Saturday, September 27, 2008
What's new
I am so impressed with all of your creativity. I loved every single one of your name ideas. (And no i am not lying, or just being polite). But, there is one that stood out as suiting little blue Seahorse perfectly. It rolls off the tongue with ease, Chelsey, you are a genius...

'Squishy' is the winner.

Thanks to everyone for their super fantastic name ideas. Really, I might just use them for other nameless stuffed animals that reside in this house.

Let's see...what's new...I haven't blog blogged in awhile...

Eva is an independent pottier now. Very independent. Like, if I follow her to the potty, she turns around, sticks her hand in my face and yells "GO AWAY" and "SHUT THE DOOR". And if I leave the door open even a 1/2 inch. She dismounts from the potty, and slams it shut in my face. And, as much as her rudeness shocks and dismays me- how can I argue? I want to tell her to "Go Away" and "Shut the door" every single time I use the washroom too.

Kaitlyn is in the midst of the 6-month growth spurt. She's eating all the time, growing like a weed. And already leaving her babyhood behind her. Seriously, she has started to think she is a big kid. She wants to play with Eva, and all her toys. None of this baby toy business. She is also eating solids like a pig. She has devoured rice cereal, oat cereal, avocado, carrot, sweet potato, banana, prunes and applesauce. She loves eating, and if I take too long getting the spoon to her mouth, I sure hear about it.

How 'bout a picture of this our little soon-to-be Mozart...




Let's see, what else is new. We had a wonderful family reunion today. I only got a couple pics before my camera died. But, I did get one of the two baby cousins...

Isn't he adorable? I see so much of my brother in him, it's crazy. I love it.



Well, it's two minutes to nine o'clock. And I'm sure there must be something good on t.v. tonight. I hope. Happy weekend!

 
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Name that Seahorse
We aren't the most creative bunch around here. Eva's toddler attachment are two bunnies, thoughtfully named "Green Bunny" and "Purple Bunny".

I know. We are so cool.

I liked how awhile ago, Deanna asked her bloggy friends to name her daughter's favourite orange blankey. And I especially liked the winning name, "Nemo".

So, I'm hoping someone out there can help name Kaitlyn's little Seahorse something besides...well, "Seahorse". Ideas, anyone?
 
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Applesauce
We just got home from the Okanogan early this afternoon, with a great big box of Summerland apples. We are venturing into "canning" for the first time. Nich is Mr. Martha Stewart (his words, not mine), and is all over it. I am his right-hand lady, helping with the slicing and dicing. And, supervising, of course.

The trip was great. It was everything I hoped it would be. It was great to catch up with this girl...




It was fun visiting "The Beanery", drooling over relatively affordable Summerland real estate (we could live in a real house!), and seeing the Summerland sights. We got to meet Amanda, from Kickyboots, in person. I have read her blog for years. It was so neat meeting her for real, she is just as nifty as I thought she would be. And I got to meet baby Jolie- soo sweet!

And, of course, it was great watching Caleb and Eva giggle together, play together, hold hands, and be the best friends that they are...

Somersault Party


Careful, this one might tug at your heartstrings...


We had such a good time, I can't wait to go back. Beautiful sights, and wonderful people. Wish we didn't live so far away.
 
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Summerland
Two hospital visits, and a trip to our family Doctor later, I still felt horrible. Then, Nich went to a Health Store, and picked up some vitamin supplements that have changed my world. I am starting to feel like I've got my feet on the ground again. I would go into more detail, but I like to keep it light. To summarize it briefly: I have gone through so much in the past while, that anxiety overcame me and I constantly felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest, suffocating me to death. Ok. Not very light.

Moving on.

How about a trip to Summerland? Great idea! We're packing our bags and leaving tomorrow. Adios.
 
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Break
I'm taking an internet break for awhile. I love ya'll, and will be back when I feel better.
 
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Pics
I've had a pounding headache since I woke up this morning. Neither Tylenol or my Cappuccino made a dent in it. So, needless to say, I'm not going to write much. But, here are a couple pictures of one cute two-year-old.



 
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Happy 5 months, baby girl!

 
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Monday, September 08, 2008
Cinderella Day
Nich's brother, Brandon, came to visit a couple weeks ago. After getting the grand tour, he announced that our house was "too clean".

He is my new favourite person, and can visit anytime.

I never feel like my house is clean enough, and occasionally enjoy having a "Cinderella day". Scrubbing and laundering and making things squeaky clean.

So far I have:

- Done 3 loads of laundry

- Put clean sheets on the bed

- Surface cleaned the bathrooms

- Scrubbed down both of the couches (cleaning beige microfibre is hard! oh, the waterspots! any tips?)

- Cleaned the kitchen

- Organized the top of the fridge (our dust-laden catch-all)

- Cleaned inside the fridge

- And, succesfully grocery shopped with 2 kids in tow


I am on fire!! And it's only 1:00!

 
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
The junk drawer
We're all still a bit sleep-deprived/brain-dead around here. Nich was cleaning up dinner, and this is where he put away the cucumber...


 
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