tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28825354497866136922024-03-13T21:58:28.492-04:004-RicksLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-65605548038212594132010-05-02T22:32:00.001-04:002010-05-02T22:32:33.694-04:00Carter’s Construction Party<p>Carter turned 2 on Saturday! Two! He’s getting so big. We threw him a construction birthday party at our house. The weather was perfect, sunny, warm and just beautiful. </p> <p>The big pile of dirt for the kids to play in:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941V-ojYDI/AAAAAAAABlU/p4adNw3ejM8/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 029" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941WG9pWbI/AAAAAAAABlY/jMA4G0xCV_o/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941WuWs5LI/AAAAAAAABlc/6HGO4tWVtAk/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20041%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 041" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 041" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941XFhySOI/AAAAAAAABlg/zMnmUXSgnI8/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20041_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941YalFYdI/AAAAAAAABlk/iozt1st7gU4/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20042%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 042" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 042" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941Ym_LgvI/AAAAAAAABlo/XTntCE0yTNE/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20042_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Some of the food:</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941ZEitWaI/AAAAAAAABls/j6tY9ivLFbE/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20036%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 036" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 036" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941ZVX1KPI/AAAAAAAABlw/9RzjB5f7crc/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20036_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Some decorations:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941atGouyI/AAAAAAAABl0/x0b8cwuZqDY/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20076%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 076" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 076" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941a44vsVI/AAAAAAAABl4/8E1-MSFkcDY/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20076_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>The cake: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941bK8HtcI/AAAAAAAABl8/XWYayGqOHzo/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20037%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 037" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 037" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941b_ORx2I/AAAAAAAABmA/irbHggkCWjs/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20037_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a>   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941cIq7vvI/AAAAAAAABmE/8y69TZQbReo/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20053%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 053" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 053" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941cu6hjtI/AAAAAAAABmI/V322RyzEpog/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20053_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Bubbles:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941dOpZc7I/AAAAAAAABmM/yo0UmGWg_1k/s1600-h/Carter%20bday%203%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Carter bday 3" border="0" alt="Carter bday 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941dh2FoHI/AAAAAAAABmQ/XECM2BKxIq0/Carter%20bday%203_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="187" /></a> </p> <p>Worm pit:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941d09aV8I/AAAAAAAABmU/tzX0bHIs_Uw/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20048%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 048" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 048" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941e8Hql7I/AAAAAAAABmY/xAQRp2TgSoE/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a>  </p> <p>Carter’s new ride:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941f9moLKI/AAAAAAAABmc/5lk4INecoe0/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20057%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 057" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 057" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941gVeP4xI/AAAAAAAABmg/N-86YXqozfo/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20057_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941giYoHhI/AAAAAAAABmk/LYQgZvVUdLI/s1600-h/Carter%20bday%204%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Carter bday 4" border="0" alt="Carter bday 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941hMtPFDI/AAAAAAAABmo/QuEpW0j6j2s/Carter%20bday%204_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="227" /></a></p> <p>Please put it together faster:<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941hkv0kbI/AAAAAAAABms/Vd7sI33jKI4/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20074%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 074" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 074" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941ioAv60I/AAAAAAAABmw/2IacA1AA7lQ/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20074_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> Reagan’s mean face:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941i-6H4aI/AAAAAAAABm0/Q7TKGirnJj8/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20067%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 067" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 067" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941kCaTvLI/AAAAAAAABm4/m7orNeyil1M/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Hard at work:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941kr1mM5I/AAAAAAAABm8/eMztPIwQGk0/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20075%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 075" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 075" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941l1h5ttI/AAAAAAAABnA/bPtAvDkVeZA/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20075_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Piñata fun:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941m9wYEWI/AAAAAAAABnE/ZXjr-zuyZ9I/s1600-h/Carter%20bday%205%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Carter bday 5" border="0" alt="Carter bday 5" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941ndPEOzI/AAAAAAAABnI/YPcAHppK0vo/Carter%20bday%205_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="208" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Carter’s fit when he realized he couldn’t just pull candy out of the top of the piñata:</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941nuETeSI/AAAAAAAABnM/lzWM3G6-0CM/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20090%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 090" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 090" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941oIsy84I/AAAAAAAABnQ/9WTqkhdlKz8/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20090_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Jeff finally broke it open after all the kids got a couple turns:<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941of1t9KI/AAAAAAAABnU/0svtXQ86YTk/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20118%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 118" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 118" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941po8epfI/AAAAAAAABnY/reUyAvvhs4I/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20118_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a>  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941pzC6SmI/AAAAAAAABnc/dtzN6GrUYhw/s1600-h/Carter%20bday%206%5B2%5D.jpg">Cake time:</a></p> <p><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Carter bday 6" border="0" alt="Carter bday 6" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941qRzKNzI/AAAAAAAABng/SJGwlROnzcA/Carter%20bday%206_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /> </p> <p>Carter likes pushing his new truck better than driving it:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941qxueKAI/AAAAAAAABnk/KZzuS1zfE6g/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20145%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 145" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 145" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941rBVy4aI/AAAAAAAABns/1bFLEgnxm2A/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20145_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>New tricycle:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941rgIDjjI/AAAAAAAABnw/XjjhacVmGmI/s1600-h/Carter%20bday%207%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Carter bday 7" border="0" alt="Carter bday 7" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941s7HgEaI/AAAAAAAABn0/vzgY66I4ZyM/Carter%20bday%207_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Bubble bath party favors:<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941uJ_iIiI/AAAAAAAABn4/iK6kO0hFG9A/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20158%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 158" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 158" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941vpRFW8I/AAAAAAAABn8/ojwLQ2OVPzg/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20158_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>The end.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941v8sYdBI/AAAAAAAABoA/Ec4H-gSRQRo/s1600-h/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20164%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 164" border="0" alt="May 2010 Carter's Birthday 164" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S941wJuawtI/AAAAAAAABoE/lRrpIHkxXRM/May%202010%20Carter%27s%20Birthday%20164_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-87987284190954420592010-04-25T22:21:00.001-04:002010-04-25T22:21:56.009-04:00Dirt!<p>Over the past couple of years, we’ve had some sink holes develop on our driveway and down the side of the hill near the driveway. Last fall, we had that section of the driveway repaved, but still needed to fix the side of the hill. </p> <p>On Friday, Jeff ordered 25 tons of dirt! It sounded like a lot of dirt, but I had no idea how much dirt 25 tons really is until it was all piled up in the driveway, waiting for us to shovel it down the hill. </p> <p>Here’s Carter watching the truck dump it out:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4rVgxr4I/AAAAAAAABkY/ee7pMMwV9FA/s1600-h/April%2009%20018%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 09 018" border="0" alt="April 09 018" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4rti6h-I/AAAAAAAABkc/IBLzwlIjjzU/April%2009%20018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4tMCtjPI/AAAAAAAABkg/V1ge5QlUDjM/s1600-h/April%2009%20021%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 09 021" border="0" alt="April 09 021" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4tTLdhoI/AAAAAAAABkk/ySS-LFwmdGA/April%2009%20021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4t2GdyYI/AAAAAAAABko/7rzVVXOP3Sc/s1600-h/April%2009%20024%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 09 024" border="0" alt="April 09 024" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4uFZOSzI/AAAAAAAABks/7jj84MT-4kE/April%2009%20024_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>That is A LOT of dirt! The pile was taller than me!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4uWshhhI/AAAAAAAABkw/ky5Dd4Iisgw/s1600-h/April%2009%20029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 09 029" border="0" alt="April 09 029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4u7tQ4fI/AAAAAAAABk0/pIV2ppMYSzA/April%2009%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>At least we have 2 good helpers to move some of it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4vO8D3tI/AAAAAAAABk4/jxFugUdp-D4/s1600-h/April%2009%20033%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 09 033" border="0" alt="April 09 033" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4vUo-zXI/AAAAAAAABk8/DreNUiNla_I/April%2009%20033_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4v3y1DLI/AAAAAAAABlA/36WEQljaOL0/s1600-h/April%2009%20036%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 09 036" border="0" alt="April 09 036" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4wK6DswI/AAAAAAAABlE/pK_x5ljulxI/April%2009%20036_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4wVLDRJI/AAAAAAAABlI/N8TsZsNcQ7I/s1600-h/April%2009%20037%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 09 037" border="0" alt="April 09 037" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S9T4wyuZHhI/AAAAAAAABlM/zQolcoJbFpQ/April%2009%20037_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>The Good News: Jeff and I were able to get almost all of the pile spread out and the holes filled. </p> <p>The Bad News: Jeff ordered 6 yards of loam to put on top of the dirt fill to spread this week. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-24039517461276362732010-04-10T11:44:00.001-04:002010-04-10T11:44:36.439-04:00April Foolery<p>I love pulling April Fool’s Day jokes on the kids. </p> <p>This year, I did several jokes. I put some food dye in Reagan’s cereal bowl under her mini-wheats. When she poured in her milk, it turned blue.  I made the kids “eggs” outs of marshmallows and apricot halves.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc2RzmvgI/AAAAAAAABj0/pjiMSCI8ehw/s1600-h/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20008%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 2010, Easter MI 008" border="0" alt="April 2010, Easter MI 008" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc27_1TAI/AAAAAAAABj4/s1csGDBZNb4/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20008_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc3RjCmiI/AAAAAAAABj8/E8qzOMt_S54/s1600-h/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 2010, Easter MI 009" border="0" alt="April 2010, Easter MI 009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc3p60apI/AAAAAAAABkA/8RdGWTeCBdA/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc340lFTI/AAAAAAAABkE/J3DxSFySHPI/s1600-h/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20010%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 2010, Easter MI 010" border="0" alt="April 2010, Easter MI 010" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc4bkCj-I/AAAAAAAABkI/MqofQWik9NQ/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Reagan can read now, so my tricks can get a little more advanced. She has a morning snack at school and she normally eats a Baby Bell cheese round and goldfish. I sent in “chips” instead of goldfish: </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc4tz12nI/AAAAAAAABkM/BzbOu4tvcsU/s1600-h/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20006%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 2010, Easter MI 006" border="0" alt="April 2010, Easter MI 006" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S8Cc4-KGjwI/AAAAAAAABkQ/sYWwbNIAo0A/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-43620127066184325982010-04-08T21:37:00.001-04:002010-04-08T21:37:57.854-04:00O Lolly, Lolly, Lollipop<p>A couple of weeks ago, I was in the kitchen busy getting stuff done to get Reagan off to school. I kept hearing Carter run in the room, open as drawer, slam it close and run away.  I wasn’t really paying attention to what he was doing until I realized I could hear him unwrapping something in front entryway. </p> <p>I went to see what he was up to and discovered this:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S76E80uZQLI/AAAAAAAABjg/SwMgQk7S9NE/s1600-h/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20002%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="April 2010, Easter MI 002" border="0" alt="April 2010, Easter MI 002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S76E9YL8tpI/AAAAAAAABjk/l4h24Yru7Rg/April%202010%2C%20Easter%20MI%20002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Well, ok, this was taken after I ran back to grab my camera and take a picture.  </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-56562929193831173092010-03-29T14:50:00.001-04:002010-03-29T14:50:03.097-04:00Crock Pot Refried Beans<p>This recipe makes a lot of yummy refried beans without any added fat and hardly any effort. They smell delicious cooking in the crock pot all day. My entire family loves them.   Use them as a side for Mexican, for burritos or as the base for 7-layer dip. </p> <p><strong>Crock Pot Refried Beans</strong></p> <li>1 onion, peeled and cut into eighths </li> <li>3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed </li> <li>1 small can diced green chilies* </li> <li>2 tablespoons minced garlic </li> <li>3 teaspoons kosher salt </li> <li>1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper </li> <li>9 cups chicken broth or water</li> <p>*I add less chilies when I’m making it for the kids. If you want the beans spicier, add more. </p> <p>Place the onion, rinsed beans, chilies, garlic, salt,  and pepper into a slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth or water and stir to combine. </p> <p>Cook on High for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. Note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high. </p> <p>Once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. Puree the beans with a hand blender or mash them with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-56030188944703855682010-03-28T20:29:00.002-04:002010-03-28T20:34:40.687-04:00Ice, Ice Baby<p>Carter was on ice skates today for the first time. Here is a pictorial description of his debut on the frozen tundra:</p><p>His first attempt to stand on his skates:</p><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0ObwUfBI/AAAAAAAABhU/cBz5us2u0QM/s1600-h/March%2010%20egg%20hunt%20ice%20skating%20016%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="March 10 egg hunt ice skating 016" border="0" alt="March 10 egg hunt ice skating 016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0OwfZD6I/AAAAAAAABhY/k2VMjBdg36A/March%2010%20egg%20hunt%20ice%20skating%20016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p><p>I think he may have realized he is wearing figure skates…<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0PfzCFpI/AAAAAAAABhc/4ZdyX4Vh-CY/s1600-h/c%20i%203%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="c i 3" border="0" alt="c i 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0PlvvK-I/AAAAAAAABhg/0TDrV10ynAQ/c%20i%203_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p><p>and not hockey skates….(next time buddy you can have boy skates!)</p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0P1O8QKI/AAAAAAAABhk/i7gFU2FbN6c/s1600-h/Crater%20ice%20face%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="Crater ice face" border="0" alt="Crater ice face" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0QGUpoVI/AAAAAAAABho/4ER-2oOEuCY/Crater%20ice%20face_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="170" /></a></p><p>Before we hit the ice, he’s not quite sure what’s going on;<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0QnFNOEI/AAAAAAAABhs/gv6KanzMIIk/s1600-h/March%2010%20egg%20hunt%20ice%20skating%20019%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="March 10 egg hunt ice skating 019" border="0" alt="March 10 egg hunt ice skating 019" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0Q7o_H9I/AAAAAAAABhw/GJvcE6oXhd8/March%2010%20egg%20hunt%20ice%20skating%20019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p><p>He’s up, </p><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0RUQ0afI/AAAAAAAABh0/HvB9uTbm9dE/s1600-h/March%2010%20egg%20hunt%20ice%20skating%20020%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="March 10 egg hunt ice skating 020" border="0" alt="March 10 egg hunt ice skating 020" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0Rmzr2BI/AAAAAAAABh4/cXwVcZP2rQ0/March%2010%20egg%20hunt%20ice%20skating%20020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0SDgXomI/AAAAAAAABh8/U-4yaAGq_48/s1600-h/c%20i%207%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="c i 7" border="0" alt="c i 7" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0SnHQGdI/AAAAAAAABiA/YaHEizt7mJQ/c%20i%207_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139" /></a></p><p>but not too crazy about it! Please help me Grandpa!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0S1D6MoI/AAAAAAAABiE/b6Ub0-Ksd60/s1600-h/c%20i%202%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="c i 2" border="0" alt="c i 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0THvOr0I/AAAAAAAABiI/9tcJgzu7H2M/c%20i%202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="168" height="244" /></a></p><p>I take over and we manage to get all the way around the rink once. He even managed to move his feet and skate a little.</p><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0TcCkreI/AAAAAAAABiM/_55bekTMSKU/s1600-h/c%20i%205%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="c i 5" border="0" alt="c i 5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0TnkHJ-I/AAAAAAAABiQ/LkZ6aTYkubA/c%20i%205_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="175" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0UEEKFfI/AAAAAAAABiU/ctxxvtIRgUQ/s1600-h/c%20i%204%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="c i 4" border="0" alt="c i 4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0UT1u2II/AAAAAAAABiY/uZ5hz-sRQ0g/c%20i%204_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0UgutQWI/AAAAAAAABic/MxL9cwaZdt4/s1600-h/c%20i%206%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="c i 6" border="0" alt="c i 6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0VFL0RgI/AAAAAAAABik/hKbmCtSchng/c%20i%206_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="217" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0Vp1OTKI/AAAAAAAABio/11nkh8MzkXQ/s1600-h/c%20i%208%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="c i 8" border="0" alt="c i 8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S6_0V-xearI/AAAAAAAABis/NDHn7q7OjPU/c%20i%208_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="244" /></a> </p><p>Once around was good for now. The boys took and break and Reagan and I skated for a while longer. She is getting to be a really good skater. She can do all of these fancy turns and spins that Jeff can tell you the names of thanks to his sister Rebecca and her years of figure skating. </p><p>The thing that Carter liked the most? Yep, you guessed it, the Zamboni resurfacing the ice at the end. </p>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-20926185160628364612010-03-22T12:50:00.003-04:002010-03-22T20:40:10.592-04:00Microwave Caramel Corn<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVF__7h2MC77TnB_L6UxMPpRM6MBDmWRM11y6RrShTXqHhVsOamma5M_cNSSb_1lfItaoL1DEDrnHPHJ8ce1RWbC-TqxcFbaLPv7tOugSe8auCGuEjgDXv9s9p1KpqKRSLteC_HLNBFJAL/s1600-h/March+2010+089.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451620048863130386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVF__7h2MC77TnB_L6UxMPpRM6MBDmWRM11y6RrShTXqHhVsOamma5M_cNSSb_1lfItaoL1DEDrnHPHJ8ce1RWbC-TqxcFbaLPv7tOugSe8auCGuEjgDXv9s9p1KpqKRSLteC_HLNBFJAL/s320/March+2010+089.JPG" /></a><br /><div><p>My mother made the best caramel corn when I was a kid. It was labor intensive to make and the caramel burned easily. </p><p>I found a recipe that is so easy and so yummy, that it is dangerous for me to have brown paper grocery bags in my house. I could possibly eat the entire batch in one sitting. </p><p><b>Microwave Caramel Corn</b></p><p>4 quarts popped popcorn, (which is ½ cup popcorn kernels)</p><p>1 cup packed brown sugar</p><p>1/2 cup margarine</p><p>1/4 cup light corn syrup </p><p>1/2 teaspoon salt</p><p>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</p><p>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</p><p>Unused brown paper grocery bag</p><p>Non-stick spray</p><p>Spray the brown paper grocery bag with non-stick spray. Place the popped popcorn (make sure to remove any unpopped kernels) into a large brown paper bag. Set aside.</p><p>In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 1-1/2 minutes in the microwave, and then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1-1/2 minutes. Take it out and stir it and put it back in the microwave for another 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda.</p><p>Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 45 seconds on half power. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 45 second on half power. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.</p><p>***After I posted this recipe, the kids and I made some this afternoon:</p><p>Reagan popped the corn and sorted out the kernels:</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Y0VzOSXNmaqLE4TOSlpiMOZtLelgblkVJTVg_8R_3mNn_4TDRR-rSSWdBcBWrSfpWIZZXPRgQY4HYKmmGMAcauAlPO2utKAi4pTpXxt-HsQO9RxZsm4Hc7vl1lNRXJre2cqU5F5ROAsc/s1600-h/March+2010+082.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451620030240274178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Y0VzOSXNmaqLE4TOSlpiMOZtLelgblkVJTVg_8R_3mNn_4TDRR-rSSWdBcBWrSfpWIZZXPRgQY4HYKmmGMAcauAlPO2utKAi4pTpXxt-HsQO9RxZsm4Hc7vl1lNRXJre2cqU5F5ROAsc/s320/March+2010+082.JPG" /></a></p><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1FkqFNJhR8sq54lZff75ZZ-SsvfV3KI3j085pOg7gliYGTxM-vlDXllKvcWD3kgOJ1UBa71BbYDyA1RlhGicIwzPdesBHl2z9gldjySnMyduBYMCYxJERzLVUuUGjdQqyrqiMkDtgg-k/s1600-h/March+2010+087.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451620037671587506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1FkqFNJhR8sq54lZff75ZZ-SsvfV3KI3j085pOg7gliYGTxM-vlDXllKvcWD3kgOJ1UBa71BbYDyA1RlhGicIwzPdesBHl2z9gldjySnMyduBYMCYxJERzLVUuUGjdQqyrqiMkDtgg-k/s320/March+2010+087.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>Of course, there would be some bowl licking. Yummy caramel!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiqcI4fSdqoq1Xn-h40Nt7tECJdBVBVW6e6x7gP4xrEzUvFFZwouMCyjvKXelKaPrsvTrg-2PUa-XvbY_pcXAj21q9DXChDg_tk7C-jguIUUjh76XxT-leoWDV35dETysOdwOTbVH_HJc/s1600-h/March+2010+090.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451620052034677394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiqcI4fSdqoq1Xn-h40Nt7tECJdBVBVW6e6x7gP4xrEzUvFFZwouMCyjvKXelKaPrsvTrg-2PUa-XvbY_pcXAj21q9DXChDg_tk7C-jguIUUjh76XxT-leoWDV35dETysOdwOTbVH_HJc/s320/March+2010+090.JPG" /></a><br /></div><p></p></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-36236841998465467002010-03-15T14:47:00.001-04:002010-03-15T14:47:08.768-04:00Tortilla and Butternut Squash Soup<p>We had perfect soup weather this weekend. On Saturday, I asked Jeff what he wanted for dinner and he replied, “the yummy squash soup.”  I never expected him to use yummy and squash in the same sentence.  This is a man who HATES orange vegetables. You should see the faces he makes at cooked carrots, squash and sweet potatoes. He claims there is something addicting about this soup.  I’m just happy that I finally found something with squash in it he happily eats. </p> <p><b>Tortilla and Butternut Squash Soup</b></p> <p>1-1/2 Tabl. butter</p> <p>1-1/2 Tabl. olive oil</p> <p>3 cloves garlic, minced</p> <p>3 carrots, sliced</p> <p>3 ribs celery, sliced</p> <p>1 lb. butternut squash, peeled and diced</p> <p>12 cups chicken stock</p> <p>1 cup sherry</p> <p>8 oz. salted tortilla chips, plus more for garnish</p> <p>2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese</p> <p>1 bunch scallions, sliced</p> <p>2 Tabl. freshly squeezed limed juice</p> <p>8 dashes green Tabasco sauce</p> <p>Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt, to taste</p> <p>In a large stockpot, melt the butter in oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery and squash and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more. Add the stock and sherry and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the squash is soft and tender, about 40 minutes.</p> <p>Remove from the heat and stir in the tortilla chips until softened. Add the cheese it melt into the soup. Puree the soup in the pot using a hand blender or in a regular blender until smooth. Add the scallions and stir to combine. Season with lime juice, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper. Serve hot with garnished with crushed tortilla chips. Makes 12 to 14 servings. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-40682125424960183622010-03-13T19:27:00.001-05:002010-03-13T19:27:49.874-05:00Florida 2010: Beach Day<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtVT46TlI/AAAAAAAABfA/tqTE97BC2tg/s1600-h/FL%201%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FL 1" border="0" alt="FL 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtV6h7gvI/AAAAAAAABfE/dH_XGolnlKk/FL%201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtWRVKUgI/AAAAAAAABfI/8qbG_086NWk/s1600-h/FL%203%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FL 3" border="0" alt="FL 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtWnFi3AI/AAAAAAAABfM/4LxKnM1Eabk/FL%203_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a></p> <p>The day after we arrived in Florida, we went to the beach.  We knew that it was forecasted to be the warmest day of our trip, so we wanted to make sure the kids had a chance to play in the sand. </p> <p>At the beach, it was breezy, misty and chilly.  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtXIJWL0I/AAAAAAAABfQ/CHzSSqIztaU/s1600-h/FL%202%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FL 2" border="0" alt="FL 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtXRtDpSI/AAAAAAAABfU/4QdErwM3PQU/FL%202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="130" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Carter didn’t care. He couldn’t wait to get in the water.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtX6Cf6bI/AAAAAAAABfY/mIzFAWTeJyE/s1600-h/FL6%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FL6" border="0" alt="FL6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtYL03rSI/AAAAAAAABfc/V8rScZEMrJ4/FL6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="142" height="244" /></a> </p> <p> He was soaked before I managed to get his swimsuit on him. </p> <p>Reagan wanted to play in the sand and test out the sand sprayers.</p> <p>   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtYmMrxtI/AAAAAAAABfg/ZtWJ5UmNnFU/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 011" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtY4ghWHI/AAAAAAAABfk/PtW98ZThE-A/Feb%2010%20Florida%20011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>We tried using a block mold, but the sand was too dry and the ocean too cold, so the sand kept crumbling.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtZVgcuLI/AAAAAAAABfo/Bh7aFCvaP00/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20033%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 033" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 033" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtZ_y2F1I/AAAAAAAABfs/wr2O6EwT34o/Feb%2010%20Florida%20033_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtaBU_3gI/AAAAAAAABfw/FOw4BUAIYpU/s1600-h/FL%204%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FL 4" border="0" alt="FL 4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtahptBmI/AAAAAAAABf0/1PolCzkSmog/FL%204_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>So, we decided to build a giant turtle instead of a giant castle. Everyone pitched in and got sandy. We even sprayed him with colored water:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wta1uxakI/AAAAAAAABf4/iBZNRCke7PE/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20045%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 045" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 045" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtbSbXalI/AAAAAAAABf8/hzORJWUNuu4/Feb%2010%20Florida%20045_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Carter mostly sprayed himself in the face and chest instead of the sand, so he ended up looking like a crime-scene splatter pattern. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtcdZXm6I/AAAAAAAABgA/za8eXvfMm3A/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20046%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 046" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 046" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtcqu_geI/AAAAAAAABgE/olKbdZlexfI/Feb%2010%20Florida%20046_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>The result: one psychedelic giant turtle. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtc41fRmI/AAAAAAAABgI/tGHBPo__src/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20043%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 043" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 043" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtddnjq4I/AAAAAAAABgM/E01zgBTNiTI/Feb%2010%20Florida%20043_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>He had so much fun chasing the pesky seagulls all over the beach,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtd6OfrrI/AAAAAAAABgQ/IWfM78eL_FM/s1600-h/FL%205%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FL 5" border="0" alt="FL 5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtev03WiI/AAAAAAAABgU/z0QfGIWSw0I/FL%205_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="152" /></a></p> <p>taking Grandpa for a walk, <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtfLmuDnI/AAAAAAAABgY/7beie2QlXzA/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20021%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 021" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 021" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtfbIvbkI/AAAAAAAABgc/PyRhVRAXXVs/Feb%2010%20Florida%20021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>and venturing in the frigid waters:</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtfqozqtI/AAAAAAAABgg/Bi4o9SayK00/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 029" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 029" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtgGscMoI/AAAAAAAABgk/oK4yGwpKIQk/Feb%2010%20Florida%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wtgqMIfeI/AAAAAAAABgo/LYkMFjxNNEI/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20031%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 031" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 031" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5wthOYMUzI/AAAAAAAABgs/xP7shrXsUC4/Feb%2010%20Florida%20031_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-91503797571661458852010-03-07T21:35:00.001-05:002010-03-07T21:35:28.580-05:00Junk in the Trunk<p>We spent the last week of February in Florida at Jeff’s parent’s winter home in Sun City Center.  While we didn’t have the usual Florida warm weather, we did have sun and lots of fun.  We also missed a 4+ day power outage and lots of fallen trees, which meant that we came home to the usual busy schedule and lots to clean up. </p> <p>And, of course, I always can’t resist a new project, so I signed up for a weekly blog recipe challenge, where once a week (Sunday evenings) I’ll post one of my family’s favorite recipes.  This week, I actually have a story to go with a recipe:</p> <p>One evening when we were in Florida, Nana (Judy my MIL) made meatloaf and mashed potatoes.  Carter was cranky after many long busy days at the beach,  Busch Gardens, a car museum, a train ride and the aquarium, and did not want to eat dinner.  To pacify him, we let him play with the new truck  Grandpa bought him at the car museum.  </p> <p>I kept trying to get him to eat some meatloaf, which he normally devours.  Eventually, he took a piece, put it in the back of his truck and drove it away. No way was he eating it. </p> <p>The next day, I staged a reenactment:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5Rial1kWYI/AAAAAAAABek/SZQxMxfWL-I/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20440%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 440" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 440" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5RiaxHHv9I/AAAAAAAABeo/UQK29oXqi6U/Feb%2010%20Florida%20440_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5RibJ5mB2I/AAAAAAAABes/NHltG3b5SlY/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20442%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 442" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 442" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5RibbKRPUI/AAAAAAAABew/CpJICFx_sKM/Feb%2010%20Florida%20442_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5Ribg99EUI/AAAAAAAABe0/xS6gmHcBoZs/s1600-h/Feb%2010%20Florida%20441%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 10 Florida 441" border="0" alt="Feb 10 Florida 441" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S5Rib002zGI/AAAAAAAABe4/a_fwVXhPvH0/Feb%2010%20Florida%20441_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Here’s my family’s favorite Meatloaf recipe:</p> <p><strong>Upside-down Meatloaf:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1/2 cup brown sugar</li> <li>1/2 cup ketchup</li> <li>1-1/4 lbs. ground beef'</li> <li>1-3/4 cups cooking oats</li> <li>1/4 cup buttermilk</li> <li>2 eggs</li> <li>1 tsp. kosher salt</li> <li>1/2 tsp. pepper</li> <li>1 small onion, finely chopped</li> <li>1/4 tsp. ginger</li> <li>1 Tabl. Worcestershire sauce</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray. Press the brown sugar on the bottom of the pan, and then spread the ketchup over the sugar. </p> <p>Combine the remaining ingredients.  Shape into a loaf and place it carefully on top of the ketchup in the pan.</p> <p>Bake for 45 minutes or until the juices run clear.  To serve, flip the meatloaf out onto a plate, and cut into slices. Serves 6. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-43491059452300698772010-02-19T08:44:00.001-05:002010-02-19T08:44:08.478-05:00Just Another Week in February<p>Here’s a pictorial review of the past week with the kids:</p> <p>Carter on Saturday playing outside with Ella in the freezing cold, while Jeff, Reagan and I watched  and laughed from inside the house. He went all the way down the ice skating rink that is our backyard and climbed up the playhouse swing set, with an incredible sense of balance.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36ViDQeVXI/AAAAAAAABaU/gH7Q9uv2yH8/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20048%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 048" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 048" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vi5N13ZI/AAAAAAAABaY/aHTEEG5aC5w/Feb%202010%20048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Carter in the fridge. He loves to stand in the fridge or sit in it. It’s a battle to get him out. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VjB7xmxI/AAAAAAAABac/jUUo3RpRDK0/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20050%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 050" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 050" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VjhjJwiI/AAAAAAAABag/iTTZ9VlvWXw/Feb%202010%20050_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Lobster claws:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vj4uYfhI/AAAAAAAABak/m3j04yvBvGQ/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20055%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 055" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 055" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VkJsAiyI/AAAAAAAABao/XB66L39ra-k/Feb%202010%20055_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>It’s no wonder I can’t find my pot holders when I need them.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vke3e8JI/AAAAAAAABas/xhawwv3bXSc/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20058%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 058" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 058" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vk2T7ODI/AAAAAAAABaw/-KUXMV-2GZM/Feb%202010%20058_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Reagan swimming in Regionals in Vermont last Sunday. She’s in the yellow swim cap:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VlOS-ulI/AAAAAAAABa0/HcQvgKv1hcM/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20061%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 061" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 061" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VlmpYABI/AAAAAAAABa4/USYZ6MjuvE0/Feb%202010%20061_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Her name in lights. Her relay team came in 3rd place and they won a real metal, which she is extremely proud of and had to wear to school today. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vl7T41BI/AAAAAAAABa8/NcjFtcKppyM/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20063%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 063" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 063" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VmDpTX5I/AAAAAAAABbA/Fxic1Kqe954/Feb%202010%20063_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Lobster boy sprouts feathers:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VmU6oNvI/AAAAAAAABbE/8HBnxf0FWBE/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20064%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 064" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 064" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vm4WsvzI/AAAAAAAABbI/sTuCQNVTEfY/Feb%202010%20064_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VnqfPnrI/AAAAAAAABbM/jIZge1U7u_s/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20065%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 065" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 065" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VoCQhr4I/AAAAAAAABbQ/UMFPBKfsMxQ/Feb%202010%20065_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VoVyvHTI/AAAAAAAABbU/tqdwopobxkQ/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20067%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 067" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 067" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VohhiFMI/AAAAAAAABbY/QdoHazPVmf8/Feb%202010%20067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Reagan came home from school on Monday and insisted that both her and Carter wear their pajamas inside out so we would get 15 inches of snow on Tuesday and have a snow day off from school. Well, we had a snow day, even though it didn’t start snowing until after school would’ve been out. Here are they are Tuesday morning:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vo0GLSdI/AAAAAAAABbc/ndz8WEhXc1s/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20069%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 069" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 069" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VpUxejEI/AAAAAAAABbg/J0IbA6OAHYw/Feb%202010%20069_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36VpnwYyZI/AAAAAAAABbk/5Ak0RxxwFIU/s1600-h/Feb%202010%20073%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Feb 2010 073" border="0" alt="Feb 2010 073" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S36Vp8-k40I/AAAAAAAABbo/4-nsRnHUqec/Feb%202010%20073_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>That’s all for now folks. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-71795453976913263432010-02-13T19:12:00.001-05:002010-02-13T19:12:12.263-05:00Reagan’s 7th Birthday<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_lauUXFI/AAAAAAAABUM/DNcBe-Z-pn8/s1600-h/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 009" border="0" alt="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_l-aMjVI/AAAAAAAABUQ/LG1sVXUA61s/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Reagan turned 7 (!) last Saturday.  I meant to blog about her birthday and party last Sunday, but her party just wore me out. The night before her birthday, Jeff and I decorated the dining area in the kitchen. Reagan was surprised and loved the decorations.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_mG3tbYI/AAAAAAAABUU/dUOIP84AVIw/s1600-h/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 005" border="0" alt="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 005" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_mSBrl6I/AAAAAAAABUY/4eYuIjtb7gQ/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Jeff made her blueberry pancakes in the shape of a 7. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_mzWIr_I/AAAAAAAABUc/k1HLdavmIVc/s1600-h/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20002%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 002" border="0" alt="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_nOUn6TI/AAAAAAAABUg/VHmOQOl2_e8/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>He made a 1 for Carter too. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_nb7rMOI/AAAAAAAABUk/B28y6KGV6Cg/s1600-h/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20003%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 003" border="0" alt="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 003" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_nh3Vy8I/AAAAAAAABUo/Xyf1yXq9G9g/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Reagan invited 18 girls to her party; 17 came, so we ended up with 18 girls at the party.  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_oH77-NI/AAAAAAAABUs/s-gNXASRyUQ/s1600-h/_MG_3548%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3548" border="0" alt="_MG_3548" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_oXOI2sI/AAAAAAAABUw/Ooxih_AMo_g/_MG_3548_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Thank goodness it was at Chunky’s (a movie theater) and not at my house.  We also hired a babysitter to watch Carter, so Jeff and I could enjoy the party too. </p> <p>Here’s Reagan with her party favors before the guests arrived: <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_og7EGbI/AAAAAAAABU0/82RkT2Gio4k/s1600-h/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20006%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 006" border="0" alt="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 006" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_pMHPkAI/AAAAAAAABU4/cMB8hdPJLkw/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>The girls had popcorn, pizza and cake. We opened presents and then watched Tooth Fairy. It was a cute movie that the adults even enjoyed watching.</p> <p>We had 2 tables of girls:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_peAqt4I/AAAAAAAABU8/a59vheQ4-A4/s1600-h/_MG_3457%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3457" border="0" alt="_MG_3457" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_pwo5SGI/AAAAAAAABVA/CWTG9bG1iBg/_MG_3457_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_qAQWYfI/AAAAAAAABVE/3vmuHKRe_bs/s1600-h/_MG_3459%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3459" border="0" alt="_MG_3459" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_qWwLIfI/AAAAAAAABVI/7vEjJPZCOHk/_MG_3459_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Me trying to get the silly girls turned around so they can all watch Reagan open presents:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_quIguVI/AAAAAAAABVM/MbiD6X4RPwM/s1600-h/_MG_3474%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3474" border="0" alt="_MG_3474" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_rDS_erI/AAAAAAAABVQ/Dv3mlKzeris/_MG_3474_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Opening presents:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_rp2U38I/AAAAAAAABVU/MW2Vi79J3rQ/s1600-h/_MG_3524%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3524" border="0" alt="_MG_3524" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_r7ffVvI/AAAAAAAABVc/RR0jXUPnzK0/_MG_3524_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_sBSnhtI/AAAAAAAABVg/Ns2PEpCjyVw/s1600-h/_MG_3480%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3480" border="0" alt="_MG_3480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_sz6hv6I/AAAAAAAABVk/i_TMPS3rRjc/_MG_3480_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_tMNebCI/AAAAAAAABVo/4Q1TfZa7-iw/s1600-h/_MG_3482%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3482" border="0" alt="_MG_3482" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_tfEZqgI/AAAAAAAABVs/rEiOOtA4bPA/_MG_3482_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>The cake:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_tvFtzkI/AAAAAAAABVw/sSoUGrQy4ko/s1600-h/_MG_3541%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3541" border="0" alt="_MG_3541" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_uGh_YRI/AAAAAAAABV0/KHJpQNcrYQI/_MG_3541_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Watching the movie:</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_upqJuvI/AAAAAAAABV4/0TjT6CmEGWo/s1600-h/_MG_3546%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3546" border="0" alt="_MG_3546" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_u31DTyI/AAAAAAAABV8/2-LggNs531Y/_MG_3546_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_vPKRjgI/AAAAAAAABWA/ZY0KUrhLn0A/s1600-h/_MG_3564%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="_MG_3564" border="0" alt="_MG_3564" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_vlURC7I/AAAAAAAABWE/_Nv0kmwephE/_MG_3564_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Lauren, Reagan’s best friend since she was a baby, spent the night.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_v0IgdYI/AAAAAAAABWI/-bXSCkgKlsk/s1600-h/P1000174%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000174" border="0" alt="P1000174" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_wWyuwMI/AAAAAAAABWM/m6e7tx6bk9c/P1000174_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p> We went out to dinner for sushi, Reagan’s favorite, with Nana, Grandpa, Aunt Rebecca and Uncle Kevin. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_wkuQKJI/AAAAAAAABWQ/vYPVkKkjwwA/s1600-h/P1000181%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000181" border="0" alt="P1000181" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_w6oC3sI/AAAAAAAABWU/mG0uO_3KmfQ/P1000181_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>We ordered so much sushi that they brought us 2 sushi boats!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_yFBZbII/AAAAAAAABWY/gmETH18LOD0/s1600-h/P1000178%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000178" border="0" alt="P1000178" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_yucFdRI/AAAAAAAABWc/CPNTQEmxbEQ/P1000178_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p>We came back home to open the family presents and eat more cake and ice cream.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_y2IYfKI/AAAAAAAABWg/tVx4EzxBrmY/s1600-h/P1000188%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000188" border="0" alt="P1000188" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_zM9zA5I/AAAAAAAABWk/SGOV2QU4tdk/P1000188_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_ziND3jI/AAAAAAAABWo/GBdgXHtY69s/s1600-h/P1000203%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000203" border="0" alt="P1000203" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_z7OwigI/AAAAAAAABWs/Sg20eQuqGkY/P1000203_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_0XeTZAI/AAAAAAAABWw/kmler7RdbVY/s1600-h/P1000192%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000192" border="0" alt="P1000192" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_0xfKlNI/AAAAAAAABW0/b-9HGQa2f-k/P1000192_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Nana and Grandpa gave her a shopping spree day and lunch with them. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_1K3CwMI/AAAAAAAABW4/Y59ajyXk0ik/s1600-h/P1000208%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000208" border="0" alt="P1000208" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_1liNxCI/AAAAAAAABW8/hNX6JQRgjpk/P1000208_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Lauren brought matching pjs for them to wear.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_2HqFVWI/AAAAAAAABXA/kPjg7Ogcpd4/s1600-h/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 011" border="0" alt="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 011" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_2f_u16I/AAAAAAAABXE/M4tnp-b_mA4/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a>  </p> <p>The girls stayed up way too late, even later than me! <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_2lOLGaI/AAAAAAAABXI/L8Jk0QFw7wA/s1600-h/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20016%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 016" border="0" alt="Reagan's 7th birthday & Valentines 016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S3c_296B5WI/AAAAAAAABXM/DF36bza9aJk/Reagan%27s%207th%20birthday%20%26%20Valentines%20016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-67900220760868003112010-02-03T14:21:00.002-05:002010-02-07T07:46:26.697-05:00Crazy Weekday Mornings<p>Weekday mornings are pretty crazy here. Reagan and Carter have a lot of energy and they like to get up early (Carter has been in the habit of getting up at 5am lately) and sometimes their craziness is infectious. </p><p>Here they are getting bowls down out of the cupboard one day last week:</p><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2nMvvFm3dI/AAAAAAAABTY/o_Wc8EG6Mx0/s1600-h/2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2nMwmnyuUI/AAAAAAAABTc/Cb3nDe6eUKw/2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="123" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2nMw4LBMLI/AAAAAAAABTg/14xXGpgbNyo/s1600-h/cutie%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" title="cutie" border="0" alt="cutie" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2nMxSBBLcI/AAAAAAAABTk/dYIuXJNlLgE/cutie_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="177" height="244" /></a> </p><p>Another morning they thought it would be fun to run around the house with sunglasses on:</p><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2nMxundaNI/AAAAAAAABTo/_3suTw4ggb4/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20everyday%20018%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" title="Jan 10 everyday 018" border="0" alt="Jan 10 everyday 018" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2nMyDNRagI/AAAAAAAABTs/52SeIq-D5Pc/Jan%2010%20everyday%20018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p><p>(I do brush and style Reagan’s hair before she goes to school, but it is always one of the last things I do before she leaves.) </p><p>Carter tries to get me to make him muffins a lot so he can lick the spoon or the beaters. If we have time, I usually indulge him. </p><p>Here’s one of our favorite muffin recipes:</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;">Banana Crumb Muffins</span></strong></p><li>1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour </li><li>1 teaspoon baking soda </li><li>1 teaspoon baking powder </li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt </li><li>3 bananas, mashed </li><li>1/2 cup brown sugar</li><li>1/4 cup white sugar </li><li>1 egg, lightly beaten </li><li>1/3 cup vegetable oil</li><li>1/3 cup packed brown sugar </li><li>2 tablespoons all-purpose flour </li><li>1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon </li><li>1 tablespoon butter</li><p>Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers. </p><p>In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and oil. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. sSpoon batter into prepared muffin cups. </p><p>In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins. </p><p>Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.</p>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-85002465061219707222010-01-31T21:23:00.001-05:002010-01-31T21:23:14.292-05:00Yummy Pretzels<p>I love to bake and cook for my family.  The kids love licking beater or wooden spoons with batter or dough.  Carter loves it so much that he brings me the hand mixer to make him something and I constantly find him taking clean beaters out of the dishwasher and licking them just to see if there’s something there. </p> <p>This afternoon Reagan and I made Homemade Pretzels.  Well, I made the dough in my bread maker and she helped me roll them into pretzels. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2Y7EO3lpaI/AAAAAAAABTE/oQ2k96JL8YQ/s1600-h/Jen%2010%20001%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jen 10 001" border="0" alt="Jen 10 001" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S2Y7EarM31I/AAAAAAAABTI/kHL3ozP28vg/Jen%2010%20001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Here’s the recipe if you want to try it out.  The directions are for mixing and kneading the dough by hand.  But I just dump all of the dough ingredients into my bread maker and in 1-1/2 hours I have perfectly risen dough ready to be baked. Easy and delicious. </p> <p><strong>Buttery Soft Pretzels</strong></p> <li>4 teaspoons active dry yeast </li> <li>1 teaspoon white sugar </li> <li>1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) </li> <li>5 cups all-purpose flour </li> <li>1/2 cup white sugar </li> <li>1 1/2 teaspoons salt </li> <li>1 tablespoon vegetable oil </li> <li></li> <li>1/2 cup baking soda </li> <li>4 cups hot water </li> <li>1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping</li> <p>In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. </p> <p>In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. </p> <p>Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water. </p> <p>When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt. </p> <p>Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-81583061792606399852010-01-26T08:10:00.001-05:002010-01-26T08:10:27.226-05:00Fancy Friday<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S17puYsr_DI/AAAAAAAABSg/CPNQ5EKkNWg/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20007%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 007" border="0" alt="Jan 10 007" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S17pu8ylpxI/AAAAAAAABSk/s5aQ3YlDBi8/Jan%2010%20007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Last Friday night, Reagan was gone to spend the night at Nana’s and Grandpa’s, I decided to attempt to make a more fancy restaurant-type meal for Jeff and myself. </p> <p>I went to <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/">epicurious</a> for some ideas and decided on Lobster Crisps in Champagne Dill Sauce, Beef Medallions with Cognac Sauce and Carrot Puree. </p> <p>I also bought some yummy breads at the grocery store.  I started by making the Lobster Crisps, while labor-intensive, were not difficult to make, only time-consuming.  Friday night we  got as far as the Lobster Crisps and bread because the crisps were out-of-this-world delicious and filling. Jeff made sure I took pictures of them before ate them. </p> <p>Aren’t they pretty?</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S17pvkjc-_I/AAAAAAAABSo/KvbAn5UEgKM/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20006%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 006" border="0" alt="Jan 10 006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S17pwcu0OlI/AAAAAAAABSs/I48xNqF4KfU/Jan%2010%20006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Here’s the recipe. I changed it a bit by using the frozen puff pastry shells instead of making the crisps out of wonton wrappers. Here’s my version. Make it if you want to really impress someone:</p> <p><b>Lobster Crisps in Champagne-Dill Sauce</b> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%"> <p>Accompanied by Champagne, this beautiful and delicious appetizer starts the meal on a sophisticated note.</p> <p>Yield: Serves 2</p> <p>4 tablespoons butter, room temperature <br />6 puff pastry shells <br />1 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound live lobster <br />2 cups extra-dry Champagne <br />2 cups water <br />1/3 cup chopped shallots <br />1 teaspoon tomato paste <br />1/4 cup whipping cream <br />3/4 cup thin strips fresh fennel bulb <br />3/4 cup thin strips peeled carrots <br />3/4 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only) <br />4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill <br /></p> <p>Bake puff pastry shells according to package directions. Let cool. </p> <p>Cook lobster in large pot of boiling salted water until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer lobster to large bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. Working over bowl to catch juices, twist lobster tails and claws from body. Crack shells and carefully remove lobster meat. Cover and refrigerate lobster meat.</p> <p>Place all lobster shells and juices in large saucepan. Add Champagne, 2 cups water, shallots and tomato paste. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 1 hour. Strain liquid; return to same pan. Add cream; simmer until sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 6 minutes. (Crisps, lobster and sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store crisps at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate sauce.)</p> <p>Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add fennel and carrots; sauté 3 minutes. Add leek and sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Cut lobster tail crosswise into 8 medallions. Add all lobster to skillet. Cover; cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Mix in 2 teaspoons dill. Season with salt and pepper.</p> <p>Rewarm sauce over low heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons dill. Season with salt and pepper.</p> <p>Take the middle out of the pastry shells. Arrange the pastry shells on 2 plates.  Put lobster and vegetable mix into the shell and around the base of the shell. Spoon sauce over.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-73618900466329541892010-01-24T07:50:00.001-05:002010-01-24T07:50:57.543-05:00The boy who loves his dog<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCHMOSFeI/AAAAAAAABRM/DwTtayW9vrY/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20everyday%20020%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 everyday 020" border="0" alt="Jan 10 everyday 020" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCHhvBL1I/AAAAAAAABRQ/3Tbgj_EzJzU/Jan%2010%20everyday%20020_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Carter loves Ella.  He loves to feed her her food and his food, lay down with her, ride her and play games with her.  </p> <p>The pictures tell the story better than I could:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCIZNzyqI/AAAAAAAABRU/747ubmO2EVA/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20004%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 004" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 004" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCIz85iOI/AAAAAAAABRY/or4MTIpDD_0/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCJgAET2I/AAAAAAAABRc/d-v3ephKFPI/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 005" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCKLNpOHI/AAAAAAAABRg/vxGm8nO0gIg/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCKXbxHVI/AAAAAAAABRk/td8O4g82T0c/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20006%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 006" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 006" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCLGVQc_I/AAAAAAAABRo/CtFEsLO0FCY/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCLXxqZuI/AAAAAAAABRs/Ed5yFyRrHwM/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20everyday%20022%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 everyday 022" border="0" alt="Jan 10 everyday 022" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S1xCL2vjjiI/AAAAAAAABRw/qLigjrwi1Go/Jan%2010%20everyday%20022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a>    </p> <p>It’s no wonder that he is ALWAYS covered in Ella fur. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-2720426200445095822010-01-14T15:01:00.001-05:002010-01-14T15:01:37.151-05:00January 12 x 12<p>This year, I’ve joined in a scrapbooking challenge to take 12 pictures on the 12th of each month and scrap them.  I’m trying to take pictures of what my life is like on that day. Not what I wish my life was like on that day.</p> <p>While I might not get the pictures scrapped right away, I figure I could manage to share them on my blog each month. </p> <p>This month, the 12th is on a Tuesday:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S09387S6_GI/AAAAAAAABOI/medyifsRmh0/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20046%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 046" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 046" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0939V3Ek8I/AAAAAAAABOM/Yd6gPZa128Y/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20046_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="196" height="137" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0939sPnJ8I/AAAAAAAABOQ/k_5iFcIX0EE/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20026%5B12%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 026" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 026" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S093-NmD2iI/AAAAAAAABOU/uIBwgL0KT8s/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20026_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="185" height="142" /></a> </p> <p>Off to my tap class & Carter’s Tumble time, then home to mop,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S093-qmWmJI/AAAAAAAABOY/OAP8KDLNBpo/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20027%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 027" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 027" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S093_ADwzQI/AAAAAAAABOc/rXAYq2vvWX4/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20027_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="188" height="132" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S093_nd4BcI/AAAAAAAABOg/56d095lIxtE/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20029%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 029" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S093_wZ5GcI/AAAAAAAABOk/WPdevAaYnxk/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20029_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="176" height="128" /></a> </p> <p>sort through my old clothes and deal with a tantrum.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094ARWyisI/AAAAAAAABOo/a34LwKar1VU/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20032%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 032" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 032" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094AwJrvJI/AAAAAAAABOs/l1rTLUfG-74/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20032_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="145" height="212" /></a>   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094BsfmCaI/AAAAAAAABOw/c1t5oNjpqww/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20034%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 034" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 034" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094CS2ws-I/AAAAAAAABO0/97xiojQGCj8/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20034_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" height="158" /></a> </p> <p>Then off to pick up Reagan from school, so I can drive her down to dance.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094C9s10XI/AAAAAAAABO4/btikgsceJ3E/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20035%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 035" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 035" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094DGYPuPI/AAAAAAAABO8/Iv3gyE82VCo/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20035_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="127" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094DrrMpjI/AAAAAAAABPA/pjnXSOq2H4M/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20036%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 036" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 036" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094ELMx-YI/AAAAAAAABPE/ylUlAsxQBHI/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20036_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="191" height="137" /></a> </p> <p>Brr, it’s cold, and it feels closer to 0 degrees.  The kids outside Wal-Mart after a quick shopping trip before dance.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094Egbs4CI/AAAAAAAABPI/bkeU64CDZLk/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20044%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 044" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 044" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094FM5-9qI/AAAAAAAABPM/RccsTrvAsZU/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20044_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="166" height="237" /></a> </p> <p>  Off to ballet (then tap and jazz) she goes. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094FkCiTXI/AAAAAAAABPQ/RZwtkiR0G1E/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20040%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 040" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 040" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094GB591PI/AAAAAAAABPU/1sp2qEgKxjc/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20040_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" height="163" /></a></p> <p> Carter’s spread at dance. He spends 3 hours there on Tuesdays between all the dance classes, but (lucky for me) he has his good friend, Zack, to play with the whole time.   </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094GUSrvSI/AAAAAAAABPY/gHbpDOkzgWw/s1600-h/out%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="out" border="0" alt="out" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094GuIm3NI/AAAAAAAABPc/ksh9qvG-WPU/out_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="115" height="276" /></a></p> <p>Me as I’m on my way to my monthly American Inns of Court meeting, which is normally on a Wed, and then off to a chick lit book club to discuss Twilight.  </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094HiZwzDI/AAAAAAAABPg/7ywZ4KgpGrA/s1600-h/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20025%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 025" border="0" alt="Jan 10 12 x12 Ella & Carter 025" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S094HxN231I/AAAAAAAABPk/WohWwdmIb0c/Jan%2010%2012%20x12%20Ella%20%26%20Carter%20025_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>The current book I’m reading. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-5682819010200385062010-01-03T19:41:00.001-05:002010-01-03T19:41:05.509-05:00Snow Play<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E4_9oCCDI/AAAAAAAABKQ/hweB_2SJnUE/s1600-h/snow%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="snow" border="0" alt="snow" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5AOGP3nI/AAAAAAAABKU/1QVX1V5M0T4/snow_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="188" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Starting on New Year’s Eve, we have had a steady snowfall, with an accumulation somewhere around 15-18 inches.  Yesterday, we decided to go out as a family and enjoy it.  As we were getting on our snow gear I realized that I do not have any snow clothes that fit me. They are all way too big, which I guess is a good thing, but it means I need to hit LL Bean this week before we go skiing or I may lose my pants going down the hill. </p> <p> It was a light, fluffy snow, great for skiing, but not for snowman or snowball making. </p> <p>Jeff pulling Carter up the little hill in our front yard:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5AQHWdTI/AAAAAAAABKY/TLnRwmTnrmc/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 005" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5AyvxecI/AAAAAAAABKc/t4R2zrDpAS4/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>His first ride down the hill:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5BNDcLsI/AAAAAAAABKg/L0bAiYj162I/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20012%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 012" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 012" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5BcglBuI/AAAAAAAABKk/UIi6nOZRC0Y/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Wee…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5BmlxLYI/AAAAAAAABKo/FncbdCv0YHY/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20014%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 014" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5CA0p7aI/AAAAAAAABKs/M_csjAIjV7A/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Splat!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5CX0Wj7I/AAAAAAAABKw/aoL9WeHvzEo/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20018%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 018" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 018" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5Cj2cJkI/AAAAAAAABK0/N8tk9pY-NqM/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a>  </p> <p>The snow angel:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5DGixnCI/AAAAAAAABK4/43Yohp1OQqM/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20025%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 025" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 025" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5DeuVIiI/AAAAAAAABK8/-xB4j9L0jRQ/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20025_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Sledding down the hill in our side yard, yes right into the woods. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5DpFmPuI/AAAAAAAABLA/l9Yh6N9BvhQ/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 029" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 029" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5D1JYd1I/AAAAAAAABLE/FrzWp2VvUYw/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Rosy cheeked cutie:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5ENDE3NI/AAAAAAAABLI/LdywzpqkPCw/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20033%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 033" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 033" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5Ekx7NgI/AAAAAAAABLM/1FcdMl5AuIk/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20033_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Me pulling the kids up and down the driveway:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5E3eKnHI/AAAAAAAABLQ/LuTwTuDOvMk/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20034%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 034" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 034" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5Fqqj16I/AAAAAAAABLU/0QfukQgZL7E/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20034_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5F5kaNlI/AAAAAAAABLY/jWzCuSNlp-c/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20041%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 041" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 041" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5GH5ndoI/AAAAAAAABLc/k4BeQz91L70/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20041_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Which was much more fun when I ran along pulling them behind me:</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5GbZv-aI/AAAAAAAABLg/cGjErzLdksI/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20043%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 043" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 043" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5G1U9TZI/AAAAAAAABLk/LJGqR5S70H4/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20043_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Even Ella enjoyed playing in the snow:<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5HTlTV4I/AAAAAAAABLo/uUkBCaExBHs/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20004%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 004" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 004" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5HrzJ_-I/AAAAAAAABLs/cNAHffd2iek/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Our house all snowed in:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5H7deKWI/AAAAAAAABLw/fgW0ITXjCeM/s1600-h/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20016%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jan 10 snow play 016" border="0" alt="Jan 10 snow play 016" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/S0E5IHujewI/AAAAAAAABL0/-Fbk8qTWxPU/Jan%2010%20snow%20play%20016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Carter had so much fun playing in the snow.  Last year he hated being outside in it and we never really we able to enjoy it with him.  Yesterday, I asked him a couple times if he wanted to go inside, but he kept shaking his head no and saying “snow.” </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-42403956740129629702010-01-02T11:23:00.001-05:002010-01-02T11:23:07.152-05:00Conversation with Reagan<p>One of my goals for 2010 is to blog more.  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Sz9y6InjA9I/AAAAAAAABJ8/TThvVxcbK-o/s1600-h/R%20Jan%2010%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="R Jan 10" border="0" alt="R Jan 10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Sz9y6lU0gJI/AAAAAAAABKA/AWGrhXgZkhw/R%20Jan%2010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="225" /></a> </p> <p>This is Reagan this morning. Her front 2 teeth are still growing in, a little on the crooked side, and she’s still missing 2 teeth on top.</p> <p>This morning I asked Reagan (who will be 7 in Feb.) the following questions to get a snapshot of her at the beginning of the year:</p> <p>What are your favorite subjects in school? <font color="#0080c0">Art</font></p> <p>What is your favorite food? <font color="#0080c0">Sushi</font></p> <p>What is your favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner?<font color="#0080c0"> Breakfast: Honey Nut Cheerios or Frosted Mini Wheats; </font><font color="#0080c0">Lunch: PB&J; Dinner: Mac ‘n Cheese, mashed potatoes</font></p> <p>Who are your best friends? <font color="#0080c0">Lauren & Kathryn</font> Why do you like to spend time with them? <font color="#0080c0">Because I just really like them</font></p> <p>What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? <font color="#0080c0">Play my DSi</font></p> <p>If you could wear what you wanted to school every day, what would you wear? <font color="#0080c0">If it was winter, jeans and a shirt; not winter, dress or skirt</font></p> <p>Do you like to play any sports? <font color="#0080c0">Yes, swimming</font></p> <p>What do you like about those sports? <font color="#0080c0">I like getting in the water and doing all these strokes. Backstroke is my favorite stroke.</font> </p> <p>What have you done that you're the proudest of? <font color="#0080c0">Winning swim meets</font></p> <p>Where is your favorite place to go on vacation? <font color="#0080c0">California</font> Why? <font color="#0080c0">Because I like to visit my family there and to go to Disneyland</font></p> <p>What do you want to do when you grow up? <font color="#0080c0">Scientist or a vet</font> Why? <font color="#0080c0">Because I like making experiments and I like working with animals</font></p> <p>What did you like best about Christmas vacation? <font color="#0080c0">Spending time with my family</font></p> <p>What are you looking forward to doing next year? <font color="#0080c0">Spending time with my family</font></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-87225437039335682172009-12-29T22:23:00.001-05:002009-12-29T22:23:58.109-05:00Crazy Science Day<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHYL6pjYI/AAAAAAAABAA/xS51-YXT02A/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 009" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHYdt7A2I/AAAAAAAABAE/_-GHOTZbZew/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Day 2 of “Winter Camp Rick” was “Crazy Science Day.”  We got a much slower start this morning as the kids were happy to play at home together for a while before we started in on the experiments. </p> <p>Our first project was making rock candy. First Reagan and Alex had to measure and cut kitchen twine and then tie it onto a pencil to suspend in the liquid.  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHY85yeeI/AAAAAAAABAI/2PmTo9OCsvo/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20001%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 001" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHZAlQYGI/AAAAAAAABAM/u-5UreyTdvQ/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Next, they measured out sugar and water and dissolved all of the sugar into the water.</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHZshRVfI/AAAAAAAABAQ/Nu4_5Ro0GXc/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20004%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 004" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 004" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHZ-MigBI/AAAAAAAABAU/CpmciTZV-sk/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHaMfCBeI/AAAAAAAABAY/wRqIfhNdH0g/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 005" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 005" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHaoailHI/AAAAAAAABAc/eRN6FFdGmsk/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHa2c4qYI/AAAAAAAABAg/_da6rVpUQdg/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20007%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 007" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 007" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHbFwUyuI/AAAAAAAABAk/q0DlIjpJ7l8/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Then we poured the water into the glass jars and let them sit all afternoon.</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHbuzr9DI/AAAAAAAABAo/0HP6IBAzRmk/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 011" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 011" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHbwPaWyI/AAAAAAAABAs/B0bH5elicCA/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>By the end of “Crazy Science Day” we had made rock candy. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHctXGwoI/AAAAAAAABAw/SnO9pML-3ow/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20067%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 067" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 067" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHc_SFcLI/AAAAAAAABA0/zdWFO84IyAQ/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHdaR9IFI/AAAAAAAABA4/s3ZkvTN84W0/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20068%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 068" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 068" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHdrXMFnI/AAAAAAAABA8/YBMszH9QSSE/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20068_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Pretty cool and yummy.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHd9HvOuI/AAAAAAAABBA/tLXIEIfaVPM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20070%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 070" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 070" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHeYArWUI/AAAAAAAABBE/RTYSGMBaq2Y/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20070_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Our next experiment was to see if you really could cook salmon in the dishwasher.  </p> <p> </p> <p>The kids each seasoned their fillets, topped them with lemons and wrapped them tightly in foil. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHenwFCjI/AAAAAAAABBI/m-HHWUjTDbk/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20013%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 013" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 013" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHe66MUsI/AAAAAAAABBM/MYZFyvo94Vo/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHfdZ5tyI/AAAAAAAABBQ/IbtKgiRh6HY/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20014%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 014" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 014" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHfluxlwI/AAAAAAAABBU/DwMT5uXao88/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>We then put them in the top rack of the dishwasher and ran it on a normal wash cycle with heated drying. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHgJ538nI/AAAAAAAABBY/7hT9EYLvC0c/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20015%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 015" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 015" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHgbUzfCI/AAAAAAAABBc/vDlVnW_JPoA/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p> Rumor had it that you can cook the salmon and wash your dishes at the same time, but we weren’t quite that daring.  Alex thought the salmon would come out all watery; Reagan was worried it might be a little soapy, but they both thought that it would be cooked. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHg-JJOVI/AAAAAAAABBg/bvZYqSQgtfI/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20027%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 027" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 027" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHhApdXQI/AAAAAAAABBk/MDkc74w13QU/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20027_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHhUesy-I/AAAAAAAABBo/PisyiOfx6TI/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20028%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 028" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 028" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHh58ZIXI/AAAAAAAABBs/5P5M_xGeqOY/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20028_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHiJ9o78I/AAAAAAAABBw/8ZO3alhiUno/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20030%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 030" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 030" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHiWusA5I/AAAAAAAABB0/iuodZuyaDR0/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20030_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a>  </p> <p>The end result: the salmon was cooked perfectly, all flaky and delicious.</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHizARefI/AAAAAAAABB4/6SzCfWZ8hpM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 029" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 029" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHjZbmIiI/AAAAAAAABB8/6uy8tU7V-M0/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>We ate every morsel.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHjiA9JSI/AAAAAAAABCA/EEeDMoDLJ5U/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20031%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 031" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 031" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHjwkqcYI/AAAAAAAABCE/S2iAnLDo_WA/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20031_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>While the salmon cooked, we read Dr. Seuss's book <u>Bartholomew and the Ooblek</u>.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHkUFmOAI/AAAAAAAABCI/AQ6Vv4VnuPM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20021%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 021" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHkt9RIAI/AAAAAAAABCM/t8y84EYIjOg/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHlPvIQ4I/AAAAAAAABCQ/ByDhguURp4Q/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20023%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 023" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 023" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHlh7XoRI/AAAAAAAABCU/q63UjOm72wU/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Then we made our own ooblek, which was just as green and sticky as it was in the book.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHmMbdEXI/AAAAAAAABCY/ZofltN4t4f0/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20025%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 025" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 025" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHmQ09cVI/AAAAAAAABCc/BRwj43pybAc/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20025_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHmtYfUII/AAAAAAAABCg/j0uSl44xfhI/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20032%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 032" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 032" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHnGRBDMI/AAAAAAAABCo/To60GMbqOAE/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20032_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHnj6g3aI/AAAAAAAABCs/yGerg45Gxl4/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20034%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 034" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 034" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHny90GKI/AAAAAAAABCw/bAxJrVkkG8w/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20034_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Next up: blowing up balloons with a mixture of vinegar and baking soda.  The kids weren’t quite sure how mixing these two together could blow up the balloon, but were delighted to see if it could be done.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHoMMlctI/AAAAAAAABC0/7m9tUJOySWc/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20037%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 037" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 037" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHoQr8YsI/AAAAAAAABC4/WtgsoJc1QLk/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20037_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHogsqxMI/AAAAAAAABC8/e-G2v__lTQ8/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20038%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 038" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 038" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHpEZnAVI/AAAAAAAABDA/qtxmZBXdBA0/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20038_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHpQKsCfI/AAAAAAAABDE/CeYLP1ijX94/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20041%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 041" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 041" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHppXaWNI/AAAAAAAABDI/KapCqFsqpBM/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20041_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Our balloons didn’t blow up that big and we decided that next time we tried it, we would need to use more of each of the ingredients to get the balloons to blow up bigger. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHqHzhPtI/AAAAAAAABDM/z1N5WwGe-tw/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20042%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 042" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 042" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHqVgDPqI/AAAAAAAABDQ/zknTnjphoLU/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20042_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>After that we made our own lava lamps using oil, water, food coloring and alka seltzer tablets.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHqnYNRsI/AAAAAAAABDU/co1ZvFpu-1w/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20047%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 047" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 047" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHrASa0HI/AAAAAAAABDY/zxrnnuIpnRE/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20047_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHrjA8_lI/AAAAAAAABDc/JC4G9KM7ntE/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20048%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 048" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 048" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHr43YVkI/AAAAAAAABDg/sptaMCMV1VM/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHsVZDamI/AAAAAAAABDk/K8SHeX-hVHc/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20052%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 052" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 052" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHs1DryNI/AAAAAAAABDo/yeuVHCUMR54/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20052_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Alex declared it the coolest thing ever.  </p> <p>Carter made his own fun with a pot holder. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHtLO5pjI/AAAAAAAABDs/VA4hqMFr7IM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20053%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 053" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 053" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHtZHT1aI/AAAAAAAABDw/k9g5Dl3-jbQ/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20053_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Then we moved on to making our own slime and it was quite slimy and delightful.</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHtrpWj6I/AAAAAAAABD0/TIR1q7uGLf8/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20055%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 055" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 055" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHtyImv1I/AAAAAAAABD4/50Y2hk_NxAY/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20055_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHuIABoAI/AAAAAAAABD8/3TcyZxJ4Wag/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20056%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 056" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 056" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHuSpshII/AAAAAAAABEA/tzadpcJ-pyE/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20056_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHu_i3ZxI/AAAAAAAABEI/LauanhUEV8Y/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20057%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 057" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 057" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHvQZ-Y8I/AAAAAAAABEM/tIBKu-MO_7s/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20057_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHvmkiT6I/AAAAAAAABEQ/VzsmYB18Agw/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20058%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 058" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 058" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHwHPqCnI/AAAAAAAABEU/-oSr3YbwgKg/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20058_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>I think Gracie could’ve played with it all day. </p> <p>Our last project was making trees that magically grew out of newspaper.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHwtMpgRI/AAAAAAAABEY/0PfvLBHeaF8/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20060%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 060" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 060" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHw_-Qx3I/AAAAAAAABEc/fz2tC2smGiE/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20060_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHxKSS8VI/AAAAAAAABEg/oMYZUttVPhs/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20061%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 061" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 061" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHxvfHAGI/AAAAAAAABEk/LdpYpXBUQog/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20061_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>We taped sheets of newspaper together, rolled it up tight, cut it down halfway and like magicians, the kids pulled out trees taller than themselves.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHx5lI7sI/AAAAAAAABEo/rRvTpQgfHM0/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20062%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 062" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 062" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHyN-pf1I/AAAAAAAABEs/KwjMhwR3CbU/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20062_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHyd267_I/AAAAAAAABEw/UVTEgNNXNzs/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20064%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 064" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 064" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHyp0-D7I/AAAAAAAABE0/WQhlgnAmrwk/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20064_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHzLlSnII/AAAAAAAABE4/_0xMxkIZZBU/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20065%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 065" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Crazy Science Day 065" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzrHzUkoK6I/AAAAAAAABE8/LZdIs_xzwNo/Dec%2009%20Crazy%20Science%20Day%20065_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>To top off the “best day ever” according to all the kids, was dinner at the Rainforest Cafe where we sadly met Greg and Linda to return Gracie and Alex and end “Winter Camp Rick.”  Chances are, there will be another “Crazy Science Day” in our future. </p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-43323567373833243762009-12-28T20:58:00.001-05:002009-12-28T20:58:44.768-05:00Museum Day<p>This week is Winter Break for Reagan. Last summer, I took Alex (Reagan’s 3rd cousin) for a couple days for “Camp Rick.”  I had so much fun with the kids that I wanted to do it again, but this time I wanted to have both Alex and his sister Gracie come to stay for “Winter Camp Rick.” </p> <p>Last night, it took a while to settle the kids down for bed because they were so excited for “Museum Day” today.  So excited in fact, that they all woke up at 5:30 am and Gracie was screaming “It’s museum day. It’s museum day!” Life is sometimes just so much better with a theme day. </p> <p>As I was barely awake and Ella still was sleeping I got the kids all cereal and had them eat on the couch watching TV. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliGNNGVBI/AAAAAAAAA5c/Vik3-tqU8K4/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20002%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 002" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 002" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliGpxFyrI/AAAAAAAAA5g/XyfpALvpwcg/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>A little while later, a couple of cups of coffee later for me, we made some Banana Crumb Muffins. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliG-hHkuI/AAAAAAAAA5k/A-7eQAnzQtE/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20004%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 004" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 004" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliHGNhmMI/AAAAAAAAA5o/b-iuVUowF-8/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliHTFfwxI/AAAAAAAAA5s/naAvvIm9Elc/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 005" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 005" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliH_DYYMI/AAAAAAAAA5w/nF2XKET30sw/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Gracie did a great job of mashing the bananas for the batter and Carter couldn’t wait to lick the spoon. </p> <p>After the second breakfast we were off to the Children’s Museum in Boston and Gracie and Carter both got a cat nap in on the drive down. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliICUp7bI/AAAAAAAAA50/gI_X0rpVy18/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20007%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 007" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 007" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliIdgTlBI/AAAAAAAAA54/wV2H8BGoiq4/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>We had to wait in line outside of the museum for about 5 minutes because we got there right when it opened. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliIsQmNHI/AAAAAAAAA58/q8iui_XtoLM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20008%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 008" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 008" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliI910IaI/AAAAAAAAA6A/XXLhy2qfnIw/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>It was a busy day at the museum and all of the kids were very busy too:</p> <p>Climbing:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliJE4NjYI/AAAAAAAAA6E/qi8g4UQd5UY/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 011" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 011" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliJVfkXhI/AAAAAAAAA6I/cdF-CfjjnRk/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliJmK4ovI/AAAAAAAAA6M/jdFfd7hgCJ4/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20014%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 014" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliJ_7utTI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/gwxh1Q_Zh-s/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Bouncing:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliKLGIm_I/AAAAAAAAA6U/ZnmFKsh32Ho/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20019%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 019" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 019" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliKWDLDyI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/orcsxhp1970/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliKgTgAlI/AAAAAAAAA6c/aEgrK4H96_4/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20022%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 022" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 022" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliK7fHwjI/AAAAAAAAA6g/2DQlxH4EJeY/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliLUlyXKI/AAAAAAAAA6k/bwWTtPdP1Ek/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20024%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 024" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 024" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliLsgHcmI/AAAAAAAAA6o/G1V5DKz2ofM/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20024_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Playing with sand:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliLukQcZI/AAAAAAAAA6s/zGHkDXO-nGE/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 029" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliMNQCGnI/AAAAAAAAA6w/JEoMAdha3J0/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliMaw3UDI/AAAAAAAAA60/bMXR9mcm0e8/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20030%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 030" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 030" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliMpd-3pI/AAAAAAAAA64/_I7V7q3DlpA/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20030_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Watching the show:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliM6nsvWI/AAAAAAAAA68/OrxzdHkaWss/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20035%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 035" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 035" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliNL8X7RI/AAAAAAAAA7A/vS57u-fe-fE/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20035_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliNQTZJOI/AAAAAAAAA7E/cbIGlEWxA_8/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20036%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 036" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 036" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliNgb_GPI/AAAAAAAAA7I/90oZX22d1Yc/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20036_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliNwL4ASI/AAAAAAAAA7M/ITlpRh7hZ3g/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20037%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 037" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 037" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliOPAKQ7I/AAAAAAAAA7Q/_Pi9LZDDCk4/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20037_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> Gracie and Carter cracked me up in these 3 pictures.</p> <p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Took a break for lunch:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliObLfDHI/AAAAAAAAA7U/XyNTpU0fbTI/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20041%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 041" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 041" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliPo7-IpI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/RXPHd9KXr1Y/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20041_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliP7G_WXI/AAAAAAAAA7c/8KPwcZhgC2E/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20042%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 042" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 042" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliQMlZdkI/AAAAAAAAA7g/vxtKFYQb9cw/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20042_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Played with trains:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliQXNFDRI/AAAAAAAAA7k/F6q-Uluz-Bs/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20044%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 044" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 044" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliQnqH0DI/AAAAAAAAA7o/JSDAY3SfEC4/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20044_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliQ2Ra_KI/AAAAAAAAA7s/NN8Ap1CcQiQ/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20045%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 045" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 045" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliRXqLEtI/AAAAAAAAA7w/ZmqzYO28mpo/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20045_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliR84kO_I/AAAAAAAAA70/XV26Uj-RUPY/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20051%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 051" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 051" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliR5YqTUI/AAAAAAAAA74/TDPXLJ2AoC4/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20051_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Dressed up:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliSCSodlI/AAAAAAAAA78/srTkqGQl520/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20057%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 057" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 057" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliSp-D86I/AAAAAAAAA8A/xgWtXrfRF9c/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20057_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Took a rest:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliSzJUVWI/AAAAAAAAA8E/qq4p1Nc4YZA/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20066%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 066" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 066" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliTNYSeAI/AAAAAAAAA8I/1NR61Iusy4k/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20066_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Smiled for the camera:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliTS_0UhI/AAAAAAAAA8M/xkDxDEWnTEM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20077%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 077" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 077" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliTmC9BBI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/n7gYcV9CzoY/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20077_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliTz4qtII/AAAAAAAAA8U/Fl0b0SY6gtI/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20074%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 074" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 074" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliUJ2EvGI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/LT_U7NVqAzU/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20074_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliUHWMxhI/AAAAAAAAA8c/aq0hwqgwscI/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20083%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 083" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 083" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliUjzXmNI/AAAAAAAAA8g/Tz9EaxvdL_U/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20083_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>And had a super fantastic “Museum Day.”</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliU7k-mPI/AAAAAAAAA8k/7dl-WMXf1f8/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20078%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 Museum Day 078" border="0" alt="Dec 09 Museum Day 078" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzliVE6bNEI/AAAAAAAAA8o/jzN9G1-8rOo/Dec%2009%20Museum%20Day%20078_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-56166338658739041092009-12-27T21:58:00.001-05:002009-12-27T21:58:33.697-05:00Merry Christmas 2009<p>Yes, it has been a long time since I’ve updated my blog, but I wanted to share what Christmas was like for us this year. </p> <p>Reagan is 6-1/2 (7 in Feb!) and Carter is 19 months, which is really the perfect age to discover the wonders of Christmas. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgekC0pCYI/AAAAAAAAAzE/XcG3I2gkSfQ/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20028%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 028" border="0" alt="Dec 09 028" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgek4VP1FI/AAAAAAAAAzI/wFUyDeg31fY/Dec%2009%20028_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="124" height="181" /></a> Our Christmas Tree, which is missing almost all of our ornaments, as Carter like taking them off the tree and throwing them on the kitchen floor to watch them break. </p> <p>On Christmas Eve, we went to the 4pm Pageant service at my in-law’s church in Exeter. It was really well done and the whole family enjoyed the service, although I think everyone enjoyed watching Carter the most of all. During the service, he only wanted Nana (“Ninny”) or Grampa (“Bampa”) and kept jumping between the pews to get to one of them.  He loved the camel, which he called “doggie",” as every animal is either “Ella” or “doggie.”  He discovered that the giant black bow (she wore her Alice-in-Wonderland head band to church) in Reagan’s hair was a lot of fun to play with and it entertained Grampa at the same time. </p> <p>He finally let me hold him at the end of the service, just as we were starting the candlelight portion.  Carter, of course, thought it was fun to try and blow my candle out (which he did) and then he thought he would touch it and discovered what “hot” actually meant. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgelAbmWGI/AAAAAAAAAzM/xobI_MR1Ug0/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20058%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 058" border="0" alt="Dec 09 058" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgelYdLxRI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/oowqcQel7vA/Dec%2009%20058_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Grampa and Nana came back to our house to spend the night and play the role of helper elves to Jeff and I. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgemPbaXJI/AAAAAAAAAzU/SWke1mLokmk/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20040%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 040" border="0" alt="Dec 09 040" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgemfzEVlI/AAAAAAAAAzY/P6RKimBv3Vw/Dec%2009%20040_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgemrfXAzI/AAAAAAAAAzc/zj4HCf9FPMc/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20036%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 036" border="0" alt="Dec 09 036" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgem1BP1yI/AAAAAAAAAzg/ZXhU_3k7rOs/Dec%2009%20036_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>The kids put on their new Christmas PJs,</p> <p> Nana tried to read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to the kids,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgenAmMkVI/AAAAAAAAAzk/tNElyR9gMZ0/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20032%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 032" border="0" alt="Dec 09 032" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgeni0xVjI/AAAAAAAAAzo/Gfj4SIHYi84/Dec%2009%20032_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>but Carter kept trying to get her to read the “Choo choo” book, about Thomas the Train, because there was nothing with any sort of wheels or tires or engines in the book Nana wanted to read…</p> <p>Reagan put out the milk, cookies, and carrots for the reindeer,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgen4mQaWI/AAAAAAAAAzs/Aaa7yn7-Qak/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20046%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 046" border="0" alt="Dec 09 046" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeoA200jI/AAAAAAAAAzw/M2RS4kbyXJA/Dec%2009%20046_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgeomr1ZBI/AAAAAAAAAz0/rCPTSYK_dNo/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20049%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 049" border="0" alt="Dec 09 049" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeowXgafI/AAAAAAAAAz4/sGkRGLwvIWw/Dec%2009%20049_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>which Carter thought looked good enough for him to eat too, </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgepLnmkkI/AAAAAAAAAz8/iKW_IwzjsGw/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20055%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 055" border="0" alt="Dec 09 055" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgepTHufII/AAAAAAAAA0A/iInaqELVq5w/Dec%2009%20055_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>and off they went to dream of the toys that would magically appear the next morning, after 4 hours of wrapping by Santa’s elves. </p> <p>Santa was a little smarter and trickier this year and he decided to wrap the doorway into the family room this year, which foiled Reagan’s plans of sneaking down early to unwrap her gifts without us. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgepsW70lI/AAAAAAAAA0E/lxfdi6hn_U8/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20060%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 060" border="0" alt="Dec 09 060" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgep-sJuqI/AAAAAAAAA0I/K5LJzO8PDjk/Dec%2009%20060_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeqNMRaWI/AAAAAAAAA0M/prLV0mJmJN0/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20061%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 061" border="0" alt="Dec 09 061" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgeqrb1pxI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/VTzRuu6w8cI/Dec%2009%20061_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a>   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeqmOe6BI/AAAAAAAAA0U/jP3SRInCILM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20062%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 062" border="0" alt="Dec 09 062" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgeq0alFaI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/ZxVCGsyp5dQ/Dec%2009%20062_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgerTVKfAI/AAAAAAAAA0c/0CPI8QNjN_g/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20064%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 064" border="0" alt="Dec 09 064" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgerzTcyaI/AAAAAAAAA0g/082HNibQ9mw/Dec%2009%20064_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>But at least she got to break through a lot of wrapping paper. </p> <p>Next we opened our stocking and the gifts from Santa,</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgesJL5ApI/AAAAAAAAA0k/85izXXtxt88/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20068%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 068" border="0" alt="Dec 09 068" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgesS_5WsI/AAAAAAAAA0o/-Nf2f-YwJ4I/Dec%2009%20068_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgesrxAqZI/AAAAAAAAA0s/PKQBqY3WrOg/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20072%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 072" border="0" alt="Dec 09 072" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szges-INshI/AAAAAAAAA0w/aQG2dwyZabY/Dec%2009%20072_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szges9XSmfI/AAAAAAAAA00/ob5voKQ4mXc/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20085%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 085" border="0" alt="Dec 09 085" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szget2_eYQI/AAAAAAAAA04/FEk8pACCdpE/Dec%2009%20085_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>Reagan wanted a gift from Santa this year, but she couldn’t tell any adults about it, which had me panicking, but he must’ve known what she wanted because she found this in her stocking:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeuCWSVVI/AAAAAAAAA08/p0R4Nt_vYzI/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20074%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 074" border="0" alt="Dec 09 074" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeufdtiEI/AAAAAAAAA1A/P1In8gxj290/Dec%2009%20074_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeumDmZAI/AAAAAAAAA1E/vDM_4CQtTCU/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20078%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 078" border="0" alt="Dec 09 078" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgev0ehz-I/AAAAAAAAA1I/oa56IJlgz6k/Dec%2009%20078_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>then we ate breakfast (Crème Brulee French Toast, Sausage Egg Casserole, Fruit, Milk, OJ and lots of coffee for me),</p> <p>opened some gifts,</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgewBWESFI/AAAAAAAAA1M/rz12oLGaXYs/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20091%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 091" border="0" alt="Dec 09 091" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgexGZfM-I/AAAAAAAAA1U/zP4UXezKIQA/Dec%2009%20091_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgexYH5XMI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/fGlUQ1psYJ4/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20090%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 090" border="0" alt="Dec 09 090" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgexqzQp4I/AAAAAAAAA1c/cUkXu-QVOq4/Dec%2009%20090_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>I got to talk to my brother Matt for 40 minutes! (He’s in Honduras until June 2011) while Carter napped,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeyOBUM-I/AAAAAAAAA1g/no5jamGCOuQ/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20098%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 098" border="0" alt="Dec 09 098" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeyYmXVaI/AAAAAAAAA1k/sAR29oEWDko/Dec%2009%20098_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>opened more gifts,</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgeyrKTUmI/AAAAAAAAA1o/v8n65FoDamg/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20099%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 099" border="0" alt="Dec 09 099" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szgey783hMI/AAAAAAAAA1s/WPGlYD1yg3Y/Dec%2009%20099_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>and more gifts,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgezD7uqbI/AAAAAAAAA1w/BqVRMPaeYOM/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20101%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 101" border="0" alt="Dec 09 101" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SzgezsgGweI/AAAAAAAAA10/Jx1qeTGTfvs/Dec%2009%20101_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>put together some Geo Trax as fast as we could,</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szge0BeoTmI/AAAAAAAAA14/y_S4WNCGJgw/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20104%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 104" border="0" alt="Dec 09 104" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szge0SooiCI/AAAAAAAAA18/04tegHuUhmg/Dec%2009%20104_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>ate Christmas dinner (Beef Wellingtons, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Raspberry Jell-O Salad, and a garden salad),</p> <p>and had Carter finish opening his gifts around 5pm. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szge1HrAXxI/AAAAAAAAA2A/L_eKgttK39k/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20086%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 086" border="0" alt="Dec 09 086" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szge1cfNQaI/AAAAAAAAA2E/ZrkkhzihtHc/Dec%2009%20086_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>It was a long, fun day. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szge10cA6sI/AAAAAAAAA2I/vSBoMThKkjA/s1600-h/Dec%2009%20108%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Dec 09 108" border="0" alt="Dec 09 108" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/Szge2LMf3XI/AAAAAAAAA2M/HNB5h4bqWNQ/Dec%2009%20108_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-63422582460070546552009-11-07T11:09:00.001-05:002009-11-07T11:09:10.494-05:00Halloween 09<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbkyxxqlI/AAAAAAAAAxc/VJzdMXvxpPs/s1600-h/halloween%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="halloween" border="0" alt="halloween" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWblLUvyHI/AAAAAAAAAxg/6cClBVfrSkE/halloween_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="229" /></a> </p> <p>October was not a good month for us this year.  Carter was diagnosed with Lyme disease, I was sick for 2 weeks with a parasite and the swine flu, and Reagan has been sick for 2 weeks with swine flu, a paraflu, and now has an ear infection and croup. Jeff, thankfully, has been the only healthy one. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbldAZBMI/AAAAAAAAAxk/m2yi0FBQ3jk/s1600-h/Oct%2009%20Halloween%20061%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Oct 09 Halloween 061" border="0" alt="Oct 09 Halloween 061" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWblpf3S0I/AAAAAAAAAxo/11aJummnQqI/Oct%2009%20Halloween%20061_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>They managed to get the pumpkins carved Halloween Day with the help of Grandpa.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbl6QATrI/AAAAAAAAAxs/hd2u117T5Hw/s1600-h/Oct%2009%20Halloween%20062%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Oct 09 Halloween 062" border="0" alt="Oct 09 Halloween 062" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbmS1WJfI/AAAAAAAAAxw/LCSLvPptx3A/Oct%2009%20Halloween%20062_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbmkjthWI/AAAAAAAAAx0/Cc8D6_jiEIk/s1600-h/Oct%2009%20Halloween%20063%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Oct 09 Halloween 063" border="0" alt="Oct 09 Halloween 063" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbm439DTI/AAAAAAAAAx4/1KPOHh75ZWw/Oct%2009%20Halloween%20063_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Both kids were well enough to Trick-or-Treat, but I was not up for anything other than sleeping. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbnOth12I/AAAAAAAAAx8/Oipy5KBB2Is/s1600-h/halloween1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="halloween1" border="0" alt="halloween1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbnaDeSRI/AAAAAAAAAyA/7pcF2WDgHzY/halloween1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Luckily, I had purchased their costumes at the beginning of the month instead of making them, so we didn’t have to worry about running out on Halloween day to buy something last minute. </p> <p>Carter was the Pokey Little Puppy (one of our favorite books),</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbnmy3PwI/AAAAAAAAAyE/ccHkXVXZPcc/s1600-h/h2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="h2" border="0" alt="h2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbn-eHRkI/AAAAAAAAAyI/y9pp8eXFF4Y/h2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbob_0TYI/AAAAAAAAAyM/ofJPpMykeoI/s1600-h/h3%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="h3" border="0" alt="h3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbosaQyxI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/f7bpOGn7b4I/h3_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="233" height="241" /></a> </p> <p> and Reagan was a witch. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbosyFZVI/AAAAAAAAAyU/LaDkbosy9Hc/s1600-h/h4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="h4" border="0" alt="h4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbpMSgakI/AAAAAAAAAyY/25U9Yo1HSNE/h4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="140" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbpBYOWfI/AAAAAAAAAyc/cUGX5lJ7zQA/s1600-h/h5%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="h5" border="0" alt="h5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SvWbpeUAOKI/AAAAAAAAAyg/dpt5C9t8Vwo/h5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-72316768187264225842009-10-27T20:46:00.001-04:002009-10-27T20:46:50.699-04:00Little Reader<p>Surprise! It’s not Reagan, it’s Carter! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUb28XvyI/AAAAAAAAAw4/m6vTCh8YbKk/s1600-h/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20002%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 002" border="0" alt="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUcrZqVyI/AAAAAAAAAw8/rX45LZ68UJg/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20002_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>I was upstairs getting ready and Jeff told me to come quick.  Carter had climbed almost half-way up our first flight of stairs, and was sitting down happily “reading” his truck book.  It was just too cute to see that he drug his book up there and decided it was a good place for a little quite time. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUcxjA3pI/AAAAAAAAAxA/4itEMYaxtXI/s1600-h/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20003%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 003" border="0" alt="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 003" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUdA7OuuI/AAAAAAAAAxE/JsAza0bjtPg/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>I quickly ran downstairs and grabbed my camera while telling him to stay there because I wanted to take his picture. </p> <p>Carter loves to read books. He’ll come right up to me (or anyone else), hand me a book, sit down in my lap and read a book over-and-over-and-over again.  Books about cars and trucks are his favorite, but he also likes touchy-feely books or books with flaps.    </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUdjir1UI/AAAAAAAAAxI/Ym47_yOHjp8/s1600-h/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20001%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 001" border="0" alt="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 001" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUdy2C1UI/AAAAAAAAAxM/xcTD0zOyxjA/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20001_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUePpKoDI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/-hL5QcngiP0/s1600-h/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20004%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 004" border="0" alt="October 09 Reader Dance Halloween 004" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SueUec4i_6I/AAAAAAAAAxU/Bdd4KywE4sk/October%2009%20Reader%20Dance%20Halloween%20004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>He sure is a ham!</p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882535449786613692.post-34787677953734099622009-10-04T21:08:00.001-04:002009-10-04T21:08:05.664-04:00A month in review<p>I can’t believe it’s been a month since I last posted. I tried posting many times earlier, but kept having problems uploading pictures via BlogSpot. Thank goodness someone reminded me about live writer (Thanks Joy!) and now blogging is easy again.</p> <p>  September just flew by with school and after-school activities starting, visiting Jeff’s grandparents in Michigan for Labor Day weekend, and me trying to get a daily routine implemented.  The kids have gotten bigger, I’ve now got red hair and fall is in the air.  Reagan is loving school, her teacher and all her various after school activities.  I enjoy being involved in many of Reagan’s activities and Carter enjoys spending a couple days a week with Nana and Grandpa. </p> <p>Here’s the month in review in pictures:</p> <p>Labor Day weekend in Hillsdale, MI:</p> <p>Visiting a farm:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGtKQLtMI/AAAAAAAAAuA/AMUr_W-XUIQ/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20021%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 021" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 021" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGtZCYmuI/AAAAAAAAAuE/o_ghgx7k2zk/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="252" height="172" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGueS6-eI/AAAAAAAAAuI/U2dXjg-nhR0/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20053%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 053" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 053" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGupVRxDI/AAAAAAAAAuM/QesEmZBaw3g/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20053_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="252" height="172" /></a> </p> <p>At Hillsdale College, with the tree planted in Great-Grandma’s honor (Carter liked shaking it back-and-forth, so we hope it survives the winter):</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGuxNPHJI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/ujViHenbY5c/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20067%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 067" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 067" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGvLjjj0I/AAAAAAAAAuU/BO9Ru0xAZSk/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Reagan getting a painting lesson:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGvdCBxoI/AAAAAAAAAuY/svXxOXDPVyM/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20090%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 090" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 090" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGvzLE-FI/AAAAAAAAAuc/SBFylowVtJA/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20090_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Carter going through the beautiful gate into the backyard and playing with the neighbor’s dog. He spent most of his time outdoors when we were at their home:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGwDA_y0I/AAAAAAAAAug/AAd_y6nLOaM/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20100%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 100" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 100" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGxVxyYrI/AAAAAAAAAuk/iAlVLzkRFvM/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20100_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGx9EB_BI/AAAAAAAAAuo/ImszzVMgxDo/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20108%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 108" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 108" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGyBB9_mI/AAAAAAAAAus/3cCqvLTZ7bo/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20108_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p>They played on the swing set, just like Grandpa and Jeff used to do:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGydnamwI/AAAAAAAAAuw/WuO-VF8w6Zs/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20104%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 104" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 104" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGyhmxzJI/AAAAAAAAAu0/oGWmHMVhGSk/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20104_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Digging for worms with Uncle Doug to go fishing:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGy52n-XI/AAAAAAAAAu4/NeBnE6v89v0/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20111%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 111" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 111" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGzN--1bI/AAAAAAAAAu8/Opso9ykvtfE/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20111_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Taking time to smell the flowers:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGzvoGiPI/AAAAAAAAAvA/JjftxykOhZs/s1600-h/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20117%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Sept 09 Michigan 117" border="0" alt="Sept 09 Michigan 117" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslGz8cBReI/AAAAAAAAAvE/7vfUIPBgS2I/Sept%2009%20Michigan%20117_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>We had some beautiful late summer/early fall days at home and we tried to spend a lot of time outside. Reagan poses on a rock in our side yard:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG0H8p-UI/AAAAAAAAAvI/bllWsbBTzLc/s1600-h/September%2009%20005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 005" border="0" alt="September 09 005" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG0VkGQkI/AAAAAAAAAvM/CRRtImEHDAA/September%2009%20005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Big Sis helping out with the little ATV:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG08fCnEI/AAAAAAAAAvY/E15YyVhY3hI/s1600-h/September%2009%20011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 011" border="0" alt="September 09 011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG1rOGC4I/AAAAAAAAAvc/5ruUwkYOS2o/September%2009%20011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Vroom, vroom:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG1yKiIQI/AAAAAAAAAvg/8WNJ_PdUI34/s1600-h/September%2009%20014%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 014" border="0" alt="September 09 014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG2CfhFKI/AAAAAAAAAvk/vMsUDf9qkm0/September%2009%20014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>Carter had his first experience with markers. Yes, he ate them and yes they were washable. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG2k91DOI/AAAAAAAAAvo/e4vGUuboidw/s1600-h/September%2009%20019%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 019" border="0" alt="September 09 019" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG26U6g7I/AAAAAAAAAvs/4O6nx30gCCs/September%2009%20019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG3CDPwII/AAAAAAAAAvw/FeuHZbahK_M/s1600-h/September%2009%20023%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 023" border="0" alt="September 09 023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG3gZtQWI/AAAAAAAAAv0/xbSlGL43fCY/September%2009%20023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG4FliVLI/AAAAAAAAAv4/vFi6_Xndk7o/s1600-h/September%2009%20029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 029" border="0" alt="September 09 029" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG4XtQpaI/AAAAAAAAAv8/KilpMfzFq60/September%2009%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Reagan cheering for the Jr. Bulldogs:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG4qgFCQI/AAAAAAAAAwA/x3TLrVWdi9E/s1600-h/September%2009%20044%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 044" border="0" alt="September 09 044" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG5MPgfZI/AAAAAAAAAwE/CaNwRZ9BLiQ/September%2009%20044_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Carter likes to hide in small spaces,:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG5exKnmI/AAAAAAAAAwI/SPItOrfN22U/s1600-h/September%2009%20048%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 048" border="0" alt="September 09 048" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG58hNePI/AAAAAAAAAwM/uACftlrAXQs/September%2009%20048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>play in trees:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG6FhmTiI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/xyx0_Oi4mRw/s1600-h/September%2009%20066%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 066" border="0" alt="September 09 066" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG6nvV3JI/AAAAAAAAAwU/7lXleMqMqrQ/September%2009%20066_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG7BphClI/AAAAAAAAAwY/W4pOjmF6dJo/s1600-h/September%2009%20069%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 069" border="0" alt="September 09 069" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG7WtR-nI/AAAAAAAAAwc/9vmGjfrpNpA/September%2009%20069_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>throw fits,:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG7juVWWI/AAAAAAAAAwg/4w6rMZzd6bw/s1600-h/September%2009%20082%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 082" border="0" alt="September 09 082" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG8BpOYTI/AAAAAAAAAwk/52QJsx2N1Cg/September%2009%20082_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>And eat bread!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG8fLXFCI/AAAAAAAAAwo/gmFm-TFv0FI/s1600-h/September%2009%20100%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="September 09 100" border="0" alt="September 09 100" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG8k5x34I/AAAAAAAAAws/QK0u6F3xGbM/September%2009%20100_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>One last chance to help me buy plant until spring: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG86rjpnI/AAAAAAAAAww/eN7hO1i3OOY/s1600-h/029%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="029" border="0" alt="029" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_b1SpczGGSBQ/SslG9NajBWI/AAAAAAAAAw0/gRFYMo93YUE/029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436434826081571657noreply@blogger.com2