Thursday, July 31, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
ALOHA
The night flight home is still lingering, so no full post yet. But because I have been asked a few times for pictures here is a teaser... and yes I almost cried when we left.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
True Confession #1:
I have had only 3 classes left to graduate with my bachelors degree for over 3 years. There it's out. I admit a time or two I have said I'm already graduated, but not true. The reason I am sharing this is because by golly I need to get it over with! So I have started my classes and will hopefully be done by the end of October. There, now you all can bug me about it and maybe I will actually get it done!
MIA
Yes I have been MIA for awhile but for good reason. Maybe the best is this...
Yep, that there is Kauai and if you need DJ or I between July 10-18 that will be us. Amelialess. We decided fairly last minute that we were going to go to Hawaii for our 5 year anniversary, my 26th birthday, and because I am not pregnant or nursing and NOW is the time to go! So planning, planning is what I have been up to. Just doing our part to stimulate the economy.
I have also had my hands full with Amelia. She has mastered the stairs and LOVES to go on them (mostly up). She is thankfully not a very curious child and has yet to open any kitchen drawers or cabinets, find any light sockets, or plugs, or really get into anything. Except of course the clothes hamper (she loves to unload and load), the TV stand (our DVDs are always spread all over the floor, but still no buttons pushed), and the bottom bookshelf (luckliy she has grown out of the eating phase and just turns the pages).
She also loves to be silly. Shocker I know. Yes, she still mostly just stares at new people. Most people at church probably thinks she doesn't even smile. But at home or with people she knows, she can be a real goof. Kind of sounds like me.
Her hair is definitly starting to get longer, and yes, it still rooster tails.
Yep, that there is Kauai and if you need DJ or I between July 10-18 that will be us. Amelialess. We decided fairly last minute that we were going to go to Hawaii for our 5 year anniversary, my 26th birthday, and because I am not pregnant or nursing and NOW is the time to go! So planning, planning is what I have been up to. Just doing our part to stimulate the economy.
I have also had my hands full with Amelia. She has mastered the stairs and LOVES to go on them (mostly up). She is thankfully not a very curious child and has yet to open any kitchen drawers or cabinets, find any light sockets, or plugs, or really get into anything. Except of course the clothes hamper (she loves to unload and load), the TV stand (our DVDs are always spread all over the floor, but still no buttons pushed), and the bottom bookshelf (luckliy she has grown out of the eating phase and just turns the pages).
She also loves to be silly. Shocker I know. Yes, she still mostly just stares at new people. Most people at church probably thinks she doesn't even smile. But at home or with people she knows, she can be a real goof. Kind of sounds like me.
Her hair is definitly starting to get longer, and yes, it still rooster tails.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Time
Seriously, where does the time go. I just don't get it. Here is where some of ours went. Not that you necessarily care, but me and my flakiness like it for journaling purposes (is that even a word?, blogger says no).
First full week of May- Amelia all of the sudden realized how to eat! The horrible lion of a gag reflex finally was tamed and she is now enjoying most foods. Her favorites: yogurt, peas, grilled cheese, bananas, refried beans and ice cream. Hates: Milk.
Sometime in the beginning of May - My memory is shot and I can't remember the day but I had a wonderful time at a baby shower for one of my best friends growing up, Carly and her cute belly full of baby girl Cameron. Kirstin (Sister-in-law and childhood friend, weird huh. All three of us used to try and figure out who we could marry to be related, 2 out of 3 ain't bad, and no we didn't marry who we planned), Carly and I had so much fun that we are having girls night almost every week before the baby comes.
Day before Mother's day- My mom, my sisters and I had amazing pedicures. My first. How I went this long without it I don't know. I think it will become a bit of a tradition. And like any other nail place around here it was run by people who spoke less than clear English. We plan on taking my brother (who is on a mission in Korea) to a Korean place and getting him a pedicure when he gets back (he has horrible feet). I have a feeling he won't go.
Mother's day - sick, sick, sick...anyone want to lose 5 lbs in one day? I know a way. DJ and Amelia got me a dozen roses and a dozen pieces of cheesecake. Nice thought but I couldn't look at the cheesecake for a couple days.
May 14th - I had cut Amelia down to nursing only in the morning. On this particular morning she refused! Not 2 weeks ago I was still nursing 3 times a day and wondering when I could ever have my body be my own and then this. Pursed lips and a turned of the head. I was a little annoyed that I wasn't told ahead of time, but it is nice to know that I can leave for a weekend ALONE! DJ better watch out, I may flee at any moment.
Last weekend - Gloriously sunny, a bit on the hot side and we could enjoy none of it. Poor Amelia was sick, sick, sick. Fever and cranky! It sure is hard to cool off when you have a fever and it is 90 degrees outside and no air conditioning. By Monday her fever was gone, but her crankiness was not, so I took her to the doctor on Tuesday. Diagnosis: Roseola type virus and an ear infection. Yay for antibiotics, she is now feeling much better.
This weekend - We were all able to go to church together!!! I swear it has only been about 4 times in the last 3 months. Although I have to say that going to church by myself has never been so nice and relaxing...
Wondering were DJ was through all of this. Trying not to get sick, working, trying to get a guys night set up for him, still trying, and taking wonderful care of Amelia and I.
Now it is an unholy hour and the bed is calling my name...I...must...answer.
First full week of May- Amelia all of the sudden realized how to eat! The horrible lion of a gag reflex finally was tamed and she is now enjoying most foods. Her favorites: yogurt, peas, grilled cheese, bananas, refried beans and ice cream. Hates: Milk.
Sometime in the beginning of May - My memory is shot and I can't remember the day but I had a wonderful time at a baby shower for one of my best friends growing up, Carly and her cute belly full of baby girl Cameron. Kirstin (Sister-in-law and childhood friend, weird huh. All three of us used to try and figure out who we could marry to be related, 2 out of 3 ain't bad, and no we didn't marry who we planned), Carly and I had so much fun that we are having girls night almost every week before the baby comes.
Day before Mother's day- My mom, my sisters and I had amazing pedicures. My first. How I went this long without it I don't know. I think it will become a bit of a tradition. And like any other nail place around here it was run by people who spoke less than clear English. We plan on taking my brother (who is on a mission in Korea) to a Korean place and getting him a pedicure when he gets back (he has horrible feet). I have a feeling he won't go.
Mother's day - sick, sick, sick...anyone want to lose 5 lbs in one day? I know a way. DJ and Amelia got me a dozen roses and a dozen pieces of cheesecake. Nice thought but I couldn't look at the cheesecake for a couple days.
May 14th - I had cut Amelia down to nursing only in the morning. On this particular morning she refused! Not 2 weeks ago I was still nursing 3 times a day and wondering when I could ever have my body be my own and then this. Pursed lips and a turned of the head. I was a little annoyed that I wasn't told ahead of time, but it is nice to know that I can leave for a weekend ALONE! DJ better watch out, I may flee at any moment.
Last weekend - Gloriously sunny, a bit on the hot side and we could enjoy none of it. Poor Amelia was sick, sick, sick. Fever and cranky! It sure is hard to cool off when you have a fever and it is 90 degrees outside and no air conditioning. By Monday her fever was gone, but her crankiness was not, so I took her to the doctor on Tuesday. Diagnosis: Roseola type virus and an ear infection. Yay for antibiotics, she is now feeling much better.
This weekend - We were all able to go to church together!!! I swear it has only been about 4 times in the last 3 months. Although I have to say that going to church by myself has never been so nice and relaxing...
Wondering were DJ was through all of this. Trying not to get sick, working, trying to get a guys night set up for him, still trying, and taking wonderful care of Amelia and I.
Now it is an unholy hour and the bed is calling my name...I...must...answer.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
RIP
Today we put the beloved jumperoo to rest. It had a long life, filled with much happiness, jumping and squeals of delight. But as in all good things, it had to end sometime, the girlie just grew up. She loved it once, more than most anything. It made her jump like no baby had jumped before. But today the jumperoo is now sadly just an annoyance, confining her in a way she no longer wants to be confined. Thank you dear jumperoo for hours upon hours of entertainment. May you rest in peace until there is one to love you again.
Amazingly enough this video is very tame, she would never do it full out when the camera was on her.
Amazingly enough this video is very tame, she would never do it full out when the camera was on her.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Cabin adventure
Last weekend, we were able to go to DJ's family's cabin. Apparently we weren't the only ones who thought it was a good idea as we found 5 dead mice (in traps). UH, gross. Did shivers run up your spine too? I informed DJ that the only way we would stay is if he did a MAJOR cleaning job. He wanted to stay so bad that he did and even suckered his brother Peter into helping, who was only there for the day. Although I have to admit that I still got the heebie jeebies when I thought about it, and I only let Amelia play on a clean blanket on the floor.
Amelia enjoyed the beach, especially digging her feet in the rocks.
Like father, like daughter - watching The A-Team, sweet.
Amelia enjoyed the beach, especially digging her feet in the rocks.
Like father, like daughter - watching The A-Team, sweet.
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