I just found a funny picture from Chris's Halloween parade. I knew he was having a hard time walking out of the school but I didn't know why. This is the reason.
http://www.thelittleschool.us/2008_Halloween.html#51
I guess for security reasons the site won't let me save the picture and it won't let me link to it. So you are going to have to copy and paste the website!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Interesting
Back in September I woke up and our PC didn't work. It wouldn't turn on no matter what I did. I realized that over night we had a power surge and the computer must have gotten fried. We kept putting off taking it in since we still had the laptop. Well, lately the laptop wasn't working correctly. I decided it must be the wireless connection and decided to move it to the desk the PC was on. I just plugged the laptop on and turned the surge protector on. The PC turned on!!!!!
The weird thing is that Ken just tried to turn the PC on a little while ago and it was still dead. It has since turned off twice but is on now so I am quickly burning all my digital pictures to disk. I have one disk done and the second is burning right now.
Some day I am going to have to go through all my pictures on disk and try to pick out all the good ones and just put them on one disk. Who honestly wants to look through 18 disks of pictures.
My dad was right. I have more pictures in the last 5 years then my parents have of my entire life.
The weird thing is that Ken just tried to turn the PC on a little while ago and it was still dead. It has since turned off twice but is on now so I am quickly burning all my digital pictures to disk. I have one disk done and the second is burning right now.
Some day I am going to have to go through all my pictures on disk and try to pick out all the good ones and just put them on one disk. Who honestly wants to look through 18 disks of pictures.
My dad was right. I have more pictures in the last 5 years then my parents have of my entire life.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Play-Doh
Chris has been asking for a couple days to get the big play-doh set out. I kept putting it off but today I decided it would be the day. I figured I would sit them down at the table and let them have fun while I cleaned. About 30 seconds into cleaning I was sitting right next to them playing along. We played for a little over an hour. Daddy came home and I had him sit with the boys while I made dinner. Chris then got up but Ryan and Dad played right until dinner. Dad made Ryan play-doh mittens and he thought they were the greatest thing in the world!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Cuddling
Last night Ryan and I were sitting together watching the hockey game. It was close to bedtime and the boys were not hyper. Imagine that!?!?!?! So I said "I want to cuddle with both of the boys. Once I said that this is what they did.
They started getting hyper with Daddy so he said that it was bedtime. They didn't like hearing that too much so this is what they did.
Silly boys. They still had to go to bed.
They started getting hyper with Daddy so he said that it was bedtime. They didn't like hearing that too much so this is what they did.
Silly boys. They still had to go to bed.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Happy Birthday Scott!
I don't have many pictures since our laptop died. So these will have to do.
Hope you had a wonderful day, Scott!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Look Who's Two!
Happy Birthday Ryan!
Ryan started his day by waking up at 6:00am. As I continue to hold the title of "Mom of the Year" I ignored Ryan's 6:00am wake up and stuck by my rule....you don't get out of bed until 7:00am. At 7:00am I got Ryan out of his crib and heard Chris awake. Since Chris sprained his ankle yesterday I opened his door to see how he felt. The first words out of his mouth were "Happy birthday, Ryan. You're a big boy now." We proceeded with the morning as usual since Chris had school.
After Ryan and I dropped Chris off we made cupcakes. Ryan's cupcakes actually came out better then mine. I put way too much batter in mine. Ryan's came out perfect. Who says a 2 year old can't teach you?
We planned to go to Bombay Hook but the rain put our plans on delay. After Ryan's nap we iced cupcakes and enjoyed them.
I guess today officially ends Ryan's birthday. Tracey and Veronica came a week ago to give Ryan a gift. My parents came yesterday to give Ryan his gifts. Then throughout the week we received presents from Karen, Amy and Louise. Here is Ryan with all his new gifts. Is this Christmas or his birthday? What a lucky boy!
Thank you everyone. Ryan had a wonderful week.
Ryan started his day by waking up at 6:00am. As I continue to hold the title of "Mom of the Year" I ignored Ryan's 6:00am wake up and stuck by my rule....you don't get out of bed until 7:00am. At 7:00am I got Ryan out of his crib and heard Chris awake. Since Chris sprained his ankle yesterday I opened his door to see how he felt. The first words out of his mouth were "Happy birthday, Ryan. You're a big boy now." We proceeded with the morning as usual since Chris had school.
After Ryan and I dropped Chris off we made cupcakes. Ryan's cupcakes actually came out better then mine. I put way too much batter in mine. Ryan's came out perfect. Who says a 2 year old can't teach you?
We planned to go to Bombay Hook but the rain put our plans on delay. After Ryan's nap we iced cupcakes and enjoyed them.
I guess today officially ends Ryan's birthday. Tracey and Veronica came a week ago to give Ryan a gift. My parents came yesterday to give Ryan his gifts. Then throughout the week we received presents from Karen, Amy and Louise. Here is Ryan with all his new gifts. Is this Christmas or his birthday? What a lucky boy!
Thank you everyone. Ryan had a wonderful week.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Veterans Day
This past Veterans Day was great. I am completely amazed at what a wonderful country we live in! Around 11:50am Ryan and I were getting ready to leave to pick up Chris from school. As we were walking out the door our doorbell rang. It was our neighbor's brother. He works for a man that owns a landscaping business. He wanted to know if we wanted our lawn cut for FREE! Wow! That was really awesome for us because our lawnmower broke and we haven't bought a new one yet.
Our day went on as normal. Then about 7:00pm another neighbor showed up at our house and handed us a card. I had no idea what this was about so I took the card and said bye. Upon opening the card it basically said thank you and your family for serving our country. WOW! What great neighbors!
This Veterans Day really proves what a great country we live in.
Thank you to all who have served for our nation!
Our day went on as normal. Then about 7:00pm another neighbor showed up at our house and handed us a card. I had no idea what this was about so I took the card and said bye. Upon opening the card it basically said thank you and your family for serving our country. WOW! What great neighbors!
This Veterans Day really proves what a great country we live in.
Thank you to all who have served for our nation!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
November 4, 2008
Our morning started out pretty great. Chris and Ryan started playing together and wound up going upstairs. When I didn't hear anything for a while I went to see who was getting into trouble. Imagine my surprise when I saw this!!!!
Chris was reading a book to Ryan.
I figured I had a few minutes so I jumped on the computer. Kati posted a funny blog about Evan stating he voted for Alabama for president at school. I didn't mention the election to Chris but I am sure he has overheard us talking about it. I decided to ask him who he wanted to win the election. He stated "Obama." Then when I asked him why he stated "Because I like him. Plus it's a state." I couldn't believe he said the same thing as Evan.
Next Chris asked to do his flashcards. Karen sent us site word flashcards for Halloween. Well, we sat down and he has a few of the words memorized. But I almost fell out of my seat when we got finished and he knew 21 of the 34 cards. He even sounded some of them out. YeahWho...maybe he is going to be a reader soon.
We then headed rollerskating. The boys had a great time despite tears from Chris when he hurt his finger and later got a bump on his head. He continued to get back up and keep trying.
Well, I figured after rollerskating I would quick stop at the polls to vote. When I voted in the primaries we walked in, voted and left. It took all of 5 minutes. In Washington I always had an absentee ballot so I was pretty surprised today when the parking lot was completely full!
We got in line waited 45 minutes to find out I was in the wrong polling place. The school I needed to be at was right next door. So I headed over to the correct polling place and proceeded to wait another 45 minutes to vote. This time we got to the machine and both boys came in with me. Not paying attention to Ryan I was marking who I wanted to vote for and after I picked 3 people Ryan conveniently hit the vote button for me. I have no idea if my three votes are going to count since I did not have anything marked for more then half the positions.
All I can do now is hope at the end of the night Delaware turns the color I voted for.
Chris was reading a book to Ryan.
I figured I had a few minutes so I jumped on the computer. Kati posted a funny blog about Evan stating he voted for Alabama for president at school. I didn't mention the election to Chris but I am sure he has overheard us talking about it. I decided to ask him who he wanted to win the election. He stated "Obama." Then when I asked him why he stated "Because I like him. Plus it's a state." I couldn't believe he said the same thing as Evan.
Next Chris asked to do his flashcards. Karen sent us site word flashcards for Halloween. Well, we sat down and he has a few of the words memorized. But I almost fell out of my seat when we got finished and he knew 21 of the 34 cards. He even sounded some of them out. YeahWho...maybe he is going to be a reader soon.
We then headed rollerskating. The boys had a great time despite tears from Chris when he hurt his finger and later got a bump on his head. He continued to get back up and keep trying.
Well, I figured after rollerskating I would quick stop at the polls to vote. When I voted in the primaries we walked in, voted and left. It took all of 5 minutes. In Washington I always had an absentee ballot so I was pretty surprised today when the parking lot was completely full!
We got in line waited 45 minutes to find out I was in the wrong polling place. The school I needed to be at was right next door. So I headed over to the correct polling place and proceeded to wait another 45 minutes to vote. This time we got to the machine and both boys came in with me. Not paying attention to Ryan I was marking who I wanted to vote for and after I picked 3 people Ryan conveniently hit the vote button for me. I have no idea if my three votes are going to count since I did not have anything marked for more then half the positions.
All I can do now is hope at the end of the night Delaware turns the color I voted for.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Memories
Chris was watching TV this morning under our table.
I had to take a picture because it brought back memories for me. I remember being the same age lying under my parents table, eating a grilled cheese, watching Price is Right while waiting for my bus to come and pick me up for Kindergarten.
I don't know what it is about being under a table but it must be comforting in some way. I know I wasn't the only one to lay under my parents table because when my sister and I decided to turn my parents old table into an ottoman we turned the table over and in a big heart it said Tracey Costello is gay.
I wonder if I will find Ryan or Chris Allen is gay 20 years in the future!
I had to take a picture because it brought back memories for me. I remember being the same age lying under my parents table, eating a grilled cheese, watching Price is Right while waiting for my bus to come and pick me up for Kindergarten.
I don't know what it is about being under a table but it must be comforting in some way. I know I wasn't the only one to lay under my parents table because when my sister and I decided to turn my parents old table into an ottoman we turned the table over and in a big heart it said Tracey Costello is gay.
I wonder if I will find Ryan or Chris Allen is gay 20 years in the future!
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