I know I've posted some of Elizabeth's crib gymnastics before, but it just cracks me up when I walk in her bedroom in the mornings and see her like this.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Crib gymnastics
I know I've posted some of Elizabeth's crib gymnastics before, but it just cracks me up when I walk in her bedroom in the mornings and see her like this.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Too much zucchini!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Elizabeth's thought of the day
We were driving home and I pulled over at the mailbox to check the mail.
There was nothing in there and I announced it to the kids.
Elizabeth said loudly: "What? Not even any junk mail?"
She's learning!
There was nothing in there and I announced it to the kids.
Elizabeth said loudly: "What? Not even any junk mail?"
She's learning!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
An hour at the track
Nathan was very impressed with the Olympics. He really enjoyed the swimming and running. It's too late for swimming lessons this year, but it's never too late to get outside running!
We took him down to the local high school track. Jeremy and I were hoping he'd be able to make 1 lap so that we could clap and cheer.
He did. He made FIVE laps. That little guy just kept going! He took a break after 3 laps to take a drink. After the 4th lap, he took a break to do some long jumping. He finished the 5th lap and said he was done running for two whole days. It was so cute.
Elizabeth did a few meters of running. Then, she liked to sit in the stands and cheer us on. After sitting, she discovered running around bleachers. What fun! (And she drank all my water).
Here are some photos.
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On your mark, get set...
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Go!!
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Nathan doing some long jumping.
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Finishing up his 5th lap with Dad.
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After run stretching. We were hot and sweaty! This picture doesn't totally show it, but Elizabeth is so good at doing the splits. 2 year olds are so flexible!
We took him down to the local high school track. Jeremy and I were hoping he'd be able to make 1 lap so that we could clap and cheer.
He did. He made FIVE laps. That little guy just kept going! He took a break after 3 laps to take a drink. After the 4th lap, he took a break to do some long jumping. He finished the 5th lap and said he was done running for two whole days. It was so cute.
Elizabeth did a few meters of running. Then, she liked to sit in the stands and cheer us on. After sitting, she discovered running around bleachers. What fun! (And she drank all my water).
Here are some photos.
On your mark, get set...
Go!!
Nathan doing some long jumping.
Finishing up his 5th lap with Dad.
After run stretching. We were hot and sweaty! This picture doesn't totally show it, but Elizabeth is so good at doing the splits. 2 year olds are so flexible!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Thoughts of Halloween
The kids and I were out running errands yesterday.
First, we stopped at the bank. There was a basket of candy. Each kid got a dum dum.
Next, we walked a few doors down to the dry cleaners to pick up Jeremy's uniform. The guy at the counter had a basket of candy. He insisted the kids each take a piece.
At this point, Nathan said, "Mom, this is just like Halloween!"
True...
We then went grocery shopping. As I was paying, Elizabeth piped up and said "Trick r treat" to the guy doing the transaction.
I started laughing. The guy didn't understand what was so funny. She didn't get any candy there.
First, we stopped at the bank. There was a basket of candy. Each kid got a dum dum.
Next, we walked a few doors down to the dry cleaners to pick up Jeremy's uniform. The guy at the counter had a basket of candy. He insisted the kids each take a piece.
At this point, Nathan said, "Mom, this is just like Halloween!"
True...
We then went grocery shopping. As I was paying, Elizabeth piped up and said "Trick r treat" to the guy doing the transaction.
I started laughing. The guy didn't understand what was so funny. She didn't get any candy there.
Friday, August 24, 2012
The Diesel Works
Thursday, August 23, 2012
I guess he's a true Tri-Cities kid now...
The last few days, the temperature has dipped below 90. Forecasts for the week are saying mid-upper 80's.
Nathan (apparently noticing the slightly cooler weather) came up to me today and said, "Mom, it's getting cold. I'm going to start wearing my long sleeve shirts and jeans now."
He also wants to wear his footie pajamas at night. I guess if it's 85, it means fall is here!
Nathan (apparently noticing the slightly cooler weather) came up to me today and said, "Mom, it's getting cold. I'm going to start wearing my long sleeve shirts and jeans now."
He also wants to wear his footie pajamas at night. I guess if it's 85, it means fall is here!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Nathan loves space!
Nathan's newest interest is space. Today, he painted a picture of all the planets (including Pluto). He tried to paint them the right colors too. It was so cute! Here is a video of him describing his painting.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Nathan's 5th Birthday Party!
We had a fun time celebrating Nathan's 5th birthday! Here are some photos and commentary.
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It wouldn't be a birthday party without Kim, Papa Ray, and Papa Norm!
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Nathan always sees this game on his other games and always wondered what it was about! As usual, Kim came through and got it for him.
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A "Cars" birthday card! Kim didn't even know Nathan's theme was "Cars" and made it anyway! It worked perfectly.
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Blowing out his "5" candle. He helped me bake his cake. He wanted a strawberry cake with pink frosting so that is what we made!
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Uncle Brian and Auntie Laura hanging out at the party.
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Eating his cake.
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Elizabeth being goofy.
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She ended up covered in cake. Good thing we had the hose out!
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Laura and her new little friend Pippa. Pippa is 8 weeks old. Laura just got her yesterday! Pippa is a Goldendoodle. Nathan LOVED Pippa and was very sad when she left. Elizabeth was not a big fan and thought Pippa was going to eat her. Or this was just Elizabeth's excuse so that Gram would carry her around all day...
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Playing on his new slip n slide with Papa Ray.
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Hanging out together
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Elizabeth did not want to slide.
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Backwards sliding!
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Elizabeth in her favorite place: Gram's lap.
It wouldn't be a birthday party without Kim, Papa Ray, and Papa Norm!
Nathan always sees this game on his other games and always wondered what it was about! As usual, Kim came through and got it for him.
A "Cars" birthday card! Kim didn't even know Nathan's theme was "Cars" and made it anyway! It worked perfectly.
Blowing out his "5" candle. He helped me bake his cake. He wanted a strawberry cake with pink frosting so that is what we made!
Uncle Brian and Auntie Laura hanging out at the party.
Eating his cake.
Elizabeth being goofy.
She ended up covered in cake. Good thing we had the hose out!
Laura and her new little friend Pippa. Pippa is 8 weeks old. Laura just got her yesterday! Pippa is a Goldendoodle. Nathan LOVED Pippa and was very sad when she left. Elizabeth was not a big fan and thought Pippa was going to eat her. Or this was just Elizabeth's excuse so that Gram would carry her around all day...
Playing on his new slip n slide with Papa Ray.
Hanging out together
Elizabeth did not want to slide.
Backwards sliding!
Elizabeth in her favorite place: Gram's lap.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Elizabeth's thoughts of the day
At church looking at the baptism font:
"Look, Nathan. We could throw lots of rocks in here!"
In the car:
"Dad, you should sit on the windshield and I'LL sit in the driver's seat."
On putting her toy Thomas in time out:
"He was rude with a bad attitude." (This is a line out of a funny book about a naughty crocodile."
"Look, Nathan. We could throw lots of rocks in here!"
In the car:
"Dad, you should sit on the windshield and I'LL sit in the driver's seat."
On putting her toy Thomas in time out:
"He was rude with a bad attitude." (This is a line out of a funny book about a naughty crocodile."
Grapes!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
A Clean Room
Friday, August 17, 2012
What would Auntie Laura want?
Auntie Laura's birthday is coming up in a month. I asked the kids what we should get her. Here is what they said:
Nathan: "How about some yarn for her knitting?"
Elizabeth: "From Farmer Brown's sheep!!"
After this, Nathan started to look through his room to find things Auntie Laura might like. He found a pack of gum and an old puzzle he doesn't play with. We can just throw in some yarn and I'm sure it will make a great gift.
Nathan: "How about some yarn for her knitting?"
Elizabeth: "From Farmer Brown's sheep!!"
After this, Nathan started to look through his room to find things Auntie Laura might like. He found a pack of gum and an old puzzle he doesn't play with. We can just throw in some yarn and I'm sure it will make a great gift.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Lounging
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Phone Calls
Today, Nathan was playing with some of his new birthday toys in his room. The phone rang. It was Papa Norm and Grandma Jane calling to wish him a happy birthday. I knocked on the door and here is the cute conversation that happened.
Me: "Nathan, you have a phone call."
Nathan (sighs): "I know. People have been calling ALL day."
Me: "Nathan, you have a phone call."
Nathan (sighs): "I know. People have been calling ALL day."
Nathan is 5!
Nathan is 5 years old today! It's hard to believe he's gotten so big and will be starting his last year of preschool in a few weeks. I don't want to think about him going to kindergarten next year.
Here are some recent pictures of him doing some of his favorite things.
He (of course) loves to play. Here he is at the "Playground of Dreams" in Kennewick. It is a super awesome playground. It has a castle and all kinds of hiding spots. He loves to climb and jump!
Throwing rocks in the river. He could throw rocks in the river all day long!
He loves the blue bridge and wants to drive over it every day. As we were here, he saw a moving van drive across the bridge. He also loves moving trucks. He thinks they are awesome and wishes we could move every day.
He loves playing in the water! He says he loves the Tri-Cities more than Spokane because there are more opportunities to do "water stuff." I think it's kind of true actually! He wants to go to the pool every day. At least we have a kiddie pool for the backyard. We'll have to get a bigger one next year! He will definitely be taking swimming lessons next summer. We moved here too late to sign up.
He loves snow cones! Since he's allergic to ice cream, snow cones are his special treat! Currently, his favorite is pineapple.
Don't let his face fool you. He loves it! This backyard pool is a hit.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Peaches!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Splash Pad!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
This is what happens when they don't see Auntie Laura for 2 weeks
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Inside our new house
We're renting a house here in Pasco. They did some cool remodeling in this house!
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I finally have a place to safely display those crystal bowls I got for wedding presents! There is no way the kids could get up there (easily).
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The house has some neat rock cubbies. Nathan likes to keep his crayons here.
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Here's the rock arch. They pretend it's a castle.
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A triangle in the wall! It's also up high so I find myself putting things here that I want out of reach. My sunglasses no longer have smudges on them from grubby little hands.
I finally have a place to safely display those crystal bowls I got for wedding presents! There is no way the kids could get up there (easily).
The house has some neat rock cubbies. Nathan likes to keep his crayons here.
Here's the rock arch. They pretend it's a castle.
A triangle in the wall! It's also up high so I find myself putting things here that I want out of reach. My sunglasses no longer have smudges on them from grubby little hands.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Olympics Day 2012-Day 7-Basketball!
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