I know, I know....it's been forever. Let's face it. I'm a terrible blogger.
That being said.....our family is about to embark on a year long journey of random kindness. We will be performing one random act of kindness per week for the next year. We hope to get creative and illicit a lot of smiles. We'll be kicking it off this week in honor of Thanksgiving.
Stay tuned for week 1!!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone!
We had a great night at a wedding :) Lots of fun had by all! But, makes for a very tired New Year's Day.
Hoping 2011 is the best year yet!
We had a great night at a wedding :) Lots of fun had by all! But, makes for a very tired New Year's Day.
Hoping 2011 is the best year yet!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Broken bones.....or not?
A week from vowing to be a better blogger, I fell. It was a stupid fall. I was wearing boots that I knew were slippery. I ran on a polished concrete floor. I had even fallen once before while wearing the same boots on similar flooring. I didn't learn.
After 3hrs in the ER and several x-rays, they thought it was probably broken and put on a plaster splint (see above). Now, after an appointment with a specialist, a new full cast, more x-rays, and a CT scan it has been determined that it is, in fact, not broken. I have another 2 weeks in this cast at which point we'll re-evaluate as I'm still having a lot of pain with certain movements.
For now....it is simply a very difficult task to type anything, so I will be keeping this short - and probably not blogging much. Not that I was really blogging anyway.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Family Fun
Sunday, we decided to take the family here. Pumpkins, petting zoo, corn mazes, hay rack rides, toys....sounds like fun, right? So, we headed out! $40 and.....we're in!
Shaylyn was so excited she could hardly stand herself. Malea didn't really know what to expect. Easton....well.....this says it all:
Why so upset? Because, in true Easton style, he was being impatient. He is, by far, the most stubborn of my children. He is also persistent. NOT a good combination. He has been known to throw a mother of all tantrums for well over 45 minutes in an effort to get whatever it is that he wants. In this case, to get down and run to this:
After screaming and squirming and crying for 5 minutes while the group before him finished their ride, he finally got his turn....and he took it very seriously! Hope it was worth all the fuss.
How far?? THIS far (see that van way out there?? The pumpkins went well beyond it)
Then, it was off to Western town. Cool tire swings shaped like horses, and horses made out of barrels.
(yes...I'm actually IN a picture)
What happens if you don't listen to your parents:
And did you know that chickens eat corn? Malea was VERY curious about what all the animals ate. She found this corn cob on the ground and wanted the husk off of it. She used all her strength and still couldn't do it!
Shaylyn was so excited she could hardly stand herself. Malea didn't really know what to expect. Easton....well.....this says it all:
Why so upset? Because, in true Easton style, he was being impatient. He is, by far, the most stubborn of my children. He is also persistent. NOT a good combination. He has been known to throw a mother of all tantrums for well over 45 minutes in an effort to get whatever it is that he wants. In this case, to get down and run to this:
After screaming and squirming and crying for 5 minutes while the group before him finished their ride, he finally got his turn....and he took it very seriously! Hope it was worth all the fuss.
Malea, on the other hand, was having a blast and wasn't afraid to show it!
So, the pumpkin farm had the coolest thing EVER. It was the "Bloomsbury Blaster".
What does a "Bloomsbury Blaster" do, you ask?? Well....it rockets pumpkins out into a field of course!
How far?? THIS far (see that van way out there?? The pumpkins went well beyond it)
The girls were VERY intriqued. And Easton, well....he ran. Why? Because that's what boys do best.
They even had a mini-version that shot out corn cobs!
Then, it was off to Western town. Cool tire swings shaped like horses, and horses made out of barrels.
(yes...I'm actually IN a picture)What happens if you don't listen to your parents:
They embarass you and make you stick your head in this contraption.
They had all kinds of cool homemade toys. This big slide was one of them. It was cool, because the inside of the pipe was still a little bumpy, so all the kids thought it was fun to yell as they went through it. The bumps made for an interesting sound!
Can't have a farm without animals. So, that's where we went next. Malea thought this guy was pretty cool. She was hesitant to touch him at first, but she eventually did.
And did you know that chickens eat corn? Malea was VERY curious about what all the animals ate. She found this corn cob on the ground and wanted the husk off of it. She used all her strength and still couldn't do it!
From the animal area, Malea spotted pedal car tracks! She could hardly contain herself. I about had my arm ripped out of the socket as she pulled me in that direction. Patience is NOT her strong suit.
After a little struggle to get started, she learned an important life lesson. Sometimes you just need a little push from your dad.
And with that....she was off!
Easton was content to just imagine he was flying by at 200mph. This is serious business you know.
And finally....what would a trip to the pumpkin farm be without a corn maze?
And with that......happy fall everyone!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Imagination
im·ag·i·na·tion [ih-maj-uh-ney-shuhn] - the faculty of imagining, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses.
As a child, I was constantly using my imagination. I would play in my fantasy world for hours upon hours. Of course, I was an only child, and there were no kids in the neighborhood. I pretty much didn't have a choice. I had fun though.....
The Christmas when Shaylyn was 2, I remember being so excited. I went out and bought her every doll accessory known to man. I could not WAIT to see her play with it all. It was like getting to relive a little of my own childhood. I could just picture the fun she was going to have. Much to my disappointment, she is not an imaginative child. She has never really enjoyed pretending, and would much rather play a game with a friend. Sigh.
Then came Malea. She is quite possibly even more imaginative than I was as a child. I love watching her play, especially when she doesn't know I'm watching. I went in her room the other day to put something away in her dresser, and this is what I found:
Cute or what??
You can also often find her like this:
Don't have the people to play with?? Can't get to the people? Just use your hands!! She will put her hands in her play cars as people too. I love it!!
As a child, I was constantly using my imagination. I would play in my fantasy world for hours upon hours. Of course, I was an only child, and there were no kids in the neighborhood. I pretty much didn't have a choice. I had fun though.....
The Christmas when Shaylyn was 2, I remember being so excited. I went out and bought her every doll accessory known to man. I could not WAIT to see her play with it all. It was like getting to relive a little of my own childhood. I could just picture the fun she was going to have. Much to my disappointment, she is not an imaginative child. She has never really enjoyed pretending, and would much rather play a game with a friend. Sigh.
Then came Malea. She is quite possibly even more imaginative than I was as a child. I love watching her play, especially when she doesn't know I'm watching. I went in her room the other day to put something away in her dresser, and this is what I found:
Cute or what??
You can also often find her like this:
Don't have the people to play with?? Can't get to the people? Just use your hands!! She will put her hands in her play cars as people too. I love it!!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Fall
Technically, fall is here. Our weather hasn't shown it too much this week though! I love it! Mid 70's. If only it could be that way all year!
I grew up saying that I couldn't imagine EVER living anywhere without snow - and truthfully, I couldn't! I just KNEW I had to have some snow every year. Well, now that I have children and a house of my own......I think I'd be alright without the snow, slush, puddles, boots, lost mittens & hats, bulky coats, etc. It is simply far too much work to go anywhere, or do anything.
The shortened daylight hours get to me too. I'm definitely one to need the sun shining in my windows, and the fresh air coming in to keep me motivated. Winter hits and I just feel down and lethargic all the time. NOT the way to be when you have 3 kids!!
Anyway, all that to say that we've been enjoying the gorgeous weather, and I even pushed myself to bring out the camera while we played.
Enjoy!
There's some serious concentration going on here. I believe this was taken when she and Shaylyn were racing. Shay on her rollerblades, Malea on her scooter.
Nope....she didn't fall afterwards. She practices quite a bit. Apparently that's "all there is to do" outside with no neighbor kids.
This is the face I get when he tells me his version of "no". I plan to do an entire blog post one of these days on Easton's faces, because there are many, and I love them all!
Yes....she did this herself. Shaylyn showed her once, and in true Malea-style, she had the hang of it immediately. The kid is crazy coordinated.
How can you resist this grin??
I grew up saying that I couldn't imagine EVER living anywhere without snow - and truthfully, I couldn't! I just KNEW I had to have some snow every year. Well, now that I have children and a house of my own......I think I'd be alright without the snow, slush, puddles, boots, lost mittens & hats, bulky coats, etc. It is simply far too much work to go anywhere, or do anything.
The shortened daylight hours get to me too. I'm definitely one to need the sun shining in my windows, and the fresh air coming in to keep me motivated. Winter hits and I just feel down and lethargic all the time. NOT the way to be when you have 3 kids!!
Anyway, all that to say that we've been enjoying the gorgeous weather, and I even pushed myself to bring out the camera while we played.
Enjoy!
There's some serious concentration going on here. I believe this was taken when she and Shaylyn were racing. Shay on her rollerblades, Malea on her scooter.
Nope....she didn't fall afterwards. She practices quite a bit. Apparently that's "all there is to do" outside with no neighbor kids.
This is the face I get when he tells me his version of "no". I plan to do an entire blog post one of these days on Easton's faces, because there are many, and I love them all!
Yes....she did this herself. Shaylyn showed her once, and in true Malea-style, she had the hang of it immediately. The kid is crazy coordinated.
How can you resist this grin??
And, to finish off the afternoon, storytime under an umbrella, in the yard, with your favorite sister!
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