Friday, April 26, 2013
Quick snippet about my latest project
This is my latest project. This is actually for Alex's teacher for teacher appreciate week which isn't for another couple of weeks, but I went ahead and made it up as I didn't want to forget (and I was excited to do it). Alex said he didn't think she was allergic to peanuts so here's to hoping : ) I wish I had more people to make these for as they are fun to do. Maybe I'll find reasons to make these up, lol. I didn't have the correct ribbon so I will have to get that next time though. Alex and Chris both thought it was awesome.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
It's almost May?!?!?!
Where has April gone? It seems like time is flying bye. We're almost at the 5th month of the year. Alex has a little over a month left in school. Crazy. I keep trying to slow it down to no avail so I try to enjoy it as much as possible. Alex has been enjoying soccer and has been improving. He can't decide if he wants to play soccer or football in the fall. My vote is soccer because it's not as much of a commitment, but if he really wants to we'll support it. Aaron is as hilarious and curious as ever. We are considering putting him in part time preschool soon. I don't really want to, but think he'd probably love it and it'd be good for him. Then there's elliott. He's still as chubby as ever and is really close to rolling all the way over. I also think he's teething as he puts everything in his mouth. He thinks his brothers are awesome and they love him a lot. It's going to be interesting once he becomes mobile.
Friday, April 19, 2013
2 blogs
I've come to realize that I wanted a better way to categorized my blogs than what this site offers. Therefore, I have started another blog with word press. HOWEVER, I will still use this blog for quick, non specific posts. With word press I will be able to break up my posts more specifically-there will now be categories for each of boys, house updates, extended versions of the fun stuff we do, as well as ones for Chris and myself. Don't worry, I will still post the link to Facebook for everyone.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Been busy around here
So Chris and I blocked out the entire month is April to stay around home and work on house projects as well as take it easy. Last Saturday was quite relaxing with a soccer game in the morning, but that was pretty much it. The two older boys got to play the entire day (together with us and with friends), and we got to spend some time with just Elliott. Sunday brought more play time and relaxing.
The week has flown by since then- tomorrow is already Thursday. Today was a very productive day for me. I made some bug spray (water and vanilla extract), some ant bait (borax, sugar, and water), and cleaned up one of the beds in the back as well as getting some of the flowers planted. The picture below is a panorama view so that's why it might look a bit odd. I still have space for a few more flowers there (and might move the white one as it was the only one that "came with the house." Aaron and Alex helped me with the planting process which they enjoyed. Elliott watched us the whole time while chilling in his exersaucer.
I also got the front windows cleaned off so Aaron and I could once again use his window markers. He loves drawing with them and asked if he could spell a word. He wanted to write his name. I showed him how to write the r and n then he did it on his own. The rest he did completely on his own. He even said the, "o is so easy" when writing it.
I have more to say, but that'll have to wait until another day as I'm tired and going to try to catch some zzzz's. Night all.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Projects, bills, and kids
I started a painting project today; however, between paying bills, having an infant and toddler at home, playing outside, and other daily things I didn't get it all the way finished. Yet I'm pleased with how far I got. I know it might seem like much, but to me it was a lot. We are planning on doing the game room Mario themed and so I have been browsing pinterest for ideas to go along with my own. I found on there where someone had taken their doors and painted them as warp pipes. I thought this was a great idea so that's what I've done (see picture below). Eventually I'll get a wall sticker of the piranha plant instead of the printed picture, but you get the idea. Aaron helped me paint some which was adorable. He loves to do it! I'm excited to finish it and unleash my creative side on this room-it's been a while so I need to dust that side off. I'll attempt to keep this updated with progress as I go. Hope you all enjoy!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Beautiful days and fun outside
It's once again a beautiful day and Aaron has taken all riding toys for a spin. For living in town we couldn't have been blessed with a more perfect place. We're at the end of a cul-de-sac and our cross street is a road with cul-de-sac's on both ends. There are lots of trees so it's nice and shady thus playing in the driveway works well.
Move forward to this afternoon, the clouds cleared up, the sun came out, and it got warm..... had to have the air on in the car. Glad to have all those trees!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Highlights of a nice weekend
We had a nice time this past weekend. We were able to get some much needed work done around the house (the yard finally got mowed and the piles of laundry got done). On Saturday, Alex scored three goals at his soccer game; it was his best game yet. We played outside most of the day as it was great weather again. That night my Aunt Kim stopped by on her way into Austin. We spent several hours taking and enjoying each others company before taking her to her hotel.
On Sunday Chris and I got to sleep until 8 am which was good since we were up late the night before. The boys were excited to spike their hair for church (it helps the both have great hair). Sunday afternoon Aaron and I went to a local garden center where he helped me pick out a hanging basket and some small flowers to plant in a pot. He was so excited and wanted to buy every pink flower he saw. Also, over the course of the weekend Alex read two entire Diary of the Wimpy Kid books. He has found a love of reading that he shares with his parents.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Crazy 8 and chicken
Today I had plans to finish the rearranging I'd started yesterday, but Aaron came up to me after lunch with the deck of crazy 8's and asked if I could play a game with him. Well one game turned into about 20, and then we played several rounds of a game called Hiss. You build snakes by matching colors. When you complete a snake (head, body, tail) it's yours. You win by getting the most snakes. Below is a picture of Aaron with one of his snakes. Then we went to chick fil a for lunch since Aaron had been good all week. That's his favorite place because he loves their chicks (their chicken nuggets). They also offer a fruit cup which he devours as well. After that it was time to get Alex from school. It ended up being a fun day, and the housework will be there tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Spock eyebrow and teething
Elliott came out of the womb with an eyebrow that sticks up. We've deemed it the spock eyebrow which has earned him the nickname Spock. No amount of trying to make it go down has been effective; even after a bath. It makes me laugh often. It'll be interesting to see how it grows. Also, he's been putting anything he can grab in his mouth so perhaps some teeth soon.....But given Chris's history who knows (for those of you who don't know he didn't have any teeth until after he was one).
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
We do stuff a lot
So, in conclusion, as I begin to expound upon all these outings we do perhaps the questions of how and why are answered. I hope you all enjoy the glimpses into our lives. Anyone is welcome to join us anytime:)
Non sleeping infant and trains
That cute baby below has been a non sleeping infant since last week. He hardly sleeps for more than 30 minutes at a time during the day, and wakes up many times during the night now instead of just one. Maybe he's growing? He also won't fall asleep. He now usually is upset for a time before finally falling to sleep, but only if sweet Caroline is playing. He's been incredibly vocal the last couple of days and tries hard to sit up from a laying position. It makes it very hard to do much of anything, but at least I get cute baby smiles out of it.
On a separate note, Aaron loves trains- especially these dinosaur train ones. I'm glad he make believe plays with them. He's got quite the imagination, and since I've been working with Elliott a lot lately it's good he can entertain himself.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Lizard friends
This is one of the many lizard friends have living in our shed and garage. We like having then around to help eat the bugs. However, I have occasionally run one over.....whoops. When Aaron saw this one today he said, "look, this lizard isn't dead! You didn't run over him!" So this one lives another day.