Its been a long time since I've posted. We've definately have been busy.
Monday night after work, Wendy and I did some Christmas shopping and dinner. It was a lot of fun. She's having foot surgery the first week of December, so needs to get all her shopping done early.
I only worked Monday and Tuesday this week. What a way to go! I wish I had more weeks like that! I had Wednesday off work to take Becca to Iowa City for her Thyroid checkup.
Mom went with me because Tim couldn't take too much time off this week. We thought Becca would sleep on the way down, but she stayed awake, looking for Semi trucks (my-my, in her words). She would wave as we passed them, then ask, " where is he?". It was really cute. We stopped at Coralville Mall to check it out, eat lunch and spend some time playing in their kiddie area. She loved it all. She got a couple new outfits and watched Santa from a distance. We're trying to slowly desensitize her, rather than plopping her down on his lap and have her make a big scene!
The Drs. visit went well. I think the worst part for her, was the blood pressure cuff! LOL!
But she was able to be distracted by the bubbles the nurse was blowing. They are so good to try to make the situation comfortable for everyone, kids and adults alike. As much as I hate that we have to go to Iowa City for Becca, I love the attention we get when we are there.
Blood was drawn to do some level checks on her T4 and TSH, and we should know this coming week. I'm going to give them a little extra time to get back to me, just because of the holiday thrown in there.
Thursday was spent having 2 Thanksgiving meals, as it often is for us. Started out at Aunt Lynda's, with Mom's side of the family, then we traveled out to Denver to see Gpa Steve (Gaga seeeeeeee, in Becca's words). She loved all the food. She filled up on a lot of sweet pickles (thats my girl), potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie! mmmmmmmm!
Today we spent Christmas shopping as a family. That was a lot of fun. And even more fun to see Tim spoil the heck out of her! He spent way more than I would have had I gone myself, and came home with a car load for her! I reminded him that there are 4 sets of Grandparents that will be buying for her too, and he said, " thats fine, I want to be sure that she gets this though..so they can buy whatever they want!" )Grandparents, email me for a list of what she needs and already has! *wink*
Well, I've got to go wake Becca up from her nap soon. She and I will be heading off to church, before coming home to watch UNI in there start of the playoff games with Daddy!
GO PANTHERS!
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
week of organinzing
Finally Friday!
This week, has been full of organzing and decluttering. Becca has outgrown most of her toys (thankgoodness for xmas coming!) so we put away a lot of her baby toys. She so interested in activities, rather than play toys right now. She loves cars, blocks, coloring and books, so we kept all those out. Its so neat to see her interests change.
We bought a new computer. So we've also spent time going thru and organinzing our files before transfering them to the new system. Tim is in love with the 22 inch flat screen monitor. That thing is huge. Just what he needs...something else to keep him at the computer playing games even longer!
This weekend we have the Lee family Thanksgiving at my Grandpa Dale's. Thats always a lot of family in a small house. But good food and visits with everyone we don't see very often will be enjoyed. But sometime this weekend we've got to get the bathroom completed. Its definately time!
This week, has been full of organzing and decluttering. Becca has outgrown most of her toys (thankgoodness for xmas coming!) so we put away a lot of her baby toys. She so interested in activities, rather than play toys right now. She loves cars, blocks, coloring and books, so we kept all those out. Its so neat to see her interests change.
We bought a new computer. So we've also spent time going thru and organinzing our files before transfering them to the new system. Tim is in love with the 22 inch flat screen monitor. That thing is huge. Just what he needs...something else to keep him at the computer playing games even longer!
This weekend we have the Lee family Thanksgiving at my Grandpa Dale's. Thats always a lot of family in a small house. But good food and visits with everyone we don't see very often will be enjoyed. But sometime this weekend we've got to get the bathroom completed. Its definately time!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Fun and productive weekend
We've had a really good weekend! Becca's week ended by spending her day on Friday with Grandma Deb as usual, however Xavier had no school because of conferences, so he was able to hang out with the as well! Becca loved the company! After Becca went down for the night, I went to crop at Sarah's house. I got a lot accomplished...6 pages of Becca's scrapbook and am completely up to date!
Saturday we spent time getting the yard and garden ready for the winter. Instead of raking and bagging all the leaves in the yard, we opted to mow the yard and mulch the leaves at the same time! Saved time, energy and sore muscles!
Tim had won some tickets to the UNI football game, so Becca went to church and to play at Wendy's while we witnessed the Panthers kick some Indiana State tushy. We enjoyed the time doing something different and who wouldn't want to watch the number 1 rated team in the nation beat yet another team? Neither of us were filled up by the giant pretzel that we ate at the game, so we stopped and brought home chinese afterwards. I can eat chinese anytime!
Today was sooo lazy. Becca and I didn't get up until 7, then after breakfast, reading the sunday paper and looking thru the toy ads, Becca and I needed more sleep. We took a 2 hour nap and woke up to find a ham in the oven, dishes washed and the porch cleaned off! Wow! I need to take naps more often! Tim was very productive while we slept. After a large meal, we went to the park to play. Becca enjoyed the 65 degree weather and possibly the last chance to run and play on the playground equipment. I took lots of pictures, and will post a couple once I upload.
Wizard of Oz just started, so I don't have time to upload ... I'll wait till the witch and flying monkeys are on....I still get all nervous during that part! *wink*
Monday, November 05, 2007
Over the river and through the woods.....
....To Grandma Kathy's house we go!
Its been a long time since we've been able to see Grandma Kathy...all with her being retired and traveling and us with Tim working weekends! So Saturday we took off to DeWitt, Ia to spend the night. We had to stop just before getting to their house, because we wanted them to experience the "Trick or Treat" with Becca in her lion costume. So in the middle of the John Deere implement dealer's parking lot, we changed Becca into her costume. Of course we couldn't just hop in the car and drive another 4 minutes down the road....cause she saw the Tractors! Daddy walked to the tractors with her, and let her see how big they were. I have a couple of cute pics of her in her lion costume and the tractors that I may upload later.
Grandma Kathy had candy waiting for Becca when we got to the driveway! I succumbed to the fact that Becca was going to get sweets, and a lot of them this weekend. Oh well, we'll make up for the loss of fruits and veggies at a later date!
Tim's sister Lisa and the kids, Tyler and Sami joined us for a roast dinner and just hung out a bit. They hadn't seen Becca since last Christmas, so that was fun too. Becca loved Sami, though she was a little leary of Ty. But by the end of the night, she was giving hugs all the way around.
Cards were played after Becca went down for the night, and again on Sunday when Becca took a short nap. I'm happy to report that the ladies ROCK!!!! *me doing a little happy dance*
On the way home, we stopped at Palisades Kepler State Park outside of Cedar Rapids to stretch our legs and check out the leafs. What a pretty park! We stopped down by the river and let Becca run. Tim explained to her that fish live in the water...so of course she made her fishy face the rest of the time there. We got some cute pictures of her exploring. I'll post some of those pics too.
Well, I have met Tim's chin for the first time since we started dating! New policy at his work, required him to shave the beard. He can keep his mustache, so he has..so far! Becca didn't really notice until we sat her up on his lap. Then she touched his face and said, " Where is it?" It was adorable. I'll need to re-create that moment for scrapbooking purposes!
Pictures to come tonight!
Its been a long time since we've been able to see Grandma Kathy...all with her being retired and traveling and us with Tim working weekends! So Saturday we took off to DeWitt, Ia to spend the night. We had to stop just before getting to their house, because we wanted them to experience the "Trick or Treat" with Becca in her lion costume. So in the middle of the John Deere implement dealer's parking lot, we changed Becca into her costume. Of course we couldn't just hop in the car and drive another 4 minutes down the road....cause she saw the Tractors! Daddy walked to the tractors with her, and let her see how big they were. I have a couple of cute pics of her in her lion costume and the tractors that I may upload later.
Grandma Kathy had candy waiting for Becca when we got to the driveway! I succumbed to the fact that Becca was going to get sweets, and a lot of them this weekend. Oh well, we'll make up for the loss of fruits and veggies at a later date!
Tim's sister Lisa and the kids, Tyler and Sami joined us for a roast dinner and just hung out a bit. They hadn't seen Becca since last Christmas, so that was fun too. Becca loved Sami, though she was a little leary of Ty. But by the end of the night, she was giving hugs all the way around.
Cards were played after Becca went down for the night, and again on Sunday when Becca took a short nap. I'm happy to report that the ladies ROCK!!!! *me doing a little happy dance*
On the way home, we stopped at Palisades Kepler State Park outside of Cedar Rapids to stretch our legs and check out the leafs. What a pretty park! We stopped down by the river and let Becca run. Tim explained to her that fish live in the water...so of course she made her fishy face the rest of the time there. We got some cute pictures of her exploring. I'll post some of those pics too.
Well, I have met Tim's chin for the first time since we started dating! New policy at his work, required him to shave the beard. He can keep his mustache, so he has..so far! Becca didn't really notice until we sat her up on his lap. Then she touched his face and said, " Where is it?" It was adorable. I'll need to re-create that moment for scrapbooking purposes!
Pictures to come tonight!
Friday, November 02, 2007
Halloween
Becca and Xavier as Lions!
Trick or Treat @ Wendy's
ROARRRRRRRRR
Happy Lion!Just posting a couple pics from Halloween...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Fun girls weekend!
Becca watching Daddy scoop out pumpkin goo
Our attempt to pose her with her pumpkins
I had a blast in Des Moines this weekend with my girlfriends from work. We spent the afternoon shopping in Des Moines on Saturday and found 2 great scrapbooking stores. I called my sister in awe after being in the first store for 10 minutes. There will definately be another trip to the stores, and my Wendy must be there! I've added the two store's websites to my favorite links on my blog...check them out! We spent the night and went to Jordan Creek Mall on Sunday, where I picked up 2 outfits for Christmas for Becca and a "My New Potty Book". For Becca of course! *wink* We're starting to think about potty training!
Tim and Becca did just fine here at home. They played, went on walks, read books and worked on putting puzzles together. She's a pro at puzzles now! I was so excited to see her though. When I woke up at 7 in the hotel room, I was ready to come home to Becca. I missed her a lot. But when I got home, I could tell that she was definately a Daddy's girl.
Last night Daddy carved Becca's pumpkin! We stripped her down to her diaper, so that she could get down and dirty in the pumpkin goo too, but she refused. She let Daddy do all the messy work, while I tried to coax her into at least sitting down next to Daddy for some pictures.
But until all the newspaper and pumpkin goo was gone, she wouldn't even think of it. I guess she's got some girl in her after all!
So onto Halloween! I'll be posting more pictures from trick or treating as soon as we're done!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Pumpkin Town Fun!
Tim was out of town again today for another work conference in Iowa City, and wasn't expected home until after dinner time. But as Becca and I sat at a stoplight on the way home from work and daycare, we spotted Daddy, going the opposite way and pointing towards Pumpkin Town!!!!
Cedar Valley Community Church has an excellent Pumpkintown on their campus that is free to get in, and they have free activites, games, story times, treats, petting zoo, and lots of pumpkins to choose from that are very reasonably priced!
So we did. It was obviously different this year with Becca able to get up and walk away while we were trying to take the perfect pumpkin patch picture. She's not going to sit and pose for anyone. We need to work on that yet. And to get her to smile for the camera is next to impossible. But we got some good shots, and even though there is not alot of smiles shown, she was incredibly happy and excited to be there, and loved watching all the activity and other kids.
She picked out her two very own mini pumpkins...and Daddy picked out a big one for us to bring home! She was a little nervous about the petting zoo...but she did neigh for the miniture ponies and baaa for the goats.
We came home afterwards, and even played in some leaves. We were suprised how much fun she had with that! We weren't so sure how she would react, but it was a good time for all three of us. I've posted some pics below, along with last years pumpkin pics and this years....what a difference a year makes.
Looking forward to the weekend.
Just a quick little post! I'm counting down the hours for girls trip to Des Moines this weekend. A couple girlfriends and I are heading down to check out some Scrapbooking stores, as well as having our own little wine tasting party in the hotel room once we're done shopping for the afternoon. I'm sooo excited. It will be my first trip since getting pregnant! Yahoo.....
So...don't be affraid to call and check in on Tim and Boo....I have so much confidence in them being just fine. Its me that will be a mess I'm sure. I'm going to miss my little punk!
So...don't be affraid to call and check in on Tim and Boo....I have so much confidence in them being just fine. Its me that will be a mess I'm sure. I'm going to miss my little punk!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Uncle David giving golf cart rides. With all the hills and so much room to roam...it was like a rollercoaster for the kids. We could hear Xavier screaming from the other side of the property! What fun!
Becca caught in the sun with a fall breeze
oh...you caught me climbing the tree!
Parade wave!!!!!!!
A view from the driveway, but the property has more levels.
Great fall weekend
What a fun weekend we have had! On Saturday, my Uncle David and Aunt Diane had a Smith family get together at their beautiful Brooklyn, Ia home. As rainy and cold as its been all last week, we had PERFECT sunny and 70degree weather all day! It was just georgous! The drive down was pretty as well, as the cold weather this last week really made the color in the trees pop! Nothing like rolling hills, harvested fields and autumn trees to make this fall day seem just right!
All the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and their children were there (minus a handful)...so there was a lot of catching up and playing to be done, not to mention all the food! Their house sits atop an awesome hill, surrounded by trees, and a lot of room to roam. Different layers and levels to the yards and gardens gave the kids oodles of playroom! There was so much to do. Becca prefered the wagon rides...but there was also bikes and tricycles to ride around the circle drive, Golf cart rides given by Uncle David, baseball, basketball, archery, metal detecting, a pinata for the little kids, scavanger hunt (jewels and money to split between the bigger kids), and of course pumpkin carving. I heard rumors that there was apple bobbing, but there was so much other stuff to keep everyone busy, that we never got around to it. Wow...what wonderful memories that day will hold for a long time. I know I will keep it close...and can't image what the little kids think...must of been a blast for them. Uncle David always has a toy to bring out, and never lets them down. Thank you Dave and Diane for being such great hosts, all the prep and cleanup, and for creating such special memories for all of us. We love you!
I've added some pictures from our extra special day. Needless to Becca slept the 1 1/2 drive home! She didn't stop all day...she was still tired today! I think all of us where!
All the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and their children were there (minus a handful)...so there was a lot of catching up and playing to be done, not to mention all the food! Their house sits atop an awesome hill, surrounded by trees, and a lot of room to roam. Different layers and levels to the yards and gardens gave the kids oodles of playroom! There was so much to do. Becca prefered the wagon rides...but there was also bikes and tricycles to ride around the circle drive, Golf cart rides given by Uncle David, baseball, basketball, archery, metal detecting, a pinata for the little kids, scavanger hunt (jewels and money to split between the bigger kids), and of course pumpkin carving. I heard rumors that there was apple bobbing, but there was so much other stuff to keep everyone busy, that we never got around to it. Wow...what wonderful memories that day will hold for a long time. I know I will keep it close...and can't image what the little kids think...must of been a blast for them. Uncle David always has a toy to bring out, and never lets them down. Thank you Dave and Diane for being such great hosts, all the prep and cleanup, and for creating such special memories for all of us. We love you!
I've added some pictures from our extra special day. Needless to Becca slept the 1 1/2 drive home! She didn't stop all day...she was still tired today! I think all of us where!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
What a sleepy, lazy weekend! Becca went from one sweatsuit to another all weekend, and I was the same. The dark rainy days didn't help the matter, but it was good for naps all the way around!
Well, Tim was asked to kiss an owie for the first time this week! It was so cute, and he is so happy about this! He loves that Becca thinks he can fix things or protect her. Ego boost I think! Becca had a hangnail, and pointed it out to me, and said "OWA". I sympathized with her and went to get the clippers to fix it, and Tim said to her, " You have an owie? Do you want Daddy to kiss it and make it better?" And she said, " YEAHHHHHH"! He of course was all over it and kissed it to make it better. With every owie now, she runs to Daddy for kisses. How sweet!
Friday, Becca took a fall while at Grandma Deb's house. She's got a bump and scrape on the forehead, but she's ok otherwise. The two of them also went to Walmart where Grandma treated her to a couple new outfits, and Elmo and Grover toys. Becca is all about Elmo right now. We have to turn off the computer when she's not looking, and when she wants to play her Elmo games for the 19th time, we tell her Elmo had to take a nap, or went night-night. That usually works! But we have to be tricky about it.
Well, Becca has found a new game that she's awesome at. Something we didn't expect either! A family friend, Ceri, had included some pictured flashcards with a baby gift she sent for Becca after she was born. When Becca was about 6 months old, I started showing her the cards and naming the objects that were on them, (hat, apple, cat, turtle, kite, pizza, etc). We would do that about once a week. Then after her 1st birthday, she started wanting to get them out a little more often. I would still name them off, and she would take them from me and spread them all out on the floor to see all the different objects. This week Tim got them out spread them out on the floor, and for the 1st time, asked her to find a certain object. He was thrilled that she was able to identify and point out 21 of 34! I got home from work on Friday night, and didn't believe him, so we tried it again...sure enough! She did it! We're so proud of her! Thanks Ceri for the excellent idea! Grandma Deb has the other set at her house, with different objects, that she will have to start playing with too!
Well, Tim was asked to kiss an owie for the first time this week! It was so cute, and he is so happy about this! He loves that Becca thinks he can fix things or protect her. Ego boost I think! Becca had a hangnail, and pointed it out to me, and said "OWA". I sympathized with her and went to get the clippers to fix it, and Tim said to her, " You have an owie? Do you want Daddy to kiss it and make it better?" And she said, " YEAHHHHHH"! He of course was all over it and kissed it to make it better. With every owie now, she runs to Daddy for kisses. How sweet!
Friday, Becca took a fall while at Grandma Deb's house. She's got a bump and scrape on the forehead, but she's ok otherwise. The two of them also went to Walmart where Grandma treated her to a couple new outfits, and Elmo and Grover toys. Becca is all about Elmo right now. We have to turn off the computer when she's not looking, and when she wants to play her Elmo games for the 19th time, we tell her Elmo had to take a nap, or went night-night. That usually works! But we have to be tricky about it.
Well, Becca has found a new game that she's awesome at. Something we didn't expect either! A family friend, Ceri, had included some pictured flashcards with a baby gift she sent for Becca after she was born. When Becca was about 6 months old, I started showing her the cards and naming the objects that were on them, (hat, apple, cat, turtle, kite, pizza, etc). We would do that about once a week. Then after her 1st birthday, she started wanting to get them out a little more often. I would still name them off, and she would take them from me and spread them all out on the floor to see all the different objects. This week Tim got them out spread them out on the floor, and for the 1st time, asked her to find a certain object. He was thrilled that she was able to identify and point out 21 of 34! I got home from work on Friday night, and didn't believe him, so we tried it again...sure enough! She did it! We're so proud of her! Thanks Ceri for the excellent idea! Grandma Deb has the other set at her house, with different objects, that she will have to start playing with too!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
This week has flown by. I can't believe that its 10pm (way past my bedtime) on a Thursday night and the weekend is just around the corner! I'm up so late because of course I had to watch Grey's and after that, I watched Private Practice, which I recorded last night. And really the only reason I'm posting, is because I'm waiting for pictures to upload to Walgreens, so that I can be sure they will be ready for me to pick up in the morning! I love 24 hr Walgreens and 1 hour photo! Tomorrow night is Scrapbooking night at my sisters, no kids, just a bunch of girls crazy about our kids and scraping their perfect little lives!
Last night was Daddy-Daughter night while my mom and I went shopping for fall/winter wardrobe for Becca. We hit Kohls ( I love Wednesday sales!) and got 2 outfits, a sweatshirt, jeans and a new purple coat. ( I know Sarah is cheering for the purple * wink *) She's still in need for some long sleeve shirts, kahki pants and I wouldn't mind some new shoes for the little booger! Its so difficult for me to figure out what sizes to buy. She's so small, I'm still buying 12 month pants for the girl, and they are still falling off her little pixie butt! Geesh...to have the problem. But we are putting her in 18 month tops and dresses.
Speaking of weight issues. I'm joining the weight loss challenge again at work. Last year I lost 29lbs in the challenge over 24 weeks. That was the last 29lbs of the 80 I lost after having Becca, but its time for me to get back on the bandwagon!
Well, this is silly. Walgreen site must be asleep...like I should be, because its taking forever.
I've got to get to sleep. Happy almost-weekend!
Last night was Daddy-Daughter night while my mom and I went shopping for fall/winter wardrobe for Becca. We hit Kohls ( I love Wednesday sales!) and got 2 outfits, a sweatshirt, jeans and a new purple coat. ( I know Sarah is cheering for the purple * wink *) She's still in need for some long sleeve shirts, kahki pants and I wouldn't mind some new shoes for the little booger! Its so difficult for me to figure out what sizes to buy. She's so small, I'm still buying 12 month pants for the girl, and they are still falling off her little pixie butt! Geesh...to have the problem. But we are putting her in 18 month tops and dresses.
Speaking of weight issues. I'm joining the weight loss challenge again at work. Last year I lost 29lbs in the challenge over 24 weeks. That was the last 29lbs of the 80 I lost after having Becca, but its time for me to get back on the bandwagon!
Well, this is silly. Walgreen site must be asleep...like I should be, because its taking forever.
I've got to get to sleep. Happy almost-weekend!
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Fun Weekend
This has been a great weekend! Friday night, Tim suprised Becca and I by taking us out for dinner! That has been a rare occurance lately! So it was nice to go out and have someone else do the cooking! Becca was a good girl and ate off our plates, chatted with the manager and waitresses that walked by our table and earned herself a lollipop when we left! That manager said she was such a good girl, that he thought she needed one! She even said "thank you" when he let her pick it out! She easily makes us proud! We rented some movies on the way home, and watched Blades of Glory after Becca went down for the night. Silly movie, not my type, but it was worth a couple of laughs. I like Will Farrel, but so far, the only movie of his that I liked, has been ELF.
Saturday morning, Tim went into to work by 5am. Becca and I started off early too, and were at CostCutters when they unlocked the doors! Becca needed her 2nd haircut badly. She did a wonderful job. She sat absolutely still on my lap while they cut her hair. She looks so cute! Her hair is all the same length now, and styled in an adorable little Bob. I'll try to get a good picture and post it. We then went to Walmart for some necessities, and grabbed some Burger King for breakfast. She LOVES hashbrowns and sausage! She's my girl!!!!
After a nap and a quick playtime with Daddy, we dropped her off for a slumber party with Grandma Deb and Grandpa Bob! Tim and I went to a wedding for our friends Chris and Heather. What nice wedding! It was nice to meet and talk with their families, that we've heard so much about.
Tim and had all night to ourselfs, and it was only 6...so we decided to check out the new Isle of Capri Casino! I'm happy to say that we came home, $3.58 ahead! Hey....ahead by any amount is ahead! The casino is nice! They had a live band playing hit rock - old and new. I enjoyed the live music while playing slots, and Tim had fun playing 21. When we decided that $3.58 ahead was a good time for us to leave without loosing any, Tim decided that we needed to stop for icecream on the way home! So we did! We ended the night watching Bridge to Terabithia. That was good. I really liked that one.
Today has been kinda lazy. Between dodging down pours and baking banana bread, we're starting to make a list of Christmas wishes for Becca..Wow, can't believe that it will be here before we know it. But we've got to start buying a little at a time, or we'll never beable to afford Christmas!
Saturday morning, Tim went into to work by 5am. Becca and I started off early too, and were at CostCutters when they unlocked the doors! Becca needed her 2nd haircut badly. She did a wonderful job. She sat absolutely still on my lap while they cut her hair. She looks so cute! Her hair is all the same length now, and styled in an adorable little Bob. I'll try to get a good picture and post it. We then went to Walmart for some necessities, and grabbed some Burger King for breakfast. She LOVES hashbrowns and sausage! She's my girl!!!!
After a nap and a quick playtime with Daddy, we dropped her off for a slumber party with Grandma Deb and Grandpa Bob! Tim and I went to a wedding for our friends Chris and Heather. What nice wedding! It was nice to meet and talk with their families, that we've heard so much about.
Tim and had all night to ourselfs, and it was only 6...so we decided to check out the new Isle of Capri Casino! I'm happy to say that we came home, $3.58 ahead! Hey....ahead by any amount is ahead! The casino is nice! They had a live band playing hit rock - old and new. I enjoyed the live music while playing slots, and Tim had fun playing 21. When we decided that $3.58 ahead was a good time for us to leave without loosing any, Tim decided that we needed to stop for icecream on the way home! So we did! We ended the night watching Bridge to Terabithia. That was good. I really liked that one.
Today has been kinda lazy. Between dodging down pours and baking banana bread, we're starting to make a list of Christmas wishes for Becca..Wow, can't believe that it will be here before we know it. But we've got to start buying a little at a time, or we'll never beable to afford Christmas!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Finally an update!
Its been a bit since I've posted. I did change the layout a bit the other day, cause I was bored.
We've been spending a lot of time catching up with Tim since he's been back from Vegas, and spending time outside, because its been absolutely gorgeous! Its supposed to warm back up into the 8O's for the weekend.
We've been enjoying almost nightly walks as a family. Becca loves to stop and "bark" at dogs! Its so cute! I don't think these walks would ever be considered excercise, becuase a 2 block walk usually takes us 30-40 minutes! We take a lot of time to stop and look at leaves, planes in the sky, listen to birds, feeling the bark on trees.
This week and last, Becca has really had a language explosion! Its so cool. She will attempt to repeat just about anything. Yesterday, new words were : sweatshirt, stick, bird and bug. Last week was: light, Choo choo and Big Bird. We have even started hearing a couple of 2-3 word phrases : I got it, I did it, I see it, all done (which she's been saying since about 11 months)...today, when I said, " we need to brush your hair silly baby"? she replied , " bro he see" . When I asked her to put something away , she said, " yeah, yeah, puh away".
She's growing so quickly, and we're so proud of the big girls she's becoming!
We've been spending a lot of time catching up with Tim since he's been back from Vegas, and spending time outside, because its been absolutely gorgeous! Its supposed to warm back up into the 8O's for the weekend.
We've been enjoying almost nightly walks as a family. Becca loves to stop and "bark" at dogs! Its so cute! I don't think these walks would ever be considered excercise, becuase a 2 block walk usually takes us 30-40 minutes! We take a lot of time to stop and look at leaves, planes in the sky, listen to birds, feeling the bark on trees.
This week and last, Becca has really had a language explosion! Its so cool. She will attempt to repeat just about anything. Yesterday, new words were : sweatshirt, stick, bird and bug. Last week was: light, Choo choo and Big Bird. We have even started hearing a couple of 2-3 word phrases : I got it, I did it, I see it, all done (which she's been saying since about 11 months)...today, when I said, " we need to brush your hair silly baby"? she replied , " bro he see" . When I asked her to put something away , she said, " yeah, yeah, puh away".
She's growing so quickly, and we're so proud of the big girls she's becoming!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Tim's home
Becca was so happy to see Tim come in at the airport Wednesday night. Their flight actually arrived about 20 minutes early, and he was walking thru the gate just as we got to it! She dove out of my arms to to him with big smiles and lots of kisses for Tim. It was sweet. Although she was happy to see her Daddy, she didn't want to leave the airport...Something new and different to do I suppose.
Tim's trip went well. Of course in Vegas, there was a lot of walking, so he came home with sore and tired feet. They only had 1 day to really explore as they wished, so he tried to get a lot in, durring that short time. The rest of the trip was the security convention. He brought home an outfit and hat for Becca from the M&M Store...We haven't yet tried it on, but I'm sure it'll be adorable.
Thursday it was right back to the real world for Tim. Today (Saturday) he was right back to putting in a couple extra hours in the morning. We've taken a family trip to get groceries and ate lunch, and Becca fell asleep in the highchair. Poor punk!
I will try to upload some of Tim's Vegas pictures today, and see if there are any worth posting. I think we will just be laying low this weekend. Its been a long couple of weeks with Bathroom project and moving Wendy.
Tim's trip went well. Of course in Vegas, there was a lot of walking, so he came home with sore and tired feet. They only had 1 day to really explore as they wished, so he tried to get a lot in, durring that short time. The rest of the trip was the security convention. He brought home an outfit and hat for Becca from the M&M Store...We haven't yet tried it on, but I'm sure it'll be adorable.
Thursday it was right back to the real world for Tim. Today (Saturday) he was right back to putting in a couple extra hours in the morning. We've taken a family trip to get groceries and ate lunch, and Becca fell asleep in the highchair. Poor punk!
I will try to upload some of Tim's Vegas pictures today, and see if there are any worth posting. I think we will just be laying low this weekend. Its been a long couple of weeks with Bathroom project and moving Wendy.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Its the small things
I see for some reason, this is posting the incorrect date....today is really Tuesday, Sept 25th!
So Becca and I have faired pretty well for the last couple of days by ourselfs. Becca has definately noticed that Daddy is gone. Every morning we come downstairs for the first time, or when we come home after being out and about, she walks into the livingroom and looks to the couch, and comes back out to the kitchen with her hands in the air, as if shruggingher shoulders, and says, " Dadda ?" I remind her that Daddy went away in a plane, and she smiles and nods her head and says..." yeah-yeah ". She then points to the sky and says "Pane". Its so cute, to see her little mind figuring things out. I could just sit for hours and do nothing but watch her.
Yesterday, when Gpa Bob asked her where her red ball was...just as clear as could be, she said,
" Its outside! " The 3 of us were all suprised at how clear it was. Today, she was feeding herself applesauce with her own spoon and using a fork to stab her greenbeans and noodles with alfredo sauce. Like she's been doing it forever! I'm so proud of her and just the little things she masters every day! And she's so friendly! Saying " BYE " to everyone we passed at Walmart this evening. She has no idea how many people she makes smile every day!
Tim comes home tomorrow evening. So Becca and I will be meeting him at the gate! She'll be soooo excited to see him! Its times like this that I wish I had a 2nd digital camera, (because Tim has ours)...so that I could capture that moment. Just like I wanted to get pictures of the plane taking off and us on the gravel road watching him leave. How cool of a scrapbook page would that be?
Well, I'm going to sign off. I can actually get some things done tonight, since every other night this week I have my favorite shows to watch ! I love fall preview week! And I can't say enough how excited I am for Private Practice tomorrow night and Grey's Anatomy on Thursday. Poor Tim will be coming home to a wife thats glued to the TV! Ah....oh well, I've come home to a husband glued to the computer for nearly 10 years! *wink* Just teasin!
So Becca and I have faired pretty well for the last couple of days by ourselfs. Becca has definately noticed that Daddy is gone. Every morning we come downstairs for the first time, or when we come home after being out and about, she walks into the livingroom and looks to the couch, and comes back out to the kitchen with her hands in the air, as if shruggingher shoulders, and says, " Dadda ?" I remind her that Daddy went away in a plane, and she smiles and nods her head and says..." yeah-yeah ". She then points to the sky and says "Pane". Its so cute, to see her little mind figuring things out. I could just sit for hours and do nothing but watch her.
Yesterday, when Gpa Bob asked her where her red ball was...just as clear as could be, she said,
" Its outside! " The 3 of us were all suprised at how clear it was. Today, she was feeding herself applesauce with her own spoon and using a fork to stab her greenbeans and noodles with alfredo sauce. Like she's been doing it forever! I'm so proud of her and just the little things she masters every day! And she's so friendly! Saying " BYE " to everyone we passed at Walmart this evening. She has no idea how many people she makes smile every day!
Tim comes home tomorrow evening. So Becca and I will be meeting him at the gate! She'll be soooo excited to see him! Its times like this that I wish I had a 2nd digital camera, (because Tim has ours)...so that I could capture that moment. Just like I wanted to get pictures of the plane taking off and us on the gravel road watching him leave. How cool of a scrapbook page would that be?
Well, I'm going to sign off. I can actually get some things done tonight, since every other night this week I have my favorite shows to watch ! I love fall preview week! And I can't say enough how excited I am for Private Practice tomorrow night and Grey's Anatomy on Thursday. Poor Tim will be coming home to a wife thats glued to the TV! Ah....oh well, I've come home to a husband glued to the computer for nearly 10 years! *wink* Just teasin!
Leavin' on a Jet Plane
Well, I finally finished out my week of training for my new job. So far all is good. I enjoy it an will take anything over being on the phones taking orders again! I've been told by those in the department, that it is far less stress. I'm looking forward to this!
Yesterday morning, Becca and I saw Tim off to Vegas for 5 days! This is a business trip (whatever..its still Vegas!) for the largest security confrence that is held. I'm happy that he has 2 days to play out there, and relax a bit, away from the extra hours he's been putting in.
We stayed with him until he had to go through security at the Waterloo Airport, and with a couple dozen "Bye"s from Becca to Daddy (and the other 20 in line who kept smiling and waving at her too) she blew him one more kiss and we left him to get on the plane by himself. But I really wanted Becca to see the plane itself and put everything together. We had been telling her that Daddy was going "away on a plane" and she totally understands what a plane is when she sees and hears them in the sky...but I wanted it to all fit together for her.
Thats when I remembered that in highschool, my friend Gretchen and I, and my cousin katie, would park our car out on a gravel road that sits right at the end of a runway at the Waterloo Airport. We would hang out listening to our favorite music, laying on the hood of the car as a plane would land, flying directly over our heads! It was awesome. Yesterday, I wasn't sure which runway Tim's plane would use, but figured at least we would have a good view of the plane taking off for Becca to watch. Sure enough, Becca and I got out of the car, standing in the middle of the gravel road as the plane taxied and took off, coming right at us and over our heads! We stood directly under the plane! It was awesome! Becca hugged me as it flew over because of the noise...but quickly waved and said "bye Dadda!" and threw kisses to the plane!
It was great! I'm so happy that I remembered that spot and took her there too!
After that excitement, Becca went to play with Xavier and Grandma Deb while I helped my sister move! We had a lot of help starting at 8am and only made 2 trips with 4 trucks , 2 trailers, and5 cars filled with boxes and furniture. We were done "moving" at 11:30!
Becca and I came home for a late afternoon nap, and a trip to Target for some staples to put in the cupboard!
I'm sure we'll head over to Wendy's today to assist a little more with putting stuff away. Things are so cool overthere. When things are together and decorated, I'll take and post some pictures!
Yesterday morning, Becca and I saw Tim off to Vegas for 5 days! This is a business trip (whatever..its still Vegas!) for the largest security confrence that is held. I'm happy that he has 2 days to play out there, and relax a bit, away from the extra hours he's been putting in.
We stayed with him until he had to go through security at the Waterloo Airport, and with a couple dozen "Bye"s from Becca to Daddy (and the other 20 in line who kept smiling and waving at her too) she blew him one more kiss and we left him to get on the plane by himself. But I really wanted Becca to see the plane itself and put everything together. We had been telling her that Daddy was going "away on a plane" and she totally understands what a plane is when she sees and hears them in the sky...but I wanted it to all fit together for her.
Thats when I remembered that in highschool, my friend Gretchen and I, and my cousin katie, would park our car out on a gravel road that sits right at the end of a runway at the Waterloo Airport. We would hang out listening to our favorite music, laying on the hood of the car as a plane would land, flying directly over our heads! It was awesome. Yesterday, I wasn't sure which runway Tim's plane would use, but figured at least we would have a good view of the plane taking off for Becca to watch. Sure enough, Becca and I got out of the car, standing in the middle of the gravel road as the plane taxied and took off, coming right at us and over our heads! We stood directly under the plane! It was awesome! Becca hugged me as it flew over because of the noise...but quickly waved and said "bye Dadda!" and threw kisses to the plane!
It was great! I'm so happy that I remembered that spot and took her there too!
After that excitement, Becca went to play with Xavier and Grandma Deb while I helped my sister move! We had a lot of help starting at 8am and only made 2 trips with 4 trucks , 2 trailers, and5 cars filled with boxes and furniture. We were done "moving" at 11:30!
Becca and I came home for a late afternoon nap, and a trip to Target for some staples to put in the cupboard!
I'm sure we'll head over to Wendy's today to assist a little more with putting stuff away. Things are so cool overthere. When things are together and decorated, I'll take and post some pictures!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Little Miss Smarty Pants
Tonight was a fun night for us after school and work! Tim worked late once again, but pulled into the driveway at the same time! We quickly fed Becca her favorite, Green Beans along with a 1/2 a slice of bologna, and we headed out to go Halloween costume shopping!
Old Navy had all baby stuff, including costumes, 25% off! So Becca got a Lion costume and a Halloween t-shirt for just $21! What a deal! We chose a lion, or should we say lioness...because she loves to ROAAAR!!!! She even did it for the lady at the check out! They had a lot of really cute clothes for this season. I'm hit and miss with Old Navy for babies. Sometimes, the outfits are just to old looking for babies. But I really like what the have this season. We tried on a couple of winter/fall coats for her too. We tried on a 18/24 month, thinking she would need it to be sure there was enough room for sweaters and sweatshirts underneath...but she SWAM in it.
But even with the 25% discount, we decided we could still get it cheaper at target or walmart, for something that is ok for daycare. She doesn't need a dressy coat at this age!
We stopped at Taco Bell to grab supper for Tim and I and of course Becca had to have some also. She loves taco meat! Anything with spice, seasoning or sauce...she's all about it!
While Becca and I waited in the car for Tim to bring back the food, we practiced our counting! The last couple of days, we have noticed that when she carries around 2 toys, or 2 dolls, or 2 cups...she will say something to the effect of " dooooooooooooo". After trying to figure out what she is saying, I wondered if she might be saying "two" ? Who knows...but so tonight, in the car, I asked her if she wanted to count with me...she replied with , " yeah yeah!"
So I started off, using my pointer finger, "One"...( no participation from Becca)......now with two fingers up..." TWOooooo" (she pipes up with "Doooooooooooo"..hey that is what she was saying).......and of course will 3 fingers showing..."Threeeeeeee" ( and I get a "Eeeeeeeeeeee" from her!)
I was so proud, she even started clapping for herself! So we did it again, and again, and again! Each time she would repeat Dooooo and Eeeeeeeee for two and three. But of course as soon as Daddy comes back to the car and I tell him what she'd been doing...and tried again...she froze under pressure. Stage fright I guess. She wouldn't do it again! Darn it!
Lately, she's acted a little anxious about bath time, not quite sure why....but tonight I couldn't get her out of there! Must of been a stage. But we had to wash her hair...she decided that her taco meat needed to not only be in her tummy, and on her face, but also rubbed thoroughly in her hair.
Oh, by the way....Becca now knows how to turn off the tv! I found this out last week while I was trying to watch the last little bit of the weather report before leaving in the morning. She was in far more of a hurry to leave than I was, and was tired of waiting for me, or perhaps of me telling her to wait one more minute. So the last time I said that, she looked right at me and said, "NOooooooooo", walked over to the tv and turned it off! I completely about fell over! I laughed so hard....and she just looked at me like, " are you comin' or not, momma...cause I'm going to school!" Yesterday, I told her as we were getting ready for school, that I needed to find my own shoes, and turn off the tv. Little miss thing, walked over and turned it off for me! Again, surprised me and cracked me up! Tim didn't believe that this was happening, so I told him to ask her to turn it off...he did, said, " Becca, can you turn off the tv for Daddy? "...and sure enough, she put down the book she was looking at, walked up to the tv, turned it off, and sat back down with her book! So I'm looking at this now, as I guess we now have a helper? Now, to teach her to do the dishes!
Old Navy had all baby stuff, including costumes, 25% off! So Becca got a Lion costume and a Halloween t-shirt for just $21! What a deal! We chose a lion, or should we say lioness...because she loves to ROAAAR!!!! She even did it for the lady at the check out! They had a lot of really cute clothes for this season. I'm hit and miss with Old Navy for babies. Sometimes, the outfits are just to old looking for babies. But I really like what the have this season. We tried on a couple of winter/fall coats for her too. We tried on a 18/24 month, thinking she would need it to be sure there was enough room for sweaters and sweatshirts underneath...but she SWAM in it.
But even with the 25% discount, we decided we could still get it cheaper at target or walmart, for something that is ok for daycare. She doesn't need a dressy coat at this age!
We stopped at Taco Bell to grab supper for Tim and I and of course Becca had to have some also. She loves taco meat! Anything with spice, seasoning or sauce...she's all about it!
While Becca and I waited in the car for Tim to bring back the food, we practiced our counting! The last couple of days, we have noticed that when she carries around 2 toys, or 2 dolls, or 2 cups...she will say something to the effect of " dooooooooooooo". After trying to figure out what she is saying, I wondered if she might be saying "two" ? Who knows...but so tonight, in the car, I asked her if she wanted to count with me...she replied with , " yeah yeah!"
So I started off, using my pointer finger, "One"...( no participation from Becca)......now with two fingers up..." TWOooooo" (she pipes up with "Doooooooooooo"..hey that is what she was saying).......and of course will 3 fingers showing..."Threeeeeeee" ( and I get a "Eeeeeeeeeeee" from her!)
I was so proud, she even started clapping for herself! So we did it again, and again, and again! Each time she would repeat Dooooo and Eeeeeeeee for two and three. But of course as soon as Daddy comes back to the car and I tell him what she'd been doing...and tried again...she froze under pressure. Stage fright I guess. She wouldn't do it again! Darn it!
Lately, she's acted a little anxious about bath time, not quite sure why....but tonight I couldn't get her out of there! Must of been a stage. But we had to wash her hair...she decided that her taco meat needed to not only be in her tummy, and on her face, but also rubbed thoroughly in her hair.
Oh, by the way....Becca now knows how to turn off the tv! I found this out last week while I was trying to watch the last little bit of the weather report before leaving in the morning. She was in far more of a hurry to leave than I was, and was tired of waiting for me, or perhaps of me telling her to wait one more minute. So the last time I said that, she looked right at me and said, "NOooooooooo", walked over to the tv and turned it off! I completely about fell over! I laughed so hard....and she just looked at me like, " are you comin' or not, momma...cause I'm going to school!" Yesterday, I told her as we were getting ready for school, that I needed to find my own shoes, and turn off the tv. Little miss thing, walked over and turned it off for me! Again, surprised me and cracked me up! Tim didn't believe that this was happening, so I told him to ask her to turn it off...he did, said, " Becca, can you turn off the tv for Daddy? "...and sure enough, she put down the book she was looking at, walked up to the tv, turned it off, and sat back down with her book! So I'm looking at this now, as I guess we now have a helper? Now, to teach her to do the dishes!
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