Maybe she'll change her mind come spring and summer.....otherwise she'll be one sweaty Betty.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Crazy about Hats
There's just something about this hat. I'm not sure what it is. Julia loves it so much that she wears it night and day....I'm not kidding. Here's a picture of her sleeping with it at night:
Maybe she'll change her mind come spring and summer.....otherwise she'll be one sweaty Betty.
Maybe she'll change her mind come spring and summer.....otherwise she'll be one sweaty Betty.
Gifts from Grandma
My mom is a very gifted seamstress and quilter. Over the years, she has made everything from baby quilts and doll clothes to curtains, dust ruffles and pillow shams (the list could go on and on). This year she made beautiful aprons. Elise opened up a special Valentine package and found this little surprise.....heirloom quality to say the least. Thanks Grandma K! We love it!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
25 Random Things about Me (as published on Facebook)
1. I love Chicago (when it's not winter). But our next dwelling place will probably be in a warmer climate.
2. There's nothing better than a good nap in the sunshine. I was probably a cat in a former life.
3. I hate making phone calls for carry-out. The orders almost always turn out wrong.
4. I love being outside in the summer. My girls do too.
5. I enjoy gardening and am not afraid to get dirty. I don't quite have a vision for what things should look like, but hopefully that will come with time.
6. I am a sucker for Hugh Grant movies. Must be something about the accent.
7. I was an RA at my college dorm during my senior year at Purdue. It was a good experience and my out-of-state tuition, room and board were covered at 100%. Can't complain about that.
8. My first car (owned by me) was an old, cream-colored Chevy station wagon. I bought it from my aunt and uncle and its name was Oleo.
9. It was my idea to get a dog (after years of trying to convince Paul that it was a good idea). After this week's vet bills, we'll probably never have another dog again.
10. I'm a better baker than a cook. It probably has something to do with my sweet tooth.
11. My nicknames growing up were L, Laura-gadget, and LL Bean (or just Bean).
12. Paul taught me to drive a manual transmission vehicle on our first date.
13. I've been on at least three missions trip--Tennessee, Miami, FL (after Hurricane Andrew) and Mexico. They were life changing experiences.
14. I love Egg McMuffins from McDonald's.
15. I am not a saver. If it doesn't get used, it gets given away or thrown away.
16. My favorite meal is a grilled Filet Mignon with Indiana Sweet Corn. Yum!
17. I have a favorite candy for each holiday--Necco Sweethearts at Valentine's Day and Brach's Candy Corn at Halloween are at the top of my list (and brand does matter).
18. My feet are generally cold throughout the entire winter.
19. I have big babies. They're born big and grow quickly. Who would've thought?
20. My house is generally picked-up but not always very clean.
21. Paul taught me the game of baseball and made me a White Sox fan. We 'watched' them win the '05 World Series over the phone.....he was in Chicago working and I was at home in Detroit. It was quite a moment in history. Go White Sox!
22. I'm a strong believer that each child takes a little bit more of my brain at delivery. I'm not nearly as sharp as I once was.
23. On my dad's side, there have been 11 granddaughters born in a row. My Grandma says we don't know how to make babies with handles.
24. After growing up a middle child, I vowed never to have an odd number of children.
25. As of August, we'll have an odd number of children in our family..... Ooops! Did I just say that?!? ;>)
2. There's nothing better than a good nap in the sunshine. I was probably a cat in a former life.
3. I hate making phone calls for carry-out. The orders almost always turn out wrong.
4. I love being outside in the summer. My girls do too.
5. I enjoy gardening and am not afraid to get dirty. I don't quite have a vision for what things should look like, but hopefully that will come with time.
6. I am a sucker for Hugh Grant movies. Must be something about the accent.
7. I was an RA at my college dorm during my senior year at Purdue. It was a good experience and my out-of-state tuition, room and board were covered at 100%. Can't complain about that.
8. My first car (owned by me) was an old, cream-colored Chevy station wagon. I bought it from my aunt and uncle and its name was Oleo.
9. It was my idea to get a dog (after years of trying to convince Paul that it was a good idea). After this week's vet bills, we'll probably never have another dog again.
10. I'm a better baker than a cook. It probably has something to do with my sweet tooth.
11. My nicknames growing up were L, Laura-gadget, and LL Bean (or just Bean).
12. Paul taught me to drive a manual transmission vehicle on our first date.
13. I've been on at least three missions trip--Tennessee, Miami, FL (after Hurricane Andrew) and Mexico. They were life changing experiences.
14. I love Egg McMuffins from McDonald's.
15. I am not a saver. If it doesn't get used, it gets given away or thrown away.
16. My favorite meal is a grilled Filet Mignon with Indiana Sweet Corn. Yum!
17. I have a favorite candy for each holiday--Necco Sweethearts at Valentine's Day and Brach's Candy Corn at Halloween are at the top of my list (and brand does matter).
18. My feet are generally cold throughout the entire winter.
19. I have big babies. They're born big and grow quickly. Who would've thought?
20. My house is generally picked-up but not always very clean.
21. Paul taught me the game of baseball and made me a White Sox fan. We 'watched' them win the '05 World Series over the phone.....he was in Chicago working and I was at home in Detroit. It was quite a moment in history. Go White Sox!
22. I'm a strong believer that each child takes a little bit more of my brain at delivery. I'm not nearly as sharp as I once was.
23. On my dad's side, there have been 11 granddaughters born in a row. My Grandma says we don't know how to make babies with handles.
24. After growing up a middle child, I vowed never to have an odd number of children.
25. As of August, we'll have an odd number of children in our family..... Ooops! Did I just say that?!? ;>)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Snow Pictures
I'm sorry to all of my faithful readers for not posting as of late. It's been a busy month. Here are a few pictures of fun in the snow (which, by the way, we're ready to melt and for spring to come).
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Backyard Bird
This 'little' guy's been hanging around in our backyard this week. I think he's a Hawk, but I'm not 100% sure. He's a beautiful bird that likes to munch on the wildlife....we've not let Briscoe out in the backyard since!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Dear Santa
I've been a good mom all year. I've fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor's office more than my own doctor, sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree on the school playground. I was hoping you could spread my list out -- over several Christmases.
Since I had to write this letter with my son's red crayon, on the back of a receipt in the laundry room between cycles; and who knows when I'll find any more free time in the next 18 years, so now - -
*** Here are my Christmas wishes ***
Yours always with love and appreciation,
A Mom
P.S. One more thing . . You can cancel all my requests, if you can keep my children 'young' enough to believe in Santa.
Since I had to write this letter with my son's red crayon, on the back of a receipt in the laundry room between cycles; and who knows when I'll find any more free time in the next 18 years, so now - -
*** Here are my Christmas wishes ***
- I'd like a pair of legs that don't ache (-in any color, except purple, which I already have) and arms that don't hurt or flap in the breeze; but are strong enough to pull my screaming child out of the candy aisle in the grocery store.
- I'd also like a waist, since I lost mine somewhere in the seventh month of my last pregnancy.
- If you're hauling big-ticket items this year, I'd like fingerprint resistant windows and a radio that only plays adult music; a television that doesn't broadcast any programs containing talking animals; and a refrigerator with a secret compartment behind the crisper where I can hide to talk on the phone.
- On the practical side, I could use a talking doll that says, 'Yes, Mommy' to boost my parental confidence, along with two kids who don't fight and three pairs of jeans that will zip all the way up without the use of power tools.
- I could also use a recording of Tibetan monks chanting, 'Don't eat in the living room' and 'Take your hands off your brother,' because my voice seems to be just out of my children's hearing range and can only be heard by the dog.
- If it's too late to find any of these products, I'd settle for enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair in the same morning, or the luxury of eating food warmer than room temperature without it being served in a Styrofoam container.
- If you don't mind, I could also use a few miracles to brighten the holiday season. Would it be too much trouble to declare ketchup a vegetable? It will clear my conscience immensely.
- It would be helpful if you could coerce my children to help around the house without demanding payment as if they were the bosses of an organized crime family.
Yours always with love and appreciation,
A Mom
P.S. One more thing . . You can cancel all my requests, if you can keep my children 'young' enough to believe in Santa.
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