My woes over losing my camera have diminished because of this. Please pray for all of us out here and all of those who have already lost homes to the fire.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
No, no, no
I am home from a fabulous girls' weekend away and have just in the past hour realized that my camera is lost. Actually, it is not even my camera but Joseph's--his fancy, amazing Nikon SLR that I wasn't even going to take but at the last minute, packed it anyway (and put it to good use!)
This morning it was in my carry-on bag until security pulled it out to rerun it through the X-ray machine. I remember slinging both the camera bag and my carry-on over my shoulder and then putting my shoes back on. But after that I do not remember carrying 2 things instead of one--and somehow my brain thought I just had the one carry-on. I was home for a few hours before I even realized I didn't have my camera anymore. Why is my brain so fried?
I have made many calls in the hopes of finding it--I don't even know if I left it at the airport or on the airplane. And I am just sick about it. Such a dreadful way to end an amazing weekend.
This morning it was in my carry-on bag until security pulled it out to rerun it through the X-ray machine. I remember slinging both the camera bag and my carry-on over my shoulder and then putting my shoes back on. But after that I do not remember carrying 2 things instead of one--and somehow my brain thought I just had the one carry-on. I was home for a few hours before I even realized I didn't have my camera anymore. Why is my brain so fried?
I have made many calls in the hopes of finding it--I don't even know if I left it at the airport or on the airplane. And I am just sick about it. Such a dreadful way to end an amazing weekend.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Liver Lous
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This baby is a little star in our family. We all dote on her and think her every move is either "cute" or "so big" or just plain fun. Take this video for example--we play I Gotta Feelin' for her all the time just to see her bouncing and laughing:*sorry the volume of the song in the background is so quiet...maybe we'll have to film another take in the morning :)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Outing
Last week on Labor Day we needed an outing. We'd returned from the cabin, grabbed lunch at Jimmy Johns, and Livs had (finally) slept 3 1/2 hours of the day away, waking up as a happy, rested, but busy baby.
This was a huge relief because she started the day quite early and after being awake about 10 minutes, she suddenly became the saddest, grumpiest, most emotionally fragile baby I have ever dealt with...in 6 years of parenting. Seriously, she was very upset and nothing would calm her down--not even a hand-held show on the iTouch :) It was really sad. And discouraging when we had so much work to do cleaning and packing after our long stay. Joseph and I had to take turns cuddling and soothing her so at least one of us could be working--slowed us down big time. But I learned to feel more gratitude than ever before that I have never had a colicky baby. Even at 18 months an inconsolable baby is hard.
Anyway, that afternoon we were headed east for a family dinner so we stopped at Gardner Village for some down time on our way. Just the first of many fall visits to one of our favorite places...
Livs was not about to share her bread with the ducks--it's a good thing we had fresh bread with us and not the old, dried up stuff we usually bring :)
This was a huge relief because she started the day quite early and after being awake about 10 minutes, she suddenly became the saddest, grumpiest, most emotionally fragile baby I have ever dealt with...in 6 years of parenting. Seriously, she was very upset and nothing would calm her down--not even a hand-held show on the iTouch :) It was really sad. And discouraging when we had so much work to do cleaning and packing after our long stay. Joseph and I had to take turns cuddling and soothing her so at least one of us could be working--slowed us down big time. But I learned to feel more gratitude than ever before that I have never had a colicky baby. Even at 18 months an inconsolable baby is hard.
Anyway, that afternoon we were headed east for a family dinner so we stopped at Gardner Village for some down time on our way. Just the first of many fall visits to one of our favorite places...
Livs was not about to share her bread with the ducks--it's a good thing we had fresh bread with us and not the old, dried up stuff we usually bring :)Saturday, September 11, 2010
Weekend Pics
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Boys' night out on Thursday.JPG)
My soccer girl (just after team pictures today).JPG)
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My blondie babe trying to keep up with the big kids.JPG)
And one movie to document Bentley's big day:Thursday, September 9, 2010
5 Things
1) I'm wearing this Nordy's sale find today. It's super soft and I love how it feels like a cardigan and a scarf.
2) I wasn't going to watch Bachelor Pad this summer...but now that I have (catching up from my DVR) I am dying over it because it is such a mess! Elizabeth alone makes that show too funny to me--but if I knew her in real life I think I would be seriously scared of her with those emotions all over the place and all sorts of crazy revealing itself. Great TV :)
3) I learned how to make these fun necklaces from my friend Jennie a few weeks ago and now I am just a little bit hooked.
4) Did anyone see the Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest? We caught a repeat on Tuesday morning and my kids are in love with all the characters singing I Gotta Feeling. I'd post a video if I could find one--we just keep listening to it on our TV from the recorded episode. Laurie Berkner's song Family is pretty fun too.
5) I booked tickets to Chicago for all 5 of us next month! We are going to stay with Johnny and Krista in Evanston and do all we can with our kids to explore the city, bond with cousins, and snuggle new baby Anders (a huge treat for me...and my tiny mom in training Miss Caroline.) Joe's little brother Bob is starting a new accounting job there this month so it will be fun to see him too. I am especially looking forward to hanging out as adults in the evenings when the kids are in bed, and shopping along Michigan Ave. Such a cool city--we are super excited.
Last time we were in Chicago together, October 2000
2) I wasn't going to watch Bachelor Pad this summer...but now that I have (catching up from my DVR) I am dying over it because it is such a mess! Elizabeth alone makes that show too funny to me--but if I knew her in real life I think I would be seriously scared of her with those emotions all over the place and all sorts of crazy revealing itself. Great TV :)
3) I learned how to make these fun necklaces from my friend Jennie a few weeks ago and now I am just a little bit hooked.
4) Did anyone see the Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest? We caught a repeat on Tuesday morning and my kids are in love with all the characters singing I Gotta Feeling. I'd post a video if I could find one--we just keep listening to it on our TV from the recorded episode. Laurie Berkner's song Family is pretty fun too.
5) I booked tickets to Chicago for all 5 of us next month! We are going to stay with Johnny and Krista in Evanston and do all we can with our kids to explore the city, bond with cousins, and snuggle new baby Anders (a huge treat for me...and my tiny mom in training Miss Caroline.) Joe's little brother Bob is starting a new accounting job there this month so it will be fun to see him too. I am especially looking forward to hanging out as adults in the evenings when the kids are in bed, and shopping along Michigan Ave. Such a cool city--we are super excited.
Last time we were in Chicago together, October 2000
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Weekend
Our friends the Barnes just happened to be spending the weekend at The Canyons so they kindly invited us over for a swim on Saturday. Our kids are all exactly the same ages which works out so well. We also made them grab dinner with us on Friday night at Squatters. We had our own room which was perfect for our brood of 6 kids ages 6 and under. The kids were certainly "busy" and a little bit giddy but we're used to it and had a great time together!
On Sunday we made some homemade gluey-goo (slime) and it was a huge success--I think it occupied Cares and Beans for well over an hour.
Fake sneeze=fake boogies (this was such fun for my little guy :)
On Sunday night the Horsleys joined us for a delicious schnitzel dinner and of course more cousin playtime. I only managed to catch one pic that night--of Grandpa Sherm and the girls catching a secret sharing moment together:
If you want to make your own gluey goo here's how:
Put 8 oz white glue in a large bowl.
Add 1 cup water and stir until blended.
Add paint/food color to desired color, set bowl aside.
In a small bowl stir together 1 1/2 tsps Borax powder (laundry detergent) and 1 cup warm water until dissolved.
Slowly add the borax mixture to the glue mixture while stirring constantly for two minutes. Knead the sticky slime with your hands until it's smooth and stretchy. There may be some excess water and it will feel really slippery as you knead, but empty out the extra water after a few minutes of kneading and then let the goo sit for a bit--it will ease into into the right texture after about 5 more minutes. The best surface for play is granite or tile (and not wood).
Store in an airtight container.
On Sunday we made some homemade gluey-goo (slime) and it was a huge success--I think it occupied Cares and Beans for well over an hour.
Fake sneeze=fake boogies (this was such fun for my little guy :)
On Sunday night the Horsleys joined us for a delicious schnitzel dinner and of course more cousin playtime. I only managed to catch one pic that night--of Grandpa Sherm and the girls catching a secret sharing moment together:
If you want to make your own gluey goo here's how:
Put 8 oz white glue in a large bowl.
Add 1 cup water and stir until blended.
Add paint/food color to desired color, set bowl aside.
In a small bowl stir together 1 1/2 tsps Borax powder (laundry detergent) and 1 cup warm water until dissolved.
Slowly add the borax mixture to the glue mixture while stirring constantly for two minutes. Knead the sticky slime with your hands until it's smooth and stretchy. There may be some excess water and it will feel really slippery as you knead, but empty out the extra water after a few minutes of kneading and then let the goo sit for a bit--it will ease into into the right texture after about 5 more minutes. The best surface for play is granite or tile (and not wood).
Store in an airtight container.
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