Sunday, December 14, 2008
The games we play.
Lately, Lucas and Breanna have been making up their own game called "running". This is where Lucas (the bossy one) says, "GO!" and Breanna runs and then he runs after her. It is just the cutest thing to watch I have to try to catch this one on video:) Ahhh, the pitter patter of little feet, LOL!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Our 21 Month Old.
makes me smile every day.
makes me smile every day.
Likes pretending he's a dog (No my floor really isn't that clean.)
Can say any words and repeats everything.
My favorite words of his are cheeseburger, hot dog, turkey,
Is saying two, three and four word sentences like, " mommy go up there..."," Mama play" and my favorite "Bre STOP!"
LOVES Thomas the train, Curious George and the Grinch asks for what he wants
Loves trucks, and buses and has to point them out wherever he goes, especially the trash truck.
Loves pretending especially with dolls and the kitchen set.
I love to cuddle him and kiss his little head.
Wore his full snow gear for the first time and loved being out there.
Is still getting those darn eye teeth.
Is pretty high maintenance, loves attention and being carried (good thing her is so darn cute!)
can say his Abc's and is starting numbers to twenty (with Trevor's help)
doesn't like to eat much at the table (prefers food to go) b/c of his really short attention span.
His favorite foods are "cookies" cheese, fruit, strawberries, blueberries, avacado, kiwi, pasta and sauce, and apples
only likes to wear certian socks...cars are his favorite.
is all boy in every way.
Not the post I promised.
Ice storm 2008-
Well, I have December daily days 10 and 11 completed, but not posted due to some unexpected events today. We have been without power since 2 AM. This just isn't my week! Somehow, all the photos I took last night at the CASA Christmas party mysteriously disappeared from my memory card--especially a really nice one of Bre and Helen. Speaking of that, Breanna has been totally beside herself with the stressful events from today. I don't even known what to do for her. I'm at work now, and we are staying in a hotel tonight. Last night I woke up as soon as the power went out at around 2AM. I couldn't go back to sleep, my mind was just racing and my stomach was tight just thinking about the disaster I would wake up to in morning and how UNPREPARED we were yet again to deal with a power outage. Everything in our yard is covered with a thick layer of ice, which under different circumstances would look quite beautiful. We cooked our morning breakfast on our gas grill outdoors and read books under the down blanket with a flashlight. When the temp inside dipped below 60 we headed out in the car. The roads were fine and I headed over to the gym to take a shower before work. I know, it could be worse. I'm thankful we are all safe and have food for our bellies and a warm place to sleep tonight. Let's pray that our power is restored soon so we can get out and buy that generator as our Xmas present!
Ice storm 2008-
Well, I have December daily days 10 and 11 completed, but not posted due to some unexpected events today. We have been without power since 2 AM. This just isn't my week! Somehow, all the photos I took last night at the CASA Christmas party mysteriously disappeared from my memory card--especially a really nice one of Bre and Helen. Speaking of that, Breanna has been totally beside herself with the stressful events from today. I don't even known what to do for her. I'm at work now, and we are staying in a hotel tonight. Last night I woke up as soon as the power went out at around 2AM. I couldn't go back to sleep, my mind was just racing and my stomach was tight just thinking about the disaster I would wake up to in morning and how UNPREPARED we were yet again to deal with a power outage. Everything in our yard is covered with a thick layer of ice, which under different circumstances would look quite beautiful. We cooked our morning breakfast on our gas grill outdoors and read books under the down blanket with a flashlight. When the temp inside dipped below 60 we headed out in the car. The roads were fine and I headed over to the gym to take a shower before work. I know, it could be worse. I'm thankful we are all safe and have food for our bellies and a warm place to sleep tonight. Let's pray that our power is restored soon so we can get out and buy that generator as our Xmas present!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Down Syndrome in the news...
No time to work on the album today. Josh and I had a secret mission to get all our holiday shopping done this morning while Trevor and Breanna were in school. WE got it all done and then some and even had time for a quiet lunch dowtown. It was fabulous. I will post Day 10 and 11 of the December Daily tommorrow. Until then, Here are some recent news stories that I wanted to share.....
We would like to call your attention to the following recent stories in the news concerning Down syndrome and local MDSC families:
MDSC members, Mike, Beth, Ben, and Max Allard, are followed in a feature story for Newsweek on prenatal testing for Down syndrome and the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act. The full story, with wonderful pictures, is available at http://www.newsweek.com/id/172564.
MDSC members, Sharon and Davis Randall, and Bill, Charlotte and Jacob Gray are featured in the Eagle Tribune in a story about prenatal testing for Down syndrome. The full story is available at
http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_342010617.html.
In addition to the above article, the Eagle Tribune has posted a first-person audiovisual postcard from Sharon Randall at
http://www.eagletribune.com/archivesearch/local_story_340153620.html
Cool holiday idea for the kids here.
Are artificial sweetners safe? I've just always had a gut feeling to avoid them like the plague for myself and for my family. Read more here.
No time to work on the album today. Josh and I had a secret mission to get all our holiday shopping done this morning while Trevor and Breanna were in school. WE got it all done and then some and even had time for a quiet lunch dowtown. It was fabulous. I will post Day 10 and 11 of the December Daily tommorrow. Until then, Here are some recent news stories that I wanted to share.....
We would like to call your attention to the following recent stories in the news concerning Down syndrome and local MDSC families:
MDSC members, Mike, Beth, Ben, and Max Allard, are followed in a feature story for Newsweek on prenatal testing for Down syndrome and the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act. The full story, with wonderful pictures, is available at http://www.newsweek.com/id/172564.
MDSC members, Sharon and Davis Randall, and Bill, Charlotte and Jacob Gray are featured in the Eagle Tribune in a story about prenatal testing for Down syndrome. The full story is available at
http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_342010617.html.
In addition to the above article, the Eagle Tribune has posted a first-person audiovisual postcard from Sharon Randall at
http://www.eagletribune.com/archivesearch/local_story_340153620.html
Cool holiday idea for the kids here.
Are artificial sweetners safe? I've just always had a gut feeling to avoid them like the plague for myself and for my family. Read more here.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Happy Anniversary (to this blog!)
It was two years ago today that I successfully completed my first post! Now, over a thousand posts later, I can say that little blog has seriously changed my life. It is just so important to me to be able to document our daily lives so my children and family know exactly how I feel about them. I want my kids to see the Mom and Dad who had time to......
I have always tried to focus on documenting the joy in my life while being honest as the same time.
I feel so fortunate to be a follower of so many other inspiring women accross the country and here at home who I may never have met otherwise.
Thnak you to Grandma (and others) who check in on me everyday:)
Monday, December 08, 2008
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Saturday, December 06, 2008
12/06/08
Gingerbread House workshopChildren's Museum of Maine
We look forward to this fun family event all year....this year for the FIRST time, everyone was old enough to participate in the decorating of our house...even though I think some candy was accidentally eaten (or just licked!) Fun, Fun Day!
Friday, December 05, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Just some random cute Lucas pics.....Who is now a total TV addict just like his brother and sister. Their TV screen time is REALLY limited to try to encourage more creative persuits, but when it's on Lucas is in front of it like the other two now. He LOVES Thomas the train and Curious George as well as the Grinch and Charlie brown. Don't see many pics of Breanna lately? She HATES the camera with a passion, so I'm just not fighting that battle right now. I have bigger battles to fight, like trying to get my Christmas cards sent out for that matter......
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
Project 365::336
December Daily ::1
Putting together a December Daily album: Journaling
Favorite things today:
advent calendar
Santa Coffee mug
handmade stocking by Grandma
breakfast together
singing around the Christmas Tree
I LOVE Christmas, I love the oppotunity to create a fun meaningful and memorable month for my family. I cherish the little things and the little moments. Because of this, no matter how hard I try to simplify things I can't help but feeling a little overwhelmed trying to create the "perfect" holiday. No, I don't have my cards done or my gifts bought. But I DO have this album made:) and I'm checking out this site.
December Daily ::1
Putting together a December Daily album: Journaling
Favorite things today:
advent calendar
Santa Coffee mug
handmade stocking by Grandma
breakfast together
singing around the Christmas Tree
I LOVE Christmas, I love the oppotunity to create a fun meaningful and memorable month for my family. I cherish the little things and the little moments. Because of this, no matter how hard I try to simplify things I can't help but feeling a little overwhelmed trying to create the "perfect" holiday. No, I don't have my cards done or my gifts bought. But I DO have this album made:) and I'm checking out this site.
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