If you maybe, possibly happen to read another blog besides this one, you might know it's National Popcorn Popping Month. So, its Friday. Pop up a bowlful (preferably the good ol' fashioned way) and enjoy a nice night of TV or maybe a movie. Heck ...it's gettin' so cold you might even have reason to start a fire tonight and pop some corn right over an open flame.
Here's Marylin's tribute to this magical month. It's also a tradition in our house that Thursday morning, the only day without school, that the kids have "Pajama Morning". No rushing around, no chores, maybe just a little bit more TV than a normal day, and, of course, pajamas all morning.
And when the music moves my daughter, well, my son ain't usually far behind. Now, for the first time anywhere, the Jimmy Shimmy.
And now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go call Marlyin's dance teacher because I'm not so sure about a few of those moves.
Happy Popcorn Poppin, to ya!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Fancy Nancy
This was too cute not to blog. Our local library hosts these special bedtime storytime programs where the kids can get dressed in their pajamas, go have a snack, do a craft, and hear a new children's book. This night's theme was Fancy Nancy and all were encouraged to dress to the nines. Kathy took Marylin.Our little princess was fairest of them all.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Blogged Down (1st and 3rd Birthdays)
The pressure of keeping up a blog is unbearable. With each passing day and each non-post, memories stack up, get lost, and fade. A few memorable moments from this summer and early fall were the Family Reunion Golf Outing, Torch Lake - I can't believe I haven't blogged Torch Lake, yet, and a few birthdays.
Well, as they say, you gotta start somewhere.
Jimmy turned 3 (photos). He's very into Disney's Cars, so that's mainly what he got for his birthday - all the way down to his Lighting McQueen cake. He isn't potty trained, but boy are we working on it. He knows all his colors, shapes, numbers, and probably 18 of the 26 letters of the alphabet. Honestly, I don't know how or where he's learning it. He's good on his scooter and getting better on his bike. Jimmy's getting much better with his baby sister.
Ada turned 1 (photos). She's still about the best baby anyone could have. Sleeps through the night; never cries. She's standing but sees no reason to walk. We thought for sure she'd be an early walker (compared to Marylin's 14 months and Jimmy's 15), but as the days and weeks go along, she may also be waiting. She has 6 words in her arsenal. 4 she can actually use correctly - "Momma", "Dada", "Oh no", "Doggy", "more", "hi", and "Bah" (which could be "bottle", "ball", or just an exclamation of some sort).
We've been keeping busy ...Michigan State football games, birthday parties, apple orchards, the park, school, and work. Marylin is going to preschool 4 days a week, Jimmy's going 2 days, and even Ada is going on Friday's while Kathy logs a few hours as a teacher in the "baby room." OK ...so maybe she's not teaching, per se, but its close
Here's a few of the cousins at the apple orchard (photos). We enjoyed the day even though the 88 degree temperatures were a little out of place for early October.
And last but not least, a serenade (thanks Uncle Jerry for always having the camera going) . . .
Well, as they say, you gotta start somewhere.
Jimmy turned 3 (photos). He's very into Disney's Cars, so that's mainly what he got for his birthday - all the way down to his Lighting McQueen cake. He isn't potty trained, but boy are we working on it. He knows all his colors, shapes, numbers, and probably 18 of the 26 letters of the alphabet. Honestly, I don't know how or where he's learning it. He's good on his scooter and getting better on his bike. Jimmy's getting much better with his baby sister.
Ada turned 1 (photos). She's still about the best baby anyone could have. Sleeps through the night; never cries. She's standing but sees no reason to walk. We thought for sure she'd be an early walker (compared to Marylin's 14 months and Jimmy's 15), but as the days and weeks go along, she may also be waiting. She has 6 words in her arsenal. 4 she can actually use correctly - "Momma", "Dada", "Oh no", "Doggy", "more", "hi", and "Bah" (which could be "bottle", "ball", or just an exclamation of some sort).We've been keeping busy ...Michigan State football games, birthday parties, apple orchards, the park, school, and work. Marylin is going to preschool 4 days a week, Jimmy's going 2 days, and even Ada is going on Friday's while Kathy logs a few hours as a teacher in the "baby room." OK ...so maybe she's not teaching, per se, but its close
Here's a few of the cousins at the apple orchard (photos). We enjoyed the day even though the 88 degree temperatures were a little out of place for early October.And last but not least, a serenade (thanks Uncle Jerry for always having the camera going) . . .
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