As Asher was watching a Baby Faith video the other day, God Made Animals, he started crying. I realized he was actually scared of an elephant and a peanut segment on the movie. So naturally, the next day I told James about it and we videotaped him watching it.
Archive for September, 2009
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Sep
09
peanuts are scary
26
Sep
09
if you’re ever in the UK
You know those free ‘fun things for your kids to do in your city’ magazines that you can pick up at libraries or dentist offices around town? Well, if you’re ever in the UK this fall, (or more specifically Sunderland), and you wander into a library, you might just see a picture of Ella in the Raring2go! magazine.
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A couple of months ago, I got a comment from my blog about a picture of Ella getting her first haircut. They asked if they could use the picture in their ad in a magazine. I decided it would be okay and just asked that they mail me a copy of the magazine. Well, it came this week! And sure enough, on the back pages where all the ads are in those type of magazines, there is an ad for Satchi hairdressing. The ad claims “cutting edge hair design” and shows Ella’s picture underneath where she is at Cool Cuts in Toys R Us in Austin, TX. 😉 This place sounds like a pretty good hair salon if you ask me. I mean, not only do they have Ella’s picture on their ad, but they boast ‘free parking’! Who doesn’t love a free parking spot when your about to get your hair done? 🙂
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| Hurry in! This special expires Nov. 30th! |
26
Sep
09
fall decor and more
I love decorating for the seasons and holidays. Unfortunately, James likes ‘decorating’ too. His style, however, is not very pretty. Ugh. This is what I saw last night after he came home from work.
Thanks babe, I think the coins really ‘sparkle’ and your old receipts from your pocket add just the right touch.
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| Does anyone else have husbands that do this??? |
**We’ve tried bowls and set aside special ‘areas’ for his stuff, but no such luck. He is programmed to put it all where I don’t want it.
23
Sep
09
girly
Rilyn is ‘girly’. There are many examples of this, but I will share just a few of the more recent ones.
Every day, she comes home with her writing assignment from kindergarten. And everyday, there is a constant theme running through them…(especially in the pictures)
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| “I like my sister Ella.” |
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| “I like to add the unicorn.” |
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| “I am riding on a unicorn.” |
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| This one got cut off on my scanner…”If I was going to a party I would bring m y jewelry and my glass slippers.” |
And recently at school when I asked how her day was, she told me, “Romantic.” “Why?” I asked, ever so curious. “Because I square danced with a boy.” (It was a Mexican Independence Day celebration dance they were learning I found out later.)
When asked what she wants for Christmas, she replied, “Dangly earrings.”
When I told Rilyn yesterday that we would start soccer in the spring, she replied, “I decided I don’t want to because I will get all hot and sweaty. Can I have art lessons?” (I can only imagine how many more unicorns, castles, and princesses will be drawn…)
17
Sep
09
rising to new levels part 2
Wish there didn’t have to be a sequel to the last post, but unfortunately there is. I got a little brave as a mom and thought I could walk in front of Asher going up the stairs…oops.
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| From September 2009 |
Lesson learned. Like his last head bonk, just one month ago, I watched the goose egg rise and the blood come to the surface. My poor baby boy. As you can see, he wasn’t that hurt by the looks of his smile and started crying when I wouldn’t let him back up the stairs. Men! I just don’t understand them sometimes!
17
Sep
09
rising to new levels
This past weekend, my sister styled Asher’s hair in a faux-hawk. James loved it and now requests for me to do it each day! I’m not positive, but I think this faux-hawk style is making my sweet little 17 month old boy into a little stinker! (Or maybe it’s just “boys will be boys” like James tells me, and I’m just not used to their odd behaviors!)
Anyway, it’s not just Asher’s hair that is rising to new levels! I caught him doing all of this today!
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| Standing on my end table in the living room! |
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| He has reached and opened the door knob to our room.
Now he is trying to figure out the backyard door! |
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| Once again, standing on a table! |
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| Uncle Ben with Asher pondering how he can get in trouble next!
(picture taken from this weekend) |
P.S. My girls never did this!
16
Sep
09
cousins
We visited Asher’s sweet cousin (and my adorable nephew!), Caden, yesterday. I love that we live so close to each other and look forward to the day when Asher and Caden can play together!
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| Caden Erickson, 6 weeks old |
12
Sep
09
family portraits
When I think of family portraits at this stage in my life, I cringe. I mean, try to get a 16 month toddler BOY to cooperate! Ugh! So, sometimes, you get pictures like this:
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| Asher may not be looking but I think it makes the picture more ‘artsy’ |
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| Another sure-fire way to get a decent family shot-grab your toddler by both hands and swing!!!! |
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| The girls and their new cousin, Caden |
Thanks to Jami Sall for the photography!
And thanks to Shanna Wright for the darling dresses she made for the girls! Click here for her etsy shop!
08
Sep
09
Ella’s 3rd first
It is hard to believe that today is Ella’s 3rd first day of preschool! Jen and I are starting traditions each year with Ella and Anna who are best friends. Last year we started the ‘dress alike and donut shop’ on the first day of preschool. This year, we added back-to-school manicures! She was so excited to go (as was I!), she kept saying in the car on the way there, “Mommy, hurry! I’m afraid I’m going to miss all the fun!” No tears were shed on either side, (you shouldn’t be surprised). In fact, Ella walked in the classroom and never looked back!
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| Red glitter nails with white flowers on the thumbs! |
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| the traditional pic |
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| twins! |
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| Ella’s 1st first day of preK-Jan. ’08 |
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| Ella’s 2nd first day-Sept. ’08 and matching bffs! |
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| From September 2009 |
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| Ella, Jake, and Anna-all Ms. Cathy’s Cats! |
06
Sep
09
ella’s turn
Ella starts preschool on Tuesday so it was her turn for the ‘back to school’ date with daddy. She wanted to make sure that she got silly pictures with daddy like Rilyn did so enjoy!
(James took Ella ice skating,(that lasted 30 minutes) and bowling!)
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
the paquettes 