30 May 2006
29 May 2006
Happy Memorial Day
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders
Said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked alot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Amoung the people here,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much
But if you don't I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne
Where saints had often trod
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
-author unknown
AJ visits
Kenah, Laryn and AJ came to visit with us today while Bob and Becca went car shopping. We've known Bob and Becca since we lived in Alaska. They were also in Hawaii part of the time we were there.
AJ was not thrilled at the opportunity to spend the afternoon with us.
I put in a Baby Einstein movie (much to Owen's delight). Again, AJ showed zero emotion.
AJ was not thrilled at the opportunity to spend the afternoon with us.
I put in a Baby Einstein movie (much to Owen's delight). Again, AJ showed zero emotion.
The cats
The cats are sleeping.
Smart, comfortable cat.
Stupid broken neck cat.
obviously sleeping stupidness runs in our pet family
Smart, comfortable cat.
Stupid broken neck cat.
obviously sleeping stupidness runs in our pet family
My finger
What the crap is wrong with my finger? I mean, I've worn my wedding rings for over 9 years now and I've never had any problem, but now all of a sudden my finger has a very uncomfortable red stripe going around the top half, which makes wearing my rings almost unbearable.
I do not shower, sleep, clean, or apply make-up with my rings on, so I don't see how anything could get under the band and become irritating. The mark is red and slightly puffy and it itches, but when I touch it it hurts like the dickens. I could probably find out what is causing this by looking at webmd.com, but that place only gives you enough information to totally freak you out so I try to avoid it. I'm also pretty sure it would clear up quicker if I would put some type of ointment on it, but it burns, so I'm avoiding that too.
I do not shower, sleep, clean, or apply make-up with my rings on, so I don't see how anything could get under the band and become irritating. The mark is red and slightly puffy and it itches, but when I touch it it hurts like the dickens. I could probably find out what is causing this by looking at webmd.com, but that place only gives you enough information to totally freak you out so I try to avoid it. I'm also pretty sure it would clear up quicker if I would put some type of ointment on it, but it burns, so I'm avoiding that too.
Jump for joy
I mentioned ever so briefly in an earlier post about the new trampoline, but I never got around to putting the pictures on here, as I was too busy listening to certain people remind me that I once fell off of one and almost broke my neck. Taking that into consideration, we also got the net enclosure to keep kids from flying off in all directions. Also, I would like to mention that this trampoline is a LOT more structurally sound than the one I fell off of.
To test it out, Scott and I both jumped at the same time and threw ourselves at the net with reckless abandon to make sure that it would hold. Neither one of us broke through, so we figured it was tough enough to handle the kids. Right now all they mostly do is jump up and down in the middle.
To test it out, Scott and I both jumped at the same time and threw ourselves at the net with reckless abandon to make sure that it would hold. Neither one of us broke through, so we figured it was tough enough to handle the kids. Right now all they mostly do is jump up and down in the middle.
26 May 2006
Friday's Feast, 26 May 2006
Appetizer: How old were you when you got your first credit card?
20
Soup: When was the last time you felt out of place?
About a month ago we visited a church and it was really just a wierd experience. I felt very out of place. I didn't even feel like I was at church.
Salad: Did you have a curfew when you were a teenager? If so, what time did you have to be home?
In high school I didn't go out. I played all kinds of sports, and after practices I was too freakin tired to do anything. After high school, when I was in college full time AND working two full time jobs I didn't go out much either. But when I did I just called and let them know when to expect me...I was never out late.
Main Course: Name a person from history with whom you feel you have something in common.
Paul Revere. He made his famous ride on April 18th, and that's my birthday.
Dessert: When you read a newspaper, which section do you go for first?
I don't read the newspaper.
20
Soup: When was the last time you felt out of place?
About a month ago we visited a church and it was really just a wierd experience. I felt very out of place. I didn't even feel like I was at church.
Salad: Did you have a curfew when you were a teenager? If so, what time did you have to be home?
In high school I didn't go out. I played all kinds of sports, and after practices I was too freakin tired to do anything. After high school, when I was in college full time AND working two full time jobs I didn't go out much either. But when I did I just called and let them know when to expect me...I was never out late.
Main Course: Name a person from history with whom you feel you have something in common.
Paul Revere. He made his famous ride on April 18th, and that's my birthday.
Dessert: When you read a newspaper, which section do you go for first?
I don't read the newspaper.
23 May 2006
The Cookie Monster
Amber actually got this costume at a yard sale for FREE! The front is a compartment for Owen to put stuff in; in the picture he has his arms stuck down inside it. I guess he could trick-or-treat in it and not even need to carry a bag. He will also squat down so his legs are up inside it and it looks like he is just a cookie jar with a head. Hilarious!
Owen is in love with this costume and he wears it every day. So far we have managed not to have to take him out in public in it, but I'm sure that day is coming.
Owen is in love with this costume and he wears it every day. So far we have managed not to have to take him out in public in it, but I'm sure that day is coming.
22 May 2006
21 May 2006
Video try
Here is my first attempt to put a video on the blog:
When you first start the video, let it play for a couple of seconds and then hit pause. Watch the bar under the picture and it will continue to move across. When it gets to the end, hit play and the video should play without any interruption.
When you first start the video, let it play for a couple of seconds and then hit pause. Watch the bar under the picture and it will continue to move across. When it gets to the end, hit play and the video should play without any interruption.
19 May 2006
Britney Spears
Oh Britney, Britney, Britney....
I wish I could understand what you are thinking. I mean, you know the paparazzi are following you, taking pictures of your every move. Why in the world would you not take every precaution in the world to make sure you are not caught acting like a total dumbass?
#1 stupid move--you say you were trying to escape the paparazzi. First, you don't really look that anxious or upset in the picture. Second, your bodyguard is in the seat right next to you. If you had to make a quick getaway, why didn't you hand the baby to the person NOT OPERATING THE VEHICLE? He could have at least turned and fastened him in his seat in the backseat. This makes no sense, no matter what the excuse is.
#2 stupid move--actually, you were in the next room hanging out with your deadbeat husband when this one happened, which leads me to another question: Why is the nanny feeding him when you are doing nothing? Working, fine. Sick, fine. Taking a shower, fine. In the next room sitting on your butt, doing nothing, not fine.
#3 stupid move--Come on!! You kid's weight has nothing to do with his ability to hold up his head when he is asleep. You have him in a carseat in a straight up and down position. A baby his age needs a little bit of a reclining position to help him rest his head if he falls asleep. Even my two year old needs that! This seems like a no brainer...hmmm, everytime he falls asleep in the car his head falls over...it seems like he needs a seat that leans back a little bit or something. Guess what-they actually make those!! Yay!! You can get a reclining one just like I have here. It works wonderfully and it's not even that expensive...oh wait, you're a millionaire, so obviously it's not the price that's the problem...
#4 stupid move--I watched this video several times trying to find some way not to blame it directly on you. Maybe I could blame it on the fact that you are pregnant, but you're not so huge that it would affect your equilibrium. Maybe someone bumped into you, but no, that didn't happen either. Then I saw these pictures, and I decided I could blame it on the fact that you have on clunky shoes and pants that are about 6 inches too long. Or maybe we could blame it on the drink you are carrying in your other hand, the one you try really hard not to drop or spill.
I know it could get much worse, like you could actually drop him, or have a wreck and injure him because he is not properly buckled in, but I hope for his sake before something like that happens you manage to miraculously get your act together. Honestly, a long time ago some one should have slapped your mother for letting you act like this.
I wonder if you understand that no amount of money in the world will stop the Department of Children and Family Services from taking that baby.
I wish I could understand what you are thinking. I mean, you know the paparazzi are following you, taking pictures of your every move. Why in the world would you not take every precaution in the world to make sure you are not caught acting like a total dumbass?
#1 stupid move--you say you were trying to escape the paparazzi. First, you don't really look that anxious or upset in the picture. Second, your bodyguard is in the seat right next to you. If you had to make a quick getaway, why didn't you hand the baby to the person NOT OPERATING THE VEHICLE? He could have at least turned and fastened him in his seat in the backseat. This makes no sense, no matter what the excuse is.
#2 stupid move--actually, you were in the next room hanging out with your deadbeat husband when this one happened, which leads me to another question: Why is the nanny feeding him when you are doing nothing? Working, fine. Sick, fine. Taking a shower, fine. In the next room sitting on your butt, doing nothing, not fine.
#3 stupid move--Come on!! You kid's weight has nothing to do with his ability to hold up his head when he is asleep. You have him in a carseat in a straight up and down position. A baby his age needs a little bit of a reclining position to help him rest his head if he falls asleep. Even my two year old needs that! This seems like a no brainer...hmmm, everytime he falls asleep in the car his head falls over...it seems like he needs a seat that leans back a little bit or something. Guess what-they actually make those!! Yay!! You can get a reclining one just like I have here. It works wonderfully and it's not even that expensive...oh wait, you're a millionaire, so obviously it's not the price that's the problem...
#4 stupid move--I watched this video several times trying to find some way not to blame it directly on you. Maybe I could blame it on the fact that you are pregnant, but you're not so huge that it would affect your equilibrium. Maybe someone bumped into you, but no, that didn't happen either. Then I saw these pictures, and I decided I could blame it on the fact that you have on clunky shoes and pants that are about 6 inches too long. Or maybe we could blame it on the drink you are carrying in your other hand, the one you try really hard not to drop or spill.
I know it could get much worse, like you could actually drop him, or have a wreck and injure him because he is not properly buckled in, but I hope for his sake before something like that happens you manage to miraculously get your act together. Honestly, a long time ago some one should have slapped your mother for letting you act like this.
I wonder if you understand that no amount of money in the world will stop the Department of Children and Family Services from taking that baby.
Preschool graduation
Today Haley had preschool graduation. I was not aware that there was a ceremony for this, but obviously I was the only one, as none of the other parents were the least bit surprised when this was announced...or maybe they just hid it well. There were parents everywhere, taking picture after picture and tearing up. I have to admit I was tearing up as well, because as I was sitting there I realized that next year Haley will go to school ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. I realized that the girls would both be gone. And it was at that moment that I was overcome with such happiness and peace that I wanted to just cry.
Then I remembered about Owen. Me and Owen. Together. Alone. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. And I started to tear up for an altogether different reason.
Then I remembered about Owen. Me and Owen. Together. Alone. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. And I started to tear up for an altogether different reason.
A conversation from this morning
"Haley! Today is your last day of preschool!!"
"Yeah."
"You get to go up in front of everyone and get a certificate!"
"Yeah."
"Aren't you excited? What's the matter? Are you sad or nervous?"
"Um, kind of. But I'm just going to stand up there and pretend everyone else is just wearing their bras and panties."
*sniff* could I possibly get any prouder?
"Yeah."
"You get to go up in front of everyone and get a certificate!"
"Yeah."
"Aren't you excited? What's the matter? Are you sad or nervous?"
"Um, kind of. But I'm just going to stand up there and pretend everyone else is just wearing their bras and panties."
*sniff* could I possibly get any prouder?
Friday's Feast, 19 May 2006
Appetizer: What is the last thing you had to have repaired?
The disposal...and it didn't get repaired, it got rigged. FYI-the gear/needle thingy in the car still needs to be fixed.
Soup: If someone gave you $2,000 with the stipulation that you had to spend half of it on yourself and give the rest to charity, where would you spend the $1,000 and which charity would receive your remaining $1,000?
I would use the first $1000 to pay off my newest purchase.
I would give the remaining money to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Salad: What is one of your favorite songs from the 1980s?
There are just too many. I live for the times I get to drive Scott's truck and rock out to XM radio, channel 8. There is no way I could choose one song. Maybe something from Prince...
Main Course: You enter a pet store. Which section do you go to first?
The puppy section. But I would never buy a puppy from a pet store. I would buy from someone in the paper or from the pound.
Dessert: On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how athletic are you?
I was briefly a cheerleader in high school, then I played softball, basketball and ran track. That was in 1992. Back in the 20th century. However I did play some basketball Thursday and turns out she's still got it! I think my athletic ability is probably a high eight, but if you're asking how athletic I am on a daily basis then it's probably about a 3.
The disposal...and it didn't get repaired, it got rigged. FYI-the gear/needle thingy in the car still needs to be fixed.
Soup: If someone gave you $2,000 with the stipulation that you had to spend half of it on yourself and give the rest to charity, where would you spend the $1,000 and which charity would receive your remaining $1,000?
I would use the first $1000 to pay off my newest purchase.
I would give the remaining money to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Salad: What is one of your favorite songs from the 1980s?
There are just too many. I live for the times I get to drive Scott's truck and rock out to XM radio, channel 8. There is no way I could choose one song. Maybe something from Prince...
Main Course: You enter a pet store. Which section do you go to first?
The puppy section. But I would never buy a puppy from a pet store. I would buy from someone in the paper or from the pound.
Dessert: On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how athletic are you?
I was briefly a cheerleader in high school, then I played softball, basketball and ran track. That was in 1992. Back in the 20th century. However I did play some basketball Thursday and turns out she's still got it! I think my athletic ability is probably a high eight, but if you're asking how athletic I am on a daily basis then it's probably about a 3.
18 May 2006
The Gazillion Bubble Machine
Wednesday while Haley was at school Owen and I went grocery shopping at hell-on-earth. I had to get some more shampoo, and to get to the hair product row we had to walk past the bubble blowing row. Owen loves bubbles and frankly I am tired of blowing them with the little wand thingy, so we got him a toy-The Gazillion Bubble Machine. Let me start by saying this is one of the best toys we own. Let me add that gazillion is an understatement. I am amazed at the amount of bubbles this thing puts out. I mean, a gazillion is a lot, but I'm pretty sure we passed that in the first ten minutes. If you don't have one of these little gems and you have small children, you definitely need to get one.
*not intended for use around cats as they get really agitated by the falling bubbles...dogs are fine
*not intended for use around cats as they get really agitated by the falling bubbles...dogs are fine
Lookin' Good
Owen proves that he is, in fact, a product of his environment.
He is also apparently not afraid of the term "metrosexual"
He is also apparently not afraid of the term "metrosexual"
16 May 2006
Ashlyn's field trip
Today I chaperoned Ashlyn's field trip to Mr. Gatti's. This was really just a ruse to get me into the game room so I could waste money on the stupid Gold Coast game, where you drop the token and try to knock off the other tokens and earn tickets, which I am addicted to. While they were there, the class made pizzas. It was supposed to be fun and also educational, but the only thing I saw that the kids might have learned about was how to follow a recipe. I'm not completely sure, but I don't think being able to follow a recipe is a mandatory requirement for passing the 1st grade, but again I'm not really that familiar with the Texas school system. They did briefly touch on fractions, and by "briefly" I mean they spent about as much time on them as I spent entertaining the thought of having another child.
It turned out to be a fun trip for the kids, and I was able to sink 50 tokens into that one stupid game and get 267 tickets-SCORE!
Mrs. Owens is Ashlyn's teacher. LOVE HER! She helped the kids make the pizzas. There was only one incident with a child eating the sausage out of the bowl, only one pizza got sneezed on, and the fire alarm was only set off one time, but of course that was just an accident and the fire department did not show up, they only called.
It turned out to be a fun trip for the kids, and I was able to sink 50 tokens into that one stupid game and get 267 tickets-SCORE!
Mrs. Owens is Ashlyn's teacher. LOVE HER! She helped the kids make the pizzas. There was only one incident with a child eating the sausage out of the bowl, only one pizza got sneezed on, and the fire alarm was only set off one time, but of course that was just an accident and the fire department did not show up, they only called.
A new level
Today the cats reached a monumental level of gayness with their new collars. We've had these collars since we got them, but they have just now gotten big enough to wear them. So Tigger, who is a male, is now sporting a green leopard print collar with a bell, and Frosty, who is also a male, is rocking a bright purple collar with a bell. And in case you're wondering, the answer is yes, Haley picked them out.
With the new collars and bells on, the cats walk around hanging their heads, looking for something high to jump off of, cursing the fact that they are cats and therefore would probably land on their feet anyway. They also now jingle everywhere they go, so I am also walking around looking for something high to jump off of.
With the new collars and bells on, the cats walk around hanging their heads, looking for something high to jump off of, cursing the fact that they are cats and therefore would probably land on their feet anyway. They also now jingle everywhere they go, so I am also walking around looking for something high to jump off of.
15 May 2006
Further evidence our dog is stupid
This morning, we found Max asleep on the couch like this. It's basically the reverse of this...and makes about the same sense.
Disney Princess Waterslide
This weekend we went to Academy to get Scott some new cleats for softball season. When we were standing in line, I saw they had Disney Princess Waterslide for $5.87. Needless to say, I could not pass up this deal! The girls absolutely love it. They run and slide and Max runs beside them barking. Owen stands beside it cheering them on, but he won't slide on it yet. We are doing everything we can to increase our chances of having more broken bones. We also got them a big trampoline. I'll put pictures of that on here as soon as I get some. Ashlyn can already turn a front flip, and after a collision with Owen she nows has another loose tooth.
12 May 2006
Smothering
After Tigger's harrowing experience earlier this week, Owen has made a point to show him extra love each day. I'm sure it's times like these where when Tigger asks himself "Why oh why didn't I just keep going?"
Friday's Feast, 12 May 2006
Appetizer: What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?
I don't eat ice cream, but if I did, I guess cherry.
Soup: What are 3 things you would like to put in a time capsule?
1. Some of my wedding pictures.
2. Drawings Ashlyn and Haley have made.
3. Ashlyn's pulled teeth, because right now they're in the cedar chest in a baggie and that freaks me out.
Salad: Name something you are 100% sure of.
That I do not need any more kids.
Main Course: What is something you do to calm yourself when you're stressed or upset?
I guess I talk to Scott and he's pretty rational so I calm down. If it's Scott's fault then I talk to Amber.
Dessert: If you could receive an invitation to any important event, what would you like it to be?
I'd like to see a presidential inauguration.
I don't eat ice cream, but if I did, I guess cherry.
Soup: What are 3 things you would like to put in a time capsule?
1. Some of my wedding pictures.
2. Drawings Ashlyn and Haley have made.
3. Ashlyn's pulled teeth, because right now they're in the cedar chest in a baggie and that freaks me out.
Salad: Name something you are 100% sure of.
That I do not need any more kids.
Main Course: What is something you do to calm yourself when you're stressed or upset?
I guess I talk to Scott and he's pretty rational so I calm down. If it's Scott's fault then I talk to Amber.
Dessert: If you could receive an invitation to any important event, what would you like it to be?
I'd like to see a presidential inauguration.
08 May 2006
The Great Escape
It seems to storm every night here, and aparently last night as we were all standing with the sliding glass door open admiring the non-stop lightning display Tigger ran out. Unfortunately we did not notice this until this morning, when I realized that he had not been following me around as he usually does. After Haley and I frantically searched every inch of the house, we decided he was truly gone.
By the time we got to preschool Haley was completely in tears and it only got worse as we walked into her classroom. I left her crying uncontrollably on her teacher's shoulder. Usually I visit with Amber in the mornings while Haley is at school and Arden and Owen play, but this morning Owen was being incredibly mean to Arden and I was worried about Tigger so we left to pick Haley up early and came home to look for the cat.
Shortly after we got home I checked the shed as Haley and Owen walked around yelling KITTY!. As we were going back inside we heard meows and followed them to the corner of the yard. We searched all through the huge pile of leaves on the ground and even peeked over the fence, fearing he had been injured by the dog next door and couldn't get back to our side. Finally we found him high in a tree right at the corner of the fence.
I cannot describe the relief I felt at finding the cat, and I am not on the best terms with him usually. Then I realized that Tigger was stuck and I would more than likely have to climb the tree to get him down. For a brief fleeting second I considered calling the fire department and then I considered calling Scott, and by this time Haley had already scaled up the fence and was attempting to climb up the tree, which brought flashes of E.R. E.R. E.R. to my mind. So I put on my Mommy Is Brave And Fixes Everything face and climbed up and got him down. He was pretty tangled up in the smaller branches and he was absolutely terrified.
When we got him back inside we fed him some cat food and cold water, and then he had some sun chips and some yogurt covered raisins. He then curled up on my bed where he has not moved in approximately 4.5 hours.
By the time we got to preschool Haley was completely in tears and it only got worse as we walked into her classroom. I left her crying uncontrollably on her teacher's shoulder. Usually I visit with Amber in the mornings while Haley is at school and Arden and Owen play, but this morning Owen was being incredibly mean to Arden and I was worried about Tigger so we left to pick Haley up early and came home to look for the cat.
Shortly after we got home I checked the shed as Haley and Owen walked around yelling KITTY!. As we were going back inside we heard meows and followed them to the corner of the yard. We searched all through the huge pile of leaves on the ground and even peeked over the fence, fearing he had been injured by the dog next door and couldn't get back to our side. Finally we found him high in a tree right at the corner of the fence.
I cannot describe the relief I felt at finding the cat, and I am not on the best terms with him usually. Then I realized that Tigger was stuck and I would more than likely have to climb the tree to get him down. For a brief fleeting second I considered calling the fire department and then I considered calling Scott, and by this time Haley had already scaled up the fence and was attempting to climb up the tree, which brought flashes of E.R. E.R. E.R. to my mind. So I put on my Mommy Is Brave And Fixes Everything face and climbed up and got him down. He was pretty tangled up in the smaller branches and he was absolutely terrified.
When we got him back inside we fed him some cat food and cold water, and then he had some sun chips and some yogurt covered raisins. He then curled up on my bed where he has not moved in approximately 4.5 hours.
The Great Divide
Sunday morning Scott and I got up and got the kids breakfast and, since we had cleaned up the house Saturday, had nothing to do so we went back to sleep. It turns out that once you leave the bed, the children will not leave you alone no matter how much you tell them too. We blew off Owen's attempt to put all 420 of his legos in bed with us. We also ignored Haley when she came in babbling something about Owen doing something blah blah blah. (that turned out to be a bad move, as there was chocolate milk all over the carpet when we got up because he can get the lids off sippy cups now with his super human strength coupled with his wrist twisting ability)
We finally gave up when we were awakened by all sorts of screams and kids jumping right beside the bed, yelling things like "I just pulled a tooth out of my head!" and "Ashlyn's mouth is bleeding all over the place!" and "Ash-Ewww! Boo-Boo!"
Sunday night after her bath she got her tooth all ready and this morning she found that she got another dollar from the tooth fairy. She immediately decided to take it to school with her so she could buy ice cream after lunch in an effort to rot the rest of her teeth so they will fall out and she can get more dollars. It's such a vicious cycle.
I must say that this newly lost tooth has taken our parenting skills to new levels, because we now have the ability to threaten like never before--Ashlyn has been warned that all bad behavior from her will result in us feeding her nothing but corn on the cob.
We finally gave up when we were awakened by all sorts of screams and kids jumping right beside the bed, yelling things like "I just pulled a tooth out of my head!" and "Ashlyn's mouth is bleeding all over the place!" and "Ash-Ewww! Boo-Boo!"
Sunday night after her bath she got her tooth all ready and this morning she found that she got another dollar from the tooth fairy. She immediately decided to take it to school with her so she could buy ice cream after lunch in an effort to rot the rest of her teeth so they will fall out and she can get more dollars. It's such a vicious cycle.
I must say that this newly lost tooth has taken our parenting skills to new levels, because we now have the ability to threaten like never before--Ashlyn has been warned that all bad behavior from her will result in us feeding her nothing but corn on the cob.
07 May 2006
Banana Cream Pie Yogurt
Owen loves yogurt. He is able to get the refrigerator door open so he is forever bringing me yogurt to open. The problem is that he wants to feed it to himself, so we have worked out a deal where I hold the yogurt and he gets to work the spoon. Scott is not totally on board with this deal yet. I can't imagine why...(though this was one of Owen's better efforts)
04 May 2006
Friday's Feast, 05 May 2006
Appetizer: From which country(s) are some (or all) of your ancestors?
Yugoslavia and Hungary
Soup: How would you describe your sneeze?
Somewhat quiet
Salad: What is the last thing you cleaned?
My face
Main Course: Who made the strongest first impression on you?
I've met a lot of people. No one stands out.
Dessert: Name one thing you want to accomplish in your lifetime.
Go on some great trip overseas with Scott
Yugoslavia and Hungary
Soup: How would you describe your sneeze?
Somewhat quiet
Salad: What is the last thing you cleaned?
My face
Main Course: Who made the strongest first impression on you?
I've met a lot of people. No one stands out.
Dessert: Name one thing you want to accomplish in your lifetime.
Go on some great trip overseas with Scott
03 May 2006
Change of Command
This morning we had Scott's Change of Command ceremony to attend. Everything went very well. Scott has achieved a lot while in the army, but nothing so far compares to this. Well, maybe the Bronze Star he got comes close, but I still don't know exactly what he did to get that so I'm not counting it. Anyway, when they said Cpt. Scott Starr, Alpha Company, 344th MI BN, Commanding...I mean, that was probably the proudest moment of my life. During his speech, Scott also turned and told me Happy Anniversary and that he loved me. So now his whole company probably thinks he's a whipped sap.
During the ceremony, Scott's mother and I got flowers and the kids got gifts. This was taken before Owen was deemed "Acting badly enough to be taken out and made to stand behind the pavillion with Amber and Arden."
This is where they pass the guidon from Cpt. Kane to Col. Degnan to Scott. This is the most ceremonious part of the whole thing.
Here is A Co's 1st Sgt (1st Sgt Jones) saluting Scott in front of the company for the first time.
During the ceremony, Scott's mother and I got flowers and the kids got gifts. This was taken before Owen was deemed "Acting badly enough to be taken out and made to stand behind the pavillion with Amber and Arden."
This is where they pass the guidon from Cpt. Kane to Col. Degnan to Scott. This is the most ceremonious part of the whole thing.
Here is A Co's 1st Sgt (1st Sgt Jones) saluting Scott in front of the company for the first time.
Happy Anniversary
Today Scott and I have been married for 9 years!
Happy Anniversary Scott!! (even though you never read the blog)
Love,
Jennifer
Happy Anniversary Scott!! (even though you never read the blog)
Love,
Jennifer
01 May 2006
Elevator Fear
Yesterday Owen learned how to use the doorknob lock and can now get his bedroom door open and escape when he is supposed to be napping. All in all, not good.
Just so everyone knows, Scott's parents are visiting this week. They officially go by the names Meena and PaPaw. Owen has rechristened them. They are now MiMi and Poopball.
In other news, today we found that Owen has a tremendous fear of elevators. I was quite excited when we found out because I thought I could come home and find some cool sounding phobia name for this fear and write all about it. It turns out the fear of elevators is simply called elevator fear. What an utter let down. My disappointment with this simple term knows no end. Anyhoo, when on an elevator and standing by himself, Owen makes small short noises that sound like a scream that is being cut off. Also, his legs shake uncontrollably. In a word, hilarious.
On the way back down in the elevator, Scott held Owen. When we walked up to the doors Owen pointed and said 'O...no no' (O is what he calls himself). Instead of comforting the scared child, I got out the camera to capture the moment forever on film...or disc...or computer...whatever. He was quite nervous while we waited for the doors to open.
Once we got on and the doors closed, his nervousness turned into a full wail. Before you begin to feel sorry for him, think about the fact that he totally showed his a** twice today in public and made me look really bad. Also think about the fact that as soon as the doors opened he was fine, so his upsetedness was confined to about 20 seconds. So I feel putting Owen back on the elevator instead of taking the stairs was completely fair. Plus, stairs are, like, work.
Just so everyone knows, Scott's parents are visiting this week. They officially go by the names Meena and PaPaw. Owen has rechristened them. They are now MiMi and Poopball.
In other news, today we found that Owen has a tremendous fear of elevators. I was quite excited when we found out because I thought I could come home and find some cool sounding phobia name for this fear and write all about it. It turns out the fear of elevators is simply called elevator fear. What an utter let down. My disappointment with this simple term knows no end. Anyhoo, when on an elevator and standing by himself, Owen makes small short noises that sound like a scream that is being cut off. Also, his legs shake uncontrollably. In a word, hilarious.
On the way back down in the elevator, Scott held Owen. When we walked up to the doors Owen pointed and said 'O...no no' (O is what he calls himself). Instead of comforting the scared child, I got out the camera to capture the moment forever on film...or disc...or computer...whatever. He was quite nervous while we waited for the doors to open.
Once we got on and the doors closed, his nervousness turned into a full wail. Before you begin to feel sorry for him, think about the fact that he totally showed his a** twice today in public and made me look really bad. Also think about the fact that as soon as the doors opened he was fine, so his upsetedness was confined to about 20 seconds. So I feel putting Owen back on the elevator instead of taking the stairs was completely fair. Plus, stairs are, like, work.
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