I'm terrible at keeping this updated. Guess who's turning 1 on Wednesday...
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Playground and Preschool
The playground is done! Jeremy worked super hard (and long) last Tuesday and finished the clubhouse, swing set, and slide.
Unfortunately, Abraham hasn't been able to play on it much because he hasn't been feeling well. Hopefully that will end soon.
He headed off to preschool today!
Unfortunately, Abraham hasn't been able to play on it much because he hasn't been feeling well. Hopefully that will end soon.
He headed off to preschool today!
Anna keeps growing and me moving. She finally has a tooth. She is crawling on her hands and knees now. She pulls herself up and cruises using walls and furniture. She has started to let go and take a few steps.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Playground Progress
Jeremy moved all the mulch in one day! He kind of had too since it was supposed to rain the next morning and we had plans to go to Knoebels with Rachel, Jesse, Cora and Owen in the afternoon. Now we just have to wait for the equipment to be delivered. We have the climbing dome and airplane teeter totter. The swing set/slide is the big delivery. Abraham is looking forward to having Daddy put everything together. We just hope the weather cooperates after all the parts arrive.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Yesterday, we dropped Caitlyn off at Spruce Lake Wilderness Camp for a week of fun! Caitlyn was at our house for two weeks. In that time we had pedicures, went on a few walks, did a few challenges (see facebook), went to Chuck E Cheese, two malls, and a few restaurants. She spent several hours in her room here watching YouTube videos and a few hours doing some chores to earn money for her much coveted Vera Bradley backpack. She however, left with $0.00 because she spent what she earned on headphones and earbuds. We hope she had fun and will come back and stay next year too!
We went to Knoebels on Friday. It was hot, but it really didn't feel as hot as you would expect because of the shade and a breeze. We met Heather, Justin, and Rose there. Here are a few pictures from when we went on the Train.
Abraham went on several new grown up rides including the Frogger (Jeremy took a video, I'll try to remember to post it..the poor boy looks so scared and looks like he's going to fall off!). He went with me and Caitlyn on the Sklooosh. He wasn't sure about it, but in the end, I think he thought it was fun to get wet. We dried off by going on the kiddie coaster. I am one lucky person to go on the coaster with, because I always end up first in line for the next one..in other words..First car!! I asked Brahm if he wanted the first car or not, and he said car number 3, so that's what we chose.
After dropping Caitlyn off at camp, Jeremy and I took the kids on a backpack ride to the tree house and the retreat center. Abraham had fun seeing both. He played on the playground in the retreat center and said he wanted to go back again to go swimming some time. In a few years, we will have to make it a family trip to go camping there. We aren't brave enough or hard core enough to try with an infant.
Since the kids took a late nap on the way home from camp, we stayed up an played a little. This is a picture of Brahm playing "Jenga blocks." He makes maps/roads out of them. If you look closely in this picture, you will see a map of Route 80, the Turnpike, the road to Grammy's house, the road to Grandmom's house, and our driveway/our house (look for the three red blocks for our roof).
This summer's project is building ourselves a playground. In typical Jeremy fashion, this will not be a small one. I didn't think to take a picture of the first part of the process: staking it out/killing the grass but here are some other pictures.
This is after the landscapers leveled the ground, put down landscaping sheet, and framed it with railroad ties.
This is what was delivered today. Three tons of rubber mulch. Yes, Three tons.
This is what Jeremy is doing today: moving the mulch to the playground. He is almost done the first flat in this picture.
We went to Knoebels on Friday. It was hot, but it really didn't feel as hot as you would expect because of the shade and a breeze. We met Heather, Justin, and Rose there. Here are a few pictures from when we went on the Train.
Abraham went on several new grown up rides including the Frogger (Jeremy took a video, I'll try to remember to post it..the poor boy looks so scared and looks like he's going to fall off!). He went with me and Caitlyn on the Sklooosh. He wasn't sure about it, but in the end, I think he thought it was fun to get wet. We dried off by going on the kiddie coaster. I am one lucky person to go on the coaster with, because I always end up first in line for the next one..in other words..First car!! I asked Brahm if he wanted the first car or not, and he said car number 3, so that's what we chose.
After dropping Caitlyn off at camp, Jeremy and I took the kids on a backpack ride to the tree house and the retreat center. Abraham had fun seeing both. He played on the playground in the retreat center and said he wanted to go back again to go swimming some time. In a few years, we will have to make it a family trip to go camping there. We aren't brave enough or hard core enough to try with an infant.
Since the kids took a late nap on the way home from camp, we stayed up an played a little. This is a picture of Brahm playing "Jenga blocks." He makes maps/roads out of them. If you look closely in this picture, you will see a map of Route 80, the Turnpike, the road to Grammy's house, the road to Grandmom's house, and our driveway/our house (look for the three red blocks for our roof).
This summer's project is building ourselves a playground. In typical Jeremy fashion, this will not be a small one. I didn't think to take a picture of the first part of the process: staking it out/killing the grass but here are some other pictures.
This is after the landscapers leveled the ground, put down landscaping sheet, and framed it with railroad ties.
This is what was delivered today. Three tons of rubber mulch. Yes, Three tons.
This is what Jeremy is doing today: moving the mulch to the playground. He is almost done the first flat in this picture.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Caitlyn has been staying with us since Emily's wedding. (Sorry, I was in the wedding and Jeremy was in charge of two children..I have no pictures to share.) Due to a mix up, we only brought half of Caitlyn's bags up with us. Luckily, Glen had off this week and is an awesome brother/uncle and came to visit Monday missing bag in hand. Monday also happened to be Glen's birthday. We celebrated by going to Chuck E. Cheese, Red Robin, and Target.
Tuesday, Caitlyn and I went to the spa to get pedicures and have some girl time while Jeremy babysat the kids. (He actually made it family naptime, which rarely happens anymore.)
Wednesday Jeremy started his work of nights so our adventures became routine. We did take a walk on Friday. And Saturday we went to meet Jennie at her house and walked to Rita's.
Anna has mastered her army crawl. None of Brahm's toys or puzzles are safe from her anymore. This includes his motorized trains. Anna gets very exciting when she sees the trains moving and catches them very quickly. She also started to babble. She was "talking" with vowels sounds, but now she has started to say "ba ba ba ba". Brahm didn't say "dada" until he was after one, so hopefully, that one is next for Anna.
Abraham skipped over the terrible twos and is in the Threes. He likes to exert his free will. It's exhausting and frustrating.
There are no pictures of Brahm because he keeps moving when I try to take them.
Tuesday, Caitlyn and I went to the spa to get pedicures and have some girl time while Jeremy babysat the kids. (He actually made it family naptime, which rarely happens anymore.)
Wednesday Jeremy started his work of nights so our adventures became routine. We did take a walk on Friday. And Saturday we went to meet Jennie at her house and walked to Rita's.
Anna has mastered her army crawl. None of Brahm's toys or puzzles are safe from her anymore. This includes his motorized trains. Anna gets very exciting when she sees the trains moving and catches them very quickly. She also started to babble. She was "talking" with vowels sounds, but now she has started to say "ba ba ba ba". Brahm didn't say "dada" until he was after one, so hopefully, that one is next for Anna.
Abraham skipped over the terrible twos and is in the Threes. He likes to exert his free will. It's exhausting and frustrating.
There are no pictures of Brahm because he keeps moving when I try to take them.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Nothing to see here (pictures, that is)
I apologize for the lack of pictures. If you want to see photos of what we did this week, look on facebook or instagram.
This week was pretty fun!
On Wednesday, we picked up our new van! Jeremy, ever the bargain hunter, found us a good deal on a new Honda Odyssey. It's longer than our Borrego is, so I'm getting used to it, but I think I'll really like how much we can pack in it! I am aware that I am now kicked out of the Cool Mom's Club. Oh well, I was never that cool to begin with.
Thursday, Grandpop and Grammy came for lunch. Abraham had a good time playing Candyland and puzzles with his grandparents. By the end of the visit, Anna had warmed up to both of them too so they were able to take turns holding her.
On Friday morning we packed up the van to go to Emily's wedding! While Jeremy was organizing everything, Anna decided she would learn to crawl. She does an army crawl/left foot combination-but surprisingly, she goes straight! We drove down and spent the afternoon with my Aunt Kathy since we were spending the night at her house. Her granddaughter Leslie (Abraham and Anna's second cousin) was there so we played until it was time for Emily's rehearsal. Sleeping in one room went better than I expected.
Saturday was the wedding! Except for one meltdown while waiting for family pictures (because the kids were so hot), they did so well! Now Aunt Emmy is married. :) Abraham had a great time at the reception. He made sure to get Cora invited so they were able to play and eat dinner together. Jeremy brought in Abraham's Thomas take and play train set, which was a big hit. It gave the kids lots of fun things to do since the dance music was lacking.
After the wedding, we brought Caitlyn back to our house to spend a few weeks with us. Today was spent at church and buying a few things that Caitlyn will need for her stay. After dinner we broke out the Wuggle Pets that Jeremy bought on clearance. Brahm was looking forward to "playing Wuggle pets" with Caitlyn for the past month. He wants to do it again tomorrow. Good thing the refill packs were on clearance too.
Jeremy has nicely surprised me with a video to include. Here is Brahm and Cora running around at the reception.
This week was pretty fun!
On Wednesday, we picked up our new van! Jeremy, ever the bargain hunter, found us a good deal on a new Honda Odyssey. It's longer than our Borrego is, so I'm getting used to it, but I think I'll really like how much we can pack in it! I am aware that I am now kicked out of the Cool Mom's Club. Oh well, I was never that cool to begin with.
Thursday, Grandpop and Grammy came for lunch. Abraham had a good time playing Candyland and puzzles with his grandparents. By the end of the visit, Anna had warmed up to both of them too so they were able to take turns holding her.
On Friday morning we packed up the van to go to Emily's wedding! While Jeremy was organizing everything, Anna decided she would learn to crawl. She does an army crawl/left foot combination-but surprisingly, she goes straight! We drove down and spent the afternoon with my Aunt Kathy since we were spending the night at her house. Her granddaughter Leslie (Abraham and Anna's second cousin) was there so we played until it was time for Emily's rehearsal. Sleeping in one room went better than I expected.
Saturday was the wedding! Except for one meltdown while waiting for family pictures (because the kids were so hot), they did so well! Now Aunt Emmy is married. :) Abraham had a great time at the reception. He made sure to get Cora invited so they were able to play and eat dinner together. Jeremy brought in Abraham's Thomas take and play train set, which was a big hit. It gave the kids lots of fun things to do since the dance music was lacking.
After the wedding, we brought Caitlyn back to our house to spend a few weeks with us. Today was spent at church and buying a few things that Caitlyn will need for her stay. After dinner we broke out the Wuggle Pets that Jeremy bought on clearance. Brahm was looking forward to "playing Wuggle pets" with Caitlyn for the past month. He wants to do it again tomorrow. Good thing the refill packs were on clearance too.
Jeremy has nicely surprised me with a video to include. Here is Brahm and Cora running around at the reception.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
New tricks
Anna has some new tricks! She has started waving. She is so cute. Yesterday, she was waving at Brahm's trains as they were going by her. She also has started playing peek a boo. She doesn't clap her hands together but does bang two toys so it's basically the same movement. She is working hard on her bottom teeth. We see them but they haven't broken through yet. I'm guessing that will be on Friday night when we are supposed to be getting our beauty sleep for Emily's wedding!
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