We used to have babies.
Now we have an angry driver and a techie.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Sunday, June 30, 2013
The Dolphin Crawl
Look at Mister Inventing-My-Own-Crawl-Style at the ripe old age of 8 months. Anyone know how to register a Trademark?
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
an end to immobility
Immobility does not last long in the youngest generation of our family. Five short months - that's it, huh?
Alrighty then ...
Good job, buddy!
You're well on your way to joining in on Chase, Hide-n-Seek and your big sister's favorite, bouncing-off-walls-just-for-the-fun-of-it.
Roll on, Jett, roll on!
Alrighty then ...
Good job, buddy!
You're well on your way to joining in on Chase, Hide-n-Seek and your big sister's favorite, bouncing-off-walls-just-for-the-fun-of-it.
Roll on, Jett, roll on!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
the fountain of youth
I had the fortune this week of being the 'special grown-up' who got to accompany Braylie to preschool for their Valentine's Day celebration.
It was adorable. It was fun - and funny. It was ... exhausting!
I'm not joking. These kids did more activities in two and a half hours than I would attempt to do in an entire day, and we were only given a sampling of a typical school day according to the teachers. A sampling! If those kids don't hold the secret of the fountain of youth then their teachers certainly do.
Thank goodness for our village. The proverb holds true - there's no way we could do this all on our own with the same results. We are truly fortunate to have so many here to help us along our way.
Here's a small 'sampling' of our Valentine's Day ...
Diva time.
Play time.
Block city building time.
Snack time.
Not pictured here ... Bible time, gym time, craft time, game time, potty time, etc.
Home time!
Sugar time.
Also not pictured here ... the much-loved BEDTIME.
Jett didn't get his share of face time, did he? Nope. Okay, here you go.
You're welcome.
It was adorable. It was fun - and funny. It was ... exhausting!
I'm not joking. These kids did more activities in two and a half hours than I would attempt to do in an entire day, and we were only given a sampling of a typical school day according to the teachers. A sampling! If those kids don't hold the secret of the fountain of youth then their teachers certainly do.
Thank goodness for our village. The proverb holds true - there's no way we could do this all on our own with the same results. We are truly fortunate to have so many here to help us along our way.
Here's a small 'sampling' of our Valentine's Day ...
Diva time.
Play time.
Block city building time.
Snack time.
Not pictured here ... Bible time, gym time, craft time, game time, potty time, etc.
Home time!
Sugar time.
Also not pictured here ... the much-loved BEDTIME.
Jett didn't get his share of face time, did he? Nope. Okay, here you go.
You're welcome.
Friday, January 25, 2013
ninety-three days
Even the second time around it's taken me by surprise how quickly, and remarkably, life can change and make me forget what my days were like just three short months ago. How is that possible? I can remember my last oil change for goodness sake!
Anyhoo, that's about all the deep thought my brain can handle these days ... shall we Ooh and Aw at some photos and reminisce?
October 20th. Day negative five.
October 25th. Day one!!
Day two.
Fast forward a mere ninety days ... what!?
Perfection.
Happy three months, Jett!
Anyhoo, that's about all the deep thought my brain can handle these days ... shall we Ooh and Aw at some photos and reminisce?
October 20th. Day negative five.
October 25th. Day one!!
Day two.
Fast forward a mere ninety days ... what!?
Perfection.
Happy three months, Jett!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
a little snow play
Time for this Winter's installment of "Mommy! Daddy! It snowed!!!"
You may remember last year's adventure with the Magic Snow Friend (http://our-little-slice.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-make-magic-snow-friend.html) or the year before with Braylie's first go at sledding (http://our-little-slice.blogspot.com/2011/01/snow-day.html).
Well, there were no snow friends created on the first trip out in the snow this Winter, but not for lack of trying. Snow has to cooperate, too, you know. They got down, cold and wet ... but no snowman emerged from their efforts.
That didn't stop my two favorite snow bunnies from having fun, though. It may not have been good packing snow, but it sure was good sledding snow.
Daddy did most of the work so Braylie could have most of the fun ...
Happy New Year!!
You may remember last year's adventure with the Magic Snow Friend (http://our-little-slice.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-make-magic-snow-friend.html) or the year before with Braylie's first go at sledding (http://our-little-slice.blogspot.com/2011/01/snow-day.html).
Well, there were no snow friends created on the first trip out in the snow this Winter, but not for lack of trying. Snow has to cooperate, too, you know. They got down, cold and wet ... but no snowman emerged from their efforts.
That didn't stop my two favorite snow bunnies from having fun, though. It may not have been good packing snow, but it sure was good sledding snow.
Daddy did most of the work so Braylie could have most of the fun ...
... but you know he had to have a bit of fun of his own, too.
Jett was a bit too small for snow play this Winter, but we promised him he would be able to join in next year, and Daddy gave him a ride of his very own in the warmth of the indoors.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
turning 3 rocks.
Not even a monsoon could bring us down.
Another great birthday for this little girl ...
Thanks everyone!!
...xoxoxoxoxo...
Another great birthday for this little girl ...
Thanks everyone!!
...xoxoxoxoxo...
Sunday, August 5, 2012
i'm sorry ... it's been how long?
Happy 3rd Birthday, Braylie girl.
Here's a look back at the ones that led us here ...
It's been such a fun ride and we look forward to every single birthday yet to come.
Love you so much!!
Here's a look back at the ones that led us here ...
It's been such a fun ride and we look forward to every single birthday yet to come.
Love you so much!!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
slacking off
Wow, been awhile, huh?
Someone's been keeping us busy during the day ...
... and someone else has been making Mama too tired at night to keep up on the blogging.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer so far!
Someone's been keeping us busy during the day ...
... and someone else has been making Mama too tired at night to keep up on the blogging.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer so far!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
how to make a magic snow friend
Daddys tend to be very good at this - you know, bigger hands and all.
Attempt rolling the snow head yourself.
The snow head will hold the brains of your snow friend, so be delicate while handling. Take pride in your snow head, regardless of how disproportionate it is.
Begrudgingly, let your big person help make the snow head a bit bigger, then place on top of mid-section.
Stand back and admire your work.
Brainstorm accessories. Feel free to recruit a female big person for this task. Mommys do quite well.
Give your new snow friend eyes, a nose and mouth so you can have a chat and discover all his snow secrets.
Your snow friend will only share his secrets with you.
Snow secrets should not be shared with big people.
MAGIC.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
we would like to nominate ...
We have a very serious matter to attend to so please read carefully. This is not a joke or a time to fool around. Okay, maybe a time to fool around, but only if you're testing the proposed nomination.
You may or may not know that Rochester, NY harbors the National Toy Hall of Fame. Our mid-size metropolis is nationally renowned for such icons such as Kodak, Xerox, Genesee Brewing Company, Bausch & Lomb ... garbage plates ... but really, you must admit none of those comes close to the coolness factor of the Toy Hall of Fame.
The Toy Hall of Fame was established in 1998 and new toys are nominated each year to join the lineup. Visit here to see a list of past inductees. Especially check out the 2005 inductees. They may have been a little short on ideas that year.
To the point, I'm suggesting a nomination that you all need to submit because I say so. (I'm allowed to use that threat now - I'm a mom.) My nomination is ... drum roll, please ... the PILLOW FORT!
Do I hear crickets?
Okay, so you may be thinking, Is this chick new? There are WAY cooler toys out there than a pillow fort.
To all you party poopers, do you happen to know what toys were inducted last year? No?
Dollhouse, Hot Wheels, and blanket.
Blanket.
I get the first two - dollhouses and Hot Wheels are what childhood is made of, but blanket? At best, blanket is a cape. Or a magic carpet that takes flight as you send your little brother sailing across a slippery floor (ahem, Heidi). Its only saving grace is that it can transform a pillow fort into a pillow fort with a roof - I'll give it that - but if the blanket can make it into the Toy Hall of Fame, the pillow fort is a lock.
Here are the selection criteria for nominees:
So ... click here to submit your nomination for the pillow fort! Alright, alright - or for whatever toy you want to nominate, even though it will never beat the pillow fort. I know this because I have a secret weapon to back up my nomination.
Photo documentation.
Disclaimer: To those of you who may read this and think I wrote this entire post just so I could show everyone a photo of Brandon playing in a pillow fort, shame on you. I would never do that. I am all business. Don't you know me at all?
You may or may not know that Rochester, NY harbors the National Toy Hall of Fame. Our mid-size metropolis is nationally renowned for such icons such as Kodak, Xerox, Genesee Brewing Company, Bausch & Lomb ... garbage plates ... but really, you must admit none of those comes close to the coolness factor of the Toy Hall of Fame.
The Toy Hall of Fame was established in 1998 and new toys are nominated each year to join the lineup. Visit here to see a list of past inductees. Especially check out the 2005 inductees. They may have been a little short on ideas that year.
To the point, I'm suggesting a nomination that you all need to submit because I say so. (I'm allowed to use that threat now - I'm a mom.) My nomination is ... drum roll, please ... the PILLOW FORT!
Do I hear crickets?
Okay, so you may be thinking, Is this chick new? There are WAY cooler toys out there than a pillow fort.
To all you party poopers, do you happen to know what toys were inducted last year? No?
Dollhouse, Hot Wheels, and blanket.
Blanket.
I get the first two - dollhouses and Hot Wheels are what childhood is made of, but blanket? At best, blanket is a cape. Or a magic carpet that takes flight as you send your little brother sailing across a slippery floor (ahem, Heidi). Its only saving grace is that it can transform a pillow fort into a pillow fort with a roof - I'll give it that - but if the blanket can make it into the Toy Hall of Fame, the pillow fort is a lock.
Here are the selection criteria for nominees:
- Icon-status: The toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered (who wouldn't recognize a pillow fort?)
- Longevity: The toy is more than a passing fad and has enjoyed popularity over multiple generations (we're going two generations and three decades strong in this house)
- Discovery: The toy fosters learning, creativity, or discovery through play (even the most boring people can find fun in a pillow fort!)
- Innovation: The toy profoundly changed play or toy design. A toy may be inducted on the basis of this criterion without necessarily having met all of the first three. (admit it, your first fort was a pillow fort)
So ... click here to submit your nomination for the pillow fort! Alright, alright - or for whatever toy you want to nominate, even though it will never beat the pillow fort. I know this because I have a secret weapon to back up my nomination.
Photo documentation.
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