At Grandma & Grandpa's House
Leaving Nana & Pop-Pop's
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
June 26th
Well, we've had a lot going on over the past couple of weeks, which has left little time to update the blog! Sorry to everyone who has had to look at the same posts for awhile! Lucky for you, our kids just get cuter & cuter each time you see them (or even their pictures)!
Top of the list to report is Jack Man's first experience with soccer camp! Camp started on Monday (June 25), and I must say that I have never seen my little son quite so indignant about anything as he was about not going out on the soccer field with everyone else! He dug the spikes on his little soccer cleats into the ground, and said, "No!" He was really excited (even to the point of not being able to sleep the night before, & waking up at 5a.m. ready to go!) until we got out of the car, and then suddenly he wanted nothing to do with it! Normally I am able to put on my stern-Mom voice and he's responsive (perhaps a little begrudgingly, but nonetheless obedient); not the case here! Not even lighting a firecracker under his rear would've gotten him onto the field! So we sat on the sidelines and watched the others warm-up; once they were put into smaller groups and everything was downsized a bit, I began to push again. "You're going out there," I said, to which he responded, "No I'm not" with just as much authority as I had littered my own statement with! (I'm not kidding, he was so seriously not gonna do it!) I picked that little boy up and set him on the field, thinking to myself, "Well this is money well-spent!" Jack is usually one to get out there and pretty much throw himself into any situation, so I was surprised by his actions! He was really making me work (and he's so good, he usually makes my job a cake-walk!)!! Once he got out there though, he was on fire! He's an excellent dribbler, really understands the "no hands" concept, and of course ended up having a wee of a time! "That was a really good game, Mom," he said on the way home, "when are we going back?!" I must've thanked him a million times for being brave and staying out there, because it was such a thrill to see his little legs go! Of course the last two days he hasn't given Baba nearly the hard time he did me, but I'll try not to be bitter!
Big news for Lola Lou--we're sitting pretty now!! She's a big "little mama"! Lola has recently become quite obsessed with Piper and Wannabelle, watching their every move and reaching out to grab their big fury ears! So far, neither has reciprocated any interest in her at all...my guess is that Jack pretty well wore them down before Lou was even a thought! One of my favorite things about Lola and being Lola's Mommy, is that we already have secret little conversations! When I was pregnant with her I read somewhere that if you imitate their early noises, they will often "talk" back to you--and let me reiterate earlier posts, we've got another talker on our hands! Now our talks have turned into long sessions of imitating each other's noises, and then laughing hysterically! Man alive she thinks she's a funny woman! Just like her brother's chubby face, hers lights up amazingly when she smiles! Miss Lola has also started to lean into us, mouth open WIDE, wanting kisses! Yes sometimes those kisses do turn into a little chin chewing, but until she gets teeth that's okay! She's still loving squash but has added green beans, mac & cheese (Gerber), and pears--the first fruit she's liked--to her list of tasty dinners! She's slowly beginning to realize that what we have on our plates is a little better than what she has, so she's eaten little pieces of bread, macaroni (Kraft), and cheese! She's a carb girl just like her Mama! Hopefully she'll get some of Baba's length for when those carbs start to turn against her!!
Jack has had a busy couple of weekends, spending the night with both sets of grandparents! Two weekends ago he helped Pop-Pop wash the cars & tinkered around the garden with Nana! They went to the park, where (surprise) Jack made a friend! They made sno cones on a sno cone machine that Pop-Pop got from work! This past weekend my brother Brad (have to clarify since we have two brothers Brad!!) played baseball in KC, so Jack watched most of his games! Since then he has talked about "Courtney" (a family friend of many years; she is probably 12 now) every day--Hannah Montana & Mad better watch out!! He went to Topeka with Grandma & Grandpa after Uncle Brad's Saturday night game, and snuggled with Grandma in Grandpa's bed!! In between games, Jack worked on wearing Uncle Brad out a little more! The Fab 4 (me, B, J, & L) hit up the pool on Father's Day weekend for Lola's debut in her polka dot bikini (brown & pink, ladies...the girl has some major fashion sense!)! She just loved the water, which we already knew thanks to bath time with Big Brother (Jack, not 1984)! We also went to a carnival that my work put on; there the main attraction was definitely the big inflatable slide with enough room for a Baba & a Bubba!!
*Will post soccer camp & bikini photos soon!
Top of the list to report is Jack Man's first experience with soccer camp! Camp started on Monday (June 25), and I must say that I have never seen my little son quite so indignant about anything as he was about not going out on the soccer field with everyone else! He dug the spikes on his little soccer cleats into the ground, and said, "No!" He was really excited (even to the point of not being able to sleep the night before, & waking up at 5a.m. ready to go!) until we got out of the car, and then suddenly he wanted nothing to do with it! Normally I am able to put on my stern-Mom voice and he's responsive (perhaps a little begrudgingly, but nonetheless obedient); not the case here! Not even lighting a firecracker under his rear would've gotten him onto the field! So we sat on the sidelines and watched the others warm-up; once they were put into smaller groups and everything was downsized a bit, I began to push again. "You're going out there," I said, to which he responded, "No I'm not" with just as much authority as I had littered my own statement with! (I'm not kidding, he was so seriously not gonna do it!) I picked that little boy up and set him on the field, thinking to myself, "Well this is money well-spent!" Jack is usually one to get out there and pretty much throw himself into any situation, so I was surprised by his actions! He was really making me work (and he's so good, he usually makes my job a cake-walk!)!! Once he got out there though, he was on fire! He's an excellent dribbler, really understands the "no hands" concept, and of course ended up having a wee of a time! "That was a really good game, Mom," he said on the way home, "when are we going back?!" I must've thanked him a million times for being brave and staying out there, because it was such a thrill to see his little legs go! Of course the last two days he hasn't given Baba nearly the hard time he did me, but I'll try not to be bitter!
Big news for Lola Lou--we're sitting pretty now!! She's a big "little mama"! Lola has recently become quite obsessed with Piper and Wannabelle, watching their every move and reaching out to grab their big fury ears! So far, neither has reciprocated any interest in her at all...my guess is that Jack pretty well wore them down before Lou was even a thought! One of my favorite things about Lola and being Lola's Mommy, is that we already have secret little conversations! When I was pregnant with her I read somewhere that if you imitate their early noises, they will often "talk" back to you--and let me reiterate earlier posts, we've got another talker on our hands! Now our talks have turned into long sessions of imitating each other's noises, and then laughing hysterically! Man alive she thinks she's a funny woman! Just like her brother's chubby face, hers lights up amazingly when she smiles! Miss Lola has also started to lean into us, mouth open WIDE, wanting kisses! Yes sometimes those kisses do turn into a little chin chewing, but until she gets teeth that's okay! She's still loving squash but has added green beans, mac & cheese (Gerber), and pears--the first fruit she's liked--to her list of tasty dinners! She's slowly beginning to realize that what we have on our plates is a little better than what she has, so she's eaten little pieces of bread, macaroni (Kraft), and cheese! She's a carb girl just like her Mama! Hopefully she'll get some of Baba's length for when those carbs start to turn against her!!
Jack has had a busy couple of weekends, spending the night with both sets of grandparents! Two weekends ago he helped Pop-Pop wash the cars & tinkered around the garden with Nana! They went to the park, where (surprise) Jack made a friend! They made sno cones on a sno cone machine that Pop-Pop got from work! This past weekend my brother Brad (have to clarify since we have two brothers Brad!!) played baseball in KC, so Jack watched most of his games! Since then he has talked about "Courtney" (a family friend of many years; she is probably 12 now) every day--Hannah Montana & Mad better watch out!! He went to Topeka with Grandma & Grandpa after Uncle Brad's Saturday night game, and snuggled with Grandma in Grandpa's bed!! In between games, Jack worked on wearing Uncle Brad out a little more! The Fab 4 (me, B, J, & L) hit up the pool on Father's Day weekend for Lola's debut in her polka dot bikini (brown & pink, ladies...the girl has some major fashion sense!)! She just loved the water, which we already knew thanks to bath time with Big Brother (Jack, not 1984)! We also went to a carnival that my work put on; there the main attraction was definitely the big inflatable slide with enough room for a Baba & a Bubba!!
*Will post soccer camp & bikini photos soon!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
June 13
Well, it's been a busy couple of weeks at Chateau M.C.C.; thanks to the good weather we've had a lot of time to tend to the gardens & yard! And of course, Jack has gotten in plenty of 4 Wheeler time and plenty of playing in the dirt time! Today his friend Stella (from across the street) brought him a box turtle! She already has a couple in her backyard, so she was generous enough to share the wealth! Jack named the turtle "Jack", which is actually pretty original for him considering that he's named all 3 of his fish to this point "Ben"! His pet names & music choice are equally narcissistic: he's been listening to the new Stripes album, which may have something to do with switching up pet names! His favorite track is "The Denial Twist", which isn't actually on the new record, but he thinks it should be & I'm not one to argue with him! Jack is anxiously awaiting soccer camp at the end of the month, and swimming lessons with Stella at the beginning of next month! He's our ever-busy little bee...
And we guess he's rubbed off on his little partner in crime, Lola Lou! For someone who didn't make a peep for the first two weeks of her life, she sure is a noisy little lady now! Mark my words, the girl's going to be a singer! She's got some pipes--any time there's music on, it only takes a couple of minutes before she chimes in! Just ask her godmama and cousin, Madi, who I believe said, "It's hard to watch a movie with Lola, I can't hear anything but her!!" But, she started out with some pretty tough competition for nosiest child in the history of the world, her big bro, who talks incessantly from the instant he's awake until the moment he's asleep! Looks like Ben and I won't have to worry about our side of conversation--as if we could get a word in edge wise!! Besides crooning, Lola has really become a mobile missy, rolling herself all over the place! No tumbles off of anything (yet!), but I suppose there's still plenty of time for that! She's still enjoying veggies over fruits, and is particularly partial to squash and sweet potatoes! She had her first fudgecicle with Mommy tonight, and was ecstatic to be covered in chocolate to prove that she has her Grandma's blood in her!
We missed our peonies this year because of the late frost, but are again in awe of our seemingly hundreds of tiger lilies, day lilies, and bluebells! We planted a rose bush this year in memory of Grandma Rosalie, and have made several potted variations! At Nana's house, Jack & Nana are working on growing some sunflowers! My favorite tree in our vast array, our Mimosa, has started to bloom and the fanned out, hot pink flowers should be coming to poop all over our cars any day now! (Not so much Ben's favorite tree!)
Other than the norm, we've gone to Pizza Hut with Nana & Pop-Pop, met Grandma in Lawrence for some window shopping, went to the Royal's Game with Nana & Pop-Pop, and of course, acquired a new pet! (Hey, at least it's not another dog, right? I have a feeling there are four people out there saying, "Right!" Whoever could it be?!) On a sad note, we also went to a candlelight vigil for a local girl who passed away, but it reminded us just how lucky we are to be able to share each precious day with each other, and with our family & friends! Until next time...
And we guess he's rubbed off on his little partner in crime, Lola Lou! For someone who didn't make a peep for the first two weeks of her life, she sure is a noisy little lady now! Mark my words, the girl's going to be a singer! She's got some pipes--any time there's music on, it only takes a couple of minutes before she chimes in! Just ask her godmama and cousin, Madi, who I believe said, "It's hard to watch a movie with Lola, I can't hear anything but her!!" But, she started out with some pretty tough competition for nosiest child in the history of the world, her big bro, who talks incessantly from the instant he's awake until the moment he's asleep! Looks like Ben and I won't have to worry about our side of conversation--as if we could get a word in edge wise!! Besides crooning, Lola has really become a mobile missy, rolling herself all over the place! No tumbles off of anything (yet!), but I suppose there's still plenty of time for that! She's still enjoying veggies over fruits, and is particularly partial to squash and sweet potatoes! She had her first fudgecicle with Mommy tonight, and was ecstatic to be covered in chocolate to prove that she has her Grandma's blood in her!
We missed our peonies this year because of the late frost, but are again in awe of our seemingly hundreds of tiger lilies, day lilies, and bluebells! We planted a rose bush this year in memory of Grandma Rosalie, and have made several potted variations! At Nana's house, Jack & Nana are working on growing some sunflowers! My favorite tree in our vast array, our Mimosa, has started to bloom and the fanned out, hot pink flowers should be coming to poop all over our cars any day now! (Not so much Ben's favorite tree!)
Other than the norm, we've gone to Pizza Hut with Nana & Pop-Pop, met Grandma in Lawrence for some window shopping, went to the Royal's Game with Nana & Pop-Pop, and of course, acquired a new pet! (Hey, at least it's not another dog, right? I have a feeling there are four people out there saying, "Right!" Whoever could it be?!) On a sad note, we also went to a candlelight vigil for a local girl who passed away, but it reminded us just how lucky we are to be able to share each precious day with each other, and with our family & friends! Until next time...
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Oddly in the months since this photo was taken, we've both lost a lot of hair!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
True love!
My big brother sure does love me! Even when I'm sleeping, he's taking care of me! He can't wait to teach me how to ride a dirtbike, play soccer, football, basketball, and baseball, teach me how to swim, and give me rides on his 4-Wheeler! He already lets me play with some of his guys, and he always kisses me and hugs me! He's the best big brother in the whole world!
Lola Lou
I am a happy, happy girl! Especially when I'm in my high chair, getting ready to eat my favorite--butternut squash! Yummy!
Bikers Beware!
Here's big bubba Jack, sporting his Power Rangers helmet & preparing to run things over!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Vacation!
Well, we didn't go anywhere for vacation this year, but we certainly had a nice relaxing time puttering around the house! We had some visitors; Uncle Nathan, Uncle Brad, and cousin Madi all came to stay with us! Mostly we just loved all of the time we had with Baba (Benny), as he was home for nine days in a row! Jack and Baba took in Shrek the Third (which was actually Jack's second choice, his first being Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which was only playing in Indepedence!); we did a park tour & went to a few area parks we hadn't played at before! We found a really nice one in Prarie Village just a few miles away, where the big attraction is a sand box!! Both Nathan & Madison joined us for good times at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead; Lola enjoyed seeing the baby goats & watching her brother feed the goats with a bottle! Mommy & Lola watched a couple Lifetime movies when the guys were out doing their thing, and we all had a nice time working in our gardens! We also took a trip to the dog park--Lola's first visit there (unless we count inutero...her brother does!) It was a good break! Good times were had by all!
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