Non's World

{Wii are slow to acknowledge its Feb!}

2011-02-12T21:03:00.000-06:00

Santa brought us a Wii for xmas 2010..and Just Dance Kids. We just set it up yesterday..yup it took us that long to do it. And we have not taken our Xmas tree down yet. Maybe we should just leave it up -only another 9 mos and it will be up again.

I am taking the boys to Build a Bear tommorrow to make a few new furry friends for our house and Grandma Marge's apt and Grandpa Dave's couch. Then we are visiting G&G Zandlo and trying out the new IHOP by their house.

Jack had a Lion Cub mtg tonight..dinner and then a visit from an entemologist (bug guy). Bless his heart Jack did not want to hold any of the bugs and wanted to go home early..Yep no problem with that buddy.
He is dancing to ABC 123 by Jackson 5 right now on the Wii..gotta love it.
He told me he wants me to sign him up for a dance class...um not sure that will go over in this house.

Joey is sleeping with me every night. Im going to redecorate his room soon with a Charlie Brown theme-hoping that maybe it will entice him to sleep downstairs in his room again..that or sleep in Jack's room.

Jack is happy to have his cast off and be able to ride the bus home after school.
He cracks me up when he gets mad at Joey and says.."For grace sake!"
Usually he isnt that polite but occasionally that is what I hear...love it.
I can really tell that choosing to send him to St Anne's was an excellent choice.
He was the Student Spotlight a week ago and it was in the LS paper too..everyone told us about it when we got back from Florida.

Hoping to post more this year..Im anxious to work on my photography site but I dont want to lose out on recording my own family memories in place of it. :)

Overheard

2010-08-29T16:09:00.000-05:00

As told to me by my daycare provider:

Jack and Lucy were sitting at the counter eating their snack at daycare -

Jack: "That's my Dad that just drove by in the golf cart..he goes and plays golf for like 1 hour and then he goes in the clubhouse and just sits for like a million hours."

He figured this out all on his own ....but I couldn't have said it better myself son.

And now we are SIX....

2010-08-23T00:03:00.000-05:00

Six years ago today you made me a mother... and I couldn't imagine a better son than you,Jack David.

I cant believe you are starting Kindergarten when it seems like just yesterday you came home with us and made us a family. You make me laugh, yell, think and most importantly love. I know in my heart you will just continue to make us proud -Love you Jack to the moon and back

xoxo Mom

SPRING is HERE!!!

2010-03-16T12:51:00.001-05:00

Joey had so much fun being able to run around outside this Sunday when temps reached into the 50's! These frog boots were Jack's -they are a little big on Jo-Jo but he didnt care. We went exploring-got the mail- and splashed in puddles before his nap.

A fun memory indeed!

Happy Holidays!

2010-01-03T11:15:00.002-06:00

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Here are some pics of our December adventures...opening presents at home, at both G&G's and making a snowman!

{Let is snow, let it snow, let it snow..PLEASE!}

2009-12-03T10:22:00.000-06:00

ON 11/30 John and I were tucking Jack into bed. Earlier that night I had a board mtg at the nursery school and the head teacher Mrs. H let me know Jack was SURE it was going to snow on 12/1. We discussed how he was SURE about a lot of things.:P

SO I took upon myself to try to minimize the negative if in fact it didnt snow overnight...which I knew wasnt going to happen. We reminded Jack how hard it is to predict the weather and he just got mad. I aksed him how he would feel in the morning if it hadnt snowed?

Jack:"Oh...I'll be sad...(he showed us his best sad face -drama man that he is) but then I'll just..(shrugging shoulders)..just.. just do whatever I normally do."

Me: "Well Jack..how about if we have a guessing game..just me, you and Daddy"

Jack:'YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
and I cringed hoping he wouldnt wakeup his veryhardtogetinobed2yroldbrother-
So we all bet $1 and Jack annouced that we had to give him our dollars and he would keep them in his room until a winner was decided....(he reminds me more of his deal making father everyday)

So what did we wake up to today??? SNOW
Jack is the winner..he picked this Thursday 12/3.
Way to go Jack-Sven Svengaard -to be.

Let the countdown begin!

2009-11-30T18:06:00.001-06:00

Our family had a wonderfully long weekend and managed to put up our Christmas Tree and some outdoor lights (I did all the outside work thankyouverymuch)!

Jack is way ahead of the game and wanted to write his letter to Santa last night..I was only able to persuade him to write the first word of the first item on his list. I said he had to sign his name or Santa wouldn't believe it was from him.

Jack's list consists of : Handy Manny Motorcycle, Handy Manny Work bench that costs a bazillion $'s, Handy Manny Truck with telephone,and a Cars item thrown in for good measure.

Great Job Disney on the marketing ...its working on my son.

I also convinced him to help me write a letter for Joey and it was hilarious to hear what Jack thought Joey would want:

His #1 suggestion was: "Sippy cups that LOOK like bottles"..so Joey will stop drinking from a bottle.
Jack knows Mom and Dad wish Joey was done with bottles and he hears us tell Joey.."Big boys don't drink from a ba-ba..they use a cup!" (then Joey throws himself onto the floor and screams until he gets the wanted bottle).

Then being the crazy scrapbooking/picture taking mom I am...I snapped some photos of him and secretly kept the letters and didn't toss them in the mailbox..Jack didnt seem to notice or choose to put them in the mailbox when I offered him the chance...so they will go into our December Daily album for future reference.

We once again have umpteen countdown calendars in the house..Jack LOVES numbers and counting...

..perhaps he is part vampire ??

Vampires are so "in" right now, why not?

I Heart faces

2009-11-10T14:54:00.003-06:00

Here is my entry for the weekly challenge..its my 1st time entering and I'm excited to be a part of a great community!

Time marches on

2009-09-01T14:44:00.004-05:00

The first day of September...such a wonderful time of year..

The anticiption of school starting, birthdays to celebrate, closing the windows at night because its cool...opening them upon return to the house at 4 because its hot.
leaves just starting to turn, the State Fair, the cool brisk air blowing our hair around while out in the yard.

Jack has his "meet the teacher" night this evening and we're both looking forward to the routine and excitement of his 2nd year at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

He had his 5 yrd check-up yesterday and the official measurements were:
41.8 lbs and 26 inches.
He could answer all of the doctors questions completely
He passed his hearing and sight tests with flying colors.
I must admit he looked silly in the patched glasses they had him wear during the vision screening...but I didnt want to upset him during it so no pictures were taken.

The Doctor asked him what he liked to do..and he explained in great detail his Rock n' Roll motorcycle.
She went on to the next question and he answered with additional details about the motorcycle...ahh 5 yr olds brains.
He had to have a flu shot:
His Dad prepped him for it by telling him to act tough, don't look at the needle and when its done..ask the nurse "When are you going to give me the shot?"
He executed the joke perfectly..after wincing and crying while she was giving him the shot!LOL

I have been reading other mother's blogs about their kids returning to school and I must admit even perfect strangers are bringing me to tear up..just the thought of my little Jack off to school makes me sad.
I will cherish every last day of this year before he makes the final jump to kindy!

It must be said...

2009-08-06T10:40:00.004-05:00

Deciding what to have everyone wear: many many hours of thought and shopping..and much indecisiveness

Getting the boys ready to go: struggling and yelling and bribery

Having the result be these photographs to have forever: Priceless

Freddy and the Gang

2009-08-02T21:55:00.000-05:00

Jack had left his Mysery Machine at his Dad's office. We recently stopped by and he brought it home..it was naturally like a whole new toy again.

He has been using his immagination so well lately. I try to sit down and get him started with a story to make up with his toys..once I do that he can really play awhile OR he will use my ideas later on when I listen in on him another day.

So the latest adventures of the Scooby Doo gang went like this-all original screenplay-enacted for me by Jack:

"Daphne finds the map on the Com-pu-der

Velma prints it out and then hands it Fweddy cause they are lost"

(Shag and Freddy always seem to get to sit in the front while the dog and women are stuck in the back of the van...hmmm..not sure I like this set up?)

I can always make Jack laugh when I do my Shaggy immpression...

" Like Wow Scoob...I could sure use a pickle, marshmallow pizza right about now!"

There was a Scooby Doo Marathon on Cartoon Network this weekend...Both John and Jack were in heaven. I love that our 70's fascination with the gang has continued on in our kids.
ZOINKS!

(Pics to come!)

Breaking news flash

2009-07-26T12:21:00.005-05:00

Joey likes Raspberries!! It's a miracle...he didn't throw them on the floor or push them back at me..he is woofing them down like candy!

Makes a mom happy to see him eat something other than: eggs, peanut butter, waffles, milk and spaghetti.

Family get-together

2009-07-26T10:13:00.005-05:00

The boys and I headed up to Hopkins to my cousin Katy's house for a Petersen party. My uncle Charlie was in town and it called for a party.

The boys had fun sitting at the kiddie picnic table (makes me think we need one for ourselves since Joey sat so well at it)

Jack loved playing the mini golf course with Grandpa Dave-thought I had a pic of this? I guess not :(

He also loved the Stomp Rocket! We had never seen this before and it was a hit with the boys.

Joey spent most of the party going up and down their stairs and playing with the gate.

A good time was had by all :0)

A weekend without my bro

2009-06-27T09:41:00.009-05:00

Hi everyone..Its Joey! I'm home alone with my mom because my brother Jack is up in the cities with my Mama & Boppa for the weekend! I get ALL the toys to myself and nobody is pushing me around.

I love to play with the THOMAS the train sets. Mom says Jack never really played with them much and I do...ALL THE TIME. I like to carry the trains around clutched in my hands if I am not putting them on the tracks. I also like to put them on the Little People Family village road and send them in circles.
I do ALL this while catching up on my favorite shows..Thomas, Dora the Explorer and Wonder Pets. I'll watch a few Mickey Mouse Clubhouses too..Mom says we might go visit Mickey at his house someday in Florida..but not until I have better Manners? What are manners?
I like to scream at the top of my lungs and bite and scratch people if I dont get my way or I dont like what they want me to do..like change my diaper. I have better things to do than that..don't they know? I'm trying to tell them but they dont understand the way I talk yet. I can say mama and Bye bye pretty well..and I know where my nose and eyes are.
This Spring I got bit all over my these nasty gnats...Mom thinks I am allergic to them..all I know is I want to scratch them 24/7 and it makes me crabby. So I do have reason to be crabby sometimes. My mom is allergic to bugbites too- I heard her tell my Daddy she feels so bad for me...I'm milking this for all I got!
Maybe today she will take me on a ride in the bike trailer. I will have so much more room without Jack in there...I heard her tell Jack she is out of shape on our last ride..Maybe I should loan her my Big Bird book of shapes to read?
I just pooped in my diaper..gotta go run away from my mommy..BYE!

that spinning thing...

2009-05-13T10:01:00.004-05:00

Last night I was eating some Salt & Vinegar chips with my sandwich...Jack LOVES chips and spied them on my plate right away. ( He was eating his Kids Cuisine)

He asked to eat one and I said ok..but they are adult chips because they are extra salty...he tried it..thought about it awhile and replied...

"Mom, I like the ones with the spinning thing on the front...."

(Im thinking hard trying to figure out what he means)

He asks if these chips are that kind..I look over to the bag and the lightbulb goes off...

Spinning thing = windmill on Old Dutch chips bags...

He really is smart..I'm just slow.

16 months

2009-04-03T08:30:00.015-05:00

Loves his rabbit..carries his around by the ears...and loves when I sing "Little Bunny Foo Foo"
Is quite vocal..no real words really..just loves to scream and sqwauk and hear his own voice..ugh.

Waves and yells "bye-bye" (sounds like "ey-ey")everytime we pull out of the driveway at daycare.

Loves to ride around on his Mickey Mouse car..and push it backwards with his feet and says "ey-ey"

Here he is holding the tie to my bathrobe..something I did as a little girl with my mom's bathrobe tie too!

Likes to eat bananas, peanut butter on toast and waffles, cereals of all kinds, grape and apple juice, baked beans, eggs.

Still prefers a bottle of milk at bedtime and when he is really upset...the sucking must calm you down...not ready to get rid of those "ba-ba's" yet.

You LOVE bathtime..I have to bribe you with watching Wonder Pets to get out..I sing the theme song and you know and start to stand up to get out.

You have started to KISS pretty good..although you have been known to BITE too so we are all careful when you lean in.

You are changing everyday Joey!

Happiness is...

2009-03-19T10:56:00.004-05:00

being able to bring the boys outside after work to splash, run, slide, stroll, throw sticks in the creek ..and capturing it all on the camera.

Joey is in heaven..he can finally walk around outside and explore...unfortunately he loves to run TOWARDS the road and the largest mud piles he can find.

Happiness is NOT: picking up the boys yesterday to hear that Joey BIT another kid..hard on the cheek and left a mark. OOPS!

He is a little devil compared to Jack.

Happiness is NOT having my hubby leave for 5 days for a sunny golf vacation in FL.

Happiness IS having my mom come down on Sat to babysit while I go scrap the entire day nearby!

Happiness is finally getting Joey's room picked up, clothes sorted through, garage sale totes full.

Happiness is NOT having a laptop maxed out on memory and no time to clean it up to post more pics...hopefully soon..right after I get caught up on this weeks American Idol!

Happy St Pat's

2009-03-17T18:22:00.000-05:00

I found it..or it found me?

2009-03-17T12:45:00.002-05:00

I've been absent..without a note to excuse me...

I found Facebook and I have been sucked into its vices ever since...
I went to a reunion of sorts last Friday because of the wonders of FB..met up with my old co-workers from the movie theater I lived at ..I mean worked at in highschool.

New posts coming..I need to upload pictures first and my laptop is full!

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T12:31:00.000-06:00

I got the boys to sit on the couch by giving them both Marshmallow (peep) hearts..the way to boy's heart really can be through his stomach!

I love these two boys to the moon and back! oxoxo Non

Little Heartbreakers

2009-02-13T11:30:00.002-06:00

Hubby and I are off for a weekend together ..and the boys are staying with G&G S...Happy Valentine's Day to all those we love!

Coming home

2009-02-03T23:39:00.003-06:00

After a fun night out of a scrapbook class at A's with Molly and some shopping at American Eagle and Target....I came home late to this sitting on the couch...
SO precious ...I can tell Daddy wrote it but Jack must have been involved in what to write....

15 months

2009-01-28T23:43:00.001-06:00

Joey you still never cease to amaze us with what you can do..

at 15 months you:

Weigh 26lbs 14oz

Are 28" in height

Had your last "baby/kid shot" until kindergarten -Hurray!-(except for flu shots)

Love to open and shut drawers and have added the skill of putting objects into the drawer..closing it..and looking at me and babbling something that sounds like.."I dunno??"..to which I respond.."Where did it go?"..and this goes on for awhile until you pull it out of the drawer and we both SQUEAL really LOUD!!! :)

Grandma J says you eat like a truck driver..you shovel in what you like the most and then eventually eat whatever is left as well.

You are teething again..must be the incisors this time..Ibuprofen every night at 6 helps..A LOT

You want to walk around everywhere..forget a stroller or a car seat..this dude wants to WALK!

You carry around a stuffed animal (big or small) by its one arm or scarf and it is SO CUTE..if not a stuffie then a BLANKIE..you love blankies and will pull them down off a chair if necessary and then snuggle your cute little face into it like a pillow.

You love to look at books and will often pull out a basket of them and just page through all of them..nice quiet time for both of us!

Your bedtime is 8 pm on the dot. LOVE THAT!

You still love your bottles of milk..we know you should be done with them by now..but you love them so much and they contribute to the easy bedtime at 8pm!

When I pick you up at 4 from daycare..you smile and waddle over to me right away..it just melts my heart everytime! )esp when the pom pom on top of your hat waddles along with you..

You LOVE to eat: goldfish crackers, cheese, toast, peaches, bananas, bologna, bitterb buscuits, eggs, peas, green beans, apple juice, pears, chicken, pancakes, waffles and Cheerios!

Your brother is not very good at sharing with you and you have learned how to groan and cry until you get your way..or I have to step in a break it up.

You took a break from climbing the stairs..but now like to do it eveyday or night at least once..and you can go all the way up our full flight (about 15 steps) from basement to main level.

Which leads to your sudden need to climb on everything! You climb up your brothers green chair to get onto the couch..
You love to open the dishwasher door and then climb in..your bro never did this! LOL!

Thanks for the laughs and all the love buddy..we love you !

Spaghetti Supper at IC

2009-01-23T21:21:00.002-06:00

Tonight we went to the Catholic Schools Week Spaghetti Supper at my old grade school IC in Columbia Heights. G & G Z came with us. After we ate and had a meeting with Clifford the Big Red Dog we walked down to my old Kindergarten room so Jack could see.

It was a lot smaller than I remembered :)

Saturday adventures with Mamma

2009-01-18T23:41:00.001-06:00

I LOVE IHOP MOM!!

HMMMMMMMMMM..what to order this time?????

My mom and I took the boys to IHOP (yum pancakes!) and Underwater Adventures at the Mall of America..It went pretty well..Jack thought the fish & sharks were pretty cool and I was entertained as well.

Joey was a trooper having to be in his stroller for such a long time..

Mamma bought them each a suprise at the gift shop...Jack had to have this shark hat

and Joey especially loved his Sharky the shark...it must be the bright blue color and sharp teeth! LOL

But the best part of all was just spending time with Mamma Joan...

xoxo!

BRRRRRRRRRRRRR

2009-01-14T23:15:00.005-06:00

Forcast for tonight:

Temperatures start to tumble after dark, sunset is at 4:57, winds out of the northwest 5-15 mph. Wind chill warning in effect until noon on Friday. Wind chills will be around -25 to -40 overnight tonight through tomorrow morning. Clear skies with lows in the metro of -17 to -22 degrees..

YAWOZAAAA!!

We are bundling up in many layers, drinking a lot of hot chocolate (with Redi whip!!) and hoping this cold spell doesnt last too long..Jack really wants to play in the snow!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T10:26:00.005-06:00

I went all out and bought a $7.97 fun pack at Cub Foods to help us celebrate our 7:43pm countdown to the new year!

Jack just couldnt wait until 8pm.

Jack loved the whole costume thing and even Daddy participated..yeah Daddy!

I had bought the fixings for ice cream sundaes but the 4yr old crashed before we had a chance to make them...that is what happens when you dont take your nap!

Grandma J had been down playing with the boys all day and they had a great day!

We are looking forward to making more memories in 2009..

Non's word for 2009 is SIMPLIFY.

The S's

2008-12-12T00:52:00.004-06:00

Santa- We went to see Santa at the Macy's in downtown Mpls with both Grandma's-had a great breakfast..the big man came earlier to our table than last year so we were able to sneak out and see the 8th floor exhibit before a big rush.

Sick- I ended up with the stomach flu -hubby was gone out of town so I had to send the boys next door to the daycare house. Thank goodness for angels to take care of them when I couldn't!

Squeal- Joey loves to squeal really loud when he sees something he likes...Dora on TV for instance.

Snow- we are getting a good amount of the white stuff this month..makes everything clean and very Christmasy looking. Just wish it would warm up so Jack could play outside in it.

Scrapbook- wishing I had some extra hours each day to document the boy's life now..hoping come January I can sneak away a few hous here and there on the weekend to let my creative juices flow.

Sunday School- Jack has been attending this fall and LOVES IT. I love that he is learning about our faith and even knows a bit about the nativity story.

Keeping up with the Clauses

2008-12-10T21:11:00.007-06:00

Busy here trying to start new Christmas tradtions and follow through with ones we started last year.

Jack has 4 -count them 4- count down calendars to track the days until Christmas. One I made on a pizza pan with an Uppercase Living rub on...it didn't turn out too great but he likes it..

The 2nd one I bought at Hallmark the day after Thanksgiving (one of my favorite Holiday season splurges is shopping and buying at Hallmark)

and one that Grandma Joan bought him with the the little doors you open-inside is a picture.

And lastly a placemat from Target with a spinning ornament with the date peeking through..part of Jack's morning routine.

I am also trying to document many of the little daily details leading up to Dec 25th in a mini scrapbook album I already put together. Im taking pictures everyday of what we do, eat, talk about, watch etc that makes this season special.
Jack is a bit tired of all the pictures but I've gotten what I need so far....

1st Haircut

2008-12-10T00:41:00.001-06:00

We finally decided to cut off the mullet..it was really bothering both Daddy and I...and I must say Joey looks so much better now.
Granted boys always look older when they get a haircut..but you got cuter and older looking in a good way..

You behaved pretty well..it was not your best time of day-4:30 after a long day at daycare...but you liked holding Wren's comb and sitting on Daddy's lap.
( How about that flip flop cape Daddy is wearing LOL!!)

Turkey Day 2008

2008-11-28T01:19:00.001-06:00

We had a great Thanksgiving this year. We were able to visit both sides of the family in one day and had our fill of the good food and good times with family...

Joey enjoyed his 1st turkey dinner..the real kind and not the lunch meat variety!
He also had his first pumpkin pie!!

Start your engines

2008-11-16T18:06:00.009-06:00

On Saturday we finally celebrated Joey's 1st Birthday.
This momma had been too busy and decided to have it later when things quieted down!

It was "race car" themed and lots of fun to decorate and plan for..even if we only had 8 adults and 1 older brother... who dressed in his racecar driver costume Grandma Joan made him..

Here is the race track cake..

Rough looking but it worked and people ate it! LOL!

Isn't his bib cute? My mom, Grandma Joan, made it for him..and the small navy print fabric has little owls on in...so "in" this season-especially in the scrapbooking world!

Our birthday boy was not feeling his best..we kept him home on Friday and I had taken him to Urgent Care that morning and they said he has Roseola..rash, fever....thus the pink cheeks in the pictures.

We were giving him Tylenol and he took a LONG nap prior to the party and got all flushed.
But he still felt well enough to show everyone his latest trick..pushing his brother around in their cart.
zoom, zoom..hold on Jack!

And open presents!

He received a lot of nice things..but his Favorite was an old noise maker my Dad found in his stash of stuff .

Joey loved it so much he spun in a circle on the floor shaking it!

Jack used to spin himself in a circle too and we called it "sit and spin"

I stayed up late Friday night to put together a first year slide show-I must say it turned out great!The best part of the day..after all the commotion, people and noise..Sitting on Boppa Dave's lap to read a new peek-a-boo book..

Funny Friday

2008-11-14T08:11:00.002-06:00

Joey must be getting his 12 month molars...That is all I am saying-crying, no sleep, fever, rash..

He was crying pretty hard this morning..Daddy was trying to console him in his room..
Jack was up with me in bed in our room and he picked up the monitor and said..

"Mommy,I am going to sing Joey a very quiet lullaby"..and he proceeded to put the speaker right up to his lips and sing a broken up but beautiful rendition of "Hush little baby"

That in itself was the sweetest thing ever..but it was comical how he would sing up to the last word of each line and wait for me to interject the answer...

Jack: "Momma's gonna buy you a ...(pause)"
Me: "diamond ring.."
Jack: "Diamon ring"..If that Diamon ring ..(pause)"
Me: "turns brass.."
Jack: "turns bwass..momma's gonna buy you (pause)..."
Me: " a looking glass"

And this continued to the end BUT he remembered the last line all by himself..
"You'll still be the sweetest baby in town."

Priceless.
Wish I could have gotten it on video.

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2008-11-14T08:06:00.003-06:00

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SNOW!

2008-11-07T10:05:00.002-06:00

We woke up to snow this morning.
Jack was happy..he wants to go outside and "make an angel"

Put in on the record

2008-11-06T09:36:00.002-06:00

Last night Jack and I were looking through a toy catalog marking which items he would like on his Christmas Wish List (ahem...pretty much the whole catty..except for the girl things)

He even wanted the baby toys-he put a disclaimer on those indicating "that would be for Joey" (Yeah right.)

When we got to the end he said..

"I want so MANY toys that Santa is gonna need to bring 2 sleds"

Good Grief

2008-11-06T09:29:00.003-06:00

If you love the Peanuts Holiday Specials like I do..read this great article from Slate.

I love to hear behind the scenes gems..like the girl who was going to lose her tooth! Read and you will know too!

Leave a comment with your favorite holiday special...

http://www.slate.com/id/2203426/pagenum/all/

Simply said

2008-11-04T17:31:00.005-06:00

I saw this billboard in Times Square during my recent visit...gotta love the muppets meet politics.

Laurie Berkner Band

2008-11-02T06:38:00.002-06:00

Jack and I have always loved the songs of Laurie Berkner. She is featured on Jack's Big Music Show on Noggin.
I took him to her concert in Mpls recently. It was fun and we learned a new song called Victor Vito..I highly recommend her cd's for any new parent.

After the show I took Jack to Candyland near Macy's and we tried the BIG gumball machine bought some gooey swedish fish.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T23:58:00.001-05:00

My inlaws came down to watch Joey and Jack today. I was able to get off work early and Grandma Kathy and the boys and I went to an apple orchard.

It was a little late in the season but we had a good time..tasting apples, picking a few and they had ponies and a playground for Jack to enjoy. Poor Joey just watched from his stroller.

We took the boys out for a short trick or treat time and then they went up to G&G's overnite and John and I had a costume party to attend.

Here I tried to capture how John tells Jack he is a half bearded man...and we told him he was going trick or treating like that. Jacks yells..No Daddy!.You're not done shaving yet!

...just a family joke.

It was good to go out as a couple again. John wanted to be an oversized horse jockey..I wanted to be Minnie Mouse or a flapper but the costumes were too small..so I became a doctor..with Jack's stethascope ...it says...eat 2 cookies and call me in the morning!Our friend Kyhl..works at Gustavus. He let me try on the lion head...and spin it.hee hee

One year ago today

2008-10-28T15:19:00.004-05:00

you came into our lives and filled it with a love we didn't know we had room for..and wouldn't want to live without now.

You were approx 2 weeks early but I was more than ready to have you out! You sat very low for a long time and Dr. Cooley said I wouldnt go to my due date which was Nov 9th.

Just like your brother did, you amaze us with how much you grew this first year

AND

unlike your brother you are so physical and progressing a bit earlier than he did..understandable..you have him to copy!

We love you to the moon and back Joey.

Halloween now...

2008-10-19T21:26:00.003-05:00

The boys had their daycare Halloween party this past week.

Aren't they cute?

A good friend's little boy walked around the house a month before Halloween last year with a basket full of candy repeating.."Halloween now.." it was pretty cute.

Its a good thing Joey's 1st bday party was not this weekend- Joey has not been his usual happy self. His 12 mos molars MUST be coming in. Lots of crying-eating his hands-slight fever and red face and Lots and Lots of DROOL.

Poor guy..he is awake right now as I write this..late for him but he is happy finally for a change and eating in his highchair and watching his shows on Noggin. Sorry but this kid LOVES tv. We keep it on Noggin to keep it approriate for him.

Starting to plan his party and get the house in a decent state after I was gone last weekend.

One for the books

2008-10-14T14:06:00.003-05:00

This week has been eventful..not honestly in a good way.

Never thought I would have 2 heartattacks in one week at the age of 36.

! incident happened yesterday morning:
John had apparently turned the baby monitor in our room off the night before. Once I discovered this and turned it on..Joey was crying in his room

I rushed down to check him and he is not in his crib! Where is he?...on the floor behind the door...with the crib side down and stuffed monkeys all over the floor that had been in his crib.
Little guy had climed out of his crib! He is not even 12 mos yet!..I think we are in for some trouble.

#2 episode this morning..John is downstairs with a repair guy -Joey is in the corner of the living room playing with puzzles and a guitar..Jack is watching shows in the same room as Joey.
I start emptying the dishwasher...decide to walk over to check on Joe and he is nowhere! I mean poof, vanished, gone!
I YELL for John to come upstairs..he doesnt know where he is either. I look up in the loft, in the hallway, in the laundry room...John decides to look outside-(I knew he had no way to get out there but whatever)...I figure out the bedroom door was shut ..sure enough Joey was in our bedroom. I thought Jack had shut it which he often does after going to the bathroom in the am. I have NEVER in my life been happier to see that little face peeking over the top of the bed..he loves to scoot around it holding on.

Can you tell he is a mover..and he LOVES to shut doors?? Ay yi yi!
No pics with this post..I am still recovering from my temporary nervous breakdown.

11 months

2008-09-30T11:07:00.006-05:00

Such a sweet boy...but getting so old! And big!

At 11 months you:

Are 23 lbs and 75 cm

Eating all kinds of finger foods and prefer them over being spoon fed

Cheese, toast, tortillas, turkey, puffs, mum-mums, cheerios(Daddy likes to give you these in the am) peas, wagon wheels, chicken and I bet anything else I would put in front of you!

Giving you medicine has always been easy because you love to suck on the dropper..and you usually get every last drop out!

You will drink from a sippy cup..you tend to like to use the bigger ones like Jack does instead of the special baby one I got you...this may be a trend starting?

You pull up on everything and can almost stand up on your own from sitting...thats a big ALMOST.

You can crawl up the stairs..gulp!

You love to sit at the bottom of the stairs and yell for me or Jack because you can hear us up there when you are downstairs playing with Daddy.

You are generally very good about riding in the car or your stroller but time for you to crawl around everyday is a must.

You love snakes and cows!

You dont like getting dressed or having your diaper changed.

Momma tries to distract you by singing songs like "Put your little foot" or "Pat a cake" ..sometimes it works..sometimes NOT!

You definitely have a strong personality

You still LOVE your brother Jack and watch everything he does.

It is fun when you crawl up and peek at him in his chair or on the couch.

Jack will clamp on to you and whine "I want you Joey" ..his way of telling you how much he loves you...then you get crabby because he wont let go and you whine!

You like to swing at Katie's and at the park

I took a political test

2008-09-25T10:49:00.001-05:00

here are my results...

You are a
Social Moderate
(50% permissive)

and an...
Economic Moderate
(41% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Centrist

Link: The Politics Test on OkCupid.com: Free Online Dating
Also : The OkCupid Dating Persona Test

Yep...I am usually in the middle on things..I'm a Libra...what can I say?

Family time

2008-09-22T09:57:00.008-05:00

We had a good weekend...finally 2 days to just get things done around the house and spend time with the boys.

Joey and I went shopping in Eden Prairie on Fri night...I miss these days of just me and the baby out strolling around ...It was nice to have time with just him.

Our church/private grade school had their fall festival..Applefest... and we went both Sat and Sun for a few hours.

We picked out a fun painted pumpkin

Jack played games, got his face painted by Lollipop the clown, played mini golf and rode a pony!

and I bought the most delicious brownies ever from the country store.

They are gone now..no chance for a picture!

Jack helped me make a display board for his preschool..I was pretty proud of it..I must have been an elementary school teacher in a former life!

I took the boys to the park on Sunday aftn while Dad took 2nd in a golf tourney!

It was a spectacular fall day...and the boys had a good time..Joey can only sit in the stroller or swing so he gets bored..tried to let him sit on the slide with his brother and here is what happens..

I got 80% of my garage sale stuff marked and ready for next weekend...hoping to sell a lot of it but in reality I know that won't happen..we live outside the city limits and people just dont want to drive that far. Anyone want newborn boy baby clothes??

Lucky me

2008-09-15T13:10:00.002-05:00

Today when I picked up Jack from preschool..he came running towards me..all the other kids ran past us to their parents..but he stopped quick..turned around and yelled back..BYE BYE..um...BYE Mrs. Hathaway and Mrs. Traxler..see you next time!

It was so cute I tell you..I was the proudest momma on the planet at that very moment.

He is growing up to be such an outgoing, friendly guy.

I WUV him.

Hello Visitors!

2008-09-11T10:01:00.003-05:00

If you are here from my awesome shout out on Beejo (Kim)'s blog..WELCOME!

Please come back ..I try to be witty and have great pics..but I am working on the picture part!:)

Leave me a comment!

Have a fabulous blog reading day!

First Day of Preschool!

2008-09-08T18:30:00.006-05:00

Finally it is here...we have been driving past the building all summer in anticipation of this day.

Jack is in preschool with many of his friends from daycare, ECFE and soccer. I cant believe 4 other kids are in his class that were babies with him in his Baby class at ECFE.

We had a "meet the teachers" night last week and he was playing hard like all the other kids when he decided to yell at me across the room.."MOMMY! I HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM!!!"

Now..he knows how to use the facilities on his own..can you tell he was excited to be there?

After emerging from the bathoom he yelled again across the room.." MOMMY! EVERYTHING HERE IS JUST MY SIZE!!"

Fast forward to today..he got ready and allowed me to take a few pics before we headed out..

I love this one..

I didnt cry at all! I think because we dropped him off and I didnt have to see him get on a bus it was easier.

Here he is when I picked him up with his teachers..Mrs H and Mrs. T

And finally Daddy and I took him out for lunch to one of his favorite spots..for chicken strips, FF and a "nanilla" malt

Good times!

my mosaic

2008-08-29T14:16:00.003-05:00

my mosaic, originally uploaded by skubygurl.

Michele had posted this on her blog-I had seen it before and finally took the time to try it out. I like how it turned out..a little boring but I choose the pics I liked the most!

Here were the rules:
Answer each of the following questions by typing your answer into the flickr search engine. then pick the photo that best represents you and your answer. Then paste the photo's url into "mosaic maker" set at four columns, three rows. voila!

1. what is your first name? Ann Marie -remember the show That Girl?
2. what is your favorite food? Pizza
3. where did you go to high school? Columbia Heights (apparently there is town named this in Washington DC as well as MN)
4. what is your favorie color? Aqua Blue
5. who is your celebrity crush? go way back...Andrew McCarthy
6. what is your favorite drink? Chocolate milk!
7. what is your dream vacation? Hawaii
8. what is your favorite dessert? Hostess Cupcake
9. what do you want to be when you grow up? Flower Shop owner
10 what do you love most in life? ok wanted to put my kids but opted for my dear mom-love her So so much
11. what one word describes you? sensitive (apparently there is a flower with this name?)
12. what is your flickr name? skubygurl (had to shorten it to Skuby)

Try it..its fun!

Non's escape

2008-08-27T15:13:00.005-05:00

aka Cousins Weekend .....

I LIVE for this weekend...granted it was back in July..but I just got pictures uploaded and I have to blog about it.

We have so much fun. These are my cousins on my mom's side and we just click and have so much fun acting 20 yrs younger than we are.

We eat, drink, sing, boat and sleep all weekend in excess.

I opted to bake a GIANT HOSTESS CUPCAKE for this years event.

Being my favorite dessert..why not make it colossal!?

I was googling "hostess cupcake" and came across this website: PIMP THAT SNACK

and after staying up until 1am the night before our big weekend...I was sucessful!! Unbelievable! I am not a very good baker or cook so I was really excited when this turned out looking ok..

Commuting it up to our family lake cabin was a challenge..I stuck it in a big silver wash tub (originally intended to be used as a picture prop)... it worked perfectly.

We have a ritual of spending a nice evening out eating "Road kill Pizza" at the local tavern just down the dirt road on Friday night..best of all... they have KAROKE!

This year none of us opted to sing...and the people who did (townies) looked and sounded like this.. (my cousin Scott totally cracks me up!)

We opted to head home to the cabin and play ROCK BAND! instead.

This was my 1st time playing it and it was SO MUCH FUN.

We spent most of Sat on the lake...

We had fireworks and a bonfire on Sat night...

thanks cousins for a great time..see you next year!

Trying

2008-08-18T09:27:00.010-05:00

Trying to prioritize what is best for me and my family..blogging takes a back seat obviously. Sleep and playing with the boys rather than watching them from the computer became more important.

Summer is winding down and I can feel Fall's crispness slowly creeping in.

I LOVE FALL..the dew on the grass in the a.m. and the crispness in the air, the start of school, the evenings getting shorter and the leaves turning brilliant shades of gold and red.

and lastly...the family brithdays start..John, Jack, my MIL and my Dad in August. Mom in Sept, Joey and I in October.

Finally I am gettting the loft area cleaned up and usable again. The boys play area on one side and my scrap space on the other. Bought a new desk at Ikea -love it so far..I'm learning the good and the bad of Ikea. Most things are affordable but the directions are lacking and if you forget a piece or they are out of stock..it is an hour drive to go back for me..grrrr.

My mom, the boys and I ate lunch there for the 1st time..pretty good food..I had the salmon and loved the chocolate cake. Also LOVED the little rolling carts they have for your trays since I got all the food and mom stayed with the boys at a kids table. Mom enjoyed the ligonberry juice too!

( I put a squirt of Sprite in there with it!)

Brother Joe won his flight at the Le Sueur CountryClub championship this weekend..Go uncle DOE!

Daddy played and tried his best..and then came home to his trophy's..the boys.

4 yrs ago on the Sunday championship day our sweet Jack was born. How appropriate..I had to call the pro shop to have them drive out to get John. He said he was playing the best game ever but flew out of there once he saw them coming for him...he just knew.

Jack went over and watched the championship round with John..he is so cute when he knows he will be going to the course with John..he gets his sun visor on (just like John's) and flies out of his chair once John walks in the door.."Let's go Daddy!"

Here they are earlier this summer..

Boys are a very good thing.

9 Months old

2008-08-12T11:52:00.011-05:00

-You LOOOOVE to have your back scratched :)

-You can self feed and love to do it-bits of cheese and puffs so far

-You do enjoy it when momma makes choo-choo and airplane noises with the spoon

-You LOOVE to watch the Baby Einstein "Old McDonald" video..the Cow is you favorite and you always squeal and laugh when he comes on screen

-You are "army crawling" ALL over the place.

-You use one hand and the opposite foot to get around..army crawl..and acquired blisters on that hand and foot from it!

-To go backwards you flip over on your back and your scoot with your legs-I call it the "croppy flop"

-You love to play by the stairs and the white gate...it only took a few minutes for you to figure out how to slip your legs through the slim opening and get your head stuck.:(

-You are getting tooth #5 on the bottom left

-Your bedtime is officially 8pm! :)

-You tend to wake up around 7am and like to play and talk to your animal babies for awhile before you whine to get out.

-Momma and Daddy LOOVE to hear you "talk" in snippets of goo-goo'a and gaa-gaa's,bop

-With your new teeth you have discovered how to make funny slurping noises with your spit and your teeth..you make yourself laugh sometimes doing it.

-You like to be sang to..Twinkle, twinkle little star especially

-You love to play Pat-a-Cake with your hands and your feet

My christmas present

2008-08-04T21:03:00.002-05:00

I recently purchased this shirt because I thought it was funny -if you know me I love cute funny t-shirts to wear as pjs.

So Jack comes up to say goodnight and sees it and our convo goes like this:

Jack: " Mom..what shirt you have on?"
Me: " My hamburger phone shirt!"

Jack: (giggling) "What's a hamburger phone mom?"
Me:" It's just what it looks like..a hamburger you talk on"
Jack: "That's silly mom..they dont sell hamburger phones!"
Me: " Oh yes they do..see
(and I pull up one from goggling it online)
Me:" Jack, go tell your Daddy that is what you want to buy me for Christmas...
Jack:" (still a little shocked they make such a thing) ok!"

overheard..
Jack:" Daddy! Mommy wants a Hangaburger fone for Christmas!"
Daddy: " A what?"
Jack:" A Hang-a-burger fone!"
Daddy: "a microphone?"

Mommy:(pipes in) " no, a hamburger phone!"

Daddy rolls his eyes at Mommy.. (Daddy does this a lot to mommy)

Wait and see my friends...you will all be so jealous of my new phone on Dec 26th!

My boys!

2008-07-22T09:30:00.000-05:00

Another great photo shoot at Olivia's.

http://oliviawagnerphoto.blogspot.com/2008/07/jack-and-joey.html

Still here!

2008-07-22T09:22:00.003-05:00

So behind I know..I need to recap back to the 4th of July!

Just a quick post to say its coming and wanted to shout out congrats to MICHELE whose BOOK is going to be for sale soon-How cool is that...at Amazon!

YOUR WORDS, YOUR STORY

I have met her and scrapped with her..such a cool chick!
When I ask her to autograph my copy I bet she will sign it.."you Dork!"

I think she really gets me.:)

8 months old

2008-07-02T11:54:00.007-05:00

A few days late....we have been busy

At 8 months you:

Make a cute face by sucking in your lips -Momma thinks you look like an old man without dentures :)

Have 4 teeth total-2 top/2 bottom...the 2 on top came through with a big space in the middle- Momma calls you "Joe Bob."

You make it immpossible to capture them on film though!

Like to play with a 4 sided playtable G & G Zandlo had bought for Jack for his 1yr bday. We are getting a lot of use out of it early on with you.

Roll all over the place if we let you-you seem to enjoy rolling under tables with you head peeking out like an auto mechanic.

(Momma thinks if you become an auto mechanic that would be GREAT! )

You LOVE to jump in the Jumparoo...it is so fun to see you jump and jump and jump and then rest..and start all over again.-those chubba chubba legs won't be here for long!

You still love your brother more than anyone..

but he gets irritated with you screaming when he is trying to watch tv.

You also tend to laugh out loud at him when he is getting frustrated or throwing things around..it is hard for you to understand the difference between his anger and acting up for you :)

You love to watch tv...still. Usually we have kid shows on for Jack anyway.

You are eating #2 foods now..basically 2 foods mixed together. You have not shown an aversion to anything YET!

You took your first plane ride this month to see your cousin Brendan and you entertained everyone with your rolling and drooling skills.

You have days where you can drool through your bibs about 1 an hour and develop a red bumpy rash from it.

You love tub time...and grab onto whatever isn't nailed down. Momma tries to keep your hands busy with bright colored cups.

You are my sunshine sweetie-pie!

Trip to NY recap

2008-06-27T15:23:00.004-05:00

We survived out 1st airplane trip -with both boys!

Jack had never been on an airplane before so this was really an exciting event for him.

We were in Corning, NY to see relatives- they are surrounded by the foothills of Appalachian mountains...beautiful country..I have no pics!

Here is my quick recap:

1- We had to get to the airport at 6 am..ugh that was tough but Jack was WIDE awake the entire 1 hr drive there and babbling about everything in sight. Clearly he was excited!

2- Joey was wide awake until 5 minutes into our drive..thank goodness he slept.

3- We barely made our flight! I had to quick buy some overpriced muffins and fold and gate check the stroller in 5 mintues to make the final boarding call!

4- Joey slept for all 4 flights-we had a layover in Detroit both ways. HEAVEN IS A SLEEPING BABY ON AN AIRPLANE!

5-The weather in NY was cool and rainy most of the time

6-We went out for a baptism and I was the proud "God- momma."
Here is our new nephew/cousin Brendan Howard
and my inlaws with their new bundle of joy...

7-The new stroller I picked out worked out great for the trip. Joey was comfy and even Jack could ride in it if needed as it holds up to 65 lbs!

8-I was proud of my packing skills. I had everything any of the boys needed throuhout the trip

9- I bought Jack a surprise out in NY-Scooby Doo gang figurines. HE LOVED THEM!

We are planning to buy the Mystery Machine sometime soon..

10- There was a fabulous ice cream shop just 5 minutes from their house..we made many trips there and Jack loved the cotton candy kids cone...

I was happy to be home in our own beds, on our usual schedule on return-something about having kids makes me ready to get home at the end of a trip...we need structure and familiar surroundings!

cute lunch option

2008-06-18T10:52:00.003-05:00

http://forums.parenting.com/blogs/daily-fave/posts/munchlers-lunch-packs

cute..I would get Jack the doggie..

Taken by the great

2008-06-18T10:46:00.002-05:00

Audrey Woulard...

How freakin cute is this pic?

Makes me want a little girl and a new baby...

pretty much sums it up

2008-06-17T11:00:00.002-05:00

This shirt exemplifies Jack's attitude right now..3.5 yrs old..not a care in the world except his needs and wants...

perfectly happy to tune you out and just fly paper airplanes......

going on a trip...

2008-06-12T22:27:00.005-05:00

Joey needs this outfit for our upcoming adventure to NY

Photo shoot

2008-06-12T22:27:00.003-05:00

I found this cute yellow chair at a antique store in St Peter...and finally had a chance to get some pics of Joey in it!

Isn't he the cutest!??

update on Bachelorette party

2008-06-05T15:04:00.003-05:00

Just for my friend Nancy! (HI!)..sorry I never followed up on here!

The bachelorette party was pretty much what I expected..lots of young chicks..a party bus with wood floors, bench seats all around the perimeter and 2 (ah-hem) poles in the middle. Needless to say Molly and I did not try out the poles. We just wanted to prove to ourselves we could stay up until 2 am and it didnt involve anyone under the age of 3.

I visited many bars in the Arlington, Norwood, Waconia area and things have not changed too much in the last 10-15 yrs...the youngsters start out strong and crazy and drop like flies as the night progresses.

I won't mind if I NEVER hear the song "Save a horse, ride a cowboy" ever again. It was playing in every bar and on the bus!

Thanks to Molly and the girls for letting this old lady come along!
(had a "Scooby Snack" shot at the last bar..pretty yummy!)

scrapbook space

2008-06-05T14:49:00.003-05:00

If I could buy new furniture for my scrap space it would be these 2 pieces from Target... for sure!

On its way to me...new stuff!

2008-06-05T11:42:00.001-05:00

Woo hoo..finally placed my order for this awesome Maclaren stroller

I test drove it at Babies R Us last week..they didn't carry the brown and blue one..I was super tempted to get the grey/orange ...but my 1st instinct was to get the blue/brown because it matches Joey's eyes!

Cant wait to try it out!

Cool photo shoot opportunity

2008-06-05T11:38:00.001-05:00

Olivia is offering a great photo shoot opportunity..see here for details

I am tempted to do this with Jack but I dont think he will look as "tough" and cute as Aidan did!

7mos old..a little late!

2008-06-05T11:28:00.008-05:00

Joey at 7 months:

-eating solids such as: bananas, applesauce, peas (loves em!), squash,

-likes to chew on the spoon a little too much but he is getting better everytime..esp if I hold his little hands away!

-Has 2 teeth on the bottom and working on the top left too!

-Starting sleeping in his crib, in his room downstairs.

-Momma is sleeping downstairs in the guest bed in his room too..just cant seperate yet

-waking once a night to eat now that he has a new sleeping spot!

-Still LOVES his brother Jack more than anything else

-Can roll from one end of the room to the other if you let him :)

-Still loves to play car wash with mommy's hair and have zerberts on his tummy

-Weighs 18.6 lbs and is 28 inches long

-wearing 6-12 months clothes...more 12mos in one pieces

-smiles for his Mommy and Daddy when we pick him up from daycare etc.

-smiles in the a.m to whomever picks him up out of bed

-is very vocal..no sure words yet but I sing a song to him repeating the words..Dad-dy, Mom-ma, Jo-ey, Jack-ie, Mamm-a, Bopp-a.....He loves it

-Likes to watch the other kids play at daycare...gets bored easily at home!

-Still LOVES to watch the tv too much :( -esp Scooby doo with his bro and Noggin

-When he is sleepy and you put him down to bed he pulls the blanket up over his face..always!

-Will take his first airplane ride later this month and meet his cousin Brendan

You don't bring me flowers anymore..

2008-05-26T10:16:00.005-05:00

Until now..

Jack's new outdoor challenge....bringing flowers to his mom.
Dandelions (the taller the better)
picking marigolds right out of the planting bed (oh well)
azelas from the bush out front..

LOVE IT!

Roll baby Roll

2008-05-25T18:40:00.022-05:00

Joey can roll both ways and WILL roll across the room if you let him :0)

This boy

2008-05-25T18:40:00.021-05:00

is my springtime in winter....

is growing up much too quickly....

Loves Go-Gurts, Macaroni & Cheese and Scooby-Doo

lots going on

2008-05-25T18:40:00.002-05:00

But just wanted to share this cute alien

I think every almost 7 mos old boy needs one...love the face and eye! I picture it to be covered with teething drool soon!

Seriously Funny

2008-05-22T14:28:00.001-05:00

I love a mom who can find humor in most things her kids do....

Check out the header of Michele's blog...Love it!

So long

2008-05-22T11:30:00.005-05:00

Since I blogged...what to say??
The boys have been great. Joey is teething again we think and has another cold. We are all fighting a slight bug -I blame this crazy MN weather-cold in the am...warm in the aftn.

Last weekend I was able to finally clean the screen porch and hang Joey's swing up. Yesterday Jack pushed him in it. It was a fun family moment..and I was able to run around doing chores while Jack entertained his bro...love that!!

Also got a few flowers planted. The gas/formula/diapers cost is cutting into my flower budget so we are keeping it minimal this year. I will once again be sporting the best WEED garden in the tri-state area -come over and check it out.

Joey started on solids recently. At first he wanted to just suck and chew on the spoon but has finally mastered it I think. He figured out if he gives the spoon back..he gets more yum-yums!
It is SOOOO messy though. Forgot about that part!
A good excuse to buy more cute bibs!..or ask Ma-mma Joan to sew some more!

(note to self..ask mom to sew bibs)
This holiday weekend we are hanging out on the home front.
Sat night I am invited to attend a bachelorette party..woah..havent been to one in forever and I am thinking I will be the oldest one there! Bring on the fun old school style!
Can anyone out there suggest some good drinks for me..I am boring and usually just order Honeyweiss beer or Cap'n Morgan cokes.

I am participating in a consginment sale May30-June1 at the Eden Prairie Ice arena.
Fresh Threads Consignment is the sponsor..hoping to sell a bunch of stuff and maybe find some treasures for Jack or Joey. I have a lot of work to do for it yet.

How about that American Idol finale! I stayed up and watched the TIVO of it..dang that FOX for cutting off the ending..I had to go online to see David Cook had won! Hooray-I liked him best.
Who do you think should have won?

finally sunshine

2008-05-11T09:14:00.008-05:00

Jack's latest fascination...playing house..it has been a favorite in the past and he has rediscovered it lately..Dora and Diego moved in last week.

morning surprise

2008-05-11T09:14:00.003-05:00

7:20am..breakfast in bed.

Everything tastes better when made by your husband, it is presented on a tray while you stay in bed and your 3 year old helps you eat it!

having your 3 yrd old write MOM on the envelope: priceless

mamarazzi homework

2008-05-09T11:01:00.005-05:00

I am a frequent poster on the mamarazzi forum..trying to learn more about my DIGI rebel xTi camera and all its abilities and functions.

Joey makes for a wonderful model on a daily basis..

Jack has figured out he can just make silly faces everytime I point the camera at him.

I submitted these 3 pics for a contest/homework at mamarazzi -the task was to use a low apeture (2.0 or lower) and take a close up, mid range and full body shot of your kid and try to get the Blurry background..here is my submission

Rain, rain go away

2008-05-06T14:03:00.002-05:00

...but not until my mom gets some pics of me in my new rubber boots!!

great weekend

2008-05-05T10:26:00.006-05:00

It was a busy weekend but productive and fun!

Friday night my mom drove down in the rain to stay over.

My goal was to get Joey's nursery/bedroom cleaned up and ready for him to move in. He has been sleeping in our bedroom in his carseat in a basinett. The carseat was good for keeping him upright to help with the breathing/coughing troubles he had this winter.

It was "dump day" in our town...one of my favorite days right behind xmas eve! We got rid of a bunch of junk and I was not one bit sad to see it all get crushed in the garbage truck..next year I am bringing cookies for the nice man who unloads my crap!! Now I might be able to finally get our 3 season porch looking decent!

I finally put up the wall words I ordered for the boys rooms. (Pictures to come)
Sat night my brother and his girlfriend (who I adore-Hi Jill!) came down and we all went to the Kentucky Derby party at the golf course.
Jack was in heaven cuz he rode over to the course with his Dad in the golf cart. It turned out to be a nice day afterall..they had predicted snow on sat am! YIKES! Luckily we woke up to nothing!

Sunday, Daddy played in a tourney a few hours away so I decided to be super -mom and take the the boys shopping. We went to USA baby to test drive a Peg Perego Pilko3 in Mod verde (green!)- I wanted to see if it truly could hold both boys at once...sadly..no way. I still love the green color but it is a bit pricey to be a 2nd stoller- I am looking for something lightweight to take on our trip to NY...and then to be my easy mall stroller.
Last night surfing I found this one...which always has a strong reputation but..no snack tray?Any of you have one of these? Are they really that great?

Anyways...we then went to the BIG STORE...IKEA! Jack loved playing with the toys and I love all the cool colors and good deals. I had a short list of items to accessorize Joey's room and we found them all..I managed to squeeze all of it in a cart with Jack riding in the basket part of the time..He didnt seem to mind being surrounded by rugs and blankets and picture frames.
I bought these goodies :

red shelves for books
storage thingee??-looked cute.may go up in the toy room in the loft.
this floor lamp for Joey's reading nook
these round rugs...in orange, red, yellow and blue-for both Joey and Jack's room
I may use this rug in Joey's room..have to try it out first
some picture frames for our room and some poster frames for Joey's

I cant wait to get it all put together!
Once we made it through the store I promised Jack an ice cream cone at the end!

then we headed over to MOA to pick up a gift card for Grandma S. Because it was just across the hall from Barnes and Noble I really spoiled Jack and let him BUILD A BEAR!
and he picked out this one ...the cheapest one and added the sound "I love you"
then proceeded to talk to his bear while we waited to have it stuffed.:

Jack: "Hi bear...do you want to be stuffed?"
whisper, whisper
Jack: "Mom, luv bear says he wants to be stuffed"
Mom: " ok- honey -we will do that then"
whisper whisper
Jack : "Mom, luv bear says he is glad I am taking him home because he was scared"

He didnt want any of the over priced outfits for luv bear...just the tennis racket and balls...somehow I didn't think they were really for the bear and I had visions of small tennis balls flying all over our living room..but I let him buy them anyway.
Pushover Non -that's me

I cannot tell you how cute he looked walking thru the mall clutching onto this bear-it made him go backward at least 1.5 years in my eyes. (of course no camera with me)

We then had a nice dinner out with the in laws to celebrate Mother's day early. I love the salad bar at Ruby Tuesday's-but I wouldnt recommend the paremsan shrimp dish...blah.

Tonight Non gets to sit outside the pre-school for 3 hours waiting to sign up Jack for the fall morning session. Rumor is the afternoon session is already filled up and only 20 kids will be allowed to sign up for the morning session.
I figure this is a 1st of many times I will go the extra mile to get our kids the best opportunities?!
:)
Now if you have read this far...please leave a comment! I know somebody is reading this becasue my new blog counter is up and running!
And suggest some songs for me to add to my imeem playlist at the top!
NON

Soccer!

2008-05-02T12:21:00.003-05:00

Thanks to my friend Nancy for the comment!

Apparently soccer went pretty well. I had to miss it but Daddy gave me as many details as a man is allowed to remember. ..(hee hee -you women get that joke right?)

There were 40(!) kids signed up for this under 6 group.
At first he kept up but then John said he thinks Jack "got intimidated" by all the kids and just kicked his ball off on his own for awhile. Overall he said he liked it and fell asleep at 7 pm that night! Crashed in his chair in front of a Weebles movie.

I hope to get some pics next week and post them!
Non

so big

2008-05-02T10:11:00.002-05:00

When Jack and I were sitting in the living room this a.m. I had one of those moments...MY little boy is growing up. I caught a glance of his profile - the way he spoke- the fact that his pj's are getting short all over...

You get a little lump in your throat realizing you can't go backward..only forward.

I get that same lump when I read other mom's write about sending their babies off to kindergarten, or college..the lump that starts in your heart and ends up in your stomach and your throat.

They grow up so fast..what happened to my little guy who needed me to pick him up out of his crib..needed me to zip up his coat..needed me to open up his snack package.

How do you let go?

How do I convince myself it is good for them to grow up?

And that is when I reach over and ask him to hug me and for a moment I am just his momma and he is my baby boy again.

photo taken Winter 2006

Non

end the guilt

2008-05-01T12:15:00.000-05:00

Make their artwork in art...

http://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/04/your_child_20032008_an_artisti.php

Make a Baby Romper from a T Shirt - wikiHow

2008-05-01T11:06:00.001-05:00

thought this was kind of cute..imagine the possibilites!

Make a Baby Romper from a T Shirt - wikiHow

Joey at 6 months

2008-04-30T07:17:00.006-05:00

First tooth came in Friday 4/18/08...bottom left
Still drools like crazy..needs to wear a bib all the time..which covers up his cute shirts!
Is ticklish under his armpits..
Likes to play "This little piggy went to market"
Is overall a happy guy -only fussy when he is hungry
Gets VERY excited when you show him his bottle..he shakes and puts his hands out to grab it
Tried rice cereal for the first time 4/24..pretty messy and he was mostly interested in chewing on the spoon
Can roll over! Best at stomach to back...just gets his arm stuck on back to stomach.
Still loves his brother Jack so much..he can always make Joey smile.
Will have a toy in each hand and bang them together..then let one drop and sucks on the chosen toy.
Sitting in a highchair pretty well..it has new toys connected to it so that fascinates him at the moment.
Doesnt like to sit on your lap for too long...enjoys walking around and looking at everything
Loves to play peek a boo
Will smile at his reflection in the mirror..esp if Mommy asks him.."Who is that Baby?"
Caught another cold and that makes him cough again but he seems improved over the previous problems (using the flovent helps)
Loves attention..play with him and he will smile and be your best buddy..likes to flirt with restaurant waitresses
Wearing 6-12 months clothes
Still eating about 5 -6oz bottles daily
If he doesnt have a toy in his mouth..his hands are there.
Loves his Daddy...he will smile when he hears his voice
Goes to bed around 8:30 and wakes for a feeding sometimes at 5 or 6 but sometimes will sleep until 7!

Likes it when mommy brushes her hair on his tummy like a "car wash"

Loves to GRAB mommy's hair and glasses in a death grip!

Likes to swing in the airplane at daycare outside

momma & me

2008-04-30T07:17:00.001-05:00

taken by Daddy..6 months old

update soon

2008-04-29T10:50:00.002-05:00

Joey turned 6 months old yesterday..I need to upload the pictures yet.
Tonight I am going to meet Molly at Archivers for a school days class. I am pretty sure Molly could teach the class and I could come up with the layouts myself but we both decided we want to have a start on the kid's school books..this will be a jump start.
And an oppotunity to see each other w/out the kids in tow.

Jack has his first night of soccer practice and I will miss it. Daddy is taking him and I HOPE it goes well...they are letting the 3.5 y olds on the team even though the min age was supposed to be 4.

one week later-10 on Tues

2008-04-22T11:33:00.004-05:00

1. thanks to my blog/scrapper star friend Michelle I have added the ability to leave anon comments...so leave some people! But be nice!

2. I had a very interesting weekend up north scrapping at Sugarleaf in Cross Lake, Mn.

I didnt arrive until 11pm on Friday and then woke up with pink eye (thanks to my lovely boys) and had no drops with me. I was lucky enough to visit the BMC (branierd med ctr) urgent care and get help.

I figure it was God's way of telling me I need to know where the urgent care is with 2 boys and our in-laws lake place in Cross Lake. Something is gonna happen someday.

3. We have friggin ants in our living room. We welcome spring whole-heartedly but not the bugs that go along with it. We put out the liquid poison and had a lengthy discussion with Jack about why we dont touch it, go near it etc. Crossing fingers he will keep a distance ....and that the little buggers will carry it back to the homeboys and kill the whole stinkin brood.

4. I am considering buying an external hard drive for my pictures and the A&S acct info. Then I can sleep peacefully at night..(I dont have a problem sleeping now but I am c-m-a- covering my a**)

Anybody have any recommendations? Looking at this dandy one possibly.

5. We are going to pick up the Jetta tonight and Jack and I convinced Daddy we should have dinner at my FAVORITE place too..Champps.

Love the seasoned sour cream and fries..

I used to work at one the summer before my junior yr at college- and I gained about 15lbs from it and the beer cheese soup..well maybe it was also from eating big mac value meals at 1:30 am when I finally got off work- and not carrying huge acctg books across the college campus to burn it off.

6. The Jetta was being driven by hubby to court on 169 near Jordan and as he crossed over the bride (ie-nowhere to pull off) some 'yahoo'(my families term for idiot) 3 cars ahead of him had their ladder fly off and onto the road and approaching traffic. John said later it was scary..and that is saying a lot for my big tough hubby. We needed to get the old black bart in for an oil change anyway.

7.Naturally the afforementioned Yahoo had an expired license and no insurance -3 dwi's -(you are not supposed to be able to drive Dirt Bag.)

8. Naturally we dont have collison anymore on a 10 yr old Jetta so no luck on claiming all the work that needs to be done on it.

9. Here are some of the fabulous pics Olivia took of Joey and I am considering which photo to select for a big canvas...what do you all think..which one?

10. Still trying to learn on my new xTi and decide if I should invest in Lightroom ..I just cant afford Photoshop right now! What do you all use for post processing?

10 on tuesday

2008-04-15T22:36:00.008-05:00

Yes I am copying this idea from everyone else in blogdom..

1) We had a good weekend. Attended a crop on Saturday at a local church. Yeah...only a 5 minute drive to crop instead of the usual 30-60 mintue one. I only got a few pages done but I was able to dust off the cobwebs on my supplies and get creative after a long hiatus.

2) Hiatus..that word reminds me of an old boyfriend. ugh..

3)Joey is sooooooo cute and snuggly Still..thank goodness- I still fear I will miss his baby stage completely -they grow way too fast.

4)Today we had Jack's last ECFE class at Ney nature center. It was so cute watching he and his little friends run around the grass looking for birds in their toilet paper roll binoculars.

Afterward we had a fun dinner at DQ with Dylan and his parents. They are so easy to hang with and talk about the boys.
Michelle is prego with #2 and I am excited to see if it is a girl or boy.

5) We talked at length about the boys starting preschool this fall. Man there is so much to figure out with kids. Which preschool to pick..how many days to go..Should they start kindy in a year or 2? I didnt want to be the "anal" mother but you almost become one when you want the best for your kids.

6) It is REALLY windy out tonight. We finally had warm weather today but wind gusts of 50mph..it looked like a dust bowl at work with the dirt from the nearby farm fields blowing onto the runway.

7) John and I and Jack all have bad colds. Hopefully mine will subside in time for the weekend

8) Because I am going scrapbooking AGAIN! YIPPEEEEEEEEEE! Another year at Sugarleaf with the gals from New Horizon. Man I dont miss that job at all..But it is always nice to see old friends.

9) I have not printed a single pic of Joey yet..that is soooo bad. Take stock in Shutterfly because it is going to be a massive order my friends!

10)Trying to decide wether to buy Photoshop elements or Lightroom. Hoping the mamarazzi school will come to MN or Chicago to teach me how to use my camera and post processing better!

off to bed...I will post some pics soon..uploading them now.
nite
NON

GAP love

2008-04-15T22:36:00.006-05:00

I admit it..I am addicted to Baby Gap clothes..I REALLY wanted to get this one piece for Joey for the summer but they only show it in teeny sizes..rats..I swear it was never available in larger than 0-3 mos. Oh the horror! LOL

too fast

2008-04-09T09:16:00.002-05:00

The days just fly by. Work is crazy busy..the 15th of April is approaching and I am so far behind on getting the co stuff done for taxes. Also behind on Anderson & S stuff..ugh.
I just read a great blog entry..a mom wrote a letter to her 11 mo old boy about all the things he is doing in anticipation for his big 1 yr bday.
Makes me feel guilty for not recording enough stuff that Joey is up to.
I need to add more pics to the blog Iknow..our ocmputer at home is slow in uploading and it takes time. I start the process and then I get distracted by the boys needing me or it is late and I know I should just go to bed.etc...

Going to scrapbook this sat..where do I begin?
better get to work..

Busy weekend

2008-04-06T23:07:00.000-05:00

Whew...what a busy weekend.

I survived the Doodlebops show..we almost didnt go once Jack threw his lollipop stick at me in the car...then proceeded to wail for 5 minutes yelling "I'm sorry Mommy, I sorry" . He just wanted to eat at the McD's in Jordan and I said no -trying to get us up to St Paul in rushhour traffic.
I bought him his coveted guitar..he stood for the entire concert and "played along" - I think he enjoyed this concert/show the most out of all we have seen so far.
Sat was get ready for the anniversary party day..I was able to sneak down to Mankato to get a chin fong pedicure (u pick color..). a new outfit (Kohl's is my ace in the hole always for that kind of last minute stuff) and my hair done by my wonderful stylist Allison. I just can't get that salon look at home even with my Chi flat iron!
The party was super fun. My cousin Robyn was up from IA with her handsome boy Wil (8 mos now?) There was a great mix of relatives to honor my folks and we played a super fun game of Jepordy- personalized to my parents -nicknames, Twin City Furnace (my dad's business), Polish pride and family tree. My bro made it up and I thought it was really fun...even if my team took last place:(
Today Jack actually took a nap! Yes the rivers parted and the pope was seen flying by..Jack took a 3 hr nap willingly for us. I was able to get a little work done and then took him to Dairy Queen for supper and Horton Hears a Who..we were the only ones in the theatre-cool. He could talk as loud as he wanted
I thought the movie was just ok..not really that great for kids at all I think..young ones at least.
Enough for now...nite
Non

cool idea

2008-04-05T12:09:00.000-05:00

So I am already married but if we were going to do it all over again I would so have one of these babies at the reception..
http://www.fotocabina.com/

Your own photobooth where guests can have goofy fun and then leave a copy of their photos for your guestbook! Sounds like a much better idea than giving everyone a dumb bag of gross Jordan almonds wrapped in tulle!

Love these..

2008-04-03T23:37:00.000-05:00

I may need these someday for Jack...

One night I had to put his HUGE Flounder (think Nemo) stuffed animal behind the chair in his room to keep monsters out of the corner...

Behold the monster under our bed BOMB

Do u think it works on dust bunnies too?

AND

The tooth fairy pillow...

A little creepy looking..I may be able to find a happier looking one..I have a few more yrs I think before this would get any use..

I worry about being the parent who falls asleep and forgets to have the tooth fairy visit! :(

Tommorow night I have to take Jack to the Doodlebops concert at the X. Cant say I am looking forward to it..I enjoyed the Sesame Steet show (because as a child I LOVED SS) and the Playhouse Disney was fun because I love Handy Manny ...

But the crazy scary painted face Doodlebops..not so much------->>>>>>

I bought these tickers awhile ago when I was still very much pregnant with Joey..I was worried about still spending time with Jack...(which was a silly thing to worry about I know now!)

great ..now I have that freakin song from their show stuck in my head.."Just get on the bus.."

nite nite

Non

Mom & Dad's 40th anniversary video

2008-03-31T17:05:00.000-05:00

Here is a short video I made for my parents 40th wedding anniversary party this Sat night. It should be a really fun night!

Anybody know how to convert from a burned cd video to a DVD?

Mom & Dad 40th

Things I want to remember

2008-03-30T22:12:00.000-05:00

Isnt that the main reason mom's blog?

Jack has such an immagination lately. He makes up little stories as we drive down the road. He is either trying to figure the world out or is bored or both!

He is constantly telling longwinded explantions for what we are going to do or did do..and then at the end says "OOOO-KAY?????" (sounds more like O-hay?)

And he will end many stories with..."mee-member that mom?" (remember..)

He tends to get details mixed up or just makes things up and it is hilarious to listen to.

Today I took both boys to Olivia Wagner's new photo studio..it was a fabulous space with brick walls and wood floors. She was so patient with us and I think she got some great shots.

Then a trip to McD's because I promised Jack..he was so well behaved during the entire 2 hr appt. Olivia had some great toys he enjoyed but I was very proud of him.

Tonight John is off again to watch the NCAA tourney. He still has a few teams in it. I am glad I planned a few scrap outings next month to make up for all this single mommy time.

Tommorrow Jack and I will meet up with Ma-mma Joan at Burnsville to have lunch (yum) and get Jack some new tennis shoes. Hooray!

family time

2008-03-28T22:12:00.000-05:00

We have a good amount of it these past 2 days.

Yesterday after Joey's appt we stopped in Eden Prairie and had an early dinner at Friday's (Jack's favorite place). It was nice to just sit back and have a good meal all together.

The dr appt went ok...I was not thrilled with the outcome but I cant complain that the dr didnt do anything. Pulmonary is tough to diagnose. It could be so many diff things. we will follow this plan for 1 month and then decide if he needs a reflux test.

I think we should do the test first and then decide if he needs medicine for his lungs.

Tonight we met Joe and Jill at the Coachlight and had a fun time..lots of basketball watching buddies were there. Joey had Karen Malm wrapped around his little finger. She can make Joey smile just like my Aunt Judy..they look alike. Joey must like the short haired blondes..taking applications for girlfriends now.. jk

Tommorrow we go to our photo shoot. He is 5 mos old today but it was too busy to take the teddy bear pics.

He has been really fussy at night this week. Crying or whining etc. He needs a bottle to help him fall asleep and then even wakes up on the transfer to the carseat.

picture time...I CAN TOUCH MY TOES MOMMA!

Joey and The Ranger.

catching up

2008-03-26T22:12:00.006-05:00

Time flies...when you are busy!

I drove the boys up to mom's last Thursday and then drove home at 11 pm in the blinding snowstorm that just started.

Mom said the boys were great. The best part is that my Dad helped out A LOT she said. Joey apparently loves him the most. Awesome.

Easter was good. We drove up on Sat to get the boys..got new tires on the white Denali - cha ching...then headed over to the Skuby household.

We had take out..(my favorite)for dinner and then Kathy proceeded to pack for their trip out to NY. I find it funny (not) that she packs for her husband.. and I mean EVERTHING. Right down to picking out a book for him to read on the flight...whatever.

We had a fun morning with Jack -actually I did since John slept until 10- Jack found all 6 "eggs"-actually this year the bunny put candy in Lightning Mc Queen containers and Tonka dump truck containers..so cool and boyish.

He also made a good haul in his basket..A Harry book (no roses for Harry), a mini kite, some purple bunny peeps (that Non ate most of-YUM)a bunny on a motorcycle, a chocolate Spongebob (that I just threw out tonight.he doesnt need more candy) and a Max & Ruby DVD.

The BEST part of all was I wrapped up a Rub-a-dub-dub shaving kit and let John give it to Jack. Jack LOVES to help his Dad shave..he gets to shake up the creme and then he watches him..so naturally this gift was a HUGE hit.

I had a Dentist appt from H*ll yesterday..4 shots of novocaine, one permanent crown put in that apparently was way too big -the dentist even remarked what a "good sport" I was for sitting thru his yanking it in and out numerous times...and 2 fillings. The whole agonizing time I kept thinking about Joey smiling at me. It helped..and watching Run's house on the Tv (yes one of the reasons we go to this dentist office!)

I also promised myself some kind of treat for sucking it up and making it thru. I have always hated the dentist but I know it is important to go. yadda-yadda-yadda

Tommorow we take Joey to a pediatric pulmonologist at the U of Mn. Hoping they can figure out what is wrong..perhaps just reflux. Please let them fix it!

Tonight I took Jack to get a haircut and then to Mankato to get soccer equipment. A cool silver/green ball, shin guards, soccer shorts and he picked out 2 orange cones for pratice.

He is really good at putting one cone on each side of his head..goof ball.

Picture time now

Here's Joey and his Daddy

Here is one for Grandpa!

More pics later
nite nite
Non

more snow and baby tricks

2008-03-21T14:21:00.007-05:00

I drove the boys up to my parents house last night after work.

First we had a "fieldtrip" to Southdale Mall so I could get their pics taken with the Easter Bunny.

I was disappointed to see the bunny no longer wore his bright green vest and hot pink tie..It would have co-ordinated beautifully with the boys' green outfits.

They had him dressed in navy blue...boring!

The dumb-clucks running the camera decided to keep taking pics trying to get Joey to smile. Well they suceeded with that but didnt understand english apparently when I said I liked the 1st shot (because it was good of Jack) and after 2 pics...Jack looses interest.

Then we sat and Jack ate his sucker and I fed Joey.

Jack then proceeded to say: " Mom, I'm cold (in his short sleeve polo shirt) Let's get me a sweater.

Non: "ok! "(if my boy WANTS to go shopping (my fav activity) do you think I am going to talk him out it?)

So we went to Baby gap and Jack picked out this nice hoodie

Isnt it great..love the brown and blue

He of course had to try it on first in the dressing room..his new thing after helping me a few times find maternity jeans.

Jack "Mom, you sit here (on the chair) while I try this on"

ok buddy!

One chair was for Mommy's and the other for Daddy's.

We did a quick swoop through the baby stuff and I ended up with more than we need...I do love Baby Gap and Gap kids.

We were on our way home when Jack announced in Macy's that he needed to pee...so why not go down to the kids section and use the "little toilets there" while I window shop on the way by.

We walk out with a super handsome 4 piece suit for Jack. Hoping he will wear it for my parents 30th anniv party and then this summer for our new cousin's baptism in NY. It came with an orange tie...that sealed the deal for him..lol.

On to the latest baby tricks...Joey has mastered putting both feet in the air and grabbing on to his feet.

I LOVE This trick..next fav is when he puts his feet in his mouth..

Babies!

2008-03-20T13:16:00.002-05:00

Congrats to my college roomate Denise on her new bundle of joy- Brock Potter

What a cutie pie!

Also congrats to this new momma..JJ..she has been waiting a long time for her little guy.

Makes me melt seeing all these new ones.

We are supposed to get a winter storm tonight..trying to figure out if Gramma can drive down in the am to watch the boys..STRESS!

McD's

2008-03-19T22:12:00.002-05:00

Jack, Joey and I went with daycare Katie and Liz and her 3 boys and Mckenna to the St P McD's. Jack has been asking to go to their playground for months.

He decided he didnt want to play on the slides and only played with a whimpy lego table containing only 7 blocks. Amazingly it kept him occupied for quite awhile.

Then the bad part...he pooped in his pants..yes he has been potty trained for 6 months with very few accidents but this was poop accident #2 (no pun intended) in 1 week!!

I tried to not make a big deal of it. Hoping this is the last of it. I may need to invest in one of those super poratable toilet inserts from One step ahead. He wont go on public toilets....says he needs his insert. This may be coming from a fear of falling in..he did fall in last week when he forgot to put the seat down...cruel wife I am..I blamed his Daddy for not putting the seat down.;)

BWAHAHAHA!!

John is at the basketball draft...I know where he will be living for the next 2-3 weeks..with the couch permanently attached to his butt in his "man-cave" in our basement.

Hoping to take the boys to see the E bunny on Saturday at Southdale...he is my favorite picture bunny. Even if Noerr (the co running the show) is corrupt and overcharges for their photos..I still LOVE that bunny.

My mom is coming down to watch the boys on Friday...hoping to dye eggs with Jack over my lunchhour.

My mom is a saint..it is true -you dont realize how hard your parents work until you have your own kids. I am a super lucky girl..I have GREAT parents and they are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this month:)

I need to post some current photos from our recent WI dells trip. And some cute ones I took of Joey tonight. He was wearing an outfit Jack got and he is starting to grab his feet with his hands..I need to find the pic of Jack doing the same thing in the same outfit and compare!

I love my boys and I am a lucky Non.
Thanks to the great idea from Susan ...Here is my first mommy and me pic with Joey. This was taken a few weeks ago. Watch the hands little man!
(I can't wait to get Lasik someday)

Non out!