Bamm-Bamm has been enjoying preschool this week! He looks so cute in his backpack, BUT he will not let me take a picture... sorry.
Maybe next week.
This week: he learned "pirates say Arg!"
Hopefully the pace of learning will pick up soon.
Also:
2 temper tantrums going to preschool
1 tantrum leaving
2 accidents (#1 and #2)
1 preschool best friend made
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Some videos of the kiddos
Here are 2 adorable recent videos of the kiddos! Aren't they growing super fast!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
my favorite paint color is ...
... heirloom white, and I join millions (!?), well thousands of other folks who agree.
It is versatile, neutral, and gorgeous!
Just the perfect white for anything, especially fixing up old furniture, like my antique sewing table turned bedside table.
Join us for Frugal Home Ideas', “Paint Color Party” and tell everyone about your own fav colors!!!!!
It is versatile, neutral, and gorgeous!
Just the perfect white for anything, especially fixing up old furniture, like my antique sewing table turned bedside table.
Join us for Frugal Home Ideas', “Paint Color Party” and tell everyone about your own fav colors!!!!!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Rock out!!
His moves: rocking out, jumping, holding guitar above head, rocking with legs apart, using guitar like a drum. How cute, and maybe he'll be famous and take care of his folks in their old age :)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Chickens!
Finn and the fam just got 4 new Rhode Island Red chicks - 2 months old. As for Finn, it should be illegal to be this cute.
Christin built the coop over the course of a month of weekends and evenings - looks pretty good!
Christin built the coop over the course of a month of weekends and evenings - looks pretty good!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
I feel bad
I am soo sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have pictures just piling up that I want to share!!
Here's some from Finn's 2nd birthday this last weekend!!
It was REALLY Hot, but Finn made out like a bandit!!
Here's some from Finn's 2nd birthday this last weekend!!
It was REALLY Hot, but Finn made out like a bandit!!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Christmas and Open House
Cheryl and CeeCee at our Open House. Looking good CeeCee!
Christmas Card Photo Shoot (good shooting Grandpa John)
And, of course, lots of Christmas presents...
And creepy Elmo staring at us...Monday, November 3, 2008
First Haircut
Finn got his first serious haircut this weekend. We've been trimming his bangs regularly for a while, but I wasn't ready to say goodbye to the beautiful baby curls at the nape of his neck. But he's a big boy now (not a baby) and he deserves a big boy haircut (well... at least a toddler haircut). So we trimmed (and I kept a few curls for his baby book).
BEFORE
AFTER. Don't worry, it's even. Finn would not let me brush it afterward though. He did not really like getting his hair cut.
Also, Finn's been eager to help out around the house. Picking things up, throwing things away (I frequently find his toy food in the trash) and, of course, mopping!
BEFORE
AFTER. Don't worry, it's even. Finn would not let me brush it afterward though. He did not really like getting his hair cut.Also, Finn's been eager to help out around the house. Picking things up, throwing things away (I frequently find his toy food in the trash) and, of course, mopping!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
buying a house!...?
So, I've been keeping this under wraps because it's "fraught with uncertainty", but Geoff and I are (maybe) buying a house. I say maybe, because this has been one bumpy ride!
Today (10/30/2008) our counter was finally accepted - we have a contract! The road was bumpy because our offer was made almost a month ago!!! The offer was contingent on the sellers doing some work on the house (and that has taken a long while). Now that our counter is accepted, the seller wants a "speedy" close, and it *is* speedy - closing is set at Nov. 20. 3 weeks away.
I'm going to start packing, but I'm not sure that things will actually work out. You see, we're offering more than the house will probably appraise for, and I personally don't think the sellers will accept the likely appraisal value. We'll see... Also, our loan has to go through (fingers crossed). Let's hope it all comes out well.
I fell in love with the house as soon as I saw it (but I'm trying to pull back emotionally in case things don't work out). The house is large (4B, 2Ba + study off the master), has gorgeous tiled baths, one bedroom is in the middle of the house off the kitchen with a skylight (it'll be Finn's sunny new playroom). Here are some pics.
Living Room is big - imagine our projection screen on the Left wall. (We'll be replacing the front window with something dual-paned). Notice the crown moulding!
Our favorite room, the kitchen is very open and right between the living and dining rooms. The space flows really well. New stainless appliances, including the gorgeous gas stove, but we need to buy a new refrigerator.
The "sun" room off the kitchen (from where the kitchen pic is taken). A nice place to keep Finn's toys out of the way, but still at the center of the activity, near the kitchen, living, and dining space. Finn will love it. I will too.
A pic from the dining room looking into the kitchen.
A pic from the dining room looking onto the yard. We'll put in a little deck here where these ugly stairs currently are.
My new study off the master bedroom, it's just to the right of the dining room. I'm standing in the master to take this pic.
The master bath.
The main (guest) bath. Love the tile color.
A small but very nice yard. I see enough space for a play structure!
Wish us luck! We'll need it.
Today (10/30/2008) our counter was finally accepted - we have a contract! The road was bumpy because our offer was made almost a month ago!!! The offer was contingent on the sellers doing some work on the house (and that has taken a long while). Now that our counter is accepted, the seller wants a "speedy" close, and it *is* speedy - closing is set at Nov. 20. 3 weeks away.
I'm going to start packing, but I'm not sure that things will actually work out. You see, we're offering more than the house will probably appraise for, and I personally don't think the sellers will accept the likely appraisal value. We'll see... Also, our loan has to go through (fingers crossed). Let's hope it all comes out well.
I fell in love with the house as soon as I saw it (but I'm trying to pull back emotionally in case things don't work out). The house is large (4B, 2Ba + study off the master), has gorgeous tiled baths, one bedroom is in the middle of the house off the kitchen with a skylight (it'll be Finn's sunny new playroom). Here are some pics.
Living Room is big - imagine our projection screen on the Left wall. (We'll be replacing the front window with something dual-paned). Notice the crown moulding!
Our favorite room, the kitchen is very open and right between the living and dining rooms. The space flows really well. New stainless appliances, including the gorgeous gas stove, but we need to buy a new refrigerator.
The "sun" room off the kitchen (from where the kitchen pic is taken). A nice place to keep Finn's toys out of the way, but still at the center of the activity, near the kitchen, living, and dining space. Finn will love it. I will too.
A pic from the dining room looking into the kitchen.
A pic from the dining room looking onto the yard. We'll put in a little deck here where these ugly stairs currently are.
My new study off the master bedroom, it's just to the right of the dining room. I'm standing in the master to take this pic.
The master bath.
The main (guest) bath. Love the tile color.
A small but very nice yard. I see enough space for a play structure!Wish us luck! We'll need it.
a mouse in the house
Since it's predicted to rain in our area this Halloween, we took the opportunity to try on Finn's Halloween costume early. It is CUTE.
I'm a speedy little mouse...
I'm a speedy little mouse...
Monday, October 27, 2008
Who are you calling pumpkin?!
Hi everyone,
I've had a lot of requests to blog lately, but I was *really* sick 2 weeks ago with a high fever. And last week I was busy eating and putting back the weight I lost. But now I can spare a few minutes to let you know what I'm up to.
I'm a big boy now with 2 molars on the top and 2 on the bottom and I can mash my food with them - grrr! I watched a lot of TV while I was sick (uh-oh), and my favorite show is "Jack's Big Music show" and now that I feel better I dance along with the music - groovy.
Yesterday I went to Half Moon Bay and the Halloween fun there. Here are some pictures...
the hay ride!
pumpkins!
just my size!
a couple of weeks ago, I got to ride on a toy pony.
BTW, I like to push buttons and play with machines just like my Poppa (Grandpa Doug). I also know that when something is not working, it probably needs new batteries. I know where the batteries are on most of "my" stuff (like the bathroom scale - it's not working right now because it needs batteries-they're on the bottom-you just need to flip it over)! I like to turn the microwave on and off and open its door, turn lights and lamps on and off, turn on the stovetop (that one can be tricky), use the remote controls, change the screen resolution on the computers... oops, I did it again, better send this while I can still see the publish button!
I've had a lot of requests to blog lately, but I was *really* sick 2 weeks ago with a high fever. And last week I was busy eating and putting back the weight I lost. But now I can spare a few minutes to let you know what I'm up to.
I'm a big boy now with 2 molars on the top and 2 on the bottom and I can mash my food with them - grrr! I watched a lot of TV while I was sick (uh-oh), and my favorite show is "Jack's Big Music show" and now that I feel better I dance along with the music - groovy.
Yesterday I went to Half Moon Bay and the Halloween fun there. Here are some pictures...
the hay ride!
pumpkins!
just my size!
a couple of weeks ago, I got to ride on a toy pony.BTW, I like to push buttons and play with machines just like my Poppa (Grandpa Doug). I also know that when something is not working, it probably needs new batteries. I know where the batteries are on most of "my" stuff (like the bathroom scale - it's not working right now because it needs batteries-they're on the bottom-you just need to flip it over)! I like to turn the microwave on and off and open its door, turn lights and lamps on and off, turn on the stovetop (that one can be tricky), use the remote controls, change the screen resolution on the computers... oops, I did it again, better send this while I can still see the publish button!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Pool bum
We've posted a bunch of times about swimming, but never pictures from Mormor's pool (or without a swimdiaper)... here's to the cutest pool bum ever!
A trip to Wine Country
Last week, Finn went on a trip to Napa with his grandparents and some of our family
visiting from Norway. He was a good boy and had a lot of fun.
No wine for me, thanks, I prefer grapes!
visiting from Norway. He was a good boy and had a lot of fun.
No wine for me, thanks, I prefer grapes!
camping exhaustion
Whoever said taking a toddler camping was exhausting never met Finn... it's downright insane!Thank God it was only for the weekend.
Finn grabs the ax (don't worry - it's super dull, and we took it away after snapping this picture - ok, a few pictures. Seriously, very dull.)
Finn fell off the picnic table a few times, fell out of the car once (he was pretending to drive and pushing all the buttons), got scratched by another camper's dog, and got unbelievably filthy (over and over and over again...) He had a fantastic time!!!!
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