The decor, read more about that on Food Lush
GG teasing
Grammie teaching
Paddy entertaining
CHEESE!
Planning the attack
Mmmmm, cupcakes!
Dane hugging Kellen
Lara and Thing 1
Partied out
Perfect end to the perfect party? A jump on the trampoline!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Baby got back
The boys got their first pair of Levi's today. I ran into Costo to pick up my glasses that were being repaired and made the mistake of looking around. We walked by the clothes section and the boys begged to look around. I asked if they wanted to look at the toys instead but they insisted! (I love how buying clothes for them does not come with the attached guilt like buying clothes for myself!)
After picking out the jeans and the world's largest package of AA batteries, I'm pretty sure we were set to make it out with our lowest Costco bill ever. That is until we were hit with the news it was time to renew our membership. I swear, a girl can never win!
Here are some photos of them modeling their new jeans.
Trying to get away from the paparazzi.
Shelby always in quick pursuit.
You can run but you can not hide!
And just how cute are these patooties?!?
First busted lip :(
Last night Devin busted his lip on the tub. It was dramatic for like a whole minute and then...
He moved on to jumping on the bed. We barely got him to sit still long enough to take the first picture. Boys!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Toddler beds
Well we officially had to make the switch. They were climbing out and not able to get back in which was heck on nap time yesterday so today we're trying out the toddler beds for the first time. I am currently watching them play in their room on the monitor so cross your fingers that they go to sleep soon!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Sleep Over
Ever since they figured out how to crib hop, I've been wondering when this was going to happen.
I left them that way so Darrell could see them when he gets home from class in a couple minutes. So cute!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Happy 3 years to us!
Well year #3 did not bring around kid #3 but it did whiz by in the blink of an eye!?!
Today we have officially been married for three years, (happily for the majority of it - I'm counting that as a blessing ;)
Together we're embracing life, making concerted efforts to be good partners, parents, employees and (in Darrell's case) a student. Life is never dull around here and although Darrell might tell you otherwise - I think that must be the way that we like it.
Day one of the rest of our lives:
792 days later:
And finally today, 1,888 days later:
Happy Anniversary Darrell, marrying you was the best decision I ever made!
Today we have officially been married for three years, (happily for the majority of it - I'm counting that as a blessing ;)
Together we're embracing life, making concerted efforts to be good partners, parents, employees and (in Darrell's case) a student. Life is never dull around here and although Darrell might tell you otherwise - I think that must be the way that we like it.
Day one of the rest of our lives:
792 days later:
And finally today, 1,888 days later:
Happy Anniversary Darrell, marrying you was the best decision I ever made!
Climbers
Oh no. We knew this day was coming very soon and this morning when we found both boys in Devin's crib we knew it had arrived. We have climbers! Not sure what the future holds. After these pictures were taken Devin climbed right out of his crib with the perfect dismount so maybe we'll be able to forgo the toddler beds for a while??? (knock on wood)
The two of them having free reign while we're trying to get them to go to bed and in the mornings when they have woken up but Darrell and I have not scares the heck outta me!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Ladykillers
So hot we'll melt your popsicle.
My former co-worker, Allison George, took these at a BBQ the WCVA hosted on Saturday. We tried everything to get these boys to smile but no luck. Guess they were serious about their watermelon and exhausted. Did I mention exhausted? Saturday consisted of a Full House MOMS party that morning, Arianna's birthday next and then the WCVA BBQ. We headed home around 2pm and apparently missed the napping window. They jump around in their cribs for a couple hours and then were ready for dinner at 5:30??? Maniacs.
My former co-worker, Allison George, took these at a BBQ the WCVA hosted on Saturday. We tried everything to get these boys to smile but no luck. Guess they were serious about their watermelon and exhausted. Did I mention exhausted? Saturday consisted of a Full House MOMS party that morning, Arianna's birthday next and then the WCVA BBQ. We headed home around 2pm and apparently missed the napping window. They jump around in their cribs for a couple hours and then were ready for dinner at 5:30??? Maniacs.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Laundry tips for moms.
Right, so I never thought I'd be sharing household tips here but last night was the first time I washed a disposable diaper and well, the results were blog worthy.
We leave for Boise today and last night I was doing the last load of laundry before our trip. I started the load quickly before I left for a Full House MOMs Love and Logic seminar. When I returned I started pulling the clothes from the washer to the dryer while having a conversation with our babysitter, Ms. Angela. I saw shreds and just thought I left something in a pocket. Then I noticed the GOO that was EVERYWHERE. Very confused I showed Ms. Angela. She was like, that's a diaper. What?!? How could a diaper get in there?
We've starting introducing the boys to the potty and have them in Pull Ups, trying to get them to understand the concept. Our laundry hamper is right outside of their bathroom. My guess is that one of them decided to "help" Mommy and dispose of the dirty pull up. Funny thing is, I remember Darrell helping me one morning before he left for work and only having one dirty pull up at the end. I was a little miffed, thinking that Darrell went all the way to the Diaper Genie and only took his baby's diaper. Sorry babe. :)
Bright side? At least it was a Pull Up and not a super absorbent regular diaper. Can you image?
I ended up separating the load into 4 separate loads to give the goo room to be washed away. So my last load of laundry before we left turned into five. Maybe this will spare another mom from doing the same!
We leave for Boise today and last night I was doing the last load of laundry before our trip. I started the load quickly before I left for a Full House MOMs Love and Logic seminar. When I returned I started pulling the clothes from the washer to the dryer while having a conversation with our babysitter, Ms. Angela. I saw shreds and just thought I left something in a pocket. Then I noticed the GOO that was EVERYWHERE. Very confused I showed Ms. Angela. She was like, that's a diaper. What?!? How could a diaper get in there?
We've starting introducing the boys to the potty and have them in Pull Ups, trying to get them to understand the concept. Our laundry hamper is right outside of their bathroom. My guess is that one of them decided to "help" Mommy and dispose of the dirty pull up. Funny thing is, I remember Darrell helping me one morning before he left for work and only having one dirty pull up at the end. I was a little miffed, thinking that Darrell went all the way to the Diaper Genie and only took his baby's diaper. Sorry babe. :)
Bright side? At least it was a Pull Up and not a super absorbent regular diaper. Can you image?
I ended up separating the load into 4 separate loads to give the goo room to be washed away. So my last load of laundry before we left turned into five. Maybe this will spare another mom from doing the same!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The next big thing.
Like we really need a NEXT big thing, sometimes I wonder if I just like to shake things up whenever the dust begins to settle. (No mom, I'm not pregnant.)
A while back I posted about leaving my job and getting my Master's Certificate in Online Marketing. Throughout the courses, I have been applying what I've learned and building my portfolio. So yesterday I was able to launch my start-up web design and marketing company!
It is scary to put yourself out there and I probably would have waited until everything was perfect. Because that realistic, right?
Instead, I was inspired by my amazing friend, Jennie of ShelikesPurple.com, Stylelushblog.com and TheStir.com who I was so blessed to have visit me for a long weekend (6 days!) and give me the little nudge (great big push) I needed. Not only did she encourage me with her reaction to everything I had in my portfolio, she gave me more work to add to it and then put me out there to her little corner of internet (y'all she averages 2,500 readers a week!) I had 118 visitors to my site just yesterday. AND THEN this little post went up. Really!?! The Stir gets 6 million unique views a month.
You see sometimes I fail to remember that validation is overrated. I think we all do... so try not to be too hard on yourself. But not Jennie. Good lord, that girl is making things happen and it is so inspiring. In her post she said, she had no idea how far I had come in the last couple years. If I impressed her - then she made my head spin. It was just over two years ago that I remember talking with her about her ideas. She has worked hard to make them happen, not to mention starting a family and moving up the career ladder at her day job.
Mike are you listening? Load up the Uhaul and head to Portland. Jennie and I are taking over the world.
A while back I posted about leaving my job and getting my Master's Certificate in Online Marketing. Throughout the courses, I have been applying what I've learned and building my portfolio. So yesterday I was able to launch my start-up web design and marketing company!
It is scary to put yourself out there and I probably would have waited until everything was perfect. Because that realistic, right?
Instead, I was inspired by my amazing friend, Jennie of ShelikesPurple.com, Stylelushblog.com and TheStir.com who I was so blessed to have visit me for a long weekend (6 days!) and give me the little nudge (great big push) I needed. Not only did she encourage me with her reaction to everything I had in my portfolio, she gave me more work to add to it and then put me out there to her little corner of internet (y'all she averages 2,500 readers a week!) I had 118 visitors to my site just yesterday. AND THEN this little post went up. Really!?! The Stir gets 6 million unique views a month.
You see sometimes I fail to remember that validation is overrated. I think we all do... so try not to be too hard on yourself. But not Jennie. Good lord, that girl is making things happen and it is so inspiring. In her post she said, she had no idea how far I had come in the last couple years. If I impressed her - then she made my head spin. It was just over two years ago that I remember talking with her about her ideas. She has worked hard to make them happen, not to mention starting a family and moving up the career ladder at her day job.
Mike are you listening? Load up the Uhaul and head to Portland. Jennie and I are taking over the world.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Seattle Trip / Prochaska's Visit
On the Thursday before Father's day/ Darrell's birthday weekend Daniel, Darrell's brother, got assigned to work in Eugene, OR. He decided to drive out with Grandma RJ and the kids and make a weekend out of it. We were planning a weekend trip to Seattle so we took the whole gang along, which worked out perfectly because on Saturday we were able to escape on an adult night out while Grandma RJ took the kids swimming in the hotel pool.
Here's a slideshow of our visit:
Here's a slideshow of our visit:
Monday, June 28, 2010
Driving Range
Friday night we took the boys out to the driving range. Darrell needed to practice for tournament that he had on Saturday and I thought it would be fun to take the babes. It turned out to be a little more stressful than fun so we made our way to the deserted put-put golf area to minimize the chance of run-ins with any club heads!
Drive for show, put for dough. Dane practicing taking Paddy's money!
Devin teeing it up.
He did it!
Devin practicing with Darrell.
Dane very curious.
Very grateful for the sketchy put-put course.
On the ‘Swilcan’ Bridge.
This face, oh this TODDLER face. Where the heck did the baby go?
Love this smile.
Bless their hearts, trying to properly use the handrails.
Off to the links!
Hole in one?
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