December 5, 2010
Day 339 - Christmas decorations
We dragged the Christmas bins out of the crawl space today, then set up and decorated the Christmas tree. I need to get the decorating finished a bit early this year so that the house looks nice for book club this coming week here at my house.
December 4, 2010
Day 338 - Snow!
We had a pretty snow this morning. This is the view out an upstairs bedroom window. Besides the snow, my eye was drawn to the large number of birds that were gathered in the tree by the bird feeder.
December 3, 2010
Day 337 - Christmas card 2010
We have many blessings to be thankful for! This is the Christmas card we'll be sending out this year. I designed it and ordered it from Shutterfly (where there is a sale going on right now). The top photo is our Grandson, Blake. I bought the Santa outfit for him and yesterday secretly did a photo shoot with him wearing it (shhh....don't tell Cheryl & Seth). The lower left photo shows his Mommy and Daddy, all dressed up for cousin Bekka's wedding. The photo on the right is proud Auntie Kristin. We look forward to celebrating Christmas with our family!
December 2, 2010
Day 336 - Jumping!
I'm so enjoying babysitting for my Grandson, Blake, every Thursday! Today, we tried out his jumping seat. His mom, my daughter, Cheryl, had one when she was a baby. She loved it and I think he will too!
December 1, 2010
Day 335 - Going home
Cheryl & Blake have been here visiting for a few days. It is time for them to go back home. Lucy is guarding Blake while Cheryl is outside warming up the car. Good dog!
November 30, 2010
Day 334 - Playing!
Blake is visiting & playing with Grandma's toys! He is definitely aware of what toys he wants and is able to hold on to them now for quite awhile. He is such a happy baby and loves laying on the floor, looking around, playing, laughing, and kicking.
November 29, 2010
Day 333 - Tired dog
Here Lucy is waiting for me to come up to bed. She is such a creature of habit. Her bed is in our bedroom, but she won't go to bed until we are both in the bedroom. Poor tired dog!
November 28, 2010
Day 332 - Tangled
Scott is outside, putting up our new LED Christmas lights. I'm inside, removing the roof clips from the old strings. I wonder why they are such a tangled mess. Why did he put them away last year this way instead of coiling them up neatly? I love you, Dear!
November 27, 2010
Day 331 - New lights
November 27, 2010 - We headed out to Home Depot today to pick up some new Christmas lights for outside. Lots of bulbs on our old strings are burned out and would be costly to replace, so we decided to make the switch to LED lights this year. There was a good sale on lights at Home Depot. I hope we bought the right amount!
November 26, 2010
Day 330 - Swimming!
I didn't take this photo, Cheryl took it and sent it with her cell phone. Cheryl, Seth, and Blake are in Iowa for Thanksgiving. This is Blake's first time in a swimming pool. He loved the water! I love how this photo shows his Dad's love for him.
November 25, 2010
Day 329 - Thanksgiving!
YUM, pumpkin pie! If it were up to me, I would start my Thanksgiving meal with dessert!
We were a small group at Thanksgiving this year. Kristin spent the holiday in San Francisco. Cheryl, Seth, and Blake traveled to Iowa to celebrate with Seth's family. Scott & I spent the day with his parents, Aunt Mimi, and my brother, Ted, at Uncle Bruce's house. We have a lot to be thankful for this year!
We were a small group at Thanksgiving this year. Kristin spent the holiday in San Francisco. Cheryl, Seth, and Blake traveled to Iowa to celebrate with Seth's family. Scott & I spent the day with his parents, Aunt Mimi, and my brother, Ted, at Uncle Bruce's house. We have a lot to be thankful for this year!
November 24, 2010
Day 328 - Long car ride
Cheryl sent this photo via cell phone. They are on their way to Iowa for Thanksgiving. This is Blake's first really long car ride. He is being a great passenger!
November 23, 2010
Day 327- Blake!
Cheryl, Seth, and Blake will be leaving for Iowa tomorrow. We will miss having them with us on Thanksgiving. But, we enjoyed a nice visit at their house today! At 3.5 months old, he is really beginning to interact with toys & people. Here he is sitting in his chair at the kitchen table, hanging onto his keys.
He also likes books and loves to be read to already. Here Grandma reads him a story before he goes down for his nap. I look forward to doing LOTS of reading with him in the months and years to come.
He also likes books and loves to be read to already. Here Grandma reads him a story before he goes down for his nap. I look forward to doing LOTS of reading with him in the months and years to come.
November 22, 2010
Day 326 - Turkey
We always decorate the house a little bit for Thanksgiving, even though we aren't entertaining family here on Thanksgiving Day. I love this colorful turkey windsock that hangs outside our front door.
November 21, 2010
Day 325 - College Buds
We've recently reconnected with some college friends. Tonight we enjoyed a fabulous dinner with Steve, Mo, Hawk, and their wives at Mo & Debbie's lovely home. Steve & his wife were visiting from CA. Scott actually knew Steve before college since they went to elementary school together. Friendships that span 35-50 years are amazing!
November 20, 2010
Day 324 - Dining Room Table
We have a monthly supper club with two other couples. Tonight is at our house. The table is set, most of the cooking is done, and now it is time to enjoy time with friends!
November 19, 2010
Day 323 - Scary!
Hmmm, I was nervous going in to my appointment with the neurologist today. I was scheduled for a test to diagnose numbness I've been feeling in my feet. When I saw this equipment in the exam room, it did NOT ease my mind! I think my doctor needs a new cart for this set up so that she doesn't have a mish mash of wires held with scotch tape!
November 18, 2010
Day 322 - Playing with Grandma
Our daughter, Cheryl, went back to work this week after being on maternity leave since Blake was born. She is lucky to have been offered a part time job in her district, so she will only be working 2-3 days a week. I'm even luckier, as I will be babysitting for my adorable grandson every Thursday! I am so blessed!
November 17, 2010
Day 321 - Break time!
These are break time choices that the children in a special education class have. Before beginning work time, they choose what they want to do when they are finished with the work session. Kids with autism are often very motivated to work when they are allowed to take sensory breaks.
November 16, 2010
Day 320 - Sleeping dog
This is Lucy, curled up and sound asleep on OUR bed this morning. It looks like we'll be encouraging her to stay in her bed!
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