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Friday, April 18, 2008
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Friday, April 4, 2008
April?!?
When did it get to be April?!? Here's a bit from March...
Spring Training - always fun. EMN got in on the action with Wiffle Ball. While Gama and Bompa were visiting, we attended three games including one with Goo, Chandler and Brett, who were swinging through Phoenix on a Spring Break trip. The weather was great and the games were fun - who could ask for more!
Hockey, again always fun. Attended the last Phoenix Coyotes home game last night. Too sad to talk about. Not only did they lose, but it may be awhile before we see them in action again. When Bompa and Gama were visiting, we took them to a game too. New fans!!
Easter happened in March. One pic of EMN putting flowers on the cross, and one of our happy family. We are standing near the church we attend - The Church at Litchfield Park. Easter Sunday was very enjoyable - a great service at church, a Spring Training game and a delicious meal if it's acceptable to critique one's own cooking :)
Let's see what else I have pictures of ... I always enjoy photo posts the most ...
Gama, Bompa and the kiddos playing Candy Land. The Easter Bunny brought it for EMN and she's getting the hang of it. She loves board games and is unbelievably good at Memory.
A tremendous dinner at Quiessence (and multiple thanks to MOMS Club for the date night kid swap!). The food was beyond belief and truly satisifed my desire to have a Top Chef experience. The menu changes daily and uses local ingredients (within 4 hours of Phoenix) if at all possible. We had the six course tasting menu with suggested wine pairings and it was phenomenal. I also got to try pork belly for the first time and I actually liked it! The desserts were to die for too. The evening was the perfect way to cap off a great week with Gama and Bompa. 
And lastly, a few knit items and my beautiful bougainvillea (not in that order). The gloves for EMN are a duplicate of ones I made for myself, just scaled down for her and she loved wearing them at the hockey game last night. Me too for that matter! I can still get popcorn in my mouth and stay warm. Bonus! The pattern is Hooray for Me Gloves. Then there is the Hanami stole I am working on using Sundara Silk Lace Yarn - a total splurge but worth it. The colorway is Pink Porcelain over Chiffon and it is heavenly to work with.
That's about it for now. I'm still stunned it's April already. Maybe next post will be my New Years Resolutions because that's about where my brain is at! If all goes well, Mike starts training for his new job in May and then we'll move sometime after that. For so long it's been "in the future" that it only recently caught me by surprise to realize we are within weeks of everything happening! It's exciting but for some reason it didn't all click until I turned the calendar on Tuesday. Tonight is his going away party for the Air Force. Wow. It's been quite a journey and the adventure continues as we open new chapters of our lives.
Spring Training - always fun. EMN got in on the action with Wiffle Ball. While Gama and Bompa were visiting, we attended three games including one with Goo, Chandler and Brett, who were swinging through Phoenix on a Spring Break trip. The weather was great and the games were fun - who could ask for more!
Hockey, again always fun. Attended the last Phoenix Coyotes home game last night. Too sad to talk about. Not only did they lose, but it may be awhile before we see them in action again. When Bompa and Gama were visiting, we took them to a game too. New fans!!
Easter happened in March. One pic of EMN putting flowers on the cross, and one of our happy family. We are standing near the church we attend - The Church at Litchfield Park. Easter Sunday was very enjoyable - a great service at church, a Spring Training game and a delicious meal if it's acceptable to critique one's own cooking :)
Let's see what else I have pictures of ... I always enjoy photo posts the most ...
Gama, Bompa and the kiddos playing Candy Land. The Easter Bunny brought it for EMN and she's getting the hang of it. She loves board games and is unbelievably good at Memory.
A tremendous dinner at Quiessence (and multiple thanks to MOMS Club for the date night kid swap!). The food was beyond belief and truly satisifed my desire to have a Top Chef experience. The menu changes daily and uses local ingredients (within 4 hours of Phoenix) if at all possible. We had the six course tasting menu with suggested wine pairings and it was phenomenal. I also got to try pork belly for the first time and I actually liked it! The desserts were to die for too. The evening was the perfect way to cap off a great week with Gama and Bompa. 
And lastly, a few knit items and my beautiful bougainvillea (not in that order). The gloves for EMN are a duplicate of ones I made for myself, just scaled down for her and she loved wearing them at the hockey game last night. Me too for that matter! I can still get popcorn in my mouth and stay warm. Bonus! The pattern is Hooray for Me Gloves. Then there is the Hanami stole I am working on using Sundara Silk Lace Yarn - a total splurge but worth it. The colorway is Pink Porcelain over Chiffon and it is heavenly to work with.
That's about it for now. I'm still stunned it's April already. Maybe next post will be my New Years Resolutions because that's about where my brain is at! If all goes well, Mike starts training for his new job in May and then we'll move sometime after that. For so long it's been "in the future" that it only recently caught me by surprise to realize we are within weeks of everything happening! It's exciting but for some reason it didn't all click until I turned the calendar on Tuesday. Tonight is his going away party for the Air Force. Wow. It's been quite a journey and the adventure continues as we open new chapters of our lives.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Tagged!
I was tagged by Phoebe to do this - I won't tag anyone in return because I know there are not many readers of my blog!
Here is what you do. Use the 1st letter of your middle name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real places, names,things…nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person you took this from had the same 1st initial.
You CAN’T use your name for the boy/girl name question.
1. Middle name letter: H
2. Famous artist/band/musician: Heart
3. 4-letter word: Heat
4. U.S state: Hawaii
5. Boy name: Hunter
6. Girl name: Hilda
7. Animal: Hippo
8. Something in the kitchen: Honey
9. Reason for being late? Hopeless procrasinator
10. Body Part? Heart
11. Drink? Hot Toddy
12. Something you shout: Hey!
13. Something you eat? Hummus
14. A movie you've seen? High Noon
Here is what you do. Use the 1st letter of your middle name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real places, names,things…nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person you took this from had the same 1st initial.
You CAN’T use your name for the boy/girl name question.
1. Middle name letter: H
2. Famous artist/band/musician: Heart
3. 4-letter word: Heat
4. U.S state: Hawaii
5. Boy name: Hunter
6. Girl name: Hilda
7. Animal: Hippo
8. Something in the kitchen: Honey
9. Reason for being late? Hopeless procrasinator
10. Body Part? Heart
11. Drink? Hot Toddy
12. Something you shout: Hey!
13. Something you eat? Hummus
14. A movie you've seen? High Noon
So Much to Say!
So the benefit of not posting often is that when I do post, I have a lot to say!
EMN and MTN had some friends do a modified slumber party a few weeks ago. Their friends stayed until after 10 pm and they all had a ton of fun!
I finished my first sweater!! It's made from alpaca that I bought at Woodstock Wool Company while back in NY for Christmas. Phoebe helped me pick it out and the pattern is from Last Minute Knitted Gifts - the hourglass sweater.
I've worn it as often as possible considering the warm temperatures here and it feels like a big comfy sweatshirt. I love it and I'm proud that it's done! Sorry for the headless photo - I wasn't smiling and it wasn't my best look.
Ok, a few of EMN. Recently she started to love all things girly and she's particularly fond of practicing her moves (her words. She also loves being a MOMS Club kid and nearly cried when I showed her the shirts we had made.
Last week we had a lovely visit with our friends the Tysons. They were staying at the Arizona Biltmore for the week and invited us to play in the pools. We LOVED it! The water slide was a great hit.
MTN is now officially sleeping in a big boy bed! He's adjusted to the freedom quite quickly and actually has done fairly well in the five days since we've moved him. He isn't sleeping as much as he used to but you can tell he's pretty proud. We are too!
And finally, a few from the Easter Egg hunt today. Another fantastic MOMS Club event!
EMN and MTN had some friends do a modified slumber party a few weeks ago. Their friends stayed until after 10 pm and they all had a ton of fun!
I finished my first sweater!! It's made from alpaca that I bought at Woodstock Wool Company while back in NY for Christmas. Phoebe helped me pick it out and the pattern is from Last Minute Knitted Gifts - the hourglass sweater.
I've worn it as often as possible considering the warm temperatures here and it feels like a big comfy sweatshirt. I love it and I'm proud that it's done! Sorry for the headless photo - I wasn't smiling and it wasn't my best look.
Ok, a few of EMN. Recently she started to love all things girly and she's particularly fond of practicing her moves (her words. She also loves being a MOMS Club kid and nearly cried when I showed her the shirts we had made.
Last week we had a lovely visit with our friends the Tysons. They were staying at the Arizona Biltmore for the week and invited us to play in the pools. We LOVED it! The water slide was a great hit.
MTN is now officially sleeping in a big boy bed! He's adjusted to the freedom quite quickly and actually has done fairly well in the five days since we've moved him. He isn't sleeping as much as he used to but you can tell he's pretty proud. We are too!
And finally, a few from the Easter Egg hunt today. Another fantastic MOMS Club event!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Adventures in Credit
Monday night, EMN was asking what we were going to next and I told her Chick Fil A and the bookstore. Well, I intended to go to the bookstore first but MTN had an incident (he stripped naked and urinated everywhere during his nap - his diaper was dry) so we went straight to Chick Fil A. EMN insisted on bringing a little bag with her and so off we went. As things were winding down at CFA, she kept asking when we were going to the store because she had things to buy and she brought her money. She's been collecting pennies she finds so I thought that's what she meant. Nope. When we got to Barnes and Noble, she headed straight for Diego and Dora stuffed dolls. I told her to pick one (she picked Diego) and then she pulled out her play credit card and said "Keep this safe Mommy. This is my money." A touch scary! She had planned ahead, thought it all through and knew exactly what she needed to do. When we went to check out the nice man put the doll in a separate bag for her and I prompted her with "EMN, what do you say" and she passionately said "I LOVE YOU!!" which I think made the man's night.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Valentine's Day and beyond
So here's a few things I found on Valentine's Day
CHOCOLATE from A Chocolate Surprise (www.chocolatesurprise.net) They're a local store that just opened a few months ago here. All their goodies are handmade and must be eaten within a week. Like a good girl, I followed directions and here we are a week later and they're all gone. Now I need to hit the gym!
My son devouring a cupcake at the MOMS Club Valentine's day party at Nutin' But Fun... his hands never left the table so he kept ducking down to eat it. Determined is a good way to describe it. He definitely has a sweet tooth, something EMN has never had. He finished that cupcake so quickly I was shocked. And not just the frosting either!
Here's the beyond ... EMN and MTN on the phone with Nonna and Grandpa Tom. My kids can carry on quite the conversation when they feel inclined. EMN is on a Valentine's kick (as in: why is it over and I'm going to say Happy Valentine's Day and pass out cards regardless of what day it is) and MTN usually starts with "Ummmmmm, diskobumpaloffacar" which we can't translate because we don't understand him most of the time.
And I don't know what part of the world you're in, but here it certainly feels like spring. Check out the tree we planted last year .... new leaves and everything. The weather is fantastic and we're at the park almost every day. Don't feel jealous though. Before you know it, the temps will be too hot and we'll be tied to an air conditioner being envious of all of you enjoying summer and not hell-like heat.
CHOCOLATE from A Chocolate Surprise (www.chocolatesurprise.net) They're a local store that just opened a few months ago here. All their goodies are handmade and must be eaten within a week. Like a good girl, I followed directions and here we are a week later and they're all gone. Now I need to hit the gym!
My son devouring a cupcake at the MOMS Club Valentine's day party at Nutin' But Fun... his hands never left the table so he kept ducking down to eat it. Determined is a good way to describe it. He definitely has a sweet tooth, something EMN has never had. He finished that cupcake so quickly I was shocked. And not just the frosting either!
Here's the beyond ... EMN and MTN on the phone with Nonna and Grandpa Tom. My kids can carry on quite the conversation when they feel inclined. EMN is on a Valentine's kick (as in: why is it over and I'm going to say Happy Valentine's Day and pass out cards regardless of what day it is) and MTN usually starts with "Ummmmmm, diskobumpaloffacar" which we can't translate because we don't understand him most of the time.
And I don't know what part of the world you're in, but here it certainly feels like spring. Check out the tree we planted last year .... new leaves and everything. The weather is fantastic and we're at the park almost every day. Don't feel jealous though. Before you know it, the temps will be too hot and we'll be tied to an air conditioner being envious of all of you enjoying summer and not hell-like heat.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Found around the house
Here are some things I found around the house ...
Today, my daughter sleeping, not in her bed where I asked her to nap, but in the middle of the living room. This caused me to tip-toe all over the place while I tried to accomplish my to-do list and caused her to wake up in a foul mood.
This weekend ... this beautiful rose in my backyard before I pruned the rose bushes on Saturday. Gorgeous and HUGE! At least twice the size of my fist.
Last week, my daughter engrossed in books. She sat there for about an hour just flipping through, quietly enjoying herself. Bliss for both of us!!
Last month, my kids sitting nicely with each other watching TV. Trust me when I say this is rare!
Today, my daughter sleeping, not in her bed where I asked her to nap, but in the middle of the living room. This caused me to tip-toe all over the place while I tried to accomplish my to-do list and caused her to wake up in a foul mood.
This weekend ... this beautiful rose in my backyard before I pruned the rose bushes on Saturday. Gorgeous and HUGE! At least twice the size of my fist.
Last week, my daughter engrossed in books. She sat there for about an hour just flipping through, quietly enjoying herself. Bliss for both of us!!
Last month, my kids sitting nicely with each other watching TV. Trust me when I say this is rare!
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