We skipped church one recent Sunday morning because we were just in need of some family time. And of course it was raining. So what to do? Put on the ducky raincoat and next-size-up-rainboots and go for a hike anyway!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Hiking with Dad in the Rain
We skipped church one recent Sunday morning because we were just in need of some family time. And of course it was raining. So what to do? Put on the ducky raincoat and next-size-up-rainboots and go for a hike anyway!
My First Eggs!
Yay - our very first eggs! They are a bit small to start out, but oh-so-yummy! We pulled in 8 over these past three days. Nate has been busily getting their permanent nesting boxes installed, the seams insulated against drafts, their roost nailed in place, the inner door made, and last on the list will be the roof over their run to give some protection from the winter snows. Thank you, Nate!!
Snuggling with Lamby
I know this seems like such a dull video - Myrick is just laying here watching televison. But I'm posting this for my mom who will enjoy watching Myrick love on lamby. Not very action-packed, but so sweet!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Summery Summary
Already we're back to school, and I let the entire summer escape without a single post by me.
It was busier than we anticipated it would be. Between a visit to SC, a visit to MI, in-town family visits, doctor's appointments, naps, home chores, and school work preparation, we kept a steady pace going.
Highlights? Getting to SC two days after school ended and sharing the good baby news with the family was pretty memorable. It was great for Myrick, Maddox, and Nixon to have a week to hang out together and create some more of those memories. Going out for a dinner with Chris and Jes was wonderful, too - it's not often that Nate and I get to "go out" for great food and socializing with adults! Myrick worked on potty training with Akie and Poppy and loved playing in the "Girls Club" upstairs with Akie after helping her make up beds. "Girls Club", by the way, is my mom's walk-in closet with oh-so-many nifty things to play with like old jewelry, big girl shoes, laundry baskets, and a full-length mirror in which to admire her cute self all dressed up in this finery! Myrick also made a trip over to Ms. Gail's pool and had a blast jumping in off the side of the pool - talk about getting brave. It was a good trip, but we sure missed having Nate around for the majority of the trip - he was back here doing chores and keeping up with this place.
Next up - a trip to Michigan. Because of a doctor's appointment I missed the long ride out there with Lally, Papa, Nate, Myrick, Vixen, Jubilee, and Whidbey so I joined in the fun a couple of days later. I think the outing to Sleeping Bear Dunes might have been my favorite time. Myrick sure had a blast, and that was what was so much fun for me - watching her giggle and scream as we ran down the dunes! I could've done without the vomiting and diarrhea on the trip, but the good times more than made up for that little set-back. Maddie and Myrick had more fun with the giant grill cardboard box than with any other toy that was there. Watching them make memories together at the kitchen table, in the family room, down at the beach, and in the backseat of the outlaw-mobile was great to witness. Note to self: don't have an outdated passport next time - ouch!
The "rest" of the summer was... only 3 weeks long. Between chores around here and school prep, it felt too short. We did, however, get in many good trips to our local lake beach with Myrick. She loved every minute of those except, of course, when it was time to pack up and go home. I'll have to post pictures of our summer adventures a bit later - they're all stored on the slow computer, and I'm not feeling up to dealing with it at the moment. It was a good summer to go through the first trimester - lots of naps and taking care of my body. And now, school is already swinging and we're trying to get back into the routine. Although for Nate, this year is anything but routine as he starts his new position as a high school science teacher - yah! Now, if only we can hold it all together until early February!
It was busier than we anticipated it would be. Between a visit to SC, a visit to MI, in-town family visits, doctor's appointments, naps, home chores, and school work preparation, we kept a steady pace going.
Highlights? Getting to SC two days after school ended and sharing the good baby news with the family was pretty memorable. It was great for Myrick, Maddox, and Nixon to have a week to hang out together and create some more of those memories. Going out for a dinner with Chris and Jes was wonderful, too - it's not often that Nate and I get to "go out" for great food and socializing with adults! Myrick worked on potty training with Akie and Poppy and loved playing in the "Girls Club" upstairs with Akie after helping her make up beds. "Girls Club", by the way, is my mom's walk-in closet with oh-so-many nifty things to play with like old jewelry, big girl shoes, laundry baskets, and a full-length mirror in which to admire her cute self all dressed up in this finery! Myrick also made a trip over to Ms. Gail's pool and had a blast jumping in off the side of the pool - talk about getting brave. It was a good trip, but we sure missed having Nate around for the majority of the trip - he was back here doing chores and keeping up with this place.
Next up - a trip to Michigan. Because of a doctor's appointment I missed the long ride out there with Lally, Papa, Nate, Myrick, Vixen, Jubilee, and Whidbey so I joined in the fun a couple of days later. I think the outing to Sleeping Bear Dunes might have been my favorite time. Myrick sure had a blast, and that was what was so much fun for me - watching her giggle and scream as we ran down the dunes! I could've done without the vomiting and diarrhea on the trip, but the good times more than made up for that little set-back. Maddie and Myrick had more fun with the giant grill cardboard box than with any other toy that was there. Watching them make memories together at the kitchen table, in the family room, down at the beach, and in the backseat of the outlaw-mobile was great to witness. Note to self: don't have an outdated passport next time - ouch!
The "rest" of the summer was... only 3 weeks long. Between chores around here and school prep, it felt too short. We did, however, get in many good trips to our local lake beach with Myrick. She loved every minute of those except, of course, when it was time to pack up and go home. I'll have to post pictures of our summer adventures a bit later - they're all stored on the slow computer, and I'm not feeling up to dealing with it at the moment. It was a good summer to go through the first trimester - lots of naps and taking care of my body. And now, school is already swinging and we're trying to get back into the routine. Although for Nate, this year is anything but routine as he starts his new position as a high school science teacher - yah! Now, if only we can hold it all together until early February!
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