workin out

This was not my original picture for today. In my attempt to be in more picture I had Gavin take a picture of my on the machine working out but it was so bad I oped for this one. Upto 26 minutes today.

Yellow belt

Gavin tested for his yellow belt along with 'Soup' (Copper) with Naihanchi shodan ("first degree"), Nidan, and Sandan. Very impressive.

melted crayon art

It is hard to tell from the picture but this is the wax paper with crayon shavings melted in the middle. By Chloe

You don't have to keep it all

Well this is Gavin's work from preschool, pre-k, 1st grade and part of 2nd grade. I forgot to put the pile from k-grade up for the picture but it was a whole box of stuff. Also a few of Chloe's things up there also. I am sorting and taking picture of the big unscrapbookable artwork so that I can scrapbook his preschool years. I am going to do an ABC book with both years.

Chloe and Isabelle

Yikes I can't believe I am showing the playroom in all its glory. But this is why we have a playroom and this is what happens when two little 5 years olds play for the afternoon.

Strep

Chloe got strep throat today. She had to do the long q-tip (or 'ear tip' as she calls it) thingy down her throat and she knew it was coming and did everything in her power to avoid it. But Dr. O'Bainion got it down against her fight. So rest prescription, vitamins, and Motrin for today.

Karate niche

This was hard to photograph well so this is 3 photos merged into one to try and show Gavin's new Karate niche. We painted the strips to coordinate with the belts and then hung his awards from 2008. And in the lower part of the blue strip you can see his likeness that he made at school.

Tournament at Maconaquah High School

Gavin had his first tournament of 2009 and did really well. He got a 1st in Kata and a 2nd in Kumite. Good job! That night at the 2008 state banquet he received a 2nd in Kata, 3rd in Chanbara, and 4th in Kumite. Not too shabby for his first year competing.

outback

We had a fundraiser at Outback today for Champs. I don't remember ever having an 8oz. steak, baked potato and green beans for lunch but it sure was good. And all for $10 and a good cause. Shanon, Suzi, Scott, Chris and I!

Errands

Boring errands day today. Weight watchers, lion bank (I really wanted to get a picture of that but forgot when I was there), post office & library.

The cuda says 'ahhhh!'

The cuda is getting a new warm spot in a warm garage while mom and dad are in FL.

The cloud factory

We were driving around and Chloe asked if a building was Chrysler and I said no it was Delco. Later we were driving by Chrysler and I said that is it and she said oh ya the cloud factory. And from the picture you can see why she thinks that.

Dress up

Oliva came over today to play and it was a giggle fest at our house. The girls played so great together and really looked like pretty pretty princesses.

My favorite wine

This has been one of those days I realized the kids are in bed and I didn't get a picture for today so this is an about me and what I like post.

Goalie

This is not a good v-day picture, but Scott and I went out on a date last night and I forgot to take a picture of us. He worked today so it was a running the kids around all day for me. Here Chloe is playing in her favorite position.

PJ valentine party

I am not sure what PJ's and valentines have to do with each other but that was Chloe's party today. We played in the gym passed out the cards to 56 people!!! That's a lot of cards for a five year old. Then they ate heart shaped brownies, sang songs and played pass the heart (hot potato) then the parachute game. A great party!

Getting home

I was sitting at my desk today and heard the bus pull up in front of the house and thought I want Gavin getting off the bus to be my picture for today. So I hurried and wasn't able to get the shot I wanted but it works.

Lake front property

I am so scared when this happens and just pray that the sump pump will keep working. Lucky for me it did and the water was down the next day. YIKES!

Another nice day

We ditched karate today so that we could enjoy another nice day outside in Feb without coats. I took a picture of Gavin's bike to show his new helmet. You know it... Tony Hawk.

trying new things

Is this really Feb?? It was so nice today that Chloe and I went down the road to the park. She has went down the small pole for a couple of years and really wanted to graduate to the higher one but couldn't make herself just do it. After many times of looking at it then changing her mind and just doing the smaller one she did it and couldn't wait to tell Bubby.

scrappin' in the dungon

Erika, Suzi, Beth, Krista and I all scrapped today in my basement. It is the 3rd time in less than 2 months. That is really good for me.

Soccer

Ok today I took over 365 photos in one day, but this is my favorite one. CHCC preschool soccer.

Organizing

I can't remember what post it is but this is the follow up to my new bookshelf in my office. I sorta have it the way I want it. It has been through several changes but I I am pretty happy with it now. I think I just came to the realization that it isn't going to look like the ones in the magazine. But it is very functional and looks pretty good also.

Growing up.

I can't remember when we started having Gavin wake up to an alarm clock but it works so well for him. But we have started noticing that he is needing less and less sleep. For the first half of this year it has been to bed at 9 and he gets up a 7:45 but now we are letting him stay up until 9:30 and getting up at 7:30. Pretty soon he is going to have to start putting me to bed!

Fish farm

The spring of 2006 Gavin got a fish tank with about 5 or so fish. They all lived happily together and in January of 2007 we noticed one of the fish was getting a really big belly but really didn't think much about it. Well at the beginning of Feb we found out why. She had 13 babies and just for the record Chloe found them. So we let them grow a little and then set up a tank in Chloe's room so that she could take the babies. Well since then those babies have had babies and more babies. We just got a new 10 or so today. We really don't want to set up another tank but hers is really too full now. Is there an Angelina Jolie fish any where that wants about 20 babies???

Cimetidine oral

Ok another post not for the weak... Gavin got a wort on the bottom of his foot. I am just sure from karate and all those stinky sweaty bare feet. We tried the compound W stuff with no success. I took him back into the doctor fully expecting Dr. O to freeze the sucker off. But instead (by Gavin's crying - I mean request) he has to take this medicine twice a day and 3 times a week we put Aldara cream on it. If this doesn't work it is back to the doctor and we all get to hold him down and freeze it off.

What is that in the back of the truck?

Scott came home today and said that he had gotten the 4 wheeler for Gavin that he had been looking at. So I asked Gavin "could you go get daddy's cell phone out of his truck for me?". Knowing that he doesn't miss anything and would see a red 4 wheeler in the back of the truck. So I grab my camera and run out in the freezing cold to get his reaction. And you guessed it he didn't even notice. I had to ask him 'what is that in the back?' and he looks in the back seat!!! Finally he noticed. But he did love it after 'finding' it.

Timed Legos

Gavin got A LOT of lego sets for his birthday and they were all put together before he went to bed the next day. And not just together but he timed each set. Thanks to Cooper that was easy because he actually got him a timer (stop watch). I am not sure if he enjoyed the process but he loved the thrill of conquering the job.