From Snow White, Rupunzel, Russell Wilson, The Wicked Queen with the poisonous apple, and the crazy Russell Wilson fan.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween
From Snow White, Rupunzel, Russell Wilson, The Wicked Queen with the poisonous apple, and the crazy Russell Wilson fan.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Backpack, Backpack
Natalie has been obsessed with her Dora backpack lately. She loves to walk around the house with it on her back, and it must come with us in the car. Today, I watched her as she filled it up with books, then decided to go up to her room to put herself down for a nap. She unloaded all the books on her bed, read them and fell asleep. This girl is full of ideas!
The Sleep Monster
I have decided after much reflecting, that Natalie must be part werewolf. This child is so happy and full of life all day, but as soon as the sun sets she turns into a little monster.
We have been completely spoiled by good sleep since we moved to Issaquah, minus a few horrible nights here and there. But compared to what we were dealing with before, I have to say we've been spoiled. Most nights all three kids sleep through the night. This is a far cry from where we were just a short year ago when Natalie was up 2 or 3 times a night.
For some reason, Natalie's sleep habits have taken a turn for the worse again. It's not horrible by any means, but it's definitely not what we were getting used to. Some nights she'll wander into our room, which is just fine. I pull her into to bed with us and then after a bit of tossing and turning she goes to back to sleep. This is rare.
Her usual routine is to wake up screaming, and demanding things. If you give her what she demands (which we do to get her to be quiet and not wake up the other kids), she suddenly doesn't want it. It's absurd and so confusing. Eventually she'll calm down, but man, this kid makes us bonkers!
Here's hoping the werewolf side of her decides to hibernate for the winter.
We have been completely spoiled by good sleep since we moved to Issaquah, minus a few horrible nights here and there. But compared to what we were dealing with before, I have to say we've been spoiled. Most nights all three kids sleep through the night. This is a far cry from where we were just a short year ago when Natalie was up 2 or 3 times a night.
For some reason, Natalie's sleep habits have taken a turn for the worse again. It's not horrible by any means, but it's definitely not what we were getting used to. Some nights she'll wander into our room, which is just fine. I pull her into to bed with us and then after a bit of tossing and turning she goes to back to sleep. This is rare.
Her usual routine is to wake up screaming, and demanding things. If you give her what she demands (which we do to get her to be quiet and not wake up the other kids), she suddenly doesn't want it. It's absurd and so confusing. Eventually she'll calm down, but man, this kid makes us bonkers!
Here's hoping the werewolf side of her decides to hibernate for the winter.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
The 1st School Dance
For some ridiculous reason I decided to take my kids plus a friend of Ryan's to Ryan's school for the Fall Dance. I met up with a friend and her kids, which was the best part but it all went down hill from there!
It was dark for one. It's not an easy task to keep track of 4 kids in the dark. And the boys just ran around like crazy fools for two - in the dark mind you. Totally not safe. Then the girls, who love to dance, decided to be clingy and whiny the entire evening. All in all it was basically the ultimate mom nightmare.
Lesson learned for sure.
It was dark for one. It's not an easy task to keep track of 4 kids in the dark. And the boys just ran around like crazy fools for two - in the dark mind you. Totally not safe. Then the girls, who love to dance, decided to be clingy and whiny the entire evening. All in all it was basically the ultimate mom nightmare.
Lesson learned for sure.
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| The girls preferred to hang out in the quiet, lighted hallway. |
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| Ryan and his buddy Phar; so not into sitting still for a photo. |
Oh, Natalie
This girl is so full of life and personality. As crazy as she makes us, she brings us an infinite amount of joy everyday. Her wheels are always turning. She definitely knows what she wants, when she wants it, and always has a plan for how she's going to get it!
Friday, October 25, 2013
The Week In Review
It's been another one of those "see how much we can cram into a week" weeks.
It all started last Thursday with my work event, The Harvest Hoedown. It turned out to be a really fun event, but wasn't well attended. Overall RFH raised about $7500 to support our work.
The following night I had a Rotary event for Lake Union Rotary. I hated taking another night away from the kids, but felt I needed to be there to support my club. Grandma Karen and Grandpa Bill came to watch the kids so I could attend, so made it a bit easier for me to go. After it was all said and done, it was nice to get out of the house and get a break from the daily grind and especially the solo bedtime routine.
I had Saturday to recover from a busier than normal work week. Then on Sunday we headed to Idaho to celebrate Aubrey's 1st birthday. It was super fun to be a part of Aubrey's special day and visit with family and friends.
The trip over was anything but dull. Natalie ended up getting car sick so we ended up making an extra long pit stop to clean her and her car seat up, and enjoyed the rest of the trip with a vomit smelling van.
While in Idaho, the kids visited Dr. Michael for their first dentist. They did really well overall, but Ryan did end up with a cavity. Boo. Oh, and Natalie refused to let her Uncle Michael get a look in her mouth.
We arrived home Monday night and jumped right into a new week. Our neighbors invited us over for the start of the World Series on Wednesday. We so enjoy our new neighbors and had a great time hanging out with them all.
And to round out the week we got new neighbors! They have two girls - 8 and 2 1/2 years - so a perfect fit for our little neighborhood. We are excited to have more kids join the cul de sac!
I'm ready for a quiet weekend at home.
It all started last Thursday with my work event, The Harvest Hoedown. It turned out to be a really fun event, but wasn't well attended. Overall RFH raised about $7500 to support our work.
The following night I had a Rotary event for Lake Union Rotary. I hated taking another night away from the kids, but felt I needed to be there to support my club. Grandma Karen and Grandpa Bill came to watch the kids so I could attend, so made it a bit easier for me to go. After it was all said and done, it was nice to get out of the house and get a break from the daily grind and especially the solo bedtime routine.
I had Saturday to recover from a busier than normal work week. Then on Sunday we headed to Idaho to celebrate Aubrey's 1st birthday. It was super fun to be a part of Aubrey's special day and visit with family and friends.
The trip over was anything but dull. Natalie ended up getting car sick so we ended up making an extra long pit stop to clean her and her car seat up, and enjoyed the rest of the trip with a vomit smelling van.
While in Idaho, the kids visited Dr. Michael for their first dentist. They did really well overall, but Ryan did end up with a cavity. Boo. Oh, and Natalie refused to let her Uncle Michael get a look in her mouth.
We arrived home Monday night and jumped right into a new week. Our neighbors invited us over for the start of the World Series on Wednesday. We so enjoy our new neighbors and had a great time hanging out with them all.
And to round out the week we got new neighbors! They have two girls - 8 and 2 1/2 years - so a perfect fit for our little neighborhood. We are excited to have more kids join the cul de sac!
I'm ready for a quiet weekend at home.
She's Got Some Moves
See for yourself!
David titled this Natalie's "nudey nudey" dance! She was totally cracking us up! Her facial expressions killed us!
David titled this Natalie's "nudey nudey" dance! She was totally cracking us up! Her facial expressions killed us!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Patches of Light
Every night around dinner time, as the sun is setting, these wonderfully bright rays of sunshine stream through my kitchen windows. I welcome any sunshine that wants to peek through my window this time of year.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Pillow Movie Night
On this particular movie night, the kids decided to make it more fun by making a giant bed out of all the pillows in the house.
Move selection: The Smurfs
The House Tour
A few people have been requesting a tour of the "new" house. We've been calling this place home for almost 9 months, so it's about time I invite you in, right?
Welcome!
Here's the view from the front door.
Once you step in the front door and look to the left this is what you see.
Living Room:
Back to the front door. This is the view when you look to the right.
The door on the immediate right leads you into the Guest Room. We are so happy to have this space.
If you continue to the right you go down a short L-shaped hallway that leads you to an under-the-stairs closet on the left which has been turned into the "Girl's House". Directly across from this closet is the Guest Bath.
I have plans for the Guest Bath. We've done a little updating in here, but looking forward to David making me some shelves to put above the toilet.
Continue past the bath and you end up in the kitchen.
If you turn back, this is the back wall of the hallway you have just passed through.
Here is the Kitchen.
The view out the window over the kitchen sink. You can't really tell but it overlooks the deck and back yard.
The kitchen runs into the dining area and the TV room is just behind that. The bi-fold doors on the right are the "pantry". The second doorway leads you to the Laundry Room.
The Laundry Room:
This leads you to the garage.
Continue through the dining area to the TV Room. It's large and very open, and usually full of the kid's toys and books.
Heading back through the dining area, kitchen and hallway we get back to the front door and the staircase that lead you up stairs.
Your first right takes you into the Girl's bedroom:
This room is usually a total mess, and only stays clean for 10 minutes after I tidy it up. Kendall has very specific places for things, and Natalie scatters books everywhere!
Your first left takes you into the Boy Room:
This room is also a huge disaster. He's such a little pack rat!
Your second left takes you into the Kid's Bath:
If you continue straight ahead, you hit the Master Bed and Bath:
The mirrored doors on the right lead you into my walk-in closet.
Welcome!
Here's the view from the front door.
Once you step in the front door and look to the left this is what you see.
Living Room:
The former formal dining room, now the Art Room, is off the back side of the Living Room. This room also houses most of the kid's toys, and usually in a state of disarray. A lot of creativity happens here!
Back to the front door. This is the view when you look to the right.
The door on the immediate right leads you into the Guest Room. We are so happy to have this space.
If you continue to the right you go down a short L-shaped hallway that leads you to an under-the-stairs closet on the left which has been turned into the "Girl's House". Directly across from this closet is the Guest Bath.
I have plans for the Guest Bath. We've done a little updating in here, but looking forward to David making me some shelves to put above the toilet.
Continue past the bath and you end up in the kitchen.
If you turn back, this is the back wall of the hallway you have just passed through.
Here is the Kitchen.
If you're standing in the doorway to the kitchen and turn left, this is your view - into the Art Room:
The view out the window over the kitchen sink. You can't really tell but it overlooks the deck and back yard.
The kitchen runs into the dining area and the TV room is just behind that. The bi-fold doors on the right are the "pantry". The second doorway leads you to the Laundry Room.
This leads you to the garage.
Continue through the dining area to the TV Room. It's large and very open, and usually full of the kid's toys and books.
Heading back through the dining area, kitchen and hallway we get back to the front door and the staircase that lead you up stairs.
Your first right takes you into the Girl's bedroom:
This room is usually a total mess, and only stays clean for 10 minutes after I tidy it up. Kendall has very specific places for things, and Natalie scatters books everywhere!
Your first left takes you into the Boy Room:
This room is also a huge disaster. He's such a little pack rat!
Your second left takes you into the Kid's Bath:
The mirrored doors on the right lead you into my walk-in closet.
Sunday Funday
We had a fun filled Sunday. We hosted the Boehm family to celebrate Michael's big 4-0! Mick and Chris, Melanie's friend Gabe, Jenn's friend's Danielle and John and the entire Boehm familiy congregated after the Seahawks game for dinner and birthday ice cream. So much fun to have a house full!
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| Happy Birthday Michael! |
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| Brothers. |
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