Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Is spring FINALLY here?!

So it seems as though spring may finally be permanently staying. It's ABOUT time! We had special meeting this past weekend. Had 2 of the brothers for lunch on Saturday and Chloe had them making Mr. Potato head faces. Chloe and I spent both evenings with Nate & Jana, Gina & Richard & kids, and Brendan & Kayla & kids. Olivia had fun "mothering" Chloe while she tried to resist being held. :) Brendan taught Chloe how to "smell the flowers". Today when I got home from work Chloe showed me her new trick Daddy taught her- she gives kisses. Wet, slobbery tongue ones, but she's got the idea right! Here's a random smattering of pictures for ya. Chloe doesn't think anyone really stops by to look at her pictures....so if you're peeking at what's new around here, leave us a comment!!



Professor Chloe



Tackling Ralph the bear



Dress from Auntie Anne and Uncle Ross


We thot smearing our lasagna plate on our forehead was the proper way to end the meal



Little Miss Potato Head


"Mother" Olivia


Smelling the flowers



Mommy Chloe pushing her dolly in the buggy






Giving Dolly hugs.....

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Chloe's answers

So my brilliant sister suggested I fill these questions out from Chloe's point of view. And since there isn't anything else very exciting going on at our house right now (aside from 40 minute phone calls with the friendliest of customer service representatives...GRR) I thought I would indulge. Here ya go Auntie Wendy!


What are you really good at?
saying "HI" one million times in a row

What's the quality you least like in others?
their inability to focus their undivided attention on ME

What is your favorite motto?
More is always better!

What's the one thing you'll never understand?
why I'm not allowed to splash in Bella's water dish

Someone should invent...
a sippy cup that never runs out

My life would be simpler if...
I could walk wherever I wanted to without holding Mom or Dad's hand

What are you most proud of?
teaching Mom and Dad how to indulge my every whim

Simplest pleasure?
my sippy cup full of milk or water and a handful of goldfish

What surprises you most about your adult life?
I haven't made it there yet!

What's something that no one knows?
Daddy tangoes with me (well some people know that....but not very many)

What's something that makes you laugh?
Daddy's goofy faces and noises and games

Something I've been struggling with lately is...
being able to walk fast enough to sneak into a room before Mom and Dad close the door

If you could change places with anyone, living or dead, for one day, who would it be?
I'm quite content being myself thank you and I think everyone should answer Chloe for this question

Would you rather be a little smarter or a little sexier?
I'm already a brilliant genius and Daddy might have to fight of the boys if I was sexy

The best decision I ever made was...
picking out my Mom and Dad

If you suddenly came into $1,000 in spare cash, what would you do with it?
get myself a battery powered car!

What's the one thing you refuse to eat?
pineapples

If I knew then what I know now...
I'd have demanded table food a whole lot sooner

Guiltiest pleasure?
cuddling in Mommy or Daddy's arms at night in the rocking chair before they lay me in my crib

What would your ideal "I'd rather be... " bumper sticker say?
splashing in the tub

What's your favorite possession?
my pacifier

Monday, May 5, 2008

Real Simple

I love this magazine . They always have a section near the very last page where they ask questions of real people. I know they'll never pick me , so I'll answer some of the questions myself on here for your reading pleasure. Feel free to post your answers as well!

What are you really good at?
Picking out meaningful gifts for people.

What's the quality you least like in others?
Closed-mindedness to change

What is your favorite motto?
Not sure if it's my favorite, but one that always amuses/uplifts me (my dad always says it)- "Time wounds all heels."

What's the one thing you'll never understand?
Why it is that Aaron loves me so much.

Someone should invent...
A way to really grow money on trees.

My life would be simpler if...
I lived on a desert island with Aaron and Chloe and only had to worry about eating and staying out of the sun/rain all day.

What are you most proud of?
Finishing nursing school and getting my bachelors despite the drama that was going on in my life at the time (thanks for your help on that one Aaron!).

Simplest pleasure?
Sleeping in

What surprises you most about your adult life?
That relationships are a lot more complex/imperfect than I thought they were growing up. A lot of people that appear to be always happy really have a lot of stuff going on under the surface that I never saw growing up.

What's something that no one knows?
My fastest mile time isn't under 9 minutes I don't think. I'm NOT a runner.

What's something that makes you laugh?
Aaron's myriad of facial expressions- he has a whole secret stash of them up his sleeve

Something I've been struggling with lately is...
Trying to find time for my spiritual life amidst the craziness of everything else (working, taking care of Chloe, being a wife)

If you could change places with anyone, living or dead, for one day, who would it be?
Desirae Brown - so I could experience the excitement/accomplishment of being a professional pianist

Would you rather be a little smarter or a little sexier?
Well I'm content with my intelligence level so I'm tempted to say a little sexier, but sexiness is in the eyes of the beholder, right?, and Aaron already thinks I am. So I can't pick one.

The best decision I ever made was...
Marrying Aaron before my last year of nursing school - my life definitely would not be the same without him.

If you suddenly came into $1,000 in spare cash, what would you do with it?
Get me one of these!!

What's the one thing you refuse to eat?
Venison

If I knew then what I know now...
I'd have forced myself to make daily exercise a necessary habit.

Guiltiest pleasure?
A long (at least 15 minutes or more) scalding hot shower

What would your ideal "I'd rather be... " bumper sticker say?
...playing the piano at Carnegie Hall.

What's your favorite posession?
My camera

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Birthday Present From Nana

We got Nana's birthday present to Chloe delivered yesterday. And after requiring 2 adults to finish the assembly it's now usable! And Chloe loves it! We went for a ride over to the park in it today....have to drive backwards because she doesn't keep her feet up and they keep curling under and catching.






Trying to get Sadie's tongue....










Backing it up- only direction we can do so far....

She can't seem to press hard enough on the horn with her fingers so she uses her forehead instead!


"Uh-oh!"

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Birthday videos

Playing with the balloon we got her....

First taste of cake and icing....happy birthday!

MMMMM!

Opening her present from Uncle Chad, Aunt Jill & Ben

Playing with the ball popper from Gramma and Grampa S.