Tuesday, April 27
We are still here
So I feel bad that I haven't posted in a while. I do have some new pictures and stuff to add, I just haven't had the time. Or when I've had the time, Charlie has been on the laptop. It's so much easier to upload the pictures from the laptop. Anyway, so I'm just going on record as saying that I plan to update the blog this week, some time. I'm also giving warning that when I update, it will be long.
Spring Pictures
I have inherited Dad's camera, so I've been practicing using it and took these pictures. These ones turned out pretty good, so I'm sharing them with those I love.
Thursday, April 22
new phone!
Well, my new phone is up and running. My friend's sister had an extra one she wasn't using anymore so she sent it to me! It's an LG Rumor (the same kind Eric has apparently) and I like it! It's hard to beat the price. I wish the buttons were bigger, but Jason is convinced I won't even notice that in time. Anyhow, feel free to call me now!
Sunday, April 18
at the lake
Yesterday I took the girls to feed ducks at a park near our house. My friend and her four kids also came. We played on the playground for a while, and then headed down the hill to feed the ducks.
I had Macie strapped in her carseat on one side of our double stroller and my friend's 2 year old was sitting in the other seat. We stood there chatting for a few minutes while the kids threw bread to the ducks and ran around. For a split second I turned around to talk to Addie and let go of the stroller. It rolled to the lake and flipped over the ledge. Before I knew what was happening my friend yelled, 'Your baby!" and I turned around to see my stroller, face down in the lake, with the wheels sticking up out of the water! Our little girls were strapped in there, face down!
Without hesitation I jumped in the lake, flipped the stroller over, and dragged it out of the lake as fast as I could. Macie was startled, a little wet, and crying. I unstrapped her as fast as I could and she calmed down pretty quickly. It wasn't until I flipped the stroller over that we even realized Daisy was still in there! Her mom pulled her out, she was dripping wet and screaming, but fine.
It was soooo scary. Probably one of the scariest moments of my life. I still don't even know exactly what happened, it was all so quick. I think I was in minor shock afterwards, I just held Macie and watched my purse and the bag of food we had brought float out towards the middle of the lake. It didn't even occur to me to go and get it. Shauna finally jumped in after my stuff and had to swim, truly swim, out to retrieve it.
Thankfully everyone is fine. The blanket that was on Macie in the carseat wasn't even soaked, about half of it was dry, so I think when the carseat flipped it made a small pocket of air around her. Her lips were kind of cut up yesterday, I don't know how that happened, but they look normal today. Daisy was really shaken up, but eventually calmed down. I just felt so stupid and irresponsible. It completely drained me I am blessed to have such a good friend that didn't blame me or get angry, she just did what had to be done and was very gracious about the whole thing.
It has made me think about the precious moments I have with my children. I mean, Macie honestly could have died had we not been able to react quickly. How would I have coped with that guilt and loss? I am grateful to have a loving Heavenly Father to protect my family and who blesses me even when I forget to be grateful or humble or obedient.
Needless to say, my phone is a goner. If you need me, either email me or call Jason's cell. I will be getting a new phone in a few days. Can you believe I need another phone? I think this makes four in two years. A small price to pay for the safety of my kids.
I had Macie strapped in her carseat on one side of our double stroller and my friend's 2 year old was sitting in the other seat. We stood there chatting for a few minutes while the kids threw bread to the ducks and ran around. For a split second I turned around to talk to Addie and let go of the stroller. It rolled to the lake and flipped over the ledge. Before I knew what was happening my friend yelled, 'Your baby!" and I turned around to see my stroller, face down in the lake, with the wheels sticking up out of the water! Our little girls were strapped in there, face down!
Without hesitation I jumped in the lake, flipped the stroller over, and dragged it out of the lake as fast as I could. Macie was startled, a little wet, and crying. I unstrapped her as fast as I could and she calmed down pretty quickly. It wasn't until I flipped the stroller over that we even realized Daisy was still in there! Her mom pulled her out, she was dripping wet and screaming, but fine.
It was soooo scary. Probably one of the scariest moments of my life. I still don't even know exactly what happened, it was all so quick. I think I was in minor shock afterwards, I just held Macie and watched my purse and the bag of food we had brought float out towards the middle of the lake. It didn't even occur to me to go and get it. Shauna finally jumped in after my stuff and had to swim, truly swim, out to retrieve it.
Thankfully everyone is fine. The blanket that was on Macie in the carseat wasn't even soaked, about half of it was dry, so I think when the carseat flipped it made a small pocket of air around her. Her lips were kind of cut up yesterday, I don't know how that happened, but they look normal today. Daisy was really shaken up, but eventually calmed down. I just felt so stupid and irresponsible. It completely drained me I am blessed to have such a good friend that didn't blame me or get angry, she just did what had to be done and was very gracious about the whole thing.
It has made me think about the precious moments I have with my children. I mean, Macie honestly could have died had we not been able to react quickly. How would I have coped with that guilt and loss? I am grateful to have a loving Heavenly Father to protect my family and who blesses me even when I forget to be grateful or humble or obedient.
Needless to say, my phone is a goner. If you need me, either email me or call Jason's cell. I will be getting a new phone in a few days. Can you believe I need another phone? I think this makes four in two years. A small price to pay for the safety of my kids.
Saturday, April 17
Sagano
Mom and Dad took us to Sagano Japanese Bistro and Steakhouse in Brighton for out birthday dinner. We had a great time. It's the kind of place where you sit around the big grill, and they cook you food there in front of you. Our chef was really entertaining, and Harvey was mesmerized. He started out by setting the grill on fire, and then setting up the "onion volcano". He wowed us by juggling a raw egg all over the place without breaking it, and then "catching" it on the side of his spatula so that tit drained out onto the table. Then he took turns tossing a bit of food to each of us to catch in our mouths. I caught mine on the first try. A lady sitting with a family at our table just caught hers in the air with her hands and ate it, to avoid the embarrassment. Our food was very tasty. I would especially recommend the white tuna, which Heather and Mom ordered. It was succulent. While cooking the food, he'd left a few pieces off to the side of the fire and did one last round of food tossing. For mine, the very last piece, he walked about 20 feet away for the toss. I caught it perfectly! For dessert, we ordered a tempura (deep fried) banana split. And since we'd already told them we were celebrating our birthdays, they brought it out in a big parade, playing a drum and singing. They had us stand and dance while they sang. The picture above is with the guy who played the drum; unfortunately, we didn't get picture with our chef.
We had a great time. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Monday, April 12
Happy birthdays!
I just want to wish Kurt and Heather a happy belated birthday! Hope you don't feel too old now.
Wednesday, April 7
Easter fun
We had an Easter get-together this past weekend at our place. Lots of fun was had by all. Here are some of the pictures we took.
Saturday morning, there was an egg hunt at the park down the street from us.
Here is Harvey's version of the cheesey grin. He says cheese whenever he sees the camera now, but he doesn't actually smile. He just says cheese.
Too cute.
Then everyone showed up. Heather made homemade chicken noodle soup for lunch, and then dyed eggs. Mom brought all the puzzles and games she's bringing to the reunion, and we had fun with those, too. We hunted eggs during a light sprinkle, and of course a short while later the sun came out. Oh well.
More cheese. Hillary read about this great idea to put Harvey's eggs in a whisk for dyeing so he wouldn't have to balance them on a spoon. It worked great.
Jim worked on his dyeing technique, too.
The group shot.
I dyed these eggs the night before using natural dye agents. The yellows were done with onion paper. Three were actually wrapped in the onion paper (and then in cheese cloth to hold the onion paper on), and they came out speckled. Three were sitting free in the pot, and they have more of a smooth finish. The blues were done with chopped red cabbage. They came out speckled because the pot was so full of the red cabbage, it pressed against the eggs and made the cool designs. The cabbage was pretty smelly, though. I think they all turned out great. I like the muted colors much better than the bright colors from store-bought dye.
Recipe:
Enought water to cover the eggs
1-2 Tbsp vinegar per cup of water
1/4 tsp alum per cup of water (find it with the spices in the grocery store)
As much dyeing agent as you can fit in the pot and still fit the eggs
Add the water, vinegar, alum, and dyeing agent to the pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Add the eggs and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until they achieve the color you want. The blue ones took about 30 minutes for me, which will probably make the eggs really tough, so we're not planning on eating them.
Saturday morning, there was an egg hunt at the park down the street from us.
Here is Harvey's version of the cheesey grin. He says cheese whenever he sees the camera now, but he doesn't actually smile. He just says cheese.
Too cute.
Then everyone showed up. Heather made homemade chicken noodle soup for lunch, and then dyed eggs. Mom brought all the puzzles and games she's bringing to the reunion, and we had fun with those, too. We hunted eggs during a light sprinkle, and of course a short while later the sun came out. Oh well.
More cheese. Hillary read about this great idea to put Harvey's eggs in a whisk for dyeing so he wouldn't have to balance them on a spoon. It worked great.
Jim worked on his dyeing technique, too.
The group shot.
I dyed these eggs the night before using natural dye agents. The yellows were done with onion paper. Three were actually wrapped in the onion paper (and then in cheese cloth to hold the onion paper on), and they came out speckled. Three were sitting free in the pot, and they have more of a smooth finish. The blues were done with chopped red cabbage. They came out speckled because the pot was so full of the red cabbage, it pressed against the eggs and made the cool designs. The cabbage was pretty smelly, though. I think they all turned out great. I like the muted colors much better than the bright colors from store-bought dye.
Recipe:
Enought water to cover the eggs
1-2 Tbsp vinegar per cup of water
1/4 tsp alum per cup of water (find it with the spices in the grocery store)
As much dyeing agent as you can fit in the pot and still fit the eggs
Add the water, vinegar, alum, and dyeing agent to the pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Add the eggs and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until they achieve the color you want. The blue ones took about 30 minutes for me, which will probably make the eggs really tough, so we're not planning on eating them.
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