Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday Confessions
I've eaten about 3 lbs. of Halloween candy already this season, usually in a corner with my back turned so the kids don't notice, perfecting the art of opening the wrappers so as not to alert tiny little ears. But, when the children kindly ask for a treat I become all Mrs. Healthy Hypocrite on them, saying that that it'll spoil their dinner or ruin their teeth. Send help, please, or at least more chocolate.
Short Order Cook
This chef makes rounds through the restaurant to make sure the diners are pleased.
Bella opted for decaf, since it was almost naptime.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Little Buckaroos
Hang on Bella, Green Bean can and will buck.
Bella and Bern took a spin on the pony train Sunday (we hit yet another pumpkin patch). The thoroughbred of choice was Green Bean, and he did not disappoint. The kids came back from their trail ride all smiles, which was a stark contrast to what Bern looked like right before boarding.
The cranky cowboy.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Movin' On Up
You don't see this every day.
Bern's dream becoming a reality.
Bern: "Thanks Grandpa!" Bella: "I like your pink shirt!"
We had a great visit back home this weekend. The kids dressed up and received some halloween goodies, and Grandpa and Bern worked on the treehouse. Brian's uncle (who lives next door to Grandma and Grandpa) offered Grandpa an old playground set/tree house, and on Saturday the boys moved it over. How does one move a tree house, you might say? With a tractor, silly! When the kids saw it coming down the lane road, they literally jumped up and down with excitement. Grandpa plans on doing some awesome "renovations" and juice it up a bit.
Dainty Mini-Mouse
Extreme close-up of a power ranger.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Variety Show
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
So Slick
Last night I went to get Bella's bed-time snack (she gets a little cereal or fishes in a tiny cup) Brian informed me that she refused to brush her teeth so she didn't get a snack. Later she was on the toilet and afterward told Brian that she gets a marshmallow for going poo (we reward our children for this sort of thing). Brian interjected that we didn't have marshmallows, Bella said "I think we do." Later as he was putting her down for the night she said "why don't you just check, mmmk?"
Do you think Bella went to bed without a snack? Brian might be just a bit smitten with his princess. I asked him who he loves more, me or Bella. He said "that's a hard question." Thanks, honey. At least I can be grateful that my husband loves our kids so much.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Which Fishy?
I had my annual "girl" appointment today, and asked her a few questions about pre-pregnancy preparedness JUST in case, since it's been awhile. She talked diet, exercise, etc and then asked if I wanted to know specifics (like how it happens), and I was like, um, no I get it. Kinda have 2 of them already.... Silly doctor.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Picnic at the Park
Thursday, October 16, 2008
A Sprinkle
The Guests of Honor
Why We Had Kids, Part 3
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Crime and Punishment
We are experiencing a crime wave here in the Luitjohan household. The stolen goods are usually candy, sweets, and coins. The suspect is about 3 1/2 feet tall, brown hair, brown eyes, and usually shares the rations with his trusty dog/partner in crime. Last night the suspect was apprehended with a shoebox full of chocolate syrup (as in he emptied the whole bottle of syrup into a shoebox), for which he was fingerprinted, tried as an adult, and received the maximum sentence of one paddle. Be on the lookout, the suspect is armed with bad knock-knock jokes and could be considered dangerous in about 10 years.
Monday, October 13, 2008
More Fall Fun
I owe Bern a nickel for this one...
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
The Thing That Goes Bump in the Night
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Family Pictures
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
31 Reasons Why I Love Brian
Da Da Daaaaaaa
Overall he managed OK, and seems better today. Kind of a weird bug, it is not too severe which is good. I promise this is the last post about vomit, at least for a week or so. Hoping that neither Brian or I get it, especially since it's Brian's birthday tomorrow!