I asked Justin if he wanted to have a party tonight and he said "sure!" He did the decor {leftovers from his birthday} and I made us pizza. We spent the evening reading books, watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory {the new one}, playing games and just hanging out. It was nice.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
snow 3 ways
My street looked like this at 8:30 am. Not too bad actually.I took the long way out of the neighborhood to avoid a steep hill and noticed this impressive snowman. He was at least 7 feet tall!
Most of the snow was gone by the drive home, but when we got home Justin wanted to play in the little that was left on the lawn. His mission was to stomp it - and apparently there is a very specific techniques in order to do this. He tried to teach me. {that package he has is from Nick and Molly - a "where the wild beers are" shirt}. Yay!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
I change my mind
What I thought was just a skiff... turned into about 4 inches. It also turned into a 4 hour commute home! FOUR HOURS!The snow storm seemed to catch the whole city by surprise today. Snow was not in the forecast. The 32 degree temps we had for most of the evening made everything super slick. All the roads, going every where were gridlocked. As I made my way down I-205 North the traffic heading the other way was simply not moving. At least my side was moving - and for that I was greatful. I slid down my street just after 9:30 tonight.
Monday, December 28, 2009
another Starbucks picture
Sunday, December 27, 2009
the sugar train
Saturday, December 26, 2009
425 tiny pieces
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
frost
Had to scrape the car windows this morning.
I really do need to get the garage cleaned up so I can park my car in there.
Today Justin had his annual doctor's exam. He weighs in at 37 pounds (fully clothed with shoes and hoodie on) and is 43.5 inches tall {3 feet 7.5 inches). He is the 5oth percentile for weight and 75th for height. Everything looked good! Dr. Scott always recommends flu shots and for this year the H1N1 vaccine as well. I hate the idea of needles and shots, but knew what needed to be done. I also sucked it up and got the vaccines as well. (last year I was a wuss and got the nasal spray vaccine - won't make that mistake twice and knew a shot was the only way to go) So we each got 2 shots {one in each arm}. They gave me my H1N1 shot first with Justin watching. When he realized he was next he started to cry. The did both of his shots at the same time and when it was all over he kept saying "no, no, no, no!" He wasn't happy. Then I got my 2nd shot - and I must say... the stick of the needle isn't bad - it's the sore arm that is the problem. I have bruises on both arms and feel like I got slugged real good. Justin doesn't seem to have the bruises and doesn't seem sore either, which makes me very happy. After our shots we went and ate tacos and finished some Christmas shopping.
I really do need to get the garage cleaned up so I can park my car in there.
Today Justin had his annual doctor's exam. He weighs in at 37 pounds (fully clothed with shoes and hoodie on) and is 43.5 inches tall {3 feet 7.5 inches). He is the 5oth percentile for weight and 75th for height. Everything looked good! Dr. Scott always recommends flu shots and for this year the H1N1 vaccine as well. I hate the idea of needles and shots, but knew what needed to be done. I also sucked it up and got the vaccines as well. (last year I was a wuss and got the nasal spray vaccine - won't make that mistake twice and knew a shot was the only way to go) So we each got 2 shots {one in each arm}. They gave me my H1N1 shot first with Justin watching. When he realized he was next he started to cry. The did both of his shots at the same time and when it was all over he kept saying "no, no, no, no!" He wasn't happy. Then I got my 2nd shot - and I must say... the stick of the needle isn't bad - it's the sore arm that is the problem. I have bruises on both arms and feel like I got slugged real good. Justin doesn't seem to have the bruises and doesn't seem sore either, which makes me very happy. After our shots we went and ate tacos and finished some Christmas shopping.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
packages with bows
Justin insisted that every single package under the tree had to have a bow.
He pulled every last gift out from under the tree and put a bow on it.
Justin is beside himself with excitement! He shakes the presents. He rearranges the presents. He took this present to bed with him tonight. It is the one he wants to open on Christmas Eve. He tucked it under the covers and slept with his hand on it. I know what Santa has up his sleeve for Christmas morning and I am also beside myself with excitement for my little boy!
Monday, December 21, 2009
night owl
Sunday, December 20, 2009
j u s t i n
Chex Mix
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Baby Ryan
Did a photo session for Auntie and Uncle today. This is baby Ryan who they will be caring for until summer. He is 15 days old and just a little bundle of perfection. I took over 400 photos and have been sorting through the pics for awhile now. This is the third newborn I have taken pics of this year and with each session I get better and better results. I had a hard time picking just 3 favorites to post here.
Friday, December 18, 2009
smile
Thursday, December 17, 2009
picky eater
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
the candy cane man
Saturday, December 12, 2009
fudge
Friday, December 11, 2009
reach high, think big, work hard, have fun!
Every once in awhile when we are not watching Spongebob - we catch an episode of The Imagination Movers. Justin always enjoys it, the songs are catchy and in general the show is totally non-annoying. I had a thought in the back of my mind to check to see if they ever play live shows. But I never did. Then on Monday while listening to the radio I heard a mention of The Movers coming to Portland, on Friday! I hopped on line to investigate and scored 2 fourth row floor seats. I was excited and worked to pump Justin up about it all week. He thought we were going to go see a movie, and never having seen a show like this I can understand why he thought that. I didn't bring my camera and this was the best shot I was able to get with my phone. Justin seemed to enjoy himself, and the highlight for him was when during one of the last songs they threw lots of inflated beach balls out in the audience. One finally came our way at the very end, I hit it up in the air and it came back at us and Justin caught it. He got to keep it and was very excited. This show was one of the best things I have seen. These 4 guys put on one great gig for kids and parents. And Mover Dave {in the red hat} it pretty darn cute to boot.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Beat dat light.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
it's brrrr freezin'
It has been so cold! But sunny. Which is weird and plays tricks on your mind. It looks warm, but oh it is so not.
Justin went shopping today with Jason and just had to get me something. He picked out this brown stocking cap for me. He was insistent that I had to have the brown one! My little boy knows me well and he was so excited about it. He called me at work to tell me he got me something and could not wait to give it to me. Awwwwww!
And as I am sitting here posting this he comes running up to me and says "you are a stinky girl."
Monday, December 7, 2009
it's still fake
Sunday, December 6, 2009
countdown with chocolate
Every morning Justin dives into his advent calendar. This was something I just loved as a kid. And keepin' it real....
I am literally tripping over Christmas decorations that still need to be put up and toys, toys and toys. I can't seem to get ahead of the mess. I am trying to conquer too much. I want to organize clean things up, but that doesn't really work when you add 5 tubs of holiday decor to the living room. Somethings gotta give and right now it is my sanity.
I am literally tripping over Christmas decorations that still need to be put up and toys, toys and toys. I can't seem to get ahead of the mess. I am trying to conquer too much. I want to organize clean things up, but that doesn't really work when you add 5 tubs of holiday decor to the living room. Somethings gotta give and right now it is my sanity.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
soft spot
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