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Thursday, August 4, 2011
The sign says "4 weeks of deployment." Ha! I just now noticed. It's supposed to say 4 MONTHS. Oh well! It was still fun. There is a program here called "Blue Star." When soldiers deploy, the families that are left behind receive a special card - the blue star card - which allows them to go to special (free) activities, receive discounts, and (my favorite) 20 hours of free childcare a month. We took this picture last Friday night. We went to a movie night. It was supposed to rain so instead of watching outside, they moved it indoors. We were the third family in line and I ended up getting a free movie ticket (only the first 100 people over the age of 10 got them). While we were here we all got free (<---I really like this word) (gourmet) popcorn (AMAZING! Caramel corn with the bottom half dipped in milk chocolate and the top drizzled with white chocolate), hotdogs, lemonade, kool aid, and otter pops. We watched the movie Megamind. Well, we watched part of it. Jacob was doing so well. He just sat there watching. But Joshie decided to let everyone know (VERY vocally) that he was tired and wanted to go home. So about 30 minutes into it we left. That's ok. We own the movie anyway. I just took the boys for a change of scenery, free dinner and a movie ticket. :)
Saturday, July 30, 2011
I'm so far behind it's not even funny.
Jacob deleted most of my pictures so these aren't the best ones but it's all he left me with.
Every year for the 4th of July Schofield Barracks puts on a spectacular all day event. There are rides, a petting zoo, food, games, live music, a car giveaway, a military working dog show, and the day ends with fire works. We went early in the morning so we would be able to go home (it was a few blocks away) and take a nap before the fireworks.
There was a family from our ward that we ran into and we spent a little while with them going on a couple rides. I think it's so cute to see them holding hands so they don't get lost.
They went on the helicopter ride and Jacob was loving it until he saw me and then he started crying. (That picture is on my friend's camera.)
Blake said no leash for Jacob but he didn't say anything about Jacob holding us on a leash. LOL!!
This is the boys watching fireworks. Sometimes they liked it, sometimes they didn't.
Did I mention that in the middle of the show it started POURING rain. This picture was taken after just a few minutes.
This is where Jacob decides that he's done and wants to go home.
Our ward went on a camping trip. A few families stayed the whole time - we were one of them. I have to admit I was INCREDIBLY nervous. I wasn't going to go but my mom talked me into it while she was here. It was a lot of fun. We had to buy a tent but I got a great deal on it. $60 for a tent that can hold two queen size mattresses and is 6' 2" high so Blake can almost stand in it. I brought the pack and play for Josh to sleep in and Jacob slept with me on the air mattress. I've discovered I don't like sleeping with him. He gets incredibly warm and is a cuddler. I can't stand having people sleep that close. His elbow in my side, legs draped across me, no thank you. Next time he gets his own bed. But it was was a lot of fun. There were a couple of little girls there to take care of the boys.
His face is messy from eating dirt. You can tell this is my 2nd child. One of the girls ran up to me and told me and I told her that as long as he wasn't eating rocks or roaches I didn't care.
There was a little boy there around Jacob's age. Grant's family lives down the street from us and are in our ward. He's one of Jacob's favorite kids to play with.
Charity and her prisoner.
Clay helped his dad to catch another one and Charity wanted to play.
Every year for the 4th of July Schofield Barracks puts on a spectacular all day event. There are rides, a petting zoo, food, games, live music, a car giveaway, a military working dog show, and the day ends with fire works. We went early in the morning so we would be able to go home (it was a few blocks away) and take a nap before the fireworks.
This is the only animal he touched. He did take a pony ride and I got a terrific video but he deleted that.
There was a family from our ward that we ran into and we spent a little while with them going on a couple rides. I think it's so cute to see them holding hands so they don't get lost.
They went on the helicopter ride and Jacob was loving it until he saw me and then he started crying. (That picture is on my friend's camera.)
Blake said no leash for Jacob but he didn't say anything about Jacob holding us on a leash. LOL!!
This is the boys watching fireworks. Sometimes they liked it, sometimes they didn't.
Did I mention that in the middle of the show it started POURING rain. This picture was taken after just a few minutes.
This is where Jacob decides that he's done and wants to go home.
Our ward went on a camping trip. A few families stayed the whole time - we were one of them. I have to admit I was INCREDIBLY nervous. I wasn't going to go but my mom talked me into it while she was here. It was a lot of fun. We had to buy a tent but I got a great deal on it. $60 for a tent that can hold two queen size mattresses and is 6' 2" high so Blake can almost stand in it. I brought the pack and play for Josh to sleep in and Jacob slept with me on the air mattress. I've discovered I don't like sleeping with him. He gets incredibly warm and is a cuddler. I can't stand having people sleep that close. His elbow in my side, legs draped across me, no thank you. Next time he gets his own bed. But it was was a lot of fun. There were a couple of little girls there to take care of the boys. Josh discovered chewing on his toes is fun.
His face is messy from eating dirt. You can tell this is my 2nd child. One of the girls ran up to me and told me and I told her that as long as he wasn't eating rocks or roaches I didn't care.
There was a little boy there around Jacob's age. Grant's family lives down the street from us and are in our ward. He's one of Jacob's favorite kids to play with.
One night while we were making smores (again pictures are missing due to Jacob deleting), we found some frogs.
Here Charity is trying to capture it.
Charity and her prisoner.
Clay helped his dad to catch another one and Charity wanted to play.
Making the frogs kiss.
Lately Jacob has been on a fruit kick. His latest discovery is oranges.
Lately Jacob has been on a fruit kick. His latest discovery is oranges.
On one of our after dinner walks we saw the moon and now Jacob always looks for the moon in the sky. I don't know why but whenever he sees a moon when it's daylight he calls it "Daddy's moon."
This is the boys favorite cart because they can "drive". It drives me nuts because there is only one seat belt.
This is the boys favorite cart because they can "drive". It drives me nuts because there is only one seat belt.Monday, May 30, 2011
Randomness
Jacob writing a letter to Daddy.
We went and walked around the Laie Temple for a bit. Jacob found these flowers and wanted to wear them. Both of them. Kinda makes me think of Princess Leia.
Just woke up from his nap and NOT happy about it. But this is his new church outfit. Totally forgot to buy him a belt though and his pants kept coming down and shirt came untucked the whole time.
"I don't know"
My mom used to tell us that she had kids so we could do chores. I'm starting mine off young.
Friday, May 6, 2011
I found this on ldsresources.net and thought it was funny.
If Dr. Seuss Wrote the Book of Mormon:
Nephi:
Of goodly parents I was born
I've never drunk, I've never sworn
This is Lehi, he's my dad
Laman, Lemuel, they are bad
And who is this? Why this is Sam.
Sam:
Yes, this is Sam; Sam I am
Laman:
That Sam I am, that Sam I am
I do not like that Sam I am
Sam:
In a tent, my father dwelt
Laman:
And it's so hot, I think I'll melt
Lemuel:
Our father's brain is out of whack
Laman:
Yeah, it's too hot, I'm going back
Lehi:
Then go and get the plates, my dear
Laman:
On second thought, I'm staying here
Nephi:
You said you'd leave and go away
Now all you want to do is stay?
Lemuel:
That Nephi always gets his way
Laman:
Here we are in this damp cave
Sam:
We would not be here if you'd behave
Nephi:
I will go and I will do
There's the angel, that's my cue
Laban's had too much to drink
Now he'll lose his head, I think
Nephi:
Look what I found, a brother from the quorum
Sam:
We will take him home, we will call him Zoram
Laman:
Our gold and silver we have spent
I do not like it in this tent
Lemuel:
I cannot read the Liahona
I must have drunk too much Corona
Laman:
We hate it here, we have no lives
Lehi:
Then go back to the city and get some wives
Lehi:
A tree, a tree, I see a tree!!
The fruit is white, the fruit is free!
A floating building, could it be?
Why do they laugh and stare at me?
Laman, Lemuel, come and see!
Laman:
We will not eat your precious fruit
Lemuel:
We will not wear a tie and suit
Laman:
We will not help you build your boat
Lemuel:
We do not think that it will float
Laman:
No not this boat, it will not float
Not even in a shallow moat
I do not care what Nephi wrote
Lemuel:
We will not eat your fruit I say
Laman:
We will not eat it on a tray
Lemuel:
And we won't eat it in a tent
Not even if your clothes you rent
Laman:
We'd rather have a can of spam
L&L:
We will not eat it, Sam I am
Sam:
You do not like it, so you say
Try it, try it, and you may
Try it and you may I say
Laman:
Sam, if you will let us be,
We will try it, you will see
L&L:
Say, we like this fruit of life
Sorry that we caused such strife
You've saves us from an awful jam
Thank you, thank you, Sam I am!
Nephi:
Of goodly parents I was born
I've never drunk, I've never sworn
This is Lehi, he's my dad
Laman, Lemuel, they are bad
And who is this? Why this is Sam.
Sam:
Yes, this is Sam; Sam I am
Laman:
That Sam I am, that Sam I am
I do not like that Sam I am
Sam:
In a tent, my father dwelt
Laman:
And it's so hot, I think I'll melt
Lemuel:
Our father's brain is out of whack
Laman:
Yeah, it's too hot, I'm going back
Lehi:
Then go and get the plates, my dear
Laman:
On second thought, I'm staying here
Nephi:
You said you'd leave and go away
Now all you want to do is stay?
Lemuel:
That Nephi always gets his way
Laman:
Here we are in this damp cave
Sam:
We would not be here if you'd behave
Nephi:
I will go and I will do
There's the angel, that's my cue
Laban's had too much to drink
Now he'll lose his head, I think
Nephi:
Look what I found, a brother from the quorum
Sam:
We will take him home, we will call him Zoram
Laman:
Our gold and silver we have spent
I do not like it in this tent
Lemuel:
I cannot read the Liahona
I must have drunk too much Corona
Laman:
We hate it here, we have no lives
Lehi:
Then go back to the city and get some wives
Lehi:
A tree, a tree, I see a tree!!
The fruit is white, the fruit is free!
A floating building, could it be?
Why do they laugh and stare at me?
Laman, Lemuel, come and see!
Laman:
We will not eat your precious fruit
Lemuel:
We will not wear a tie and suit
Laman:
We will not help you build your boat
Lemuel:
We do not think that it will float
Laman:
No not this boat, it will not float
Not even in a shallow moat
I do not care what Nephi wrote
Lemuel:
We will not eat your fruit I say
Laman:
We will not eat it on a tray
Lemuel:
And we won't eat it in a tent
Not even if your clothes you rent
Laman:
We'd rather have a can of spam
L&L:
We will not eat it, Sam I am
Sam:
You do not like it, so you say
Try it, try it, and you may
Try it and you may I say
Laman:
Sam, if you will let us be,
We will try it, you will see
L&L:
Say, we like this fruit of life
Sorry that we caused such strife
You've saves us from an awful jam
Thank you, thank you, Sam I am!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Joshie's First Birthday
April 26th was Joshua's First Birthday and we decided to celebrate it today (the 30th). We invited two of our neighbor families - The Crisps and the Dustins. The theme was Smiley Face.
Josh didn't really like the frosting. He ended up not eating ANY of the cake. I guess the frosting was just too gross to him and wouldn't even try the rest.
The party was a lot of fun. We sang "Happy Birthday", ate cake and ice cream, and opened gifts. The kids played in the living room while the Mommys got to chat. It was great.
Here are a couple of videos taken. There are a few skips in each video. Our camera has the option to take pictures during video recording and that was what happened. The pictures taken are below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IEPV5u5EuE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dePTvy9CJc
Josh didn't really like the frosting. He ended up not eating ANY of the cake. I guess the frosting was just too gross to him and wouldn't even try the rest.
The party was a lot of fun. We sang "Happy Birthday", ate cake and ice cream, and opened gifts. The kids played in the living room while the Mommys got to chat. It was great.
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