The girls started their dance classes back up today! I realized that Terese and her friend Daphne have been in the same dance class for 7 years now! I sat on the same bench outside Terese's class today that I went into labor with Audrey while sitting on 6 years ago. Crazy! Maybe I should add up how much money I've paid them over all that time, lol. It is kinda like a little family over there though, one you spend just a few hours with every week and that's the end of the commitment.
I was talking with some of the other moms about the different activities their kids are in. It seems mine are the only ones not doing at least 3 other things each week - soccer, gymnastics, cheer, you name it. Call me lazy, I just don't think my kids (a.k.a. ME) need to be that busy. They still have homework and chores to do too. Lucky for me when Jacob is old enough for sports Terese will probably be driving (yikes, that's a scary thought) and can tote herself and at least one sibling around. Hey, another benefit to having kids so far apart, woohoo!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Hi, I'm Crazy
Someone sent this to me and I laughed my ass off, can anyone say
F R E A K ?
If you are in a relationship, hearing these voicemail messages will make you never want to be single again.The back story on this is that a girl named Olga was out with her friends in the Marina district of San Francisco and she talked to this guy named Dmitri for all of two minutes. Then she gave him her card and said “give me a call.” The above is the messages he left. Listen to the whole thing, it just keeps getting better and better.
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F R E A K ?
If you are in a relationship, hearing these voicemail messages will make you never want to be single again.The back story on this is that a girl named Olga was out with her friends in the Marina district of San Francisco and she talked to this guy named Dmitri for all of two minutes. Then she gave him her card and said “give me a call.” The above is the messages he left. Listen to the whole thing, it just keeps getting better and better.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sad news for DMB
The saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band, LeRoi Moore, died yesterday from complications from injuries he received in an ATV accident. He was only 46, and was the founding member of DMB back in 1991.
Anyone who knows Brian and I knows that we are huge Dave Matthews Band fans. Over the last few years we've been to numerous concerts (9, but who's counting :), and traveled many places to see them. It's a strange kind of loss to experience - I of course didn't know him personally, but he is a part of some of the best memories I have. Brian and I had some great times watching and listening to them play, on a couple occasions from as close as the first row. I remember when we saw them at Red Rocks in 2005 - Roi was standing outside his tour bus and these girls were yelling "Elroy! ELROY!!!!" We were walking by them and I said "it's LeRoi", lol. They must have thought it was a Jetson's concert.
Anyway, he can never truly be replaced, but I'm sure the band will go on. We have tickets to their concert in Phoenix on Saturday, unless it's cancelled. I would certainly understand if it was.
Red Rocks Amphitheater, 9-11-05
Anyone who knows Brian and I knows that we are huge Dave Matthews Band fans. Over the last few years we've been to numerous concerts (9, but who's counting :), and traveled many places to see them. It's a strange kind of loss to experience - I of course didn't know him personally, but he is a part of some of the best memories I have. Brian and I had some great times watching and listening to them play, on a couple occasions from as close as the first row. I remember when we saw them at Red Rocks in 2005 - Roi was standing outside his tour bus and these girls were yelling "Elroy! ELROY!!!!" We were walking by them and I said "it's LeRoi", lol. They must have thought it was a Jetson's concert.
Anyway, he can never truly be replaced, but I'm sure the band will go on. We have tickets to their concert in Phoenix on Saturday, unless it's cancelled. I would certainly understand if it was.
Red Rocks Amphitheater, 9-11-05
Monday, August 18, 2008
Brian found an outlet...
For the girls to fight with each other! Preferable to their normal screaming/chasing/crying routine. He set them up with Soul Caliber on his xbox, and they went at it. Audrey is really good, she beat the crap out of Terese quite a few times, lol. Audrey got some much needed one-on-one time with her dad yesterday while Terese and I went grocery shopping, and when we came back she was ready to kick some butt. I love to see her be successful at something her dad and sis are interested in, that doesn't happen very often for her.
On another note, the girls start dance on the 30th! Audrey will be in her 3rd year of ballet, and Terese her 4th year of tap (7th year of dance all together, omg!). Terese is also demonstrating for a beginner tap class, which is like being the teacher's aide. She is super excited about that, and I think it will be a great leadership opportunity for her. The girls will hopefully also get to volunteer with the social group my oldest brother with Down's Syndrome attends once a week. My mom has volunteered to help facilitate the weekly meetings and I'd like the girls to get involved in that. Well, maybe just Terese - Audrey might get bored and miss the point. We'll see how it goes!
On another note, the girls start dance on the 30th! Audrey will be in her 3rd year of ballet, and Terese her 4th year of tap (7th year of dance all together, omg!). Terese is also demonstrating for a beginner tap class, which is like being the teacher's aide. She is super excited about that, and I think it will be a great leadership opportunity for her. The girls will hopefully also get to volunteer with the social group my oldest brother with Down's Syndrome attends once a week. My mom has volunteered to help facilitate the weekly meetings and I'd like the girls to get involved in that. Well, maybe just Terese - Audrey might get bored and miss the point. We'll see how it goes!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Back to School, part 2
This morning was a perfect, out of the ordinary start to the day. Audrey got out of bed right away (unusual), highly anticipating her first day of Kindergarten! Terese was a great big sister, telling her she'd check on her at first recess and even gave her a hug before she went to class (unusual!). Audrey was so excited, she even started to walk into class without saying bye or hugging her mommy. I had to make her come back and give me a kiss :) I knew she wouldn't shed a tear, and surprisingly I didn't either. I know she will do wonderful and love every minute!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Back to School
It's Terese's first day of 4th grade! She is an old pro at this, although she was bummed to not have found her bff Lauren. She later found out that Lauren is going to a different school :(
Sunday, August 10, 2008
What's for dinner?
I love allrecipes.com, so I thought I'd share a few of my fav recipes from there.
This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is AWESOME, not low-fat by any means, and totally worth the trouble. It's easier to make than it sounds.
Another good chicken recipe is Bacon Roasted Chicken, if you've got a few hours to plan ahead. The bacon is actually the best part, so don't skimp!
On the menu for tonight: Grilled Sausage w/Green Beans and Potatoes. I'll let you know how it turns out!
ETA: It's a keeper!
This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is AWESOME, not low-fat by any means, and totally worth the trouble. It's easier to make than it sounds.
Another good chicken recipe is Bacon Roasted Chicken, if you've got a few hours to plan ahead. The bacon is actually the best part, so don't skimp!
On the menu for tonight: Grilled Sausage w/Green Beans and Potatoes. I'll let you know how it turns out!
ETA: It's a keeper!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
I was inspired!
Welcome to my blog! I was checking out someone else's blog on a website I frequent, and was inspired to start my own. I'm not sure I will be as witty as she is, but am excited to have a place where anyone who is interested can keep up with my family. You wouldn't believe how hard it is to come up with a clever name for one of these things!
So what's going on in our house these days? Well, the girls start school next week (can you believe I'm old enough to have a 4th grader??), and it will be good for them to be productive again. I'll be cursing that thought soon I'm sure, once dance lessons and homework pick up.
Terese has been taking guitar lessons for 6 weeks and starts a new 6 week session on Tuesday. I am so proud of her for how quickly she is picking it up and love the fact that she's interested in playing an instrument (a girl after my own DMB-devoted heart! :)
Our sweet little Audrey is starting Kindergarten, which feels like a long time coming. Because of her birthday she is starting late, but I'm sure it will work to her advantage. I am certain she will be a little social butterfly and am curious to find out how she handles the academic part of school. It will be nice to have the girls on the same schedule, for a couple of years at least.
My baby Jakey-poo is so terribly funny these days - 16 months old is a fun age! He doesn't talk much but still seems to get whatever he wants, and we're sure the caveman noises will turn into articulated thoughts in his own good time. It's hard to drive away from them every morning on my way to work...
So what's going on in our house these days? Well, the girls start school next week (can you believe I'm old enough to have a 4th grader??), and it will be good for them to be productive again. I'll be cursing that thought soon I'm sure, once dance lessons and homework pick up.
Terese has been taking guitar lessons for 6 weeks and starts a new 6 week session on Tuesday. I am so proud of her for how quickly she is picking it up and love the fact that she's interested in playing an instrument (a girl after my own DMB-devoted heart! :)
Our sweet little Audrey is starting Kindergarten, which feels like a long time coming. Because of her birthday she is starting late, but I'm sure it will work to her advantage. I am certain she will be a little social butterfly and am curious to find out how she handles the academic part of school. It will be nice to have the girls on the same schedule, for a couple of years at least.
My baby Jakey-poo is so terribly funny these days - 16 months old is a fun age! He doesn't talk much but still seems to get whatever he wants, and we're sure the caveman noises will turn into articulated thoughts in his own good time. It's hard to drive away from them every morning on my way to work...
Last weekend Brian, Jacob and I took a road trip to Las Vegas to meet some babyzone friends of mine. Jacob was an angel in the car on the way there, and there was only one moment of exception to that on the way home. 8 hours is a long time for a baby to sit in the car! I had a lot of fun, it was cool to meet people you've been talking to online for two years and they were all so nice and funny. We even had a few drinks together in the hallway (the babies were sleeping), lol!
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