tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297892352024-03-24T03:22:03.537+09:00Mommy Colored GlassesThe moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. ~RajneeshTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.comBlogger806125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-50342705170407652352013-01-16T15:21:00.001+09:002013-01-16T15:21:28.268+09:00It's Really Snowing!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had a rather big snowfall for our area, this past Monday. The kids even got to make a snowman which turned out to be more like a tower when they decided to see if they could make the world's tallest snowman. Of course, after playing out in the snow they had hot chocolate with whipped cream because we ran out of marshmellows. Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-61113245172534290162013-01-08T20:41:00.001+09:002013-01-08T20:41:06.468+09:00Birthdays, Christmas, New Years. . . .Oh My!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-24031297545676550462013-01-08T15:06:00.005+09:002013-01-08T15:06:56.360+09:00Just Cause I Know Hubs Wants To Show His Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sophie and Daddy went to a show of Captain C and Duster D and even got their picture taken with them. Bailey didn't want to go so we stayed outside riding bicycles.<br />Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-5241979541525103772013-01-08T15:01:00.001+09:002013-01-08T15:01:30.551+09:00Family Picture?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The kids went crazy with the camera the other day. Bailey took a shot of the three of us and Sophie returned the favor by taking a picture of Bailey's jacket.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-34799267012741093292012-12-05T21:14:00.001+09:002012-12-05T21:14:14.945+09:00I Wanna Remember ThisBailey, singing in the shower:<br />
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<em>We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new ear,</em><br />
<em>Good timings we bring to you and your kid,</em><br />
<em>Good timings to you, whatever you are,</em><br />
<em>Good timings for Christmas and a happy new eeeeeaaaarrrrrr!</em><br />
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Hubs is so good about taking pictures and so, when he said it was probably time to update the old blog, I had to agree.<br />
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As our final good bye to summer we got some fireworks for the kids and took them to a nearby park. Probably not legal, but with no yard we had to improvise. We were super careful (although Hubs did burn his finger once- or twice) and made sure to clean up our mess before we left. This pic cracks me up- just look at those faces. Bailey all cautious and perhaps a bit worried and Sophie almost bored with waiting for something to happen.<br />
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These were taken at the beginning of November. Having fun just being kids!Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-40879477044409303442012-08-22T08:19:00.002+09:002012-08-22T08:33:37.061+09:00Close Animal Encounters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wl7eGv7UL-HRlAHFBHiooUX83Y0eeLkBYU_B3eYvbbQp0BEXa6Sq5sn6euNdZIfkEVe6Yk6TytxaWXY5UB959RjEIi-5yoRDCNVUxQYWWGHtglN-udOXQ9sUNASs18bkTZXS/s1600/CIMG3235.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779271801828735714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wl7eGv7UL-HRlAHFBHiooUX83Y0eeLkBYU_B3eYvbbQp0BEXa6Sq5sn6euNdZIfkEVe6Yk6TytxaWXY5UB959RjEIi-5yoRDCNVUxQYWWGHtglN-udOXQ9sUNASs18bkTZXS/s320/CIMG3235.JPG" border="0" /></a> Last Sunday, we went to a drive through safari park. We bought animal feed and waited for the animals to approach our car. Can't you just tell that this one was a messy, slobbery eater?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF492XAzdv-udueWe6QqEaUOoqvanG5BV_UqthPOl47sTXbuAUFQqElZ6g_eAnX9GiX6kSGWGdbS2Pmzs_h2P9Krj4tHpkjljFO1JgsUPH8q8zprZ72xyLMetxcEkyJb7MgG7m/s1600/CIMG3271.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779271787358127106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF492XAzdv-udueWe6QqEaUOoqvanG5BV_UqthPOl47sTXbuAUFQqElZ6g_eAnX9GiX6kSGWGdbS2Pmzs_h2P9Krj4tHpkjljFO1JgsUPH8q8zprZ72xyLMetxcEkyJb7MgG7m/s320/CIMG3271.JPG" border="0" /></a> There was also a little zoo that had some cool animals, including this kangaroo momma and baby.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSpEhzr9aJhlW3GCM5EMZj-utRGErK4lpd-ZAawE0bbM-u6vPWwhSB56KadxbLh-WGXhFxmfI-6d-PMT8NyBpTIHC1jZInehgBHJ-Lt4pGczTLeRDGf8Jaj85ALZ-Fo97rcPq/s1600/CIMG3247.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779271772478975906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSpEhzr9aJhlW3GCM5EMZj-utRGErK4lpd-ZAawE0bbM-u6vPWwhSB56KadxbLh-WGXhFxmfI-6d-PMT8NyBpTIHC1jZInehgBHJ-Lt4pGczTLeRDGf8Jaj85ALZ-Fo97rcPq/s320/CIMG3247.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sophie as Steve Irwin and Abbie sneaking into the picture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbw1D-c_38908_I_0BwnTFdgBSNy_SODcqUkWkQn059tVG-pXb1_ODQI2_3KWyUXEExaD1jB6fDP6MDbSAh4W6gbEBmrsXOmDgg4ExizWVajgi0dFrc8CByRNIwReubeD98D7/s1600/CIMG3246.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779271757095063090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbw1D-c_38908_I_0BwnTFdgBSNy_SODcqUkWkQn059tVG-pXb1_ODQI2_3KWyUXEExaD1jB6fDP6MDbSAh4W6gbEBmrsXOmDgg4ExizWVajgi0dFrc8CByRNIwReubeD98D7/s320/CIMG3246.JPG" border="0" /></a> Another attempt at getting all three kids together for a picture. At least, the turtle stood still.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6ObzH9JaGh8T5k7jBljYqnh32ngXV94kyCF4MBK3oF16NdFRwV_GBNoJoBgOABsDS4dCP5ivflxtg8sG-SjZmnqDpif4GHCf3fT1e2uVpXwSVY-gmKijMlzhLXoqA66QqrJ7/s1600/CIMG3243.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779270953739179858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6ObzH9JaGh8T5k7jBljYqnh32ngXV94kyCF4MBK3oF16NdFRwV_GBNoJoBgOABsDS4dCP5ivflxtg8sG-SjZmnqDpif4GHCf3fT1e2uVpXwSVY-gmKijMlzhLXoqA66QqrJ7/s320/CIMG3243.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bailey feeding the potbelly pigs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybM8FK5ng4T8Xdyt4Ldy-SLUEhx3t7aUjNuiga2_dHtm3KL_kAXjxXECBGPJsWH7OOzhobm8TlWmfwYdfhOWqkAc5_3z6Yp_-OQvGt7y9aPBLqDBq2pUM7Wh_A7z0g8eamryL/s1600/CIMG3242.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779270939464206674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybM8FK5ng4T8Xdyt4Ldy-SLUEhx3t7aUjNuiga2_dHtm3KL_kAXjxXECBGPJsWH7OOzhobm8TlWmfwYdfhOWqkAc5_3z6Yp_-OQvGt7y9aPBLqDBq2pUM7Wh_A7z0g8eamryL/s320/CIMG3242.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Sophie and Abbie trying their hand at it too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6alKiDI3RVunCVa0myOOUn-iH2gZ3uduP1UGEly8rcxGody7YUUHRYKiCaZ0q4VXAFuXdIwWYXBybqSeGiR4agzZaETgTQlznwv6ymF9IEayJ-fAtcNHPbQXFHJ2USrctMUjb/s1600/CIMG3233.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779270917856853826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6alKiDI3RVunCVa0myOOUn-iH2gZ3uduP1UGEly8rcxGody7YUUHRYKiCaZ0q4VXAFuXdIwWYXBybqSeGiR4agzZaETgTQlznwv6ymF9IEayJ-fAtcNHPbQXFHJ2USrctMUjb/s320/CIMG3233.JPG" border="0" /></a> I just liked the way this kinda looked like Siamese giraffes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDwkSyUuVmVs0YyBBHezL6L4qLOpxiO9pKSi4GVqxwzgqsLaYkLi9aA2Y6d7i6hyphenhyphenrh995NGFElhUrdxAqYzYFrtzIhvwJTitOVktH1T9gQ3tzQ9n2wLLsvomkhhsdexprJY5i/s1600/CIMG3231.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779270902674535458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDwkSyUuVmVs0YyBBHezL6L4qLOpxiO9pKSi4GVqxwzgqsLaYkLi9aA2Y6d7i6hyphenhyphenrh995NGFElhUrdxAqYzYFrtzIhvwJTitOVktH1T9gQ3tzQ9n2wLLsvomkhhsdexprJY5i/s320/CIMG3231.JPG" border="0" /></a> My mama feeding a llama.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsk1kXNKuG2sshpFPzcYifZQgIpYoUzKHyIJo0KZjTeJU5Icf_P2orxouX9RQ7orU3-AZqJT9QRgOFSIEA6twSAUnu-bBl4hhGLcqIPpE_lxiUuskBhGyodkS2St2Y42PrmaXn/s1600/CIMG3229.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779270885289422354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsk1kXNKuG2sshpFPzcYifZQgIpYoUzKHyIJo0KZjTeJU5Icf_P2orxouX9RQ7orU3-AZqJT9QRgOFSIEA6twSAUnu-bBl4hhGLcqIPpE_lxiUuskBhGyodkS2St2Y42PrmaXn/s320/CIMG3229.JPG" border="0" /></a> That's me feeding an ostrich.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br />Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-37002630821938934532012-08-15T09:01:00.003+09:002012-08-15T09:08:38.112+09:00A "Fair" Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlfUooYjkjc57TMEUityuCgcuuPngyrKF6fu3GSTTz6vJfQ0prBVaoAYL4Oq3nALHE9emE1rfI7omCg9Ty6IPq_W3zmgD4npEOVaShtmgVLVAes-8VZUf4dauHQgRLQBJ6fQg/s1600/CIMG3227.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5776684131204216466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlfUooYjkjc57TMEUityuCgcuuPngyrKF6fu3GSTTz6vJfQ0prBVaoAYL4Oq3nALHE9emE1rfI7omCg9Ty6IPq_W3zmgD4npEOVaShtmgVLVAes-8VZUf4dauHQgRLQBJ6fQg/s320/CIMG3227.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sophie showing off her prize dolphin that she got for making the bell ring with a sledge hammer.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsuAvD-YhbXzuRsJ4Uw3nDHco18F4VpQsxp9s9TXQisl5QZYKu7FGV5ePhYiUkj6qJFZR1wbxX4B3HD0KZVgBpRVvzMM4YsLZhXJELT_J4AnihzN86UE6gxIxS2s3yr0LqXiP/s1600/CIMG3226.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5776684121325619362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsuAvD-YhbXzuRsJ4Uw3nDHco18F4VpQsxp9s9TXQisl5QZYKu7FGV5ePhYiUkj6qJFZR1wbxX4B3HD0KZVgBpRVvzMM4YsLZhXJELT_J4AnihzN86UE6gxIxS2s3yr0LqXiP/s320/CIMG3226.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bailey sat this one out, but Sophie really enjoyed her first roller coaster.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zRXFza1JtU_HlpDL3GS5zbb4mW5eaA1m0MvVJCElz8qH7NUz5QbmfVaKLIUfXNK3NqTDxH6CW0a4OKA6WjfepUqbJO2765F6cduW9EuG7ogMljSmXQO_ahEKWUd24oNaINO4/s1600/CIMG3225.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5776684108057406402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zRXFza1JtU_HlpDL3GS5zbb4mW5eaA1m0MvVJCElz8qH7NUz5QbmfVaKLIUfXNK3NqTDxH6CW0a4OKA6WjfepUqbJO2765F6cduW9EuG7ogMljSmXQO_ahEKWUd24oNaINO4/s320/CIMG3225.JPG" border="0" /></a> The bat Bailey won from the same sledge hammer game as Sophie.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2XiFjeLn-FuMeyM2cOD2eEo_hVJ0_2UPrvF635XXEuxHtRCHwL353t55dJ4rd4ydPyQa89mgMctKrXNwD9YUvOqc6tJYRRkT4HnM9hU0TMa5LlC8zinHyb3mFqPPkp4AIBWF/s1600/CIMG3220.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5776684098649250130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2XiFjeLn-FuMeyM2cOD2eEo_hVJ0_2UPrvF635XXEuxHtRCHwL353t55dJ4rd4ydPyQa89mgMctKrXNwD9YUvOqc6tJYRRkT4HnM9hU0TMa5LlC8zinHyb3mFqPPkp4AIBWF/s320/CIMG3220.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZFkxiUWbsQW02dI0uHDO1g7D-mMHwNbz8UetoGN3Sqd6yJhiZGdyiBAPNyM46bz3d8157WYPEJfYHOgBYyuj2Ks4z8qtfROSX6w1KvZ9Z6jJ1vXWUjtQNUD-f28hpttvBGQu/s1600/CIMG3218.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5776684089127510546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZFkxiUWbsQW02dI0uHDO1g7D-mMHwNbz8UetoGN3Sqd6yJhiZGdyiBAPNyM46bz3d8157WYPEJfYHOgBYyuj2Ks4z8qtfROSX6w1KvZ9Z6jJ1vXWUjtQNUD-f28hpttvBGQu/s320/CIMG3218.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />These were spinning dragons- kinda like the tea cups at Disney Land.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><br />Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-5044666514002405312012-08-08T08:59:00.000+09:002012-08-08T09:01:43.508+09:00Sidewalk Chalk<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2L_Rdp5ZH-gB7Sqm4fLiralob0U71qjuZTbVZstXdoBzUJBylxQZEbEqZHJBE_NxKiKLjWBBgfPeeElfo7EEyuTf8DAT0mIHYEfgvEtTkpZouwz8sEsw9DWgzokiVB24V75B/s1600/CIMG3203.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774085505600228834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2L_Rdp5ZH-gB7Sqm4fLiralob0U71qjuZTbVZstXdoBzUJBylxQZEbEqZHJBE_NxKiKLjWBBgfPeeElfo7EEyuTf8DAT0mIHYEfgvEtTkpZouwz8sEsw9DWgzokiVB24V75B/s320/CIMG3203.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJFxZTSO4w5BIdTFOE6cEgjC40cflCL-WQ4pHbD61eMTlUrJO_DklfVj3fO3n05GRgRmVVDsHbxquYjzIdazAXZUcF54UBguRk6Zxe6NHO4h5yoY4Ha8XwsooW7VxADVtoa8m/s1600/CIMG3201.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774085486710913138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJFxZTSO4w5BIdTFOE6cEgjC40cflCL-WQ4pHbD61eMTlUrJO_DklfVj3fO3n05GRgRmVVDsHbxquYjzIdazAXZUcF54UBguRk6Zxe6NHO4h5yoY4Ha8XwsooW7VxADVtoa8m/s320/CIMG3201.JPG" border="0" /></a> Reason number 402 I wish we had a yard at home.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-22285132551321569572012-08-08T08:54:00.001+09:002012-08-08T08:58:59.327+09:00You So Silly<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4LBLg3zppiK-MHnTfu2CvExJhBlFzLoWS5O9YkXwWFfPzyHFc-AwURqnwfu2mIEHsocfj1Yk8v0xKxZyZqKTYS0wOggloZsdLaEXgWd-gzpePE58Vro9gw5UXXaqj2TxuGRw/s1600/CIMG3205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774084606578164498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4LBLg3zppiK-MHnTfu2CvExJhBlFzLoWS5O9YkXwWFfPzyHFc-AwURqnwfu2mIEHsocfj1Yk8v0xKxZyZqKTYS0wOggloZsdLaEXgWd-gzpePE58Vro9gw5UXXaqj2TxuGRw/s320/CIMG3205.JPG" border="0" /></a> The kid's first experience with silly string.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_0f7celG0HX44D2YoO3tcraZWeNGOX2jSkbc2DMNVkDT7xYnE1gzoF-uRs_DoNPwLnpjhuzPvMC36NobZ-tzacA5B41_wa25voMt4iKsvwdm86y5WNZ3LI6Oar7d4hJbx-Be/s1600/CIMG3206.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774084584900537218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_0f7celG0HX44D2YoO3tcraZWeNGOX2jSkbc2DMNVkDT7xYnE1gzoF-uRs_DoNPwLnpjhuzPvMC36NobZ-tzacA5B41_wa25voMt4iKsvwdm86y5WNZ3LI6Oar7d4hJbx-Be/s320/CIMG3206.JPG" border="0" /></a> Abbie taking a break and getting all tangled up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOG2KCfCfgUpTZSZZzKzY8LkjNK25CApIYor-xEjdM6hyphenhyphen7z0nkx-U7zxMqKnrvuGNBKmXryxM25ZMApZyFcS9RdtIFcEwRutsCgvdmES_-8JdkIw4DT0NrI0KgE9ipJ39A6mnN/s1600/CIMG3207.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774084569593730642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOG2KCfCfgUpTZSZZzKzY8LkjNK25CApIYor-xEjdM6hyphenhyphen7z0nkx-U7zxMqKnrvuGNBKmXryxM25ZMApZyFcS9RdtIFcEwRutsCgvdmES_-8JdkIw4DT0NrI0KgE9ipJ39A6mnN/s320/CIMG3207.JPG" border="0" /></a> Right before cleaning it all up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-79275237449066951602012-08-08T08:47:00.001+09:002012-08-08T08:54:27.405+09:00The "New" Park<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiet0nx6-kgZu1N2ttQM5axy8_9OfsATH692XDt3IzAzYbr5dyHTRLtUsB74UvPkWuc1DNsdUsOuk_U5mALp4olGFW-n7KhsxrP-tvfGiDTfZXtlgFR4EJR27Sh6zSxu0vfeHgz/s1600/CIMG3217.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774083434089914882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiet0nx6-kgZu1N2ttQM5axy8_9OfsATH692XDt3IzAzYbr5dyHTRLtUsB74UvPkWuc1DNsdUsOuk_U5mALp4olGFW-n7KhsxrP-tvfGiDTfZXtlgFR4EJR27Sh6zSxu0vfeHgz/s320/CIMG3217.JPG" border="0" /></a> This was the best picture I could get of cousin Abbie. She was a woman with a mission to go down the slide as many times as possible.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCFnteMeHm4ezFfPYyqhuexUUh4ZRKDmYDMkuCR_R_UjeicKLF208lvJfe6S7WP-dc4dySb0I0tMD8UlsGolBhEpCz_zFqvOuBRkOStn5KpXh-IucZ0j3roRqp0ZhH9wuPaFv/s1600/CIMG3214.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774083419329365538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCFnteMeHm4ezFfPYyqhuexUUh4ZRKDmYDMkuCR_R_UjeicKLF208lvJfe6S7WP-dc4dySb0I0tMD8UlsGolBhEpCz_zFqvOuBRkOStn5KpXh-IucZ0j3roRqp0ZhH9wuPaFv/s320/CIMG3214.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72qzKPaMEbWwr-uMVk8tIGgnozcVEcNq61sXarKH9nuPAsw7nIilhq_MLgqmMX1MJcbDy4-HQB9cr7IeZTxCnoQzGpmy9oAevDnDKq-oiTMBUTX6i-4en4mhX0slgHz5d2lpG/s1600/CIMG3212.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774083412406429970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72qzKPaMEbWwr-uMVk8tIGgnozcVEcNq61sXarKH9nuPAsw7nIilhq_MLgqmMX1MJcbDy4-HQB9cr7IeZTxCnoQzGpmy9oAevDnDKq-oiTMBUTX6i-4en4mhX0slgHz5d2lpG/s320/CIMG3212.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-11562104282610143632012-08-01T09:49:00.002+09:002012-08-01T09:53:43.465+09:00Movie Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKiWoelM8i6KqCmaKgarDxK8fabjXK7I7V_uqBK4c1whWb1jbHbhImDAGwtmgKDl4CZI4EW3lEs9sIXwH4CYVkBPUG7vHYJUBWbQ5augsX0hdPgEZg7GrCNxu5idUAG1BXOSu/s1600/CIMG3196.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771500894098440066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKiWoelM8i6KqCmaKgarDxK8fabjXK7I7V_uqBK4c1whWb1jbHbhImDAGwtmgKDl4CZI4EW3lEs9sIXwH4CYVkBPUG7vHYJUBWbQ5augsX0hdPgEZg7GrCNxu5idUAG1BXOSu/s320/CIMG3196.JPG" border="0" /></a> We took the kids to see Madagascar 3 today. Good lord, I forgot how yummy movie popcorn was!<br /><br /><div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-53550227476332123102012-07-31T08:25:00.002+09:002012-07-31T08:31:08.626+09:00At The Park<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlFaX4d_ZJVIwB8bgI73NaygoIgUhHmIWizrhZERTIFKKTOWKCfomFTAEn9a3qATB7INJiHBvSzqzVOKjKsP6OOfLESO0dts6q7oxB1vq3kw_Z8YX2UG7iMeMiwNetc5GWBvj/s1600/CIMG3194.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771108398933240994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlFaX4d_ZJVIwB8bgI73NaygoIgUhHmIWizrhZERTIFKKTOWKCfomFTAEn9a3qATB7INJiHBvSzqzVOKjKsP6OOfLESO0dts6q7oxB1vq3kw_Z8YX2UG7iMeMiwNetc5GWBvj/s320/CIMG3194.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bailey had to see saw by himself after Sophie fell off and refused to get back on.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxh_q-zAZ8RTqEUEof4p8I1OM-JZH7KEkvT6_Q7Ib6Obk-b1-Fgjg0wqlmU7uxBAYUO7AEngnp-wynvai9Piyf77hns0NDDhmmJiKWR95rc12VF7diWMsKPKaAogsAo1bf5sV/s1600/CIMG3193.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771108391213148626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxh_q-zAZ8RTqEUEof4p8I1OM-JZH7KEkvT6_Q7Ib6Obk-b1-Fgjg0wqlmU7uxBAYUO7AEngnp-wynvai9Piyf77hns0NDDhmmJiKWR95rc12VF7diWMsKPKaAogsAo1bf5sV/s320/CIMG3193.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sophie loves swinging!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJLXGnSFHiAw3_hD-pm0R8dBz-Vmm_5IKUIk7qXjgLJMRmYC9seEICFCuGoVrbxoNK9EQ7ei946j6zWICLsWlMo0xDQV1FP5-_EyBHixX_Kw1sZz_qhmvKHS937Ht7HsO7T_n/s1600/CIMG3189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771108377036758754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJLXGnSFHiAw3_hD-pm0R8dBz-Vmm_5IKUIk7qXjgLJMRmYC9seEICFCuGoVrbxoNK9EQ7ei946j6zWICLsWlMo0xDQV1FP5-_EyBHixX_Kw1sZz_qhmvKHS937Ht7HsO7T_n/s320/CIMG3189.JPG" border="0" /></a> I had no luck getting all three kids to look at the camera at the same time. This is as good as it got!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWt47D135yQC7kpJGfYJP3HcH_aHUF1Uuzw7VETHm0PtxU2qneNrfTQF68MAYuMK7ckMAxxKLYk9jTN1-Bvt0cPUgQKeKIZNwV_iM68erXTM5OI53HuAgpLlIDDxScjxP2bmlA/s1600/CIMG3184.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771108371611245346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWt47D135yQC7kpJGfYJP3HcH_aHUF1Uuzw7VETHm0PtxU2qneNrfTQF68MAYuMK7ckMAxxKLYk9jTN1-Bvt0cPUgQKeKIZNwV_iM68erXTM5OI53HuAgpLlIDDxScjxP2bmlA/s320/CIMG3184.JPG" border="0" /></a> Climbing around in the big wooden ship.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-8858874815459301542012-07-30T09:29:00.000+09:002012-07-30T09:33:50.740+09:00Cooling Off<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTcwEDwRoPwx6pZPcJU02OGzdOS7DHyp1EXBb6j2vMkUyrStd9DceUmzmwrMwGl58I8g_nMvQXy_z_eIdPMjXuX1hsx-WfYDjnEiVCVFEXkuFgjHgvfma_e5uJ6yLDtivW3at/s1600/CIMG3177.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770754004669466786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTcwEDwRoPwx6pZPcJU02OGzdOS7DHyp1EXBb6j2vMkUyrStd9DceUmzmwrMwGl58I8g_nMvQXy_z_eIdPMjXuX1hsx-WfYDjnEiVCVFEXkuFgjHgvfma_e5uJ6yLDtivW3at/s320/CIMG3177.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVjs7aOWtTsgsLyO_C5rhRkUhSSHAB51IaeFb_zdBaops2xdHS76waH5bUdBMfrS7j7a8hi2iUu-SImqzsZr6iBM2Mav86Bw7-0x7UeDO-kADz_9zanGI66enmHJ-HD1YQIrd/s1600/CIMG3174.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770753996704284738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVjs7aOWtTsgsLyO_C5rhRkUhSSHAB51IaeFb_zdBaops2xdHS76waH5bUdBMfrS7j7a8hi2iUu-SImqzsZr6iBM2Mav86Bw7-0x7UeDO-kADz_9zanGI66enmHJ-HD1YQIrd/s320/CIMG3174.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAnJc4Own_jyTugSIjrQ_C44R81DmKsgFsHIUMe4zmHS4iqKosbQzGGgmbOID6XtLFZg_Fe5p-1FjV6g6QUCmx14qr1KmfJOychsxO0LVAIsMF4LSqOTzBLDmNoL0S4pZ9fjM/s1600/CIMG3173.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770753979448653714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAnJc4Own_jyTugSIjrQ_C44R81DmKsgFsHIUMe4zmHS4iqKosbQzGGgmbOID6XtLFZg_Fe5p-1FjV6g6QUCmx14qr1KmfJOychsxO0LVAIsMF4LSqOTzBLDmNoL0S4pZ9fjM/s320/CIMG3173.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpB_imKtxhyphenhyphensVTt2RRieGzEUzZlUUzynhssWjJ__fCh5nR0_WS5c-B4pthbxBR_yMg1_Qdu1ZaaHTSSd_BaBZj42YesnrxBwfuEYY5ZymZz1t1QyZsVPP-Ll5m9XUEjkxxWtVp/s1600/CIMG3172.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770753967033577746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpB_imKtxhyphenhyphensVTt2RRieGzEUzZlUUzynhssWjJ__fCh5nR0_WS5c-B4pthbxBR_yMg1_Qdu1ZaaHTSSd_BaBZj42YesnrxBwfuEYY5ZymZz1t1QyZsVPP-Ll5m9XUEjkxxWtVp/s320/CIMG3172.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-50241714798709346312012-07-29T09:08:00.002+09:002012-07-29T09:15:22.011+09:00Painting In The Sunshine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3th4_9nXsQsO-VAu5n-eLwgj2oy_ZKuXrXP3VUXUovM0rNYMl4aaUvandfdr0yIv5tdW5FjJdRhz-MK-hqv7p-Yel23s8ufngd_9BnUZdI0OwOPdZUsah_u36orrVeASfiNeV/s1600/CIMG3165.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770377063657683170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3th4_9nXsQsO-VAu5n-eLwgj2oy_ZKuXrXP3VUXUovM0rNYMl4aaUvandfdr0yIv5tdW5FjJdRhz-MK-hqv7p-Yel23s8ufngd_9BnUZdI0OwOPdZUsah_u36orrVeASfiNeV/s320/CIMG3165.JPG" border="0" /></a> First, I got sick and then shared it with the kids and a few other people too and so we spent Saturday just taking it easy. When the kids started getting cabin fever, we used the white side of some old wrapping paper to paint on. It was a good way to pass the time and enjoy the nice weather.<br /><br /><div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-35914952052814356282012-07-28T10:33:00.002+09:002012-07-28T10:42:59.227+09:00Fun In The US<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tcArYWII7zV8pJdcia-8oDbMHH6_SaIAQdboVMY3xxP7nx3RHYpNICRHk4FfBTt7qrcooxrCAo_USwGHnZQeHpf3mSKhKiVPYEYktNms-NFU5gImzaPfc-nkxt7G840-OKmG/s1600/CIMG3163.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770028739642831042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tcArYWII7zV8pJdcia-8oDbMHH6_SaIAQdboVMY3xxP7nx3RHYpNICRHk4FfBTt7qrcooxrCAo_USwGHnZQeHpf3mSKhKiVPYEYktNms-NFU5gImzaPfc-nkxt7G840-OKmG/s200/CIMG3163.JPG" border="0" /></a> Enjoying frozen yogurt with a gazillion different toppings to choose from. You add whatever you want and then pay by weight. It was a little pricey, but fun.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iSelDb-QKYRveauyCLI5upsyWyl2T1djdGc7W5ulDwAaoRdGLSERAFrCiYByGEUM6UMezb14XzAfroD5U3UIV_0W6qZN9EuGTi-1gn_q71gkyOEsUdNhFbVLHC8zEQLsC68W/s1600/CIMG3161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770028732915859650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iSelDb-QKYRveauyCLI5upsyWyl2T1djdGc7W5ulDwAaoRdGLSERAFrCiYByGEUM6UMezb14XzAfroD5U3UIV_0W6qZN9EuGTi-1gn_q71gkyOEsUdNhFbVLHC8zEQLsC68W/s200/CIMG3161.JPG" border="0" /></a> Helping cousin Abbie to figure out the slide.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmot9BgW7yVhI-fea5YSPHF2GuvovH9OIo9xUV6mGgQefJE7adFQcDOlEnXfhSBkQdAqJup2EsisPY31dkUud3LUBcQlzPQdvBrlZZLDGAR44edcYp4hcvQAuPWxG5f0be2D0l/s1600/CIMG3153.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770028724561452738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmot9BgW7yVhI-fea5YSPHF2GuvovH9OIo9xUV6mGgQefJE7adFQcDOlEnXfhSBkQdAqJup2EsisPY31dkUud3LUBcQlzPQdvBrlZZLDGAR44edcYp4hcvQAuPWxG5f0be2D0l/s200/CIMG3153.JPG" border="0" /></a> Having too much fun in the jumpy house.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWm25LZ6D1TRM-EiSC5GAwWd8BhCiW7ApEvw9g8qNCbkVfUIz6CYHzzwbEZVWUo46s1JUM6Ns-xgoS1wP7J3mNRYtUNG8HCMfLadNvMhsw1lUEhbEjFS-p00iB8BAE-6b4lUDl/s1600/CIMG3151.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770028709720405426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWm25LZ6D1TRM-EiSC5GAwWd8BhCiW7ApEvw9g8qNCbkVfUIz6CYHzzwbEZVWUo46s1JUM6Ns-xgoS1wP7J3mNRYtUNG8HCMfLadNvMhsw1lUEhbEjFS-p00iB8BAE-6b4lUDl/s200/CIMG3151.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Less than enthusiastic about posing with the miner statue.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuqSZ4kvGPbs9kZcWmzjSGwsQFC48rdXmX9_k0Lq7-_2cCrAppEeN7_U9zC6XNou7oqcfcwkh2Meuqemb8jORC0enG5QfbYWwsi4XAKCikgMJ5GNS_HgHWOMd5lwvuG7rGDiD/s1600/CIMG3146.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770028706886124722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuqSZ4kvGPbs9kZcWmzjSGwsQFC48rdXmX9_k0Lq7-_2cCrAppEeN7_U9zC6XNou7oqcfcwkh2Meuqemb8jORC0enG5QfbYWwsi4XAKCikgMJ5GNS_HgHWOMd5lwvuG7rGDiD/s200/CIMG3146.JPG" border="0" /></a> Meeting Clifford the big red dog.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-13071390435924352782012-06-14T16:17:00.001+09:002012-06-14T16:17:47.846+09:00Sports Day Selections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The kids had their sports day around the beginning of May. Despite dark clouds and a forecast of afternoon showers, it all went off without a hitch. Here is Bailey with a second place sticker on his hat for finishing second place in one of the races.<br />
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Sophie waiting with her fellow first graders to throw balls into the net. The team that got the most balls in the net was declared the winner.<br />
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Tug of war. Can you find Bailey?<br />
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Sophie getting a little tired toward the end of things but still trying to do her best during the dance.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-28144531318831879762012-06-07T18:47:00.000+09:002012-06-07T18:47:30.818+09:00While The Sun Shines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have seen lots of summer activities popping up around the Internet lately and decided to try this one with the kids. It was simple to make- cut the bottom off a plastic bottle and then attach a wash cloth with a rubber band to the open end. The kids then put the wash cloth end in bubble solution and blew out slowly to make a bubble snake. Lots of fun until Sophie inhaled!<br />
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Another day in the park, trying to figure out who to make Frisbees fly.<br />
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Taking a break for a picnic.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-18182893490974540722012-05-22T09:03:00.000+09:002012-05-22T09:03:16.348+09:00ResultsI got the test results back. Turns out, I have endometriosis. Because the it had grown into some of the muscles of my back, there is a high probability that all of it wasn't removed and that it could grow back. I was referred to a gyno who gave me one of two options, a shot that would basically put me in early menopause or to be on the pill until I reach menopause. I choose the pill. There were a lot of possible side effects from the shot- weakened bones, hot flashes, etc- that to be honest, kinda freaked me out. I have been on the pill before and know how my body reacts to it, so I felt more comfortable with that option.<br />
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I will have to have periodic check ups and blood tests (there is something in the blood- a marker? a chemical?- that increases with the growth of endometriosis), but hopefully I should have less pain.<br />
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Thanks everybody for your prayers and concern. It is really appreciated.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-17584778224869601772012-05-22T08:51:00.001+09:002012-05-22T08:51:59.607+09:00Sunny Side UpThe last few days have me questioning the new medicine that Bailey was started on about two weeks ago. There has been an increase in defiant behavior that leaves me feeling overwhelmed. I have heard the advice just buckle down harder, set stricter limits but that often backfires and erupts into something neither one of us can get a handle on. This is the Bailey that people see the most of, unfortunately.<br />
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They don't see the Bailey that brings Sophie a blanket to cuddle up with on the sofa when she isn't feeling good. The don't see the Bailey that helps set the table. The Bailey that sings even when he doesn't know the words and dances just to make me laugh. The Bailey that holds elevator doors open and waits to be the last one off. The Bailey that baby talks to babies. The Bailey that creates masterpieces out of milk cartons and bottle caps. The Bailey that wants to know everything about everything.<br />
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Sometimes, I don't see those good things either. When it all seems like too much and it is hard to find the positive. Those are the times I really should look harder for the sunshine hiding behind the clouds. Without clouds there would be no sunshine.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-28340390477513045212012-05-10T20:20:00.001+09:002012-05-10T20:20:47.749+09:00Doctor DayToday was doctor day for us. First up was Bailey. A new, female doctor that Bailey seemed to respond really well to. Bailey admitted he is struggling at school in regards to friendships. He said that he has a hard time not just saying the first thing that pops into his head even if he knows it will hurt someone else. The doctor suggested a Concerta (his current med) and Strattera combo. We started the first dose of Strattera tonight, but it will probably take up to a month before we notice any real improvement.<br />
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Then, it was my turn. On May 2, I had an abdominal mass removed and I went to get the staples taken out today. The tests on the mass still aren't back yet so it is back to the doctor on the 17th for me. <br />
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Finally it was Sophie's turn to get a refill on her allergy meds. I am hoping that that will be it for a while on the doctor front.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-32825412746533537572012-05-10T20:08:00.002+09:002012-05-10T20:08:57.217+09:00Everyday People<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Putting the finishing touches on her creation<br />
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Showing off their new shoes<br />
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Chowing down on a soft taco<br />
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An inside picnic when the weather didn't cooperateTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-83908043613768978112012-04-18T08:37:00.000+09:002012-04-18T08:37:00.081+09:00FoggyI understand how some people can just dismiss ADHD as bad parenting. But, what they don't understand is the difference between won't and can't. ADHD makes a lot of can'ts. Can't keep your hands from drumming on the desk even though the teacher has warned you about it many, many times. Can't stop yourself from hitting even though you will get punished for it. Can't stop your mind from jumping to subject to subject even if it means you miss important information. <br />
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All of the can'ts make relationships pretty hard. Add to that a pretty heavy helping of low self confidence and it can make the smallest of tasks seem like climbing Mount Everest. And, Bailey has to do that every single day just to do normal day to day things. No wonder he collapses into bed every night, asleep almost before his head hits the pillow.<br />
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As much as I struggle with Bailey's ADHD, I know that he struggles ten times harder. Sometimes I wish ADHD was an illness that you could see like a scratched up knee. Then, it would be easy to tell whether the medicine was working or a new strategy is needed. Wash it off, add a little antibacterial spray and a band aid and wait. Simple. (Yes, I realize this is an extreme overgeneralization.) With ADHD things are far from simple and I am just beginning to understand how complicated it really is.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-66355564121798216382012-04-16T16:11:00.000+09:002012-04-16T16:11:05.204+09:00The Walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sophie heading out for her first day of first grade with Bailey and one of Bailey's friends.<br />
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It has been about a week since Sophie started elementary school and she seems to be adjusting well. She comes home everyday bursting with every little detail of her day and hardly ever complains about having to get up early. She likes her teacher and has made several new friends. Although they haven't done any real school work yet, she loves to page through her math or music book and play that she is the teacher. At the end of the week, there is an observation day, so I will get a chance to see her in action.<br />Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29789235.post-64941074796323948262012-04-16T16:03:00.002+09:002012-04-16T16:03:47.330+09:00Becoming A First Grader<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the way to the elementary school the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and the weather was nice to boot, too.<br />
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After finding her seat, Sophie waited nervously for the teacher to tell everyone what to do next.<br />
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Bailey, a self portrait.<br />
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A rare almost all of us together family photo. Some of Bailey's friends were playing in front of the school and he didn't want to take a picture with us. <br />
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So, I had to settle for part two of almost all of us together family photo on the way home. Bailey is dressed in jeans because he had school that morning.Trishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209288780395850471noreply@blogger.com1