1. Friday night I went out to dinner with the neighbor girls. The other three made it a very late Mom's Night Out adventure. I went home after dinner because...
2. Saturday was our 6 year anniversary! But before we could celebrate I had to take a 6 hour practice exam at Drake. Once I completed that we celebrated by going out for Hibachi as a family. The girls thought is was interesting. Ellie loved eating Daddy's lobster and scallops (the kid has expensive taste).
3. Mother's Day was great. The rain did keep us from the zoo, but we had a nice time at home. The girls and I took a nap, while Nick was able to get a bike ride in. Once the sun came out we played outside.
4. Storms... I could do without them. Ellie always used to sleep through them as a baby/toddler. Not anymore. She was in our room countless time Sunday night/Monday morning. I was so exhausted that I even skipped workout class so I could get a little more sleep (something I have not done except for when I was sick). I was glad I did though, because there was no way I would have had the mental ability to study on less than 4 hours of sleep.
5. Dress rehearsal! Ellie had her dress rehearsal for her dance recital on Wednesday. Although she was the kid that sat on the stage trying to pick up glitter from the floor, it was super cute and I cannot wait to watch it on Saturday (without trying to multi-task video taping and taking pictures).
Friday, May 16, 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014
5 on Friday
1. I had my 5-week testing at Farrell's on Saturday. I improved my mile time by almost a minute and did 3x the number of sit-ups as in my initial testing. My neighbor and I laughed about how sad our initial sit-up testing was and what a difference it was this time around.
2. On Saturday we ventured to the mall to try and find shoes for Genevieve and Nick. We found some for Neve... none for Nick. Which reminds me I need to order some summer sandals. Unlike Nick, I am more than happy to do my shoe shopping online (Zappos VIP and free 1-day shipping with free returns--- who can say no to that!)
3. We planted our flowers in front of the house on Sunday. Nick and Neve went to the hobby shop and picked up a rocket. The neighborhood kids and dads enjoyed shooting the rockets off. The moms and little kids hung out a few houses down (out of the rocket's range).
4. After the rain we had last week, we are enjoying being able to play outside this week. I hope the rain can stay away on Mother's Day... I wanted to make it to the zoo!
5. Dandelions... Ellie LOVES them. Mommy and Daddy do not. Ellie is fully aware that we hired someone to spray the yard for weeds this year. Her and I were running errands the other day and she asked if they were going to spray for the dandelions next year as well. I said most likely. She said she would talk to Daddy about it (because Daddy is going to give her a different reason).
2. On Saturday we ventured to the mall to try and find shoes for Genevieve and Nick. We found some for Neve... none for Nick. Which reminds me I need to order some summer sandals. Unlike Nick, I am more than happy to do my shoe shopping online (Zappos VIP and free 1-day shipping with free returns--- who can say no to that!)
3. We planted our flowers in front of the house on Sunday. Nick and Neve went to the hobby shop and picked up a rocket. The neighborhood kids and dads enjoyed shooting the rockets off. The moms and little kids hung out a few houses down (out of the rocket's range).
4. After the rain we had last week, we are enjoying being able to play outside this week. I hope the rain can stay away on Mother's Day... I wanted to make it to the zoo!
5. Dandelions... Ellie LOVES them. Mommy and Daddy do not. Ellie is fully aware that we hired someone to spray the yard for weeds this year. Her and I were running errands the other day and she asked if they were going to spray for the dandelions next year as well. I said most likely. She said she would talk to Daddy about it (because Daddy is going to give her a different reason).
Friday, May 2, 2014
5 on Friday
1. On Saturday we went to Earl May to pick up some seeds and plants for the garden (since we actually had a couple hours without something planned). What was supposed to be a quick trip and garden/herb related turned into a slightly longer trip that included garden/herb items, as well as some pots for the front of the house and flowers/plants to put in them. While I am glad we finally have something out front instead of looking at the brick under the stoop, it was a little more than I was planning to do right now. Oh well, it will be done and look great for the spring/summer.
2. Saturday afternoon Ellie and I planted the herbs while Neve napped and Nick biked. Our neighbor, Elizabeth, came over and helped. The two girls had a blast. So much so that they wanted to plant more! After dinner we went out to plant the garden. While Nick mowed the lawn, Ellie, Neve, Elizabeth and me planted the entire garden. We may have some carrots mixed in with the sugar snap peas, but the girls had an absolute blast and were pretty good little helpers! They really wanted to water the plants, but with the rain this week, we held off (good thing with the rain we have received). Ellie has already asked when she can go down to the garden and eat the veggies we planted...
3. On Sunday we ventured to Ames to celebrate Easter and Grandma Thorson's birthday. The girls were super excited for both occasions. I love how much Ellie LOVES doing Easter egg hunts. It is more about the hunt than what is in them.
4. Ellie is in dance this year and the Daddy's get to dance in the recital with them. Of course I made the mistake of scheduling dance class on Wednesday (Daddy's biking day) and the Daddy's are supposed to practice each week with the little girls. I have been filling in the past few weeks and last week we video taped the dance so Ellie and Daddy could practice at home. Monday night we pulled out the tape and started practicing. 1) Ellie loved it and was a little too excited (aka not focused on her dance moves). 2) Neve REALLY wanted to join in, so I had to do the moves with her at the same time as Daddy and Ellie. Super cute.
5. Ellie was really excited to make May Baskets. This was the first year we made them, although we have received them in the past. I love being able to continue a tradition that I always loved as a child. Neve was most excited about eating popcorn and could care less about the baskets themselves.
2. Saturday afternoon Ellie and I planted the herbs while Neve napped and Nick biked. Our neighbor, Elizabeth, came over and helped. The two girls had a blast. So much so that they wanted to plant more! After dinner we went out to plant the garden. While Nick mowed the lawn, Ellie, Neve, Elizabeth and me planted the entire garden. We may have some carrots mixed in with the sugar snap peas, but the girls had an absolute blast and were pretty good little helpers! They really wanted to water the plants, but with the rain this week, we held off (good thing with the rain we have received). Ellie has already asked when she can go down to the garden and eat the veggies we planted...
3. On Sunday we ventured to Ames to celebrate Easter and Grandma Thorson's birthday. The girls were super excited for both occasions. I love how much Ellie LOVES doing Easter egg hunts. It is more about the hunt than what is in them.
4. Ellie is in dance this year and the Daddy's get to dance in the recital with them. Of course I made the mistake of scheduling dance class on Wednesday (Daddy's biking day) and the Daddy's are supposed to practice each week with the little girls. I have been filling in the past few weeks and last week we video taped the dance so Ellie and Daddy could practice at home. Monday night we pulled out the tape and started practicing. 1) Ellie loved it and was a little too excited (aka not focused on her dance moves). 2) Neve REALLY wanted to join in, so I had to do the moves with her at the same time as Daddy and Ellie. Super cute.
5. Ellie was really excited to make May Baskets. This was the first year we made them, although we have received them in the past. I love being able to continue a tradition that I always loved as a child. Neve was most excited about eating popcorn and could care less about the baskets themselves.
Friday, April 25, 2014
5 on Friday
1. We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter on Sunday! The Easter Bunny visited our house the night before. "She" had a cold, so she hide the eggs right after putting Ellie to bed. Of course Ellie came out of her room a half an hour after the eggs were hide and instantly noticed them. I told her I hadn't seen the Easter Bunny (sneaky bunny!) and maybe he was still there--- she better get back to bed and quick! 2 hours later (yes, 2.5 hours past her normal bedtime), she was in our bedroom and so excited about the Easter baskets the bunny left. She was not tired and wanted to know when she could get up!
2. One might think that since Ellie got to bed so late she would sleep in a little bit... nope! Up an hour and 15 minutes earlier than usual and ready to find eggs! Once Neve and Daddy woke up we had our Easter egg hunt and headed off to church. After that we headed to my aunt's house in Marshalltown for lunch and another egg hunt. We were on the road back home around 3:20, with Neve falling asleep within 5 minutes of getting into the car.
3. We purchased a new game this week: "Ticket to Ride." Nick and I decided we were not spending enough time with each other between studying, biking and everything else going on. When we would hang out we would watch a movie (which usually resulted in me falling asleep and headed up to bed 30 minutes into it). Since we love to play games we brought out "The Game of Life" the other week. It was so much fun and we had a great time together. Since we cannot find out cribbage board (not sure where it ended up after the fire), Nick went on a hunt to find a new game to play that works well with just two players. "Ticket to Ride" was the ultimate winner. You can finish a game in 20 minutes or less with just two players (although the game can be played with more). We loved it! And I must say, I dominated Nick both times we played. That doesn't happen (and I may have been bankrupt at the end of our "Life"game).
4. On Saturday morning we went shopping for a bedroom set for Genevieve. The hunt continues, as we were unimpressed with pretty much everything we saw.
5. Since I commented so much about Neve's teeth coming in, I am happy to report that she has been sleeping through the night and the teeth pain is gone (at least until her 2-year molars come in). It has been wonderful!
2. One might think that since Ellie got to bed so late she would sleep in a little bit... nope! Up an hour and 15 minutes earlier than usual and ready to find eggs! Once Neve and Daddy woke up we had our Easter egg hunt and headed off to church. After that we headed to my aunt's house in Marshalltown for lunch and another egg hunt. We were on the road back home around 3:20, with Neve falling asleep within 5 minutes of getting into the car.
3. We purchased a new game this week: "Ticket to Ride." Nick and I decided we were not spending enough time with each other between studying, biking and everything else going on. When we would hang out we would watch a movie (which usually resulted in me falling asleep and headed up to bed 30 minutes into it). Since we love to play games we brought out "The Game of Life" the other week. It was so much fun and we had a great time together. Since we cannot find out cribbage board (not sure where it ended up after the fire), Nick went on a hunt to find a new game to play that works well with just two players. "Ticket to Ride" was the ultimate winner. You can finish a game in 20 minutes or less with just two players (although the game can be played with more). We loved it! And I must say, I dominated Nick both times we played. That doesn't happen (and I may have been bankrupt at the end of our "Life"game).
4. On Saturday morning we went shopping for a bedroom set for Genevieve. The hunt continues, as we were unimpressed with pretty much everything we saw.
5. Since I commented so much about Neve's teeth coming in, I am happy to report that she has been sleeping through the night and the teeth pain is gone (at least until her 2-year molars come in). It has been wonderful!
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014
5 on Friday
1. Nick and I played board games on Friday night. It has been a while since we have done that sans kids. So. Much. Fun.
2. This weekend was deemed birthday party weekend. We celebrated birthdays for two of the young boys in our neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
3. Saturday evening the adults went out to celebrate a neighbor's 30th birthday. We went to Perfect Games in Ames and played laser tag. I had never played before. It was awesome! The place was rented out for an hour and there were about 16 of us total. A great workout and I wasn't all that bad at it (once I learned how to play). I would definitely do it again!
4. On Sunday Ellie attended a Princess Party for another neighbor. Rapunzel showed up for the party! She loved it and quickly informed me that she wanted a princess to come to her 5 year old birthday party. I informed her that her party was over 6 months away. Just like her mother, planning ahead.
5. Ellie had dance pictures Saturday morning. She was supposed to have her hair in curls, so she slept in foam rollers the night before. She loved it! When we took them out she was so excited to have curly hair like our neighbor, and thought her hair was going to stay curly forever. I had to inform her that the curls would go away, and her hair would be straight again--- but we had the curlers and could make her hair curly again... She thinks we should curl her hair after every bath now!
2. This weekend was deemed birthday party weekend. We celebrated birthdays for two of the young boys in our neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
3. Saturday evening the adults went out to celebrate a neighbor's 30th birthday. We went to Perfect Games in Ames and played laser tag. I had never played before. It was awesome! The place was rented out for an hour and there were about 16 of us total. A great workout and I wasn't all that bad at it (once I learned how to play). I would definitely do it again!
4. On Sunday Ellie attended a Princess Party for another neighbor. Rapunzel showed up for the party! She loved it and quickly informed me that she wanted a princess to come to her 5 year old birthday party. I informed her that her party was over 6 months away. Just like her mother, planning ahead.
5. Ellie had dance pictures Saturday morning. She was supposed to have her hair in curls, so she slept in foam rollers the night before. She loved it! When we took them out she was so excited to have curly hair like our neighbor, and thought her hair was going to stay curly forever. I had to inform her that the curls would go away, and her hair would be straight again--- but we had the curlers and could make her hair curly again... She thinks we should curl her hair after every bath now!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Pigtails!
Check out the long hair, and pigtails, on this 2-year old!
I can already predict that her hair will be up most of the summer.
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