While Dad was playing with Oliver, Marisa called from Australia, so Dad had to multitask...
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Grandma and Grandpa Visit
My mom and dad came over for dinner last night, we had Gyro Burgers and for dessert...creme brulee! I would have taken pictures of the food, but Shane had control of the camera for the evening. Oliver spent most of the evening in his favorite toy, his exer-saucer! He loves bouncing around and exploring (chewing on) all of the toys! If we had any doorways in our house, we would definitly get a johnny-jump-up, but we have nowhere to put it! And Oliver seems to be thriving in his saucer.
While Dad was playing with Oliver, Marisa called from Australia, so Dad had to multitask...
While Dad was playing with Oliver, Marisa called from Australia, so Dad had to multitask...
Friday, April 25, 2008
55 Questions
55 Questions
Tired of those same old 55 questions about me surveys?
Well here are 55 I guarantee you've never answered. (Or so they say!)
1. Are you taller than your best friend?
no- he’s taller than me
2. Do you have a favorite type of pen?
The clear one with the black and white spiral finger cushion part
3. Look at your planner for May 9th, what are you doing?
Meredith Mother's Group, Oliver is 6 months old!
4. What color are your toe nails usually?
nail colored
5. What was the last thing you highlighted?
Probably college...Anthro Theory or Gender Nutrition homework probably
6. What color are the curtains in your bedroom?
Southwest Themed
7. What color are the seats in your vehicle?
Tan
8. Have you ever had a black and white cat?
Yes, his name was Smawg (like from the Hobbit)
9. What is the last thing you put a stamp on?
A note to my landlord
10.Do you know anyone who lives in Wyoming?
Hallams!
11. Why did you withdraw cash from the ATM the last time?
Fee for Oliver's birth certificate
12. Who was the last baby you held?
I'm holding Oliver right now
13. Can you spell well?
Not since the invention of Spell Check
14. Do you like Cinnamon toothpaste?
Sick. No.
15. What kind of car were you driving 2 years ago?
My Subaru, sniff sniff :(
16. Pick one: Cubs or Sox:
Neither.
17. Last time you went to Six Flags?
Senior year of high school on the band trip
18. Do you have any wallpaper in your house?
No
19. Closest thing to you that is yellow?
"Mom's Family Desk Planner"
20. Last person you gave a business card to?
I don't have business cards
21. Who is the last person you wrote a check to?
Uhhh, I don't really write checks...Oh! The car's registration
22. Closest framed picture to you?
Jesus, the one where he is surrounded by angels
23. Last time you had someone cook for you?
Mom made chicken curry last night
25. How many emails do you get in your inbox daily (excluding spam)?
About 3
26. Last time you received flowers?
2 weeks ago from Caty
28. Do you play air guitar?
Never
29. Has anyone ever proposed to you?
Yes, my husband
30. Do you take anything in your coffee?
Coffee, whats that?
31. Do you own any Willow Tree figurines?
No, although I love giving them as gifts
32. What is/was your high school's mascot?
We were the Lakers, so technically it was a fish, but really we didn't have one
33. Last person you spoke to from high school?
Megan Baggins! (aka Wichland)
34. Last time you used hand sanitizer?
I rarely use it. I used it a month ago when I had a cold and didnt want Oliver to get it
35. Would you like to learn to play the drums?
No, too noisy
36. What color are the blinds in your living room?
Off-white
38. Last thing you read in the newspaper?
About the presidential candidates campaigning to WWE viewers
39. What was the last pageant you attended?
Um, never
40. Where is the last place you bought pizza from?
Frozen- Wal Mart Baked- Taste of Tuscany (sausage and onions!)
41. Have you ever worn a crown?
When playing dress up and when I was Elfrida the Elf Queen in the musical rendition of The Hobbit in High school, and of course Burger King crowns whenever I get a chance!
42. What is the last thing you stapled?
Noooo clue, probably something for church
43. Did you ever drink clear Pepsi?
I've never even heard of it.
44. Are you ticklish?
Yes, but don't even think about it
45. Last time you saw fireworks?
Last 4th of July
46. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut?
Last year in Florida. I think in the week that we were there we ate uhhh 4 or 5 dozen!
47. Last person that im'd you, and you actually responded?
It's been so long since I've been on my own computer! I'd have to guess it would be Marisa
48. Last time you parked under a carport?
I'm not even quite sure I know what that is
49. Do you have a black dog?
No
51. Are you an aunt or uncle?
I am an Aunt to Melody, Judah, Miranda and Delilah
52. Who has the prettiest eyes that you know of?
My first thought was Megan. Although I do love Shane's
53. Last time you saw a semi truck?
Today when I was strolling downtown Meredith
54. What is the last song you belted out in the car?
"Parting Gift" by Fiona Apple (Oh you silly stupid past time of mine! You were always good for a rhyme...) also my new fave. "Lip Gloss" by Lil Mama
55. Do you have a little black dress?
No. Dresses and breastfeeding do not mix.
Tired of those same old 55 questions about me surveys?
Well here are 55 I guarantee you've never answered. (Or so they say!)
1. Are you taller than your best friend?
no- he’s taller than me
2. Do you have a favorite type of pen?
The clear one with the black and white spiral finger cushion part
3. Look at your planner for May 9th, what are you doing?
Meredith Mother's Group, Oliver is 6 months old!
4. What color are your toe nails usually?
nail colored
5. What was the last thing you highlighted?
Probably college...Anthro Theory or Gender Nutrition homework probably
6. What color are the curtains in your bedroom?
Southwest Themed
7. What color are the seats in your vehicle?
Tan
8. Have you ever had a black and white cat?
Yes, his name was Smawg (like from the Hobbit)
9. What is the last thing you put a stamp on?
A note to my landlord
10.Do you know anyone who lives in Wyoming?
Hallams!
11. Why did you withdraw cash from the ATM the last time?
Fee for Oliver's birth certificate
12. Who was the last baby you held?
I'm holding Oliver right now
13. Can you spell well?
Not since the invention of Spell Check
14. Do you like Cinnamon toothpaste?
Sick. No.
15. What kind of car were you driving 2 years ago?
My Subaru, sniff sniff :(
16. Pick one: Cubs or Sox:
Neither.
17. Last time you went to Six Flags?
Senior year of high school on the band trip
18. Do you have any wallpaper in your house?
No
19. Closest thing to you that is yellow?
"Mom's Family Desk Planner"
20. Last person you gave a business card to?
I don't have business cards
21. Who is the last person you wrote a check to?
Uhhh, I don't really write checks...Oh! The car's registration
22. Closest framed picture to you?
Jesus, the one where he is surrounded by angels
23. Last time you had someone cook for you?
Mom made chicken curry last night
25. How many emails do you get in your inbox daily (excluding spam)?
About 3
26. Last time you received flowers?
2 weeks ago from Caty
28. Do you play air guitar?
Never
29. Has anyone ever proposed to you?
Yes, my husband
30. Do you take anything in your coffee?
Coffee, whats that?
31. Do you own any Willow Tree figurines?
No, although I love giving them as gifts
32. What is/was your high school's mascot?
We were the Lakers, so technically it was a fish, but really we didn't have one
33. Last person you spoke to from high school?
Megan Baggins! (aka Wichland)
34. Last time you used hand sanitizer?
I rarely use it. I used it a month ago when I had a cold and didnt want Oliver to get it
35. Would you like to learn to play the drums?
No, too noisy
36. What color are the blinds in your living room?
Off-white
38. Last thing you read in the newspaper?
About the presidential candidates campaigning to WWE viewers
39. What was the last pageant you attended?
Um, never
40. Where is the last place you bought pizza from?
Frozen- Wal Mart Baked- Taste of Tuscany (sausage and onions!)
41. Have you ever worn a crown?
When playing dress up and when I was Elfrida the Elf Queen in the musical rendition of The Hobbit in High school, and of course Burger King crowns whenever I get a chance!
42. What is the last thing you stapled?
Noooo clue, probably something for church
43. Did you ever drink clear Pepsi?
I've never even heard of it.
44. Are you ticklish?
Yes, but don't even think about it
45. Last time you saw fireworks?
Last 4th of July
46. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut?
Last year in Florida. I think in the week that we were there we ate uhhh 4 or 5 dozen!
47. Last person that im'd you, and you actually responded?
It's been so long since I've been on my own computer! I'd have to guess it would be Marisa
48. Last time you parked under a carport?
I'm not even quite sure I know what that is
49. Do you have a black dog?
No
51. Are you an aunt or uncle?
I am an Aunt to Melody, Judah, Miranda and Delilah
52. Who has the prettiest eyes that you know of?
My first thought was Megan. Although I do love Shane's
53. Last time you saw a semi truck?
Today when I was strolling downtown Meredith
54. What is the last song you belted out in the car?
"Parting Gift" by Fiona Apple (Oh you silly stupid past time of mine! You were always good for a rhyme...) also my new fave. "Lip Gloss" by Lil Mama
55. Do you have a little black dress?
No. Dresses and breastfeeding do not mix.
Tagged...finally!
I never get tagged! Thanks Erica for the tag! I love doing these things! (maybe I shouldn't admit that? You can add that to #7)
1. Where was I 20 and 10 years ago?
20 years ago: I was 2. This is a journal entry from my baby journal of that year (May 24, 1988)
"Well my speech has improved incredibly in the last 3 months. I can say almost everything now and all the kids names except Aaron. I call him "Raina". We have lots of fun playing now. I go to Tumbleweeds one day a week to burn oup some excess energy. I am also toilet trained now and have VERY few accidents. My best friend right now is Nicole Hayes. She and Mom are having babies at the same time so they go to swim aerobics and we go to the creche. I can count to six by myself just from hearing Aaron doing it over and over. We just got a new piano and Mom spends more time with it than with me so I take down the music while she plays. I have lots of energy and I am up at 530am looking for someone to play with. Mom always ends up being the one to get stuck with me."
10 years ago: I was 12. I was in seventh grade. I had a crush on Jason Brown. I loved social studies and got second place in the Geography Bee. I can still remember the question I got wrong. What is the name of the major highway that goes through Germany? I had never heard of the Audobon!!
2. Five things on my to do list for today:
1. Pack Shane's lunch
2. Go to the Meredith Mother's Group at the Village Perk
3. Make dinner...I'm thinking Chicken Parm...
4. Vacuum the bedroom
5. Pack for Connecticut
3. Five snacks I enjoy:
1. Man, everyone has such healthy things! Not me! I just made these delicious peanut butter cookies with peanut butter cups in the middle, so thats #1 right now
2. Cheese Doodles (crunchy, not puffed)
3. Australian Chocolate (Cherry Ripe, Crunchies, Flakes, Jaffas, Caramello Koalas, etc)
4. Corn Dogs
5. OK, I'll throw in something healthy...sugar snap peas and fresh from the garden tomatoes and corn!
4. What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire:
I try not to even think about it.
5. Four of my bad habits:
( I agree with Erica on most of these)
1. Having too much to do and not knowing where to start so I stand there in limbo and nothing gets done.
2. Whining about dumb stuff I can't change.
3. Being critical of Shane when I know he does the best he can
4. Gossiping!!!!
6. Five jobs I have had:
1. Squam Lakes Ice Cream
2. Convenience Store Clerk
3. Waitress at a Retirement Community
4. Lifeguard
5.Parking Lot Attendant at Loon Mountain
7. Five things people don't know about me:
1. Broadway Musicals I have seen: Les Miserables (what an amazing way to be introduced to Broadway!!), Miss Saigon, Rent (2x), Mary Poppins (loved it!) and I saw The Phantom of the Opera in Madrid and The Lion King in Toronto (if you have not seen it, buy tickets. now. go.)
2. My roommate had a crush on Shane, told me to come check him out, we both dumped our significant others, and started dating!
3. I volunteered for something called Radio Reading when I was in Idaho. I would read the local newspapers over the air for the blind population. I loved it so much!
4. I LOVE my in-laws. Most people whine and complain about theirs, but I have fantastic in-laws that are so generous and loving. Its awesome to have them and my parents so close by!
5. Shane and I realized that we had met before we met (if that makes sense). When I was in high school Shane managed the Meredith Theater and remembers when my class came to watch Pearl Harbor. So we had SEEN eachother before but didn't KNOW eachother! It turns out he had worked with one of my best friends! We were very connected before we had even met! I love it!
I tag Jen H. and Ariane!
1. Where was I 20 and 10 years ago?
20 years ago: I was 2. This is a journal entry from my baby journal of that year (May 24, 1988)
"Well my speech has improved incredibly in the last 3 months. I can say almost everything now and all the kids names except Aaron. I call him "Raina". We have lots of fun playing now. I go to Tumbleweeds one day a week to burn oup some excess energy. I am also toilet trained now and have VERY few accidents. My best friend right now is Nicole Hayes. She and Mom are having babies at the same time so they go to swim aerobics and we go to the creche. I can count to six by myself just from hearing Aaron doing it over and over. We just got a new piano and Mom spends more time with it than with me so I take down the music while she plays. I have lots of energy and I am up at 530am looking for someone to play with. Mom always ends up being the one to get stuck with me."
10 years ago: I was 12. I was in seventh grade. I had a crush on Jason Brown. I loved social studies and got second place in the Geography Bee. I can still remember the question I got wrong. What is the name of the major highway that goes through Germany? I had never heard of the Audobon!!
2. Five things on my to do list for today:
1. Pack Shane's lunch
2. Go to the Meredith Mother's Group at the Village Perk
3. Make dinner...I'm thinking Chicken Parm...
4. Vacuum the bedroom
5. Pack for Connecticut
3. Five snacks I enjoy:
1. Man, everyone has such healthy things! Not me! I just made these delicious peanut butter cookies with peanut butter cups in the middle, so thats #1 right now
2. Cheese Doodles (crunchy, not puffed)
3. Australian Chocolate (Cherry Ripe, Crunchies, Flakes, Jaffas, Caramello Koalas, etc)
4. Corn Dogs
5. OK, I'll throw in something healthy...sugar snap peas and fresh from the garden tomatoes and corn!
4. What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire:
I try not to even think about it.
5. Four of my bad habits:
( I agree with Erica on most of these)
1. Having too much to do and not knowing where to start so I stand there in limbo and nothing gets done.
2. Whining about dumb stuff I can't change.
3. Being critical of Shane when I know he does the best he can
4. Gossiping!!!!
6. Five jobs I have had:
1. Squam Lakes Ice Cream
2. Convenience Store Clerk
3. Waitress at a Retirement Community
4. Lifeguard
5.Parking Lot Attendant at Loon Mountain
7. Five things people don't know about me:
1. Broadway Musicals I have seen: Les Miserables (what an amazing way to be introduced to Broadway!!), Miss Saigon, Rent (2x), Mary Poppins (loved it!) and I saw The Phantom of the Opera in Madrid and The Lion King in Toronto (if you have not seen it, buy tickets. now. go.)
2. My roommate had a crush on Shane, told me to come check him out, we both dumped our significant others, and started dating!
3. I volunteered for something called Radio Reading when I was in Idaho. I would read the local newspapers over the air for the blind population. I loved it so much!
4. I LOVE my in-laws. Most people whine and complain about theirs, but I have fantastic in-laws that are so generous and loving. Its awesome to have them and my parents so close by!
5. Shane and I realized that we had met before we met (if that makes sense). When I was in high school Shane managed the Meredith Theater and remembers when my class came to watch Pearl Harbor. So we had SEEN eachother before but didn't KNOW eachother! It turns out he had worked with one of my best friends! We were very connected before we had even met! I love it!
I tag Jen H. and Ariane!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Walking Group
I love LRGH, and this is why. They have a breast feeding support group every Wednesday. Its an easy way to find other mothers in the area that are going though the same things that you are! Most of the girls in the group have now created a walking group as well. We walk for an hour before going to the hospital to get our babies weighed! (we do this because it is harder to tell how much breast fed babies are eating and weighing is a good gauge...obviously Oliver is getting enough to eat!)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Oliver and Lily(she likes to eat her feet)
Babies EVERYWHERE!
Oliver is getting sick of his picture being taken!
Aaannndddd they're off!
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Oliver and Lily(she likes to eat her feet)
Babies EVERYWHERE!
Oliver is getting sick of his picture being taken!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Mayan Wrap
I LOVE my Mayan Wrap! My mom made it for me (she got the pattern from a website. Oliver loves hanging out in it, and can even fall asleep and have a little nap in it! Its so much easier to put on and put Oliver into it than any other baby carriers I've used. Oliver always wants to be held, so this is a way to keep my hands free while I am cooking, cleaning, or doing anything else. I love it! Thanks mom!
Yummy Breakfast!
Today Shane didn't have to go into work until 1:30 which means...breakfast for Jess! Hooray! We had corned beef hash, fried eggs, toast, and OJ. It was delicious. When we got married it was agreed that Shane would do breakfast and I would take care of all other meals. I am horrible with breakfast and Shane really can't cook anything else so it works out wonderfully. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful husband that likes making me breakfast! He even did the dishes too!
After breakfast we put Oliver into his new soccer outfit. He's our future Taylor Twellman!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Oliver the Giant!
Our friend's 8 year old daughter asked to hold Oliver a few weeks ago. With in minutes she admitted that her arm was about to fall off...
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