This is a post to help me remember a few things Isaiah has said lately.
-These shorts make my butt look dirty
-Puppy's Daddy's name is Rufus
-"Mommy, come up here right now!" Daddy didn't like the sound of this one so Isaiah got a time out. After his time out was over he came looking for me and said "I'm sorry for yelling at you Mommy". So sweet, and he did it with no prompting from Dad.
-To my cousin and one of Isaiah's favorite people: "Are you special Dylan?"
Monday, August 11, 2008
Saturday, August 09, 2008
I'm sitting her thinking of Dave and Rachel and wishing I could be celebrating their wedding day with them. I think probably a good 75% or people that read this blog are at the wedding so I'm not sure who I'm writing too. Don't have much to say, but here's a picture just because I haven't posted any for awhile.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Owimpics
We use our TV for videos and PS2. We don't miss TV except for every two years when the Olympics are on. Tonight Jeremy rigged up an "antena" with some kind of wire. We are now watching the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics. I love watching the Olympics. I find it inspiring to see that kind of determination, drive and discipline. The human body is incredible and even more so it's Creator. I also have found memories of watching them as a kid and of course dreaming that I was one of the athelits. (don't laugh!:))
We told Isaiah he could watch the Olympics. I think we confused the boy. He asked me if they were outside. Me, not thinking what he was asking said, yes. I found him looking out the front door looking for the Owimipics. When they finally came on we had to convince him that the show we were watching was what he was looking for. Then a commercial came on, more confusions. Maybe we should allow him to watch more TV.
Interesting note: 87 of the 204 nations represented at this years Olympics have never won a medal.
We told Isaiah he could watch the Olympics. I think we confused the boy. He asked me if they were outside. Me, not thinking what he was asking said, yes. I found him looking out the front door looking for the Owimipics. When they finally came on we had to convince him that the show we were watching was what he was looking for. Then a commercial came on, more confusions. Maybe we should allow him to watch more TV.
Interesting note: 87 of the 204 nations represented at this years Olympics have never won a medal.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
What did he say?
I look forward to the day when Isaiah's speech will be clear enough to understand everything he says. Today is not one of those days.
I took the boys to Wal-mart this evening. An elderly lady stopped us to say just how cute the boys were and how she wished her children were that small again. I told her the boys names and she told Isaiah she loved his name. Isaiah smiled and then said "I poop in potty I get Hershey!" Thankfully the lady didn't have a clue what he was saying. I just smiled and acted like he had just quoted the 23rd Psalm.
What do you do?! I once thought that MY children would never walk around saying things like "Mom, I need to poop!" Why couldn't we train them to say things like, Mother, I am going to use the restroom, or Mother, I am going to have a bowel movement. No, poop just fits doesn't it? I do here Jeremy trying to tell him "number one" or "number two" which is a little better I guess. I don't think Isaiah gets it though. The other day I asked him if he needed to go potty. His responce sounded something like "after that (new way of saying NO!) I'll go one and two and three and four" while trying to count his fingers.
We're still having some bad days when it comes to potty training. I get so frustrated. I try not to let him see it, but I do get frustrated. I think we'll let Nathan's wife train him. Doesn't every wife try to mother her husband? Wow, I'll be a great mother-in-law. Here, marry my son, he needs a mother.
I think I'd better get off. I'm tired.
I took the boys to Wal-mart this evening. An elderly lady stopped us to say just how cute the boys were and how she wished her children were that small again. I told her the boys names and she told Isaiah she loved his name. Isaiah smiled and then said "I poop in potty I get Hershey!" Thankfully the lady didn't have a clue what he was saying. I just smiled and acted like he had just quoted the 23rd Psalm.
What do you do?! I once thought that MY children would never walk around saying things like "Mom, I need to poop!" Why couldn't we train them to say things like, Mother, I am going to use the restroom, or Mother, I am going to have a bowel movement. No, poop just fits doesn't it? I do here Jeremy trying to tell him "number one" or "number two" which is a little better I guess. I don't think Isaiah gets it though. The other day I asked him if he needed to go potty. His responce sounded something like "after that (new way of saying NO!) I'll go one and two and three and four" while trying to count his fingers.
We're still having some bad days when it comes to potty training. I get so frustrated. I try not to let him see it, but I do get frustrated. I think we'll let Nathan's wife train him. Doesn't every wife try to mother her husband? Wow, I'll be a great mother-in-law. Here, marry my son, he needs a mother.
I think I'd better get off. I'm tired.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Crustless Zucchini Pie
My Mother-in-law gave me this recipe last summer. We love it!
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 T. minced fresh parsley
3 cups grated zucchini
1 cup Bisquick baking mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in zucchini, Bisquick mix and cheese. Pour into two greased 9 inch pie plates. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 pies, six servings each.
I saw a quote today: If they like it, it serves 4, otherwise, 6.
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 T. minced fresh parsley
3 cups grated zucchini
1 cup Bisquick baking mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in zucchini, Bisquick mix and cheese. Pour into two greased 9 inch pie plates. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 pies, six servings each.
I saw a quote today: If they like it, it serves 4, otherwise, 6.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Thunder Bay Trip
Ready to go (I think Daddy needs new shoes!)
The boys slept the entire 22 hour trip. I wish. They really did do pretty good. The trip home was worse than the ride to Thunder Bay, but they made it.
Nathan getting his bath.
The boys slept the entire 22 hour trip. I wish. They really did do pretty good. The trip home was worse than the ride to Thunder Bay, but they made it.
Nathan getting his bath. 
We woke Isaiah up at 10:30 to watch the fireworks on Canada Day. He was thrilled. I don't think he stopped talking at all through the 15 minute show or the walk home. Thankfully he went right back to sleep without any problems.
Jeremy, Dad and Isaiah hiked the top part of Mt. Mckay. (you drive up the first half)
Dad took us on a boat ride on Lake Superior. It was a highlight of our week. I love this picture of Isaiah because it reminds me of reaching over the side of the boat to feel the water when I was a kid. Anyone remember the old NLGM boats?
Nathan wasn't sure about the life jacket, but he sure was cute!
Gamaw and Gampa from Under Ay!
On our way home we stopped at Agawa Bay. It's about 1 1/2 hours before you get to Sault St. Marie. It's always hard to stop for things like this when you have such a long trip ahead, but Jeremy humored me and stopped. It's always hard to leave my parents. Jeremy tells me I'm always emotional the 8 hours until we hit Sault St. Marie. The drive there is along Lake Superior, and on a nice day it's a beautiful drive. After we hit SSM we cross the border and then we're in Michigan and boring 75. Once we're on 75 I start looking forward to getting back to our little house and life and usual. All that to say, Agawa Bay was one last look at the lake. The boys loved it.
Jeremy, Dad and Isaiah hiked the top part of Mt. Mckay. (you drive up the first half)
Dad took us on a boat ride on Lake Superior. It was a highlight of our week. I love this picture of Isaiah because it reminds me of reaching over the side of the boat to feel the water when I was a kid. Anyone remember the old NLGM boats?
Nathan wasn't sure about the life jacket, but he sure was cute!
Gamaw and Gampa from Under Ay!
On our way home we stopped at Agawa Bay. It's about 1 1/2 hours before you get to Sault St. Marie. It's always hard to stop for things like this when you have such a long trip ahead, but Jeremy humored me and stopped. It's always hard to leave my parents. Jeremy tells me I'm always emotional the 8 hours until we hit Sault St. Marie. The drive there is along Lake Superior, and on a nice day it's a beautiful drive. After we hit SSM we cross the border and then we're in Michigan and boring 75. Once we're on 75 I start looking forward to getting back to our little house and life and usual. All that to say, Agawa Bay was one last look at the lake. The boys loved it.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
We're Back
I've tried twice to post pictures from our trip, but for some reason it's not working. So, I am posting simply to say that I will be back soon with more details. We had a great trip, but now we're back to normal (?) life. We have VBS every night this week at our church. It's making us very busy, but it is going well. More later.
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