Hey all, we have returned from our camping trip and are looking forward to a short week.
The weekend started with me taking the day off Friday in order to get an early start on the trip. We had gotten all our supplies together by Thursday night, so Friday we got up, had breakfast, loaded the Suburban, and were out the door by about 9:30. We went to Lee's yard to pick up Gene's RV, and then drove it over to Grandma Johnson's to transfer the supplies. It definitely took some getting used to to drive that big old thing! By the end of the weekend, however, I was pretty comfortable. So at Grandma's, we visited with her a little, packed up the RV, washed it a bit (it was pretty dirty from being in the yard), and then headed up to Lake Arrowhead. We were the first of the group there (there were 40 total people, mostly friends from church). By 4 or so, almost everyone was there. We were in a loop of the campground which was nice so that the kids could roam back and forth between "our" sites without having to cross streets. There were about 20 kids, so lots for Emma and Timmy to do. Each meal, two families cooked. That was nice as it gave us a bit more free time to do whatever. There was a nice little hill for the kids to ride their scooters down, and Rim (my high school) is right next door, so we went over there and played a little bit in the field. Timmy spent quite a bit playing with Chris, a little boy about 6 months younger. Chris is just getting old enough where he can communicate and keep up with Timmy. That's nice since Timmy really doesn't have that many kids, especially boys, his age to interact with. There were a few guitars there to mess around with which was fun. We took a few hikes. All in all a very nice trip.
Yesterday we got home about 4 (after another visit with Grandma J to switch all our stuff back to the Suburban). The kids were in bed by 7 and by 8:30, Cyndie and I were asleep!
No big plans on this end for the 4th. We'll probably help a church family get ready for their daughter (and our friend too)'s wedding some during the day (the wedding is the 6th) and then we're having a few people over for dinner.
On the kid front, Emma is really enjoying her pre-K class. She's getting very good at her bike and is still enjoying her scooter as well (there was a little "track" that we made at the campground which she was zooming around. It was pretty funny to watch her in her flip-flops on her little pink scooter with no helmet -- I know, I'm a horrible dad -- zooming past some of her older friends!) Timmy is doing fairly well with pottie training. When we remind him he goes. But if we don't, he often goes in his diaper.
So there you have it!
Monday, July 2, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
One other important note ...
As Cyndie and I are sitting here getting ready for the day, we realized that it is now 7:30 am and and Timmy is not yet awake! A miracle has occurred!!!! I do believe that this is the longest he has ever slept. It's probably a combination of staying up late last night (9pm) and no more naps. Emma slept until 7 too.
Just thought I'd share this glorious event!
Just thought I'd share this glorious event!
Wednesday comes ...
Hey all, it's the midweek, so I guess I can drop a quick note.
Yesterday was Emma's first day of a 4 week pre-K class she's taking. It is Tues - Thursday. Cyndie volunteered yesterday so she was able to help Emma adjust to a new environment. Emma had a very good time. It looks like it will be a very good learning, but fun thing for Emma. They are working on sight words ... they had to read a password to get into the class room. They theme is Treasure Island/pirates. The teacher is Captain Chen. Last night on the way to dinner, we had to stop at the t-shirt store to buy a t-shirt for Emma so that she could have one to tye-dye today. Especially yesterday morning, but today too, Emma was very excited to go.
Last night we went for dinner to Pastor Dan and Geri's house so that we could see their home improvements. Dan, like me, is into the home improvement thing, so we saw all the work he had done. They're going to come over for the 4th of July to see the kitchen. It was really funny because when we were getting ready to leave for dinner last night, the doorbell rang and who should be standing at the door, but Caleb Gowan (that's Laura's brother-in-law for those of you who don't know). Anyway, he was in the neighborhood on his summer job, selling pest control services. He is actually living very close by! So I got his phone number and he's going to come over for dinner some time.
So, that's about it for today. Tonight is family night so we're going to go to the Rainforest Cafe for dinner to use the coupons that the kids got for signing up for the summer reading program. That should be fun!
Yesterday was Emma's first day of a 4 week pre-K class she's taking. It is Tues - Thursday. Cyndie volunteered yesterday so she was able to help Emma adjust to a new environment. Emma had a very good time. It looks like it will be a very good learning, but fun thing for Emma. They are working on sight words ... they had to read a password to get into the class room. They theme is Treasure Island/pirates. The teacher is Captain Chen. Last night on the way to dinner, we had to stop at the t-shirt store to buy a t-shirt for Emma so that she could have one to tye-dye today. Especially yesterday morning, but today too, Emma was very excited to go.
Last night we went for dinner to Pastor Dan and Geri's house so that we could see their home improvements. Dan, like me, is into the home improvement thing, so we saw all the work he had done. They're going to come over for the 4th of July to see the kitchen. It was really funny because when we were getting ready to leave for dinner last night, the doorbell rang and who should be standing at the door, but Caleb Gowan (that's Laura's brother-in-law for those of you who don't know). Anyway, he was in the neighborhood on his summer job, selling pest control services. He is actually living very close by! So I got his phone number and he's going to come over for dinner some time.
So, that's about it for today. Tonight is family night so we're going to go to the Rainforest Cafe for dinner to use the coupons that the kids got for signing up for the summer reading program. That should be fun!
Monday, June 25, 2007
The Weekend
Well, we're back around to Monday, so it must be time for the weekend review (I know you were all on the edge of your seats!).
On Saturday we ended up getting the jacuzzi thermostat fixed. It cost a bit, but is worth it! So now we are able to enjoy it in the evening at a much toastier 104 degrees! No other significant activities Saturday. We did end up taking a walk to Ralphs to get some ice cream and made Laura's Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Very good, but very rich! Half of one is plenty! On the way there and back, we had the kids collect treasures and then we made a collage of what we found when we got home.
Sunday was church, then Cyndie went to a memorial service for an old man from church. The rest of the day was playing and relaxing. At dinner, Timmy was starting to fall asleep in his cucumbers, so we decided to watch a movie as a family (the second half of the Incredibles) before bed rather than dealing with grumpy Timmy!
Timmy is doing really quite well with the potty training. He starting to get better about telling us he has to go (although it is in your best interest to watch for the dancing and shuffle him off to the potty). We're still working with the poop ... I think that will be the hardest part.
This week the kids go to sign up for the summer reading program at the library. Emma is very excited about that. She loves anything where she has a list and can check stuff off, especially if she gets something for completing the list! Emma's pre-K summer class also starts this week. It's three days a week of light school. She and Mavric (Macy's younger brother) are going. It is T - Th and on Fridays they take a field trip that Cyndie and Timmy can go on.
So that's it! Have a great week.
On Saturday we ended up getting the jacuzzi thermostat fixed. It cost a bit, but is worth it! So now we are able to enjoy it in the evening at a much toastier 104 degrees! No other significant activities Saturday. We did end up taking a walk to Ralphs to get some ice cream and made Laura's Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Very good, but very rich! Half of one is plenty! On the way there and back, we had the kids collect treasures and then we made a collage of what we found when we got home.
Sunday was church, then Cyndie went to a memorial service for an old man from church. The rest of the day was playing and relaxing. At dinner, Timmy was starting to fall asleep in his cucumbers, so we decided to watch a movie as a family (the second half of the Incredibles) before bed rather than dealing with grumpy Timmy!
Timmy is doing really quite well with the potty training. He starting to get better about telling us he has to go (although it is in your best interest to watch for the dancing and shuffle him off to the potty). We're still working with the poop ... I think that will be the hardest part.
This week the kids go to sign up for the summer reading program at the library. Emma is very excited about that. She loves anything where she has a list and can check stuff off, especially if she gets something for completing the list! Emma's pre-K summer class also starts this week. It's three days a week of light school. She and Mavric (Macy's younger brother) are going. It is T - Th and on Fridays they take a field trip that Cyndie and Timmy can go on.
So that's it! Have a great week.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
the weekend begins
i'm sitting here with the kids while they watch the backyardigans, so i thought i might take the opportunity to drop a note ...
i worked from home yesterday, so that was nice with no commute. the kids had a birthday party midday and had a good time there. they came back with a bunch of spiderman 'things' ... cups, markers, paper, etc. after quiet time ... we decided timmy was done with naps since he's been laying awake at night for an hour or more after we put him to bed ... emma went down to her friend mackenzie's to play and swim. most of you probably don't know mackenzie. she is emma's age, will be at the same school next fall, moiola. she has an older sister, jacie, who is around 8. anyway, the three of them have been playing a lot lately. they live about 6 or 8 houses south down deodar on the same side of the street. while emma was down there, timmy and i went to run a few errands, the most important of which was to get pizza, but also to get some hooks to hang on the fence so that we have a drying spot for swim suits and towels ... somewhere besides the ground which seems to be emma and timmy's favorite spot.
the jacuzzi is perfect for the kids. they really like to go in there. unfortunately, there appears to be a thermostat problem as the water will only heat to about 95 degrees ... fine for kids, but not so good for mommys and daddys when the evening temps drop into the 60s. so today we're having a guy come out to look at it. hopefully we can get it fixed for relatively inexpensive.
so that's about it. no big plans for today. maybe walk down to the grocery store to buy some ice cream so that we can make cookies and build ice cream sandwiches out of the cookies and ice cream.
neal
i worked from home yesterday, so that was nice with no commute. the kids had a birthday party midday and had a good time there. they came back with a bunch of spiderman 'things' ... cups, markers, paper, etc. after quiet time ... we decided timmy was done with naps since he's been laying awake at night for an hour or more after we put him to bed ... emma went down to her friend mackenzie's to play and swim. most of you probably don't know mackenzie. she is emma's age, will be at the same school next fall, moiola. she has an older sister, jacie, who is around 8. anyway, the three of them have been playing a lot lately. they live about 6 or 8 houses south down deodar on the same side of the street. while emma was down there, timmy and i went to run a few errands, the most important of which was to get pizza, but also to get some hooks to hang on the fence so that we have a drying spot for swim suits and towels ... somewhere besides the ground which seems to be emma and timmy's favorite spot.
the jacuzzi is perfect for the kids. they really like to go in there. unfortunately, there appears to be a thermostat problem as the water will only heat to about 95 degrees ... fine for kids, but not so good for mommys and daddys when the evening temps drop into the 60s. so today we're having a guy come out to look at it. hopefully we can get it fixed for relatively inexpensive.
so that's about it. no big plans for today. maybe walk down to the grocery store to buy some ice cream so that we can make cookies and build ice cream sandwiches out of the cookies and ice cream.
neal
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Jacuzzi update ...
The power is now in, and the heater is running. Now it is wait to to see if it heats up like it should. From what we hear from friends who have similar types of jacuzzis, it takes 3 - 5 hours to fully heat up. Hopefully it will be warm after lunch for the kids to play in and then much warmer for Cyndie and I to enjoy tonight after our date!
Mid week
Today started off well with a long pee pee for Timmy in the toilet (with only a little in the pants). We'll see how that progresses. His mouth seems to be doing a bit better already, so hopefully the sores have run their course.
I'm working from home today, and Stan (the electrician friend) is going to come over in the morning to help me put in the new circuit (220V/50A) for the jacuzzi. I have all the wiring run, so once we have it connected to the new circuit, we should be good to go! We're hoping that the kids can go in a bit warmer jacuzzi this afternoon and then Cyndie and I might be able to go in the very warm one tonight after we get back from our date night!
I'm working from home today, and Stan (the electrician friend) is going to come over in the morning to help me put in the new circuit (220V/50A) for the jacuzzi. I have all the wiring run, so once we have it connected to the new circuit, we should be good to go! We're hoping that the kids can go in a bit warmer jacuzzi this afternoon and then Cyndie and I might be able to go in the very warm one tonight after we get back from our date night!
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