Uh oh, I hope no one needs to use the potty next to the fire!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The Fire Pit, the Fire Pit, the Fire Pit is on Fire
Daddy is building us a fire!
Uh oh, I hope no one needs to use the potty next to the fire!
Uh oh, I hope no one needs to use the potty next to the fire!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
In the Camper and Peeing in the Slumberland Parking Lot
Donovan did his impersonation of a UW college student by peeing in parking lot of Slumberland.
Some other random camper pictures
Some other random camper pictures
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Great Mishaps in Potty Training
Donovan is pretty much trained. He still wears a diaper at night, as does Senor Hayden. Hayden is still giving it a go with potty training, but usually makes his announcement that he needs to use the potty while in the process of doing his business. Lead time Mr. Hayden, Lead time. The process is still fun to go through as you see these two little guys finding joy in their small victories, and there are many small victories. We are very proud of them for getting so far along while being so young. We are also proud of the extra fifty - seventy bucks a month we will have once they are out of diapers!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Hanging out with Grandma, Grandpa and Cousins Sonja and Carson
Domino!
This doesn't look like this family picture is going to turn out well
At least Hayden sat and munched and Carson, well, sat . . . .
Finally!
This doesn't look like this family picture is going to turn out well
At least Hayden sat and munched and Carson, well, sat . . . .
Finally!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Fun with Mama's New Mixer, Grandparents, and Cousins
Hayden finished his lines, but Donovan still had some more to do.
Hugs, Not Drugs!
Grandma and Tubby!
How many children can a hammock hurt at once?
Hugs, Not Drugs!
Grandma and Tubby!
How many children can a hammock hurt at once?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Melissa, Where the heck is the camera?
I need the memory card to post more pictures.
Potty training is great. Melissa has done a heck of a job with the boys. Hayden peed in the road today in front of the house. Donovan is really taking to potty training. He has done a good job of running around in underwear, holding it, and then going pee-pee on the potty in exchange for an M&M. Hayden is still doing his own thing, but hopefully he will follow suit when he sees Donovan livin' large with M&Ms. Hayden does try to sit on the potty, but usually ends up holding it, and then using his Diego car as a potty. There have been successes and for them to be doing this at 2 years 2 months is pretty exciting. We hope we have bought our last 1000 pack of wipes.
We have been in the process of decorating our new house with blinds and drapes. We previously used a dark maroon quilt in the boys room to block out the light. We bought some light-filtering cordless cellular blinds for their room this weekend and hooked them up. Needless to say, we ended up also hooking up the dark maroon quilt when they refused to nap.
Time to look for the camera.
Potty training is great. Melissa has done a heck of a job with the boys. Hayden peed in the road today in front of the house. Donovan is really taking to potty training. He has done a good job of running around in underwear, holding it, and then going pee-pee on the potty in exchange for an M&M. Hayden is still doing his own thing, but hopefully he will follow suit when he sees Donovan livin' large with M&Ms. Hayden does try to sit on the potty, but usually ends up holding it, and then using his Diego car as a potty. There have been successes and for them to be doing this at 2 years 2 months is pretty exciting. We hope we have bought our last 1000 pack of wipes.
We have been in the process of decorating our new house with blinds and drapes. We previously used a dark maroon quilt in the boys room to block out the light. We bought some light-filtering cordless cellular blinds for their room this weekend and hooked them up. Needless to say, we ended up also hooking up the dark maroon quilt when they refused to nap.
Time to look for the camera.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Death Boat
What the heck are they doing out that far in the water in Flash, the paddle boat? Needless to say, they were more excited about the tube. However, the kids all love Flash and enjoy taking a spin around the point.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Happy Fourth of July!
We wore these outfits last year!
Our first tube ride!
Uncle Jason out with Cousins Sonja and Carson!
Our first tube ride!
Uncle Jason out with Cousins Sonja and Carson!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Moon 1, Rhythm and Booms Zero
If you know Donovan and Hayden, then you know their favorite celestial body is the moon. Tonight, we took the boys to Rhythm and Booms, AKA Let's Blow Up a S#!^load of Fireworks to some background music that may or may not coincide with the sight at hand and invite 250,000 of your closest friends to it. Frankly, I don't hear the Rhythm part matching up to often to the Boom, but the sight of the things that go Boom is definitely something to see.
Donovan and Hayden on the other hand treated it as a 33 minute unprovoked coordinated missile attack and act of war on their good friend the moon. Poor Donovan got scared when the four fighter jets flew over head and clinged for life during most of the Boom. The uncool rhythm's did not help (when I think of CCR and going up around the bend, I don't think of fireworks). Unfortunately, the moon was in the direct line of fire for each shot of fireworks, yet none of them hit and the moon was still standing in the end. Hayden did pretty well the whole time and watched with little emotion. It may have been shock and awe. We drive near Rhythm & Booms and then bike the rest of the way in. The boys did really well with the bike trailer. They did a nice job staying in place and holding on for dear life as I zipped them through crowds, over curbs, and speeding down hills.
But tonight was just a great show. Nice job Boom & Rhythms. If you want help picking out music, then let me know. Following are pictures.
Donovan and Hayden on the other hand treated it as a 33 minute unprovoked coordinated missile attack and act of war on their good friend the moon. Poor Donovan got scared when the four fighter jets flew over head and clinged for life during most of the Boom. The uncool rhythm's did not help (when I think of CCR and going up around the bend, I don't think of fireworks). Unfortunately, the moon was in the direct line of fire for each shot of fireworks, yet none of them hit and the moon was still standing in the end. Hayden did pretty well the whole time and watched with little emotion. It may have been shock and awe. We drive near Rhythm & Booms and then bike the rest of the way in. The boys did really well with the bike trailer. They did a nice job staying in place and holding on for dear life as I zipped them through crowds, over curbs, and speeding down hills.
But tonight was just a great show. Nice job Boom & Rhythms. If you want help picking out music, then let me know. Following are pictures.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Odds and Ends
John & Kate Plus . . . Separate! Poor kids. This was doomed from the start. I blame . . . . Guess who by posting your guess in the comment section.
Donovan and Hayden saw their friend Maddox in Iowa City this weekend. Maddox is a sweet little boy who loves to smile and laugh. Thanks for the great visit Jenn and Mike.
If you want to see pictures of our new house, then come take them yourself. We welcome all visitors provided you bring a six pack and your moving gloves.
Melissa bought the boys a pool. They absolutely loved it tonight. Cousin Sonja and Cousin Carson came over tonight to hang out in the pool as well. I think all of them had a ball. It was great to see.
Donovan and Hayden saw their friend Maddox in Iowa City this weekend. Maddox is a sweet little boy who loves to smile and laugh. Thanks for the great visit Jenn and Mike.
If you want to see pictures of our new house, then come take them yourself. We welcome all visitors provided you bring a six pack and your moving gloves.
Melissa bought the boys a pool. They absolutely loved it tonight. Cousin Sonja and Cousin Carson came over tonight to hang out in the pool as well. I think all of them had a ball. It was great to see.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Props (and UNprops) to Aunt Laura and Uncle Scott
Props to Laura and Scott for delivering the Step 2 Playset for the boys and for helping set it up. Very Cool. Also, props to them for helping us around house including hanging blinds and for figuring out a shower towel bar was broken. Unprops to Uncle Scott for teaching the boys to cut their wrists with their play knife set. The play knives are for cutting play vegetables, not flesh, veins or arteries. Come again!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Grandpa Gulya
Grandpa Gulya passed away Tuesday night. Three weeks ago, he fell while getting a pizza and needed surgery to repair a few broken bones. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to recover from the surgery. My grandma, dad and my aunts and uncles were able to be present with him by his side until he passed.
Grandpa was very compassionate and passionate. He always asked about us and how we were doing. Grandpa always taught us that education and reading were important to our development. He also taught us about service to our country and more importantly love for it. My Grandpa Gulya had a very soothing voice which I will never forget. As a teacher and father of seven, he probably had to raise that voice a few times, maybe at my dad, but he was always a very kind man to us.
Grandpa, Grandma, and my dad, mom, and aunts and uncles, our thoughts are with you today as you celebrate Grandpa's life and his journey to the next place.
Grandpa was very compassionate and passionate. He always asked about us and how we were doing. Grandpa always taught us that education and reading were important to our development. He also taught us about service to our country and more importantly love for it. My Grandpa Gulya had a very soothing voice which I will never forget. As a teacher and father of seven, he probably had to raise that voice a few times, maybe at my dad, but he was always a very kind man to us.
Grandpa, Grandma, and my dad, mom, and aunts and uncles, our thoughts are with you today as you celebrate Grandpa's life and his journey to the next place.
Hayden and Donovan got a new house
And Papa got a brand new Funk!!!! And Mommama got her groove . . . it never left.
We closed on Friday, and we are busy packing up stuff to move into it. Oh the joy of not sleeping and packing things so that we can . . . you guessed it, unpack it 24 hours later. The nice thing for D&H is there is a B.F. Park across the street from their new pad. They also have a B.F. Bonus Room in the house that they can use as a play room. Their dad has a nice-sized finished basement for his play room. Their mom has a B.F. master bathroom and bedroom to sleep in. Yeah for Mommama!
FYI, this explains why postings have been down for the last months. We have been busy as you can tell making a "change." Even though we are moving, Melissa and I are both keeping our current jobs and staying with our same employers. Melissa will remain President and CEO of our house, and I will continue with my position. The cats will continue to howl. They know something is up. D.O. Double G went up north with grandma and grandpa so she wouldn't have to worry about bark bark barking all day today at the movers. Hailey is a tough little dog. She barked her way through her citronella collar. We are going to get her a shirt that says, "Dog fought the citronella collar, and the dog won!" or "I beat Citronella."
We closed on Friday, and we are busy packing up stuff to move into it. Oh the joy of not sleeping and packing things so that we can . . . you guessed it, unpack it 24 hours later. The nice thing for D&H is there is a B.F. Park across the street from their new pad. They also have a B.F. Bonus Room in the house that they can use as a play room. Their dad has a nice-sized finished basement for his play room. Their mom has a B.F. master bathroom and bedroom to sleep in. Yeah for Mommama!
FYI, this explains why postings have been down for the last months. We have been busy as you can tell making a "change." Even though we are moving, Melissa and I are both keeping our current jobs and staying with our same employers. Melissa will remain President and CEO of our house, and I will continue with my position. The cats will continue to howl. They know something is up. D.O. Double G went up north with grandma and grandpa so she wouldn't have to worry about bark bark barking all day today at the movers. Hailey is a tough little dog. She barked her way through her citronella collar. We are going to get her a shirt that says, "Dog fought the citronella collar, and the dog won!" or "I beat Citronella."
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