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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Overheard

Recent conversations between the littles:

While watching the Olympics opening ceremonies, particularly the beginning with the snowboarder:
I: When I grow up, I am gonna be a doctor.
O: When I grow up, I am going to be a snowboarder in the Olympics and carry the flag.

While talking about our upcoming trip to Fort Meyers Beach Florida:
O: We are going to see dolphins.
I: I am going to ride on a dolphin.
O: The dolphin won't like that Bella, it won't let you.
I: Yes, I be nice. I say "Hi, I am Bella" and then he lets me ride on.
I: And I hold on really tight
O: But Isabelle, the dolphins go under the water, how are you going to breathe.
I: It is ok, I just do this: she puts her hands over her face. I be fine

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentines Day

Friday, February 5, 2010

January 365

Last year I started a 365 project, taking a photo a day to document our lives over the course of a year. And even though I took photos almost each and every day, I gave up documenting and printing in February. I have no regrets and love to look back on those few weeks that did get documented. So, I have taken on the project again and hope that I get further this year. Here is a glimpse of our lives in January:

Puzzle Girl:

Artist Boy:

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Last Summer

Here is what the kids were up to in the summer. Click on the images to see them larger.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Tales from the Scales

As many of you know, I have been doing the Weight Watchers program for over a year now and have had my ups and downs. I have lost a total of 60.6lbs to date and am feeling very proud of this accomplishment. I will be reporting my Tales from the Scales on a monthly basis here for a few reasons - to keep myself on track, to share my excitement and frankly to show off new slimmer pictures.

I am almost half way to my goal...stay tuned for updates.

~jen~

BEFORE 2007:

FEBRUARY 2009 - reaching my 10% goal:

APRIL 2009:

SEPTEMBER 2009 5K for Terry Fox:

DEC 2009:

Sunday, January 31, 2010

2009 Review

I am having a hard time these days finding time to scrapbook, but I can always find a few minutes to put together a quick digital page. Here are 2 I did this morning. I love that I can use the same template and make layouts that look very different. I love that I do not have to pull out my glue and paper cutter and the rest of the supplies. I love that there is virtually no cleanup. I love that in the span of 30 minutes (after choosing photos) I can have 2 layouts done, blogged and uploaded to costco for printing. I love digital scrapbooking in a way that I never thought possible...thanks mom.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Overheard

As he lay in bed this morning, alternately stretching and then pulling the blankets up over his head to shield out the light, "Today is a good day. Today is free-time-Friday at school. Today is pizza day, for lunch & dinner AND Today is swimming. Today is my best day ever." Then he came out from under the blankets, threw his arms around me and gave me the warmest, biggest hug and said, "Thank you for taking me swimming today mama, I love you."

Gotta say...that was the very best start to the day for this mama. He has such a zest for life and has such a great way of looking at things. Love this boy.

Monday, January 25, 2010

10 Things : January 2010

:two teeth lost in two days. He created scavenger hunts for the tooth fairy to figure out to find his teeth, and she created scavenger hunts for him to solve to find his money...fun!