Teila the Scientist

Teila attends Emerson Elem. which is in walking distance to Westwood High School, where it just so happens Auntie Mary attends. It fabulously wonderful circumstance allowed Teila to walk to WW for a science field trip the same time that Auntie Mary had science. Another fabulously fortunate circumstance is my neice Jayme, Kristen's daughter, also attends WW and is in the same science class! They both wanted Teila as their partner, but Mary "called" her first. However, Jayme did get Teila's good friend Savanna as her partner. They made some goo stuff. We are so lucky to have such wonderful Auntie's and cousins so close. Thank you Mary for taking these pics for me. I love them!!

Teila and Auntie Mary

Auntie Mary, Jayme, Savanna & Teila

Teila and Savanna

The goo stuff

The Boyle's visit!!

Eddie's sister has been here since before Christmas! I thought Iris was just teasing me when she finally bought her tickets back home for Feb. 10th. A special bonus was we got them for an extra week because of the blizzards in NY. We have had so much fun. What have we been doing since the Boyles have been here? Here it is in a nutshell:

Laughing, tons of playing, many dinners, hours of visiting, very little fighting, more enjoyment than I can express and:

a little of this:




A little of that:



too much of this (everyone knows how I feel about these creatures inside my house or too close to my face...DISGUSTING!!) Charlie knows though, once he was trying to ask for something to carry the lizards in and Teila brought the jar inside, I looked at the jar with what must have been a very displeased, uncomfortable look, and Charlie patiently said, "take the jar outside Teila" and continued with our conversation.



A little more than they are used to of these (and more than I will ever admit).

Here's a quick story; for some reason Iris doesn't like her kids to just take without asking. So recently when Iris wasn't here, Anja was getting ready to go and take Jane with her, Jane went to get a fruit snack for her and Opal, when I said "Jane, did you want a fruitsnack?" implying that she must first ask, she said "no thanks, I already got one." After Anja and I could gain control of our laughter, not easy I might add, we got her to ask politely for it.

A totally obnoxious amount of this (computer playing). With all of the little darlings squished on to this one chair as can possibly fit. The timer was indeed used so everyone could take a turn. But that is ALL they wanted to do some days.


We had such a wonderful time. I wanted to tell Iris when I gave her a good bye hug, but tears came instead and so I just said nothing. Petra and Charlie spent the night many times. They are all such a joy to have around. It was beyond words to have them here and be able to see them whenever I wanted. I will miss them all very much. But I guess Tim misses them more. Only 10 more months till next Christmas. I can hardly wait!!

Names

What about Luke? John, Joseph and Jacob? I like it, but there is also a little boy in the ward who is barely 18 mon. named Jacob and I have a cousin who named their kid Jake, which is probably what I could call him. Luke is kinda growing on me. I've never known a not cute Luke... Nothing is decided yet.

hair

My dilemma is I really liked my short hair cut...when I did it. But I did not like not having a pony tail. The pony tail wins, because it is so nice to just throw it back and have no worries. But I keep looking at that picture of me holding Creighton (Tegan's) in the backpack, and I miss it.

I'm just lamenting...(is that the right word)

New family pictures to come soon. Well, at least we've taken them.

Sweet Surprises

A few days ago it was my birthday and I have some things to report. First, I found out the baby is actually a BOY!! (If you scroll down to the post below, you will understand my surprise.) We broke the cycle!! So this was exciting to find out on my birthday.

Also, I woke up to Eddie doing dishes at 7 in the morning, so I wouldn't have to do them. If you knew me and the dishes situation, you would know how thoughtful this was. He also took out the trash and recycle garbage and he even put a new sack in the garbage. I know that seems ridiculous and I'm not trying to make fun of him. He really put forth the extra effort to do a really nice job on the kitchen and I really appreciated it.

Then at night I went out to PF Changs, which I've never been too and went to see the play Arsenic and Old Lace. I ended up being late to PF Changs because I thought I knew the way and didn't and drove way past. But I liked the restraunt. I got the Honey Crispy Chicken, but I tried lots of other peoples stuff which is unusual for me. We were late to the play and had to walk in after it had started, but we all enjoyed it and I'm glad they let us in!!

So I had a good day. I need to figure out a name for this boy. But I had a good time. Sorry no pictures, with running late, there just wasn't time!

The new baby... what is it??????

I think we can all figure out what the gender of the baby is going to be by looking through the pictures below. I would just like for you all to notice the pattern. I find out what the baby is today, which I am still excited for, but I think it's obvious. Maybe we will break the cycle, but I doubt it.


Teg's #1 - my #1


Teg's #2 -- My #2


Teg's #3 --- My #3

Teg's #4 ---- My #4
?????????????
Teg's #5 ----- my #5

The Nutcracker with Aunt Shyla

Aunt Shyla had a great idea to take Teila to The Nutcracker playing at the Mesa Arts Center this holiday season. It was REALLY cool. Teila used to dance and so she really enjoyed it. Shyla said it was catered to kids with their brightly colored costumes, etc. It was great and Teila LOVED going with Aunt Shyla. And who wouldn't be happy with going to El Charro first! Thank you Aunt Shyla.

Mom and I loved it too!!

We saw one of Shy's old roommates. Josie and Shy look so cute, I couldn't resist putting this up!

like mother like daughter

This little habit of mine (I'm on the left) puts my good friend in a stupor. She doesn't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for me. Probably some of both. Then to have Annie (on the right) walk in to her house today!! She was speechless. The funny thing is Annie did it herself!! (I'm so proud)

All I can say is I like to wear socks, but not shoes, most the day when it's chilly. I think this method is practical and convenient. And like my sister in law says "don't knock it till you try it."

How will potty training go?

Is it just me or will potty training a bit of a challenge? She seems kinda attached...

(again with her shirt off? I really don't know why this is.)

what's new

So my big news is that I am expecting!! Another baby that is. I am about 12 weeks right now. I've been feeling pretty good. Another reason I haven't done hardly any posts (not that I do that much anyway) is that I was in charge of the FALL FESTIVAL at Johnny's school. This is their only fundraiser and I decided last year I would take it over. Why? I don't know. No one else was volunteering. This is what happens when you start to attend PTO meetings just to get to know the school better and find out what is going on. Highly over rated!! As much as work as the FF was, It wasn't as bad as I thought. And in all truthfulness, I'm kinda glad to have had something that made me get up and get out most days. I actually think it made me feel a little better this pregnancy. So I will be due in June. Eddie and I are fighting about names, which we have never done before. Really, we almost have to not talk about it. But it will all be fine I'm sure. We are excited to have another one.