Monday, June 30, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
Summertime, FINALLY
Can you believe that it's June 23 and I am FINALLY done blogging the month of May? Seriously, that it exactly why we had Autumn's birthday party in June! Speaking of, Part 1 of her Frozen party is over at Passing Pinwheels! Part 2 should be up tomorrow. The summer has been pretty good so far! Not too stressful which is good. Autumn is going to camp a couple days a week and that's fun. On non camp days, she gets a bit in the morning to chill and be lazy. Like this:
That bag next to her is Autumn's swim bag. She's doing swim lessons with my friend Christy since the level 4 and 5 Red Cross swim lessons are at times that we can't make it. I'm also taking her once a week or so to swim a few laps and then play a bit at the gym pool. I'm not sure if we're going to do the swim team again this year but we'll see! She loves to swim, though, so swim team or not we're really working with her this summer.
The beginning of June was crazy wet. We've been able to play in rain and puddles and even entertain ourselves with drops while waiting to get into a restaurant! We don't go out very often and I can't for the life of me remember why we were eating out that night but there must have been some reason.
We have the sad news that Kyle and Lindsay are having to move out of the house across the street. We're all super sad. They even tried to put an offer on the house but the owner wasn't interested. The neighborhood is lamenting big time! I'm so sad that we won't be able to just tap on the door and do this kind of thing. Have I used the word sad enough in this paragraph?
My aikido classes are ongoing throughout the summer (YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO COME) so we're still at it! How cute are these guys? We did a jo day and they did a fantastic job. Summer is either feast or famine in all my classes--everyone or hardly anyone depending on travel. This one was pretty small but it worked out because they are all roughly the same age and skill level so class when quite well.
We did have a sad (there's that word again...) Saturday night/Sunday morning. Autumn forgot that she had pizza on Friday and had ice cream on Saturday which is a recipe for sad tummy times. I didn't know because she went to eat without us so I was surprised when she ran into our room at about 4am, saying her tummy hurt. She climbed in and I tried to calm her down. She had her head on my shoulder and she's not much of a snuggler these days so it was kind of nice. BUT. Thank goodness Mike got the barf bucket because right as I was falling back to sleep, she sat up and said, "I AM GOING TO THROW UP" and immediately did so into the bucket. CLOSE CALL. She settled down a after hanging out in our bathroom for a while and we made her a pallet on the floor (because she likes to sleep like a starfish and also because puke). Note the ponytail for better puking access. She made it about 2 hours before it all started over again. So sad! But, by 10am, all was well again!
While all this was happening, this is pretty much how Molly took it. She's like, whatever, I puke alllllll the time and you don't see me being dramatic. Full disclosure, I didn't take this photo that day. She was doing some wildlife watching sometime this month.
Kind of funny thing about Molly. A friend gave us a cat bed that her cat turned her nose up at. Molly didn't even acknowledge it after burying her face in it a time or two to smell. What does she lay on instead? Blocks and shoes. Cats are weird.
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far! May you have occasional times when you are as comfy as a kitty.
That bag next to her is Autumn's swim bag. She's doing swim lessons with my friend Christy since the level 4 and 5 Red Cross swim lessons are at times that we can't make it. I'm also taking her once a week or so to swim a few laps and then play a bit at the gym pool. I'm not sure if we're going to do the swim team again this year but we'll see! She loves to swim, though, so swim team or not we're really working with her this summer.
The beginning of June was crazy wet. We've been able to play in rain and puddles and even entertain ourselves with drops while waiting to get into a restaurant! We don't go out very often and I can't for the life of me remember why we were eating out that night but there must have been some reason.
We have the sad news that Kyle and Lindsay are having to move out of the house across the street. We're all super sad. They even tried to put an offer on the house but the owner wasn't interested. The neighborhood is lamenting big time! I'm so sad that we won't be able to just tap on the door and do this kind of thing. Have I used the word sad enough in this paragraph?
My aikido classes are ongoing throughout the summer (YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO COME) so we're still at it! How cute are these guys? We did a jo day and they did a fantastic job. Summer is either feast or famine in all my classes--everyone or hardly anyone depending on travel. This one was pretty small but it worked out because they are all roughly the same age and skill level so class when quite well.
We did have a sad (there's that word again...) Saturday night/Sunday morning. Autumn forgot that she had pizza on Friday and had ice cream on Saturday which is a recipe for sad tummy times. I didn't know because she went to eat without us so I was surprised when she ran into our room at about 4am, saying her tummy hurt. She climbed in and I tried to calm her down. She had her head on my shoulder and she's not much of a snuggler these days so it was kind of nice. BUT. Thank goodness Mike got the barf bucket because right as I was falling back to sleep, she sat up and said, "I AM GOING TO THROW UP" and immediately did so into the bucket. CLOSE CALL. She settled down a after hanging out in our bathroom for a while and we made her a pallet on the floor (because she likes to sleep like a starfish and also because puke). Note the ponytail for better puking access. She made it about 2 hours before it all started over again. So sad! But, by 10am, all was well again!
While all this was happening, this is pretty much how Molly took it. She's like, whatever, I puke alllllll the time and you don't see me being dramatic. Full disclosure, I didn't take this photo that day. She was doing some wildlife watching sometime this month.
Kind of funny thing about Molly. A friend gave us a cat bed that her cat turned her nose up at. Molly didn't even acknowledge it after burying her face in it a time or two to smell. What does she lay on instead? Blocks and shoes. Cats are weird.
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far! May you have occasional times when you are as comfy as a kitty.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Spring Showcase Time AND MORE
I forgot to post a couple of really cute beach pictures last week. LOOK AT THESE FACES.
We added Mr. Hudson and after many takes, I got one with all four looking sort of at me! Ha! Fun times with cousins.
And, one more, look at how incredibly happy this cat is to see her loving family. SO HAPPY.
Anyway, Autumn had her Spring Showcase and, as always, it was a great production. Autumn was only in the ballet portion and they did the Little Mermaid. Because she's one day a week, she was only in one dance. I really wish I could get her to do lyrical or jazz, though, because that's my favorite part of the Showcase. Tap is out of the question, though, because she hates the noise.
Before her dress rehearsal, Autumn did some dancing for me and I took about a zillion pictures because she's awesome and hilarious with her drama.
My mom and I are also jealous of her muscles. In a few of these she's looking kinda cut!
Gazing into the distance...
This one, I might have to frame. Too bad about the bag in the photo but I took this running into the program. I don't know why we were running behind but this is exactly why I take pictures before the dress rehearsal.
Afterward, we took our now-traditional photos with Lainey and Pd. I have no idea why I didn't get one with my mom, though. I really thought I did.
I don't usually get a photo of myself but this time I remembered! Check out her crazy dilated eyes.
On the way out, one of Autumn's little friends caught her. They used to be in the same class but Autumn is a little older and she ended up moving up and the friend moved to a younger class. Autumn misses her a lot so I'm glad they got to hang out a little.
I'm not sure what I'll be blogging about here next week BUT sometime this week I'm going to post photos from Autumn's very late birthday party at Passing Pinwheels! We had a special guest and some very happy folks:
We added Mr. Hudson and after many takes, I got one with all four looking sort of at me! Ha! Fun times with cousins.
And, one more, look at how incredibly happy this cat is to see her loving family. SO HAPPY.
Anyway, Autumn had her Spring Showcase and, as always, it was a great production. Autumn was only in the ballet portion and they did the Little Mermaid. Because she's one day a week, she was only in one dance. I really wish I could get her to do lyrical or jazz, though, because that's my favorite part of the Showcase. Tap is out of the question, though, because she hates the noise.
Before her dress rehearsal, Autumn did some dancing for me and I took about a zillion pictures because she's awesome and hilarious with her drama.
My mom and I are also jealous of her muscles. In a few of these she's looking kinda cut!
Gazing into the distance...
This one, I might have to frame. Too bad about the bag in the photo but I took this running into the program. I don't know why we were running behind but this is exactly why I take pictures before the dress rehearsal.
Afterward, we took our now-traditional photos with Lainey and Pd. I have no idea why I didn't get one with my mom, though. I really thought I did.
I don't usually get a photo of myself but this time I remembered! Check out her crazy dilated eyes.
On the way out, one of Autumn's little friends caught her. They used to be in the same class but Autumn is a little older and she ended up moving up and the friend moved to a younger class. Autumn misses her a lot so I'm glad they got to hang out a little.
I'm not sure what I'll be blogging about here next week BUT sometime this week I'm going to post photos from Autumn's very late birthday party at Passing Pinwheels! We had a special guest and some very happy folks:
Monday, June 9, 2014
Fun Times at the Beach! Mostly...
Oh, man. It's almost mid-June and I am still blogging May!! This is why we waited until June to do Autumn's birthday party. May is just such a crazy month. But fun! Check these guys out chillin' on the beach. Beach bums!
It wasn't all relaxation, though. Autumn loves to swim. Here she is practicing her back stroke in the ocean. Not too shabby! It's enough to alllllmost make me wish we had a pool at the house. Except no. Because I am way too lazy for that.
The littlest Colleys got in on the beach action, too. Hudson played in the sand...
And so did this little miss! It seriously seems like just yesterday we were taking pictures of Autumn in the sand being cute.
I just made the mistake of looking at old photos and now I am all nostalgic and sad because OMG WHAT THE HECK WHEN WAS SHE THIS SMALLLLLLLL. Autumn was only 17 months old here.
Siiiiigh. Well, Ellie took to the ocean more smoothly than Autumn did. Autumn wasn't a fan of the noise for a long time. Look at how cute Ellie and Kyle are here.
That face!!!
And look at these lovely ladies. It's so funny because when people see Autumn with me but they don't see Mike, they think she's my twin. But, I think it's only because they haven't seen her with the Colleys.
Oh, wait. The picture wasn't quite right. BAM! KIRI THE KIWI TIME.
We really had a great weekend at the beach. My only regret is that I didn't get a family photo this time around! Mike's eyelid was either sunburned or bitten so his poor eye swelled nearly shut. He, for obvious reasons, completely shunned the camera. Well, except for this. He crashed at the family reunion because he had to take a benadryl late in the day.
Keep an eye on Passing Pinwheels! I have some fun things coming up about Autumn's birthday and Tamara's wedding. Plus, Friday was, if you can believe it, what would have been Garrett's third birthday. Time flies, doesn't it? Anyway, next week here on Tales from Our Life, it's Autumn's dance recital!
It wasn't all relaxation, though. Autumn loves to swim. Here she is practicing her back stroke in the ocean. Not too shabby! It's enough to alllllmost make me wish we had a pool at the house. Except no. Because I am way too lazy for that.
The littlest Colleys got in on the beach action, too. Hudson played in the sand...
And so did this little miss! It seriously seems like just yesterday we were taking pictures of Autumn in the sand being cute.
I just made the mistake of looking at old photos and now I am all nostalgic and sad because OMG WHAT THE HECK WHEN WAS SHE THIS SMALLLLLLLL. Autumn was only 17 months old here.
Siiiiigh. Well, Ellie took to the ocean more smoothly than Autumn did. Autumn wasn't a fan of the noise for a long time. Look at how cute Ellie and Kyle are here.
That face!!!
And look at these lovely ladies. It's so funny because when people see Autumn with me but they don't see Mike, they think she's my twin. But, I think it's only because they haven't seen her with the Colleys.
Oh, wait. The picture wasn't quite right. BAM! KIRI THE KIWI TIME.
We really had a great weekend at the beach. My only regret is that I didn't get a family photo this time around! Mike's eyelid was either sunburned or bitten so his poor eye swelled nearly shut. He, for obvious reasons, completely shunned the camera. Well, except for this. He crashed at the family reunion because he had to take a benadryl late in the day.
Keep an eye on Passing Pinwheels! I have some fun things coming up about Autumn's birthday and Tamara's wedding. Plus, Friday was, if you can believe it, what would have been Garrett's third birthday. Time flies, doesn't it? Anyway, next week here on Tales from Our Life, it's Autumn's dance recital!
Monday, June 2, 2014
School Year Wrap Up
Oh, my gosh, the last couple of weeks have been so crazy!! I wanted to wrap up May and then we've got the beach, Autumn's dance recital, AND her first oreos and milk experience!! For now, I finally found the pictures of Autumn blowing out her birthday candle!
Friday after her birthday, Autumn went to the doctor and did a great job. Usually the doctor is a traumatic event but not this time! The finger prick lady was a pro and gave her Frozen stickers. And, for the first time ever, Autumn talked to the doctor! She brought her Doc McStuffin kit. We always try to bring some kind of doctor kit with us. Seems to help some.
Afterward, we went to Sheridan's for ice cream which was a terrible idea. Between that and the cheese dip Friday, poor Autumn had tummy aches on Saturday. But she loved it at the time! Side note: Autumn has spent her entire life in the 3rd percentile for both height and weight. The doctor has never been concerned because Mike and I aren't giants. This time Autumn had a pretty significant growth spurt. 25th percentile! Man. I knew she'd been growing like crazy but I had no idea it was as drastic as all that!
Moving to the next week. before school was out, they had field day! It was supposed to be on Autumn's birthday but they got rained out. It worked out, though, because I think it's better for everything to be spread out a little more. Autumn loves field day. As evidence by some serious cheering. Or yelling. Both.
I got pictures of all the kids running and that was so fun. They ran their little legs and hearts out on this relay race.
Her class also played super hard at guard the castle. Last year, Autumn was a guard. Her team lost but hers was the only tower standing! This year she was an attacker. Her class lost their round but they did a great job! Do you like Autumn's flamingo socks? Her ponytail is pink, too, but it doesn't show up in the pictures very well.
Monday was Field Day. Wednesday I did the Accelerated Reader awards with their class and Friday was the LAST. DAY. WHAT. First day is on the left, last day is on the right. I have no idea why that first day photo is so terrible.
I have to go mope now. I love Autumn at this age just like I've loved every stage but stillllll sooooo saaaaaad she's growing up! Waaaah! Anyway, next week: the beach! recital! oreos! grumpy cat!
Friday after her birthday, Autumn went to the doctor and did a great job. Usually the doctor is a traumatic event but not this time! The finger prick lady was a pro and gave her Frozen stickers. And, for the first time ever, Autumn talked to the doctor! She brought her Doc McStuffin kit. We always try to bring some kind of doctor kit with us. Seems to help some.
Afterward, we went to Sheridan's for ice cream which was a terrible idea. Between that and the cheese dip Friday, poor Autumn had tummy aches on Saturday. But she loved it at the time! Side note: Autumn has spent her entire life in the 3rd percentile for both height and weight. The doctor has never been concerned because Mike and I aren't giants. This time Autumn had a pretty significant growth spurt. 25th percentile! Man. I knew she'd been growing like crazy but I had no idea it was as drastic as all that!
Moving to the next week. before school was out, they had field day! It was supposed to be on Autumn's birthday but they got rained out. It worked out, though, because I think it's better for everything to be spread out a little more. Autumn loves field day. As evidence by some serious cheering. Or yelling. Both.
I got pictures of all the kids running and that was so fun. They ran their little legs and hearts out on this relay race.
Her class also played super hard at guard the castle. Last year, Autumn was a guard. Her team lost but hers was the only tower standing! This year she was an attacker. Her class lost their round but they did a great job! Do you like Autumn's flamingo socks? Her ponytail is pink, too, but it doesn't show up in the pictures very well.
Monday was Field Day. Wednesday I did the Accelerated Reader awards with their class and Friday was the LAST. DAY. WHAT. First day is on the left, last day is on the right. I have no idea why that first day photo is so terrible.
I have to go mope now. I love Autumn at this age just like I've loved every stage but stillllll sooooo saaaaaad she's growing up! Waaaah! Anyway, next week: the beach! recital! oreos! grumpy cat!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Birthday fun day!
It was BIRTHDAY WEEEEEK!!! So much fun!! Autumn turned seven on Wednesday which was CRAZY. She also had career day at school and a doctor appointment but we'll look at that fun stuff next week. I made Autumn put on the birthday hat and pose. She wasn't feeling it but I made her dance around anyway. I can see this scenario playing out when she's, like, 16. Moooooooommmmmm, noooo haaaaat.
Wednesday ended up being way, way colder than I expected so I am glad Autumn wore those long socks! Also, these are the first shorts she's worn to school this year. Autumn hates shorts, khaki pants, and jeans. I think it's the seams that bother her because leggings and soft pants aren't really an issue. I got her these pants because Wednesday would have been field day if it didn't rain all day. It's rescheduled for today so you can guess where I'll be this afternoon! Oh, those socks? FLAMINGO SOCKS. I love it.
Penny and I brought Autumn her favorite lunch: chicken nuggets from McDonald's! It was soooo wet and rainy that we got drenched even with rain jackets and umbrellas. Our food bag broke open in the parking lot, nooooo. But, we had a great time with Autumn. And, I have a funny story about the people we sat near but you'll have to ask me in person. :D
Penny is the best Aunt ever. In addition to picking up some Elsa shoes and a wig for me, she got Autumn presents, an Olaf balloon, and a cookie cake! I set everything up, including the Elsa dress, on the breakfast room table so she saw it as soon as she came in. It's been a rough year so I'm so glad we were able to make Wednesday really special for Autumn!
We told Autumn that we'd cook whatever she wanted or take her to any restaurant. I have no idea why, but I thought her choice of La Hacienda was hilarious. I just didn't expect her to pick Mexican! Autumn had a taco and cheese dip. I think cheese dip was the lure of Mexican food. And her teacher tells me that Autumn's been talking about wanting to go to La Hacienda since Cinco de Mayo. I like how Ellie is patiently tolerating Autumn's affection. Also, note that Autumn wore her Elsa dress out. I am so happy she likes it!
The happy birthday bags gave it away and Autumn got what might be her first restaurant happy birthday song and hat that's been on who knows how many heads!! She enjoyed it, I think, but wasn't so sure about the fried ice cream. I ate it so that's okay. Ha.
Wednesday was just an all around great day!! I thought i had a photo of Autumn blowing out her cookie cake candle but I don't. I have no idea what I was doing instead of taking a picture. So, I guess for now, comfy Autumn says goodbye!
Wednesday ended up being way, way colder than I expected so I am glad Autumn wore those long socks! Also, these are the first shorts she's worn to school this year. Autumn hates shorts, khaki pants, and jeans. I think it's the seams that bother her because leggings and soft pants aren't really an issue. I got her these pants because Wednesday would have been field day if it didn't rain all day. It's rescheduled for today so you can guess where I'll be this afternoon! Oh, those socks? FLAMINGO SOCKS. I love it.
Penny and I brought Autumn her favorite lunch: chicken nuggets from McDonald's! It was soooo wet and rainy that we got drenched even with rain jackets and umbrellas. Our food bag broke open in the parking lot, nooooo. But, we had a great time with Autumn. And, I have a funny story about the people we sat near but you'll have to ask me in person. :D
Penny is the best Aunt ever. In addition to picking up some Elsa shoes and a wig for me, she got Autumn presents, an Olaf balloon, and a cookie cake! I set everything up, including the Elsa dress, on the breakfast room table so she saw it as soon as she came in. It's been a rough year so I'm so glad we were able to make Wednesday really special for Autumn!
We told Autumn that we'd cook whatever she wanted or take her to any restaurant. I have no idea why, but I thought her choice of La Hacienda was hilarious. I just didn't expect her to pick Mexican! Autumn had a taco and cheese dip. I think cheese dip was the lure of Mexican food. And her teacher tells me that Autumn's been talking about wanting to go to La Hacienda since Cinco de Mayo. I like how Ellie is patiently tolerating Autumn's affection. Also, note that Autumn wore her Elsa dress out. I am so happy she likes it!
The happy birthday bags gave it away and Autumn got what might be her first restaurant happy birthday song and hat that's been on who knows how many heads!! She enjoyed it, I think, but wasn't so sure about the fried ice cream. I ate it so that's okay. Ha.
Wednesday was just an all around great day!! I thought i had a photo of Autumn blowing out her cookie cake candle but I don't. I have no idea what I was doing instead of taking a picture. So, I guess for now, comfy Autumn says goodbye!
Monday, May 12, 2014
Autumn's last days as a 6 year old...wah!
OMG, EVERYONE. Autumn is going to be SEVEN on WEDNESDAY. How can this beeeeee? I've been working on her present. Her birthday party, which won't be huge, will be in June. It's a frozen party and I've been looking for one of the nice Elsa dresses but they sell out quickly and only those pricey 3rd party sellers have them--for $200!!! Which, no. So, I'm making her a dress and I'll give it to her on her actual birthday. I finished the dress remarkably quickly (I still have to hem it but I'm going to do that after she tries it on) but the cape is giving me some trouble. I'm back on track after a consult with nanny so I'll put it on the other blog after I do my Tamara's wedding post.
In other news, we went to the Fair on the Square in Collierville. I worked the Collierville Arts Academy booth Saturday and did a short demo on Sunday. So far no new students but a sensei can hope. On the plus side, I got to play with lightsabers.
We met one of Autumn's friends from school there Sunday and we had a good time. I am terrible at playdates so the Fair was a super fun way to do something different.
We met the neighbors at the school park on Wednesday. I don't know why, but it never dawned on me to hang out after school on a day when I don't have to run off to work to let Autumn play. She had a good time.
And while we were there, they decided to meet again at the library on Friday. That went better than I expected. They had fun for about an hour, looking at books and playing on the pretend fire truck. By the way, Autumn read her biggest chapter book yet! She read the junior novelization of the Frozen story--26 chapters! I'm going to have to direct her to different books now that I know she can handle that length.
Oh, and check it out, our roses are blooming! I need to prune them big time so I cut a whole swath and put it in Mike's office.
And, last thing for this week, Autumn and Mike went swimming at a friend's house. The water was super cold so I wasn't going near it! They were pretty cute, though. I swear Autumn is part fish! She splashed around and danced and practiced her swim strokes long after Mike wasn't able to take it anymore. Nice job 6.98 year old!
In other news, we went to the Fair on the Square in Collierville. I worked the Collierville Arts Academy booth Saturday and did a short demo on Sunday. So far no new students but a sensei can hope. On the plus side, I got to play with lightsabers.
We met one of Autumn's friends from school there Sunday and we had a good time. I am terrible at playdates so the Fair was a super fun way to do something different.
We met the neighbors at the school park on Wednesday. I don't know why, but it never dawned on me to hang out after school on a day when I don't have to run off to work to let Autumn play. She had a good time.
And while we were there, they decided to meet again at the library on Friday. That went better than I expected. They had fun for about an hour, looking at books and playing on the pretend fire truck. By the way, Autumn read her biggest chapter book yet! She read the junior novelization of the Frozen story--26 chapters! I'm going to have to direct her to different books now that I know she can handle that length.
Oh, and check it out, our roses are blooming! I need to prune them big time so I cut a whole swath and put it in Mike's office.
And, last thing for this week, Autumn and Mike went swimming at a friend's house. The water was super cold so I wasn't going near it! They were pretty cute, though. I swear Autumn is part fish! She splashed around and danced and practiced her swim strokes long after Mike wasn't able to take it anymore. Nice job 6.98 year old!
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