I've been BUG tagged! Here are 10 things that BUG me!
1. Hannah puts her night-time pull-up by our bed every morning so that we have a pleasant smell to wake up to.
2. Naked feet touching me, especially toe nails.
3. Getting hit in the face by a flying blankie.
4. Mini-vans! I drive one, but only because I have to. Every other mini-van in the world drives 5-10 mph below the speed limit, especially when you can't get around them.
5. White walls. I need some color!
6. Hour long bathroom trips.
7. Money. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
8. Kids who ask for food all day long and then don't eat their dinner.
9. "Mommy? Mommy? Mommy? Mommy? Mommy? Mommy?"
10. Non-assertiveness. If you want something than go out and get it!
I tag whoever wants to make their own venting list!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Bugged
Friday, January 23, 2009
Back in the Saddle Again
We are settling into Greeley and finding our places. Just this week I was able to audition for and get accepted into the Greeley Chorale. It is a community choir that is very good and has all varieties of people in it. They are even going on tour to Greece in May. I'm pretty rusty as far as singing goes and my audition was HORRIBLE to say the least. BUT, the wonderful conductor saw past my faults and could see what I really can do. I talked with him after rehearsal on Wednesday night and he was extremely impressed with the quality that I added to the soprano section. I think he's pretty excited to have a young, fresh voice in the choir. There are a few warbly voices that need the balance of an even voice. I'm very excited for the chance to sing again. The only draw back is that my brother, Chris is getting married in Washington two days after the spring concert. So, given the situation, travel, activities, etc. I will be opting out of the concert. It is the only concert of the spring season. The conductor loved my voice so much though that he wants me to stay in and keep rehearsing with them until the concert. It feels great to be "back in the saddle again!"
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ballet & Tap
Hannah went to her new Ballet & Tap class last night and had a fabulous time! We went to the two year old class last night, but will start the three year old class next week. I have never seen anything so cute as these little two year olds prancing around in their ballet outfits and having the time of their lives. I was very impressed with how well they listened to directions and did what they were told. Notice Hannah checking herself out in the mirror as she prances by with her horsie.
Baby Bums
Baby bums are the absolute best! (next to baby laughs and chocolate.) Jacob LOVES to be naked, so we let him roam around for a while the other night. The poor kid was totally oblivious to the fact that we were taking embarrassing photos of him that are going to haunt him for the rest of his life.
Tumbleweeds
We had a really windy night one night and woke up in the morning with two large tumbleweeds on our back porch. This is the smaller of the two. Jacob was enthralled with them and sat at the back window for probably 10 minutes staring at them.
Christmas Morning 2008
Christmas morning was lots of fun. We were thrilled to see that Santa had eaten all FIVE of his cookies and drank his milk. Hannah had been up discovering the loot before she came to get us, so all ready new what was down there. When the kids got down the stairs, Jacob made a bee-line for his new activity table and spent most of his day there, literally! He would play with it and go to something else and they come back and play with it some more. This table actually got him to stand himself up. He wasn't doing it before he got it. Hannah was excited to get a doctor's kit, a play dough kit, jewelry, and a cd-player, which she dances to and plays music on while she's in her play room every day. She also received a new princess coloring book and was very excited about the sparkly stickers that were included (see the video). Brent received the 3rd Eragon book, clothes and the Court Jester. Cami got new slippers, a bag, and TWO Carrie Underwood CD's. Santa left his loot and we had a great Christmas. Thanks Santa!
Christmas Eve
The Jurich Family: Nick, Linnea & Gracie
Hannah in her new pajamas from Grandma Luke (Thanks Grandma!)
Hannah opening pajamas.
Hannah & Gracie "helping" with the cookies and having a grand time with the flour.
We had the great pleasure of having our friends, Gracie, Linnea & Nick over for Christmas Eve dinner. These wonderful friends of our moved to Fort Collins the same weekend we did and have no family here. We had a great time eating dinner, making cookies, catching up, and reading the Christmas story with them.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Jacob's 1st Birthday: The Cake!
Jacob THOROUGHLY enjoyed his cake! He dug in to it like a pro. We actually gave him two pieces since he downed his first one so quickly.
Jacob's 1st Birthday: The Presents!
Jacob had a great time opening presents. He got new clothes, a pop-up toy, and an interactive riding toy that he loves! Hannah was trying very hard to be a big helper and ended up in tears a few times for trying to help too much. This is the same day that we moved into our new house. We were very lucky to have Grandpa & Grandma Powell here to help us get settled and to help celebrate Jacob's birthday.
Buddies
Jacob and Jack have become great buddies! They get very excited to see each other and play with each other. Here are some cute pictures of them hanging out in the tent together and a video of both boys dancing.
Snuggles
This was in Bozeman when I came home from work on a Saturday afternoon and found everyone asleep. Nothing is sweeter than a sleeping child snuggled up to the guy you're in love with!