afternoon in the park

After preschool today we headed to Fairhaven Park to enjoy the fabulous weather. Aiden rode his scooter and Amelia and I cruised with the stroller. Got a few pictures of the kids. Had a good time until... one of the moms at the park said " I love your pants - are they snow pants? I felt like saying " NO, those are just my fat sausage legs" but I let it slide. Who would ask somebody if they were wearing snow pants??? (they were a pair of black "tearaway pants" from college that I know I need to get rid of but seriously??)

week end review

Last Friday Dale and I went out on a date! One of my New Years resolutions was date night each month. We went out for dinner this time but I'd like to try something different each month (not get stuck in the movie or dinner rut). I'd tell you guys what I want to do for February's date but I don't think Dale will go if he gets teased! Dinner was good we went to the new Anthony's grill restaurant down by the water and scored seats by the window without reservations!
Saturday morning I ran some errands and worked. Sunday we headed up to my parents for dinner. The kids had a great time and Grandma and Grandpa's! I'm sorry about the lame post I can't remember what I was going to say about the week end!
BTW Amelia has started taking a few steps at a time!
* big news we switched Amelia's car seat to forward facing on the drive up to Canada because the sun was in her eyes. 2 weeks early, aren't we naughty! Amelia was a lot happier about it than in the picture!

hotter than...

Yesterday I was trying to get Aiden to put a sweatshirt or coat on to leave the house. He kept saying he wasn't hot and I kept at him to choose something. Finally he said:
"Mom, I am sooo hot, do you know what I'm hotter than?"
"No, Aiden what are you hotter than?"
"Arizona!"
Because you've been to Arizona or we've ever talked about Arizona before, no.

FamilyFun: FamilyFun's Month of Meals for January 2008 - and More Family Fun

lots of people (present company included) have felt a little "stuck" in the dinner department. I found this online and I'm looking forward to trying some new kid friendly recipes!FamilyFun: FamilyFun's Month of Meals for January 2008 - and More Family Fun

Aiden's room

I like my little boys room. He has my bed and hope chest from college and Dale built the bookcase for him while I was still pregnant. I realized with both kids I have their namedisplayed all over their rooms. Amelia 5 and Aiden 7 times! I guess I really like their names.

Amelia's room

this morning I cleaned and organized the kids rooms. I love my kids rooms. They don't play in there but we read stories each night in there and I cherish that special time. I remember with each child sitting in their room pregnant, rocking in the glider, wondering if they were a boy or girl, what they would look like, what personality they would have. Their rooms reflect their personalities (or my perception of them).

monkeying around

I tried to get Amelia's picture taken in my childhood rocking chair but it was a little challenging!