Chasing Time

3.28.2011

Sew Cute!

Wow I wish I could sew! One of a few crafts I wish I would make the time to learn and add to my list of things dabble in.
Thanks to the wonder of Facebook, I connected with an old childhood friend of mine. She also blogs, and features an ETSY store of the week. This week: ThomasPark. They are doing a giveaway. Check out her blog Stellbelle & Rubylou to get in on it! I sure got entered! I am IN LOVE with the Audrey Dress. Callie would go nuts for this Twirlly Dress! So many patterns to choose from. I'd never get her in a pair of pants again!

3.14.2011

A Capital Idea!

So many adventures, so little time! This one needs to be posted now while it's still a hot topic.

A picture of our current events, through the eyes of a 9 yr old!
We just happenend to be in the area, so I decided to take Trent to witness a part of history. We went to check out the action at The Capital. Can't go on Facebook with out seeing the comment wars. (PLEASE NO COMMENT WARS HERE! I am Switzerland!) I don't follow politics. I don't even watch the news or read the news paper, but this is an event everyone knows about. After driving for 20 minutes to find a parking spot which ended up being in somone's apartment complex spot, shhhhhh! (The conflict brought the rebel out of me!) Here's our little brush with the winds of change.

Once again, Trent comes though with the most perfect thing to say. "It's like a parade, but I don't know if they are going to throw candy or torches!" I can cofidently say, not once did I feel unsafe.

3.07.2011

An Admiral-able Birthday

Happy Birthday Trent and Marshall. What a way to celebrate your special days, Skating at the Admiral's Game! Woo Hoo! I was even able to get Trent's name announced at the game and up on the marquee.

I do have to say this year was pretty cool. (Click here to read about last year) Since I was the event coordinator, I made sure we really did it up! Trent had the opportunity to be announced in the line-up with the Admirals players at the beginning of the game.

While they were waiting for that to happen, they also got to hang out with a couple of the Superbowl Champion - Green Bay Packers. Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Desmond Bishop. I had gone up to get into position for the line-up, so I missed that photo-op, but they got signed pictures from the players.

Once again. Thanks to the Milwaukee Admirals Organization for providing such an amazing opportunity for these boys!

Trent was also lucky enough to celebrate his birthday with a new bike!

And Dirt Cake by request.

2.23.2011

Spring?

Not yet, but a whole flock of these welcomed visitors gobbled up every last berry on the tree in our front yard today.

Trent's birthday is 2 weeks away, that means next weekend will be beautiful. The weekend before his birthday has always given us a little taste of what's to come! Plus, the groundhog finally saw his shadow this year!

2.18.2011

A Glimpse Into the Future.

The H.S. cheerleaders hosted a cheer clinic for the elementary girls complete with a chance to try out the pyramid, (which I didn't think was such a good idea!) and performance at the girls basketball game.

Of course TwinkleToes are the shoe of choice for a future cheerleader.

2.14.2011

Love All Around Us

Happy Valentine's Day.
No use crying over spilled milk. Especially when it's heart shaped. Not exactly my idea of a Valentine! I liked the chocolate fondue better!

More love:

2.10.2011

Our Hockey Life

About this time of year we start to say to ourselves, "will it ever end?". The hockey season that is! It's a love/hate relationship. We do love it, but there comes a time when we need to let our love go for a little bit so we can love it even more when it comes back!
The great thing is, pond hockey renews the interest a little. At least once or twice a year we get to go skate on the Lake. Usually weather permitting one of those times is for Gran and Leah's birthday. A great day for a skate.
This year one of the neighborhood Dad's organized a little game for the boys in Trent's class. Trent was severely handicapped by the fact that is was a boots only game! I had so much fun watching these boys enjoy themselves so much.
We were lucky with ice conditions this year. Actually got out 4 times!
One more month of hockey. We can do it! I'll just keep looking forward to my perennial favorite:Skating at the Admirals Game!

Say What???

Trent's Principal's Halloween costume was a Viking Woman. Trent:"My worst fear, my Principal is a Viking. She'll tie our arms and legs to horses and rip our legs off!" (I'm actually glad he fears her!)
Trent broke a glow stick and the glow stuff went into his eye. Once the trauma of getting it out was over he said, "Wouldn't that be awesome if I turned into a superhero now and I could shoot acid out of my eye?" (There's always a BRIGHT side!)
Trent: "If the teenagers TP'd the forest, then it would be there for you if you ever needed to go #2, plus then the TP would be going back to its source." (Very practical and intuitive Trent!)
Mom Looking at Swimsuits on-line. Trent:"Mom, are you planning on looking like that?" (Wait? I don't already?)
Callie: "Dad, you have more money than me, cause you have a wallet."
Callie: "Mom, can I wear my pink camo hat?" Mom: "No, it's too small." Callie:"Then I'm going to have my BabyAlive wear it, and when it gets small enough, I'm going to let my Barbie wear it." Mom:"Callie, the hat doesn't get smaller! Your head gets bigger!" Trent: "Callie, I think your BabyAlive should be called BabyDead cause you haven't played with it in so long!"
Trent: "Mom, is that a new handbag?" Mom:"Yes." Trent: "It looks nice on you." (O.k.! Thanks for noticing Buddy!)
Callie: "No Mom, my hair is not snarley, I took a bath at Grandma's and she put in some air conditioner."
Callie: "Mom, how old is Grandpa going to be?" Mom:"60." Callie:"Wow! He's old! That means he'll have even MORE wrinkles!"
Callie: "Don't worry Molly, if I turn 5 before you, I'll still be your cousin."
Trent:"Mom, what does nocturnal mean?" Mom:"Things that are awake at night." Callie:"Teenagers are nocturnal!"
Callie: "Mom, will you find my Diego DVD?" Mom:"What's the magic word?" Callie:"Abracadabra?"
The kids have been listening to the song "Funkytown" Trent: "Mom, where is Funkytown?" "Can we go there sometime?"
Callie: (With Croc held up to her ear) "Mom, I can hear the ocean!"
Mom:"Let's get moving Trent." Trent:"Why? I like our house where we live now!"
Callie:"Mom, when will I get a penis?" Mom:"Never. You're a girl, you have privates." Callie:"But I Waannt One!" Trent:"Wanna Trade?"
Callie: "Here Mom, I picked you these flowers for your Wedding."
Trent, "Look at those geese flying over that barn. They better watch out. "Chucck. Chucck. BANG!" (That's Daddy's Boy!)
Lifeguarding according to Callie:"Don't worry Baby Jack, I'll watch you so you don't sink."
Callie: "Mom can you turn on the light for me, my hand isn't long enough."
Mom, "Callie, Don't get that on your clothes." Callie, "I am-in't."
Trent: "Mom." Mom:"Yes Callie?" Trent:"Mom." Mom:"Yes Callie?" Trent:"MOOOOOM!" Mom:"Oh, Yes Trent?"
Callie: "Mom, Great Grandma lives in a nursery rhyme right?" (Nursing Home, Nursery Rhyme same difference.)
Callie and I are sitting on Marshall's lap. He and I kiss. Callie:"Are you guys sharing germs?"
Trent: "Callie smack that mosquito! Get him! Hit him like you hit me! Kill him! Get Mad!"
Mom: "You need to eat carefully, popcicles will stain." Trent: "Just use oxyclean, it gets out the tough stains."
Callie: "Can I have a granola bar?" Mom: "Yes, but I want you to eat the whole thing, not just the chocolate chips." Callie:"Even the paper?"
Mom: "Do you have your helmet?" Trent:"Yes, I was about to put it on until you interviened."
Trent:"Mom, what is the name of the President?" Mom:"George Bush." Trent:"That's a weird name." (He has no idea!)
Callie:"Mom, can you help me?" Mom:"Just a minute Callie, I can only do a couple things at a time." (A couple things! What ever happened to one thing at a time! Welcome to Motherhood!)
Mom: "Trent, Please wait." Trent: "O.K. Mom, I can wait for minutes!"
Callie: "Mom, can boogers talk?" (I am not making this stuff up!)
After scolding the kids, I realized I've started to say, "Do you hear me?" Callie: "Yes, I hear me." (When did I turn into "that" Mom?)
Callie:"What are we having for dinner?" Mom:"Chicken Pot Pie." Callie:"Are we having dessert?"
Trent:"Mom, can I have a quarter?" (Refering to "candy" dispenser in woman's bathroom) Mom:"That's not for candy." Trent:"What is it for?"
Mom:"I'm having pea soup." Callie:"You mean potty soup?"
Callie:"Dad, can I use some of your Man Lipstick?" (Chapstick)

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