While Josh attended a Twin's game with his brother, Drew. Kate and I were able to enjoy a nice relaxing day with my sister, Justina. Oh, and there was some time with little miss Kennedy!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
September 4, 2010
Evalie Says...
While Josh attended a Twin's game with his brother, Drew. Kate and I were able to enjoy a nice relaxing day with my sister, Justina. Oh, and there was some time with little miss Kennedy!
While Josh attended a Twin's game with his brother, Drew. Kate and I were able to enjoy a nice relaxing day with my sister, Justina. Oh, and there was some time with little miss Kennedy!
Friday, September 3, 2010
September 3, 2010
Evalie Says...
Today we left to drive to St. Paul to visit my lovely sisters and their beautiful children. Most importantly, we wanted to meet our newest niece Kennedy Lin.
Today we left to drive to St. Paul to visit my lovely sisters and their beautiful children. Most importantly, we wanted to meet our newest niece Kennedy Lin.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
September 2, 1010
September 1, 2010
Evalie Says...
This evening down at the park letting Kate play and Shiner run, Kate made a friend that was also playing at the park. She was only 19 months, but kept following Kate anywhere she went on the park equipment. It was pretty cute when the little girl went with her mother to the bushes to look at the flowers and the roles changed. Kate suddenly wanted to do what she was doing. It was adorable because Kate was sure eating up the attention from the little girl.
While down looking at the flowers she decided to pick three: one for me, one for Josh, and one for herself. By the time we got home, she had taken the ones she gave to Josh and I away from us. She had decided that all three of them should go to Lisa, our neighbor. We had to go and wait for her to come home from the gym to give them to her.
This evening down at the park letting Kate play and Shiner run, Kate made a friend that was also playing at the park. She was only 19 months, but kept following Kate anywhere she went on the park equipment. It was pretty cute when the little girl went with her mother to the bushes to look at the flowers and the roles changed. Kate suddenly wanted to do what she was doing. It was adorable because Kate was sure eating up the attention from the little girl.
While down looking at the flowers she decided to pick three: one for me, one for Josh, and one for herself. By the time we got home, she had taken the ones she gave to Josh and I away from us. She had decided that all three of them should go to Lisa, our neighbor. We had to go and wait for her to come home from the gym to give them to her.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
August 31, 2010
Evalie Says...
This evening when I told Kate we needed to get our picture for the day, she asked if she could take the picture. I told her she could but asked what she wanted to take a picture of. Right away she said, "Can I take a picture of you and daddy?"
Not to shabby, huh? I was afraid it would be of our legs or our heads would be cut off.
This evening when I told Kate we needed to get our picture for the day, she asked if she could take the picture. I told her she could but asked what she wanted to take a picture of. Right away she said, "Can I take a picture of you and daddy?"
Not to shabby, huh? I was afraid it would be of our legs or our heads would be cut off.
Monday, August 30, 2010
August 30, 2010
Evalie Says...
We have been doing some coloring in our house. The Dora posters were bought with full intention of having Kate color them. As you can see, they have become pretty popular with Josh and myself....
We have been doing some coloring in our house. The Dora posters were bought with full intention of having Kate color them. As you can see, they have become pretty popular with Josh and myself....
Sunday, August 29, 2010
August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
August 28, 2010
Evalie Says...
Today we spent some of the day playing in our playroom where either I or Josh played with Kate while the other picked up the house a bit. We were having some friends over for a BBQ in the evening, and our house had become a bit of a disaster after one week of school. While playing in the toyroom, Kate showed off her amazing people drawing skills. If you will notice, we are now into drawing a body along with our heads! Maybe arms and legs will come next...
I felt like such a dope after all our friends left because I never took a picture of all the fun we had. I felt like I was on cloud nine during the party. It is so much fun to be surrounded by friends and company.
Kate also had such a blast playing with her friends, Charlie and Cael. She informed me that, "Charlie is fun." We might have to have them over again real soon!
Today we spent some of the day playing in our playroom where either I or Josh played with Kate while the other picked up the house a bit. We were having some friends over for a BBQ in the evening, and our house had become a bit of a disaster after one week of school. While playing in the toyroom, Kate showed off her amazing people drawing skills. If you will notice, we are now into drawing a body along with our heads! Maybe arms and legs will come next...
I felt like such a dope after all our friends left because I never took a picture of all the fun we had. I felt like I was on cloud nine during the party. It is so much fun to be surrounded by friends and company.
Kate also had such a blast playing with her friends, Charlie and Cael. She informed me that, "Charlie is fun." We might have to have them over again real soon!
Friday, August 27, 2010
August 27, 2010
Evalie Says...
This evening Josh and I went out for a few drinks to celebrate our good friends, Fred and Judy's 30th wedding anniversary. We met Fred and Judy when we moved to town. They are very good friends of my Aunt Ann and Uncle Paul, and they also attend our church. Fred and Judy have always been a bit of a role model for me when it comes to marriage, and it was wonderful to be able to celebrate with them.
This evening Josh and I went out for a few drinks to celebrate our good friends, Fred and Judy's 30th wedding anniversary. We met Fred and Judy when we moved to town. They are very good friends of my Aunt Ann and Uncle Paul, and they also attend our church. Fred and Judy have always been a bit of a role model for me when it comes to marriage, and it was wonderful to be able to celebrate with them.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
August 26, 2010
Evalie Says...
This year Josh decided that he was going to participate in a fantasy football league. This is new territory for Josh and for myself. I'm not sure what we (um, I) have gotten ourselves in for! Tonight was the big night of the "draft" (who knew they had a draft for this thing?!?). Josh informed me that he was heading upstairs to the office to participate in the draft. Girls were not allowed!!
Anyone up for a bachelor / bachelorette fantasy league??
This year Josh decided that he was going to participate in a fantasy football league. This is new territory for Josh and for myself. I'm not sure what we (um, I) have gotten ourselves in for! Tonight was the big night of the "draft" (who knew they had a draft for this thing?!?). Josh informed me that he was heading upstairs to the office to participate in the draft. Girls were not allowed!!
Anyone up for a bachelor / bachelorette fantasy league??
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
August 25, 2010
Evalie Says...
Kate has fallen in love with magic shows which I have no idea where she learned about them. Perhaps it comes from her magic sticks and wands or even a cartoon, but this evening she performed a little magic show for Josh and I. She used a stick from the yard as her magic wand. It was one of the funnest things I have ever witnessed in my life! We were playing out in the front yard and she had Josh and I sit down on the hill. There she proceeded to ask for me to come up to be her assistant and do some magic with her. She pulled a bunny out of her hat and made him disappear. Of course, there were lots of bows! I love her imagination these days.
Kate has fallen in love with magic shows which I have no idea where she learned about them. Perhaps it comes from her magic sticks and wands or even a cartoon, but this evening she performed a little magic show for Josh and I. She used a stick from the yard as her magic wand. It was one of the funnest things I have ever witnessed in my life! We were playing out in the front yard and she had Josh and I sit down on the hill. There she proceeded to ask for me to come up to be her assistant and do some magic with her. She pulled a bunny out of her hat and made him disappear. Of course, there were lots of bows! I love her imagination these days.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
August 24, 2010
Evalie Says...
This evening I couldn't find my daughter! She went missing in her toy room. Can you spot her?
This evening I couldn't find my daughter! She went missing in her toy room. Can you spot her?
Monday, August 23, 2010
August 23, 2010
Evalie Say...
Tonight our picture of the day is not a picture I took, but a picture that my sister sent me. You see my new beautiful niece was born today.
Tonight our picture of the day is not a picture I took, but a picture that my sister sent me. You see my new beautiful niece was born today.
Kennedy Lin Rousseau
Sunday, August 22, 2010
August 22, 2010
Evalie Says...
Today Josh participated in the 1/2 Ironman distance triathlon at Palo. He participated in it last year, and he wanted to do the same. Last year it rained and then became very hot. This year there was a delay due to fog and again become more very very hot!! Saying it was warmer than last year is an understatement. Josh did a fantastic job on the swim, but something in the bike went wrong for him. His right leg started giving his problems during the last five miles of the bike, and he said that he was peddling with only the other leg. Last year was pretty hard on him as he ended up walking much of the half-marathon. We (he) made a decision during the transition from the bike to the run that he shouldn't hurt his leg any further and should not finish the race. It was hard to see the disappointment in his face, but he and I both knew we were making the right choice. He seems to be a little embarrassed, but I don't think he has anything to be embarrassed about. I think he is amazing!
Running to the start of the swim...
Playing in the grass during the fog delay...
Playing in the sand while waiting for daddy to swim...
Waiting to swim...
And we are off!
Go Josh!
Waiting for Josh to swim in...
Looking Good and full of smiles..
Today Josh participated in the 1/2 Ironman distance triathlon at Palo. He participated in it last year, and he wanted to do the same. Last year it rained and then became very hot. This year there was a delay due to fog and again become more very very hot!! Saying it was warmer than last year is an understatement. Josh did a fantastic job on the swim, but something in the bike went wrong for him. His right leg started giving his problems during the last five miles of the bike, and he said that he was peddling with only the other leg. Last year was pretty hard on him as he ended up walking much of the half-marathon. We (he) made a decision during the transition from the bike to the run that he shouldn't hurt his leg any further and should not finish the race. It was hard to see the disappointment in his face, but he and I both knew we were making the right choice. He seems to be a little embarrassed, but I don't think he has anything to be embarrassed about. I think he is amazing!
Running to the start of the swim...
Playing in the grass during the fog delay...
Playing in the sand while waiting for daddy to swim...
Waiting to swim...
And we are off!
Go Josh!
Waiting for Josh to swim in...
Looking Good and full of smiles..I didn't get any pictures of him on the bike. I promise for better pictures at the next one in Waterloo.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Saturday, August 21
Evalie Says...
Today we went shopping at the outlet mall near our house. Kate asked if she could have a toy, so we went into the Toys R Us outlet after she had been well-behaved. In the store, there were these cute stuffed animal toys of the characters from Toy Story 3. I had showed them to Kate, and she feel in love with them. She sat there on the floor of the store playing with all of them and having them talk to each other. It was so cute!
Josh and I chuckled at her for a bit and let her play. Then Josh got down on his knees to talk to her about getting two of them to take home. She quickly grabbed them all up if fear that he was going to take them away. After a while of convincing, we decided that we would get Woody and Jesse.
They are her new "friends". She took them everywhere we went today, and I am afraid they might come everywhere we go. As she feel asleep last night, she needed her "friends" to sleep with her.
Watch out teddy, you might have been replaced. Although, she did introduce Woody and Jesse to teddy tonight when they went to bed. When Josh went in to check on her, she had Woody and Jesse tucked under her arms.
Today we went shopping at the outlet mall near our house. Kate asked if she could have a toy, so we went into the Toys R Us outlet after she had been well-behaved. In the store, there were these cute stuffed animal toys of the characters from Toy Story 3. I had showed them to Kate, and she feel in love with them. She sat there on the floor of the store playing with all of them and having them talk to each other. It was so cute!
Josh and I chuckled at her for a bit and let her play. Then Josh got down on his knees to talk to her about getting two of them to take home. She quickly grabbed them all up if fear that he was going to take them away. After a while of convincing, we decided that we would get Woody and Jesse.
They are her new "friends". She took them everywhere we went today, and I am afraid they might come everywhere we go. As she feel asleep last night, she needed her "friends" to sleep with her.
Watch out teddy, you might have been replaced. Although, she did introduce Woody and Jesse to teddy tonight when they went to bed. When Josh went in to check on her, she had Woody and Jesse tucked under her arms.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Friday, August 20
Evalie Says...
My daughter today didn't sit at the table to eat her breakfast while Josh and I got ready for work. Instead took her toast and positioned herself on the couch to watch cartoons under the blankets.
I felt her pain, it was so hard to get up and moving this Friday morning.
Good thing it is Saturday tomorrow. With our luck, she won't sleep in!
My daughter today didn't sit at the table to eat her breakfast while Josh and I got ready for work. Instead took her toast and positioned herself on the couch to watch cartoons under the blankets.
I felt her pain, it was so hard to get up and moving this Friday morning.
Good thing it is Saturday tomorrow. With our luck, she won't sleep in!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday, August 19
Evalie Says...
Tonight Josh and I are completely worn out from the first full week of both being working parents again. Kate is complete back to her 'school' schedule, and we are two tired parents. We are looking forward to relaxing this weekend. Okay I take that back, I'm not sure how much relaxation is going to take place when Josh has his big triathlon of the year on Sunday.
Even though we were pretty exhausted, we still had a great game of hide-in-seek out in the front yard.
Tonight Josh and I are completely worn out from the first full week of both being working parents again. Kate is complete back to her 'school' schedule, and we are two tired parents. We are looking forward to relaxing this weekend. Okay I take that back, I'm not sure how much relaxation is going to take place when Josh has his big triathlon of the year on Sunday.
Even though we were pretty exhausted, we still had a great game of hide-in-seek out in the front yard.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 18
Evalie Says...
Today was my 26th first day of school! We were running out the door this morning like every morning so no first day of school was taken. The kids were great, and I'm looking forward to a great year. I might have chatty kids this year : )
This evening while chatting with Kent and Lisa, Kent informed Kate that he had a new present for her. They had found a glow stick wand for a dollar and thought Kate needed it. I wasn't sure who was more excited to see how it work, Kent or Kate.
Today was my 26th first day of school! We were running out the door this morning like every morning so no first day of school was taken. The kids were great, and I'm looking forward to a great year. I might have chatty kids this year : )
This evening while chatting with Kent and Lisa, Kent informed Kate that he had a new present for her. They had found a glow stick wand for a dollar and thought Kate needed it. I wasn't sure who was more excited to see how it work, Kent or Kate.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday, August 17
Evalie Says...
Today we got to spend some time with my wonderful cousin, Amy, and her husband, Shannon, and son, Aiden. They were doing a tour of Iowa for vacation and were making a pit-stop in Cedar Rapids. We went out for dinner with my Aunt Ann and Uncle Paul and then went over to their house to play. We forgot to take any pictures of Aiden and Kate playing until they were both worn out watching videos on cell phones. What a life!
I sure wish that Amy and I lived closer. I sure love her...
Today we got to spend some time with my wonderful cousin, Amy, and her husband, Shannon, and son, Aiden. They were doing a tour of Iowa for vacation and were making a pit-stop in Cedar Rapids. We went out for dinner with my Aunt Ann and Uncle Paul and then went over to their house to play. We forgot to take any pictures of Aiden and Kate playing until they were both worn out watching videos on cell phones. What a life!
I sure wish that Amy and I lived closer. I sure love her...
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, August 16
Evalie Says...
No matter how much I tried, this little girl was not having her picture taken today.
We get to see this side of Kate a lot.
This is the
side of Kate.
Even though this side of her tests my patience,
I love this side of her !
No matter how much I tried, this little girl was not having her picture taken today.
We get to see this side of Kate a lot.
This is the
"I don't want to!!"
side of Kate.
Even though this side of her tests my patience,
I love this side of her !
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