Saturday, October 25, 2008
The best laid plans
Earlier this week my mother in law asked if we would participate in handing out fliers on Sat. It was a job that paid 75.00 for a couple of hours. Robbyn's uncle Clarence is a member of this union and they periodically do this. Members can get two car loads of four people plus a driver to go in a selected area and Robbyn's mother was going to be a driver. We agreed and got our good friend Erika and one of the God Mother's to our kids to watch them. All was going well this morning ,for a change, the kids were dressed and fed. Robbyn and I were both dressed and doing a few last minute things until it was time to go. Then we got the phone call, it was Robbyn's mother one of her participants dropped out and you must have a car load of five to go. She asked if Erika would like to go well yeah but what about the kids. We decided we would put the car seats in the minivan she drives and she would remain with the kids while we walked up and down the blocks. Thank GOD Robbyn is ever ready and keeps a diaper bag packed at all times. We threw together some bottles, a sippy cup and toys for Laylah and ran out the door. Robbyn and Erika went into the sign up area while i stayed in the car with the kids then i would go sign in. Well Robbyn's mother shows up and goes in and comes back before Robbyn did. We start calling Robbyn's cell phone with no answer finally a few minutes later they emerge. Apparently there were two sign up centers in the same building being and they went into and signed up for a the wrong group. Well after they returned their material and unsigned up we were on our way. The minivan is designed for 7 people not 5 adults and two car seats. There was no room between Laylah and Erika so i was forced to sit on the floor of the van very squished from street to street. Well 8 blocks two bathroom trips, and lunch later we were threw and we went to collect our money after an honest days work all 60.00 dollars of it. Wait we were told 75.00 well it is 60.00 more than i would of had sitting at home and 60.00 more than i had when the day started. So much for the best laid plans.
Picking apples
Well last Saturday we( Grand Ma, Robbyn, the kids and I) went to Patterson's Fruit farm to pick apples and pumpkins. It was pretty chilly but we bundled up maned up and went. There was tractor that took us out the orchid (that is Jay strapped to my chest). We tried the four different varieties available to pick that day and made our decisions. (We were told by the staff at the farm we could try the apples) After we had enough we took went to the pumpkin patch and picked to pumpkins to carve for Halloween and to roast pumpkin seeds. We had lunch that we packed in the car then Laylah played in the hay and we went home. It was a really good day and we can't wait for next year.
The sauce
OK i know our adoring public is anxious to know about the apple sauce. Well it turned out really well for my first attempt ever. Since then i have made two more batches one of them being for Jay. I did not add sugar to his but instead cooked it with apple juice instead of water. When done i blended it and froze some and the rest he has been eating. We made some baby food for Laylah and we will continue making for Jay.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Waiting for the sauce!
We went to the orchard to pick apples yesterday and now our little lovelies are in the crock pot cooking. In a short 6-8 hours we will have homemade apple sauce. Now that's something sweet to wake up to, isn't it? Jayden can't wait either, I'll puree his if it's too chunky. i hope he embrace homemade baby food the same way that Laylah did. I'll let you know how it tastes.
Laylah Used the Potty!!!
Alright. Here it goes! Laylah used the potty. She just got up and told me she was gong and then she followed through. Now, I wasn't prepared. So, I gave her a lollipop as a reward. 4 dum-dums later, i had to return to the drawing board. Lol. She now has a 25th anniversary Mr. Potato Head toy, that has 40 pieces. I was so excited to re-live my childhood and play with it after she goes to sleep but, this chic, takes "Mr. Potato" to bed with her. She get a piece everytime she goes potty. I'll show her down once she gets all 40, and then let 5-6 add up to a add on kit or something. If only I could get a chance to play with him. Hmm
Reflection----week 11-14
Wow alot has happened in the past 4 weeks. Jayden has started to lose some of his hair in the back, and I thought that it was here to stay and he had a weight check done----he has zoomed from 10 lbs to 12.5 in just that short amount of time. He has had a developmental evaluation done, and seems to be doing well with everything except sucking. He has started solid foods, and craves them on a regular basis. He now sticks out his tounge just to be funny and enjoys kicking his legs. He loves cozy sweaters and booties and listening to all types of music. He sits in highchair and has even riden sitting up alone in the stroller. He is starting to droll a lot and I think that teething may be just around the corner. Tummy time is no longer his favorite time, story time is. He's growing mighty fast. We can't keep up.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Road trip part 3: Tis the Season
If you know me at all, you must know that My favorite holiday and time of year is Christmas. Not only is it the celebration of my Lord and Savior's birth, and you know I love birthdays, but it is that time of year when things are bright and cheerful, food is heavy and decacent, music plays that is uplifting and people reconnect and are kind, and most important it is a time for love and for family. I love Christmas! Coincidently Christmas season begins at our house in November( We are gearing up and restocking right now) But yes, there is a place where Christmas cheer and beauty last all year---Tis the Season. Tis the season is the nations only all year Christmas store. We stopped in for a leisure visit of their three floors of all things Christmas. We bought a few things, and saw some great theme ideas. The theme for our Christmas tree has been purple blue and silver for the past 5 years. We will be making a change very soon. Here are some photos of trees we really like and one of our current tree.
Guess who Laylah saw?
On our road trip Laylah met many fun and interesting people, but the icing on the cake was when she met Santa. Apparently, he was taking a nice fall vacation and was visiting Smuckers on his motorbike. Laylah didn't know what she wanted for Christmas just yet but she did not miss the photo opportunity.
Looking back---Looking forward Amish Trip 2007 & 2008
Thinking back on last year's trip and all the fun Laylah had with her Abuela Lydia. Thinking about how much fun Laylah had this year with her Grandma Clara. What a loved little girl!
Road Trip Part 2: Lunch at Des Ducthman Resturant
All you can eat salad and soup bar, fresh baked bread, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, beef, and fried chicken, 20+ pies to choose from and hand churned icecream. Everyone left full! Laylah enjoyed the train that circles the ceiling of the dining room, and I found the cart that is used as a salad bar charming. The gift shop had plenty of goodies to pick from including clothes, books, baked goods, stuffed animals, dolls, etc.
Road trip part 1: Smuckers Store and Museum
The Smuckers store and museum was our first stop on our little road trip. I was amazed at the number of companies that Smuckers has been acquiring lately. I mean, there are only so many brands out there, and smuckers has most of them, forming a pretty profitable monopoly. Some of the brands are, lily flour, pillsbury, jif, martha white, borden, pet milk etc. Every one found something interesting to do or something new to tast. Though we didn't eat there, there is even a nice little cafe, with plenty of sweet treats.
Among the Amish----family roadtrip 2008
So! What activity involves the whole family? FAMILY ROADTRIP! Got to love it. This year we went to the Amish County a little later than last year, but the weather was wonderful. We kicked the events off with a slumber party at Grandma's house the night before. We had our toes crossed for warm weather since it was chilly that night. We got what we asked for, we were warm but not scorched by the sun. Rey, and I, Grandma(My mom), Erika(my best friend and Godmother to the kids), and of course Laylah and Jayden all went on the trip. We packed quite nicely into the van and off we went. Prepared for anything we had food, drinks, duplicate mapes, cell phones, phone cards, and three diaper bags, one with just activities, and the camera. We even took along several movies just in case. We departed around at about a quarter till 10. Our first stop was The Smuckers store and museum, located in Orrville, Ohio.
Reflection----Week 10
Jayden is a lover! He wants to snuggle and cuddle and kiss constantly. He is full of laughs and giggles, and does this little shy thing where he hides his face and rolls away when he laughs. He is now sleeping through the night, for what seems to be for good. He sleeps from 10 pm till 7:30-8 am. What a blessing. We all need that sleep, heaven knows.
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