Was today! Well, sort of. The movers came to take all of our stuff away. With all the chaos, the girls were total troopers. Ayla was the cheerleader as she told all the guys, "Good Job, Guy," and "You can do it, guy!" Last night, she got Jeremy and I a little choked up when she said, "I am sad. I don't want to go to Colorado." But, she changed her mind first thing this morning and was telling everyone that she was moving to her new house in CO.
Tomorrow we go to our house closing, collect our money, and the girls and I head to the airport. Jeremy will toodle along behind us on the ground with the Mar-man. I hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow as well as it did today.
It will be a few days before we can email or post again, but once we get our main computer back, I will email everyone with my new email and phone number (and for those who lost it already, our address. :-)). Wish us luck!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
She's Walking!
Well, almost. Sophie is now taking up to five or six steps before "falling" into our arms. Her first step was officially on Thursday morning (Aug 21) as she was determined to follow Daddy out the door She's pretty excited about it, I think, since she can't sleep at night. At all. Or naps, either, for that matter. But, she's almost there. Leaving behind babyhood into toddler life...
Friday, August 22, 2008
Mrs. Goat's 1st Mountain Bike Ride Ever!
Finally after 9 years of marriage my wife has succumbed to the dark side and let me build her a mountain bike. :thumbsup: I built her a 16" Soma Juice which she actually picked 1st and I liked the frame so much I had to build my own 20" version.
We took the girls over to the Flat Woods at Dupont where I let her warm up around the parking lot while I put the trailer together. A few saddle adjustments and we were off in the Kids loop for her 1st trail experience in her life on a bike.
I tried to entice her into riding the wood features but she was having none of that so we cruised over to Hickory Mtn Rd. Onto Ridgeline Trail and while breathing hard she was smiling and saying she was having a good time. Sweet!
We cruised to the bottom of Ridgeline, having to pull off trail for horses twice and during the second pull off she flipped off the bike, smiling and laughing the whole time.
We took a short siesta at Lake Imaging where I let Tabetha know she could wait and I could climb up and get the car or she could try to climb back up with me. Being the trooper she is, she decided to climb and though she had to stop a few times, she made it back up and all the way back to the car.
Awesome, I'll have this lady kicking some booty soon!
We took the girls over to the Flat Woods at Dupont where I let her warm up around the parking lot while I put the trailer together. A few saddle adjustments and we were off in the Kids loop for her 1st trail experience in her life on a bike.
I tried to entice her into riding the wood features but she was having none of that so we cruised over to Hickory Mtn Rd. Onto Ridgeline Trail and while breathing hard she was smiling and saying she was having a good time. Sweet!
We cruised to the bottom of Ridgeline, having to pull off trail for horses twice and during the second pull off she flipped off the bike, smiling and laughing the whole time.
We took a short siesta at Lake Imaging where I let Tabetha know she could wait and I could climb up and get the car or she could try to climb back up with me. Being the trooper she is, she decided to climb and though she had to stop a few times, she made it back up and all the way back to the car.
Awesome, I'll have this lady kicking some booty soon!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Crunch Time
10 1/2 more days until we head to Colorado!!!! WWWHHHEEEEEE The logistics have been a total pain in the rear, but I think everything is set. All we have to do is finish packing! Gah - so so so annoying!
While Jeremy has been sleeping...
...The girls and I have been busy with boxes and tape! Well, Ayla and I have been anyway.
The bulk of the toys, books, knitting, knick-kacks, and what-nots have all been boxed up. This week and next, we attack the day-to-day living stuff in the kitchen, bathrooms, and office area.
We had a lovely visit with Grama this weekend. Jeremy took her and Ayla for a bike ride around the lake before dinner, though I am told that Ayla pooped out after 3 miles. After dinner, they enjoyed some soy "green tea" ice cream (blech) and then it was bedtime for the kidlets.
So, back to the Colorado subject:
the girls and I are flying out on Friday immediately after closing. Jeremy and Marmelade will then continue on in the car across the country, arriving sometime Saturday night (hopefully). This turned out to be the cheapest, easiest, most satisfying solution for all parties involved. Plus, it means I get to see Jennifer sooner than anticipated!
Oh, and did I mention the best news?
When we first started the blog, we mentioned that Jeremy was going to accept a job (with another appliance company). Well, that same day before his official "acceptance," he recieved a phone call from Whirlpool offering him an interview for a position as Master Technician. Well, after the interview process, many talks on the phone, and numerous pillow talks between the two of us, Jeremy has "officially" accepted the job with Whirlpool! And he is so excited! The opportunities rock, the benefits are amazing, the pay is awesome, and the company is one he has wanted to work with for a long time. Did I mention the best part? He'll be working from home with his own private office set up! His job entails acting as phone/internet support for field technicians. In the words of one awesome sis (she knows who she is): Yee Haaawww!!!!!
While Jeremy has been sleeping...
...The girls and I have been busy with boxes and tape! Well, Ayla and I have been anyway.
The bulk of the toys, books, knitting, knick-kacks, and what-nots have all been boxed up. This week and next, we attack the day-to-day living stuff in the kitchen, bathrooms, and office area.
We had a lovely visit with Grama this weekend. Jeremy took her and Ayla for a bike ride around the lake before dinner, though I am told that Ayla pooped out after 3 miles. After dinner, they enjoyed some soy "green tea" ice cream (blech) and then it was bedtime for the kidlets.
So, back to the Colorado subject:
the girls and I are flying out on Friday immediately after closing. Jeremy and Marmelade will then continue on in the car across the country, arriving sometime Saturday night (hopefully). This turned out to be the cheapest, easiest, most satisfying solution for all parties involved. Plus, it means I get to see Jennifer sooner than anticipated!
Oh, and did I mention the best news?
When we first started the blog, we mentioned that Jeremy was going to accept a job (with another appliance company). Well, that same day before his official "acceptance," he recieved a phone call from Whirlpool offering him an interview for a position as Master Technician. Well, after the interview process, many talks on the phone, and numerous pillow talks between the two of us, Jeremy has "officially" accepted the job with Whirlpool! And he is so excited! The opportunities rock, the benefits are amazing, the pay is awesome, and the company is one he has wanted to work with for a long time. Did I mention the best part? He'll be working from home with his own private office set up! His job entails acting as phone/internet support for field technicians. In the words of one awesome sis (she knows who she is): Yee Haaawww!!!!!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Sophie
Today, our little munchkin turned ONE! I've got some cute pics that I will put on the blog soon (they are not wanting to upload today for some reason). It is hard to believe that she was born at home only a year ago... while it was a hard pregnancy, I couldn't have asked for a better labor. And I sure got the sweetest little thing as a reward.
Ayla looking at Sophie on her first day of life...
Nana, Pops, Cat, Riley, and our good friends from the inSwain asylum came out to celebrate with us. While the cake was yummy and the people delightful, our birthday girl was tired and crabby! Ayla was excited enough for Sophie, though. She informed everyone that it was "Sophie's birthday" and that we were "gonna have cake!!" She, of course, helped Sophie blow out the candle and open presents (lots of much needed clothes!).
It was a nice day. So nice, in fact, that Jeremy was relaxed enough to fall asleep on the floor in front of everyone. And yes, we all took advantage of that. We tied balloons to every part of him for when he woke up. When he finally did, it took him quite a while to figure out what was going on and to find all the balloons. Haha!
Thanks to everyone for the cards and gifts. They are VERY much appreciated and will be put to good use. Smooches...
Ayla looking at Sophie on her first day of life...
Nana, Pops, Cat, Riley, and our good friends from the inSwain asylum came out to celebrate with us. While the cake was yummy and the people delightful, our birthday girl was tired and crabby! Ayla was excited enough for Sophie, though. She informed everyone that it was "Sophie's birthday" and that we were "gonna have cake!!" She, of course, helped Sophie blow out the candle and open presents (lots of much needed clothes!).
It was a nice day. So nice, in fact, that Jeremy was relaxed enough to fall asleep on the floor in front of everyone. And yes, we all took advantage of that. We tied balloons to every part of him for when he woke up. When he finally did, it took him quite a while to figure out what was going on and to find all the balloons. Haha!
Thanks to everyone for the cards and gifts. They are VERY much appreciated and will be put to good use. Smooches...
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Whew
I don't know what has been going on with the girls... perhaps its the inauspicious time of the year for them with the season or what-not (Ayurvedic reference here), but it's getting ridiculous. Two days after Ayla's vomit episode and now she is a stuffed-up nasal machine. And today, Sophie started with the runny nose. Geez! And Sophie has 4 molars and one other tooth poking through, too. So, they have been a joy. Really.
After spending DAYS trying to get them on the phone, we were finally able to apply for our new apartment home in CO. Looks like we have chosen the Red Rocks situated on Zang Street in Lakewood. We'll have a more specific address for you later. But, yea! Apartment living is not exactly our desired situation, but this will enable us to learn the area, save some money, and figure out our future a year from now. So, we are pretty excited!
And Sophie turns 1 in 5 days! I can't believe it! We are having a small little party here with cake and ice cream. Got Nana and Pops cruising up for the event, as well as the ever popular Cat. It should be a lovely weekend! As long as the sickies go away!
After spending DAYS trying to get them on the phone, we were finally able to apply for our new apartment home in CO. Looks like we have chosen the Red Rocks situated on Zang Street in Lakewood. We'll have a more specific address for you later. But, yea! Apartment living is not exactly our desired situation, but this will enable us to learn the area, save some money, and figure out our future a year from now. So, we are pretty excited!
And Sophie turns 1 in 5 days! I can't believe it! We are having a small little party here with cake and ice cream. Got Nana and Pops cruising up for the event, as well as the ever popular Cat. It should be a lovely weekend! As long as the sickies go away!
Friday, August 1, 2008
YUCK!
Ok, Ayla waking us up at 3:30 in the morning complaining about her tummy hurting was a little disconcerting. Ayla throwing up 4 times between then and 7AM is just yucky and no fun. Some kind of bug has her all messed up and I hope it ends quickly! Note to self: When your daughter feels better after throwing up all morning and wants to eat some blueberries, do not let her. They turn everything in the stomach purple so that when she feels sick again several hours later, your furniture/rug turns purple, too. I say again, "Yuck."
On a positive note, we have officially begun our packing starting with knitting, toys, and coat closet. This is beginning to seem like a daunting task... fingers crossed I figure out the logistics before I go bonkers.
On a positive note, we have officially begun our packing starting with knitting, toys, and coat closet. This is beginning to seem like a daunting task... fingers crossed I figure out the logistics before I go bonkers.
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