Friday, April 23, 2010

April: Finished Kitchen

The kitchen is finally finished. Our first meal in it was Easter dinner. We are so thrilled with how it turned out. There was not a single thing that we would change, which is a good feeling.


This is my desk area, right in the heart of the kitchen.


The black area is Brian's man station, complete with a filing system, charging station, and junk hider. My favorite part!


The view coming around the corner of the front entryway.

I like our black/wood combo. I think it turned out great. I also liked the farmhouse sink in stainless, makes it feel slightly modern.

The kids were glad to be able to chill once again in the family room.


The area below the microwave is the appliance garage. It hides everything so there is nothing sitting on my counter-tops. Bliss! Also behind the left door is the fridge and below handle the freezer....sneaky!


I did floor to ceiling cabinets to utilize space and decrease the amount of house lint I put above my cabinets. All the things in the glass cabinets are items I use.

I used a mosaic tile that has metal and glass in it.

The island is loaded with cabinet space. There are hidden cabinets and pocket doors. The stove has a vent that come up from the island and is hidden after use.


The table is our original table from the early days of our marriage. We had it refinished and stained. Then I purchased new chairs since our other ones were kindling.


It turned out beautiful!

April: He Can Sleep Anywhere

Here is cute little Ethan asleep at the foot of the bed.



He transfers so well out of the car.
I am sitting there in the bathroom letting Ethan take a bath and yep, he can even fall asleep in the tub. Scary!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

April: Silly Faces

Don't hate me because I am beautiful!


The result of 1$ Target slurpees.


"Yeah mom, we love our noodles!"

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

April: Playgroup Fieldtrip

Ethan has met with several other boys every Wednesday for a little 2 hour playtime.


We decided to do something fun when it was our turn to host.


Ethan took them on a tour of "his" ranch. He showed them his favorite tractor.


His favorite climbing spot.



He let them pet his favorite old red hen who is the barn pet.


He also let them see his new baby chicks...


but not touch!


He also made them help him with the farm chores like feeding the horses, cats, and cows.

He took them on a "drive" in the trekker.




The kids had a great time and were so well behaved...except for Ethan!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

April: Lizzy's Fieldtrip to Science Works

Lizzy's 1st grade class went on a field trip to Scienceworks.


They broke us into small groups and had us perform various tasks.




Build an arch? No problem.


Make a ball fly, well, I am amazing!


Make a big bubble, yep, she can do that too!


We also got to learn how to mix colors and then watched a fire demonstration that explained the power of sound. The kids had a great time and Lizzy was a happy munchkin having her mom with her.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

April: Pear Blossom 2010

This year we went to the Pear Blossom to beat some old records.


Rozanne, myself, and the kids ran the Mayors Cup 1 miler.


Ethan walked it with Nana.

Sophie and Lizzy ran it with me in 9 minutes 30 seconds.


Andrew ran it in 8 minutes 45 seconds. We told ourselves we would all do the 2 miler next year.



Then the main event began. Brian, Steven, Taylor, and Christina ran the 10 miler.


Brian and Steven kept the same pace and finished in 75 minutes. Brian shaved off 15 minutes from last years time.


Taylor unbelievably finished in about 90 minutes despite having a IT band problem that was so bad he was going to run the 5k instead that morning but decided to just grin and bare the big one!


They were pretty exhausted and tired. Plus it was unseasonably cool and the race started in the 40 degree temps.


Shortly after Taylor, cousin Christina arrived and she looked fabulous. She was all smiles and was in great spirits! She walked the event last year with a child on her back and this time sailed through running it!



The amazing Runners!



Anne ran the 5k so everyone you see in the pic participated! Next year's goal is for Brian to break the 70 minute mark. Better get running!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

April: More Legos

Andrew had fun creating everyone's names in legos.






He also added to his arsenal of war ships ready for his lego battle.


Here are some of his lego-building buddies. They could stay in this room all day building legos!