August 28, 2008
Midnight Sun: Edwards Version of Twilight
August 27, 2008
Before the blood...
Today, before Beau's soccer game, they had their soccer pictures taken. I shot a group shot while they were all lined up, it was way cute that Beau got to hold the ball.
Near the end of the game, I saw Beau coming off the field toward me... they weren't calling for subs, and I noticed that he was trying not to cry. I told the guy that we needed to sub out, and by the time Beau got to me, blood was streaming out of both nostrils. I didn't have a diaperbag or anything with me, but some nice lady came up with a pack of tissues. The guy who was helping sub kids in came right over and took over. I was pretty clueless, I was just trying to have him bend over so he didn't get any on his shirt (they had turned their shirts inside out for the game since they were the home team, so his shirt was white), I know.. I shouldn't have been worried about the shirt. I wasn't too worried about the bloody nose, I figured they usually stop fairly quick. I did started worrying when the guy couldn't get it to stop bleeding, and he kept saying how bad it was and that it was one of the worst bloody noses he'd ever seen (probably not the best thing to be saying at the time, for Beau's sake, but I'm glad he was there to help). At one point he even thought he might have broken his nose, but that he would be howling in pain. He was just sitting there not saying anything, so I guess it's not broken. USEFUL FACT #1: The guy said he used to be a wrestler, and would get bloody noses all the time. They always used to stick a rolled up piece of tissue up the inside of the upper lip and it would always stop instantly! He was sure this would not fail, but it did. He kept bleeding for quite some time, then it finally stopped. He was such a trooper the entire time, never did start crying. We got some babywipes and got all the blood cleaned up while he laid down. After we got it completly stopped, all he said was.. "Did I kick the ball more times than Jarek?", I guess he's more of a competitor than a wuss :) He said he got hit with a ball in the face, ye-ouch! To look at him, you wouldn't even know it happened, no puffiness or bruising or anything, so far.
I didn't get any pictures, I had blood all over my hands during, and of course, there were more important things to worry about. I should have taken one after, of just his shirt.. because he did end up getting quite a bit on it. I called my mom to ask how to get the blood out, and she came right over with some (USEFUL FACT #2) hydrogen peroxide and it took it all out! Amazing, right before our eyes. I'm sure I should have known that, but I didn't.
Like the guy kept saying, "you're a tough kid" Beau!
August 23, 2008
Ahhh.. Saturday mornings
This morning when I woke up and walked down the hall, this is what I found.
It was a Kodak moment for me because I used to do this same thing when I was little. I'd lay down in the warm light that came in through our basement window. I thought it was so cute when I saw Beau doing the same thing in our kitchen. Then Jada came in and joined in the fun.
August 22, 2008
Tagged by Michelle...
1. my family
2. digital scrapbooking
3. friends
4. books
5. photos
6. blogging (preserving memories)
7. "thinking" about getting in shape ;)
8. being frugal
8 books I have read & enjoyed...
1. - 7. Harry Potter series. I have finally read them! I am so glad I finally did.
8. Twilight.. finishing Breaking Dawn, and I like it so far. Starting The Host next.
8 words / phrases I say often
1. Loves!
2. Goodnight honey(during the day)/Bye honey.. seems like all I get to say to Joe these days
3. Boys!
4. Mocha, get down!
5. Pretty Jada
6. We need to... (what I really mean is.. "honey, can you..?"
7. I'll start tomorrow
8. I'm just going to check my email
8 Things I Want To Do Before I Die
1. Ensure my children are happy
2. Get in shape
3. Travel
4. Be debt free
5. Be as great of a grandma as my mom is to my kids
6. Further my education
7. Be "prepared"
8. ???
8 Things I Learned This Past Year
1. Friends are important
2. Little girls are very different from boys temperamentally
3. Reading is fun
4. Kids grow up way too fast
5. The little stresses don't matter very much
6. You have to take care of your lawn if you want it look nice :)
7. ???
8. ???
8 places I want to see
1. Italy
2. Scotland
3. Ireland
4. Hawaii
5. Australia
6. Caribbean
7. Scovil Bakery in Nauvoo (I'm a decendent of Lucius Scovil)
8. Church historical sites
8 things I miss
1. Good Saturday morning cartoons
2. Virginia
3. Teak (my dog when I was a little girl)
4. Sleeping in
5. 2am Taco Bell/Subway runs with friends
6. Me and Joe time
7. My first car
8. My kids being sweet little newborn babies
8 things I currently want/need
1. Sod
2. More hours in a day
3. For Joe to have some days off
4. A housekeeper
5. A good job from home
6. A strong/healthy body
7. Relaxing days
8. An ottoman for my basement :)
8 People I Want To Tag
I don't think 8 people even read my blog.. so anyone reading is tagged :)
August 21, 2008
Go Defense!
While laying on the grass waiting for his turn to go back in he said "You want to know what I like more about this game? More kicking, less sitting!" It was cute. Way to go Jarek!
August 19, 2008
Meeting Mrs. Cullimore
August 18, 2008
Jarek's first day of 2nd grade
Okay, so we should have had a dress rehearsal before the first day of school. I bought him a bunch of shirts a little big, so that he wouldn't have belly shirts by the end of the year. Well, I should have shrunk them a little first. I had the perfect outfit picked out, but the shirt was too big so we had to go with his pick.. which is how it should have been anyway I guess. I didn't have him ride the bus so that I could help him go and help him find his line out front of the school.
August 15, 2008
Best $3.00 I ever spent
August 10, 2008
My Dad's Birthday Party
Since we had everyone there, we decided to have an impromptu photo shoot.
This is my grandma on my dad's side.
All the women of the family:
From top left to right: Mel, Grandma Joan, Mom, Me
Grandma Virginia, Jada JamieJoe!
Mel and Steve
Dad with Blue their 15 or 16 yr old Yorkie
Jada with her buddy Uncle Steve
August 8, 2008
August 4, 2008
Finally!
- Wear shoes
- Go fast enough
- Focus
We are in the middle of killing our grass, tearing out a tree, adding sprinkler heads, so we were out in the yard all day.
A little dirt never hurt
Jarek can now get going and ride up and down the street without any help. Beau just needs help getting started, and is even starting to get the hang of that now. You can see the confidence that it has given each one of them. Jarek never seemed bothered before about not being able to do it, but he just keeps saying "I can't belive I can ride a bike now." I told him that if his teacher asks what he did on summer vacation, he can say "I learned to ride a bike". He told me that would be "awkward", since most kids know how already.
Jada's baby also learned how to drive the Corvette ;)
Here's are a few clips from the biffs and successes of the day!
August 2, 2008
Happy 2nd Birthday Jada!
Here is just a super sweet moment We restored my little kitchenette I had as a little girl for her.. it made my whole day to see her with it. Even Jake(12) loved it. Who would have known that boys would like that sort of thing? Even my boys love it. Here she is playing with my Jake and Beau.. cooking them some SpongeBob fruit snacks. She thought they were delicious! Here's all three kids playing with the beagle family, with Jada in her new "Bob" jammies :)
It was a great party, it seems like she's really "grown up" these last few days.. no more baby. I am even getting her some Pull Ups next time I'm at Costco because she is showing so much interest. I got her the greatest little potty from IKEA, one she can't take apart.. that's all she's been doing with the nice one we got her with a cushie seat. Grosses me out, so this one is perfect. I hope she takes to it quickly.