The other day, before the pictures I posted of Niko's drawing on the wall Chris and I were talking about how it had happened again. I mentioned that the purple color had been done in washable crayon. Chris brightened up and said, "Well, that's good!" Then we both started chuckling when he said, "It's pretty sad that Niko has set the bar so low that we're grateful for washable drawing instruments..."
This evening, I baked fish sticks for dinner. I mixed some mashed avocado with dijon mustard and some pickle relish instead of tartar sauce. Super yummy. I arranged a plate for Niko and a plate for me with fish sticks, the avocado concoction, and carrot sticks. I honestly didn't expect him to eat any of it. Per the usual routine, after a blessing on the food, Niko picked up his fork and started poking the food. Then, as if he always ate what was on his plate, he skewered a piece of fish stick and ate it. Then another, then another. He only gave me a few bites (instead of normally only giving me bites). I couldn't fake him out on the carrots, but I have faith we'll get that one, too, someday. Anyway, again, I think it's pretty sad that I'm thrilled that my son ate breaded fish sticks. Hey, it's something, right? I'm going to be a whole lot more sneaky from now on. Now that I'll be using flax seed (see Angi's great blog entry about it here) and wheat germ, this kid is going to eat healthy whether he knows it or not! :)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Funny email forward from my Aunt Judy Poulsen
> HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU'RE OLD AND
> DON'T MOVE FAST ANYMORE.
>
> George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi was
> going up to bed when his wife
> told him that he'd left the light on in the
> garden shed, which she could see
> from the bedroom window.
>
> George opened the back door to go turn off the
> light but saw that there were
> people in the shed stealing things.
>
> He phoned the police, who asked 'Is someone in
> your house?' and he said
> 'no'. Then they said that all patrols were busy
> , and that he should simply
> lock his door and an officer would be along
> when available. George said,
> 'Okay,' hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the
> police again.
>
> 'Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago
> because there were people
> stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't
> have to worry about them now
> because I've just shot them.' Then he hung
> up.
>
> Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed
> Response Unit, and an
> ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence
> and caught the burglars
> red-handed.
>
> One of the Policemen said to George: 'I thought
> you said that you'd shot
> them!'
>
>
> George said, 'I thought you said there was
> nobody available!'
>
> (True Story) I LOVE IT - Don't mess with old
> people!!
> DON'T MOVE FAST ANYMORE.
>
> George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi was
> going up to bed when his wife
> told him that he'd left the light on in the
> garden shed, which she could see
> from the bedroom window.
>
> George opened the back door to go turn off the
> light but saw that there were
> people in the shed stealing things.
>
> He phoned the police, who asked 'Is someone in
> your house?' and he said
> 'no'. Then they said that all patrols were busy
> , and that he should simply
> lock his door and an officer would be along
> when available. George said,
> 'Okay,' hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the
> police again.
>
> 'Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago
> because there were people
> stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't
> have to worry about them now
> because I've just shot them.' Then he hung
> up.
>
> Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed
> Response Unit, and an
> ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence
> and caught the burglars
> red-handed.
>
> One of the Policemen said to George: 'I thought
> you said that you'd shot
> them!'
>
>
> George said, 'I thought you said there was
> nobody available!'
>
> (True Story) I LOVE IT - Don't mess with old
> people!!
Monday, February 25, 2008
"Pee dodo"
For the last couple of weeks, Niko has been saying something we couldn't decipher. It would happen at seemingly random times. Now I get it. He was saying "pee dodo." That is his current word for "petit gateau," which means "cookie." When he said it right before bed, he was stalling, knowing that I would want him to eat something. Because we made the connection of that word this afternoon, I had to give him several animal cookies. And how could I resist his sweet requests, complete with "s'il te plait!" ("please")? :)
The budding artist...
So, we've experienced some trouble with Niko writing on the office walls. Amber pointed out that he's just doing the same as us writing on the whiteboard. Hmmm.... we're working on that distinction. This is really payback from Heavenly Father to me for putting Chris through the ringer when we were dating with questions like "What will you do when your child takes a permanent marker and writes all over the new leather couch?!?" Instead, he drew all over my brand new office!
This first picture goes with the following story: The first time Niko drew on the walls, it was with green permanent marker (you can still see yellow remnants in the bottom picture). I wanted to demonstrate what we do when this happens, so Niko and I were cleaning the wall with the orange cleaner. I set the bottle down and Niko picked it up. A second later, he started crying, having tried to squirt it, but the bottle was facing him, so instead it squirted into his eye. I scooped him up and stuck his head under the faucet to flush his eye. He didn't like that either. Boy, this kid! I tell ya!!
This first picture goes with the following story: The first time Niko drew on the walls, it was with green permanent marker (you can still see yellow remnants in the bottom picture). I wanted to demonstrate what we do when this happens, so Niko and I were cleaning the wall with the orange cleaner. I set the bottle down and Niko picked it up. A second later, he started crying, having tried to squirt it, but the bottle was facing him, so instead it squirted into his eye. I scooped him up and stuck his head under the faucet to flush his eye. He didn't like that either. Boy, this kid! I tell ya!!
Bowling for Family Night Monday 2.18.08
These pictures, again from Tata Ang (thank you!!), almost speak for themselves. The only thing you're lacking are the sound effects. Niko was so thrilled when the ball would get to the other end of the lane - no matter what the outcome. If a few pins got knocked down, all the better! I guess it was a perfect game for a 2-year-old boy who loves balls and to knock things down. We'll definitely go again. Hopefully next time, when I have my video camera, he'll be just as thrilled. :)
"Un... deux..."
"...trois!"
How precious is this face???
If you could just hear the squeals of delight that accompanied this photo!
"Encore!"
"Un... deux..."
"...trois!"
How precious is this face???
If you could just hear the squeals of delight that accompanied this photo!
"Encore!"
We love Thanksgiving Point!
We had a blast this past week with Tata Ang, Ollie, and Bazy. Here are some pictures from our first visit to Thanksgiving Point for the next year. Many thanks to Ang for the pics. All three times we got together I didn't have my camera!
We opted to get a year membership because of the Farm and Dinosaur museum options for the winter, as well as the discovery gardens and tulip gardens that will be open in the warmer months. Anyone who may visit and would like to join us can get half-off admission as our guests. Pretty fun place, I have to say.
Niko enjoyed running up and down this ramp in the middle of the dino museum.
Niko and Ollie dug for dinosaurs that Angi buried in the sand.
Niko wanted to suck his fingers more than he wanted sand-free hands.
This guys looks tiny in the pic, but just picture that this head was about 7 feet off the ground!
Niko wasn't so sure about the pony ride.
He's clutching my arm for dear life.
We weren't in outside with the animals even three minutes before Niko had climbed under one of the fences. Luckily, it was with the calf (above), but we definitely are still learning how to be safe around the animals.
We opted to get a year membership because of the Farm and Dinosaur museum options for the winter, as well as the discovery gardens and tulip gardens that will be open in the warmer months. Anyone who may visit and would like to join us can get half-off admission as our guests. Pretty fun place, I have to say.
Niko enjoyed running up and down this ramp in the middle of the dino museum.
Niko and Ollie dug for dinosaurs that Angi buried in the sand.
Niko wanted to suck his fingers more than he wanted sand-free hands.
Sammy chatting with the calf.
This guys looks tiny in the pic, but just picture that this head was about 7 feet off the ground!
Niko wasn't so sure about the pony ride.
He's clutching my arm for dear life.
We weren't in outside with the animals even three minutes before Niko had climbed under one of the fences. Luckily, it was with the calf (above), but we definitely are still learning how to be safe around the animals.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Weekend Away
On Friday, February 15th, we all went up to the ranch and spent the night. Here, Niko insisted on keeping Sam company in the port-a-crib. It's a bit smaller and shorter than a pack-and-play, but Niko succeeded in learning how to climb out of both over the weekend. :)
Since Niko has been sleeping in his big boy bed for the last couple of weeks, there was no way he was going to sleep in the pack-and-play. He slept on one of the trundle beds in the loft. It worked out great because the lower bunk caught him when he fell off during the night.
Saturday morning... FREEDOM!!!
Chris and I hadn't been skiing in about three years, so we really enjoyed getting back in the saddle. Chris's pro-level abilities weren't affected by the years of no practice. I spent the first hour giving myself Uncle Charlie's ski lessons all over again. I got to feeling pretty good until the end of the day. It was a little colder, a little more icy, and I took a spill. I have a big blue bruise to prove it. I'm just glad it wasn't a worse fall! Chris got his money's worth all the way until the last run - he was the last one on before they closed the lifts. I quit a little early and took a nap in the car and listened to Harry Potter. :)
Timp was so beautiful on our drive from Salt Lake to Provo
The tangerine garlic chicken was scrumptious! Chris also made sure I got to try their "pearl drink" with tapioca pearls in it - very different, but really yummy, too!
It was fun to revisit the 5-year plan we made on our first anniversary and see how life has been different. :) We also made a revised 5-year plan. The future is bright!
We enjoyed attending sacrament meeting with the Midway 4th ward.
Sunday evening, we spent about an hour reading scriptures in the lobby by the fireplace.
Cozy, cozy...
Yummy dinner in our room
We had a fun time at the pool, which included an indoor and outdoor pool connected by a little canal, and an indoor and outdoor hot tub.
Yes, that's Chris waving.
The boys had a fantastic time with Mami, Pepe Guy, and Aunt Roxanne.
Niko just had to try on Sam's coat. What a silly!
Isn't this a gorgeous view of the sun setting in Provo Canyon?
This was on our way home after picking up the boys.
Since Niko has been sleeping in his big boy bed for the last couple of weeks, there was no way he was going to sleep in the pack-and-play. He slept on one of the trundle beds in the loft. It worked out great because the lower bunk caught him when he fell off during the night.
Saturday morning... FREEDOM!!!Chris and I hadn't been skiing in about three years, so we really enjoyed getting back in the saddle. Chris's pro-level abilities weren't affected by the years of no practice. I spent the first hour giving myself Uncle Charlie's ski lessons all over again. I got to feeling pretty good until the end of the day. It was a little colder, a little more icy, and I took a spill. I have a big blue bruise to prove it. I'm just glad it wasn't a worse fall! Chris got his money's worth all the way until the last run - he was the last one on before they closed the lifts. I quit a little early and took a nap in the car and listened to Harry Potter. :)
Timp was so beautiful on our drive from Salt Lake to Provo
We tried to go to dinner at Tucano's, but didn't have the patience for the hour-long wait.
Instead we went next door to Shoots, a Chinese restaurant.
Instead we went next door to Shoots, a Chinese restaurant.
The tangerine garlic chicken was scrumptious! Chris also made sure I got to try their "pearl drink" with tapioca pearls in it - very different, but really yummy, too!
It was fun to revisit the 5-year plan we made on our first anniversary and see how life has been different. :) We also made a revised 5-year plan. The future is bright!
We enjoyed attending sacrament meeting with the Midway 4th ward.
Sunday evening, we spent about an hour reading scriptures in the lobby by the fireplace.
Cozy, cozy...
Yummy dinner in our room
Monday morning
This was one of the biggest things I was looking forward to this weekend:
Brie-stuffed French Toast.
Chris got a Spanish Omelet. Both were delicious!
This was one of the biggest things I was looking forward to this weekend:
Brie-stuffed French Toast.
Chris got a Spanish Omelet. Both were delicious!
We had a fun time at the pool, which included an indoor and outdoor pool connected by a little canal, and an indoor and outdoor hot tub.
We had such fun swimming inside and outside.
You'd have thought we were little kids.
You'd have thought we were little kids.
Yes, that's Chris waving.
The boys had a fantastic time with Mami, Pepe Guy, and Aunt Roxanne.
Niko just had to try on Sam's coat. What a silly!
Isn't this a gorgeous view of the sun setting in Provo Canyon?
This was on our way home after picking up the boys.
Niko was so happy to be home with Papa once again.
We send out a big "thank you" to Aunt Roxanne, as well as Grandma and Grandpa Clawson, for keeping the boys for us. They all had a great time and we sure loved our getaway together. We're big fans of at least an annual weekend away. It was also nice to be welcomed back by our sweet boys, too. Thank you so much, Roxanne, for making such a fantastic weekend possible!
We send out a big "thank you" to Aunt Roxanne, as well as Grandma and Grandpa Clawson, for keeping the boys for us. They all had a great time and we sure loved our getaway together. We're big fans of at least an annual weekend away. It was also nice to be welcomed back by our sweet boys, too. Thank you so much, Roxanne, for making such a fantastic weekend possible!
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