As you will see from the video, Reid LOVES to eat. I thought this might be the perfect time to get him to say some words for you all. I think his D sound and P sound are coming along nicely. See what you think....
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Flower Child
My Ellie and her flowers. She loves them. My garden is quite pitiful because she picks everything she sees. In fact, at the zoo she couldn't understand why she couldn't pick the flowers she wanted to take home. Here she is after picking 3 of my day lilies....so we made the best of it and used them for hair accessories and one to hold, of course!Wednesday, July 8, 2009
From bad to worse....
Bath time started out fine.....
Then we got out the bath crayons....and Ellie drew a mustache on herself.
...then a goatee....
And some glasses....(she even drew the side pieces all the way back to her ears...you will see in later pics)
And then, this happened. She went wild.
Then, Reid being an innocent bystander got involved whether he wanted to or not. (notice the purple in Ellie's hair??? That's from the glasses!)
What a Don Juan Reid is with his new look. 
Ahhhh....cleaned up and feeling more like himself! Much better!
Then we got out the bath crayons....and Ellie drew a mustache on herself.
...then a goatee....
And some glasses....(she even drew the side pieces all the way back to her ears...you will see in later pics)
And then, this happened. She went wild.
Then, Reid being an innocent bystander got involved whether he wanted to or not. (notice the purple in Ellie's hair??? That's from the glasses!)
What a Don Juan Reid is with his new look. 
Ahhhh....cleaned up and feeling more like himself! Much better! Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Zoo Day!
The sun is shining today (which is hasn't been doing too much of this summer), so I made a quick decision, packed some lunches, and the kids and I headed out to the zoo this morning. This was Reid's first time....and he loved it and did sooo well!
Here he is infatuated with the goats. Yeah, I know. Of all things at a zoo to be intrigued by....but that's ok!
Ellie wanted to pose by the flowers. Actually, I think she really just wanted to climb the big rocks to get up to the flowers for me to snap a picture!
They had a little town set up there all for kids. Ellie loved it and was riding "Mia" her horse here. At least that's what she told me.
After 2 hours Reid started getting the glossy-eyed look. And Ellie was looking ornery about the same time!
So, we decided to ride the train (me included which was true fun to get in and out of!) which the kids loved. After that, we ate our picnic lunch and headed home. It was a great way to spend the morning. Oh, and the best part....the kids are both napping simultaneously and have been for the past 2 hours! I think we should go again tomorrow!!!!!
Here he is infatuated with the goats. Yeah, I know. Of all things at a zoo to be intrigued by....but that's ok!
Ellie wanted to pose by the flowers. Actually, I think she really just wanted to climb the big rocks to get up to the flowers for me to snap a picture!
They had a little town set up there all for kids. Ellie loved it and was riding "Mia" her horse here. At least that's what she told me.
After 2 hours Reid started getting the glossy-eyed look. And Ellie was looking ornery about the same time!
So, we decided to ride the train (me included which was true fun to get in and out of!) which the kids loved. After that, we ate our picnic lunch and headed home. It was a great way to spend the morning. Oh, and the best part....the kids are both napping simultaneously and have been for the past 2 hours! I think we should go again tomorrow!!!!!Monday, July 6, 2009
Going D"owww"N and Ca-Ca-Ya answers....
I forget how quick Reid is. He is lightning quick. And things happen before I even have a chance to react....like this.
The poor kid! I was putting shish-ka-bobs together for dinner at the counter and Reid was on the other side of the counter. He climbed up in the kitchen chair to sit and I praised him for sitting. Within 0.34 seconds, he was up on his feet. I reacted and said, "No, Reid. Sit down please." Before I could get around the counter to take him off the chair, (he thought this was funny...because Mama doesn't run!) and jolted himself forward which tipped the chair OVER onto the floor. His forehead hit the bar stool that was in front of the chair at the counter.
And this little shiner is what he has to show for his hard fall. I really thought an ER trip was going to be in our future tonight....but the swelling seemed to go down as the night progressed, and he acted fine. I don't know how much of this "boy" stuff my heart can handle!!!!!
And thanks to you who tried to guess the Ca Ca Ya new word. I loved hearing what you all thought! Sorry that no one got it, though. Ca Ca Ya is MOTORCYCLE. Crazy, huh? Popsicle also sounds very similar. It much be the cycle/sickle part....I have no idea. But, it is consitent EVERY time. He will hear a motorcycle and all of a sudden scream, "Ca Ca Ya!!!! Ca Ca Ya!!!!!" Of course, Reid....MOTORCYCLE!!!!! Thanks for playing! I am sure there will be more vocabulary stumpers to come.
The poor kid! I was putting shish-ka-bobs together for dinner at the counter and Reid was on the other side of the counter. He climbed up in the kitchen chair to sit and I praised him for sitting. Within 0.34 seconds, he was up on his feet. I reacted and said, "No, Reid. Sit down please." Before I could get around the counter to take him off the chair, (he thought this was funny...because Mama doesn't run!) and jolted himself forward which tipped the chair OVER onto the floor. His forehead hit the bar stool that was in front of the chair at the counter.
And this little shiner is what he has to show for his hard fall. I really thought an ER trip was going to be in our future tonight....but the swelling seemed to go down as the night progressed, and he acted fine. I don't know how much of this "boy" stuff my heart can handle!!!!!And thanks to you who tried to guess the Ca Ca Ya new word. I loved hearing what you all thought! Sorry that no one got it, though. Ca Ca Ya is MOTORCYCLE. Crazy, huh? Popsicle also sounds very similar. It much be the cycle/sickle part....I have no idea. But, it is consitent EVERY time. He will hear a motorcycle and all of a sudden scream, "Ca Ca Ya!!!! Ca Ca Ya!!!!!" Of course, Reid....MOTORCYCLE!!!!! Thanks for playing! I am sure there will be more vocabulary stumpers to come.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Ca-Ca-Ya
Yep.....the title of this post is Reid's new word. I'll give a prize to anyone who guesses it....Grandma's and Grandpa's....no cheating since you all know already!
I will give you a hint....the true word that Reid is trying to say is actually 4 syllables not the 3 that he pronounces. I doubt I will be giving away any prizes...but what do I know??? Let's see what you all think.
I'll post the answer in a couple of days. Good luck!!!!
I will give you a hint....the true word that Reid is trying to say is actually 4 syllables not the 3 that he pronounces. I doubt I will be giving away any prizes...but what do I know??? Let's see what you all think.
I'll post the answer in a couple of days. Good luck!!!!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Vacation 2009 in pictures
Ok, folks...seriously, I took 293 pictures in 8 days. I obvioulsy can not post 293 pictures here, nor would I want you to have to weave your way through that....so here are some highlights of our trip to Rhode Island in no particular order (because I really should be attending to the LAUNDRY!) It was such a wonderful trip (with a few Reid stresses!), but a great time away with family. Here is our trip in a nutshell!
Ellie's quote, "I'll just get my feet a little wet." 10 minutes later she was sitting in the ocean water while the waves were splashing up all around her.
Brian and Reid....taking it all in.
Ellie and Reid seeing the ocean waves. Ellie being so helpful by taking Reid's hand. (maybe she did that to drag him along! She couldn't wait to see the water!)
Reid's first look at the ocean. (grasping tightly to Grandma's hand!)
Ellie and Reid's new friend they made. She is a surfer and let the kids stand on her board.
Reid making footprints in the sand
Ellie at Point Judith making Mommy nervous!
Point Judith lighthouse
Reid is enjoying his chocolate milkshake
Reid liked the sounds the sea lions made at us!
Holding a real starfish
Ellie at the aquarium in Connecticut
Ellie eating crabcakes for the first time!
Grandma and Reid at the wedding
Pappy and Ellie cutting a rug!
Pap Pap and Aunt Sue with our " new" Uncle Dave at the wedding
Mommy and Ellie at the wedding
Reid took some naps in the car...and I guess he likes it dark!
Ellie and her cousin Jason (Sue's son). This was their first time meeting each other!
Ellie lounging with Uncle Aaron
Ellie at the ocean.....the 50 something degree ocean water. As you can see, it didn't bother her one bit!
Reid found a shell. (well, he helped carry the shell that Dad found!)
Brian and Ellie at the ocean.
Uncle Aaron lives in a town named Manville. Yeah.....we rolled our eyes at this one, too!
Ellie seeing Uncle Aaron's house for the first time.
When you are on the road for a long time, Daddy buys you snacks to keep you busy. Snickers bars and pink lemonade....yum!
Brian driving.....the whole 12 hours
Yep...construction got us. We were moving here...barely...but some.
Reid did some light reading on our trip.
It was a great trip filled with many memories. So blessed we were able to go. And yet, so nice to be home, too!
Ellie's quote, "I'll just get my feet a little wet." 10 minutes later she was sitting in the ocean water while the waves were splashing up all around her.
Brian and Reid....taking it all in.
Ellie and Reid seeing the ocean waves. Ellie being so helpful by taking Reid's hand. (maybe she did that to drag him along! She couldn't wait to see the water!)
Reid's first look at the ocean. (grasping tightly to Grandma's hand!)
Ellie and Reid's new friend they made. She is a surfer and let the kids stand on her board.
Reid making footprints in the sand
Ellie at Point Judith making Mommy nervous!
Point Judith lighthouse
Reid is enjoying his chocolate milkshake
Reid liked the sounds the sea lions made at us!
Holding a real starfish
Ellie at the aquarium in Connecticut
Ellie eating crabcakes for the first time!
Grandma and Reid at the wedding
Pappy and Ellie cutting a rug!
Pap Pap and Aunt Sue with our " new" Uncle Dave at the wedding
Mommy and Ellie at the wedding
Reid took some naps in the car...and I guess he likes it dark!
Ellie and her cousin Jason (Sue's son). This was their first time meeting each other!
Ellie lounging with Uncle Aaron
Ellie at the ocean.....the 50 something degree ocean water. As you can see, it didn't bother her one bit!
Reid found a shell. (well, he helped carry the shell that Dad found!)
Brian and Ellie at the ocean.
Uncle Aaron lives in a town named Manville. Yeah.....we rolled our eyes at this one, too!
Ellie seeing Uncle Aaron's house for the first time.
When you are on the road for a long time, Daddy buys you snacks to keep you busy. Snickers bars and pink lemonade....yum!
Brian driving.....the whole 12 hours
Yep...construction got us. We were moving here...barely...but some.
Reid did some light reading on our trip.
It was a great trip filled with many memories. So blessed we were able to go. And yet, so nice to be home, too!
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Mommy and me having cuddle time at Hocking Hills.
Told ya, my hair can be wild! And you thought I was kidding!
Hmmm, Blue's Brother's perhaps?
