Andi's turn

Time to talk about Andi....She had been such a little ham this week. Her favorite thing is to pull herself up on your leg then let go and throw her arms over her head with a look of triumph! Look I can stand! Then carefully sit down before she falls ;)
We had a suprise today...SNOW! The forecast called for rain and 58 degrees, instead the snow came and began to stick after an hour or two. When Andi went down for her nap Tenna and I headed out back to pick the remaining tomatoes and squash. She looked so cute in her alpaca (sp?) sweater that her daddy bought for her in Equador....I wish I had thought to get her in the photo...sigh. She only lasted about 5 minutes then her hands were "way cold," so she went back inside.
Andi LOVES being a girl. She particularly enjoys accesori-bling. I never knew you could get a kid to keep glasses and hats on without rubberbands and super glue, but styl is her adhesive! She is quite pleased with her little scarf here.

A good day

I must admit, most of the stories today are about Tenna, but I guess it's all ebb and flow.
So first of all I would like to let you all know that there is still some California girl left in me, and I am passing it on. Tenna is in the habit of saying "way," a lot. Things like "way cold," "way sad," et.c
Since it is Sunday I have to share her Sacrament story. When the Sacrament starts it is always difficult to keep kids relaxed and quiet, so we talk about Jesus and how nice he is etc. We discuss the bread and water and how it helps us remember Him. Well today she must have got it in her head that He is the one passing it out, because right after eating the bread she says (thankfully in something of a reverent tone) "thank you Jesus," then proceeds to say hi to the young man refering to him in kind. We had to explain that one a little to her, but I thought it was so cutet.
The pictures are from a little drive we took up to Huntington resevoir this evening. It was off and on rainy, but the girls enjoyed it.

Tenna and daddy played "throw it," for a while (throwing rocks into the water) until they were quite wet. Andi and I walked around a bit then I let her "drive," until they came back. The colors up the canyon are stunning, though only starting to turn. The smell of rotting leaves was like a cup of hot apple cider. I couldn't believe what a sweet smell there was up there out of the city. *le sigh*

Oh yeah

I am bad about copyright stuff. The basic pattern for the icecream cone is from this months edition of crochet today!
I had to put this pic up of Andi in her new favorite toy. We bought this as a kiddie pool, but it has grown cooler, so it is the ball box. She will entertain herself for a half hour in this thing (which is fantastic for a 12 month-old). So fun! Tenna will even sit in the lid and they will throw balls back and forth.

Let's be honest ladies!

A picture is worth a thousand words!!! Well, anyways. I would like to dedicate this post to all of the WONDERFUL women who's blogs I read. I would also like to dedicate it to those who read this and have no blogs YET(ie. Amy, get on that would you!)
While conversing with a friend I realized that there is too much of the sunny side of my life on here. I have decided to put on a realistic post and would love to see some of your days too. Grantid, I know some of you really ARE super-mom of the aeon, but I am not, so here goes....keep in mind it is not yet 2pm...

Bad mom! You...

1. ...gave Andi (12mos.) chocolate ice cream after breakfast! Why? Oh because you were too busy doing dishes and didn't catch her when she fell and cut her lip. Hey you need something to reduce swelling.
2. ...gave Tenna a starburst after giving Andi ice cream, because it only seemed fair.
3. ...took Tenna outside in your pajamas and worked in the garden (in her pajamas too).
4. ...let Andi push the power button on the TV about a humdered times (shhhhh don't tell albert.)
5. ...are sitting on the computer instead of cleaning!
6. ... are not going to make it to the gym today!


Good mom! You...
1. ... had whole wheat bleander pancakes with fresh honedew mellon for breakfast.
2. ...are going to snack on toasted chickpeas and fresh tomatoes at the park today.
3. ...finally finished the crocheted (how do you write that??) icecream cone.
4. ...going to teach your visiting teachee how to can tonight.
5. ...did dishes. Again.
6. ...are going to go back to cleaning now! ;) And hang your laundry to dry.

Thanks, I feel much better. Sometimes it is nice to realize it isn't all bad!

Toddler free time

This is what happens when you ignore your toddler for 10 minutes. This is also what I get for letting the girls play in the big tupperware with various large amounts of edibles. At least she wants to share, right? Oh and the bottom pic is for Nicole, retinoblastoma police ;) j/k I love ya!

Oops

So this was supposed to go under the other zoo post, oh well. So yeah, enjoy the pics and see the description below ;)

First trip to the Zoo!

I know, I am a negligent parent. My oldest child is almost 2 1/2 and I just now took her to the zoo. It was really Sarah, Joe and Gracie that gave me the impetus to go, so give them props! I have to say Andi enjoyed it more than anyone I think.
Tenna was fascinated by the tigers. I thought for sure that the zebras would be the thing, but she had to eat lunch like a tiger, so that is the difinative favorite.
And yes, Sarah and her Victoria Bekham style get more photos, cuz she deserves it!

Because Andi is our water baby

I know I am a bad mom, no bathing suit. I was just planning on cleaning out the pool and playing outside, but once it was clean the girls NEEDED to be in it! I love this picture because it iw how they always are. Tenna splashin and Andi having fun anyways. Ah summer.

More House Stuff

So these are not even close to the same view, but I figure you get the idea. This is the back yard, which still needs a lot of help, but it is doing well. I must repent for not showing the crapy old metal shed that the boys ripped out and the lovely new one they built from scratch, I'll get on that! I do think it is funny how the tomato plants sort of blend into each other, they are huge.

Happy Birthday Andi!

Yes, my little baby is ONE! I can't believe it! The girls have both been excited all week to get balloons, so this made their day! So much fun to see what has changed the last year! (see below for pre/present house pics).
As you can see, Tenna has been hamming it up for us and making it a fun day for sister! I will post more birthday pics as they come!

Thanks GG Dadds!

Andi LOVES soft things! She also LOVES books! So thank you GG Dadds! She wasn't sure about the wrapping stuff, so she just handed it to me, but she loved the insides!

Before

Our house before!

A year later

We still need to paint the house, ect..but it has come a long way! Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard with us and helped us on our way!

Pics from the future

Ok, so it hasn't occured yet, but Andi turns one this Friday. Grandma and Grandpa brought up an early gift though, so we have some interlude pics. We have already worn this outfit three times! Thanks!
First ever spaghetti-o's! Can you tell she enjoyed it? Just ignore that smug look ;)
So this is an older picture. This was out harvest when we got home from a week in Boston. I thought that was a lot of tomatoes, but now we have, or have gone through 17quarts bottled, four batches of fresh salsa with aproximately 40 pounds of tomatoes on my table waiting for my sister-in-law to come and make salsa with....hmm the point...I think we planted enough tomatoes! Though I have to say I am most impressed with the early girls. I picked about 15 pounds from one plant yesterday! The acorn squash is pretty amazing too! I think I could love this!

Computer is fixed and I must amend!

I know I cannot make up for the amount of time that I was not blogging so i won't try. Our computer is fixed so I will put up a few of my faves from the last month ;) Tenna is enjoying the garden. More than anything she loves the grape tomatoes, but she can deal wtih the squash if we grill it. Andi LOVES the croock neck squash. She begins to whine the second she sees me get one out.

Such a little actress.

Enjoying the grass in Kenebunck Port, Maine.

Finally, real live chickens!

Hot=cute clothes

My daydream

Albert can attest to the fact that I have always wanted a white flowy dress. I would love to wear it out on the salt flats and let the wind blow me all about. Well, I guess I will have to live through my kids! Grandma gave this dress to Tenna, and I adore it! I just had to take a few pictures of her picking flowers in the summer! Cheers!