Lexie and the boys...
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Hmm.
I just did the oddest thing...We sat up here and watched a man stand at the corner for over three light changes without walking. He was an older gentlemen, slouched and wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt the color of a construction sign, with the hood up. We finally decided that he was going to stand there all day until the sign said walk, and he didn't push the button. I couldn't stand it any longer. I raced down the stairs, crossed the street, pushed the button, then stood there opposite him and waited for the sign to change. He just stood there across the street staring straigt ahead as we waited. Then the light changed, and I stepped out into the street. As soon as he saw me crossing, he started to also. We passed each other without a word, then as soon as I got to the other side, I turned around and raced back across behind him. How strange...
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream...
I can't beleive it cost me $41.45 to fill up my gas tank this morning! Phew, cuts back on the summer road-trip dreams. I want to start doing more hiking this year. This weekend is booked with Lucas' birthday party tomorrow, and Mother's Day tradition of Mom, Dad, Betty, Frank, Lexie, myself, and now Thumper all heading to the coast in the RV. Lexie will miss her swim lesson for that day, but since she will be in this same level for summer and fall, I'm not too concerned. This will be the only session so far that she has missed any lessons.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM! I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE THE BEST!
Word(s) of the day: RUMINATE
Lexie log: I'm pretty sure she will enjoy Bullwinkle's and she adores Lucas. She is already exited, as I told her Wednesday that we were going to his birthday party.
Wednesday, after work, Lexie, Thumper and I walked to Indian Hills School and she played on the slide and big toy (is that still what they are called?) She had a blast and we'll probably go back more often weather dependent.
I spoke with the owner of the Montessori Sunshine school that is right down the street from us. Her name is Loretta, she is from Sri Lanka, the classes are no more than 25 students per three instructors, she can go 2, 3, or 5 days a week from 8-1 and the times are not rigid. The next step is for me to take some time off and tour the school. Hopefully I can take a Monday off, soon, and we can go with Grammy. I'm exited just thinking about it.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, weekends, kiwis, water, pets, trees, headlights, and life.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM! I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE THE BEST!
Word(s) of the day: RUMINATE
Lexie log: I'm pretty sure she will enjoy Bullwinkle's and she adores Lucas. She is already exited, as I told her Wednesday that we were going to his birthday party.
Wednesday, after work, Lexie, Thumper and I walked to Indian Hills School and she played on the slide and big toy (is that still what they are called?) She had a blast and we'll probably go back more often weather dependent.
I spoke with the owner of the Montessori Sunshine school that is right down the street from us. Her name is Loretta, she is from Sri Lanka, the classes are no more than 25 students per three instructors, she can go 2, 3, or 5 days a week from 8-1 and the times are not rigid. The next step is for me to take some time off and tour the school. Hopefully I can take a Monday off, soon, and we can go with Grammy. I'm exited just thinking about it.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, weekends, kiwis, water, pets, trees, headlights, and life.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Walk like an Egyptian...
We got a new coffee machine at work. Mmmm. Yesterday we had 'Kona Blend', and today is 'Fried Nerve Endings'. Month end closed very nicely this month, this is getting easier.
Word(s) of the day: PSYCHEDELIC
Lexie log: While Lexie had her cold, we came up with a couple new nicknames for her. Sugar Booger, and Booger Bean.
She has been getting packages and cards daily from her Grammy. I took pictures of the last two, but forgot to add them. Hopefully I will tonight. Yesterday, Lex and I had a great time at the doctors office while Daddy had an appointment. When she learned that we were going to the doctors, she grabbed her stuffed animal Chocolate Labrador and Black Labrador to take with her. The Chocolate has a tear in his front left leg, just above the paw, where Thumper got to him. A little bit of stuffing keeps peeking out. So, she figured the doctor could fix him up. After Daddy went back to the exam room, I asked the receptionist if she might have a small bandage for him. She said she would check into it. We went back to the bathroom and for a drink of water (she gets her own quite nicely from the cooler), and when we got back out to the lobby, the receptionist was ready for us. Lexie handed the dog to her and she bandaged him up nicely. Lexie was very grateful. Then, we wandered around the office building, taking the elevator up and down and walking the halways. We laughed and had a grand time. We got a back of gummy bears from the vending machine, went back to the lobby and she danced to the radio while we waited.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, good coffee, my job, my co-workers, my friends, water, weekends, and life.
Word(s) of the day: PSYCHEDELIC
Lexie log: While Lexie had her cold, we came up with a couple new nicknames for her. Sugar Booger, and Booger Bean.
She has been getting packages and cards daily from her Grammy. I took pictures of the last two, but forgot to add them. Hopefully I will tonight. Yesterday, Lex and I had a great time at the doctors office while Daddy had an appointment. When she learned that we were going to the doctors, she grabbed her stuffed animal Chocolate Labrador and Black Labrador to take with her. The Chocolate has a tear in his front left leg, just above the paw, where Thumper got to him. A little bit of stuffing keeps peeking out. So, she figured the doctor could fix him up. After Daddy went back to the exam room, I asked the receptionist if she might have a small bandage for him. She said she would check into it. We went back to the bathroom and for a drink of water (she gets her own quite nicely from the cooler), and when we got back out to the lobby, the receptionist was ready for us. Lexie handed the dog to her and she bandaged him up nicely. Lexie was very grateful. Then, we wandered around the office building, taking the elevator up and down and walking the halways. We laughed and had a grand time. We got a back of gummy bears from the vending machine, went back to the lobby and she danced to the radio while we waited.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, good coffee, my job, my co-workers, my friends, water, weekends, and life.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Hush little baby, don't say a word, Momma's gonna buy you a mocking bird...
Driving through the work parking lot at 6:20am this morning, there was an old style silver/gray hearse, the only car in the lot. I just had a feeling there was someone sleeping in the back, and sure enough, Rigo, the security guard came up and told how odd it was to walk up to a hearse and see that there is a body in the back. Turns out the guy was just "passing through" on the way to Ashland. No surprises there.
Mom left late last night for New Jersey to stay with uncle Steve for a week. Hi to all of you out there. I think of you daily.
Word(s) of the day: WALLABY
Lexie log: I forgot to mention that she is obsessed with Kangaroos lately. Daily she asks if we can go to the store and get a kangaroo. I always tell her that we haven't been able to find a store that carries them. Lately she says she would be happy with a kangaroo shirt, and she's even invented something called a kangaroocycle. -- While Grammy is gone, she is going to be mailing Lexie little care packages so that she knows she is in her thoughts.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, stickers, kiwis, water, weekends, family, life.
Mom left late last night for New Jersey to stay with uncle Steve for a week. Hi to all of you out there. I think of you daily.
Word(s) of the day: WALLABY
Lexie log: I forgot to mention that she is obsessed with Kangaroos lately. Daily she asks if we can go to the store and get a kangaroo. I always tell her that we haven't been able to find a store that carries them. Lately she says she would be happy with a kangaroo shirt, and she's even invented something called a kangaroocycle. -- While Grammy is gone, she is going to be mailing Lexie little care packages so that she knows she is in her thoughts.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, stickers, kiwis, water, weekends, family, life.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Here we go round the Mulberry bush...
Taking a little break today. I just finished up with posting charges and have a few spare moments until the cascade of backups, reports, jobs, etc. that comprise what we call 'MONTH END' A series of jobs to set parameters and schedule so that the ballet of bits doesn't collide and cause financial upheavel. Backups to ensure that the bits are retained in some fashion in case they do collide. Reports to show how the bits are organized and if we are profit or loss etc. Funish? Yes. An organizational phenomenon that encompasses a week of my time.
Word(s) of the day: BENZOCAINE LOZENGE
Lexie log: She's just getting over her cold. She didn't make it to swim Sunday, but Teache AJ called and said he recommended she stay in Water Safety I for the next two sessions. He said her skill is excellent for her age, but her age should keep her working on technique for roll overs and U-turns for a while.
I let her pick out her own movie this weekend and she blindly chose the animated Batman vs Dracula. She made about 3/4 of the way through the movie before she decided it was to scary. She is a Kim Possible fan and runs around the house in mimicking her in mock battles with karte chops and kicks and a big ol smile on her face.
She has been loving the nice weather. She spends most of her time in a summer dress and likes to put on her rubber boots and go kick up dirt in the yard. On a nice day you can count on finding her in a cute dress with dark blue rubber boots, crouched over a mound of dirt, rearranging it, and finding new ways to pour it on Thumper. The two of them are a pair to watch out there.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, sunny days, weekends, water, and life.
Word(s) of the day: BENZOCAINE LOZENGE
Lexie log: She's just getting over her cold. She didn't make it to swim Sunday, but Teache AJ called and said he recommended she stay in Water Safety I for the next two sessions. He said her skill is excellent for her age, but her age should keep her working on technique for roll overs and U-turns for a while.
I let her pick out her own movie this weekend and she blindly chose the animated Batman vs Dracula. She made about 3/4 of the way through the movie before she decided it was to scary. She is a Kim Possible fan and runs around the house in mimicking her in mock battles with karte chops and kicks and a big ol smile on her face.
She has been loving the nice weather. She spends most of her time in a summer dress and likes to put on her rubber boots and go kick up dirt in the yard. On a nice day you can count on finding her in a cute dress with dark blue rubber boots, crouched over a mound of dirt, rearranging it, and finding new ways to pour it on Thumper. The two of them are a pair to watch out there.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, sunny days, weekends, water, and life.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Ruby throated sparrow, sing a song, don't be long, thrill me to the marrow
Still super busy, doing an hour of overtime everyday and this weekend will me more between the March of Dimes walk and swim. Just wanted to drop a note to say hi. I miss blogging daily and hopefully will be able to again soon. Lexie has a cold, hopefully she will be up for the walk tomorrow. I'm wearing a Holter Monitor for 24hrs to check for palpitations and what-not. Prayers for Uncle Steve and for Dawn's husband Tom ... I also want to wish my cousin Jason a very, very happy birthday. Hope to hear from him soon. Lexie continues to amaze me and bring me joy.
Word(s) of the day: TEN KEY
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, life, weekends, water, and the moon.
Word(s) of the day: TEN KEY
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, life, weekends, water, and the moon.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Sitting on a cornflake, waiting for the van to come...
Teensy bit of guilt, but this will be a most barren blog week. My dear friend Jan made haste with her termination. We are short one coder the last week of the month. Not chaos so much, but super busy with working through breaks, walking at lunch, and overtime. My knee itches immensley wear it is healing from my flight lesson two weeks ago.
Word(s) of the day: MOUSE
Lexie log: She finally lets me put her hair up in barrettes, and not just for swim class. She's doing super in swim class. I actually think us being in the observation room keeps her attention focused more. It is a little odd in there still. -- The weather is warmer and she is able to gallivant about the house in spring dresses. Now we need to get her a few pairs of sandals so she isn't stuck in these pink and black rubber ones. -- She wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese so badly this weekend. When her Grandma told her they were closed because they were out of pizza, she resolutely insisted, after a bit of thought, that she would make it (the pizza). All the way home in the car, with a smile on her face, she insisted, "I will make it!" She is just adorable.
Today I'm gratefull for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, Steve's recovery, coffee, friends, angels, pizza, mice, weekends, paperclips, colors, t-shirts, slippers, plastic utensils, Sharpies, ceramics, laughter, love, friendship, and life.
Word(s) of the day: MOUSE
Lexie log: She finally lets me put her hair up in barrettes, and not just for swim class. She's doing super in swim class. I actually think us being in the observation room keeps her attention focused more. It is a little odd in there still. -- The weather is warmer and she is able to gallivant about the house in spring dresses. Now we need to get her a few pairs of sandals so she isn't stuck in these pink and black rubber ones. -- She wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese so badly this weekend. When her Grandma told her they were closed because they were out of pizza, she resolutely insisted, after a bit of thought, that she would make it (the pizza). All the way home in the car, with a smile on her face, she insisted, "I will make it!" She is just adorable.
Today I'm gratefull for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, Steve's recovery, coffee, friends, angels, pizza, mice, weekends, paperclips, colors, t-shirts, slippers, plastic utensils, Sharpies, ceramics, laughter, love, friendship, and life.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Era una tarde tonta y caliente, De eseas que te quema el los la frente, Era el verano del 97...
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006
I'm sending out brilliant thought of white light for Jan and her precious Alexi! Another one for Uncle Steve!
I want to go back to Cancun! I have been having severe *sigh* daydreaming episodes envisioning my family there again. It was as close to heaven as I can imagine. I want to go with Lexie. I also wish to keep up with learning Spanish. Yesterday, we started listening to a Spanish radio station at work.
Word(s) of the day: CHICLE
Lexie log: Yesterday she wore her spring dress that Grammy got her, and... she finally wore her hair up in a pony tail. I took pictures, and as soon as I download them, I'll post them. She's such a treasure! I just love spending time with her and I miss her immensely while I'm at work. -- She has this new, cute talent. When I want her attention from afar, I have used my super loud, two finger whistle to get her attention. Easter Sunday, the was ahead of us on her trail hunt and wanted us to speed along to her. So...she puts her index finger to her lips (like a person would do when 'shushing' someone) and makes this shrill, high pithed shriek that sound amazingly similar to my loud whistle. It was so cute. So of course we all laughed heartily at this which turns it into something she does at least once a day.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, weekends, coffee, sunshine, and life.
I'm sending out brilliant thought of white light for Jan and her precious Alexi! Another one for Uncle Steve!
I want to go back to Cancun! I have been having severe *sigh* daydreaming episodes envisioning my family there again. It was as close to heaven as I can imagine. I want to go with Lexie. I also wish to keep up with learning Spanish. Yesterday, we started listening to a Spanish radio station at work.
Word(s) of the day: CHICLE
Lexie log: Yesterday she wore her spring dress that Grammy got her, and... she finally wore her hair up in a pony tail. I took pictures, and as soon as I download them, I'll post them. She's such a treasure! I just love spending time with her and I miss her immensely while I'm at work. -- She has this new, cute talent. When I want her attention from afar, I have used my super loud, two finger whistle to get her attention. Easter Sunday, the was ahead of us on her trail hunt and wanted us to speed along to her. So...she puts her index finger to her lips (like a person would do when 'shushing' someone) and makes this shrill, high pithed shriek that sound amazingly similar to my loud whistle. It was so cute. So of course we all laughed heartily at this which turns it into something she does at least once a day.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, weekends, coffee, sunshine, and life.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Hmmm, hmmm hm hm hmmm hmm...
Monday, April 17th, 2006
Ok, another beautiful weekend. Let me start by saying, duh... For some reason, for the past two weeks, I've had it in my head that the Alpenrose Easter egg hunt would be...on Easter Sunday. Well, nope. So, we missed it completely. No worries though, it was pouring rain Satuday, and Sunday we came up with a last minute back up plan that turned out beautifully.
Thumper done et my tenny runners.
Friday at work, Lana and Cherri took Jan to lunch, so I listened to my book and walked at lunch. It was rather nice. I'm still infatuated with iPod.
Oh, yeah... Friday the green gun died on our tv. All weekend, Lexie has been watching the oddest looking television. I took pictures to post. She doesn't watch too much tv, but each evening, she watches a couple hours. Friday after work, we spent three hours tv shopping, and our new set will be delivered today. Weeeee.
Word(s) of the day: SPIDER JAM
Lexie log: Sunday, no swim, of course. It hit me like a ton of bricks...Why not have our own Easter egg hunt in Yamhill??? So, we got ready, stopped by Fred Meyers and picked up eggs and candy, then headed out there. Aunt Chris was there too, which was terrific. While Grammy, Grampa and Chris entertained Lexie, Daddy and I planted eggs and candy along the trail, with the huge princess doll basket hidden at the end by three trees. She had a blast!
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, Chris, family, weekends, water, stickers, and life.
Ok, another beautiful weekend. Let me start by saying, duh... For some reason, for the past two weeks, I've had it in my head that the Alpenrose Easter egg hunt would be...on Easter Sunday. Well, nope. So, we missed it completely. No worries though, it was pouring rain Satuday, and Sunday we came up with a last minute back up plan that turned out beautifully.
Thumper done et my tenny runners.
Friday at work, Lana and Cherri took Jan to lunch, so I listened to my book and walked at lunch. It was rather nice. I'm still infatuated with iPod.
Oh, yeah... Friday the green gun died on our tv. All weekend, Lexie has been watching the oddest looking television. I took pictures to post. She doesn't watch too much tv, but each evening, she watches a couple hours. Friday after work, we spent three hours tv shopping, and our new set will be delivered today. Weeeee.
Word(s) of the day: SPIDER JAM
Lexie log: Sunday, no swim, of course. It hit me like a ton of bricks...Why not have our own Easter egg hunt in Yamhill??? So, we got ready, stopped by Fred Meyers and picked up eggs and candy, then headed out there. Aunt Chris was there too, which was terrific. While Grammy, Grampa and Chris entertained Lexie, Daddy and I planted eggs and candy along the trail, with the huge princess doll basket hidden at the end by three trees. She had a blast!
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, Chris, family, weekends, water, stickers, and life.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Love, exciting and new, Come aboard, We're expecting you...
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Late break today. Right before break I was called onto a project and right in the middle of it the billing software crashed. Finally, I have a chance to sip my lukewarm java and type an entry.
To answer your question Sue, everytime I copy and paste into the blogger editor, I get a dialogue box that tells me, "Document contains no data". So, until I have the leisure to fuddle with it, I'll just maintain. By the way...Hi!
Also, by the way...If you still read this occasionally...I love you Steve, and pray your surgery goes smoothly. I didn't get your email for some reason, but Mom printed it out and I did read it. I don't visit the Myfamily site as often as I used to, but I'll start again.
So far on my iPod:
Two books - Crocodile on the Sandbank and The secrets of the Power of Intention
56 songs - A total mish mash including a couple sound files of Lexie laughing
60 photos - Mostly Lexie, but some rainbows and art shots as well
1 Podcast - some cartoon
2 TV shows - An episode of Monk, and an episode of Weeds
3 Movies - Two home movies of Lexie, and 2006 Academy Award Winner "Six Shooter"
Available space left to fill - 55 GB
Word(s) of the day: ICARUS
Lexie log: The darndest thing yesterday afternoon, we're all in the car in the Safeway parking lot, and suddenly Lexie says, "Look Momma, Icarus!" She's pointing out the window, but at what I do not know. She does this a few more times, but I got distracted and forgot to ask her who Icarus is. I'll have to remember to ask today.
Other notables; She stuck an orange Tic-Tac up her nose earlier this week. Luckily Daddy was able to persuade it out. I heard about it the next day at work, as I had already gone to bed when she did this.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, iPod, weekends, family, miracles, tulips, trees, vitamins, water, and life.
Late break today. Right before break I was called onto a project and right in the middle of it the billing software crashed. Finally, I have a chance to sip my lukewarm java and type an entry.
To answer your question Sue, everytime I copy and paste into the blogger editor, I get a dialogue box that tells me, "Document contains no data". So, until I have the leisure to fuddle with it, I'll just maintain. By the way...Hi!
Also, by the way...If you still read this occasionally...I love you Steve, and pray your surgery goes smoothly. I didn't get your email for some reason, but Mom printed it out and I did read it. I don't visit the Myfamily site as often as I used to, but I'll start again.
So far on my iPod:
Two books - Crocodile on the Sandbank and The secrets of the Power of Intention
56 songs - A total mish mash including a couple sound files of Lexie laughing
60 photos - Mostly Lexie, but some rainbows and art shots as well
1 Podcast - some cartoon
2 TV shows - An episode of Monk, and an episode of Weeds
3 Movies - Two home movies of Lexie, and 2006 Academy Award Winner "Six Shooter"
Available space left to fill - 55 GB
Word(s) of the day: ICARUS
Lexie log: The darndest thing yesterday afternoon, we're all in the car in the Safeway parking lot, and suddenly Lexie says, "Look Momma, Icarus!" She's pointing out the window, but at what I do not know. She does this a few more times, but I got distracted and forgot to ask her who Icarus is. I'll have to remember to ask today.
Other notables; She stuck an orange Tic-Tac up her nose earlier this week. Luckily Daddy was able to persuade it out. I heard about it the next day at work, as I had already gone to bed when she did this.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, iPod, weekends, family, miracles, tulips, trees, vitamins, water, and life.
Monday, April 10, 2006
The wheels on the bus go round and round...
Another lovely weekend. Saturday we went to the river, got caught in another rain storm, this time no hail though. The river was higher than I've ever seen it. After the river we drove to Bettys for an hours. Lex played with her Gramma and Pete while Frank and I walked Thumper, about 12-13 blocks. Sunday, after swim, we drove out to Yamhill and visited. Thumper ran around in the forest. He took great delight in bounding through the ferns. At one point he crossed the stream and headed south up the hill. I got a little nervous when he got out of sight, but he did come bounding back in a couple minutes. It's so cozy up there, I wish we were all there right now.
Month end is closed, now I'm working on reports and posting charges.
Word(s) of the day: SIGH
Leixe log: She did really good in her new swim class. She is in a class with three other girls, Grace (4), Emma (6), and Siarra (3 1/2). All older than Lex. It was fairly odd to sit in the observation room instead on the pool deck. She saw me in there at first while they were all still sitting on the steps, but then once she put her goggles on, it seemed like she kept looking over, but perhaps they were too fogged up, because she didn't wave back. The only time she lets me do anything with her hair without putting up a super fight is before swim. Now that her hair is all one length, I was able to put it in a pony tail. It was so adorable.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, out animal family, senses, iPod, walks, rain, weekends, and life.
Month end is closed, now I'm working on reports and posting charges.
Word(s) of the day: SIGH
Leixe log: She did really good in her new swim class. She is in a class with three other girls, Grace (4), Emma (6), and Siarra (3 1/2). All older than Lex. It was fairly odd to sit in the observation room instead on the pool deck. She saw me in there at first while they were all still sitting on the steps, but then once she put her goggles on, it seemed like she kept looking over, but perhaps they were too fogged up, because she didn't wave back. The only time she lets me do anything with her hair without putting up a super fight is before swim. Now that her hair is all one length, I was able to put it in a pony tail. It was so adorable.
Today I'm grateful for Frank and Lexie, Mom and Dad, out animal family, senses, iPod, walks, rain, weekends, and life.
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