It's the little things that make life sweet. Like the sun pouring it's warm rays onto the baby bee's yellow labels right before Evie's bath....add the soothing smell of the buttermilk bath soak, and....mmm-wonderful! These are the moments I love!
Monday, October 29, 2007
a cup of vintage starbucks
Thank God for friendship! For the kind of friends who can go to Wal-Mart and browse around for an hour- purchasing random things like pumpkin candles, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, organic cotton onesies (walmart's going green?!) and pomegranate-lemon mints (because of the packaging)....and then hit the Starbucks drive-thru.
You might not get the humor in this story, but here it is anyway: We always go to this one particular Starbucks drive-thru that just opened- and we noticed that they have computer print-out stickers for the drink order that they paste on the side of the cup. So high-tech we think, not like the pens they used to use, marking the latte with an "L" and handwriting the customer's name....well, tonight we noticed something different. "Oh, pen!", my friend said. "So vintage!" I said. And we laugh at our goofiness.
You might not get the humor in this story, but here it is anyway: We always go to this one particular Starbucks drive-thru that just opened- and we noticed that they have computer print-out stickers for the drink order that they paste on the side of the cup. So high-tech we think, not like the pens they used to use, marking the latte with an "L" and handwriting the customer's name....well, tonight we noticed something different. "Oh, pen!", my friend said. "So vintage!" I said. And we laugh at our goofiness.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
the nightmare of the soccer moms
This was our first season of soccer. We now have 3 weeks left and I am feeling a little sad it will be over. Here we have spent the past couple of months, 3 times a week seeing and getting to know some great kids and their sometimes great, sometimes typical-stereotype-of-a-soccer-parent parents. Today, we even got a little baby gift from one of Ab's teammates. So sweet.
But then, there is the nightmare of the soccer mom. She is the one who is never satisfied, the one who has wanted to "pull her daughter from the team" from the get-go. OK, I will cut her some slack. Todd says she has a right to complain. The coach misses practices all the time- doesn't call any of the parents to let them know. We sit at the park and wait. The kids play for a while. Then, we all go home. It has happened more than once. More than twice. More than three times. For some reason, I feel the need to stand up for the coach. To help be positive and keep the team together. But not the nightmare soccer mom. She complains to all the other parents and as she does, I just watch. I see them, the ones who were a little irritated. Now, they are agreeing with her. They are getting more and more mad. They are now fuming and complaining along with her. Wow. This is how it all gets started.
So, anyway. Today was the icing on the cake! She told us our game was at the wrong time. I sort of knew it was wrong, so I even tried to call her last night...are you sure it is at this time? Because I have it written at an earlier time, I say. No, it is like I said, she says. OK, I say, just double checking, I say. And today, when we got to the game...quickly up runs the nightmare-soccer-mom to loudly exclaim to my family how terrible and horrible and how the coach needs to be removed and our kids need to be placed on other teams. Along with the other parent, the one from the story before...on to the president of the soccer association. What drama. Drama. Todd says, you always hear about these stories of soccer parents. And I feel sad. Partly because it could have been prevented if she would have just double checked the schedule last night when I called her, and partly because I don't want those mean angry soccer moms taking over the team!! And because Bella is friends with the coach, the assistant coach and her daughter! They have become friends through this team! Anyway. Even though it is annoying, Bella loves her little teammates! With only 3 weeks left, can't we just tough it out? For goodness sakes. So anyhow, we will see what comes of it. And I will fill you in on the drama of "the Saturdays of our soccer lives"!!!
But then, there is the nightmare of the soccer mom. She is the one who is never satisfied, the one who has wanted to "pull her daughter from the team" from the get-go. OK, I will cut her some slack. Todd says she has a right to complain. The coach misses practices all the time- doesn't call any of the parents to let them know. We sit at the park and wait. The kids play for a while. Then, we all go home. It has happened more than once. More than twice. More than three times. For some reason, I feel the need to stand up for the coach. To help be positive and keep the team together. But not the nightmare soccer mom. She complains to all the other parents and as she does, I just watch. I see them, the ones who were a little irritated. Now, they are agreeing with her. They are getting more and more mad. They are now fuming and complaining along with her. Wow. This is how it all gets started.
So, anyway. Today was the icing on the cake! She told us our game was at the wrong time. I sort of knew it was wrong, so I even tried to call her last night...are you sure it is at this time? Because I have it written at an earlier time, I say. No, it is like I said, she says. OK, I say, just double checking, I say. And today, when we got to the game...quickly up runs the nightmare-soccer-mom to loudly exclaim to my family how terrible and horrible and how the coach needs to be removed and our kids need to be placed on other teams. Along with the other parent, the one from the story before...on to the president of the soccer association. What drama. Drama. Todd says, you always hear about these stories of soccer parents. And I feel sad. Partly because it could have been prevented if she would have just double checked the schedule last night when I called her, and partly because I don't want those mean angry soccer moms taking over the team!! And because Bella is friends with the coach, the assistant coach and her daughter! They have become friends through this team! Anyway. Even though it is annoying, Bella loves her little teammates! With only 3 weeks left, can't we just tough it out? For goodness sakes. So anyhow, we will see what comes of it. And I will fill you in on the drama of "the Saturdays of our soccer lives"!!!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Apparently, I have time to blog.....!
Here's one from the hospital. Aren't they some beauties? They were crawling all over the bed with their dirty feet and soccer cleats- but I didn't mind. And Evie was glad to meet her sisters and all the craziness seemed like it calmed her a bit. So, now she is perfectly content during the day with all the screaming and poking and running around. And at night, when all is quiet, she wakes up for her 3:30-5:00 awake time. Just like when she was in my belly. Strange it is! But there are some perks for being awake at 4 am. Today I found $10 airline tickets! So, off to Ohio we will go in the Spring- our whole family of 6 for a total of $224! Pretty amazing! Yes, AMAZING!
Monday, October 15, 2007
all the latest
This morning I saw the most beautiful humming bird outside the window. Usually they are green, but this one had bright red feathers. You can't see it very well because it is foggy today and then sun isn't out- but I caught a little on his head. So pretty. And you know how I love my symbolic hummingbirds. They remind me that God is here, He is protecting and helping me. So, on my first day "on my own" with four kiddies- how reassuring to know that God is always with me. :)
And yesterday we went on our first outing since Evie was born- to Avila Valley Barn. It was amazingly crowded and the kids had a blast. We even ran into friends which made it all the better. Here's the girls inside the Hay Maze (or Hay May if you are 4 or under)!
And our NEWEST addition....introducing TIGERLILLY! Our lovebird.
And yesterday we went on our first outing since Evie was born- to Avila Valley Barn. It was amazingly crowded and the kids had a blast. We even ran into friends which made it all the better. Here's the girls inside the Hay Maze (or Hay May if you are 4 or under)!
Evie is enjoying being close to her daddy in the amazing Ergo. Can you tell I like the word amazing lately?
And here is the little sweet pea hanging out with me while I check the latest woot, jellyfish, blogs and emails. Oh, and IMing Aunt Leah, too.
And our NEWEST addition....introducing TIGERLILLY! Our lovebird.
This morning Emma woke up around 7:30 and came walking down the stairs. I literally started crying because I feel like I haven't seen this little girl in weeks. I get to get you your morning milk....change your diaper and get you dressed? Amazing. I know, it sounds silly....but I missed that little peanut while my mom was taking all the care of her!!!! And that's all for today- and possibly the next few days ;) love.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
the whole world's about to change...
Evangeline Skylar Moore!!!!
October 5, 2007
11:07 pm
8 lbs 9 oz
21 1/14 inches
I'll post some pics when I get them-
we don't have access to any good ones right now!
October 5, 2007
11:07 pm
8 lbs 9 oz
21 1/14 inches
I'll post some pics when I get them-
we don't have access to any good ones right now!
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