Leis all around...
some Limbo fun...
a great movie and some coloring...
... and a most-delicious dinner, if I do say so myself!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Disney Family Day #6
Aloha! Time for DFD #6, with Lilo & Stitch!
Leis all around...
some Limbo fun...
a great movie and some coloring...
... and a most-delicious dinner, if I do say so myself!
Leis all around...
some Limbo fun...
a great movie and some coloring...
... and a most-delicious dinner, if I do say so myself!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
I love...
... that Kyle and I spent nearly half an hour this morning laughing so hard at/with our daughters' antics that my stomach hurt after.
... that the above happened when I REALLY needed to be doing 1000 other things but never once did I flinch at choosing this time together over housework. (Though, admittedly, I will freak out later when I feel like I can't get it done. We aren't going to focus on that part, though.)
... that the instant I put flowing, twirly skirts on Elise and Avery they have a reflexive response to ask to hear a song so they can dance.
... that Elise and Avery can (most of the time) find such joy in simply being with one another. Elise told me repeatedly this morning that, in addition to "Elise [loving] Elise" (ha!), "Elise loves Avery". (Might I add though, that right now they are finding joy in hitting one another SO hard, and taking turns laughing as the other cries. Again, let's choose to redirect our focus....)
... that we have the opportunity to spend these kinds of times together because Kyle has a fabulous job that makes him (and the rest of us) happy. Finally :)
... that the above happened when I REALLY needed to be doing 1000 other things but never once did I flinch at choosing this time together over housework. (Though, admittedly, I will freak out later when I feel like I can't get it done. We aren't going to focus on that part, though.)
... that the instant I put flowing, twirly skirts on Elise and Avery they have a reflexive response to ask to hear a song so they can dance.
... that Elise and Avery can (most of the time) find such joy in simply being with one another. Elise told me repeatedly this morning that, in addition to "Elise [loving] Elise" (ha!), "Elise loves Avery". (Might I add though, that right now they are finding joy in hitting one another SO hard, and taking turns laughing as the other cries. Again, let's choose to redirect our focus....)
... that we have the opportunity to spend these kinds of times together because Kyle has a fabulous job that makes him (and the rest of us) happy. Finally :)
Thursday, September 2, 2010
"Last" KI Trip
(You know, for the regular season. For this year.)
Cassi and I took Avery and Elise to Kings Island last week, and it was certainly eventful!
Because schools are back in session, the lines during the day were very short. We took advantage of this and decided we'd do one "rider swap" run on Firehawk, since it would only take 15 minutes or so (even for both of us adults to ride), and the girls needed to eat their snack anyway - which they did on the exit steps, fascinated by the ride.
An hour and fifteen minutes later, after several mechanics and EMTs came to help me and my fellow riders scoot sideways off the coaster one at a time after getting stuck lying down with our feet in the air back at the queue, we were finally done. The girls are still talking about Mama getting stuck on the big yellow and red roller coaster. Annoying! (The event, not the girls. They're funny.)
ANYWAY.... we were there just another hour or so longer, but without any crowds the girls rode everything they love at least once. We certainly got our money worth for my pass, and have plans to go back at least one more time for Howl-o-Fest activities.
Farewell, summer!
Cassi and I took Avery and Elise to Kings Island last week, and it was certainly eventful!
Because schools are back in session, the lines during the day were very short. We took advantage of this and decided we'd do one "rider swap" run on Firehawk, since it would only take 15 minutes or so (even for both of us adults to ride), and the girls needed to eat their snack anyway - which they did on the exit steps, fascinated by the ride.
An hour and fifteen minutes later, after several mechanics and EMTs came to help me and my fellow riders scoot sideways off the coaster one at a time after getting stuck lying down with our feet in the air back at the queue, we were finally done. The girls are still talking about Mama getting stuck on the big yellow and red roller coaster. Annoying! (The event, not the girls. They're funny.)
ANYWAY.... we were there just another hour or so longer, but without any crowds the girls rode everything they love at least once. We certainly got our money worth for my pass, and have plans to go back at least one more time for Howl-o-Fest activities.
Farewell, summer!
Music with Miss Joanie
On Monday, the girls and I went to our monthly Music and Movement class... only it isn't there anymore! The Museum had found out over the weekend that it lost one of it's most fantastic resources in Miss Ai Li to a local school. We're thrilled for her that she got a great job teaching full time, but will miss her dearly. After all, she and her sweet daughter Naomi have been my girls' "friends" for 21 months now!
Taking her place temporarily was Miss Joanie - a local performer/teacher. She is very smart and very good at music, but I have to admit we probably won't continue going back each month. We've switched our next two sessions (already paid) to a couple of other classes to try them, but the drive and timing of the class hasn't been ideal for some time, only well worth it for our beloved Music Together class! :)
Anyway, the girls really did have a great time. Miss Joanie let them play a few songs on her guitar (while she fingered the chords and they strummed), which was super cute. They played with a couple of other instruments and sang a few familiar songs. Elise and Avery were very shy and weren't sure what to do with the (lack of) structure in the class, but enjoyed themselves nonetheless.
There are some photos in Picasa, though not many and absolutely none of good (non-blurry) quality. Sorry!
Taking her place temporarily was Miss Joanie - a local performer/teacher. She is very smart and very good at music, but I have to admit we probably won't continue going back each month. We've switched our next two sessions (already paid) to a couple of other classes to try them, but the drive and timing of the class hasn't been ideal for some time, only well worth it for our beloved Music Together class! :)
Anyway, the girls really did have a great time. Miss Joanie let them play a few songs on her guitar (while she fingered the chords and they strummed), which was super cute. They played with a couple of other instruments and sang a few familiar songs. Elise and Avery were very shy and weren't sure what to do with the (lack of) structure in the class, but enjoyed themselves nonetheless.
There are some photos in Picasa, though not many and absolutely none of good (non-blurry) quality. Sorry!
Go Bucks!
"It's the (second) most wonderful time, of the year....."
Edit: Holy blurry video, Batman! Yay for new updates.... (note sarcasm).1
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
A Busy Weekend!
Our last weekend of summer (depending on who you're asking) was a full one!
On Saturday, we obviously had the Toy Story Party. But before that, we went to the Mason Heritage Festival as we do each year. The girls enjoyed the parade, learned the devastating lesson about helium balloons (you know, the one where they go "up, up, up, really, really high in the sky", and you "can't reach it!"?), people-(and dog-)watched, and ate delicious kettle corn from Sweet Maize and pizza from Jet's.
They also learned lessons about fallen leaves, shadows and other nerdy science things, and practiced their beam routine... but you'll have to check the August Picasa album for those pictures!
It was fun, but exhausting (for all of us)!
Then on Sunday, we had plans to go to the Reds game - in "All You Can Eat" seats, no less! It was going to be great. Then, without warning, the temperatures jumped back up to 95 with a heat index of 100+ (One day only, coming to a city near you!) and we were somewhat miserable in the direct sunlight. Oh, and the food sucked worse than anything I've ever experienced, both in selection and quality. It was nauseating, and would have been more so if we had paid for the tickets instead of going on gift certificates courtesy of Children's Hospital.
But I digress...
Those things and more decided to be wrong with the afternoon, so we left EXTREMELY early and decided instead to walk to Sawyer Point and jump in the fountains. Except that, in the ridiculous heat, on a weekend, and before Labor Day, they were already closed. Also without warning. (It was then, for the record, that I REALLY wished we were in Chicago as was initially planned for the same weekend. I guarantee you the fountain Millennium Park was still functional. And people wonder why the downtown of our city can't attract families?)
And there I go digressing, again!
Ultimately, we ended up playing in a shaded area of the park. Through a weird (totally legal!) series of events, our parking ended up being free as well, making our only expense the gas it took to get downtown and back. We are always thankful for adventures together, so it turned out to be an ok day, especially if you're two.
On Saturday, we obviously had the Toy Story Party. But before that, we went to the Mason Heritage Festival as we do each year. The girls enjoyed the parade, learned the devastating lesson about helium balloons (you know, the one where they go "up, up, up, really, really high in the sky", and you "can't reach it!"?), people-(and dog-)watched, and ate delicious kettle corn from Sweet Maize and pizza from Jet's.
They also learned lessons about fallen leaves, shadows and other nerdy science things, and practiced their beam routine... but you'll have to check the August Picasa album for those pictures!
It was fun, but exhausting (for all of us)!
Then on Sunday, we had plans to go to the Reds game - in "All You Can Eat" seats, no less! It was going to be great. Then, without warning, the temperatures jumped back up to 95 with a heat index of 100+ (One day only, coming to a city near you!) and we were somewhat miserable in the direct sunlight. Oh, and the food sucked worse than anything I've ever experienced, both in selection and quality. It was nauseating, and would have been more so if we had paid for the tickets instead of going on gift certificates courtesy of Children's Hospital.
But I digress...
Those things and more decided to be wrong with the afternoon, so we left EXTREMELY early and decided instead to walk to Sawyer Point and jump in the fountains. Except that, in the ridiculous heat, on a weekend, and before Labor Day, they were already closed. Also without warning. (It was then, for the record, that I REALLY wished we were in Chicago as was initially planned for the same weekend. I guarantee you the fountain Millennium Park was still functional. And people wonder why the downtown of our city can't attract families?)
And there I go digressing, again!
Ultimately, we ended up playing in a shaded area of the park. Through a weird (totally legal!) series of events, our parking ended up being free as well, making our only expense the gas it took to get downtown and back. We are always thankful for adventures together, so it turned out to be an ok day, especially if you're two.
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