I just can't get enough of our little mans toothless smile!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ewan's Frist Wild Animal Park Adventure
September 18, 2010
It was my birthday weekend so we got to do things that I wanted to do. First up was a trip to the Wild Animal Park with my beautiful family, it was also Ewan's first Park adventure. When we first go through the gates we got Emma a pair of binoculars. She had a blast with them and still does. worth every penny.
Ewan was totally chill through out the day as usual.
We got icecream, went on the tram ride, and hike around a bit. To much of Emma's delight she can still walk through the log standing up!
And before heading home on that very hot Saturday Emma and daddy got a foot massage.
It was my birthday weekend so we got to do things that I wanted to do. First up was a trip to the Wild Animal Park with my beautiful family, it was also Ewan's first Park adventure. When we first go through the gates we got Emma a pair of binoculars. She had a blast with them and still does. worth every penny.
Ewan was totally chill through out the day as usual.
We got icecream, went on the tram ride, and hike around a bit. To much of Emma's delight she can still walk through the log standing up!
And before heading home on that very hot Saturday Emma and daddy got a foot massage.
First Day of Ballet
September 9, 2010
We decided not to send Emma off to preschool like so many other parents of 3 year olds and instead we enrolled Emma into ballet. I had spent months agonizing over my decision. After going to different preschools and dance studios and hearing them all give their say we made our choice. I was looking for something that would give her discipline, social time, coordination, poise, and special Emma time away from mommy and Ewan. This seemed like the perfect fit. 3 in my mind seems like such a young age to be shuffling your child off to school, but to get to dress up once a week, put your hair up special and have a total girly time seemed like the right thing to do.
Emma was super excited about going shopping for her special ballet clothes and new shoes. A half hour before her first class I let her get all ready and dance away in Ewan's room. We hadn't moved anything into the room yet so it was a perfect place to play and dance away.
Then it was off to her first Class. She ran right up to the door at Time to Shine studio....
And in no time at all was in the thick of things with all the other ballerinas . Up on her toes peering into her class waiting to go in. She jumped right in and did what ever the teacher said and as she did her leaps twirls and steps she gave out gleeful yells of "YIPPY" I knew right away that this was an excellent choice and that she was going to be just fine.
We decided not to send Emma off to preschool like so many other parents of 3 year olds and instead we enrolled Emma into ballet. I had spent months agonizing over my decision. After going to different preschools and dance studios and hearing them all give their say we made our choice. I was looking for something that would give her discipline, social time, coordination, poise, and special Emma time away from mommy and Ewan. This seemed like the perfect fit. 3 in my mind seems like such a young age to be shuffling your child off to school, but to get to dress up once a week, put your hair up special and have a total girly time seemed like the right thing to do.
Emma was super excited about going shopping for her special ballet clothes and new shoes. A half hour before her first class I let her get all ready and dance away in Ewan's room. We hadn't moved anything into the room yet so it was a perfect place to play and dance away.
Then it was off to her first Class. She ran right up to the door at Time to Shine studio....
And in no time at all was in the thick of things with all the other ballerinas . Up on her toes peering into her class waiting to go in. She jumped right in and did what ever the teacher said and as she did her leaps twirls and steps she gave out gleeful yells of "YIPPY" I knew right away that this was an excellent choice and that she was going to be just fine.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Private Blog
After considerable discussion, dialogue, and debate, we have decided to turn our blog private. This is in no way a snub to our friends and family, nor in any way meant to punish anyone we know. Rather, it is out of a concern for our children's safety. With so many of our pictures being taken with iphones that geotag where the photo was taken, the number of online predators, and the ease with which the web is able to collect data, we decided it was time to be a bit more secure. It doesn't help that I work for a cyber security company and am constantly reminded of just how easy identity theft, data gathering, etc. is in today's computer age. We hope you understand our desire to protect those that we love.
Farm Art Friday
September 3, 2010
Grandpa Sugar Lou headed for home so to break up the sadness that was stirring in the house Emma and I did a really cool art project. It was a printable from Wondertime it has a ton of cute printables, projects and games all from Disney. So we chose the farm.
What is super great about this project is it just didn't teach Emma cutting skills or putting things together, it let her imagination go crazy with pretend play time.
She played for hours after we finished the project and it became the center piece of our dinning table for the remainder of the summer.
Grandpa Sugar Lou headed for home so to break up the sadness that was stirring in the house Emma and I did a really cool art project. It was a printable from Wondertime it has a ton of cute printables, projects and games all from Disney. So we chose the farm.
What is super great about this project is it just didn't teach Emma cutting skills or putting things together, it let her imagination go crazy with pretend play time.
She played for hours after we finished the project and it became the center piece of our dinning table for the remainder of the summer.
Grandpa Sugar Lou Comes for A Visit
September 3, 2010
My Dad came for a visit, just a short visit, but a fun visit. He just missed all the excitement of Donald's birthday, but still took us out for a wonderful dinner to help celebrate another wonderful year of Donald's life. He was also thrilled to get to see my new iMac which he had so generously donated too. Donald lovingly refers to my dad as a patron of the arts.
I kept my dad very busy with tons of little jobs that needed to be done around the house. Since we have moved in we have been so busy that there was a list of things that we just haven't had a chance to get to. So my dad helped me clean up the back garden, fix Emma's bathroom faucet, clean out vents,
oh and play with Emma
The two of them were inseparable!
Emma loved getting to help her Grandpa Sugar Lou any time he had to load or unload items from his truck.
Not sure if my dad really thought her super helpfulness was super helpful but he loved the time with her just the same.
But most of the time was spent giggling!
And playing with his two favorite little grand kids.
and no, we are not telling my dad he has a bald spot on top of his head, just over look that for him :)
My Dad and his first and only grandson.
My Dad came for a visit, just a short visit, but a fun visit. He just missed all the excitement of Donald's birthday, but still took us out for a wonderful dinner to help celebrate another wonderful year of Donald's life. He was also thrilled to get to see my new iMac which he had so generously donated too. Donald lovingly refers to my dad as a patron of the arts.I kept my dad very busy with tons of little jobs that needed to be done around the house. Since we have moved in we have been so busy that there was a list of things that we just haven't had a chance to get to. So my dad helped me clean up the back garden, fix Emma's bathroom faucet, clean out vents,
oh and play with Emma
The two of them were inseparable!
Emma loved getting to help her Grandpa Sugar Lou any time he had to load or unload items from his truck.
Not sure if my dad really thought her super helpfulness was super helpful but he loved the time with her just the same.
But most of the time was spent giggling!
And playing with his two favorite little grand kids.
and no, we are not telling my dad he has a bald spot on top of his head, just over look that for him :)
My Dad and his first and only grandson.
Daddy's Birthday
August 29, 2010
Daddy's birthday was just as special as always. Since we live so close to Donald's mom and dad, Donald decided that he wanted to make a full Scottish breakfast for everyone at our house. So off to the British store we went, picked up the bangers, potato scones, blood sausage, and beans, then stewed up some tomatoes, and toasted some bread and we were set. Donald's mom, dad, sister and brother in law all joined us in an early morning celebration.
Then we enjoyed a day of relaxation and fun with our friends Holly and Dave. Emma and I made a cake too! Emma really wanted too so I let her pick out a chocolate cake and white frosting with Charger's blue frosting for decorations and candles.
Emma was really proud of her cake, and we set that thing on fire!
but one mighty puff and it was out!
Dave got to enjoy some cuddles from our Snuggle Man.
and Oh to be 7 again, Holly and Dave sent Donald back to his childhood instantly with a super cool Star Wars lunch box and sandwich cutters.
It was a wonderful day Emma, Ewan and I surprised daddy with pictures of Emma and Ewan for his desk and a promise to purchase the new Apple TV for Daddy as soon as it was available, which we did and he LOVES it!! Let me just say that the new Apple TV rocks!!
Now sitting on Daddy's Desk at work
Emma
Ewan
Daddy's birthday was just as special as always. Since we live so close to Donald's mom and dad, Donald decided that he wanted to make a full Scottish breakfast for everyone at our house. So off to the British store we went, picked up the bangers, potato scones, blood sausage, and beans, then stewed up some tomatoes, and toasted some bread and we were set. Donald's mom, dad, sister and brother in law all joined us in an early morning celebration.
Then we enjoyed a day of relaxation and fun with our friends Holly and Dave. Emma and I made a cake too! Emma really wanted too so I let her pick out a chocolate cake and white frosting with Charger's blue frosting for decorations and candles.
Emma was really proud of her cake, and we set that thing on fire!
but one mighty puff and it was out!
Dave got to enjoy some cuddles from our Snuggle Man.
and Oh to be 7 again, Holly and Dave sent Donald back to his childhood instantly with a super cool Star Wars lunch box and sandwich cutters.
It was a wonderful day Emma, Ewan and I surprised daddy with pictures of Emma and Ewan for his desk and a promise to purchase the new Apple TV for Daddy as soon as it was available, which we did and he LOVES it!! Let me just say that the new Apple TV rocks!!Now sitting on Daddy's Desk at work
Emma
Ewan
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