Friday, April 22, 2011
Jayco Tent Trailer
Mostly for my sister, but just in case anybody else has any questions as to what a "tent trailer" actually entails. :DThat was our home. Like I said, it was cozy, and quaint. Can't wait to get one ourselves. Just, a newer one. :D
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
New Yooooork!
We took a trip to New York City last week! It was so much fun. I've never been to NYC (well, not that I remember) and it was definitely a trip to remember! We stayed in Mom and Dad Anderson's tent trailer (it's as old as I am) at the Jersey side marina. It was comfortable (for the most part) , cheap (for NYC), and quaint. Oh, they went with us, too. So there were 5 of us. It really was a splendid family vacation!
But no vacation is complete without drama.
The drama of the trip:
1) we left 7 hours later than planned
2) the tent trailer was set up LATE and while it was raining
3) early morning, frantic scramblings, crowded spaces
4) the tent trailer heater going out
5) Justin and I bought a heater; then tried to use the microwave at the same time and the power went out (solution: turn off the heater first)
6)a fridge that froze things efficiently
The trip itself was exhausting. We spent only 3 days in the city, but it was enough. Especially for a little boy who didn't get any naps, had snacks constantly as "meals" and never got his milk when he's used to. He was a trooper! We frequently found him conked out after a loud outburst of protest to his treatment.
(Picasa had problems uploading directly: from top left, clockwise: Time Square, Empire State Building, Ferry to Ellis Island, and Times Square)
We purchased hop-on/hop-off bus tours, went up the Empire State Building, took the ferry to Ellis Island (my favorite part of the trip!) and Liberty Island, walked around EVERYWHERE, and just enjoyed all the sites, people, and yes, smells.
Caleb particularly loved Grandma (Papa) and Grandma (MA in a very nasal and bright expression), and spent a lot of time with them. Made my visit easier!
Top right: a tribute to our little girl. She really was with us...and I am SOO pregnant! I hate how huge I look. But, despite being 33 weeks pregnant, I successfully walked and traveled, and climbed, and whatever else you can do in NYC.
I loved having Justin with me. In 2010 I took two vacations with my family with just Caleb. Having Justin with me made it 100 times better!! I'm so grateful for his care and concern, and willingness to make things easy for me.
Here's to our first family vacation! And hopefully more to come!
But no vacation is complete without drama.
The drama of the trip:
1) we left 7 hours later than planned
2) the tent trailer was set up LATE and while it was raining
3) early morning, frantic scramblings, crowded spaces
4) the tent trailer heater going out
5) Justin and I bought a heater; then tried to use the microwave at the same time and the power went out (solution: turn off the heater first)
6)a fridge that froze things efficiently
The trip itself was exhausting. We spent only 3 days in the city, but it was enough. Especially for a little boy who didn't get any naps, had snacks constantly as "meals" and never got his milk when he's used to. He was a trooper! We frequently found him conked out after a loud outburst of protest to his treatment.
(Picasa had problems uploading directly: from top left, clockwise: Time Square, Empire State Building, Ferry to Ellis Island, and Times Square)We purchased hop-on/hop-off bus tours, went up the Empire State Building, took the ferry to Ellis Island (my favorite part of the trip!) and Liberty Island, walked around EVERYWHERE, and just enjoyed all the sites, people, and yes, smells.
Caleb particularly loved Grandma (Papa) and Grandma (MA in a very nasal and bright expression), and spent a lot of time with them. Made my visit easier!
Top right: a tribute to our little girl. She really was with us...and I am SOO pregnant! I hate how huge I look. But, despite being 33 weeks pregnant, I successfully walked and traveled, and climbed, and whatever else you can do in NYC.I loved having Justin with me. In 2010 I took two vacations with my family with just Caleb. Having Justin with me made it 100 times better!! I'm so grateful for his care and concern, and willingness to make things easy for me.
Here's to our first family vacation! And hopefully more to come!
Birthday Suit Surprise!
I went to meet Justin for lunch a few weeks ago and left Caleb in Grandma's care. He wasn't asleep yet, but I was hopeful he would be soon. I left instructions to just leave him for at least 20 minutes.
When I arrived home, Grandma said that he fell asleep about 15 minutes after I left. Splendid! I then asked, "Did he take off all his clothes?" He has done this occasionally---rebellion? boredom? hot? I dunno. The response was, "I don't know. I didn't think to check."
Well, before I went down for my own nap, I peeked in on my little boy. And found him thus:
Every single stuffed animal, his blanket, his pants (jeans, mind you, not elastic waist), his shirt and sweat shirt, AND his diaper were all OUT of the crib. But he was asleep!! I'll take it
Luckily, he'd thrown his blanket down on the floor so strategically, that when he woke up and had the urge to pee, and peed out of his crib, it landed on the blanket and not the floor. I find it funny that we call his blanket the "Pooh blanket" because it has Whinnie the Pooh on it.
When I arrived home, Grandma said that he fell asleep about 15 minutes after I left. Splendid! I then asked, "Did he take off all his clothes?" He has done this occasionally---rebellion? boredom? hot? I dunno. The response was, "I don't know. I didn't think to check."
Well, before I went down for my own nap, I peeked in on my little boy. And found him thus:
Every single stuffed animal, his blanket, his pants (jeans, mind you, not elastic waist), his shirt and sweat shirt, AND his diaper were all OUT of the crib. But he was asleep!! I'll take it
Luckily, he'd thrown his blanket down on the floor so strategically, that when he woke up and had the urge to pee, and peed out of his crib, it landed on the blanket and not the floor. I find it funny that we call his blanket the "Pooh blanket" because it has Whinnie the Pooh on it.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Weekend Update
So...let me tell you about our weekend.
I just finished reading my sister's blog about all the projects and crafts she's been doing on top of going to school AND being a mom AND expecting her second little girl very soon...and it made me think about all the projects I want to do and have started and haven't started.
Well, things have been put on hold for a bit, sadly. (like Caleb's quiet book, any sort of blanket for our little baby girl, these flash cards for Caleb, pictures, a video for my parents...and the list goes on)
Much of my time gets spent doing research and looking for either an apartment, a car, insurance, logistics about moving...etc, etc. So, this weekend it was exciting when we actually went to look at a car and liked it enough that we're in the process of having it inspected and buying it! It's nothing glamorous: a 2002 Ford Taurus. But it's in our budget. If we get it, I'll post some pictures...
Anyway, yesterdays was also Justin's birthday!!! We celebrated Friday (he got work off), Saturday, and Sunday. It was great. Friday we looked at the car and went to a boat/RV show that night with coupons. It was AWESOME!! WE looked at two boats...but went into EVERY RV. lol we're big fans and are excited for the "some day" when we can make that purchase! So much fun!
Saturday we kind of just chilled; I cooked breakfast, and we had planned to take pictures at TArget with a coupon, but were late so missed our appointment. It was nice to just relax and get things done around the house. Oh, we even opened the in-laws tent trailer in preparation for our trip to New York in a couple of weeks.
Sunday we had dinner and cake/pie with presents. I made a strawberry banana pie, mom made a chocolate bunt cake, and Justin's home teaching companion's family made a carrot cake for him! It was very yummy.
The BEST present of the weekend was Justin found his wedding band!!!! He lost it before Christmas when he threw a snowball at me during the first snow...and finally as the snow started to melt he could find it!! I cried. I was so excited! It was a huge blessing, and what a great day for him to find it!
On another side note, my husband sure knows how to make me feel special; make my life special. I have an unexplained affinity for St. Patrick's day; well, he bought me some beautiful, bright tulips and he and Caleb made me a card. So little, but so thoughtful. I loved it. :)
So, as you can see, my craft and other projects are not getting finished as quickly as I would like. *sigh* oh well. As long as I'm busy and can see progress...
I just finished reading my sister's blog about all the projects and crafts she's been doing on top of going to school AND being a mom AND expecting her second little girl very soon...and it made me think about all the projects I want to do and have started and haven't started.
Well, things have been put on hold for a bit, sadly. (like Caleb's quiet book, any sort of blanket for our little baby girl, these flash cards for Caleb, pictures, a video for my parents...and the list goes on)
Much of my time gets spent doing research and looking for either an apartment, a car, insurance, logistics about moving...etc, etc. So, this weekend it was exciting when we actually went to look at a car and liked it enough that we're in the process of having it inspected and buying it! It's nothing glamorous: a 2002 Ford Taurus. But it's in our budget. If we get it, I'll post some pictures...
Anyway, yesterdays was also Justin's birthday!!! We celebrated Friday (he got work off), Saturday, and Sunday. It was great. Friday we looked at the car and went to a boat/RV show that night with coupons. It was AWESOME!! WE looked at two boats...but went into EVERY RV. lol we're big fans and are excited for the "some day" when we can make that purchase! So much fun!
Saturday we kind of just chilled; I cooked breakfast, and we had planned to take pictures at TArget with a coupon, but were late so missed our appointment. It was nice to just relax and get things done around the house. Oh, we even opened the in-laws tent trailer in preparation for our trip to New York in a couple of weeks.
Sunday we had dinner and cake/pie with presents. I made a strawberry banana pie, mom made a chocolate bunt cake, and Justin's home teaching companion's family made a carrot cake for him! It was very yummy.
The BEST present of the weekend was Justin found his wedding band!!!! He lost it before Christmas when he threw a snowball at me during the first snow...and finally as the snow started to melt he could find it!! I cried. I was so excited! It was a huge blessing, and what a great day for him to find it!
On another side note, my husband sure knows how to make me feel special; make my life special. I have an unexplained affinity for St. Patrick's day; well, he bought me some beautiful, bright tulips and he and Caleb made me a card. So little, but so thoughtful. I loved it. :)
So, as you can see, my craft and other projects are not getting finished as quickly as I would like. *sigh* oh well. As long as I'm busy and can see progress...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
More Family Fun
I just had to give Justin credit for getting up on our roof to shovel it...for 7 hours!!! He was so cold when he came in he couldn't even shower. It was sooo sad! But with all the snow and then the ice storm we had, there was lots of fear about roof collapse. So, it had to be done! What a brave man! And I'm happy to report that our roof did not collapse, and we are all safe.
I also had to give a bit more tribute to my son. He is such an individual, I have to high light it!
1. He loves playing with his Legos. Not so unusual, I understand. His favorite part is either a) putting the flowers on his fingers or b) putting the cat/dog in the "door" pieces and talking to them.
2. I decided to put olives on his fingers. Who doesn't remember having "alien" fingers as a kid?
3. This is just one stuffed animal Caleb likes to sleep with. He really has like 7 in his crib and at nap/bed time we have to arrange all the animals so he can see them and confirm their presence. Cracks me up! He's running out of room for himself!
4. Story time with Grandma. He insists on having a blanket.
5. My favorite: He knows the sound the dishwasher makes when it starts the drying cycle and spits out steam. He loves to run from any room, no matter what he's doing, and stand under the warm air.
2. I decided to put olives on his fingers. Who doesn't remember having "alien" fingers as a kid?
3. This is just one stuffed animal Caleb likes to sleep with. He really has like 7 in his crib and at nap/bed time we have to arrange all the animals so he can see them and confirm their presence. Cracks me up! He's running out of room for himself!
4. Story time with Grandma. He insists on having a blanket.
5. My favorite: He knows the sound the dishwasher makes when it starts the drying cycle and spits out steam. He loves to run from any room, no matter what he's doing, and stand under the warm air.
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