This isn't the winner, but thought it was so darn cute, and Coop was an angel through the ordeal.
We hope everyone has a wonderful and THANKFUL week!
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Carmen
Monday, November 22, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving 2010 from Coop
Tortured the kids trying to get a Christmas-card-worthy picture this weekend while visiting my folks for our non-traditional Thanksgiving (hay ride, s'mores, queso and wiener roast.)
This isn't the winner, but thought it was so darn cute, and Coop was an angel through the ordeal.
Holden? Not so much. Had to resort to .... I hate to say ... "toot" jokes to get smiles out of him, or the front side of him for that matter.
We hope everyone has a wonderful and THANKFUL week!
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Carmen
This isn't the winner, but thought it was so darn cute, and Coop was an angel through the ordeal.
We hope everyone has a wonderful and THANKFUL week!
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Carmen
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Mr. Beckett
I feel like B was left out of Halloween pics. Hopefully this will make up for it. Bee - U - Ti - ful boy!
-Carmen
-Carmen
Monday, November 1, 2010
Happy Halloween 2010!
Here are the last of the "kids in costume" pictures this year .....
Holden is super ticked about the cheesy inflatable wings. Who can blame him? They kept sliding up on the back of his head .....
No wings, all better .....
My sweet little bear...
And my sweet not-so-little anymore nephew....
-Carmen
Holden is super ticked about the cheesy inflatable wings. Who can blame him? They kept sliding up on the back of his head .....
No wings, all better .....
My sweet little bear...
And my sweet not-so-little anymore nephew....
-Carmen
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Happy Birthday Cooper and Beckett!
Our little Halloween babies partied hard with our dear friends and family, today. Cooper and Beckett are clearly worn out by cake time and too tired to entertain, but like PROs they saw it through to the last glob of frosting.
Happy Birthday, you sweet little guys!
-Carmen
Happy Birthday, you sweet little guys!
-Carmen
Friday, October 29, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Arboretum 2010
Here's my little man having the best day ever! Holden really enjoyed the pumpkins this year.
Poor little Cooper, this is about the only decent picture I could take of him.
I'm not sure if he was "trying" to smile for the camera or what, but in ALL of his pictures except this one, he is donning what I like to call "smell a fart face."
Happy Halloween!
-Carmen
Poor little Cooper, this is about the only decent picture I could take of him.
I'm not sure if he was "trying" to smile for the camera or what, but in ALL of his pictures except this one, he is donning what I like to call "smell a fart face."
Happy Halloween!
-Carmen
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Let there be LIGHT!!!
Finally! We! Have! Electricity!
Today, I enjoyed the ceiling fans for the first time, and not only is there light in our house, but there is light at the end of that oh-so-long tunnel.
Hopefully, air conditioning is next.
Send up some good thoughts for us. That last bought of rain infiltrated our fortress. I'm trying to look at the bright side ... no carpet was installed, etc., but it's difficult and incredibly unnerving. It was a LOT of water and I'm feeling a little vulnerable.
-Carmen
Today, I enjoyed the ceiling fans for the first time, and not only is there light in our house, but there is light at the end of that oh-so-long tunnel.
Hopefully, air conditioning is next.
Send up some good thoughts for us. That last bought of rain infiltrated our fortress. I'm trying to look at the bright side ... no carpet was installed, etc., but it's difficult and incredibly unnerving. It was a LOT of water and I'm feeling a little vulnerable.
-Carmen
Adventures in Potty Training
I have waited in dread for the day we would officially take that leap into serious potty training.
I must say it has gone 100 times smoother than I ever anticipated.
For Holden all it took was "big kid underpants" featuring his favorite characters. He has been diaper free (except for sleeping) for two weeks. He hasn't had even one "accident" this entire week! I think that is pretty impressive for a little boy who NEVER seemed bothered to sit in a wet/dirty diaper.
Holden (a lot like his mother) responds well when expectations and steps are outlined up front. It becomes a sort of game or challenge.
My goal was to have him using a potty full time by his third birthday. We are 3 and a half months away so I'd call that a "success!"
-Carmen
I must say it has gone 100 times smoother than I ever anticipated.
For Holden all it took was "big kid underpants" featuring his favorite characters. He has been diaper free (except for sleeping) for two weeks. He hasn't had even one "accident" this entire week! I think that is pretty impressive for a little boy who NEVER seemed bothered to sit in a wet/dirty diaper.
Holden (a lot like his mother) responds well when expectations and steps are outlined up front. It becomes a sort of game or challenge.
My goal was to have him using a potty full time by his third birthday. We are 3 and a half months away so I'd call that a "success!"
-Carmen
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
House Updates
Moving date has been pushed back twice in the last week. Didn't see that coming! (Snarky sarcasm fully intended.)
I almost finished staining the island yesterday ... minus a second coat on the newly added column and sealing the whole thing. I am very happy with the color now.
Jordan tiled the shower and grouted the whole bathroom.
Note the lack of lip at the shower entrance and that the tile flows right into the shower. We did this for several reasons, but like most of the choices for the house it is because I HaTe cleaning. I love a spotless house, but despise that I will spend hours and hours of my week making sure this happens. So..... the tile and grout are purposely "dirt" color and I can just mop right into the shower with no threshold or door to collect gunk.
Also, when I'm "seasoned," a.k.a. OLD, I can shuffle right in, no muss, no fuss. The bathtub on the other hand may require the assistance of a lift .... even today ... in my most nimble of states (more on the tub later.)
The walls will be marble and installed this week, along with kitchen counters.
Other than that we are still waiting on the electrician to cooperate, the gas guy to come out and do his thing, which will then make way for the A/C guy.
It would be nice to turn some lights on.
Harping and hounding .... hounding and harping.
-Carmen
I almost finished staining the island yesterday ... minus a second coat on the newly added column and sealing the whole thing. I am very happy with the color now.
Jordan tiled the shower and grouted the whole bathroom.
Note the lack of lip at the shower entrance and that the tile flows right into the shower. We did this for several reasons, but like most of the choices for the house it is because I HaTe cleaning. I love a spotless house, but despise that I will spend hours and hours of my week making sure this happens. So..... the tile and grout are purposely "dirt" color and I can just mop right into the shower with no threshold or door to collect gunk.
Also, when I'm "seasoned," a.k.a. OLD, I can shuffle right in, no muss, no fuss. The bathtub on the other hand may require the assistance of a lift .... even today ... in my most nimble of states (more on the tub later.)
The walls will be marble and installed this week, along with kitchen counters.
Other than that we are still waiting on the electrician to cooperate, the gas guy to come out and do his thing, which will then make way for the A/C guy.
It would be nice to turn some lights on.
Harping and hounding .... hounding and harping.
-Carmen
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Carmen en la Casa
So here is some stuff to look at from the house..... (phone pics, not too bad ... not too great.)
His majesty's porcelain throne ....
One of my bigger projects ... (the color is still off, but I'm getting close.)
And the long awaited handle ... Apparently, when you select a giant door you must purchase a special handle. The kind of handle that only specialty hardware shops order and charge a small fortune for. Much searching and impatient waiting paid off with a great looking handle at a great price ....
Funny side note about the handle .... the store manager that sold me the handle made the mistake of telling me it would arrive in 9 - 10 days.
For the next 5 weeks, I called him every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. to ask him if my handle had made it in.
This week, I gave up. He assured me many times he would call me when it came in. At 10:38 on Tuesday, he called me to say it would be in Friday.
He was almost as excited as I was! "So, should I call you on Friday?" I asked.
"NO, No ... no ... you don't have to call me. Someone will call you. Your purchase order is up on the wall where everyone can see it, with a BIG note on it that says to "CALL CARMEN!" as soon as the handle comes in," he said.
"So you're saying not to call, then?"
-Carmen
His majesty's porcelain throne ....
One of my bigger projects ... (the color is still off, but I'm getting close.)
And the long awaited handle ... Apparently, when you select a giant door you must purchase a special handle. The kind of handle that only specialty hardware shops order and charge a small fortune for. Much searching and impatient waiting paid off with a great looking handle at a great price ....
Funny side note about the handle .... the store manager that sold me the handle made the mistake of telling me it would arrive in 9 - 10 days.
For the next 5 weeks, I called him every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. to ask him if my handle had made it in.
This week, I gave up. He assured me many times he would call me when it came in. At 10:38 on Tuesday, he called me to say it would be in Friday.
He was almost as excited as I was! "So, should I call you on Friday?" I asked.
"NO, No ... no ... you don't have to call me. Someone will call you. Your purchase order is up on the wall where everyone can see it, with a BIG note on it that says to "CALL CARMEN!" as soon as the handle comes in," he said.
"So you're saying not to call, then?"
-Carmen
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Amidst Feeling Bummed
At the cusp of a tremendous life changing event, anxious anticipation chokes the breath out of you. Every pore drips, your heart sprints and flutters, and your stomach now resides in your throat ..... your troubled thoughts and dreams are crowded with checklists and worry ...
the journey
has been interesting ...
... so
ready for it to end.
Miss my husband most of all.
"two ships passing ..... " and all that.
-Carmen
the journey
has been interesting ...
... so
ready for it to end.
Miss my husband most of all.
"two ships passing ..... " and all that.
-Carmen
Monday, August 2, 2010
Hi, All!
I've been having computer woes (among other woes.) Hope to be on track soon.
A few highlights:
--Cooper is now 9 months old, and crawling (thank you very much!)
--We have a deadline to move into the house (though we will be living in a construction zone,)
--And it has recently come to my attention that one accustom to modern plumbing facilities must become "creative" when finding herself without said conveniences during a mad dash to make her house habitable.
Paints a lovely picture, doesn't it?
-Carmen
A few highlights:
--Cooper is now 9 months old, and crawling (thank you very much!)
--We have a deadline to move into the house (though we will be living in a construction zone,)
--And it has recently come to my attention that one accustom to modern plumbing facilities must become "creative" when finding herself without said conveniences during a mad dash to make her house habitable.
Paints a lovely picture, doesn't it?
-Carmen
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy 8 Months Cooper!
It's so hard being around this kid .... and keeping a straight face! Cooper is seriously the happiest kid ever. He squeals, plays and laughs like he is on a mission. Such a sweetie.
Cooper now assumes crawling position and scoots across the floor on his knees. He is not fond of sitting on his bottom and likes to stand while balancing his palms on the sofa.
Cooper says "momma," "dada," and "hi."
Big brother Holden has given up the battle and decided his "baby Coops [Cooper]" is not so bad. He actually asked if could play "toys" with "Coops" this morning.
Love love love these boys.
-Carmen
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Checking In
I hope to have house stuff posted soon, but in the meantime ... check out the most gorgeous nephew on the planet......
-Carmen
-Carmen
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Sick in the Summer...
... is such a bummer.
Holden and I have both been down and out with strep throat for many many days.
You can hear the kids playing at the pool outside of Holden's window. He keeps begging to go swimming.
It's 94 degrees outside, but feels like February in here.
Sigh.
-Carmen
Holden and I have both been down and out with strep throat for many many days.
You can hear the kids playing at the pool outside of Holden's window. He keeps begging to go swimming.
It's 94 degrees outside, but feels like February in here.
Sigh.
-Carmen
Happy 7 Months Cooper!
Our nugget is such a sweet little guy. He is happy just to BE. Cooper smiles a lot, and seems very strong for his pint size.
He rolls around on the floor and pretends he is flying while teetering on his tummy with arms and legs outstretched.
Cooper says "momma" and knows his name. He loves to play with his toys and is really just an easy-going kid that loves laughing at his brother and sitting in daddy's lap.
It's amazing to see his personality develop ... and so different from his brother's. Both are sweet kids, just very different.
Cooper is now wearing 3 - 6 month clothes and has itty bitty feet and ankles. He looks like a doll. We love nibbling on his toes-so-tiny ... they can't possibly be real or serve a purpose.
-Carmen
Friday, May 14, 2010
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