We did it, it's done, and stuff has left the premises! So happy it's over. At least a third of the people who stopped in had to be Sedro-Woolley people who have seen the changes around here and wanted to get a better look. I received many compliments on our yard, our house, the garage, and the dog. So very small town here!
On Saturday, one couple stopped in and chatted about how they just live down the street and moved in shortly before we did, yada-yada, and how they thought it was so nice what we've done, etc. We chatted more and I said something about how we'd gotten the game they bought because my husband works for Geek Chic. You should have seen their faces. They were in awe and even said "Geek Chic" in completely reverent, hushed voices. So, so funny. They were huge fans of the company, referring to themselves as "PAXers" (PAX is one of the serious Seattle conventions), dreaming of someday acquiring a table of their own. I was happy to see Hans coming out since they were so excited and I didn't quite know what to make of it. I don't know that I've really seen true fan appreciation. Hans was a celebrity! I half expected them to ask if they could touch Hans just to feel his greatness. When they left, you know they were just going to go to their friends and brag about meeting the designer of the Geek Chic tables. I am married to some serious hot stuff.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Busy, Busy!
We're having a garage sale this weekend. I'm a bit in awe of all the stuff we've managed to accumulate over the years, but I know I'm doing better when much of it is kid clothes and toys I can finally part with. It's a quarter to one and I'm already dragging. I spent most of yesterday in cleaning and setting up the garage. There is a lot of arranging and pricing yet to do. Hans suggested (especially since the weather is iffy) that I pull my van out of the carport and use that space too. Now I get to see if I can get my hands on more tables. Ooh-la-la! We're breaking out of our comfort zones with this shebang.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Something to Talk About
Those other Weber boys came up on Thursday and helped Hans get things going on the house. It doesn't seem like much was done, but the progress was fantastic. I love those boys.
Also on Thursday, Hans heard from Nathan, the science department head at Arlington High School, who called to let him know there is a biology position open and is he interested? I may have been a bit overenthusiastic about this news since it would be the most ideal situation for all of us. Arlington has been the plan for so many years and to have offered again is incredible. It's our first choice for positions, but we're still looking at other districts and have applied to a position at Skyline where Hans taught originally. I think it says so much about Hans's character and skill that these schools would want him back, seeking him out to ask.
When we returned from camp last week, I began a project for Hazel. Hans took apart the little bike (blue and green) both Abby and Eli learned to ride on so I could spruce it up with some paint and stickers for our Pip. We finished it today. If you don't get too close, it almost looks intentional.
Also on Thursday, Hans heard from Nathan, the science department head at Arlington High School, who called to let him know there is a biology position open and is he interested? I may have been a bit overenthusiastic about this news since it would be the most ideal situation for all of us. Arlington has been the plan for so many years and to have offered again is incredible. It's our first choice for positions, but we're still looking at other districts and have applied to a position at Skyline where Hans taught originally. I think it says so much about Hans's character and skill that these schools would want him back, seeking him out to ask.
When we returned from camp last week, I began a project for Hazel. Hans took apart the little bike (blue and green) both Abby and Eli learned to ride on so I could spruce it up with some paint and stickers for our Pip. We finished it today. If you don't get too close, it almost looks intentional.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Pierced Ears/Abby's Birthday/Girl Scout Camp/Play Day
It's a busy, busy time of year!
Abby got her ears pierced before we headed out to our Girl Scout Spring Encamporee on Friday night. Eli was my photographer for the ear piercing.
I wanted to do something significant for my girl who was spending her birthday at camp without much fanfare for her special day. I did my best. The camp theme was "Cowgirl Roundup," and I made sure everyone knew it was her birthday:
Abby raced the stick pony she made and won!
We ended the day with archery and bb guns.
It looked like sniper school with the bb guns since the girls had to lay on the ground:
Check out how well Abby did her first time ever shooting a bb gun!
We celebrated Abby's birthday on Sunday after we returned from camp.
Abby's birthday cake:
Now to yesterday... Yesterday was Play Day at school and I had to stop by in the morning and in the afternoon to get pictures of the kids since they now do it at separate times.
Eli and Hazel are always excited to see each other:
Happy boy, even with the rain:
A couple hours later, Abby and her friends Rachel and Betty:
Trying to squirt the ping pong ball off the top of a soda bottle:
Eli's class walked to the park to play in the afternoon, so we headed there after taking pictures of Abby. Eli's such a nice big brother:
I feel like I haven't had a moment to myself to even think since last week and have realized it's not going to get any less busy with school ending tomorrow and all the whatevers we end up doing to maintain sanity, the house projects, and the applications that need attention. However, I am one lucky mama to have these neat kids.
Abby got her ears pierced before we headed out to our Girl Scout Spring Encamporee on Friday night. Eli was my photographer for the ear piercing.
I wanted to do something significant for my girl who was spending her birthday at camp without much fanfare for her special day. I did my best. The camp theme was "Cowgirl Roundup," and I made sure everyone knew it was her birthday:
Outside our cabin:
I didn't take the camera with me when we were canoeing since there was no guarantee it'd make it back safely. Laura, another girl in our troop, was much improved this year compared to last, but she's still wiggly and I had to keep shifting for the canoe to stay balanced.
The girls were wading after canoeing and my Abby had to catch a tadpole:
After canoeing, we were on to crafts:
We ended the day with archery and bb guns.
It looked like sniper school with the bb guns since the girls had to lay on the ground:
Check out how well Abby did her first time ever shooting a bb gun!
We celebrated Abby's birthday on Sunday after we returned from camp.
Abby's birthday cake:
Now to yesterday... Yesterday was Play Day at school and I had to stop by in the morning and in the afternoon to get pictures of the kids since they now do it at separate times.
Eli and Hazel are always excited to see each other:
Happy boy, even with the rain:
A couple hours later, Abby and her friends Rachel and Betty:
Trying to squirt the ping pong ball off the top of a soda bottle:
Eli's class walked to the park to play in the afternoon, so we headed there after taking pictures of Abby. Eli's such a nice big brother:
I feel like I haven't had a moment to myself to even think since last week and have realized it's not going to get any less busy with school ending tomorrow and all the whatevers we end up doing to maintain sanity, the house projects, and the applications that need attention. However, I am one lucky mama to have these neat kids.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Abby's Year-End Writing Assessment
I love it.
Good and Bad Things About Being Oldest: (or GBTABO for short)
In my family, I am the oldest child. This is the good and bad things about that.
Some advantages to being oldest are, I get the best toys, I get to be sort of a babysitter for Eli and Hazel sometimes, and I get more privileges.
Some disadvantages to being oldest are my sister gets all the attention (being youngest), I have lots more responsibility and homework than my siblings, and when we play board games the youngest goes first. In other games I have to play easy on them.
As you can see being oldest is not as easy as it looks.
Good and Bad Things About Being Oldest: (or GBTABO for short)
In my family, I am the oldest child. This is the good and bad things about that.
Some advantages to being oldest are, I get the best toys, I get to be sort of a babysitter for Eli and Hazel sometimes, and I get more privileges.
Some disadvantages to being oldest are my sister gets all the attention (being youngest), I have lots more responsibility and homework than my siblings, and when we play board games the youngest goes first. In other games I have to play easy on them.
As you can see being oldest is not as easy as it looks.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
More Eli Stories
I found this one in his folder a couple days ago:
After the picnic, Meg's dad had another surprise. "We are having s'mores!" Meg was so excited! Meg's dad got out the supplies. It was too late before Dad and Meg could roast s'mores because the fire had burned out. So Dad and Meg had to start the fire. This was the first time she had started a fire and cooked s'mores. Her dad then said, "We have to have a campout here." Yay Meg.
This one came home last night:
The Croc Transporter
Once upon a time there was a crocodile who loved hippos. One day she took a very long nap. Then she did it day after day. She saw a hippo one day. She could not chase it because she was laying eggs. She protected her eggs very well. Then she took more naps and she dreamed about her babies. She wanted them to be really good hunters. One day when she was done, she saw a hippo. She followed it, then she realized she was lost. She worried about her eggs. She saw the hippo again. She followed it. It led her back!
P.S. I did do a little editing on the spelling and punctuation. I'm keeping the originals.
After the picnic, Meg's dad had another surprise. "We are having s'mores!" Meg was so excited! Meg's dad got out the supplies. It was too late before Dad and Meg could roast s'mores because the fire had burned out. So Dad and Meg had to start the fire. This was the first time she had started a fire and cooked s'mores. Her dad then said, "We have to have a campout here." Yay Meg.
This one came home last night:
The Croc Transporter
Once upon a time there was a crocodile who loved hippos. One day she took a very long nap. Then she did it day after day. She saw a hippo one day. She could not chase it because she was laying eggs. She protected her eggs very well. Then she took more naps and she dreamed about her babies. She wanted them to be really good hunters. One day when she was done, she saw a hippo. She followed it, then she realized she was lost. She worried about her eggs. She saw the hippo again. She followed it. It led her back!
P.S. I did do a little editing on the spelling and punctuation. I'm keeping the originals.
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