Saturday, July 10, 2010
Batman & Robin
Last night I went to watch Eclipse with friends and when I got home Glen showed me pictures of what they did while I was gone. I had the camera so these fuzzy pictures were from Glen's phone. We tried to recreate them this morning but Taylor wasn't as into it. I laughed so hard when I saw these. What a good Dad Glen is. They ran around saving the world I guess. So cute!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
It was rough
It was actually a lot more than just rough; our trip back to Toledo was a nightmare. We arrived at the Salt Lake City airport at 3:00 pm on Sunday and we pulled into our driveway in Toledo at 8:20 am Monday morning. I was on the verge of tears a couple of times but I was strong and held them in. They would have been flowing if Glen had not been with me. Read below to hear the shortened story or skip if you don't really care!
We boarded our plane in SLC and then ten minutes later we were told to get off the plane because of thunderstorms in Denver (I very much dislike Denver, we have had multiple problems going through there) Hours late we set up to Denver. The flight took twice the time it should of because we had to go in circles waiting for the weather to improve. It was quite the bumpy ride descending and even scared me a little, especially seeing lightning right out the window. Taylor fell asleep on that flight and was woken up somehow and screamed the last half of the flight. We ran to catch our flight in Denver to find that our plane was still there but no crew to fly it. We waited over 4 hours in the Denver airport with tons of people everywhere. Thais picture doesn't really capture how bad Taylor looked; she was so tired. I think it was around 1 am when we finally left Denver. Did our kids sleep......NO, well Matthew fell asleep on some chairs about 20 minutes before we boarded. Thankfully, both kids slept the whole flight to Detroit. Glen and I did not sleep however, maybe a few minutes here or there. I could not believe it as I looked out our window and saw the sun rising. We landed in Detroit around 6 something and then we realized we left Glen's wallet in the plane and our luggage did not arrive. A few hours later with no luggage and two borrowed car seats we made our way to McDonalds for breakfast. That night is a blurr now in my memory and I am glad it is over. My next flight this summer is going to be nonstop to Salt Lake City; I don't care how much it costs.
On a happier note, I am happy to be home. It was hard to leave my family as it always is but today there were many things that made me happy....
1. two smiley kids who don't have red blood shot eyes anymore
2. A couple hours at the pool
3. A husband home by 5:00
4. Some alone time for me (the kids are in bed and Glen is at his softball game)
Our luggage was delivered to us last night and this morning the kids had fun pretending to be pilots. It was my way of making Matthew's medicine a little more exciting. He has been throwing fits about doing his daily steroid medicine for his asthma lately. I told him they looked like they were flying jets. I found an extra mask for Taylor so she could join the fun.
Life is not perfect but life is good!! Pictures of our wonderful week with the Harper family are coming soon.
We boarded our plane in SLC and then ten minutes later we were told to get off the plane because of thunderstorms in Denver (I very much dislike Denver, we have had multiple problems going through there) Hours late we set up to Denver. The flight took twice the time it should of because we had to go in circles waiting for the weather to improve. It was quite the bumpy ride descending and even scared me a little, especially seeing lightning right out the window. Taylor fell asleep on that flight and was woken up somehow and screamed the last half of the flight. We ran to catch our flight in Denver to find that our plane was still there but no crew to fly it. We waited over 4 hours in the Denver airport with tons of people everywhere. Thais picture doesn't really capture how bad Taylor looked; she was so tired. I think it was around 1 am when we finally left Denver. Did our kids sleep......NO, well Matthew fell asleep on some chairs about 20 minutes before we boarded. Thankfully, both kids slept the whole flight to Detroit. Glen and I did not sleep however, maybe a few minutes here or there. I could not believe it as I looked out our window and saw the sun rising. We landed in Detroit around 6 something and then we realized we left Glen's wallet in the plane and our luggage did not arrive. A few hours later with no luggage and two borrowed car seats we made our way to McDonalds for breakfast. That night is a blurr now in my memory and I am glad it is over. My next flight this summer is going to be nonstop to Salt Lake City; I don't care how much it costs.
On a happier note, I am happy to be home. It was hard to leave my family as it always is but today there were many things that made me happy....1. two smiley kids who don't have red blood shot eyes anymore
2. A couple hours at the pool
3. A husband home by 5:00
4. Some alone time for me (the kids are in bed and Glen is at his softball game)
5. The first time this year hearing cicadas (they are LOUD) when we first moved into our apartment I looked outside to see what was making this alarm sounding noise. I didn't think I could get used to it and now I love it. It just reminds me of moving to Toledo and especially are little town home that we are in now that I love.
6. A pretty clean house
Matthew and Taylor were cleaning the window on our door with a water bottle and then decided to cool each other down a little bit. It was HOT today.
Our luggage was delivered to us last night and this morning the kids had fun pretending to be pilots. It was my way of making Matthew's medicine a little more exciting. He has been throwing fits about doing his daily steroid medicine for his asthma lately. I told him they looked like they were flying jets. I found an extra mask for Taylor so she could join the fun.
Life is not perfect but life is good!! Pictures of our wonderful week with the Harper family are coming soon. Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Great weekend
We went up to Michigan to see Glen's parents and brother for the weekend. The kids have so much fun up there and Glen and I feel like we get a small break from being parents. Thank you guys for entertaining our kids. We went to the temple on Saturday morning and went with Glen's parents to a way nice resturaunt for a double anniversary celebration. There anniversary was on Saturday and ours was yesterday....5 years!!
Matthew washing our car with a water gun
Last Friday we headed downtown to pick up Mudhens tickets for a mutual activity and to find Glen a hat for fathers day. Matthew was so good to not tell Glen about even going into the store as much as he wanted to. He wasn't always so good about keeping presents a secret.
Matthew did not want to go home so we went and walked around the river since there isn't much else to do downtown. We did go to the library a few weeks ago and the kids loved it there.
Earlier that day we walked to Walgreens to get a few things and I gave in and bought the kids suckers. They were so cute to share the whole walk back. They both would say "want some of mine" over and over and over
This was awhile ago but this picture of Taylor makes me laugh. This is her little buddy Paige or Paigey as Taylor calls her. We are sad to see more of our good friends leaving.
Popcorn movie night!!!! Matthew and Taylor ate a lot.
Taylor running around with Diego's rescue pack..........ahhh rescue pack, coming to the rescue (anyone dancing and singing yet?)
Taylor first got in this bucket with all her clothes on and then we changed her into her swimsuit.
Matthew washing our car with a water gun
Last Friday we headed downtown to pick up Mudhens tickets for a mutual activity and to find Glen a hat for fathers day. Matthew was so good to not tell Glen about even going into the store as much as he wanted to. He wasn't always so good about keeping presents a secret.
Matthew did not want to go home so we went and walked around the river since there isn't much else to do downtown. We did go to the library a few weeks ago and the kids loved it there.
Earlier that day we walked to Walgreens to get a few things and I gave in and bought the kids suckers. They were so cute to share the whole walk back. They both would say "want some of mine" over and over and over
This was awhile ago but this picture of Taylor makes me laugh. This is her little buddy Paige or Paigey as Taylor calls her. We are sad to see more of our good friends leaving.
Popcorn movie night!!!! Matthew and Taylor ate a lot.
Taylor running around with Diego's rescue pack..........ahhh rescue pack, coming to the rescue (anyone dancing and singing yet?)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Great little trip
We went up to Traverse City Michigan for a quick one night trip and it was great. It was the first time that we stayed the night somewhere as our own little family. It was a last minute decision and we were lucky to find a great hotel. The kids loved staying in the hotel and did great. The hotel had a really fun pool. Highlights of the trip: pizza, ice cream (twice), swimming, climbing the dunes, walking and playing on the beach, beautiful scenery, lunch in cute town Glen Arbor and eating samples of cherry everything (soda, candy, ice cream, trail mix, salsa and more). The best part was just being away from home with Glen and our sweet kids. I love them!!! 
Matthew really wanted Taylor to sleep with him in his bed. He kept asking who is going to sleep with me. Our room had two double beds and since he sleeps in a little toddler bed I think he thought someone must sleep on the other half of his bed.
We really lucked out with the weather on memorial day. It was supposed to rain but it didn't rain until we were driving home. It was hot that morning when we climbed the dune climb but cooled off when we are the beach. It was perfect though; it was a little foggy so you can't see from our pictures how pretty it was.
Matthew practiced his picture taking skills on our way to the beach, this was his best shot. Most of them were of the trees outside and were a little blurry.
It was fun to climb up the sand dunes and just play around at the top where it was flat. Matthew just ran so fast up the thing and everywhere. He thought it was the greatest.
Running down the hill...it was a lot steeper than it looks
Matthew really wanted Taylor to sleep with him in his bed. He kept asking who is going to sleep with me. Our room had two double beds and since he sleeps in a little toddler bed I think he thought someone must sleep on the other half of his bed.
We really lucked out with the weather on memorial day. It was supposed to rain but it didn't rain until we were driving home. It was hot that morning when we climbed the dune climb but cooled off when we are the beach. It was perfect though; it was a little foggy so you can't see from our pictures how pretty it was.
Matthew practiced his picture taking skills on our way to the beach, this was his best shot. Most of them were of the trees outside and were a little blurry.
It was fun to climb up the sand dunes and just play around at the top where it was flat. Matthew just ran so fast up the thing and everywhere. He thought it was the greatest.
Running down the hill...it was a lot steeper than it looks
It was so fun to have my Mom here for a whole week!!! It was so great to have someone to talk to all day long and the kids loved it. Thanks so much for coming Mom! Here is a little of what we did.
Botanical Gardens
Maumee Bay (we played in the man made part but it is right by Lake Erie) Taylor still thinks it is so funny to say Daddy Bay and Susy Bay and Matthew Bay. She usually says this daily and laughs at herself everytime.
One of the beautiful metro parks in Toledo
ZOO
Hanging out.....Matthew wanted their beds like this and he is excited for when Taylor is old enough to sleep with him on the floor.
Shopping....Matthew loved Eddie Bauer and wanted to say in there and watch the nature movie they had playing.
It was so nice to have my Mom here. She even made me wheat bread and sewed me knew pillows. She is the greatest!
Maumee Bay (we played in the man made part but it is right by Lake Erie) Taylor still thinks it is so funny to say Daddy Bay and Susy Bay and Matthew Bay. She usually says this daily and laughs at herself everytime.
One of the beautiful metro parks in Toledo
ZOO
Hanging out.....Matthew wanted their beds like this and he is excited for when Taylor is old enough to sleep with him on the floor.
Shopping....Matthew loved Eddie Bauer and wanted to say in there and watch the nature movie they had playing.
It was so nice to have my Mom here. She even made me wheat bread and sewed me knew pillows. She is the greatest! COME AGAIN!!!!!!
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