That's a Powerloo, and I thought it seemed like something the McHusband and I should look into for Morgan and Tucker. Until I saw the price tag.
I think we'll stick with grocery bags and our outside garbage cart.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend
We had a wonderful time with Kevin, Jenny, and Chase this weekend. They got up here at 4:00 Friday afternoon and left Monday morning just before 10:00 to take advantage of Chase's routine wherein he naps around 10:00.
On Friday, we stayed in and had the Taco Ring for dinner. Chase goes to bed pretty early, which worked out great for us. We opened a bottle of wine (luckily, no repeat problems like in Indiana when Jenny had an allergic reaction to the wine) and had dinner on the deck and just hung out there for most of the night.
The next morning, Chase-zilla got ahold of the McHusband.
Kevin had gone for a run, and Chase was happy to share HIS water with his dad.
Saturday night was the not-so-surprise party for Byron. He ended up coming home earlier than he was supposed to so the surprise didn't exactly work out, but the party was fun. We learned a new game and had a blast playing. More on that later. For now, I'll show you how Chase enjoyed his seat of honor at the party.
On Sunday, we putzed around the house. Kevin helped the McHusband with some chores like picking up more pinestraw and changing the filters in the water filtration system at the house. Kevin stood guard at the door to the crawl space, ready to warn the McHusband about snakes and other creepy-crawlies.
That afternoon, I stayed home with Chase while everyone else went to the gun range. After Chase's nap, we played with Tucker and his bone, then we washed our hands really good.
For dinner Sunday night, we went to a local Italian place that's a favorite of the McHusband's and mine. Chase was so good for us, we couldn't have asked for him to be any better. Here's some video of the McHusband playing with him.
We were so glad to have Kevin, Jenny, and Chase visit us for the weekend, it was wonderful to be with them and we were really happy to show them our new house. Chase has grown so much since we last saw him in February, and we look forward more changes when we see everyone in July.
Thanks for making the trip!
On Friday, we stayed in and had the Taco Ring for dinner. Chase goes to bed pretty early, which worked out great for us. We opened a bottle of wine (luckily, no repeat problems like in Indiana when Jenny had an allergic reaction to the wine) and had dinner on the deck and just hung out there for most of the night.
The next morning, Chase-zilla got ahold of the McHusband.
Once that happened, the McHusband had to do Chase's bidding; the McHusband basically just followed Chase around, helping him stand where necessary and keeping him from hitting the floor too hard when the balance thing didn't work out.
Kevin had gone for a run, and Chase was happy to share HIS water with his dad.
Saturday night was the not-so-surprise party for Byron. He ended up coming home earlier than he was supposed to so the surprise didn't exactly work out, but the party was fun. We learned a new game and had a blast playing. More on that later. For now, I'll show you how Chase enjoyed his seat of honor at the party.
On Sunday, we putzed around the house. Kevin helped the McHusband with some chores like picking up more pinestraw and changing the filters in the water filtration system at the house. Kevin stood guard at the door to the crawl space, ready to warn the McHusband about snakes and other creepy-crawlies.
That afternoon, I stayed home with Chase while everyone else went to the gun range. After Chase's nap, we played with Tucker and his bone, then we washed our hands really good.
For dinner Sunday night, we went to a local Italian place that's a favorite of the McHusband's and mine. Chase was so good for us, we couldn't have asked for him to be any better. Here's some video of the McHusband playing with him.
We were so glad to have Kevin, Jenny, and Chase visit us for the weekend, it was wonderful to be with them and we were really happy to show them our new house. Chase has grown so much since we last saw him in February, and we look forward more changes when we see everyone in July.
Thanks for making the trip!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Surprise!: Part...whatever
Since:
Here's our group before the walk.
In the back from L to R: Vickie holding Max, Terry with Koda, Chelle with Cody, Mom, Shannon, and Calvin.
In the front from L to R: the McHusband with Morgan (she's camera shy) and Tucker, Bri, then Lyla and Owen.
I'm not sure how many people and dogs participated but it looks like a LOT!
I couldn't resist snapping a picture of this guy's cool outfit. I'm not sure he really understands the fashion sense behind layering.
I know this next one's a bad picture, but I have to tell the story that goes along with it. The dog walk is just under two miles. Around maybe the 1.25-mile mark, Tucker had just about had enough. He's not really built for endurance so what does he do?
He just stops and lays down. In the middle of the street and all the walkers. I had to call out to the McHusband to stop because he just kept going and was pulling on the leash thinking Tucker had just stopped to smell something.
Anyway, here he is, after some coaxing and promises that the end was right around the corner, getting up to finish the walk. I don't think his tongue could be any further out.
The after. All the dogs were very happy to find a relatively cool spot in the shade.
My Morgie-poo is looking so gray. She just turned 5 so she's about middle-aged in Dane years.
We had lots of fun at the walk and it turned out to be a great activity for all my unexpected guests to participate in.
- my wine glass is holding up
- the McHusband is still out in the garage helping Kevin (his friend, not his brother) with his car
- and I still feel guilty about not blogging much lately (Sheesh, I feel like an honorary Catholic with all this guilt!)
Here's our group before the walk.
In the back from L to R: Vickie holding Max, Terry with Koda, Chelle with Cody, Mom, Shannon, and Calvin.
In the front from L to R: the McHusband with Morgan (she's camera shy) and Tucker, Bri, then Lyla and Owen.
I'm not sure how many people and dogs participated but it looks like a LOT!
I couldn't resist snapping a picture of this guy's cool outfit. I'm not sure he really understands the fashion sense behind layering.
I know this next one's a bad picture, but I have to tell the story that goes along with it. The dog walk is just under two miles. Around maybe the 1.25-mile mark, Tucker had just about had enough. He's not really built for endurance so what does he do?
He just stops and lays down. In the middle of the street and all the walkers. I had to call out to the McHusband to stop because he just kept going and was pulling on the leash thinking Tucker had just stopped to smell something.
Anyway, here he is, after some coaxing and promises that the end was right around the corner, getting up to finish the walk. I don't think his tongue could be any further out.
The after. All the dogs were very happy to find a relatively cool spot in the shade.
My Morgie-poo is looking so gray. She just turned 5 so she's about middle-aged in Dane years.
We had lots of fun at the walk and it turned out to be a great activity for all my unexpected guests to participate in.
Before and after sneak peek
Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I'm pretty sure no one wants to read about my nightly watering schedule or see video of me steamcleaning all the carpet in the house in anticipation of Kevin's allergies.
The McHusband took a few pictures of the front yard yesteday after he mowed, and he just happened to take a picture of the front walk from the same vantage point as I did on Mother's Day.
You know what? I was all impressed by that coincidence until I remembered just now that he'd probably checked my blog at some point and had seen that picture.
You might remember this picture from my original Flowerpalooza '09 post.
Here's what that areas looks like now with mulch and slightly taller flowers.
The flowers have a ways to go before they're too impressive, but I think we're off to a pretty good start.
Because I'm feeling especially guilty about not having been a good blogger lately, I'm gonna share one more picture. Here's the whole front yard. Click on it to see it bigger and better.
The McHusband took a few pictures of the front yard yesteday after he mowed, and he just happened to take a picture of the front walk from the same vantage point as I did on Mother's Day.
You know what? I was all impressed by that coincidence until I remembered just now that he'd probably checked my blog at some point and had seen that picture.
You might remember this picture from my original Flowerpalooza '09 post.
Here's what that areas looks like now with mulch and slightly taller flowers.
The flowers have a ways to go before they're too impressive, but I think we're off to a pretty good start.
Because I'm feeling especially guilty about not having been a good blogger lately, I'm gonna share one more picture. Here's the whole front yard. Click on it to see it bigger and better.
Not quite Yard of the Month yet, but I think we might be closing in...
A message about a bottle
Do you think my wine glass is trying to tell me something?
Apparently, I've worn it out. But lucky for me, I have three others in much better shape.
Apparently, I've worn it out. But lucky for me, I have three others in much better shape.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Namaste
I couldn't resist posting these pictures of Chase for the world (okay, my world) to see.
He really IS workin' on his fitness. For those of you unfamiliar with that thing he's got his hands on, that's the Wii pad thingie for WiiFit, a video game meant to make you *gasp!* exercise. It looks like he's practicing his Downward Dog yoga move while checking out the TV for the next position.
Such a big boy!
Jeff Dunham
The McHusband and I, along with some friends, went to the Jeff Dunham show last night. Jeff's a ventriloquist that you've probably heard of or seen a clip of but might not realize it. I'd definitely heard of him, but I hadn't really seen his act so I was looking forward to the show, and he didn't disappoint.
My favorite puppet of his was Walter. For some reason, Walter reminds me of the McDad. Those who know him (the McDad, not Walter) should let me know if you think I'm crazy or not.
Here's a clip from the David Letterman show.
If you ever get a chance to see this guy live, I recommend it.
My favorite puppet of his was Walter. For some reason, Walter reminds me of the McDad. Those who know him (the McDad, not Walter) should let me know if you think I'm crazy or not.
Here's a clip from the David Letterman show.
If you ever get a chance to see this guy live, I recommend it.
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