75 degrees at 8:30 pm in Pacifica.... doesn't happen very often, a nice bday gift for mom
Friday, June 20, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
the butterfly project
Our little science project worked. We ordered caterpillars via mail and watched them go through their complete metamorphosis - all survived and then were set free in the backyard.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sweet Potatoes and double joggers
A fun memorial day weekend- pretty relaxing, a nice family stroll down to the beach at low tide looking for starfish, crabs and other creatures in the tide pools. A successful stroll in the double jogger (the younger one did better than the older one). BBQ over a friends (which probably kept Tess out too long and had mom and dad paying the consequences the next day). But all-in-all a good weekend. Also did some first experiments with food for Tessa - Sweet Potatoes, the first taste. Owen usually ate everything the first time - check out the video for Tessa's reaction.
Tessa first laughs
So far.... Tessa is definitely a morning girl. Pretty much every time she wakes up in the morning and from most naps she is very happy, smiling, giggling and trying to chat. Although, there are some short naps that she is not so cheery. Here is a video with
some of Tessa's first laughs and other other fun.
some of Tessa's first laughs and other other fun.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
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Sunday, May 04, 2008
Grey and Foggy Weekend
Grey and Foggy Weekend - not much to do but Owen learn to play to some computer games at PBS Kids website - Clifford Puzzle and Photo Safari - see video below
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Computer Games
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sun and fun.
A great spring weekend. Warm weather and some fun times at the beach. Also some more firsts... first hike with Tessa, first surf with Owen. Well we gave it a go - Owen and I did some belly riding - he did well until the big one wiped us out (big one = 6 inches).
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Back Packs
Another little milestone this weekend….1 kind of sad… Owen’s time directing my mowing (riding in the back pack - this is an old pic) is over. He is finally a bit too big. But the other milestone is that Tessa is starting to have enough head control to go in the Bjorn. Which means a bit more exploring to do things like going on hikes….or doing the dishes.
Tessa's first trip back east.
Some pics are up at flickr from the trip back east. All and all it was a great trip. Kim went back to Erie with both Tessa and Owen - By herself !! Tessa and Owen did great on the planes. Owen got to enjoy some late season snow back in Erie and had plenty of fun down in Philly with his cousins.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Pool Time
Warm weather greeted us this weekend... Warm enough to fill up the pool and to spend a lot of time outside.
Sorry - we are behind on uploading pictures from the trip back east... one of the many things we were going to do this weekend but the good weather was our excuse not to get much done.
Sorry - we are behind on uploading pictures from the trip back east... one of the many things we were going to do this weekend but the good weather was our excuse not to get much done.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Pre-Preschool
We (or Kim) has been going around to all the preschools in our little town to figure out which one will be the best for Owen. Here is a pick from a pre-preschool type of class. It is one day a week and goes for a few weeks. We started Owen in it this past week. At first he was kind of hesitant and shy but apparently they have dinosaurs!! so all was well. Although, he did tell me that they sing... and he didn't want to sing with the other boys and girls. Actually, probably a good thing b/c odds are against him that he will have any kind of singing voice (blame that on mom and dad). In fact, any time we start singing in the house... Owen interrupts and says, "please stop singing."
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Photo Shoot
Click on Flickr for some more pictures that we took of tessa... trying to find some that we will do in prints. We have one of Owen like this (at around her age) and they look almost exactly a like.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Tahoe - First Family Ski Trip
Owen’s first time seeing the snow (that he can remember) and Tessa’s first trip. We had a great ride up, Tessa fell asleep leaving Pacifica and woke up when we pulled into the parking lot in Squaw. Owen also caught some shuteye on the ride up too… it was probably the most uninterrupted time that Kim and I had to talk to one another in… well… a long time. It got to the point where I felt like we were just making up stuff to talk about just to take advantage of it.
The place we stayed was great – right in the new little village at Squaw, walking distance from the lifts. We put Owen in Squaw Cubs – a daycare/ski school. They take the kids out for two sessions on the slopes. Owen didn’t want to do the first session but with Mom’s coaxing he took part in the second session. Apparently, he wanted to ski the first session but wasn’t too sure about the ski boots. However, the second session mom helped put the boots on and he was ready for some serious X Games action. Owen did well on the ‘magic carpet ride’ (the little conveyer belt that totes the tikes up the hill) and gave skiing a go. Check out the video. Owen did great for his first time on skis – the same can’t be said for Dad’s first run of the year – but nothing clears the head like a little concussion.
The next day we hit the slopes again but this time on a sled… all and all a great first family ski trip. Hopefully, there will be many more to come.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Some Pics
Been kind of slow on getting new pics up of Tessa. Partly b/c of a broken computer... but definitely b/c this two children thing is tough :-)
Click on the link - Pics at Flickr
More pics to come from Dee Dee and Aunt Kathy's visit.
Click on the link - Pics at Flickr
More pics to come from Dee Dee and Aunt Kathy's visit.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
pics of first bath
Owen watching Nana give Tessa her first Bath (Nanna gave O his first bath too!)
Click this link to go to flickr for more pics
Click this link to go to flickr for more pics
Thursday, January 17, 2008
First day at home
Well... we are in to day 3 and its definitely a different experience the second time around. We are home now and Owen is adjusting well as a new big brother. On Tuesday, after the birth I drove home to get Owen. When I picked him up from Mimi’s he was definitely excited to see me but the first thing he asked was if we were going to go see mom and baby Tessa. When we got there Owen saw Tessa nursing and asked “Is that Baby Tessa...” I said, “I hope so.”
Owen was a bit timid – he didn’t want to hold her or get to close but he asked if he could sing her a song... he sang her his rendition of Twinkle Twinkle little star.
Tessa definitely has some lungs on her... even the nurses were surprised at how loud she could cry.
Tomorrow is day number four – and Rupert comes home from Pet Camp... the house will be full!
Owen was a bit timid – he didn’t want to hold her or get to close but he asked if he could sing her a song... he sang her his rendition of Twinkle Twinkle little star.
Tessa definitely has some lungs on her... even the nurses were surprised at how loud she could cry.
Tomorrow is day number four – and Rupert comes home from Pet Camp... the house will be full!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Walking with the Dinosaurs
We are still waiting for Ms. Tessa to arrive.... its been pretty long and now getting really tough for Kim.I haven't had a chance to post some pictures from Owen's adventure to see Walking with the Dinosaurs. What a great experience it was for both of us. The dinosaurs looked so real and the whole experience captivated Owen. We have been to a couple of movies at the theater and it will be only a matter of 20 - 30 minutes before O gets bored and ready to explore the lobby... but not this time. Owen didn't flinch - he was totally mesmerized. At the intermission, I could not coax him at all to take a bathroom break. I tried offering ice cream, candy - nothing...
There are some more pictures on flickr.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Santa Everywhere
A big Saturday, this past weekend with Owen getting to meet Santa Claus (several times). Once at the mall, where he was all business: told Santa exactly what he wanted (dinosaurs and cars) then sat on his lap for the photo opp. Owen was more nervous than anything else. Then it was off to see really cool video images of his baby sister (some pics on Flickr) and then down to Burlingame to see Caltrain's Santa Train (a train that stops at the train station all decked out in lights, with carolers, Rudolph, and Santa climbing out of the cars to greet everyone. And then afterwards, as we were walking down Broadway, we ran into Santa again - sitting in front of the Fire Truck.
I think it is safe to say Owen knows who Santa Claus is now.
Click this link for some grainy video shot from the camphone
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Not the ideal way to start off the holidays...
It was a weird weekend (WVU blowing their chance at the national title by losing to Pitt, slashed tires at the Festival of the Lights in HMB and some cold weather)… but we did get to the beach to draw in the sand, test ride the new bike (see below) and we “decked the halls.”
The two wheeler (with some help)
Here is Owen demonstrating his Birthday gift. For the last 3 years he has got some sort of "transportation" - 1st birthday was the battery powered four wheeler (it took a year for him to really learn it) The 2nd birthday was the tricycle (again it took a year to master it) And now the two wheeler (with training wheels)... But as you can see I think we are off to a good start. (Hopefully, this trend ends b/c at this rate he will need a car by his 5th birthday).
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Owen at Cardiff
Spending a nice evening at Cardiff by the Sea. Owen is having a fun week down here in San Diego and has got to spend time with Pop Pop and Mom Mom over the weekend.
Monday, November 12, 2007
3 year check up
Owen broke into the 30 pound wait class, tipping the scales at 31 pounds and breaking the 3 foot high mark (37 inches) for his 3 year check up. When the doctor came in Owen told him, "I am kind of shy." But O did a great job and was bribed with dinosaur stickers. The real test came from the two shots... but it was a quick and minor trauma. Although, he did fall right asleep during the car ride home.
Monday, November 05, 2007
A visit from grandpop
A fun long weekend with a visit from Grandpop starting with Halloween. This year O was a dinosaur for Halloween (shocker as right now it is all about dinosaurs). Friday we spent the afternoon at the Zoo and Saturday O supervised our paint job in the kitchen.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Inspired
When ever Owen hasn’t played with something in awhile – it’s like it is a brand new toy or activity… and O gets fixated on it for a few days. This weekend it was watercolors and finger painting. Here is some video of O finger painting (don’t worry – it is set in fast motion… )
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Uncle Bryan and O
We had a great long weekend in Colorado visiting Uncle Bryan, Aunt Dana. Nana and Joe made the trip and got to spend quality time with Owen, including babysitting for us while we went to Rummel’s wedding. (of course we forgot to bring our camera to the wedding so we will have to get some pics from some of the other folks who went). But there are some other pictures of the Owen’s time in Colorado on flickr (click on the banner to the right) – including a “Pre” Birthday party.
Here is a picture of Owen and Uncle Bryan up in Estes Park, Colorado. Owen has definitely been to some playgrounds with nice views this year – here is another one.
Here is a picture of Owen and Uncle Bryan up in Estes Park, Colorado. Owen has definitely been to some playgrounds with nice views this year – here is another one.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Some good grass...
We all are enjoying the new lawn. Click on flickr for some more pictures. Off to Colorado this coming weekend to visit Uncle Bryan, Nana and for Rummel's wedding.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Monday, September 03, 2007
Special Treat
O made some "big" progress this weekend on the road to being diaper free. I believe Owen describe it as a "big brown anaconda." A big chocolate and oreo cookie milkshake was the extra special treat.
Dad actually had most of it.
Dad actually had most of it.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Owen will be a big brother to a little...
A few weeks behind on the posts… It’s been busy, from trip back to Erie to the “big news…”
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Ky and O
Dad did some babysitting this weekend practicing for 2. We got a new "big swing" that Owen is now riding. He has gone from the Rocket (just to the right) where he use to sit in our laps or in the bjorn and swing with us, to the baby swing and now to the big swing.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Look out Snoopy
Fun time this past weekend down at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Classic old school rides from Ferris wheel to wooden roller coaster. Owen had no fear of any of the rides - including his first roller coaster ride (not the big one but none the less it was pretty fast for a little guy).
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The annual trip down to San Diego
Despite taking a pit stop on the-5 (after a tire blow out on the highway) the trip to San Diego to visit Aunt Kathy and Uncle Don was great. This year Owen’s cousins (Grace, Evelyn and Amelia) came along with Uncle Rob and Aunt Kathy (two aunt kathys got to be confusing for O) as well as Dee Dee. There was a visit to Sea World and a couple of trips to the beach as well as Owen’s first boat ride. Lots of quality time for Owen to play with his cousins.
More pictures at flickr
More pictures at flickr
Monday, June 18, 2007
We Made It!
Well... we made it through the first weekend with Owen's new bed. The crib is gone and the new bed is here... so is a time period of O getting up in the middle of the night and coming into our room.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Train ride
Owen's first ride on the "big" train. (not to be confused with the small train at the zoo... or with Thomas).
Last week was the ferry ride - this weekend we went down to Burlingame on the train (15 minute ride). Had some milkshakes and did some shopping.
O was very excited about the ride, a little scared when the train pulled up - but as soon as he got inside he had his face smack up against the window to look outside.
Last week was the ferry ride - this weekend we went down to Burlingame on the train (15 minute ride). Had some milkshakes and did some shopping.
O was very excited about the ride, a little scared when the train pulled up - but as soon as he got inside he had his face smack up against the window to look outside.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
ferry ride with Nana
Owen had a great time this past weekend during Nana's visit. This is from a ferry ride to Tiburon (to find some sun).
Monday, May 28, 2007
Memorial Day Wkend
After several days of cold, gray, foggy weather the sun came out early on the last day of the three day weekend and stayed out all day. We broke out the pool and partied all day (well O did – Mom and Dad did some yard work but managed to get cool every once in awhile with O)
It (the sun) was quite liberating for Owen… nice warm weather meant no need for clothes! So O pretty much had a diaper free (and clothes free) day.
There are some other pics on Flickr and a video (from a few weeks back) is below.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
first trip to mc d's
Owen and Dad’s first trip to McDonald’s together.
Kind of scary... and kind of feel guilty.
Guilty for taking him.
Scary for how fast and young they can hook’em.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Negotiations.
“I want milk.”
“No, you can have aqua.”
“I waaannt milk.”
“No, you can have aqua.”
“I waaaaant MIIILK.”
“No! Aqua.”
“I want orange juice.”
.
“No, you can have aqua.”
“I waaannt milk.”
“No, you can have aqua.”
“I waaaaant MIIILK.”
“No! Aqua.”
“I want orange juice.”
.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Time Out
Time out is definitely working… the other day I found Owen’s blue train in the crib…
“Owen, what’s the blue train doing in the crib?”
“It wasn’t being nice…. It is in Time Out.”
“Owen, what’s the blue train doing in the crib?”
“It wasn’t being nice…. It is in Time Out.”
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Riding with friends
Benjamin was Owen's guest this weekend, so we all went to the zoo. Carrie and Ava came up and met us at the Zoo. This is from the train ride.
Hide N Seek
Owen has been enjoying the game of hide and seek - he mostly just wants to go seek... as you can see from this video.
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