5 weeks & 19 weeks
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Working on the Nursery
I took a pic of the other side of the room, but something weird happened to the colors on it, so I am not posting that one. Here you can see my $20 yard sale find (crib) and our rug we found at the Goodwill (brand new, in package!) for $25. The rug nicely ties the wall colors and curtains together!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Summer in Nampa
So now that I have been feeling better these days, I have been enjoying summer more. Let me tell you some things I like about the summer, here in Nampa...
1. The neighbors are so friendly. Everyone comes out and talks to each other. In fact my neighbors Mike and Shirley stopped by and dropped off some cleaner they found at Albertsons really cheap, so they picked up a bottle just for us! Such a silly little thing, but what a nice guesture. They thought of us, and bought us one!
2. Yard Sales are so incredible here! There are tons of them every single Friday, Saturday and sometimes even Thurs and Sun, too! People are obsessed with them! We had one on Saturday and even though we didn't have that much stuff, we still made almost $100 because people are just so into it. A lot of people buy clothing at YSs. That doesn't happen back east. So even if you only sell your clothes for 25 cents each, it's better than dropping it off at Goodwill for nothing.
3. Cooper can spend the entire day outside. He loves to bark at my neighbors and pretend he's a watchdog when someone comes to the door, but other than that annoyance (but also a good thing, I don't want him to be comfortable with everyone) he seems so happy to run and play and chew his ball and chase Peter Parker, etc.
4. The fresh air is so nice. It's not muggy and heavy with humidity, just clean and clear and feels good to breathe in. That sounds so corney, but it's true. The sun is shining almost every day. Thunderstorms don't last very long. The sky is blue and the trees are green and it's just nice to look at. :)
5. My hubby can get lots of work done in the summer. He can come home from work and still have time to be outside, mowing the grass or watering, playing baseball with PP, etc. The sun is up until pretty late at night and it's so warm in the evenings, it might as well just be called afternoon until about 9pm!
6. The vegetables from our garden are plentiful! We have been bringing in beans, lettuce, zuchini, and grape tomatoes by the barrell, it seems like! We are waiting for our peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, etc. to still ripen... very soon, I hope!
7. It makes it really easy to clean and wash items in this weather. I have been taking things out of storage, hosing them down, and leaving them to dry outside in the sun. Would hate to be preparing for this baby in the dead of winter when everything would have to be done inside. Sunday we brought all the stuff down from the attic to go through and see what we need... it is fun to go through baby stuff from PP... I forgot about some of it!
1. The neighbors are so friendly. Everyone comes out and talks to each other. In fact my neighbors Mike and Shirley stopped by and dropped off some cleaner they found at Albertsons really cheap, so they picked up a bottle just for us! Such a silly little thing, but what a nice guesture. They thought of us, and bought us one!
2. Yard Sales are so incredible here! There are tons of them every single Friday, Saturday and sometimes even Thurs and Sun, too! People are obsessed with them! We had one on Saturday and even though we didn't have that much stuff, we still made almost $100 because people are just so into it. A lot of people buy clothing at YSs. That doesn't happen back east. So even if you only sell your clothes for 25 cents each, it's better than dropping it off at Goodwill for nothing.
3. Cooper can spend the entire day outside. He loves to bark at my neighbors and pretend he's a watchdog when someone comes to the door, but other than that annoyance (but also a good thing, I don't want him to be comfortable with everyone) he seems so happy to run and play and chew his ball and chase Peter Parker, etc.
4. The fresh air is so nice. It's not muggy and heavy with humidity, just clean and clear and feels good to breathe in. That sounds so corney, but it's true. The sun is shining almost every day. Thunderstorms don't last very long. The sky is blue and the trees are green and it's just nice to look at. :)
5. My hubby can get lots of work done in the summer. He can come home from work and still have time to be outside, mowing the grass or watering, playing baseball with PP, etc. The sun is up until pretty late at night and it's so warm in the evenings, it might as well just be called afternoon until about 9pm!
6. The vegetables from our garden are plentiful! We have been bringing in beans, lettuce, zuchini, and grape tomatoes by the barrell, it seems like! We are waiting for our peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, etc. to still ripen... very soon, I hope!
7. It makes it really easy to clean and wash items in this weather. I have been taking things out of storage, hosing them down, and leaving them to dry outside in the sun. Would hate to be preparing for this baby in the dead of winter when everything would have to be done inside. Sunday we brought all the stuff down from the attic to go through and see what we need... it is fun to go through baby stuff from PP... I forgot about some of it!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Canyon County Fair
Peter Parker and Boomer, the Clown. Boomer made PP a monkey on a palm tree!
PP, getting his face painted by Boomer's Clown Wife.
Close-up of "da-na-na-na-na-na-na-na BATMAN!" (according to PP, that was the entire name, not just Batman, but the theme music followed by screaming Batman! all over the fairgrounds...)
Here is K and his steer, Eddy, as they enter the cow barn for "Showmanship". K won fourth place!!! (Below, K is helping Eddy to stand and wait while the judge observes.)
K and M, standing in their pig pen at the Dry Lake Livestock 4-H booth.
M, showing off his pig for "Showmanship." He got a red ribbon for his efforts!!!
Friday, July 25, 2008
How Sweet it is...
To watch that widget nearby count down the days until this baby is going to be born!!! Two more weeks and we will be halfway there!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Cooper Shaw
A week ago today we had to take our little puppy to the Animal Hospital to be seen by a vet. When we came home from the Rodeo on Tuesday night, we found him outside on the back patio, surrounded by piles of bloody spit-up. He was wheezing and having trouble breathing. This continued through morning, so as soon as we were up, PP and I took him in. He was x-rayed and they found nothing in his tummy, however the vet believed that it could have possibly been caused by the cherries from our cherry tree out back. Apparently cherry pits (and all pits) have sionide in them, causing the body not to oxidize the blood, which went with his symptoms. Since she couldn't find any pits in his stomach, there was not cause for surgery, but also no proof that this is what was wrong with him.
Either way, he was given two different medicines and one week later, he seems to be back to his normal energetic self. Phew! We were pretty worried for a couple of days, but we are glad that he appears to be okay and we didn't have to deal with a very confused and sad child. Now what to do with our cherry tree...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Summer Visits
So, from July 1st-17th we have had visitors in Idaho!
Time with Grandpa and Grandma
Grandma and Grandpa arrived on Tuesday, July 1st, in the early afternoon. PP was so excited to go pick them up from the airport, and of course as soon as we got them home he showed them his room and all of his toys! He enjoyed very much playing with Grandpa. They played pirates, builders, Star Wars and built things with Legos. He and Grandma made biscuits and soft pretzels together. We went for walks to the playground a few times. We also spent a fun Saturday at Sandy Point Beach (Lucky Peak Resevoir), followed by a drive out to Idaho City (an old western town) to get old fashioned ice cream! We even shared July 4th with the Hoseleys at their Annual party. It was nice to share our new home with them! Hopefully they will be able to come again after the baby is born... we'll have to wait and see. Speaking of baby, Grandma and I organized all the baby clothes in the garage and now I know what I have and what I need to get! That was really fun and exciting to do!
Time with Auntie Emily, Family and Grandmom
Next, we enjoyed the arrival of Grandmom and the Smith family. They came so that her husband could do some work in the Boise area, but we got to enjoy the family while he was busy with that. We had a very packed schedule, rehearsals for our gig at LW on Friday night, followed by the gig, and then the very next day we woke up and went to Roaring Springs! What an incredibly fun day we had. PP was tall enough to ride on many of the slides this year. I ignored the warnings and rode on some of the rides myself, the smoother ones where I sat in a tube with PP. It was just so much fun. Most of us got sunburned, but not too bad. Sunday we went back to Sandy Point Beach for a hot dog BBQ and a swim in the water (just the teens and kids, the adults sat and talked). We were all pretty tired from our busy weekend, but it was nice to relax outdoors. Monday we went to the Buckaroo Breakfast and saw C dance with Tiernan. We enjoyed watching the Slack Competition as well. Grandmom spent Sunday night and Monday night at our house, so PP got to play with her as well. Tuesday the three sisters and Mom went out for lunch at the "Sand Bar" in Marsing, right on the Snake River. Yum! It was fun and something we want to do again sometime! Our last "hoorah" was the Snake River Stampede (Rodeo) on Tuesday night! The whole family was in attendance, even Emily's DH got to come! We loved the Bronco Riding and Bull Riding the most. There was also an awesome act involving a one-armed cowboy who rode his horse (without holding on!) while using a whip to round up two HUGE buffalos!
Time with Grandpa and Grandma
Grandma and Grandpa arrived on Tuesday, July 1st, in the early afternoon. PP was so excited to go pick them up from the airport, and of course as soon as we got them home he showed them his room and all of his toys! He enjoyed very much playing with Grandpa. They played pirates, builders, Star Wars and built things with Legos. He and Grandma made biscuits and soft pretzels together. We went for walks to the playground a few times. We also spent a fun Saturday at Sandy Point Beach (Lucky Peak Resevoir), followed by a drive out to Idaho City (an old western town) to get old fashioned ice cream! We even shared July 4th with the Hoseleys at their Annual party. It was nice to share our new home with them! Hopefully they will be able to come again after the baby is born... we'll have to wait and see. Speaking of baby, Grandma and I organized all the baby clothes in the garage and now I know what I have and what I need to get! That was really fun and exciting to do!
Time with Auntie Emily, Family and Grandmom
Next, we enjoyed the arrival of Grandmom and the Smith family. They came so that her husband could do some work in the Boise area, but we got to enjoy the family while he was busy with that. We had a very packed schedule, rehearsals for our gig at LW on Friday night, followed by the gig, and then the very next day we woke up and went to Roaring Springs! What an incredibly fun day we had. PP was tall enough to ride on many of the slides this year. I ignored the warnings and rode on some of the rides myself, the smoother ones where I sat in a tube with PP. It was just so much fun. Most of us got sunburned, but not too bad. Sunday we went back to Sandy Point Beach for a hot dog BBQ and a swim in the water (just the teens and kids, the adults sat and talked). We were all pretty tired from our busy weekend, but it was nice to relax outdoors. Monday we went to the Buckaroo Breakfast and saw C dance with Tiernan. We enjoyed watching the Slack Competition as well. Grandmom spent Sunday night and Monday night at our house, so PP got to play with her as well. Tuesday the three sisters and Mom went out for lunch at the "Sand Bar" in Marsing, right on the Snake River. Yum! It was fun and something we want to do again sometime! Our last "hoorah" was the Snake River Stampede (Rodeo) on Tuesday night! The whole family was in attendance, even Emily's DH got to come! We loved the Bronco Riding and Bull Riding the most. There was also an awesome act involving a one-armed cowboy who rode his horse (without holding on!) while using a whip to round up two HUGE buffalos!
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