Thursday, December 27, 2007
On Christmas day after we dropped off my sister at the airport we stopped by UCLA to take Devan on a little tour. John had a fun time showing her around his alma mater.
Most of the photos we took looked something like this:
However we did get a few good ones including some of the beatiful architecture:
We here at Strategically Placed Amigo wish all of you faithful readers a happy new year! Thanks for reading!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
This morning, while my family and I were gathered in the kitchen eating pancakes for breakfast, my Mother asked a fun trivia question.
Mom: "Does anyone know what George Washington called pancakes?"
John: "Hotcakes"
Me: "Flap Jacks"
John: "Freedom Cakes"
Mom: "No. Hoe cakes."
Everyone: "Hoe cakes?"
Me: " Ho cakes, as in, skanky ho?"
Devan: "Skanky ho!!"
Lots of loud laughter ensued with Devan's comment. My Mom then explained that George Washington used to cook pancakes on a hoe over the fire. And then, just for kicks, Devan shouted "Skanky Ho!" again. What a wonderful way to begin the Sunday before Christmas.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
I've been feeling very festive these past few days. It actually rained a bit here which made it feel more Christmas-like. Devan even got to try out the raincoat I bought her last year . I haven't gotten around to making as many gifts as I'd like, but I have found time to squeeze in a few little crafts, like this ornament I made for Devan. Nothing fancy, it was the first time I had embroidered anything since I was about ten. My sister came into town with her friend Misty who has been known to read our blog. Shout out, Misty!
I've also been baking like crazy. So far I've made cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies, chocolate covered pretzels and christmas tree shaped rice krispie treats. Making treats is much more fun when you have a child old enough to eat them!
I think once Christmas is over I am going to start right away making gifts and crafts for next year. Have you seen Sew Mama Sew? There are so many cute tutorials over there I think if I start now I will have some ready for next Christmas!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
40. He lets me borrow his MP3 player when mine is broken.
39. He changes dirty diapers.
38. He puts the trash cans out every week.
37. He is very understanding and listens to me patiently when I cry.
36. He listens to my music in the car without complaining.
35. He waits for me before he starts a movie or TV show.
34. He cut up my food for me when I was in the hospital.
33. Once when I was pregnant I had to go to a baby shower in Santa Barbara and he drove me up, walked around State Street and bought me a gift while I was at the shower.
32. He can fix almost anything.
31. He does everything I ask him to without complaining.
30. He never goes to bed without me.
29. He likes pushing the stroller.
28. He goes grocery shopping with me.
27. He goes regular shopping with me, even to places I know he hates like Joanns or Ross.
26. He goes to work every day to provide for our little family.
25. He’s ready to have another baby, even though I’m not.
24. He sings with our daughter.
23. He went to UCLA.
22. He bought me Coldstone’s Banana Ice Cream A LOT when I was pregnant.
21. He likes to go camping.
20. He loves to cook.
19. He enjoys trying new things.
18. When we were dating he put up with my crazy friends.
17. He loves my family.
16. He loves his family.
15. He makes awesome visual aids for my primary class.
14. He always fixes my Moms computer, and helped her buy a car.
13. He is always willing to pick someone up from the airport, usually my sister.
12. He likes to exercise and plays tennis with me.
11. He’s agreed to take a ballroom dance class with me.
10. He is handsome
9. He is very intelligent.
8. He works hard
7. He is funny.
6. He is creative.
5. He is thoughtful.
4. He knows a lot about cars.
3. He doesn’t mind when Devan sleeps in our bed.
2. He loves Devan.
1. He loves me!
Sunday, December 09, 2007
The other day I asked Devan:
"Who is your favorite, Mommy or Grandma?"
Devan: "Quinn."
Me: "Who is your favorite, Mommy or Daddy?"
Devan: "Quinn."
Me: Who is your favorite, Grandma or Grandpa?"
Devan: "Quinn!!"
And just to be sure it wasn't a fluke, I asked her again later that night.
"Who is your favorite, Mommy or Grandma?"
Devan: "Quinn!!"
After looking around in some old files of pictures I found this little video that Quinn took when Devan was just a few weeks old. Then I realized that Quinn has been brainwashing Devan since she was born!
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
I love Christmas lights. Devan is beginning to love them too. We take her out each night when the sun goes down to look at our lights and she never wants to come back in. Also, she's discovered new places to play in the front yard after we put up the lights and were climbing around in bushes and what not. I love the lights, and I always feel a little sad when people start taking their lights down. It makes the neighborhood seem lonely and dark.
On a lighter note, the leaves are finally starting to change color and fall! The best part about this is that it is still so warm that we get to play in the leaves without them being muddy and wet and cold. Hurray for fall!
