Fun and crazy times ahead.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
She's here
Finally. Six days past her due date, just like her dad, and sharing his birthday. We just love her.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Just in case
you were wondering, I'm still pregnant. And starting to think that I will be forever. They say that never happens, but are the sure?
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Babies are small
At three days past my due date it seemed like time to get some of our ducks in a row. Penny helped me get the car seat cover on. Her bed isn't set up yet, but I imagine I still have plenty of time for that.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Helena's Birthday
She opened her presents from Henry (Starburst candies) and Grandma and Grandpa (skirt and shirts) before breakfast. 
The we ate cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, and the individual flavored yogurts she asked for.
We celebrated Helena's birthday with our friends at playgroup with pizza and cupcakes. She was the last one eating and casually ate her pizza while we sang Happy Birthday.
She says that yellow is her favorite color.
There were a few more presents when Dad came home from work. She's wearing her new clothes from the grandparents. Penny enjoyed being a part of the action.
She got the 18 inch doll that she had asked for. Nora is so excited for her.
Mimmu and Iso joined us for dinner. Helena picked roasted root vegetable soup, rolls, and coleslaw. We finished the cake we started the day before. 
Happy Birthday to Helena!
The we ate cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, and the individual flavored yogurts she asked for.We celebrated Helena's birthday with our friends at playgroup with pizza and cupcakes. She was the last one eating and casually ate her pizza while we sang Happy Birthday.
She says that yellow is her favorite color.
There were a few more presents when Dad came home from work. She's wearing her new clothes from the grandparents. Penny enjoyed being a part of the action.
She got the 18 inch doll that she had asked for. Nora is so excited for her.
Mimmu and Iso joined us for dinner. Helena picked roasted root vegetable soup, rolls, and coleslaw. We finished the cake we started the day before. 
Happy Birthday to Helena!
Helena : 4 years old
Helena is four! She is as spunky as ever. 
She's still hasn't had a haircut.
Penny thinks she's an excellent big sister and is always interested in Helena's whereabouts. 
She is such a fun person to have around.
She's still hasn't had a haircut.
Penny thinks she's an excellent big sister and is always interested in Helena's whereabouts. 
She is such a fun person to have around.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Helena's Birthday Eve
Aunt Liisa came for a visit and we started celebrating. 
There were a few Christmas presents to open and the kids got Valentine's Day cards and candies from family, and of course Helena's fourth birthday was almost here. Helena opened presents from Mimmu and Iso and Liisa. Here she is jumping up and down after opening her new coin bank.
For dinner we had teriyaki chicken, rice, and roasted broccoli followed by a flourless chocolate cake.
Her last day of being three!
There were a few Christmas presents to open and the kids got Valentine's Day cards and candies from family, and of course Helena's fourth birthday was almost here. Helena opened presents from Mimmu and Iso and Liisa. Here she is jumping up and down after opening her new coin bank.
For dinner we had teriyaki chicken, rice, and roasted broccoli followed by a flourless chocolate cake.
Her last day of being three!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
A Fun Saturday
Yesterday Penny spent a quiet day at home and the others were out and about. In the morning Mark took the big kids to Lowe's for one of their building workshops. No photos from the actual event since he was busy assisting with assembly. When they got home they went right to work on making Valentine cards.
After lunch my mom and I went with them to a local high school production of The Music Man. 
We had a lovely time. The show was great. They've seen the movie version so the story was familiar, but a live performance has a special appeal. And they had an orchestra, which I like, and the real marching band came in for the finale.
Then pizza for dinner and some exciting chapters of Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates before bed.
After lunch my mom and I went with them to a local high school production of The Music Man. 
We had a lovely time. The show was great. They've seen the movie version so the story was familiar, but a live performance has a special appeal. And they had an orchestra, which I like, and the real marching band came in for the finale.
Then pizza for dinner and some exciting chapters of Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates before bed.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Science Experiment
I had seen and bookmarked a post on microwaving Ivory soap and we gave it a try. It was fun, the soap puffed up impressively.
It deflates pretty quickly and the soap feels dry and papery to the touch. 
The only drawback was that all of the perfumes in the bar were released. I don't think of Ivory as being very heavily scented, but our house (and for several days the microwave) had a sickly sweet smell. If we do this again it will be in the summer when we can open the windows.
It deflates pretty quickly and the soap feels dry and papery to the touch. 
The only drawback was that all of the perfumes in the bar were released. I don't think of Ivory as being very heavily scented, but our house (and for several days the microwave) had a sickly sweet smell. If we do this again it will be in the summer when we can open the windows.
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