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Frankly Speaking has moved!  Not only do I rearrange furniture, I have now rearranged our blog.  Please check us out here.  All of our archives will remain here for your reading pleasure.  

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That stands for Straight No Chaser, a vocal group that Anne's brother is in.  You might have seen their "12 days of Christmas" video on YouTube last year.  Check this out!  They also have this myspace page.We're excited for October 28!

Crispyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319850085641154207noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-74438351991252146132008-09-11T20:04:00.002+02:002008-09-11T20:14:32.418+02:00

This is for Jen Pedersen...and anyone else who wants to try their hand at it!  2 c. milk2 pkg. yeast (1/4 oz. each)1/2 c. warm water1/3 c. granulated sugar1/3 c. veg. oil1 Tbsp. baking powder2 tsp. salt1 egg7 cups all purpose flourWarm milk and dissolve yeast into it.  Let sit until creamy, about 10 min.  Combine yeast mixture, water, sugar, oil, baking powder, salt, egg, and 3 cups of the flour

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-11191541547154140592008-09-08T21:45:00.005+02:002008-09-08T22:14:31.694+02:00

We just returned from a fabulous week in California visiting Chris's family!  For a visual tour, check out our Flickr link.  

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Today has been surprisingly a very fun day!  We leave for CA tomorrow to visit Chris's family, so I thought today would be a no nap frantic day in anticipation.  But, no!  We took a nice walk.  We visited the library and Cole did not run away from me.  Instead, he picked out several books and we read them all several times when we got home.  Then, after his rest time and Max's nap, we made this

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We had a playdate lunch today at Bryan Park with the moms and kids from our small group. We are so thankful to be getting to know them!  The boys had fun swinging the most.  Push me FASTER, Mommy!  Max ate his fair share of wood chips, too, I'm sure.  And...Cole peed twice while there, which in itself makes a successful morning!  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-9884577366607486702008-08-27T23:14:00.003+02:002008-08-27T23:30:26.330+02:00

One of our biggest potty training challenges has been containing Cole during nap time and bed time.  We decided to ditch diapers totally so he's been in cotton training pants all the time since last week, even at night after that first night that he came out needing to go.   So now he thinks that he can come out of his room to use the toilet several (and I mean A LOT) times when he's supposed to

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Yes, the pee is still coming, but not without accident every now and then.  Cole is truly a champ, though!  The picture above is where we've been spending more time than ever before.   One thing I've noticed about Cole throughout this process is that he loves cheering!  We ate dinner at Subway on Friday night.  I took Cole to the bathroom after we ate and took his potty seat along also.  He peed!

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So for those of you who thought to yourselves after reading The Pee Is Coming post, "Whatever, she's crazy!"  Think again!  Folks, the hilarity of Cole's toilet saga continues.   Read on...We celebrated Cole's great accident-free day by going out for ice cream tonight after dinner.  He stayed dry the whole trip!  We got home and he used the toilet like a champ a few times (including obnoxious

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24 hours ago I never imagined I'd be writing a post such as this.   Yesterday afternoon I walked in to the boys' room after listening to Cole play and pound with toys for an hour and a half.  Cole was naked and happy!  Max woke up early, too, so you can imagine my joy.   I thought to myself, why not encourage Cole to use the toilet?  As usual, he screamed, "No, Mommy!  I don't want to!" and ran

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-60756850747270692812008-08-19T04:30:00.001+02:002008-08-19T04:34:15.750+02:00

Have you seen the LeBron-Yao Coke ad?  It's cool.

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Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-69549862143178428162008-08-16T00:57:00.002+02:002008-08-16T01:01:18.998+02:00

Chris drove home his new Honda Metropolitan today.  Thanks to this upgrade, no more riding the bus to work!  Yahoo! 

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Max is really in to snatching things away from us and diving after things this week!  It's really fun to watch.  We can't really hold him while we eat anything anymore because too many plates have already ended up on the floor!  Today Cole and I made up a game for Max called The Blow It Down Game.  We built block towers for Max to knock down.  He mastered it pretty quickly, so we started to move

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-17238400892686626162008-08-09T04:16:00.002+02:002008-08-09T04:29:51.303+02:00

So tonight marks the end of the Michigan Experience 2008.  This year was a remarkable year up north for several reasons.  Number one, my dad and his three brothers joined forces and bought the cottage next door.   This happened in April, so the months leading up to this vacation have been filled with renovations and preparations.   It's a fixer upper!  So instead of jamming 22 Luginbills (

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-10583486522911565902008-08-04T13:45:00.002+02:002008-08-04T13:47:19.261+02:00

So this morning Cole says this in his cute, snuggly, raspy voice...Anne: Good Morning, Cole.Cole:  Morning, Mommy.  I loved my dream, Mommy.Anne: What was your dream about?Cole:  Nothing.And he continued sucking his thumb and snuggling up in his green blanket.   

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Cole and Miles are good buddies and kind of cousins.  Their birthdays are three days apart, but Miles is actually my cousin.  So we're not sure what they are in relation to each other, but they're definitely buddies.  This afternoon the buddies got in a hugging accident.  Yes, they were hugging and they hugged right onto the dining room table.  Ouch!  A few minutes later, though, they shared a

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Chris is finally here.  Yay!  It was a long 10 days without him.  He and the boys had fun swimming in the lake today.  In case you were wondering, Chris was making airplane like sound effects while spinning the boys around.  Hehe!  

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I've always read about places like Pond Hill Farm but never visited.  Until today!  Pond Hill Farm is a working farm just outside of Harbor Springs, Michigan.  This morning my mom and I took the boys to check it out.   She and I are here alone with the boys this week until the rest of the family comes on Friday, so we're exploring the area more than usual.  So at the farm today we fed pigs, cows,

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-24152263265633322532008-07-26T19:57:00.002+02:002008-07-26T20:04:29.928+02:00

I think Northern Michigan should be officially named Little Boy Heaven.  Cole is having a blast up here so far!  The other day we made waffles for breakfast and put the leftovers in the crab trap in the lake.   We caught 2 crabs, but then we set them free after we watched them for a little while.   And today we took a short trip down Crooked River.  Cole is a brave boat rider.  He likes to sit in

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-387594934555053052008-07-24T21:28:00.002+02:002008-07-24T21:32:48.664+02:00

As I type both of our little boys are napping soundly...ahhhh.  I'm so thankful for this time so far on vacation, because I've been able to take a nap in the sun a couple of times; something I have not done in I think years.  Yes, years.  The thorn in my side, though, so far this vacation, is Max's night time sleeping habits.  He just won't sleep.  Folks, he's almost 7 months.  This is not

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-84315271959875124182008-07-24T15:42:00.003+02:002008-07-24T15:48:14.380+02:00

One of our favorite Michigan activities is swinging on the front porch.   It overlooks the lake and is a very peaceful spot.  I've noticed, too, that while Cole is super energetic and therefore swings for only a minute at a time, Max is definitely a more relaxed swinger!  We have a porch swing at home, too, and whenever he is fussy the swing calms him down every time!  This morning Max and I read

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We are in Northern Michigan for the next couple of weeks.  Yay for vacation!  My family has been coming to this same cottage on Crooked Lake since 1945.  It's a wonderful place to relax and have a lot of fun.  So, since we've been here, Cole's tee ball skills have improved!  We've taken boat rides and water skiied.  We're baking chocolate chip cookies right now, and Max has been thoroughly

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-73047889207694866552008-07-19T02:30:00.004+02:002008-07-19T02:41:17.155+02:00

We ventured out to Jiffy Treet after dinner tonight.  We all really enjoyed our ice cream, and Cole was definitely the drippiest!  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-85121029444742743012008-07-15T19:34:00.003+02:002008-07-15T19:39:52.482+02:00

Today we took a running adventure to campus and visited the Arboretum and the Music Building fountains.   Cole climbed trees, stomped in the creek, and waded in the fountain while Max watched happily and chewed on various toys and cars.  I tried to get a shot of the boys together under the famous weeping willow tree but Cole's snack was much too entertaining and Max helped himself to some tasty

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-38058434527241056272008-07-11T21:03:00.000+02:002008-07-11T21:04:16.014+02:00

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-54119646709124355942008-07-10T23:47:00.002+02:002008-07-10T23:54:03.300+02:00

Max has surprised us with raspberry sounds in the past day or two. It's hilarious!  I've noticed that he uses this sound to communicate a few different things.  One, he does it when he wants Cole's attention.  Two, when he's enjoying a meal.  Three, when he wakes up from the night or a nap happy.  I think he just loves to hear his voice!  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-41692377382305462212008-07-10T23:36:00.002+02:002008-07-11T01:42:41.734+02:00

Cole and I peeled all the papers off of our old crayon pieces today and baked them in the oven! Voila...scribble cookies.  Cole thought that the process was way more fun than the product, so he wasn't so interested in coloring in his Thomas the Tank Engine coloring book when we were finished.  He was way more in to breaking the scribble cookies with his hammer...ug.   Boys.  We'll try again

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-6244721444928631052008-07-10T00:43:00.002+02:002008-07-10T00:53:16.120+02:00

A few of my favorite things about this summer are Cole and Max playing together and our basil plant.   Strange, I know.   Since Max learned to sit up,  I have caught the boys playing together several times, often with Legos or cars.  I look forward to when they can chase each other...I think!   Also, since Max is so easily entertained while sitting up with a few toys and a cracker, I have more

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-64477180434330669432008-07-03T01:13:00.003+02:002008-07-03T01:18:57.969+02:00

This is what we did tonight while Daddy studied for the GMAT.  Funny!  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-80014116080715088872008-07-01T14:27:00.003+02:002008-07-01T14:33:43.716+02:00

Max's bottom 2 middle teeth are halfway up!  He's showing us that EVERYTHING tastes good these days.  Toys, our fingers, spoons, his hands, blankets, and the list goes on.  So yesterday I bought some zwieback toast and gave Max one while I was making dinner.  He gobbled it up all by himself!  This definitely made making dinner a quieter process.  I think I'll stick these in my bag whenever I go

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-629980580263035912008-06-30T18:44:00.002+02:002008-06-30T18:52:00.064+02:00

This morning I took the boys in the stroller and ran to Chris's office to bring him some lunch.  The weather was breezy and sunny...perfect!   So perfect our air conditioning is off today.   The route to Chris's office takes us through the campus of Indiana University and downtown Bloomington, and both are beautiful this time of year.  Lots of flowers blooming, students walking to class, green

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-52016209532721184862008-06-28T21:57:00.003+02:002008-06-29T19:36:24.739+02:00

On July 12 Chris takes the GMAT.  It's the entrance exam for business school.  He's been studying for months, alone and with a Kaplan tutor, hoping to score well and be granted admission to an MBA program for Fall '09.  Where?  He's not sure yet.  I am so proud of his diligence and positive attitude in the face of algebra, geometry, critical reasoning, sets, and many more topics.  He has had to

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-51509631048084285712008-06-26T19:28:00.002+02:002008-06-26T19:34:29.206+02:00

Max was definitely not feeling the pool love this morning.   Too cold?  Too unfamiliar?  Too much Cole splashing?  Is it a bath...outside...what?  Whatever stole his pool love wasn't so important as soon as I sat in the pool with him, though.  He had a great time after that chewing on every toy he could grab.  Once I saw him dive for a red cup!  Thankfully I was holding his arm so he didn't

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-37167140405117366202008-06-24T21:11:00.002+02:002008-06-24T21:35:59.393+02:00

We dropped Kelsey off at the airport this morning, so we decided to make a day of being in Indianapolis.  First, we visited GrandBob at work.  Cole loved sitting at my dad's big desk, and it was the first time Max had been to Lilly.  Fun! After visiting with my dad, we met my mom at the Indianapolis Children's Museum.   Cole loved exploring the Curious George exhibit, which was of course designed

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-73377274360528508752008-06-24T21:03:00.002+02:002008-06-24T21:11:26.706+02:00

Our good friend Kelsey is a missionary in Marghita, Romania.   She works with orphans and is building an new life there with her foster son, Caleb.  We've known her for a few years and have been part of her support team.   Well, after four years in Romania, Kelsey came home to the USA to raise more support and share about Romania with family and friends.   Due to Romanian government restrictions,

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-76590617392622424442008-06-21T01:52:00.004+02:002008-06-21T02:13:44.743+02:00

Yes, folks.  I am definitely addicted to blogging.  Hence, multiple posts daily sometimes.  I am interested in all things blog.  Your blog, my blog, strangers' blogs.  Everywhere I go I take the camera and anticipate blog opportunities.  One of my love languages is gifts, and every time I take a picture and post it with a story, I feel like I gain something...a memory!  This may explain my

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-17604065100836144492008-06-20T19:43:00.002+02:002008-06-20T19:51:11.648+02:00

Lance, Mendy, and Ethan Burnett are friends of ours from Vienna.  They left Vienna the same time we did last summer after serving at VCS for four years.    They are working on their Master's Degrees in Columbus, OH, this summer, and stopped at our house last night along the way.  Ethan and Cole played together really well in the rocks and with a huge tub of water.  The last time we saw Ethan he

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-56903209308681720932008-06-18T19:47:00.004+02:002008-06-18T19:53:08.095+02:00

Cole enjoyed some water fun on our driveway today after we got home from camp.  Max looked on and had his lunch outside while Cole sprayed and washed everything in sight.   Both boys are taking great naps now after our morning adventures!  This week and next are camp weeks for Cole, which means Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings he goes to Pathfinder 2's camp at the YMCA from 9-10:30 a.m.  He

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Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-56605340934497460872008-06-16T05:09:00.002+02:002008-06-16T05:14:00.891+02:00

Our small group had a Father's Day Cookout this afternoon, and it was so much fun!  We are so thankful to have found other families from our wonderful church, ECC, to get to know better.  The dads had a great time throwing the football around and grilling the meat, the moms chatted, and of course, the kids had the best time splashing in the pool.  Max decided to really start sitting up today, too

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-58552895134221219062008-06-13T22:34:00.002+02:002008-06-13T22:37:00.493+02:00

I turned my back for just a minute, and what do I get?  A Jif thief!   

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-51974098212294604182008-06-13T22:24:00.004+02:002008-06-13T22:34:34.452+02:00

This is our boys' room.  It hasn't looked this way for long, so that's why this photo is significant! Cole jumped out of this crib in February or so, so we moved it to the guest room and Cole moved to the twin bed.   Max slept in a bassinet in our room or the guest room crib up until the last two weeks or so.   It felt like he was homeless!  But now, after five months of hard work, Cole and Max

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-6676934244617203502008-06-12T18:32:00.002+02:002008-06-12T18:36:23.345+02:00

Max's repertoire now includes sweet potatoes, bananas, apples, avocado, peas, pears, prunes, peaches, and cereal.  Yum!   His latest trick is playing with the spoon. I've been giving him his own so he doesn't grab mine away while I try to feed him.   Tricky!   He also loves to watch Cole, Chris, and I at the table...hence the huge smile above.  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-18905239328935666612008-06-11T01:12:00.000+02:002008-06-11T01:13:07.794+02:00

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-13400370877691365432008-06-09T17:10:00.002+02:002008-06-09T17:17:24.649+02:00

This past weekend Chris and I went to St. Louis for a friend's wedding, and the boys stayed with my parents in Indianapolis.  Friday afternoon my dad came home early from work, and was greeted by Cole begging to see some fire trucks.  Lately every conversation Cole has involves fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, tow trucks, and other vehicles with sirens.  He's fascinated, and the funniest

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-60570669282196813962008-06-04T23:59:00.003+02:002008-06-05T00:03:20.912+02:00

THIS is what happens at 6:00 p.m. on days when Cole plays in his room instead of taking a nap.  Yikes!   Yesterday he fell asleep with music on, Max crying, me making dinner, and Chris arriving home from work all at the same time!  We let him sleep for a few minutes, woke him up for dinner, and what resulted was a very tired Cole and an early bed time.  Whew!   

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-41697438078831357922008-06-02T03:16:00.002+02:002008-06-02T03:25:04.939+02:00

My great friend Kathleen visited us this weekend.  She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Mike, and three little boys.   I was the maid of honor in her wedding and she in mine, and we haven't seen each other in 4 years!  Wow!   She cut Cole's hair, played with our boys, made dinner for us, came to church with us, and just did life with us for a little while.  What a huge blessing for us!  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-35341932286328069372008-05-30T03:00:00.003+02:002008-05-30T03:04:24.950+02:00

Chris is wiped out!  He has been in and out of Bloomington Hospital twice over the last 24 hours with a kidney stone.  Thankfully, it passed tonight and he's in the clear.  Whew!  I'm not sure how thankful he'll be for this picture, though...

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We spent Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis with family who visited for the Indianapolis 500.  It was so much fun!  We swam a lot, celebrated my cousin Laura's birthday, took walks, and helped my dad put the boat in the water.  Cole gave his cars and ours a wash with some soap and the hose one afternoon, too.  The funniest part was that he insisted on wearing no clothes.   Picture a naked 2

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-45789742046147668082008-05-22T19:41:00.002+02:002008-05-22T19:47:33.768+02:00

The beautiful campus of Indiana University is about six blocks from our house.  So, today we took a walk to the music building where there are two huge fountains.   I expected Cole to come home soaked, but he was surprisingly timid!  Max enjoyed the ride, and even fell asleep on the way back.  I had to post a picture of the gorgeous white peony flowers blooming in our front yard, too. Peonies are

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-9323763124739777892008-05-19T02:58:00.002+02:002008-05-19T03:05:03.911+02:00

On Saturday morning a group of Young Life leaders and kids came over to mulch our yard.  It's a fundraiser they do every spring to raise money for middle school and high school kids to go to summer camp.  We provided the tools and mulch, and they provided the labor.  And you can see, their work was fabulous!  If you live in Bloomington and need your yard mulched or any other yard work done this

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-15646192567008397232008-05-19T02:55:00.002+02:002008-05-19T02:58:35.777+02:00

I can't...and believe me I've tried...get a good picture of Cole and Max together!  Uhh!  I'll keep trying, but until then, here are a few shots of the boys this weekend.   We did a lot of working and playing outside on Saturday, and today my mom and grandma came down for lunch and a visit.  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-58054670445621899492008-05-15T21:58:00.002+02:002008-05-15T22:03:04.446+02:00

It was sad to say goodbye to Bubba & Gammy this afternoon, but we did have a fabulous week with them!  We did all kinds of things including visiting the park, the Wonderlab science museum, and the Strawberry Festival downtown.  They watched Max eat sweet potatoes, bananas, and avocados, too.   Cole's latest fun activity is trying to feed Max and pick him up.  I think he's just beginning to care

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-92203806307688854822008-05-11T20:22:00.002+02:002008-05-11T20:24:46.217+02:00

Chris's mom and I wore our tiaras today...Princess Mommy and Princess Gammy.   Happy Mother's Day! 

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Chris's parents are visiting from California for the next week.  We're really excited they are here to meet Max, experience spring in Bloomington, and celebrate Mother's Day with us!  

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The boys and I ventured out to the Clear Creek Trail this morning for a run.  It's not the Hauptallee in Vienna's Prater park, but it's the next best thing!  I'm finally feeling like I have a handle...somewhat...on life since moving back from Vienna, renovating a house, Chris's long job search, and having a baby.  So I'm starting to explore all there is to do in Bloomington.  I know it sounds

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-89288936775976634032008-05-04T03:45:00.002+02:002008-05-04T03:52:15.735+02:00

Max isn't so interested in laying down on the floor or sitting in his rocker seat much anymore.   So we pulled out his Exersaucer this weekend and he had fun pushing himself up and moving around.   He's still a little wobbly, though.  You can see, too, that his pants are getting way too short.  Time for the next size.  He's a growing boy! Cole's friend Ian came over this afternoon to take a nap

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-21671522645636298752008-05-01T02:38:00.002+02:002008-05-01T02:44:32.566+02:00

We have a few things worthy of blog celebration today!  First, bubbles!  It was a perfect afternoon to chase bubbles around the back yard.  Second, Max had his 4 month doctor appointment this morning, even though he won't be 4 months until Sunday.  He's technically 17 weeks...who's counting?  He weighs 15 lbs. 1 oz. and is 26 inches long.  A growing boy!  Cole was pretty good at Max's check up

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-41911806405319241882008-04-26T20:09:00.002+02:002008-04-26T20:12:33.738+02:00

My mom visited this afternoon for a while, and she sure made Max laugh!  I love this sound! 

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-10204892910068147962008-04-25T03:52:00.002+02:002008-04-25T03:58:32.355+02:00

Okay, so we just started potty training this week, and we have had relative success so far.  But really...how many times will Cole pee all over our floor before he gets it?   He's been wearing underwear at home and we visit the toilet every 45 minutes or so.  Sometimes with a popsicle, a cookie, a good book, or some tractors and cars.  Sometimes just having a funny conversation keeps him there

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Cole LOVES to ride his Hot Wheel even though his feet don't quite reach the pedals yet!  Today when Chris came home from work for lunch Cole showed him his latest trick...making the turn to go all the way down the street.   Up until today he only made it into our neighbor's yard.  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-12358429683892648592008-04-22T16:54:00.003+02:002008-04-22T17:09:35.038+02:00

Lately we've been busy!  First things first.  Cole pooped on the potty yesterday!  Yahoo!  Take a moment of silence.We've also been outside a lot now that the weather is nice.  My mom and dad visited on Saturday and Chris and my dad built our storage shed.  Now we have a place to store things like a lawn mower, stroller, etc. since we don't have a garage.  They also did some major power washing

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-87153629352968264372008-04-18T21:44:00.002+02:002008-04-18T21:51:45.160+02:00

I spent yesterday baking away for a wedding shower one of my mom's friends is having tonight.  It was so much fun!  I baked Minnesota Cocoa Brownies (thanks Linda Schwartz!), Brown Sugar Cookies, Brown Butter Blondies, and Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate chip cookies.   I made little favor bags for the shower, too.   If you are having a party and you need a baker, call me! And yes, we were

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A couple nights ago Chris introduced Max to dancing on the kitchen counter AND he took Cole shopping in one of our IKEA bags.   What fun!  Chris is becoming the P.O.C. (Parent Of Choice) around our house.  Yay for Daddy! 

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-80676853671436520812008-04-16T20:22:00.003+02:002008-04-16T20:25:26.769+02:00

Scene:  7:30 a.m. in our kitchen...Chris is getting ready to leave, Max is hanging out in his rocker, and Cole is marching around the kitchen providing commentary on the morning. Anne: Cole, I'm making eggs for breakfast.Cole: Mommy, I don't want eggs. Anne: You don't have to eat them, then, Cole. Cole: Mommy, make the eggs on the grill!  (Sidenote: We grilled out for dinner last night.)Anne:

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-82002012124043359372008-04-14T20:35:00.004+02:002008-04-14T20:44:07.561+02:00

Flat Stanley arrived in our mailbox just a few days ago from Southern California. His owner, Evan Woyshner, sent him to us to experience the springtime in the Midwest.  Lucky Stanley!  So today Cole took Stanley on an adventure around our neighborhood, and I wanted to share with you a few of the highlights. Max and Stanley hung out on the comfy green chair in the boys' room.  Max had a great time

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-21873926535680870852008-04-13T18:50:00.001+02:002008-04-13T18:52:04.037+02:00

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-52726901348763827552008-04-12T00:32:00.002+02:002008-04-12T00:37:15.594+02:00

Cole received a John Deere wagon for his birthday, and today we took it for a spin.  Max just watched from the front porch.  He'll be big enough soon!   Cole loves to wear his John Deere hat, too, and he recently told me that his favorite tree in our back yard is named John Deere.   It's things like this that I never in my wildest dreams imagined before we had Cole.  Now it's just ordinary.  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-55046497231767588302008-04-07T21:17:00.001+02:002008-04-07T21:17:26.435+02:00

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-7618929534852018672008-04-04T19:13:00.002+02:002008-04-04T19:18:07.301+02:00

Thanks Jane & Kim for the wonderful birthday balloons for Cole!  He is in heaven!In other news...Max slept from 9:15 p.m. or so until 7:00 a.m.  and we're down to 5 feedings a day.  Success!

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-69813204214681221532008-04-02T20:39:00.005+02:002008-04-02T21:07:09.025+02:00

I have deemed today Victory Day!  It's only 3 p.m., but enough victories have occurred already today that if the rest of the day is junk we still win.  I took Cole to the doctor for his 2 year checkup this morning.  Up until today, our adventures at the doctor have been complete day-ruining disasters.  Cole runs away from me and the nurses have to chase him around the office while I take care of

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-71879290745618835132008-04-01T02:54:00.004+02:002008-04-01T03:10:20.020+02:00

Cole and MaxtextingDowny Lavender & Vanilla fabric softener microfiber kitchen mitt & ragsHomepedics sound machineOreos & chocolate Teddy GrahamsiPhoto editing featuresMarc Broussard's musichomemade pancakes (with 2 Tbsp. of Sprite for extra fluffiness!) Febreeze candlespears & cantaloupeMedela steam cleaning bagsflossing my teethMax is almost 3 months old...isn't he cute?  I love his little

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-9587591973185648192008-03-26T22:20:00.003+01:002008-03-26T22:25:44.097+01:00

Funny story...My good friend Page from college is also known affectionately as Doctor Love.   She received this singing gorilla as a gift years ago, perfect for her.  Well, Doctor Love and Cole share a birthday.   And, Cole loves to talk about Doctor Love (Wuv).  "Call Doctor Wuv, Mommy.  Let's call Doctor Wuv!"  He's never met her, though!  He also knows that on his birthday he will be two and

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-7194571672091216732008-03-26T13:53:00.002+01:002008-03-26T14:19:38.696+01:00

Cole is 2 today!  He is so much fun, and we love him so much!  A few things about Cole now that he is 2...He loves music!  He plays the guitar, xylophone, piano, harmonica, recorder, drums, and of course, pots and pans and the table at dinner time!His world would end without apple juice.  He provides commentary about everything. "There's a tree, Mommy.  I have a drink, Mommy.  I'm done sleeping

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-17383098893007398842008-03-24T13:50:00.002+01:002008-03-24T14:05:26.298+01:00

We're in Florida!  Hooray for warm weather!  My family spent Easter weekend together down here and the boys and I are staying with my mom until the end of the week.  Cole has had a blast swimming and playing with Uncle Mike.  Max is smiley as usual, and is even starting to laugh out loud especially when GrandBob makes funny faces!   

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-57962472829942486582008-03-20T14:52:00.000+01:002008-03-20T14:53:06.713+01:00

Butternut squash on the left.  Cantaloupe on the right.  Yay!

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-90761525801427869212008-03-20T01:34:00.003+01:002008-03-20T01:43:23.397+01:00

hi! i am so thankful to be able to write about some small victories we have experienced this week in our family!  1. for at least a week max and cole have been going to bed at the same time at night, giving chris and i a couple of hours to ourselves. hooray!2.  cole is really growing in his abilities to clean up his toys and entertain himself.  i no longer dread nursing max while cole is awake

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-25509068957408426382008-03-14T23:14:00.003+01:002008-03-14T23:19:57.261+01:00

Scene:  I'm folding laundry while Cole is opening some plastic eggs filled with items representing Easter.  We have never had an Easter discussion thus far...Cole:  What's this Mommy?Anne: It's a cross, Cole.  At Easter time we celebrate when Jesus died on the cross and rose again.Cole:  I rose again, too, Mommy.Cole: What's this Mommy?Anne: It's a rock, Cole.  When Jesus died, some people buried

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-38366930183321344002008-03-13T19:18:00.004+01:002008-03-13T19:31:12.955+01:00

We went for a walk this morning, and when we returned home we noticed these pretty yellow flowers growing our yard.   Spring is coming!   Typical Cole, his fascination with the flowers quickly turned to destruction.  Gentle, gentle...I also am so excited because the seeds I planted in our little kitchen garden last week are growing too.   I was expecting to wait a few more weeks, but today I was

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-87139203323587905782008-03-11T19:13:00.002+01:002008-03-11T19:17:31.211+01:00

We are the proud recipients of my grandparents' piano.  It arrived today in a moving truck, which was great excitement for Cole first thing in the morning!   He LOVES the piano so much that he often plays it on other objects like speakers, books, tables, you name it!   He often asks to see the piano on YouTube, too.  Now he can actually play real keys.  Fun! 

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-45712859095028890762008-03-10T00:41:00.002+01:002008-03-10T00:48:19.124+01:00

So, Cole was strolling around the kitchen today and he discovered that he had a back pocket in his jeans.  He stuck his hand in it.Chris: Cole, what is that?Cole: It's a pocket.Chris:  Oh.  What's inside your pocket?Pause...Cole: My hand.Smart kid - he's not even 2 yet and I can't easily trick him anymore.

Crispyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319850085641154207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-4613850714346065572008-03-08T16:55:00.002+01:002008-03-08T16:59:52.491+01:00

For those of you still buried under heaps of winter snow as we are here in Bloomington, here's a fun and free dessert to try, even in the morning!  Take a few cups full of snow to your kitchen.  Put in a bowl.  Add 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, and a few Tbsp. of milk.  Stir, enjoy, and definitely go back for more!

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-41664620572977349032008-03-08T16:50:00.002+01:002008-03-08T16:55:48.836+01:00

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-33743052617895248552008-03-08T00:32:00.002+01:002008-03-08T00:36:33.150+01:00

We were just sitting at the table finishing up our Starbucks drinks (thanks to my boss).  Cole was talking about the sun going up tomorrow and how it gets dark when the sun goes down.Chris:  Cole, how did you become so smart?Cole: I come to Starbucks.Special shout out to Debbie! :)

Crispyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319850085641154207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-68863963697104321732008-03-06T19:10:00.003+01:002008-03-06T19:13:07.268+01:00

Lately Cole and I have been collecting seeds from all of the fruits and vegetables we eat.   Today we emptied out some yogurt containers (we kept the yogurt!), gathered some soil from our yard, and planted four different types of seeds: apple, pear, cantaloupe, and butternut squash.  We put them in plastic bags to create our own little greenhouse, and we have high hopes to see little plants

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-61707261605683386612008-03-06T19:09:00.000+01:002008-03-06T19:10:30.020+01:00

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-19101311168879757442008-03-04T19:49:00.002+01:002008-03-04T19:57:36.236+01:00

Max is 2 months old today.  Wow!  He is really alert these days, too, when he's awake.  I discovered yesterday that he can stick his tongue out when I do, and that he smiles when we sing to him.  Fun!  He's been quite the wiggle worm lately, too.  He's learning that he has arms and legs!  He's not sleeping through the night completely yet...sigh...but we're working on that.  He only wakes once to

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-47393829256706432802008-03-04T19:46:00.002+01:002008-03-04T19:49:23.948+01:00

It was a perfect Sunday afternoon for Cole to dig around in the dirt.  I love wonderful weather!  We took a family walk to the park on Sunday and enjoyed the sunshine.  Cole is much more brave and sturdy on the playground now than he was last fall.  Wow!  Max snoozed in the baby bjorn the whole time.  We all, except Max of course, enjoyed popsicles on our front porch bench after lunch when we got

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-4853078646594709872008-02-28T19:55:00.002+01:002008-02-28T20:01:56.456+01:00

Cole's chalkboard masterpieces,Max's cheesy smiles, and Chris's creativity early this morning!Sidenote:  I was up with Max at 2:30 am, 4:30 am, and 6:30 am today.  Ug!  Chris is NOT a morning person, but today he woke up earlier than normal and filled my side of our bedroom with red balloons while I was feeding Max in the living room.   I was so surprised!   Tonight we're going on a date to 

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-50034623678657778252008-02-26T20:48:00.002+01:002008-02-26T21:10:55.618+01:00

On Sunday afternoon, Cole jumped out of his crib!  He smacked his nose on the hardwood floors below him, and thankfully he escaped with only a scuffed up pink nose.   So we took the crib apart and put it in the guest room for now.  No more crib for Cole...and no more injuries!  I've also been learning a lot during the last week or so about my life now with two boys.  I've been flustered by lots

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-16499539395542395002008-02-21T04:43:00.002+01:002008-02-21T04:55:05.765+01:00

About a year ago I posted about my addiction to furniture rearranging.  Confession number one.  Now I have realized that I have a second addiction. Baking.  I bake all the time.  A day rarely goes by when I don't bake.  I look at my KitchenAid mixer standing proudly on my counter every morning and think to myself, "What I can I bake today?"  The thing is, there is ALWAYS something I'd like to try

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-37501835608284356602008-02-21T04:41:00.002+01:002008-02-21T04:43:30.106+01:00

Cole resisted the photo opportunity...until I mentioned candy.  Yes, I will bribe for a cute photo!  

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-12756059796131688922008-02-20T20:51:00.000+01:002008-02-20T20:52:28.485+01:00

From our house to yours! 

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-85493652007866107072008-02-14T20:55:00.002+01:002008-02-14T21:13:23.749+01:00

Now that Cole is really verbal, I feel like all we do is speak enforceable statements all day long.  An enforceable statement is basically something I can enforce.  It's clear, and helps me stay calm instead of not having a plan and going nuts.  I am a teacher...I love plans!  Here's an example:Cole:  Mommy, I want some chocolate bear crackers! Anne: Cole, I will get you a snack when you clean up

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-28145641555538793512008-02-12T02:52:00.000+01:002008-02-12T03:02:19.938+01:00

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-82929851254706565582008-02-09T19:21:00.000+01:002008-02-09T19:28:44.202+01:00

Cole & I made Valentines yesterday to help pass the morning. Stickers, crayons, and construction paper. What can be better?Today Cole and I ran errands together, too.  We visited the post office and bought some super hero stamps.  Only in America!  The nice postal worker also gave Cole a USPS coloring book to keep. Wow! Then we visited the bank to deposit some money, and left with a lollipop.  

Crispyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319850085641154207noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-46844361265573565422008-02-08T19:44:00.000+01:002008-02-08T19:48:13.933+01:00

The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spoutDown came the rain and washed the spider outUp came the sun and dried up all the SMOOTHIEThen the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout againSometimes we sing at lunch time, often adding motions to songs like this one. This is what Cole sang today!  We laughed and laughed!  We were actually having a smoothie with our lunch, so it isn't such a far

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329366019119543232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976143.post-39919822986864221882008-02-06T21:09:00.000+01:002008-02-06T21:25:39.244+01:00

A few things I've learned as we plow through the transition of adding Max to our family...~Cole does NOT like his big boy bed.  But, he's about 3 inches from being too tall for the crib.  I'm open to ideas.  My newest idea is to take Cole shopping so he can pick out his own sheets, just him and me.  Thankfully, we have a Target gift card! ~Max hates having his diaper changed. I think it's because

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