This last shot is Jack holding Josie's legs and moving them so she is kicking him in the chest. We of course are scolding Josie, "Don't you kick your brother!" She's so naughty!Tuesday, October 20, 2009
October 16th - My B-57 baby
Today, Air International magazine came to interview some people in Aircraft Operations and I was a lucky interviewee. The WB-57 was based on the British Canberra, so the Brits often take a special interest in it. I can't wait to see how the article turns out. I was asked to wear my flightsuit, which Ronny calls my "flying costume".
This last shot is Jack holding Josie's legs and moving them so she is kicking him in the chest. We of course are scolding Josie, "Don't you kick your brother!" She's so naughty!
This last shot is Jack holding Josie's legs and moving them so she is kicking him in the chest. We of course are scolding Josie, "Don't you kick your brother!" She's so naughty!
October 8th - Welcome Holly & Espen
Today Holly & Espen arrive for a visit to Houston. It was Espen's first plane ride, which is pretty exciting. We set up a special table for the boys to eat at which was trouble from the start. (What do you expect with 3 boys? Definitely trouble!)
October 4th - Tigger jumper
It was time to take out the Tigger jumper and give Josie a little mobility.
October 2nd - Our big day in Levelland
This morning was Great-Grandpa's funeral. It was a great service to honor a great man. In the days and weeks to follow, Jack and Charlie would randomly comment, "Great-Grandpa died. That's why we're a little bit sad." Or "Great-Grandpa died. His body couldn't work anymore."
After the funeral, we all went out to Papa's cotton farm. The kids had a great time running through the fields while the parents hoped there weren't any rattlesnakes around. Jack picked a bunch of cotton. Charlie enjoyed digging in the dirt. Both boys were delightfully filthy with the beautiful red dirt. Between the bug splats outside and juice box squirts and farm dirt inside, I'm not sure if the minivan will ever be the same. My ride has been officially "Mom'd".
After the funeral, we all went out to Papa's cotton farm. The kids had a great time running through the fields while the parents hoped there weren't any rattlesnakes around. Jack picked a bunch of cotton. Charlie enjoyed digging in the dirt. Both boys were delightfully filthy with the beautiful red dirt. Between the bug splats outside and juice box squirts and farm dirt inside, I'm not sure if the minivan will ever be the same. My ride has been officially "Mom'd".
October 1st - Day 2 - On the road again
Today we drove from Fort Worth to Levelland. Between feeding Josie every 2.5 hours and accommodating separate potty breaks for 3 boys (yes THREE), it took us about 10 hours to make the 7-hour drive.
Here is a shot of the kids cuddling in bed in the morning. Charlie is so proud to be Josie's big brother. Can't you just see it?
Here is one of the many pictures that Ronny took of the wind turbines across Texas. I was only a little big sad thinking about the fact that he probably took more pictures and video of the wind farm than he has taken of me since Josie was born. (I forgive, though. Really. Someday.)
Ronny did a bit of research about this particular wind farm and he says it is the largest in the WORLD. It is hard to understand how enormous these things are until you see a single blade on a special-made trailer bed. Check out this picture.
Here is a shot of the kids cuddling in bed in the morning. Charlie is so proud to be Josie's big brother. Can't you just see it?
Here is one of the many pictures that Ronny took of the wind turbines across Texas. I was only a little big sad thinking about the fact that he probably took more pictures and video of the wind farm than he has taken of me since Josie was born. (I forgive, though. Really. Someday.)
Ronny did a bit of research about this particular wind farm and he says it is the largest in the WORLD. It is hard to understand how enormous these things are until you see a single blade on a special-made trailer bed. Check out this picture.
September 30th - Day 1 of our trip to Levelland
Here are some shots from day 1 of our trip to West Texas for Ronny's Grandpa's funeral. He was a great man and I feel honored to have known him for the past 8 years. I will always remember the great stories he told, his love of music, and how easily he beat me at dominoes.
Above are the boys whipping each other with their blankies. Below you can see me holding a pacifier in Josie's mouth while she holds my hand.
This was the first time the boys ever shared a bed. They did great.
Above are the boys whipping each other with their blankies. Below you can see me holding a pacifier in Josie's mouth while she holds my hand.
This was the first time the boys ever shared a bed. They did great. September 29th - Upside down time
The boys require a certain amount of upside down time every week. Grandma and Mommy are happy to oblige.
September 28th - Cooking Paella
Josephine was hanging out with me in the kitchen helping me cook paella for the first time.
September 27th - Nap time
During an early-morning playtime session, the boys unrolled their sleeping bags in their room and took a nap. Cute stuff.
Friday, September 18, 2009
September 13th - I love my mummy
I couldn't resist buying this Halloween shirt for Josie. With the pink Baby Legs it looks a little like she is a tiny ballerina with a black leotard and pink tights.
September 13th - Playing with the big boys
The boys like Daddy to make a fort by running a comforter between the pack n play and the sofa. I tucked Josie in next to Charlie.
Sliding...
Slid.
Back up with big brother.
Leaning in a new direction now.
Big brother's got her.
Sliding...
Slid.
Back up with big brother.
Leaning in a new direction now.
Big brother's got her.
September 13th
I can't tell you how many times Ronny and I hear Charlie's sweet voice say, "Whatcha doing Jack?" We look at each other with our hearts completely melted. What more could we hope for? 
September 12th
The boys have been making their own pizzas for dinner sometimes. I use sandwich thins, put a dallop of sauce on it and give them each a spoon to spread it out. They also get a ramekin of cheese which gets dumped on and spread out. A few minutes in the toaster oven and dinner is served. They really like making them.
Yummy toes!
She doesn't quite get them in her mouth quite yet, but she loves to play with her feet!
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
September 6th - Introducing Josie to Great Grandpa
On Sunday we visited with Ronny's Grandpa and introduced him to Josie. Nana and Papa met us there and so did Auntie Melanie. We had a really nice time.
September 5th - Reading time
Ronny's reading the "HMS Surprise" by Patrick O'Brian to Josie. She is learning all her nautical terms. 
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
August 12th - A new high chair for Josie
We had been putting Josie in a bouncy seat while we ate, but I decided that she needed to sit at the table with the family. I couldn't bear to bring the huge high chair out of storage and into the kitchen, so I bought this little space saver version that fits on a kitchen chair. I think she likes it. :)
August 7th - Ronny's birthday weekend
Sunday is Ronny's birthday, so I spent the day making little bundt cakes and heart cupcakes and frosting them with buttercream frosting (homemade - mmmm...). I set out some cakes for the boys to decorate with big star sprinkles and mini M&Ms. I tried to let them use the colored frosting tubes, but they ended up in the boys mouths - what a surprise, right? I had a fun time decorating the rest of the cakes.
August 4th
Check out those big puppy paws. Hard to imagine that his were little baby feet like his sister's just two and a half years ago.
August 3rd
When I looked through the pictures I had on my camera, it seems that every other set is of Charlie holding Josie. It is just so adorable - all of it - that he asks to hold her, how happy he is when he is holding her, how he kisses her head, hugs her, and holds her hand. I can't help but grab the camera and start shooting away.
August 1st - Three kids
Sometimes it is hard to believe we have 3 kids. I set up a little play area in the corner of Josie's room with a mirror and baby toys. Of course the boys enjoy it as well.
August 1st - Soccer Tots
Today was the first day of SoccerTots for the boys. It is a program that builds soccer skills through fun exercises. The boys have a great time with Coach Meredith doing all different kinds of activities that help develop motor skills, balance, and listening skills.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
July 17th - The circus
This afternoon the kids put on a circus at school. The boys in Jack's class were "strong men", which was very cute. Charlie class were clowns - apparently sad clowns on Charlie's case.
July 11th - Houston Museum of Natural Science
Today we went to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. It was the first time the boys had ever been there. It was great to see the amazing dinosaurs after reading so many different dinosaur books. While we were there, we also went through the butterfly center, which was very cool.
July 10th
My friend Jen came to visit from Minnesota. She brought great gifts for all of us including this spirograph kit for the boys. Jack asked several times over the weekend to do his "project".
July 5th - Swimming
Ronny has a way of coaxing the spit-up out of Josie. She really rarely spits up, but if she does, this is a common location. 
Saturday, July 04, 2009
July 4th - A nice easy picture of the kids
Digital photography is such a wonderful thing! You can take a dozen pictures and then pick your favorite one - or in other words, the only one that is acceptable - like this nice picture of my smiling children. Really - they are always like that - happy to hold the baby and take a nice picture. Really!
This was the first picture I took. Could Charlie look any grumpier???
Then Josie gets the one-hand face squeeze.
Then it was on to the eye-poking. Sorry Josie! I hate to tell you, but this is just the beginning. I only had one big brother, but unfortunately you have two and try as we might, we will not be able to save you from all of the abuse your brothers will someday shower upon you. On the bright side, you will likely be one tough girl!
This was the first picture I took. Could Charlie look any grumpier???
Then the Josie torture begins as Ronny tries to get Charlie to sit up and get happy. It starts with the two-hand face squeeze.
Then Josie gets the one-hand face squeeze.
Then it was on to the eye-poking. Sorry Josie! I hate to tell you, but this is just the beginning. I only had one big brother, but unfortunately you have two and try as we might, we will not be able to save you from all of the abuse your brothers will someday shower upon you. On the bright side, you will likely be one tough girl!
July 4th - Bike Parade
We took part in our neighborhood's annual Fourth of July Bike Parade this morning. It has been very hot here (breaking records) for weeks and this morning was no exception. It was 87 degrees with a heat index of 96 at 10am. Ugh! It was fun, though. A fire truck led the way and afterwards they let the kids check it out. Josephine slept the entire time.
June 28th - Hard rock baby
My friend Jen sent this awesome Led Zeppelin onesie for Josie. It was the perfect outfit to welcome Ronny home from a 5-day work trip. We sure missed him!
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