We had Ronan's party at a place called Wee Workout in Paso Robles. It was fun. Uncle Clay, Auntie Nikkie, London, Pressly, Grandma, Aidan, Cheryl, Jorge, Alejandra and Emely came to share in the fun.
Logan was NOT happy with the big bubble maker. He was really scared of it for some weird reason. He was however the only one to jump off the jump box by himself. He would not go on the zip swing either. Strange bugger.
ronan had a grand time. Lots of stuff for him to climb on and lots of balls (his favorite) Was not overly impressed with the cake although he did eat some. (if you only knew the work that went into that silly cake!)
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Ronan (and Grandma Winky too)
Wow a whole year has passed. Where has the time gone? My little baby is now a year old. You are so funny and fearless. I hope that you always find happiness in each day as you do now. I hope you never lose your spirit and zest for life. I wish you would sleep all night (please). We love you loads little man!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Midnight
Is when normal people are sleeping. Not us, seems midnight is the perfect time to eat Cheerios....
GAWD I hope he sleeps tonight!
GAWD I hope he sleeps tonight!
Tagged - again
I've been tagged by Kristin
1. 1. Do you like blue cheese? in small amounts
2. Have you ever smoked heroin? ewwww no
3. Do you own a gun? No
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? Never been to a Sonic
5. Do you get nervous before doctor's appointments? nope
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Turkey dogs at baseball games
7. Favorite Christmas song? Little Drummer boy
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? coffee.
9.Can you do push ups? Yes,
10. What do you order at Starbucks? grande soy mocha, no whip
11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring
12. Favorite hobby? Reading, quilting, riding my bike
13. How do you eat your eggs? scrambled
14.Do you have A.D.D.? no
15. What’s one trait you hate about yourself? lazy
16. Your eye color? blue
17. Name three thoughts at this exact moment? I should be doing housework, I should eat somehting, and damn Ronan just puked on me
18. Name three things you bought yesterday? Nothing, strangely enough
.19. Three drinks you regularly drink? coffee, water, diet 7up
20 Current worry right now? bills and my relationships
21. Current hate right now? lack of time
22. Favorite place to be? on my bike
23.How did you bring in the New Years? sleeping
24. Where would you like to go? To bed - alone!
25. Name three people who will complete this. probably none
26. Do you own slippers? Yes
27. What shirt are you wearing? White LS V neck
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? no
29. Can you whistle? not really
30. Favorite color? purple
31. Would you be a pirate? no
32.What songs do you sing in the shower? I have never been one for singing in the shower
33. Favorite girl’s name? Caitlyn
34. Favorite boy’s name? Ronan (hence 2nd son)
35. What’s in your pocket right now? no pockets I'm in my pj's
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Logan saying his pee pee was sticking out
37. Most frequently dialed phone number? Judd
38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Tore my ACL and had 3 surgeries to repair it
39. Do you love where you live? if I didn't have to commute to work yes
40. How many TVs do you have? 2
41. Who is your loudest friend? Leslie
42. How many dogs do you have? none (unless you count Judd)
43. What are you thrilled about right now? Day is over
44. Do you have a crush on someone? Matt Serra and/or Chris Isaak
45. What is your favorite book? Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon
46. What is your favorite candy? anything chocolate
47. Favorite Sports Team? SF Giants
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Get this party started
49. What were you doing at 12 AM last night? Watching Ronan eat Cheerios
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
already?
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Sand, Sea, Trucks and Balls
Well it was a busy weekend even if we didn't get a whole lot accomplished.
We spent most of Sat morning scrubbing off the bottom deck and getting the foam tiles back together then re-inflated the pool and gave it a good scrubbing. It is now ready for some fun in the sun if only it would be sunny and warm!
Sunday we broke out Ronan's birthday present early. We got him a sand and water table. Might not have been the best gift idea I ever had. I've been sweeping up sand for days! And of course its impossible to keep the sand out of the water and vice versa. I'm a little disappointed with it as supposedly when you pour water or sand into the funnels at the top they are supposed to turn the cogs and be a learning experience or some such. Well I poured a whole buncha water through the dang thing and nary a single cog turned! Same with the sand. Hmmph!
Haven't been feeling to well lately. Touch of the flu or something. Hope I'm all better for Sat and Ronan's party. He should have a good time as the lad is fearless and no doubt will be jumping and climbing his little heart out!
We spent most of Sat morning scrubbing off the bottom deck and getting the foam tiles back together then re-inflated the pool and gave it a good scrubbing. It is now ready for some fun in the sun if only it would be sunny and warm!
Sunday we broke out Ronan's birthday present early. We got him a sand and water table. Might not have been the best gift idea I ever had. I've been sweeping up sand for days! And of course its impossible to keep the sand out of the water and vice versa. I'm a little disappointed with it as supposedly when you pour water or sand into the funnels at the top they are supposed to turn the cogs and be a learning experience or some such. Well I poured a whole buncha water through the dang thing and nary a single cog turned! Same with the sand. Hmmph!
Haven't been feeling to well lately. Touch of the flu or something. Hope I'm all better for Sat and Ronan's party. He should have a good time as the lad is fearless and no doubt will be jumping and climbing his little heart out!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Fun Friday!
Ronan shows off his new tooth! His two upper teeth are coming in. It looks larger in the picture because (unfortunately) there is a huge wad of chewed bread stuck on it. Hasn't learned its not polite to talk with your mouth full!
The boys were very excited by a VERY large box that was on our doorstep Tuesday afternoon. They were even more excited once it was opened and they found the Safari wagon. Couldn't wait for Daddy to get the wheels on to test it out. (and considering it took 3 days for daddy to get the wheels on it was explored in depth every night)
The first outing in the Safari Wagon. Notice Logan has customized it (the Doc, Lightning and Mater stickers) Ronan of course is much more interested in getting the slippers off of his feet than anything else. Boy will NOT leave anything on this feet. 
Logan gives Ronan a pull across the savannah/ranchland.
Logan has ANOTHER war wound. They were singing I'm a Little Teapot at school and one of the little girls got a little out of control and knocked him into the shelf. Please excuse the pea he just had to show.Going to be an Ultimate Fighting weekend here. My main man Matt Serra will be fighting this weekend and we will be attached to the couch watching. We also have the one season we haven't watched on DVD too.
Hope you all have a fun weekend.
Monday, April 14, 2008
The 3 P's
Well last week after making a bag of popcorn for Logan our microwave died. So for the past week its been pioneer days around here. Heating milk for my mocha ON THE STOVE! Making chicken nuggets in THE OVEN. Oh the agony, oh the pain. I even had to re-heat leftovers in the OVEN.
On to the 2nd P:
Logan today when I picked him up: Mommy I'm proud of you.
me: ummm why?
Logan: cause I was sad and you came and got me.
AWWW. and on another proud note: Ronan was helping me unload the dishwasher and he let go and stood by himself for about 6 seconds! Jeepers he will be motoring before long now.
and the 3rd P is : Potsycles
For those of you unsure of the meaning of potsycles its very easy. Just imagine a 3 year old trying to say popsicle. Logan had his first one on Friday and he is hooked. Although he only eats a couple of bites (too cold) he asks for one everyday. a Bwuuuue one mommy.
On to the 2nd P:
Logan today when I picked him up: Mommy I'm proud of you.
me: ummm why?
Logan: cause I was sad and you came and got me.
AWWW. and on another proud note: Ronan was helping me unload the dishwasher and he let go and stood by himself for about 6 seconds! Jeepers he will be motoring before long now.
and the 3rd P is : Potsycles
For those of you unsure of the meaning of potsycles its very easy. Just imagine a 3 year old trying to say popsicle. Logan had his first one on Friday and he is hooked. Although he only eats a couple of bites (too cold) he asks for one everyday. a Bwuuuue one mommy.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Party pics
Logan was a bit overwhelmed by all the noise and stuff at Chuck E Cheese but soon got in the spirit and played games. Here he is driving a train. (very intently)
He did very well considering it was held during prime naptime. He even held on through a trip through Toys R Us to pick up Ronan's birthday present. He slept for a little bit on the car ride home. Close to bedtime is going to be the witching hour I think.
Wheee
Went for a bike ride this morning with my friends Kathy and Gil. It was great fun. Its so nice to be back on the bike. Perfect weather for riding. No wind (double yay) nice temperature not much traffic. We could only do a shorty as they had to get to church but we did a nice 10 mile quickie.
We are off to London's birthday party. should be interesting as its at noon and someone (no not me) will not be getting their afternoon nap. YIKES! Tonight I may need to break into the tequila!
We are off to London's birthday party. should be interesting as its at noon and someone (no not me) will not be getting their afternoon nap. YIKES! Tonight I may need to break into the tequila!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Party Time
Friday we went to a co-workers wedding. I picked Logan up at school in my dress. It was pretty funny. He saw me and started to come running, then noticed I was not in normal clothes. He stopped dead in his tracks, looked me up and down and said "Mommy WHAT are you wearing??" Goes to show you how often I dress up!
Logan's favorite part of the festivities of course was the cake. He was also enthralled with the tuba player in the band, the speakers and the disco ball. He was also a little interested in dancing with some of the cute little dressed up flower girls but didn't have the nerve to actually go over and dance. Now he refers to his blue shirt as his "party shirt" and he can't wear it because he's not going to a party, same with his black boots. I tried to get him to put them on this morning and got "No mommee those are my party shoes". Guess he told me!
Ronan's favorite part of the party was the food. He ate the ENTIRE time we were there. He ate about 3 tortillas, a big pile of rice, some carnitas, some graham crackers and some puffs. He is on an eating tear lately. Joyce said today he ate 3 jars of baby food, 2 bottles, some puffs, some Cheerios and some CHeeze Its in addition to 1/2 a piece of toast and scrambled eggs before he even got there!
Logan's favorite part of the festivities of course was the cake. He was also enthralled with the tuba player in the band, the speakers and the disco ball. He was also a little interested in dancing with some of the cute little dressed up flower girls but didn't have the nerve to actually go over and dance. Now he refers to his blue shirt as his "party shirt" and he can't wear it because he's not going to a party, same with his black boots. I tried to get him to put them on this morning and got "No mommee those are my party shoes". Guess he told me!
Ronan's favorite part of the party was the food. He ate the ENTIRE time we were there. He ate about 3 tortillas, a big pile of rice, some carnitas, some graham crackers and some puffs. He is on an eating tear lately. Joyce said today he ate 3 jars of baby food, 2 bottles, some puffs, some Cheerios and some CHeeze Its in addition to 1/2 a piece of toast and scrambled eggs before he even got there!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
My green kite flew
into the wild blue yonder
We finally had a sunny windy Saturday with Daddy home to go try out the new kite the Easter Bunny left for Logan. He was very excited. Although the lure of the swings and slide soon overtook the kite flying madness. Still it was much fun.
We finally had a sunny windy Saturday with Daddy home to go try out the new kite the Easter Bunny left for Logan. He was very excited. Although the lure of the swings and slide soon overtook the kite flying madness. Still it was much fun.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Grandma's Poem for Ronan
Grandma Akey wrote this poem about taking care of Ronan while he was sick.
Beautiful Baby Boy

Beautiful baby boy,
Cradled against me
Sound asleep.
I pray for healing
Worry as a grandmother does.
Your little cheeks are cherry red,
The rest of your skin pale.
Once in a while you awaken
With a half smile,
Then fall back to sleep.
Sometimes you whine a bit,
My heart breaks.
I know this may be teething,
And a flu bug combined,
But it does not comfort me
To see the degrees climb
On the thermometer.
If cradling you could restore
You to health,
Then these days
Of holding you should make you well.
I massage your tiny feet,
Rub your back,
And pat you gently.
I rock and coo
Kiss you over and over again.
Melt each time you give me
Your crooked little smile.
Two days I’ve held you
While you slept the day away,
Only relinquishing you
When your mother comes from work.
Perhaps tomorrow those teeth
Will break through your sore gums,
Perhaps tomorrow the flu
Will be gone
And you will be your smiling self.
Beautiful baby boy,
So very sweet,
I pray for you before I sleep.
©2008 Dolores Nowak-Akey/all rights reserved
Beautiful Baby Boy

Beautiful baby boy,
Cradled against me
Sound asleep.
I pray for healing
Worry as a grandmother does.
Your little cheeks are cherry red,
The rest of your skin pale.
Once in a while you awaken
With a half smile,
Then fall back to sleep.
Sometimes you whine a bit,
My heart breaks.
I know this may be teething,
And a flu bug combined,
But it does not comfort me
To see the degrees climb
On the thermometer.
If cradling you could restore
You to health,
Then these days
Of holding you should make you well.
I massage your tiny feet,
Rub your back,
And pat you gently.
I rock and coo
Kiss you over and over again.
Melt each time you give me
Your crooked little smile.
Two days I’ve held you
While you slept the day away,
Only relinquishing you
When your mother comes from work.
Perhaps tomorrow those teeth
Will break through your sore gums,
Perhaps tomorrow the flu
Will be gone
And you will be your smiling self.
Beautiful baby boy,
So very sweet,
I pray for you before I sleep.
©2008 Dolores Nowak-Akey/all rights reserved
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