Happy Birthday Kym

Saving the world one diaper at a time...

Here is my latest sewing project(thank you Emma for the pattern). I have one more elastic piece to add but I needed Ridge to try it on for size. Then when I saw him, I had to take a photo of the cute little bum. Don't know if I love the idea of waching diapers yet, but we'll give it a try. These little guys are about $20 bucks each if you buy them so I think I will stick to making them, cause they are not that hard to make.

Canning

So I thought that I would keep track of what I can this year, just for fun. Since I am finally done for the year (last year) I thought that I would post the results. I think I am missing some stuff but this shows the general idea and I figured I could used it next year to see what we eat and how much I should can.
So...
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Filling - 3 Quarts
*Cherry Pie Filling - 5 Quarts
* Green Beans - 8 Pints
Whole Kernal Corn - 20 Pints
*Pizza Sauce - 14 Half Pints
Squash - 26 Pints
*Applesauce - 400 Quarts (I really didn't keep track of this one, but we have had so many apples this year, I did a lot of applesauce and fruit roll ups, my real guess would be 60 Quarts)
*Oriental Plum Sauce - 14 Pints
*Salsa - 5 Quarts
*Plums - 14 Pints
*Carrots - 38 Jars
*Plums - 8 pints
Peaches - 6 Quarts
*Pears - 4 Quarts
*Pear/Plumsauce - 7 Quarts
*Plum Jam - 16 Pints
*Tomatoes - 10 Pints
*BBQ Sauce - 9 Pints

* - Home Grown Ingredients

Sewing Again

When Steve is gone over night(usually scout camp), sometimes I can get some sewing done, plus I need some cute girl clothes. I know that I need pink and bows and all that goes with a little girl so I am trying to make some cute stuff now, while I still have some free time. From left to right: reversible dress (I am going to make some little bloomers to go with it that are also reversible and my thought is that the dress should be worn with one pattern out and the opposite pattern showing on the bloomers.), pink jammies, and another dress (This one I made out of Steveo's old shirt, the body of the dress is the sleeve of the shirt and the straps are the collar, then I just added the ribbon on the bottom to make it a bit cuter).

A Boy and His Toys

Like father, like son.

New Year's Day

Ridge got me a sled for Christmas so that I would be able to do some skiing this year, with him in tow of course. We went out for a trail run with Steveo to see if I would be able to do it without him. We all had a great time. It was so cold about 3 degrees but Ridge was so happy the whole time (unless of course we stopped skiing for a while) I think he just looks so cute in his little snowsuit.

Christmas

We spent some time in Island Park for Christmas. We were able to be with Adam and Kym and Grandma Bear. Ridge enjoyed opening presents this year. We watched a movie, ate some yummy food and even got out on the sleds to go riding. (Thanks grandma for babysitting.

Think Pink

Well the results are in and this family of motorbike, dirt, tractor loving people better get ready for the pink. The ultrasound this time was really fun, the tech took more time with us and showed us lots of things. Some of my favorite poses were the ones with her little hands behind her head (both Steveo and Ridge sleep like that) and the elbow leaning on the knee. At one point as it got closer to her face she frowned. (I don't know if I am ready for a grumpy baby;) She also showed and explained to us all kind of measurements and checks that she was doing like checking for a cleft palate, measuring the thickness of the skin behind the brain, making sure the blood flow was good in the placenta, checking out organs and all sorts of other things. We are all really excited and Steveo even picked out some cute little girl clothes and gave them to me for Christmas.

Just Like Dad

Look at these two happy guys. What could be bringing them so much pleaure? They are looking at Craigslist, if I remember correctly photos of motorbikes and tractors. Boys. This is the reason that Ridge learned to crawl up on the coffee table to look out the window.

This is what is happening at my house right now...

First of all, in the front yard this guy is using a saw to cut throught the concrete in the side of the house.
Here is where he is pumping the power from.Steve is outside with a cop getting a vin inspection done.In the back yard these guys are hitting chunks of concrete with a sledgehammer to break them up.
Oh, and where is Ridge???
Fast asleep.

Saying Goodbye

I guess it is time to admit it. I have not seen my ring in more than two weeks, it is gone. My best guess, after drying my hands with a paper towel it slid off my finger and then I threw it away. Boo. I guess I always knew that it wouldn't last forever, it is made out of wood, but I had hoped longer than two years. Thanks Steveo, I loved it and I still love the memory.

Working

Steve has decide to start working on finishing the basement, and of course he is keeping up with other projects as well and his trusty sidekick is often there to help.

Remodel

We are going to enlarge our home by two feet in May.

Wolf to Woof

Mom, Ridge and I waited until the last day of the museum to go take a look. It could have only been better if Chuqui were allowed to come in with us.
I think Ridge wanted to ride this dog.
He was scooting around everywhere.
The dog that looked like Chuqui was Ridge's favorite, he cried when we walked away from it.

I don't think that Ridge knows that computers are educational tools, he just kept shutting off the screen and turning it back on again.
I guess it is better than picking his own nose, eh?
Mom listening for the termites.
Taking a ride on a horse.

The Fair

On our anniversary we went to the fair. Ridge liked the petting zoo, he loved the little pigs. Steve like the bike that had handle bars that were rigged up so they went left when you turned right, and right when you turned left.

Two Years

Two years ago today Steve and I were married, best decision of my life.

Ridge's Blog

So in case you want to know, I have a blog where I post only Ridge's stuff, if you would like to look at it the address is below.
http://tatorturnertots.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday

Thanks to all who made my birthday special. Check out the nice camera skills of Kym, taking a photo with half the candles lit and the other half not. Oh and also, for those of you who had a piece of the cake, I might have spit on it, but just a little.