Mara has decided that eating her dinner is not always her favorite option...
"I read your blog all the time!" I said. "Even if I don't comment, I always read it."
"I read yours too- except you never update..."
So instead of continually telling people "I need to update my blog"...I'm just going to do it right now! From the Pierce Oil Spill, to Mara's first time in the pool, to Ian's cycling team....prepare to be bombarded with fun pictures and movies! Just sit back, relax, and scroll down for free smiles!
One Sunday I was taking a nap and Mara was playing in the kitchen with Ian while he cooked dinner. Ian woke me up suddenly with "Christen, get in here! I need you!" So I ran in to find Ian holding Mara's hands high above her head, her feet slipping and sliding beneath her.
She had been playing on the shelf- one of her favorite places to play- when she found the oil, began to play with it, and then somehow twisted the lid and spread it all over. Ian started cleaning it up, and I made him grab the camera because it was so funny to me :) He said if I had been there when it spilled, I wouldn't have thought it was so funny...I like to think it would only make it funnier. (By the way- it was a brand new oil container...now its less than half full. Awesome!)
Here are some fun videos from the wildlife cleanup after the oil spill. BP- Eat Your Heart Out!
I've been pretty busy with my sewing- the 3 most recent are a dress for Sundays, a diaper bag, and a dress for the Murder Mystery Dinner that was set in the 1920s. All really fun projects :)
Unfortunately, I haven't taken pictures, so we'll make that a different post. (Sorry Lauren, I know you've been WAITING!!)
Mara had a blast in the pool...but we probably should have let it sit and warm up in the sun a bit longer. She preferred to stand since the water was still a bit chilled.
I love that little face!
Ian has been busy with school and work. He's been busy with it non-stop (year round) since August 2008. Thats a long time to be in school. So when he gets excited about something, it makes it easier for him to do the mundane things of life. Recently, he and the other Ian formed a 4 man relay team for the big "Salt to Saint Relay" race in September.
They went on a ride together up the canyon and had a blast. Some of them have been riding since high school, another just got his bike last month, but they all enjoy it. I'm just glad he's having fun.
Oh yea, and Mara has taken to chewing on steel. Ian had this block of steel, and she carried it around the house just gnawing on it. I thought it was funny till I heard her little tooth grinding on it. Then I took it away.
And this is what happens when Ian won't play speed scrabble with me on a Sunday Evening but I really really want to play. :)
3 comments:
I am so excited to see how much Mara has grown. And how cool that Ian is actively pursuing his passion for cycling. Much Love to you all.
Oh the oil spill video was just as funny as I hoped it would be! I laughed out loud and loved it!
Thanks for the post sis! Can't wait to see those projects! AHEM. :)
As I was reading about the oil and glancing at the photo simutaniously (multi tasker lol) I see Mara with her hands above her head as referenced of Ian holding her up... and then I see the dress. lol. luckily you mentioned later that you asked him to grab the camera. too funny.
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