Thursday, October 29, 2009

Western Day

On September 26th (yes, a MONTH AGO), we took the kids to a neighboring city’s Western Day.  It’s kind of like a small version of the State Fair.  The kids had a great time and, if memory serves, Koren napped really well that afternoon.

Kaelin took cookie decorating very seriously.



And she took eating the cookie just as seriously, though she was a little overwhelmed with all the icing and just ended up nibbling around the edges.



Our little Texans:



Both kids had fun in the bounce house:





Kaelin was thrilled to get the chance to ride a real pony.



...And pet the animals in the petting pen.



By that time Koren was too worn out to do anything more than watch the animals.

All in all, it was a really fun day.  I’m especially glad we got to go since we didn’t have the opportunity to attend the State Fair this year.  Other than the ferris wheel, I don’t think we really ended up missing much.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Random Shots

Koren's "cheesy grin." He makes this expression when he's being a ham.


"Look out Dad, I'm up to no good!"






Kitty came over for a snuggle. And probably got more than he bargained for.


"We are not amused."

Thursday, October 16, 2008

VOTE!  BECAUSE YOU CAN!

This has been a busy week so there hasn’t been as much posting around here.  Jens was out of town for a few days, which I spent cleaning up pee and poop because apparently everyone in this house decided that when Daddo’s gone they should take the opportunity to relieve themselves anywhere BUT the designated toileting areas.

Anyone want a couple of pets?  Anyone wanna borrow my kids?

Ok, Koren technically did NOT poop or pee on the floor, but only because he didn’t have the choice, and since I still had to wipe his butt all day I think it counts.

Also, Kaelin’s birthday is tomorrow, so I’m busily preparing.  It’s a pretty low-key thing on my end but there are always things to do - cake, favors, balloons, decorations.

So in lieu of an actual post, I’m presenting you with an opportunity to help some animals.

My friend Melissa does some volunteer work with NorCal Boxer Rescue, and the shelter has the opportunity to win $10,000 toward helping their dogs.  But in order to get it, they have to have the most votes.

So please take 5 seconds and click on the link below, fill out the yellow box on the right, and click “VOTE.”  You can even remain anonymous if you choose.

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/69408/?refer=22427.12.1222105356.6921

You won’t get any spam, requests for money, advertisements or anything else.  You’ll just be helping some dogs who need it.  Some dogs who are cute and sweet and undoubtedly better behaved than mine.

...And I bet you thought this was going to be another political post.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Proof That We Spend Entirely Too Much Time Cleaning Up After These %$*# Pets

When I picked Kaelin up from Parents’ Night Out tonight, she was using the popping-rolling-lawnmower-thingy that we all had as kids but can never come up with a sufficient name for.

When she saw me, she let me know that she had to finish the task at hand before meeting me at the door.  She then did a couple more sweeps with it as though it was a vacuum cleaner, and ran over to tell the teacher, “There you go.  I cleaned up all that poop for you.”

...Our little helper.

Jens just informed me that I was “so bitter” about the fact that our pets have suddenly, and seemingly without cause, decided our house is one giant toilet.  Ya think?