Random things that happen at the gym: #2

Arie Alex locked herself in the car, and me out out of the car at the same time. I let her hold my keys sometimes. I strapped her into her car seat, and shut the back door, right before I intended to open the front door. At that exact moment, my beautiful child hit the "lock" button on the key remote. I freaked. I screamed, and the lady getting in her car next to me let me borrow her phone, b/c mine was now locked in the car. With my keys. And my daughter. I called Tim to come as fast as he could with the extra set of keys. It wasn't very hot, so I wasn't worried about her getting over heated. It was classic. Airawen smiling up at me through the side window. Me screaming, "Hit the round button!". After five minutes of randomly hitting the trunk pop and the panic button, she hit the "unlock" button. I dove for the driver's door, and breathed a sigh of relief. Lesson learned.

Memorial Day Weekend

We spent Memorial Day weekend at the Lake with Tim's family.  Arie Alex had her first big pool adventure of the summer! There was splashing and goldfish eating, and everything you could want for a 14 month old at the pool.  Of course I missed it completely.  I was at Star Trek with Jake and Drew.  A fantastically, entertaining flick, btw.   Thankfully, Tim captured all the fun. 

Tim's Birthday Weekend

Tim, Joe and Tyler all have birthdays 2 days apart in May, so we usually celebrate together. We relight the candles and sing happy birthday three times, so that all three boys can blow them out. Tyler got Guitar Hero, which was my personal favorite gift of the weekend. Joe got some fancy new duds and Tim some outdoor gear, clothes and a French press, which has been enjoyed greatly. Notice the braclette on Airawen's wrist in the pic of her holding the apple? Gremacha by my friened Greta! A new favorite!

Easter 2009

This year we spent Easter in Chicago.  Airawen has taken a huge liking to the piano.  It kept her busy for long periods of time.  She is so dainty with those little fingers.  Using only one finger on one key at a time.  Although, with the combination of mine and Tim's musical talent, the poor child doesn't stand a chance.

The big kids dying Easter eggs on Easter Eve.

Daddy taking Arie Alex around for the Easter egg hunt!  She loved picking up the eggs and putting them directly in her mouth. 

Eventually she learned to put the eggs in the basket. 

Arie Alex standing up all by herself again!  Doesn't she look so cute in her Easter dress?   Thanks again to the treasure trove of dresses at the Blazer's house.  Of course I went to all this time and energy over the Easter dress and shoes and then Arie Alex ended up sleeping through church and stayed home with Tim.  Go figure.  

Happy Easter!

Frank's 60th birthday

We spend Halloween weekend in Chicago with Tim's family to celebrate his dad's 60th birthday.  To honor the occasion, Bonnie surprised Frank with all his kids and grandkids coming in for the weekend, and a soaring ride.  We went out to the airport on Saturday morning and watched the take off and the landing.  It was really obvious that Frank enjoyed the experience.  He said it was something he had always wanted to do.  The next day we took family pictures.  

My dad turned 60 in November too.  It was a big year for the dads!

Arie Alex Halloween 2008

I just took some pictures of Arie Alex with the pumpkins out front for this Halloween.  We didn't dress up because we were driving to Chicago for the weekend.  We celebrated Tim's Dad's 60th birthday!