tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53993382354309556802024-02-18T18:15:58.965-08:00Janiegirl Ramblingsover hill, over dale, through brush, or fire... I will experience the world, talk randomly about it, and keep expanding my horizons! Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-79553461217257975432013-02-02T09:40:00.001-08:002013-02-02T09:40:00.855-08:00Sorry for the Radio SilenceI took a bit of an unexpected vacation. Our trip to Iowa was long, returning home to a flooded basement, was also unexpected. However we survived with little damage. School started back up and life got busy. Hurricanes rocked our world, although we had no damage. New babies were welcomed into our world, while others were lost before their time. Rocky waters washed along our shores and the boat started rocking. I have been sad the past few months. I have taken some time for myself, and more importantly with Max. I stopped sharing our stories with family and friends, I missed our random communications. <br />
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So, new goals, not resolutions... Be Happy... Live each day... Make Art, everyday... Love Max.<br />
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Now it's time to catch up. The questions, touch on everything we have missed over the last few months? Move on entirely? Start fresh? While I think about how I would like to catch up I will share a recent photo. One of my favorites. I am lucky to share naptimes with this little boy. Everyday is different and for that i am thankful. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHa60uM4y7M9ce6B3e8Uo0aDmqSWM7pxqOaUY1G9lpSklkBdFjqkI1TktqMvGwzqOaFiwpARluvCRnGcqaIdhT9HdkAl7x0kZPqJw7-Sl8Al7W_9rggmCBrW0eL1f3ipvDr7STWHn5QfJL/s640/blogger-image--332691669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHa60uM4y7M9ce6B3e8Uo0aDmqSWM7pxqOaUY1G9lpSklkBdFjqkI1TktqMvGwzqOaFiwpARluvCRnGcqaIdhT9HdkAl7x0kZPqJw7-Sl8Al7W_9rggmCBrW0eL1f3ipvDr7STWHn5QfJL/s640/blogger-image--332691669.jpg" /></a></div>Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-90348950602918735352012-08-05T06:43:00.000-07:002012-08-05T06:43:28.332-07:00Maine in July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now that it is August and tomorrow we head out for another adventure I felt I had to go through July's adventures and share.<br />
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July was the same as June, a trip to Maine, however so very different.
This time we headed to Islesboro, a short trip on the ferry and a world
of change. Blue sky, green grass, cool water, and everyone you pass
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There aren't too many places to go on the island so we make do with what we have. One thing we do have is GrandmaNan's enormous garden, I do think she could feed the entire island if they were cut off from society for the summer. She had a jolly time setting up a scavenger hunt for Lila and Max. They traveled under bridges, over bridges, looked under plants, and dug holes. At the end each kid found an picture of an ice cream cone, then we headed to one of the shops on the island, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dark-Harbor-Shop/226264504053606">The Dark Harbor Shop</a>, to enjoy our rewards!<br />
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There always seems to be one dark and story day on the island, which is nice and cool. This time we spent the day with a puzzle, even Max got to help. He was so excited to find the moon, and actually help make it fit. Don't tell anyone, but dad kind of helped.<br />
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Every other minute was sent down the short walk to the water, where Max played with boats for what seemed like hours. Mix in a few bike rides, some knitting, and more ice cream and you have summed up our July. <br />
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Tomorrow we head to Iowa to spend time with my family. maybe I will actually post a photo while we are in the middle of an activity... maybe I'll just enjoy the moments and get back to you!<br />
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Tomorrow we head back to Maine. Life is hard. Before We head out I wanted to share a few of of my favorite photos from our last trip. <br />
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Max loves driving the boat. In fact he gets upset when dad has to help steer away from rocks and such. Charlie is already planning the "Test", kind of like a driving test. Good luck with that dad. On clear days we boat across the lake to a small beach and let Max play in the water and checkout the camp sites. You should hear the plans Charlie has made for next summer when Max is old enough to Camp! There are a few trail heads behind the beach that we plan to discover next time, I can't wait.<br />
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After nap it was time to hit the playground, and get some lunch! Thank you <a href="http://www.jordanssnackbar.com/">Jordan's Snack Bar</a>, no relation, for existing at the outskirts of town and about 20 minutes from the lake. <br />
The house on the lake is still new and not completely child friendly yet. There are some plans but for now Jordan's is the place to be, and get the best fried clams you have ever had. We like to order a small basket with a large salad and the whole family eats, followed by ice cream of course. <br />
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Splitting our time between two places can be difficult, the minute we get into the swing of things we change locations. Mind you we go from one fantastic spot with loving family into another. Both a little out of the way with great adventures. <br />
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On the second leg of our voyage we headed out to Islesboro, a small island off the coast of Camden. This trip included a 15 minute ferry ride. We got out and explored the ship, Max practiced parking his cars. He may have a job someday working that ferry, he loves it so much. We never seem to have enough time. Oh well, I guess that is why we are going back. More Maine photos and stories to come, as soon as the memories are made! <br />
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I get the chance to find something fun to read and Max can bring home whatever he likes. Sometimes it's hard to keep to our limit, 5 books seem just right these days. However, 'The Z Was Zapped' seems to come home with us quite a bit. Chris Van Allsburg was one of my favorite author/illustrators when I was a kid, still is. As some my know Charlie framed my 'the Mysteries of Harris Burdick' prints a few years back and they hang in our front room. He tells amazing stories, and you can get lost in his drawings. <br />
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Best part about today, besides Max carrying his own book... He read it to me on the way home!Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-83321862223010226352012-06-27T15:20:00.000-07:002012-06-27T15:20:12.804-07:00After a brief break... we are back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a few photos to keep the people happy. You have missed...<br />
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Playgrounds, Puddles, and Sprinklers!<br />
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More to come in the next day or two! Maine photos and stories!Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-76071767505907861092012-03-29T17:54:00.002-07:002012-03-29T18:11:01.698-07:00Running AwayI now know where Max will go when he runs away. <a href="http://www.rascalsgym.com/">Rascals Gym</a> and <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/evans-toy-shoppe-hamden">Evan's Toy Shoppe</a>. <br />
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Everyday this week:<br />
Max walks out our front door and turns right. Walks down the block then stops at the end driveway. Then he slowly walks to the edge of the driveway and points across the street. We cross the street and he leads me down the hill, around the corner and through the parking lot. We check in on Steve then straight to the train table. <br />
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Today, "Blee" and Asher went too.Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-44570745079198446392012-03-12T11:30:00.001-07:002012-03-12T12:51:40.374-07:00Time with Max<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3N1g2b2AE5dySd0BUlXdKZtgz9UaNMXm9Zzs2O4rEt_OmFP0lfMiE44jrqsN7PSskTlR7XCBJFpE10oUL0Lk7sXtxcrjoHWkV7f1-E-IUJm8BROswIkmzP9gEJd8UOLEy4D_6J-dt5hDg/s1600/IMG_2564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3N1g2b2AE5dySd0BUlXdKZtgz9UaNMXm9Zzs2O4rEt_OmFP0lfMiE44jrqsN7PSskTlR7XCBJFpE10oUL0Lk7sXtxcrjoHWkV7f1-E-IUJm8BROswIkmzP9gEJd8UOLEy4D_6J-dt5hDg/s320/IMG_2564.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45w8RDJdugpnZe9gfnnoSTECapCtP4Sj98MwwoQY9x35grdxLRl6a2m3cFazDA84WF8PhBC6DBltroYQvOa8HysP7n6lUIisifn1OJJTyHPljkdwt6yqn0dS5UohMhTlHrjz9IXN1v-9P/s1600/IMG_2572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45w8RDJdugpnZe9gfnnoSTECapCtP4Sj98MwwoQY9x35grdxLRl6a2m3cFazDA84WF8PhBC6DBltroYQvOa8HysP7n6lUIisifn1OJJTyHPljkdwt6yqn0dS5UohMhTlHrjz9IXN1v-9P/s320/IMG_2572.JPG" width="239" /></a><br />
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Since the return from Iowa things have been a bit crazy around here. Asher has gone into the hospital a few times with an obstruction in his intestines. He is now home, he still has a long recovery ahead, but he seems happy to be home. <br />
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Max has been growing like a weed, he is now 34" tall and in the 90% for height. What a big 18 month old. The weather is turning warmer and we have been able to spend a lot of time outside, our favorite place. <br />
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We are now in the beginning of remodeling the kitchen. We had originally planned to add a few cabinets however Asher's Hospitalizations took a bit of the money planned for the project, so for now we are going to paint and replace the cracking linoleum. The plan is to continue working on the kitchen once we pay off a bit of the hospital bills that have come up.<br />
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However, I thought I would take a minute to share our trip to Ikea the other day to research material costs. We ended up having a great family date night out of it. While walking through the store we came across the children's bedrooms. Max found one he liked, after checking a few out, climbed right up into bed and said night-night. I laughed so hard! He then started racing his Hot Wheels all around the bed frame and really didn't want to leave. Finally we started talking about dinner and walked over the the cafeteria and had a quick playtime in their "playground area" after dinner. It was just the right amount of distraction and entertainment to keep us going. I also have to mention that the three of us ate for $15.88, including dessert. I know what we are doing next month!Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-75248222036313028632012-03-07T05:24:00.002-08:002012-03-07T07:18:30.478-08:00A trip rehashI know I'm a bit behind with sharing stories, the trip home was great and the travel home was very interesting. I get there and went to the doctor for a sinus infection which landed me at naptime for most of the visit. I'd like to share a few of our favorite moments from our visit home. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Max had a blast playing with uncle Cody's old train track set but his favorite place to play at grandma and grandpa's house is in their shower. It is the perfect racetrack. Grandma bought Max his very first Hot Wheels set, they go everywhere with me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had a great adventure one evening which started with dinner with a lot of the family and Max got his very own "made by Great Grandpa Tease" crayon trucks. This truck is definitely one of Max's favorite new toys. The adventure continued with a sleepover with cousin Lizzy! Super fun bath times and picnics ensued. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Mommy's favorite part of the trip was Max getting his own seat on all four airplanes! We totally lucked out. <br />
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More adventures coming soon!Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-65552585882050473522012-01-31T12:55:00.001-08:002012-01-31T17:12:56.047-08:00Our New neighborhood Rocks!On our daily walks we walk by this! A private skating park for the neighborhood kids. One day my husband asked why the owner made a skate rink in his yard. He answered, "I have two daughters, they have ice skates."<br />
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Well, we got to the YMCA a bit early. This gave Max the chance to check things out while we got ready. I don't know which he liked better, the locker room or the actual pool. <br />
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It just happened that our instructor today was also our cousin Nicole. We had a great time. We sang songs and tried to blow bubbles. Max practiced "blowing bubbles" all day long. He would put a cup to his mouth and blow into it. Then when I would say 'good job' he would walk away clapping. We also uses the song "humpty dumpty" to learn when and how to jump into the pool. So great. <br />
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I think swim lessons will be an annual occurrence. It was great trying a new activity and learning more than expected. <br />
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When we got home Max ate a whole bowl of strawberries and passed out. He worked so hard today and did and amazing job. Hopefully we will get some actual pool pictures next week. Check back for more adventures!<br />
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We went in to drop Asher off for his haircut, he can home so sweet and clean. Well, Max had to walk in all by himself. Straight in, up to the desk, then he ran all around the office. After Asher was checked in we walked out of the salon and straight to the birdies and other animals. Max really enjoyed the fish, but I think the guinea pigs were his favorite. At least it wasn't the mice. The turtles were still sleeping so we will say hello to them the next time. I hope he never asks for a ferret. I can handle reptiles, fish, or maybe even a bird, but no rodents please. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhwI2USb4L4fngx4qKhi7S_oN8pqLNyKoCuB7Pj2SLGklSH4wFTMUMjPouNFKPFu5XbVDw1-4yDL4qlDo-2bsbAS_ne0-r9g-eh8aCsv4wUwZLwUvBYiudNg7pVhwPmQmhmtpYXj5UByC/s640/blogger-image--941488425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhwI2USb4L4fngx4qKhi7S_oN8pqLNyKoCuB7Pj2SLGklSH4wFTMUMjPouNFKPFu5XbVDw1-4yDL4qlDo-2bsbAS_ne0-r9g-eh8aCsv4wUwZLwUvBYiudNg7pVhwPmQmhmtpYXj5UByC/s640/blogger-image--941488425.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGADJoa_FGdoUOehfieE2LmIuORnJdr_AgvcFEJbRe0eDvljxuAlZq7r3-o1CK5IqmxZUhvU7kO2UdGAoEX5_YXJXhPecyND3KMZj6zVaGMDEdtMdfCT2veIKk_hCU8dwi1JH3yspZ7pLj/s640/blogger-image-1868446558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGADJoa_FGdoUOehfieE2LmIuORnJdr_AgvcFEJbRe0eDvljxuAlZq7r3-o1CK5IqmxZUhvU7kO2UdGAoEX5_YXJXhPecyND3KMZj6zVaGMDEdtMdfCT2veIKk_hCU8dwi1JH3yspZ7pLj/s640/blogger-image-1868446558.jpg" /></a></div>Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-45106596074044556632012-01-01T15:46:00.000-08:002012-01-01T15:46:18.403-08:00Heading in the right direction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzuZ6RnJQhj8iBs64KxO72PS73c63MklvXNxb9p969v01Gi_w6Xv69KEREIdcHmKBSYZ_vYhq04xVjdOkMXVw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As Fats Domino once said, "I'm walking, yes indeed, I'm talking..." And the Alexanders' are on our way! As the sun has set on the first day of 2012 I have to think this year is going to be even busier than the last. This year our son grew from a baby to a toddler; Max has started walking and talking and yes even throwing the occasional tantrum. Every day we learned and play and grow. As every other blogger in the world on this day I too look back and remember: resolutions, posts, adventures, and more.<br />
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<a href="http://janiegirlramblings.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html">New Years Day 2011</a><br />
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2011 also brought a new career, motherhood, when do I get my raise? Motherhood has brought challenges, both victories and losses. I have faced my compulsions and learned to care and cherish my family day after day. Along with my responsibilities of wife and mother I started my own business; the business is small but as my son it too will grow.<br />
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I hope you take a minute and look back on the last year, but keep walking to the future!<br />
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happy new year!Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-4392814461696081532011-12-07T09:48:00.000-08:002011-12-07T09:48:58.809-08:00Its beginnins to look a lot like Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSDY6SqqSOOEgAHw36748nJBPoi0vQHdC_4JH_vFIsqgx-US70zRZN9oPDCUPO-sG3RxJJDax2DVlHWVkmgyq02H0OXBQP3SKKej_iXaptiwP1OWng9LpgxoAZGFOkrsn78u_h3RfS2wF/s1600/031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSDY6SqqSOOEgAHw36748nJBPoi0vQHdC_4JH_vFIsqgx-US70zRZN9oPDCUPO-sG3RxJJDax2DVlHWVkmgyq02H0OXBQP3SKKej_iXaptiwP1OWng9LpgxoAZGFOkrsn78u_h3RfS2wF/s200/031.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o-pG6Jk99GgEYBxg87Lj5WFyDUXkAYpdYwKaYzX0HfQUOaQ9doE9-5fsHATM3lQNMSN5WDyMUbSGhnucE-4EwcDZ7msIk3efBQwAsM7_BYvP5ZSBSHRKH9H0bmZfDymPlVwQoCKNpIwf/s1600/033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o-pG6Jk99GgEYBxg87Lj5WFyDUXkAYpdYwKaYzX0HfQUOaQ9doE9-5fsHATM3lQNMSN5WDyMUbSGhnucE-4EwcDZ7msIk3efBQwAsM7_BYvP5ZSBSHRKH9H0bmZfDymPlVwQoCKNpIwf/s320/033.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pictures of the house coming soon!</div>Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-11375244576441986042011-11-29T06:21:00.001-08:002011-11-29T06:21:35.171-08:00The changes a week can make.Max is officially walking! He loves running errands now that he can run around. I thought I would share a few photos of our new adventures! So far his favorites are the grocery store and the park. <br />
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Today Max starts at Rascals gym, a local gym and play group, down the street. I can't wait to see how this goes. Wish us luck. Pictures to follow!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvaQATyF2FxYuZonQnEyXE0H1iUG9Ucwsq_jxKAguMxOtCFTmDSddYZc2J3ukSinr_5diV1pxWVP4BZivsAKQkHfSmF04iO7cEZmmPO574m7GIxRYUVwTzQ1RxPOTKFk8PvrquZGkf4x6/s640/blogger-image--392650392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvaQATyF2FxYuZonQnEyXE0H1iUG9Ucwsq_jxKAguMxOtCFTmDSddYZc2J3ukSinr_5diV1pxWVP4BZivsAKQkHfSmF04iO7cEZmmPO574m7GIxRYUVwTzQ1RxPOTKFk8PvrquZGkf4x6/s640/blogger-image--392650392.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSMzL8rTkqzY29ox5tp_DDHXrCBhhsJBIaZMpf1BEoyPhQrxHfVAde28o9lTifqgAf4AJ-gI6JqbeMMjPFcRc3Yb1DlVRmKkH1zZQBySWs2Q3p2qVFBfkVt_ewRIr7PSI9NZG9fcMfuz9/s640/blogger-image--1644652963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSMzL8rTkqzY29ox5tp_DDHXrCBhhsJBIaZMpf1BEoyPhQrxHfVAde28o9lTifqgAf4AJ-gI6JqbeMMjPFcRc3Yb1DlVRmKkH1zZQBySWs2Q3p2qVFBfkVt_ewRIr7PSI9NZG9fcMfuz9/s640/blogger-image--1644652963.jpg" /></a></div>Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-38735218115688311922011-11-03T17:49:00.000-07:002011-11-03T17:50:23.977-07:00100th Entry! Getting Cozy.<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzY9qNrOHryhIR4_-YFBkndmdP_ZO9okfjcWMgi4mpoFewLau4-ZAPq7kMwb2xGLJIkLybkCSntiigf84_Xj4GNrzlhDouQzx4qDlmamNvVYaxrTQR-omZcB3vr5XJBPfOa8UKgfgzbQE/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzY9qNrOHryhIR4_-YFBkndmdP_ZO9okfjcWMgi4mpoFewLau4-ZAPq7kMwb2xGLJIkLybkCSntiigf84_Xj4GNrzlhDouQzx4qDlmamNvVYaxrTQR-omZcB3vr5XJBPfOa8UKgfgzbQE/s200/006.JPG" width="133" /></a> Well, this blog marks my 100th Entry, or shall we say rambling. I thought I would share this moment.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It snowed last Saturday. We had friends over for brunch ans the minute the white fluffy stuff started to fall we ran out with the babies. I love the idea of the first snow. I hope Max will love it as well. He tried to catch it a couple of times, when he's a little bit older we will try to catch them on our tongues. I guess this means winter is heading our way. Then on to the new year! This year have been amazing. I wonder what will happen next!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Everyday I take the boys for walks, we run errands, and spend so much less time in the car. We spend 2-3 more hours outside! Our backyard is quiet and the neighborhood is amazing. I don't think Max has ever spent so much time in the stroller, or his little green car. After dinner we take little walks around the neighborhood. Max is so close to walking. Time is going by so fast. <br />
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Charlie is home most days by 4pm, he's been biking to work, so much less time in the car. More time together!<br />
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We have been in the house for one month; Halloween is just around the corner. I have been working like crazy and I couldn't be happier. <br />
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There is a bright side to this sad tale. There are several wonderful events happening in and around Hamden this weekend. Since we are not busy unpacking boxes we decided to attend these events. So far life in Hamden is good. <br />
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Activities this weekend:<br />
Play in new neighborhood park<br />
Visit new neighborhood dog park<br />
Touch a Truck at Hamden Hall<br />
East Rock Festival on Orange<br />
Dinner at Cumin Indian Restaurant<br />
Breakfast at Bella's, my favorite breakfast spot<br />
Sunday in the Park at Edgerton Park<br />
Dinner with friends<br />
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So far the only thing I could ask for is a house, but at least we are in the right town. <br />
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The plan:<br />
Thursday<br />
Pick up Uhaul<br />
Pull uhaul into driveway<br />
Load furniture into truck<br />
Dinner<br />
Clean house sleep<br />
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Friday<br />
Clean house<br />
Drop Asher at groomers<br />
Check GrandmaNan and Max into hotel<br />
Sign papers to sell our house and buy new house<br />
Drive uhaul to new house<br />
Lunch<br />
Inspect new house<br />
Buying house complete<br />
Clean house<br />
Pod delivery<br />
Unload truck<br />
Dinner<br />
Sleep<br />
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Here's what really happened:<br />
Thursday<br />
Pick up uhaul<br />
Get uhaul stuck in driveway- call cops and tow truck to get out<br />
Park truck across the street<br />
Load furniture across the street<br />
Starts raining<br />
Dinner<br />
Continue loading truck in the dark <br />
Sleep<br />
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Friday<br />
Load out last minute furniture<br />
Clean house<br />
Sign unexpected paperwork and email<br />
Drop Asher off at groomers<br />
Check GrandmaNan and Max into hotel<br />
Sign papers to sell our house<br />
More unexpected paperwork to email<br />
Drive uhaul to new house<br />
Lunch<br />
Inspect new house <br />
Find smoking furnace<br />
Get into fender bender<br />
Attempt to sign papers- sellers unreachable- do not close<br />
Check into additional room at hotel<br />
Dinner<br />
Find clothes in truck and check pod delivery<br />
Drive back to hotel<br />
Go to bed late because Max is in new place and won't sleep<br />
Not sleep due to Asher constantly needing to go outside to pee<br />
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The Bad News: As of yesterday we find we are homeless. <br />
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The Good News: The furnace has been fixed and we should be able to close on Monday. <br />
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Cross your fingers. <br />
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I wish it was all over. I can't wait to get to the new house. I think the best part has been all the help from Max!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehyphenhyphenYtI3yFiteG1Mzd2HOg3NGpjlXK8LWOKX5fpTOBiU_-Jl-bb_WoSOBrTJlF0LqFvjhR6AgXyLYYsSSGxlLNgjmUcZL_zpSfp2zGYM4fe7qtIxXuE1oadZ5sQVowCxQ4Al1h4fOJ0oKd/s640/blogger-image-1010827379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehyphenhyphenYtI3yFiteG1Mzd2HOg3NGpjlXK8LWOKX5fpTOBiU_-Jl-bb_WoSOBrTJlF0LqFvjhR6AgXyLYYsSSGxlLNgjmUcZL_zpSfp2zGYM4fe7qtIxXuE1oadZ5sQVowCxQ4Al1h4fOJ0oKd/s640/blogger-image-1010827379.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGYXKGvo3c8L5n8hvoPEC0BLwT8Jk92YPjkvumWyUilD4dVqrFFajk-dK_4fFrBNmQThC3ui6DAxHFmLcGxs1f55KbWHArgwLpIp8I4EWpZUupl1K_WcN4lWeK2OOIO6Vgq2TqSJyPK7m/s640/blogger-image--515558356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGYXKGvo3c8L5n8hvoPEC0BLwT8Jk92YPjkvumWyUilD4dVqrFFajk-dK_4fFrBNmQThC3ui6DAxHFmLcGxs1f55KbWHArgwLpIp8I4EWpZUupl1K_WcN4lWeK2OOIO6Vgq2TqSJyPK7m/s640/blogger-image--515558356.jpg" /></a></div>Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-48709033042461832832011-09-11T06:20:00.001-07:002011-09-11T06:22:32.047-07:00The Sunday before.Today started as any usual Sunday. Wake up. Morning walk. This is where we remembered. This is our last Saturday in Naugatuck. So we headed to Coddingtons, the local breakfast spot. Max hate almost an entire plate of egg and pancake. He is one. Coddingtons is his first breakfast spot. I am sad to leave my house however I am excited for life!<br />
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Ps just discovered free blogger app. I can now manage all blogs at once. This rules! Anyone who has multiple websites using this format can juggle and blog with ease. So far. <br />
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Pps Minor mishap to user error. Double check the top banner to ensure posting to correct site!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGt7dIL-r87wpxek882dQZm_lbyeaPG3OnpiMJ7QBgZGq6KVdfHMgwv17n3XzHBSQmcXgRH4gvh_fsm94ZyCrQovkoUP9nD2BbVpFmIyaGxdAn21ndLl0I_O0CQshBub8m20jWLRBoi23y/s640/blogger-image-510456077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGt7dIL-r87wpxek882dQZm_lbyeaPG3OnpiMJ7QBgZGq6KVdfHMgwv17n3XzHBSQmcXgRH4gvh_fsm94ZyCrQovkoUP9nD2BbVpFmIyaGxdAn21ndLl0I_O0CQshBub8m20jWLRBoi23y/s640/blogger-image-510456077.jpg" /></a></div>Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-62317896162521419542011-09-04T09:47:00.001-07:002011-09-04T09:47:47.904-07:00And so it begins...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjBHGHI5SBCx0mZRE6U0XT9cml0zfGHHEi3O1WZBwz-ipM34cxFxtDrINZT2QvkTqQ-ECbNGlXjNfbWhAxlFZI9NBdcPloiYpha0RtCccAWgWOLjcCwIIevg5lPM1VF2LsWbmOWsaJ1qg/s1600/photo-767905.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjBHGHI5SBCx0mZRE6U0XT9cml0zfGHHEi3O1WZBwz-ipM34cxFxtDrINZT2QvkTqQ-ECbNGlXjNfbWhAxlFZI9NBdcPloiYpha0RtCccAWgWOLjcCwIIevg5lPM1VF2LsWbmOWsaJ1qg/s320/photo-767905.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648547149075537714" /></a></p>A few days ago the pod arrived. We now have 12 days to fill it with boxes and other miscellaneous items. We get a small Uhaul on 9/15 to load with all our furniture and anything else that won't fit in the pod. We are scheduled to close on 9/16 on the new house. Keep your fingers crossed that we can stay on target.Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-55240697612167217422011-08-27T12:29:00.001-07:002011-08-27T12:33:04.541-07:00Preparing for Irene<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSOWHfdwEsa6Tt5qAIZ0rS6hzE_5arkPHHKZcenIEkBxW3kxzS1mzn8yqVr0CS18gwnB4DRy1p5EKHIMkYwXZxPgD_6howXMssVqNeuvFSnhGO-BYIq23IoHzkHrOxZ90_jJzfzCp9NBA/s1600/image-787199.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSOWHfdwEsa6Tt5qAIZ0rS6hzE_5arkPHHKZcenIEkBxW3kxzS1mzn8yqVr0CS18gwnB4DRy1p5EKHIMkYwXZxPgD_6howXMssVqNeuvFSnhGO-BYIq23IoHzkHrOxZ90_jJzfzCp9NBA/s320/image-787199.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645620210802897970" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSglA8yMNyzxDWS4VLz5NmQILJCnCA16vLO5EWwvMirKlI8fda0x_pIVIj1sZOh6sixmN5jAhUHoqoHXBL5NSkO1fiV1VS7xJGuaLRRX1Pp6qfp5qG7AjBhO_Lk4rTlggGq9L9nWxjGKHz/s1600/photo-788772.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSglA8yMNyzxDWS4VLz5NmQILJCnCA16vLO5EWwvMirKlI8fda0x_pIVIj1sZOh6sixmN5jAhUHoqoHXBL5NSkO1fiV1VS7xJGuaLRRX1Pp6qfp5qG7AjBhO_Lk4rTlggGq9L9nWxjGKHz/s320/photo-788772.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645620220109049074" /></a></p>We practiced crawling under furniture. <br />
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We found our board games. Professor Plum. In the Study. With the revolver. <br />
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We are all set. Let's see what she brings. Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-40465129822312147432011-08-16T11:10:00.000-07:002011-08-16T11:10:12.332-07:00It's been raining for days!The dog went crazy.<br />
I made a quilt. <br />
Charlie did some schoolwork. <br />
Max played the piano.<br />
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Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-35888536828121410302011-07-18T05:06:00.001-07:002011-07-18T05:06:24.716-07:00Dinners on the Porch<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWk4qAGlRpbdsuUIUu2W6d3dl2T8pYakUuOHe9gTCJ4mNNQx04cMASPeP5w4m-69qMYnt2_GteOu1kogero4Pihchh14aINAsehZdyRoaktCHaZE6Vwa623fpSxnxAI2n098qBmY-0z75n/s1600/photo-784719.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWk4qAGlRpbdsuUIUu2W6d3dl2T8pYakUuOHe9gTCJ4mNNQx04cMASPeP5w4m-69qMYnt2_GteOu1kogero4Pihchh14aINAsehZdyRoaktCHaZE6Vwa623fpSxnxAI2n098qBmY-0z75n/s320/photo-784719.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630662547904992082" /></a></p>What can I say? Isn't this beautiful? We decided a home cooked Lobster Bake was in order a few nights ago. Local Island Lobsters, fresh corn on the cob, mussels picked by my family on the beach behind the Big House, and homemade blueberry pie made by me. Life is good.Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399338235430955680.post-42647704029245327912011-07-12T15:23:00.000-07:002011-07-12T15:24:19.904-07:00Islesboro<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05zX73W-CJhwdrD4q5t5aF6dPDxDTJUAhEyi79sSAPWecigNne4o8EBpsbx_tP0pH5tRvaz8iuEkjyx1ZuLQ5lKHZVWd5CE0rqoog0g3ebqCYH9817TvRf7M6wpjOMUOWtselAjqSzTT1/s1600/photo-759906.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05zX73W-CJhwdrD4q5t5aF6dPDxDTJUAhEyi79sSAPWecigNne4o8EBpsbx_tP0pH5tRvaz8iuEkjyx1ZuLQ5lKHZVWd5CE0rqoog0g3ebqCYH9817TvRf7M6wpjOMUOWtselAjqSzTT1/s320/photo-759906.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628595273580382578" /></a></p>So... Where was I? Sunday was my niece Lila's birthday, we had a wonderful time celebrating with her. She is the most lovely two year old I've ever met. <p>Sunday also marked the switch in our living arrangements. Following Lila's party and post grocery store we headed to the ferry... Off to Islesboro and GrandmaNan. <p>For the past few years, and most of my husband's childhood summers were spent in Dark Harbor, Islesboro. This year we are staying with my Mother-in-Law on the other side of the island, in Pripet. So far things are shaping up quite nicely. <p>Yesterday I took my first ever riding lesson. It was fantastic! I am learning English Riding which uses very suttle ques to the horse and is a little against my natural instinct, but so much fun. I can't wait to go back tomorrow for my next lesson. I am very lucky that my Mother-in-Law lives only about a 1/4 mile from the Riding Center, tomorrow I plan to ride my bike to and from. <p>I've also been painting. Not pictures, Walls and doors, for my Mother-in-Law. Pictures to come. I've been having so much fun. More to come.Janiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268877400644015665noreply@blogger.com0