"New" Coffee Table

We got a "new" coffee table donated to us from some lovely people in our ward. We really like having it. I was too slow with the camera for this picture. Daisy was eating Cheerios off the coffee table and somehow got three stuck on her face. Before I could get my camera and take a picture she got the one off of her nose. It was pretty funny looking.

Here you can see one of the many bruises this coffee table has dealt. Daisy LOVES pulling herself up to pretty much anything, but in this instance the table won and Daisy ended up hitting her chubby cheek on its edge. Poor girl. I know Jack and I have both received some good bruises from the table too.

Here's the coffee table in all its glory! We got these foam corners to reduce the damage dealt. However, the kids immediately started chewing on them (yeah...it's like they're puppies) and then pulling them off (the stickiness was not nearly strong enough). So, if you look closely you can see that each corner is now strapped on with packing tape...not the prettiest decor, but much safer for the kiddos and for some reason it deters them from chewing on the foam too!

The Beach

During the last week of Michael's break, we went to the beach with our friend, Ryan, who is going to med school close by. Jack got buried in the sand, threw mud, ran away from the waves, and had just plain had fun. Daisy ate some dirt, crawled around in the sand, and enjoyed the day too. It was pretty windy and the water was really cold, but it was a fun and relaxing day.

 

Knott's Berry Farm

Michael had two weeks off from school between trimesters. We had a lot of fun as a family. We set out to visit Disneyland, but last minute changed our plans and went to Knott's Berry Farm. It was really fun and Jack was able to ride quite a few rides as they are geared more towards younger children in Camp Snoopy.

Jack's favorite ride was the airplane one. It was a cool weekday (thus the sweatshirts/jackets) so the park wasn't very busy. Shorter lines = happiness. 

There was a random cage full of birds, which Jack simply loved.

Not the best picture, but Jack is driving the truck

This bus just went around like a ferris wheel...not Jack's favorite. I think it kind of freaked him out.

And this ride had no line...for a reason. It was really boring, can you tell?

Michael shot some hoops and won a little teddy bear for Daisy.

She held on to it almost constantly after that. LOVED it!

We played in the arcade some.

Jack shot some hoops.

Jack and his first real cotton candy.

Yum!

This man was really cool. We had him make a sign for our family. It holds a lot of meaning for us. Hummel means bumblebee in German. We had him write the symbols for "bumblebee" and "hive or nest" meaning "the Hummel Home". It's now hanging on our wall. I'll have to take a picture of the finished product and post it on here too....a later post.

The kids met Peppermint Patty.

Jack even got a hug.

Jack and I rode the Kellogg's car.

It went fast around the corner. All in all a fun day. We were all pooped by the end and both kids slept on the drive home, even though it's only 15 minutes away. We had such a fun time, we went back a second time that week (but I forgot my camera).

Daisy in the TP

Well, Daisy finally discovered the fun of toilet paper.

Usually the bathroom door is closed, but you forget one time...

It looks like she's gonna taste it...bad idea, Dais.

Mighty Jack And Some Updates

Jack loves Superman, Spiderman, and Batman right now....but my favorite of his favorites is Mighty Mouse. For those of you poor souls unfamiliar with Mighty Mouse, he was a superhero of the early 80s. I used to go around the house singing his song "Here I come to save the day! Mighty (and I changed this part) Mary's on the way!" We bought some episodes from Walmart and since he's watched them a few times he's decided that he is Mighty Jack. He jumps around and punches toys and the couch saying "Mighy Dack!" He also has decided that his Mickey Mouse pjs are actually Mighty Mouse pjs...more exciting.

Daisy is cute as can be. She's been working on three more teeth bringing her total up to five. Her hair's getting long enough that it's in her eyes if I don't put it up in piggies.

She loves pulling herself up on most anything and crawling over obstacles. She has a rash around her mouth right now, but hopefully that will get cleared up soon as we are taking her in to the doctor tomorrow to get it checked out.

She's a sweetie and we sure love her laugh! Other than that, we're all doing pretty well. I'm trying to survive the morning sickness the best I can while Michael is finishing up his first trimester of chiropractic school. He just has to finish up some finals today and then two more tomorrow and we're home free! A two week break is just what the doctor ordered. We are looking forward to some fun adventures during his break from school.

Surprise Package!

Jack got a surprise package in the mail today.

A Justice League backpack!

He loves it.

Three cheers for surprise packages!

Things to be Thankful For

Just a few things I'm thankful for today (in no particular order):

1. Naps on the weekends. Michael is home during the day and so I can usually sneak in a nap each day he is home. My body becomes so tired helping this little baby green olive inside of me grow that those little cat naps (or however long they may last) are MUCH appreciated!

2. My new running shoes. I've had them for a few months now, but they still look new and make my feet so comfy wearing them. Love them!

3. My kids love each other. Jack and Daisy simply adore each other. They follow each other around the house and get into all sorts of messes together. It sure makes mothering that much easier when they love each other.

4. Grandma Hummel. She sends me little notes on email or in the mail every once in a while and they seem to come to cheer me up and encourage me at just the right times. Thanks, Grandma!

5. General Conference. I may have missed chunks at a time due to children, but what I heard was much needed comfort and also a much needed kick in the pants :)

6. Michael. He has to put up with a lot when I am pregnant. My crazy emotions and lack of physical energy make life quite a bit rougher on him. I'm thankful that he picks up the slack and loves me despite my mood/accomplishments.

7. Good vibes. Even though I'm living far away from family, and sometimes that's tough, my family occasionally sends me the good vibes to help me through the day.

I could go on, but I think I'll just leave this post as-is and continue these thoughts on my own. Thanks!