Amya is in a new phase where she runs to somebody other than her parents for comfort. When we went to the farm last week, every time she got upset about something, she would run past Dan and I and into the arms of Michael or Shelly!!!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
...Getting In Some Beach Time While We Still Can...
It has been a beautiful week, so we've been hanging outside as much as possible. We went down to the event site (where the windsurfers and kite boarders launch) and splashed around on Dan's board.
It wasn't long before Amya decided she needed to get in.
It wasn't long before Amya decided she needed to get in.
Here she is filling her onsie with rocks, one of her favorite things to do.
Before And After
This is what Amya looked like shortly after we arrived.
This is what Amya looked like by the time we left!
This is what Amya looked like by the time we left!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Hanging Out At The Farm
"One happy, smiling Kailey for sale!"
Hugs
"Hurry! I got my apple, now let's make a run for it!"
"The one that got away was THIS big!"Thank You, Aunt Cece!
For my new elephant outfit from Thailand! I made my trumpeting elephant noise the first hour I wore it!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
sleeping beauties
so amya sometimes sleeps in mommy and daddys bed when she isnt feeling well. This morning when i was getting ready for work, i snapped this quick shot....
"Elmo-Mia"
Amya got another cold this week, which for her means she has to sit through albuterol treatments several times a day, and be "contained" with limited action so she doesn't get wheezy. Cartoons, books and crayons go only so far. If anyone has any other calm quiet ideas, I would love to hear them.
I had to take her to the grocery store yesterday and I got her some Elmo stickers to cheer her up. I put the name sticker on her shirt, like her name tag at story time. When I asked her if she was now "Elmo-Mia" she sat up straight, eyes open wide, mouth slightly ajar, and nodded slowly, delighting in her new hybrid persona. Then she yelled, "Again!"
So, I called her "Elmo-Mia" again. She looked around the store, as proud as proud can be, waiting for other shoppers to recognize her new found fame. "More?" She asked.
This scene reminded me of another little blondie in our family, 10 years ago. At this same age, Taylor had an affinity for all things princess. She would sit in the middle of our parent's living room, with a tiara on her head and bask in her own glow while her Uncle John would throw out random words and phrases...all things girlie, like, "Princesses and wands, castles and unicorns, rainbows with glitter." In between fluffy words, Taylor would wave her hands towards herself, letting him know she was not done imagining herself in this fairy tail land.
So, there is one other name I call Amya that elicits the same response, "Taylor Jr." !!!!! :)
I had to take her to the grocery store yesterday and I got her some Elmo stickers to cheer her up. I put the name sticker on her shirt, like her name tag at story time. When I asked her if she was now "Elmo-Mia" she sat up straight, eyes open wide, mouth slightly ajar, and nodded slowly, delighting in her new hybrid persona. Then she yelled, "Again!"So, I called her "Elmo-Mia" again. She looked around the store, as proud as proud can be, waiting for other shoppers to recognize her new found fame. "More?" She asked.
This scene reminded me of another little blondie in our family, 10 years ago. At this same age, Taylor had an affinity for all things princess. She would sit in the middle of our parent's living room, with a tiara on her head and bask in her own glow while her Uncle John would throw out random words and phrases...all things girlie, like, "Princesses and wands, castles and unicorns, rainbows with glitter." In between fluffy words, Taylor would wave her hands towards herself, letting him know she was not done imagining herself in this fairy tail land.
So, there is one other name I call Amya that elicits the same response, "Taylor Jr." !!!!! :)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
when in Rome.....
So, the Columbia River Gorge (where we live) is often refered to as THE top windsurfing and kite boarding location in the world. The town of hoodriver (pop 6000) has atleast 5 windsurfing shops, and several windsurfing companies are located here. So, although, a little late in the season, I decided to give it a try. After borrowing Michael's gear a few time, I became hooked. Fortunatly, at the end of the season is when you can score really cheap used gear which I did...unfortunatly its much more advanced gear for a novice like me so the learning curve is pretty steep. Anyway heres a few pics of the new gear and of the "event site" where I've been practicing. I took Amya there for a walk and she spent the whole time watching kiteboarders and thowing rocks in the water. -dan
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A Mild Obsession With A Nursery Rhyme
***Warning*** Long post follows --
We have an interesting problem in the Shaw household....we have to shield Amya from anything "Humpty Dumpty"!
It all started when she decided Humpty Dumpty was her new favorite book (a little board book that is part of a nursery rhyme series). We had to read it to her over and over and over..... Eventually, she started understanding that Humpty Dumpty gets a boo-boo and then the story ends! She would get very sad and start sniffling every time we got to that part of the story. So, Dan and I changed the end of the rhyme with a simple "but the butterflies could!" after the ominous ending, "All the king's horses and all the king's men, couldn't put Humpty together again!"
**note** In the last picture of the book, two butterflies are wrapping gauze around Humpty's cracked egg head.
Sometime later, Amya was watching some PBS cartoon where the characters get to change the ending of nursery rhymes with their powers of spelling and reading. Their challenge was to get a crying Humpty Dumpty off the wall without falling. Amya couldn't handle the suspense and drama. She started crying, then sobbing. I sat with her and explained that Humpty's friends were helping him, and he would be ok. She clapped at the end of the story like you do in the theater at the end of a great movie.
I began thinking that Amya was developing an unhealthy relationship with this nursery rhyme. But in an attempt not to be overprotective, I allowed her to watch the Sesame Street skit where they use Humpty Dumpty's clumsiness as a way to inspire kids to wear bike helmets. There was Humpty Dumpty, sitting on the wall. I could feel Amya's body tense up as she watched with baited breath. I whispered to her that when he falls, he will be ok because he is wearing his helmet. Then it happened. Humpty fell backwards off the wall. The shriek that came from my 19 month old's mouth could be heard at the end of the block! Amya screamed, with her arms stretched out as if attempting to catch Mr. Dumpty, until the end of the skit!
So, that's it! No more Humpty Dumpty allowed in this house!
We have an interesting problem in the Shaw household....we have to shield Amya from anything "Humpty Dumpty"!
It all started when she decided Humpty Dumpty was her new favorite book (a little board book that is part of a nursery rhyme series). We had to read it to her over and over and over..... Eventually, she started understanding that Humpty Dumpty gets a boo-boo and then the story ends! She would get very sad and start sniffling every time we got to that part of the story. So, Dan and I changed the end of the rhyme with a simple "but the butterflies could!" after the ominous ending, "All the king's horses and all the king's men, couldn't put Humpty together again!"
**note** In the last picture of the book, two butterflies are wrapping gauze around Humpty's cracked egg head.
Sometime later, Amya was watching some PBS cartoon where the characters get to change the ending of nursery rhymes with their powers of spelling and reading. Their challenge was to get a crying Humpty Dumpty off the wall without falling. Amya couldn't handle the suspense and drama. She started crying, then sobbing. I sat with her and explained that Humpty's friends were helping him, and he would be ok. She clapped at the end of the story like you do in the theater at the end of a great movie.
I began thinking that Amya was developing an unhealthy relationship with this nursery rhyme. But in an attempt not to be overprotective, I allowed her to watch the Sesame Street skit where they use Humpty Dumpty's clumsiness as a way to inspire kids to wear bike helmets. There was Humpty Dumpty, sitting on the wall. I could feel Amya's body tense up as she watched with baited breath. I whispered to her that when he falls, he will be ok because he is wearing his helmet. Then it happened. Humpty fell backwards off the wall. The shriek that came from my 19 month old's mouth could be heard at the end of the block! Amya screamed, with her arms stretched out as if attempting to catch Mr. Dumpty, until the end of the skit!
So, that's it! No more Humpty Dumpty allowed in this house!
Daddy Bear
So, Dan has been learning to windsurf! The water is chilly so he has to wear a wetsuit. When Amya saw him walk in wearing the wetsuit she pointed and giggled and said, "Bear!"
Monday, September 22, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Fall Is Here!
We went to Rasmussen Farms today to celebrate the "Pear Party". The farm is getting in gear for the season and had their corn maze open, pumpkins and flowers to pick, and plenty of produce to sell. We bought pears (of course), corn, jalapeno peppers, potatoes and beautiful flowers.
She picked a green tomato, of course!
Amya really wanted to pick a pumpkin, but she couldn't find one small enough to man-handle (but she sure made a spectacle of herself trying!).
This farm was voted the 11th best place to spend Halloween in the U.S.! So, if you are one of the people coming to visit us next month, this is a place you will visit! :)
Pumpkin Funland!
At the farm, there was an exhibit of pumpkins and gords...displayed in a creative way!
(The Neverending Story)
(The Neverending Story)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Thanks Kristen and Greg!
Amya played over at her friend, Sadie's house while Dan and I had our first "adult only" meal since we moved here! Amya had a blast...and so did we!
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