Thursday, June 30, 2011
Food Network Star Siblings
That's right, Ben and I have decided that we need to be the next Food Network Stars! Siblings Edition:) We both have a love for cooking. What can I saw we grew up with wonderful examples of healthy gourmet cooks, Mom and Oma, and we are just taking it to the next level. Ben is phenomenal with the meat, I do the veggies and starches. We could both do without dessert or leave that up to Leah and MarBear. Dad, Preppy, and Jack have their roles too, they are the mater taste testers. Ben and I are not competitive siblings (thank goodness) but we do like to outdo each other's taste buds when cooking for the other. Love it that after all of these years Ben and I can find new things in common with each other. I pray that Jack and his sibling (s) develop similar bonds. Don't get any idea...the only thing cooking in this kitchen is dinner!
Jack's Knows Golf
Last night we met Dad & Ben for a late dinner at the club. It was a perfect night. You can't always say that about Chicago weather. Actually most times you can't say that. But last night it was a perfect 75 with a mild breeze. Jack played along with the guys for one hole. Apparently he tried to swing with Ben's club, then later on the green just picked up the ball, walked over to the hole and dropped it in. Jack knows the point of the game:) Why all that frustration just to get the little ball in the hole?!?!
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| Watching the guys on 18. |
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| The scratch golfer. |
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| "Pounding it out" |
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Love Lazy Sundays
There is nothing like a sunny relaxing Sunday at home!
The girls came out from the city to visit with Jack, they are such good friends always making the special trip out to see my little man (and me:). Jack has a private pool at my parents, that is a small blue plastic pool. But the backyard is pretty private so Jack gets to run around in his birthday suit. I get a little frustrated when people come to see Jack and he waves to them and then is off running around. At what age will he start playing more with adults? I know everyone understands but I just feel bad. Lolo brought her pup Ozzie to visit with the yorkies. They all got along so well but were full of energy running around the yard and chasing chipmunks. We all just sat around the pool sipping on some raspberry mint iced tea and soaking up the sun:)
I don't know what I would do without these girls. They always have the right things to say and are always there when I need them! Thank you for keeping our friendship so close even though I moved so far!
They newlyweds came over for dinner and we ran around the backyard trying to catch fireflies. Does anyone else love that part of summer? I always remember them coming out right before the 4th of July and lighting up the backyard. Our mason jar wasn't prepared so weren't successful keeping any. But the hunt was fun. Jack can now say "Lala" and Ben is "Bo". He loves being the center of attention for those two. Love them for being so patient with him (ie tolerating the temper tantrums and abrupt mood changes:).
Summer night back home are just so peaceful... the way I have always remembered them.
The girls came out from the city to visit with Jack, they are such good friends always making the special trip out to see my little man (and me:). Jack has a private pool at my parents, that is a small blue plastic pool. But the backyard is pretty private so Jack gets to run around in his birthday suit. I get a little frustrated when people come to see Jack and he waves to them and then is off running around. At what age will he start playing more with adults? I know everyone understands but I just feel bad. Lolo brought her pup Ozzie to visit with the yorkies. They all got along so well but were full of energy running around the yard and chasing chipmunks. We all just sat around the pool sipping on some raspberry mint iced tea and soaking up the sun:)
I don't know what I would do without these girls. They always have the right things to say and are always there when I need them! Thank you for keeping our friendship so close even though I moved so far!
Summer night back home are just so peaceful... the way I have always remembered them.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Spaghetti is Hilarious to an 18 month old
At dinner tonight Jack got a mad case of the giggles when Mimi started feeding him noodles. She can always get him laughing like this, not sure if it is what she does or her "sound effects" she gives back that he gets a kick out of. Jack now fake laughs like his Mimi too, still trying to catch a "good one" on camera! Jack is a much better eater when he has an audience rather than sitting alone in his highchair (which by the way he won't sit in anymore). He is a total ham at 18 months!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Southern Summer Barefoot Blue Jean Night
Jack's new jean diapers. He is caught up in a "Southern Summer Barefoot Blue Jean Night"....
"Never gonna grow up. Never gonna slow down."
We have been rocking out to this Jake Owen song all summer:)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Peaches
Jack eats one for breakfast, one for lunch, one for dinner. Oh and you can't cut them up he only loves them because they are so rip and juicy and run does his shirt (well he is in a diaper alot here so I can just say "chest"). If you take him to a grocery store or a farmers market he will eat one right off the table (thanks to Papa). But who blames him those things are delicious! Today we loaded up on a bunch to bring back to Chicago...Caputos has nothing on Alabama peaches!
18 Months
Jacky Bear had his 18 month appointment last week. He is 37 inches and 29.5 pounds. Height is way off the charts and weight in the 80th percentile. All the nurses joke that he is going to be at least 7ft, I don't like to think of my baby being that tall:( He is a healthy little boy and hitting all of his milestones. At 18 months Jack can say: Hi, Bye, Mom, Dad, Mimi, Papa, Dutch, Out, Num Num, and Hot. It is amazing how everyday he is learning more words! It's fun to see the excitement in his face when he realizes he can communicate something with you. I am absolutely in love with this stage!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Make New Friends But Keep The Old...
So many of my "best friends" are the same "best friends" since I was in elementary school. Some may call that clique, I call it fortunate. We have gone our separate ways, but our love for each other can't be dissolved by distance. These are the friends that have known me the longest from 6 years old until 28, and they still love me. Probably because they don't have to see me everyday:) It's so nice to have the kind of friends that you don't have to talk to all the time, but when you do you pick right up where you left off! Ha. I love it, we will be with each other in the Garlands someday...that's how long we will know, laugh and love together! On our past trip home to Chicago some of us got the chance to get together in Barrington and we just had the greatest time! Looking forward to another "reunion" next week!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to my Preppy who is becoming a more amazing Dad every day. This 18 month stage is hard and you are becoming a more patient person every day with Jacky Bear. You are such a hard worker and do everything you can to give our little family such a wonderful life! Thank you for making us both laugh and keeping life exciting! It is so fun to watch Jack copy you at everything you do, you are for sure his biggest hero.
Thank you to my Dad, you are by far the greatest Dad a girl could ask for you. You are incredibly supportive but have also let me go and grow on my own as well. A master of encouragement and always there to listen. You have always taken interest in our lives, and went along with the changes in our life even if that means we are not 5 minutes down the road. There isn't a day that we don't go by talking even as crazy busy as you are these days. Thank you for your unconditional love and continuing to be the beloved patriarch our awesome family:)
Thank you to my Opa for continuing to play such and active role in our lives. You were always there for Ben and I when we were little but watching you develop a relationship with Jack is a gift that I know not many people get to experience. Thank you for all of our weekly phone chats and always saying "I love you" at the end.
Thank you to Grandpa Postma for taking such good care of Jack every chance you get! And the dogs! We wish that our drive to GR was only 3.5 hours like it used to be so we could see you more often!
We want to say Happy Father's Day to all of our fun Uncle's too!!!! Jack has so many awesome role models in his life!
I think being a Mom is hard, but sometimes I think being a Dad is so much harder. I get to stay home and spend so much time with Jack, but as a Dad you have to work long hours, travel, deal with stress at work, and then come home and have to be this loving/kind/patient/playful person...to a sometimes not so happy little kid.
But as Bill Hybels said to today, "Never underestimate the influence a father has on their child's life". He gave amazing examples of what a strong nurturing relationship can do for child and what long lasting scars a bad father/child relationship leaves. He also referenced Luke 3:22, "and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son whom I love: with you I am well pleased". Bill exampled that our Heavenly Father spoke these words to His Son Jesus Christ and laid out three important points that all Dad's should forever communicate to their children. 1.) You are mine. 2.) You are loved. 3.) I am proud of you. All kids yearn for these 3 basic things, toddlers to 50 year old men. A fantastic father will communicate these things a million time to their children throughout their lives.
As I blog this I am listening to Mike and Jack chat away on the couch and singing to Sesame Street songs. I am just thankful and blessed that Jack will always know he is our son, he is loved, and we are proud of him.
Happy Father's Day!!! XOXO
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| Cubbie Bear Blue is their color! |
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| Laughing so hard he couldn't smile. |
Thank you to my Dad, you are by far the greatest Dad a girl could ask for you. You are incredibly supportive but have also let me go and grow on my own as well. A master of encouragement and always there to listen. You have always taken interest in our lives, and went along with the changes in our life even if that means we are not 5 minutes down the road. There isn't a day that we don't go by talking even as crazy busy as you are these days. Thank you for your unconditional love and continuing to be the beloved patriarch our awesome family:)
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| Papa always gives Jacky Bear his baths whenever he is around. |
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| Playing night golf on the RB greens. |
Thank you to my Opa for continuing to play such and active role in our lives. You were always there for Ben and I when we were little but watching you develop a relationship with Jack is a gift that I know not many people get to experience. Thank you for all of our weekly phone chats and always saying "I love you" at the end.
Thank you to Grandpa Postma for taking such good care of Jack every chance you get! And the dogs! We wish that our drive to GR was only 3.5 hours like it used to be so we could see you more often!
We want to say Happy Father's Day to all of our fun Uncle's too!!!! Jack has so many awesome role models in his life!
I think being a Mom is hard, but sometimes I think being a Dad is so much harder. I get to stay home and spend so much time with Jack, but as a Dad you have to work long hours, travel, deal with stress at work, and then come home and have to be this loving/kind/patient/playful person...to a sometimes not so happy little kid.
But as Bill Hybels said to today, "Never underestimate the influence a father has on their child's life". He gave amazing examples of what a strong nurturing relationship can do for child and what long lasting scars a bad father/child relationship leaves. He also referenced Luke 3:22, "and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son whom I love: with you I am well pleased". Bill exampled that our Heavenly Father spoke these words to His Son Jesus Christ and laid out three important points that all Dad's should forever communicate to their children. 1.) You are mine. 2.) You are loved. 3.) I am proud of you. All kids yearn for these 3 basic things, toddlers to 50 year old men. A fantastic father will communicate these things a million time to their children throughout their lives.
As I blog this I am listening to Mike and Jack chat away on the couch and singing to Sesame Street songs. I am just thankful and blessed that Jack will always know he is our son, he is loved, and we are proud of him.
Happy Father's Day!!! XOXO
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