Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Awesome quick quiet books
Wow, these are so cute. I just printed all 5 little "books" with Walmart photo, and put them in the cheap photo books. I'll make some cloth covers for them soon, but I am so excited to add these to our church bag!
Ann
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Messy....
Rice cereal is never a clean meal for us.....its quite the mess!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Two new dresses
I put these together from two old shirts....love the blue one i'm not so shuts about the red one. 8 more shirts of jeff's to cut up...and two easter dresses to finish.
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Me...
Well nothing can dampen a week than a shoulder injury. Somehow last week I pulled my rotators cuff. Its pretty sore. I can only lift my R arm up to shoulder level and then anything after that is quite painful. I think I'll skip out on my volleyball game tonight and keep it rested, the doctor said it will take a few weeks to heal...:( But I can play to my comfort level.
I am starting a weight loss study at Purdue, they are finishing all the preliminary measurements and studies this week and I'll start next Thursday. Over 12 weeks the weight loss can be anywhere from 5-12 Kg.... I am hoping for the 12. :) The tough part will be keeping to a strict diet.
I spent a wonderful day yesterday sewing with a friend while the kids played, I am 90 % done with a new dress for Ehre, (Made from one of Jeff's old shirts) I just need to finish the hem. This is quite the feat since I had to take Ben to school, pick him up, take Ehre to school and take care of Elise too. :)
So, now I think you are all updated on my family, things really are going well.
Love you!
Ann
I am starting a weight loss study at Purdue, they are finishing all the preliminary measurements and studies this week and I'll start next Thursday. Over 12 weeks the weight loss can be anywhere from 5-12 Kg.... I am hoping for the 12. :) The tough part will be keeping to a strict diet.
I spent a wonderful day yesterday sewing with a friend while the kids played, I am 90 % done with a new dress for Ehre, (Made from one of Jeff's old shirts) I just need to finish the hem. This is quite the feat since I had to take Ben to school, pick him up, take Ehre to school and take care of Elise too. :)
So, now I think you are all updated on my family, things really are going well.
Love you!
Ann
Jeff
Well we'll just keep up with the updates here and move on to Jeff...
Jeff has instigated Tuesday Topic Nights, and Thursday Science Nights. The kids LOVE them! Last Tuesday Jeff took out the black board and drew a kitchen sink. He talked to the kids about where water comes from, the basics of water pressure and how it comes out of the kitchen sink. He even showed them the water heater... the thought that it was soo cool. Tonight he has a science project planned with vinegar though I don't know what it is.
Jeff is still ever so busy with school. He spends all day running around working on projects for other people, I worry that he isn't getting enough time on his own research, but one way or another it will all work out. His professor announced that he is taking a 4 year sabbatical starting in July....this will mean new and interesting changes namely two of the current PhD students will be graduating early, and then be running the lab as research professionals for the department. (hmmmm again new and interesting changes). It will be interesting to see how this works out.
Jeff is still in scouts serving as the Bear Leader. Last night was the Blue and Gold Banquet and we all went to support Jeff (and get out of making dinner, though we did bring a large side dish). I forgot how funny it is to watch 14 eight year olds perform a skit, even funnier when they forget the punch line. It was also fun to hear the various cheers after awards. He just finished his 3 months of lesson teaching so now he just has to attend and help keep things under control.
Jeff will be presenting a poster at a conference in March, so I am going to take Elise and fly down to Orlando with him. We are super excited to have my dad coming out to hang out with the two older kids. (They are sooo excited!) He will also present another poster in Boston in June.
Jeff is absolutely amazing, I don't know how he gets so much done. Though I am aware of how hard he works because he is so tired by 9 pm!
I love you!
Ann
Jeff has instigated Tuesday Topic Nights, and Thursday Science Nights. The kids LOVE them! Last Tuesday Jeff took out the black board and drew a kitchen sink. He talked to the kids about where water comes from, the basics of water pressure and how it comes out of the kitchen sink. He even showed them the water heater... the thought that it was soo cool. Tonight he has a science project planned with vinegar though I don't know what it is.
Jeff is still ever so busy with school. He spends all day running around working on projects for other people, I worry that he isn't getting enough time on his own research, but one way or another it will all work out. His professor announced that he is taking a 4 year sabbatical starting in July....this will mean new and interesting changes namely two of the current PhD students will be graduating early, and then be running the lab as research professionals for the department. (hmmmm again new and interesting changes). It will be interesting to see how this works out.
Jeff is still in scouts serving as the Bear Leader. Last night was the Blue and Gold Banquet and we all went to support Jeff (and get out of making dinner, though we did bring a large side dish). I forgot how funny it is to watch 14 eight year olds perform a skit, even funnier when they forget the punch line. It was also fun to hear the various cheers after awards. He just finished his 3 months of lesson teaching so now he just has to attend and help keep things under control.
Jeff will be presenting a poster at a conference in March, so I am going to take Elise and fly down to Orlando with him. We are super excited to have my dad coming out to hang out with the two older kids. (They are sooo excited!) He will also present another poster in Boston in June.
Jeff is absolutely amazing, I don't know how he gets so much done. Though I am aware of how hard he works because he is so tired by 9 pm!
I love you!
Ann
Ehre
Ehre did get a check up but I can't remember all the specifics it went something like this.
Wow your tall, and you have such beautiful long hair.
You are perfect in your weight and height. (She is also of "Robinson" build, not tush to keep her pants up.)
She loves to read, and it was so much FUN to have her spontaneously read me a story the other day.
She also has started writing me notes, the other day she sneaked into my room and made my bed leaving a note that said. " We love you Mommy, Love Ehre and Ben) ooooh my heart melted, she was so thoughtful.
Her vision at the Dr's was 40/20 so they recommended that we have it checked..but the optometrist only got 30/20 which is fine. So no glasses, though she really wanted them.
I had parent teacher conferences last week, and she is really doing well. Her teacher said that she has a stubborn streak, and sometimes when she is asked to stop a project and move on (aka coloring a picture) she ignores the request until the picture is done... poor kid has my genetics. So we'll both work on that together.
Her piano lessons are going well, we are planning her first piano recital to be in Utah during our May visit, all are invited to attend. :) She still request violin lessons, but currently none of our friends are taking students and the other teachers cost well over an arm or leg.
She is a great helper, she does breakfast dishes (at her own pace...hmmmm I think she's related to her Aunt C. on that one) and always helps Jeff with Dinner dishes. She also is great about gathering up all the trash on Mondays and bringing in the garbage cans from the street.
She is my wonderful helper, which if you ask her "What is a daughter?" She will reply "A mothers helper." and its true, she really helps out a lot.!
Love you,
Mom
Wow your tall, and you have such beautiful long hair.
You are perfect in your weight and height. (She is also of "Robinson" build, not tush to keep her pants up.)
She loves to read, and it was so much FUN to have her spontaneously read me a story the other day.
She also has started writing me notes, the other day she sneaked into my room and made my bed leaving a note that said. " We love you Mommy, Love Ehre and Ben) ooooh my heart melted, she was so thoughtful.
Her vision at the Dr's was 40/20 so they recommended that we have it checked..but the optometrist only got 30/20 which is fine. So no glasses, though she really wanted them.
I had parent teacher conferences last week, and she is really doing well. Her teacher said that she has a stubborn streak, and sometimes when she is asked to stop a project and move on (aka coloring a picture) she ignores the request until the picture is done... poor kid has my genetics. So we'll both work on that together.
Her piano lessons are going well, we are planning her first piano recital to be in Utah during our May visit, all are invited to attend. :) She still request violin lessons, but currently none of our friends are taking students and the other teachers cost well over an arm or leg.
She is a great helper, she does breakfast dishes (at her own pace...hmmmm I think she's related to her Aunt C. on that one) and always helps Jeff with Dinner dishes. She also is great about gathering up all the trash on Mondays and bringing in the garbage cans from the street.
She is my wonderful helper, which if you ask her "What is a daughter?" She will reply "A mothers helper." and its true, she really helps out a lot.!
Love you,
Mom
Benjamin
Benjamin didn't get a 2 year old check up this year, due to our inadequite and stupid at times Insurance. (Looong story) but here is his mother's check up.
Ben is tall but not too tall
He eats food really well especially dessert.
He loves to color and hang out with mom.
He is doing well working through his preschool books, and today we taked about "sequences" and "Nearer/ Farther". He's learning fast.
He loves to sing (at the top of his voice) "If I listen with my Heart" with Ehre (Tifani you should be so proud!!!)
He is at a good weight, and is a typical "Robinson" build...skinny.
Ben we love you!
Mom
Ben is tall but not too tall
He eats food really well especially dessert.
He loves to color and hang out with mom.
He is doing well working through his preschool books, and today we taked about "sequences" and "Nearer/ Farther". He's learning fast.
He loves to sing (at the top of his voice) "If I listen with my Heart" with Ehre (Tifani you should be so proud!!!)
He is at a good weight, and is a typical "Robinson" build...skinny.
Ben we love you!
Mom
Elise 4 month old check up
She is 75% in height, 25% in Head circumference, and 40% in weight. She currently weights 13.2 lbs she's dropped some weight in the past week but thats due to a cold. Other than that she's doing great with bottle feeding, loves to chat, eats rice cereal pretty well each day, and only gets up min 1 time early each morning (4 am) for a feeding. ha ha ah Dr. commented that since Ehre wakes me up to tell me that Elise is awake and crying, we should see if she can do the feeding.... :) Well, no but its a good idea.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Girl scouts: world information day
Ehre loves girl scouts!!!!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Where are these blogs going?
I am asking a favor to all those that read my blog.... can you do me a favor. Will you please comment, leave your first name last initial and city, state that you are living in. Ehre and I were talking about all of our friends who live everywhere but here, and I'd like to point out to her where everyone is...but honestly I don't quite remember where everyone is at! ... or who all for that fact follows our blog! :)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Ham and egg cups.....so yummmmy!
Spray muffin pan
Line with two thin slices of ham.
In bowl mix: a few eggs, some onions, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup grated cheese..salt and pepper.
Fill ham lined cups FULL of egg mixture.
Bake 350 for 15 minutes
Serve hot with baking powder biscuits.
This is not my orrigional idea I found it on the web this week....but can't find the link. The origional poster said she makes these ahead and pops two in the microwave in the morning for a quick breakfast. Store the rest in the fridge. :)
Tell me if you try them and like them...we sure did!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Van catches fire at WalMart....
I didn't think to capture this till after they had controlled the flames....engine fire that spread to the cab. Can you imagine what it would be like to hear over the WalMart intercom....." will the owner of the white van please come to customer service...your car is on fire." 4 fire crews...4 police cars and lots or us who were blocked in.
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Friday, February 18, 2011
(Part 1) 3 am......
.....Elise woke up for a bottle....we are both getting sick. I went back to bed at 2:30 but could not fall back asleep...my mind kept on thinking about all the shirts jeff didn't wear anymore that he said I could cut up and repurpose..... so after an hour I got up and utter my ideas down. I have quite a few ideas and other projects to finish. I think Ehre can help me with her own dresses!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Thursday, February 17, 2011
A look into our dinnertime clean up...
Me helping Elise get a bottle.
Ben stiiiiiil eating.
Jeff and Ehre working as singing as they do the.dishes....they always change the words...it can be quite interesting to hear what they come up with!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Elise laughing ...
Best we could get..... better than nothing.
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Baby hat and carseat blanket.
I just finished this for a friends new baby...hopefully it fits!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Monday, February 14, 2011
She may be sweet but she hits hard!
Jeff got me a REALLY GOOD volleyball for b'day!!! All the writing washed off but the messages were funny and sweet!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Happy birthday Ben!
He had fun opening gifts 1 day early...now he can play with them all day long since we can't go out...its toooo cold!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Snow day sledding
It was super cold but we really needed to get out of th house.
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Wind chill -12
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ben's cake....
He said he wanted chocolate cupcakes with marshmellows.....so we filled these with marshmellow cream. ..... interesting... he wanted cars for the decoration. We are celebrating early since its a snow day and we are all stuck at home.
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Winter blizards...looks good (better) than it will be in a few hours. :(
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
New jacket and shoes....
I have another sweater that I am working on but its going to be big on her for a while.
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Snow cave #1
Jeff is kind to take the kids out and build things like this out in the snow......Elise and I will stay inside.
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Cute pic!
.... so far so good. We are also going to try to start rice cereal today to see if it will help her not spit up so.much. :)
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Monday, January 24, 2011
Baby hat....
I just finished this for Elise. Its pink with green leaves and daiseys. So cute!
Ann Maas (Typed while holding a baby. )
Friday, January 21, 2011
Good morning....
Its a functional morning...... is it sad to say that we are now ready for breakfast???
Ann Maas
Sleepy?????
I can't wait till this little one learns to sleep on her own....soon hopefully.
Ann Maas
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Elise 2 months old...
...no pics sorry... but there are some recent blog posts that have her in them.. :)
Her weight is 11 lbs. 50%
She is 22 1/2 inches long 50%
and her head is 38.2 cm 30%
She's doing really well. She hated her shots (go figure). Her appointment was at 1 pm. She fell asleep at 1:45 ish and didn't wake up till 7. It totally wasn't fair. She never sleeps that long at night! Now she is awake and I her legs hurt so its time to put her in the tub. :)
Happy Holidays!
Her weight is 11 lbs. 50%
She is 22 1/2 inches long 50%
and her head is 38.2 cm 30%
She's doing really well. She hated her shots (go figure). Her appointment was at 1 pm. She fell asleep at 1:45 ish and didn't wake up till 7. It totally wasn't fair. She never sleeps that long at night! Now she is awake and I her legs hurt so its time to put her in the tub. :)
Happy Holidays!
Winter Hats and Snowmen
I've made Elise a few beanies, but the problem is that they come off so easily. Granted I did make them a little large so that she can wear them longer but I needed to do something different. So this next had I made her, has ear flaps that button under her chin. I think it turned out really cute. Its really not quite as bright as it looks, no Ehre wants a matching one.
Here is our snowman, his construction started 2weeks ago, and even though he is small, he was finally finished today. It was a great project for me and the kids while Elise was sleeping!
Jeff's Masters Graduation!
This was a funny and interesting event. For a few reasons...
1. Jeff actually earned his Masters degree a year ago...but since he was in the direct PhD Program he didn't get it, but all the qualifications were met.
2. When he got his internship they said they would have paid us a few thousand more a year, had he had his Masters....shoot then we'll get it...they said OK.
3. Jeff didn't walk for his Bachelors, so I asked him if he would walk for his Masters....just for me.
4. He reluctantly agreed... :)
5. The graduation was long, and all of our kids were watch by some good friends...and it was Sunday and ...well we both snuck out as soon as they started awarding the Bachelor degrees.
In the end Jeff looked really sharp and I'm glad he went to 75% of the graduation. It helped us both feel like we had hit another milestone on this PhD journey!
Congrats Jeff!
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