Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Air Force Thunderbirds
This weekend is the Travis AFB Air Show. We didn't want to venture out to the base today with the little guys, BUT we live close enough to the base to hear them fly by and SEE the action!
For the past few days, we have been listening to and enjoying them fly above us during practice.
Today, was the first day of the Air Show and as soon as we heard the "zoom", we ran outside and were treated with an awesome show! I was able to get a few really good shots of them mid-maneuvers.
My favorite from the day, though, is this one....
For the past few days, we have been listening to and enjoying them fly above us during practice.
Today, was the first day of the Air Show and as soon as we heard the "zoom", we ran outside and were treated with an awesome show! I was able to get a few really good shots of them mid-maneuvers.
My favorite from the day, though, is this one....
We had all gone inside already, but I heard the thunderous roar of the planes so I ran back outside with the camera and found them flying RIGHT ABOVE our house!!! SO EXCITING!!!!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
YEAH! Michelle's Photography Website is up!
I am so excited that I finally finished and posted my new photography website...check it out...
www.MRS-Photography.com
I am open to feedback so please post any comments here. THANKS!
www.MRS-Photography.com
I am open to feedback so please post any comments here. THANKS!
Audio - Cody Talking
Cody loves to talk. Most of the time it is his own language that we can't understand, but he is making an effort to talk. :)
I have been wanting to record it and today, I finally remembered.
Here it is...
http://www.mrs-photography.com/AudioVideo/Cody082708.wav
p.s...I wasn't going to mention it, but Chris heard Cody's "bad word" on the audio. :) If you listen closely to the first couple of seconds, you will hear him say "shut up". It sounds more like "dut up". Bad, huh? But you have to admit he sounds cute. :)
I have been wanting to record it and today, I finally remembered.
Here it is...
http://www.mrs-photography.com/AudioVideo/Cody082708.wav
p.s...I wasn't going to mention it, but Chris heard Cody's "bad word" on the audio. :) If you listen closely to the first couple of seconds, you will hear him say "shut up". It sounds more like "dut up". Bad, huh? But you have to admit he sounds cute. :)
Cody's Turn.....First Day at Pre-Preschool
Why do kids grow up so fast????
This past Monday, Cody started his pre-preschool. For 6 weeks, he and I will attend preschool together so that he can get used to the new environment. After the first 6 weeks, he will go to the actual preschool class and I will slowly let him become more independent (well...that's the teacher's plan, but don't be surprised to hear that I stay with him all day every day! - I already lost one kid to school this school year and I'm not ready to lose the other!!!!).
He is only 2 and that is young for school, but with the early intervention program for special needs, they have them attend preschool early so that they can slowly transition them to the preschool environment.
The best part is that Cody LOVES school!!! I don't think he will have a problem transitioning at all after these first 6 weeks. I, on the other hand, will have a VERY hard time transitioning.
Cody also now has speech therapy and (warning - proud bragging mommy coming up...) today, his speech therapist said that Cody is the most proficient signer (in sign language) that the teachers have seen in a long time. We are SO proud of him!!!!!
We are constantly introducing new signs to him and he learns them right away! The therapist was impressed last week when he picked up a couple of new signs right away and actually started putting together 2 sign sentences (e.g. more cars, want blocks). He usually signs one word at a time so it was great to see him put together 2 signs to relay what he wanted.
And now to the school pictures....
First...he had to pick out shoes for the school day. Too bad those weren't his shoes. They were DJ's. :)
Look how happy he was on the car ride! He was so excited when we turned on the street for school!
His excitement increased as we got closer to the school!
Doesn't he look like a big boy?
There he goes...entering the school on his first day...
And he's off! As soon as we opened the door, he took off running to the toy area.
When we went to his orientation on Friday, this was his favorite toy. I guess he remembered it because he went straight to it.
Who doesn't love a trampoline?
Concentrating on blocks.
At recess time Cody couldn't wait for them to open the gate. He stood at the gain signing "help" until his teacher opened it. :) I think he is like DJ and recess is his favorite part of school.
OOOO...his favorite....CARS!!!!
After driving the truck around for a bit, he realized there were more cars at the back of the playground.
I like this picture because it looks like he is car shopping in a car lot.
FOUND ONE!
Cody did not cry at all at school. The only time he complained was when we started walking out of the school. He wanted to go back in!
I am so glad that both boys are so enthusiastic about school!
This past Monday, Cody started his pre-preschool. For 6 weeks, he and I will attend preschool together so that he can get used to the new environment. After the first 6 weeks, he will go to the actual preschool class and I will slowly let him become more independent (well...that's the teacher's plan, but don't be surprised to hear that I stay with him all day every day! - I already lost one kid to school this school year and I'm not ready to lose the other!!!!).
He is only 2 and that is young for school, but with the early intervention program for special needs, they have them attend preschool early so that they can slowly transition them to the preschool environment.
The best part is that Cody LOVES school!!! I don't think he will have a problem transitioning at all after these first 6 weeks. I, on the other hand, will have a VERY hard time transitioning.
Cody also now has speech therapy and (warning - proud bragging mommy coming up...) today, his speech therapist said that Cody is the most proficient signer (in sign language) that the teachers have seen in a long time. We are SO proud of him!!!!!
We are constantly introducing new signs to him and he learns them right away! The therapist was impressed last week when he picked up a couple of new signs right away and actually started putting together 2 sign sentences (e.g. more cars, want blocks). He usually signs one word at a time so it was great to see him put together 2 signs to relay what he wanted.
And now to the school pictures....
First...he had to pick out shoes for the school day. Too bad those weren't his shoes. They were DJ's. :)
Look how happy he was on the car ride! He was so excited when we turned on the street for school!
His excitement increased as we got closer to the school!
Doesn't he look like a big boy?
There he goes...entering the school on his first day...
And he's off! As soon as we opened the door, he took off running to the toy area.
When we went to his orientation on Friday, this was his favorite toy. I guess he remembered it because he went straight to it.
Who doesn't love a trampoline?
Concentrating on blocks.
At recess time Cody couldn't wait for them to open the gate. He stood at the gain signing "help" until his teacher opened it. :) I think he is like DJ and recess is his favorite part of school.
OOOO...his favorite....CARS!!!!
After driving the truck around for a bit, he realized there were more cars at the back of the playground.
I like this picture because it looks like he is car shopping in a car lot.
FOUND ONE!
Cody did not cry at all at school. The only time he complained was when we started walking out of the school. He wanted to go back in!
I am so glad that both boys are so enthusiastic about school!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Homework
DJ has been having a great time at school and is even upset that he doesn't have to go to school on Saturdays and Sundays.
The one thing he is eager about is homework. He receives the packet on Thursday and it is not due until the following Friday. He knows this, but still is adamant about finishing it the day he receives it. He makes his mama proud!!! :)
Ever since Kacy and Gian used to come over everyday (since he was born up until they moved to TX), he sat with them while they did their homework. Eventually at about 3 yrs old, he decided that whenever they did homework, he wanted to too. Sure, it meant he would sit there scribbling on paper, but he always wanted homework.
Now that he has his homework, he is ecstatic.
Look at the concentration on his face.
The sausage fingers at work.
Cody is no different than DJ. Just like DJ was with Kacy and Gian, Cody was anxious to do homework alongside DJ.
The one thing he is eager about is homework. He receives the packet on Thursday and it is not due until the following Friday. He knows this, but still is adamant about finishing it the day he receives it. He makes his mama proud!!! :)
Ever since Kacy and Gian used to come over everyday (since he was born up until they moved to TX), he sat with them while they did their homework. Eventually at about 3 yrs old, he decided that whenever they did homework, he wanted to too. Sure, it meant he would sit there scribbling on paper, but he always wanted homework.
Now that he has his homework, he is ecstatic.
Look at the concentration on his face.
The sausage fingers at work.
Cody is no different than DJ. Just like DJ was with Kacy and Gian, Cody was anxious to do homework alongside DJ.
Aftermath of a Codnado
You have all seen the aftermath of a Tornado, but have you seen the aftermath of a Codnado?
This is what a room looks like after a Codnado has hit. It was Sunday, August 16th. Superman, Batman and Cherry the red bear were sitting quietly on the couch.
Without warning, the Codnado entered the room and threw them all to the ground. No one was seriously injured, but I am sure they bare emotional scars.
Well, Superman may have injured his neck after Cody sat on his neck and jumped a few times before beating him in the head. The entire time letting out his "monster" voice - a deep sounding grumble.
Even the excercise mat (from the 80's) was left victim to the Codnado's hit.
This is minor compared to previous hits of the Codnado.
This is what a room looks like after a Codnado has hit. It was Sunday, August 16th. Superman, Batman and Cherry the red bear were sitting quietly on the couch.
Without warning, the Codnado entered the room and threw them all to the ground. No one was seriously injured, but I am sure they bare emotional scars.
Well, Superman may have injured his neck after Cody sat on his neck and jumped a few times before beating him in the head. The entire time letting out his "monster" voice - a deep sounding grumble.
Even the excercise mat (from the 80's) was left victim to the Codnado's hit.
This is minor compared to previous hits of the Codnado.
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