But when she does find a good one, the giggling usually gives it away. She's so funny!
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Hide and Seek
One of Paige's favorite games is Hide and Seek. I think she may need some pointers when it comes to finding good hiding places!
But when she does find a good one, the giggling usually gives it away. She's so funny!
But when she does find a good one, the giggling usually gives it away. She's so funny!
Hand Washing and Band-Aids
Since it was such a nice day on Friday, Paige played outside all afternoon in her sandbox. When it was time to wash her hands, she and Kyle went to the hose in the back yard to "rinse off". After I heard squealing and yelling I had to go see what was going on. This is what I found......
She decided it was more fun to spray Kyle. But in the process, she soaked herself. Oh well, at least it was only water.
While she was playing, she cut her finger a little. I went to go get a Band-Aid for her which caused the meltdown to multiply 10 fold. Paige is scared of Band-Aids. She would rather bleed all over than to have a Band-Aid. Have you ever heard of a kid that doesn't like Band-Aids? Most kids want one even if they are not bleeding. Like I've said before.....she's a weird kid!
She decided it was more fun to spray Kyle. But in the process, she soaked herself. Oh well, at least it was only water.
While she was playing, she cut her finger a little. I went to go get a Band-Aid for her which caused the meltdown to multiply 10 fold. Paige is scared of Band-Aids. She would rather bleed all over than to have a Band-Aid. Have you ever heard of a kid that doesn't like Band-Aids? Most kids want one even if they are not bleeding. Like I've said before.....she's a weird kid!
Ever Wondered?
Have you ever wondered what your dog does when you're not looking?
Apparently ours likes to take naps on the couch!
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
A-OK
The surgery went well. I am feeling great today and not in as much pain as I expected to be.
I go back to the doctor for the post-op appointment on June 15th and start physical therapy on the 16th.
The kids are all being great help and Josh was wonderful at the hospital yesterday.
I go back to the doctor for the post-op appointment on June 15th and start physical therapy on the 16th.
The kids are all being great help and Josh was wonderful at the hospital yesterday.
Monday, June 5, 2006
More News from the Doctor's Office
At least this time it's not Paige!
I am scheduled to have surgery on my shoulder tomorrow. I am having arthroscopy to remove some bone spurs in 3 areas of my shoulder and to repair a tear of the rotator cuff caused by the spurs.
I have been having some pain in my shoulder since about October. It just wasn't bad enough to see a doctor until about a month ago. We have tried a couple different medications, physical therapy and cortisone injections. Seems surgery is the last resort. I went to the orthopedist on Friday to schedule surgery and LUCKY for me, there was a cancellation at the hospital. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so soon. I'll be glad to get it over with, though.
I hope it's not a bad "omen" to have it on 06/06/06. It should all go well since it's just an out-patient procedure.
Will post an update as soon as I can. I may have to type with one hand, but will be sure to let everyone know all went well.
I will be off work for 4-6 weeks, so feel free to call or stop by the house. I figure I'll be bored to tears by the end of this week!
I am scheduled to have surgery on my shoulder tomorrow. I am having arthroscopy to remove some bone spurs in 3 areas of my shoulder and to repair a tear of the rotator cuff caused by the spurs.
I have been having some pain in my shoulder since about October. It just wasn't bad enough to see a doctor until about a month ago. We have tried a couple different medications, physical therapy and cortisone injections. Seems surgery is the last resort. I went to the orthopedist on Friday to schedule surgery and LUCKY for me, there was a cancellation at the hospital. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so soon. I'll be glad to get it over with, though.
I hope it's not a bad "omen" to have it on 06/06/06. It should all go well since it's just an out-patient procedure.
Will post an update as soon as I can. I may have to type with one hand, but will be sure to let everyone know all went well.
I will be off work for 4-6 weeks, so feel free to call or stop by the house. I figure I'll be bored to tears by the end of this week!
Sunday, June 4, 2006
Cameron
Cameron celebrated his 13th birthday on Saturday, June 3rd!
Here is his last report card from 6th grade:
PE A-
Math B-
Reading B+
Soc. Studies B
English B+
Science B
Art B
Vocal B+
He made the honor roll and also received a certificate for perfect attendance.
Awesome Job, Cam. We are so proud of you!!
Trip to the Zoo
We took a trip to Omaha this weekend to the Henry Doorly Zoo. It was Cam's birthday yesterday, so we thought this would be a great time to go.
It was a beautiful day to go. We got up early on Saturday and were on the road by 7 a.m. We stopped for breakfast and were still to the zoo by 10:30. It was warm, but not so hot that the animals were all "hiding out".
All Paige cared about seeing were the giraffes. But once we got to them, she wasn't that impressed. She was more impressed at the sizes of the piles of poo each animal had. Such as, elephant poop is bigger than giraffe poop. Very observant, but she's a weird kid!!!!
There are so many things to see there that I'm sure we didn't see everything.
We left the zoo about 4 and headed to our motel.
We came about half way home and stayed in Walnut, IA. It's a tiny little town just off the interstate. Our room was very nice as was the pool. You wouldn't think they'd be that excited to swim inside in June, but had a ball at the pool. Most of the time we were the only one's there.
We were all so tired from the big day that I think we were all sleeping by 10. Paige has decided that "girls rule and boys drool", so I got to sleep with her. Lucky me, she's such a bed hog!
We were up early again, had breakfast and went to the pool again this morning before heading home.
We took the "scenic route" home and stopped by Albert the Bull since our last mini-vacation involved a picture of the Jolly Green Giant. We may need to start planning all our vacations to involve a family picture next to a giant statue of something! I suppose I need to take a picture next to the statue of Pocahontas that's on the edge of town. We drive by it all the time, but forget that it's even there.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Summer Do
I took Paige over this morning to get her "summer do". Her hair is so fine and has some natural wave, so it always looks like it needs to be brushed. I think this short cut is going to be easy to take care of and always look nice.
She was a little upset at first. But Annie curled it and put some sparkle spray in it, so all is good. On the way over, Paige kept telling me she wanted "sprinkles" and I wasn't sure what she was talking about. She meant sparkles. How cute is that?
Monday, May 15, 2006
Mother's Day
I received this email from 3 different people and think it's very "profound". Hope everyone had a very good Mother's Day.
This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up puke laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's okay honey, Mommy's here".
Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing crying babies who can't be comforted.
This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse.
For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T.
This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes.
This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors.
And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football ,
hockey or soccer games instead of watching from the warmth of their cars, so that when their kids asked, "Did you see me, Mom?" they could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the world," and mean it.
This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery store and swat them in despair when they stomp their feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the mothers who count to ten instead, but realize how child abuse happens.
This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand) mothers who wanted to, but just couldn't find the words.
This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat.
For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year. And then read it again. "Just one more time."
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their shoelaces before they started school. And for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead.
This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot.
This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are at home -- or even away at college.
This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school with stomach aches, assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away.
This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the words to reach them.
For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their 14 year olds dye their hair green.
For all the mothers of the victims of recent school shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shooting.For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just came home from school, safely.
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful, and now pray they come home safely from a war.
What makes a good Mother anyway?Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time?
Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel when you watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time?
The jolt that t takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby?The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you just want to hear their key in the door and know they are safe again in your home?
Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?
The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation...And mature mothers learning to let go.
For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.Single mothers and married mothers.
Mothers with money, mothers without.
This is for you all. For all of us.
Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can. Tell them every day that we love them.
And pray..
"Home is what catches you when you fall. - and we all fall."
This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up puke laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's okay honey, Mommy's here".
Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing crying babies who can't be comforted.
This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse.
For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T.
This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes.
This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors.
And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football ,
hockey or soccer games instead of watching from the warmth of their cars, so that when their kids asked, "Did you see me, Mom?" they could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the world," and mean it.
This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery store and swat them in despair when they stomp their feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the mothers who count to ten instead, but realize how child abuse happens.
This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand) mothers who wanted to, but just couldn't find the words.
This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat.
For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year. And then read it again. "Just one more time."
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their shoelaces before they started school. And for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead.
This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot.
This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are at home -- or even away at college.
This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school with stomach aches, assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away.
This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the words to reach them.
For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their 14 year olds dye their hair green.
For all the mothers of the victims of recent school shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shooting.For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just came home from school, safely.
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful, and now pray they come home safely from a war.
What makes a good Mother anyway?Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time?
Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel when you watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time?
The jolt that t takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby?The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you just want to hear their key in the door and know they are safe again in your home?
Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?
The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation...And mature mothers learning to let go.
For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.Single mothers and married mothers.
Mothers with money, mothers without.
This is for you all. For all of us.
Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can. Tell them every day that we love them.
And pray..
"Home is what catches you when you fall. - and we all fall."
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Name Tags and Garage Sales....Literally
I haven't posted in a while because it's been pretty quiet around here.
The kids are all doing well.
It's getting very close to the end of the school year so the boys are excited. Cameron starts baseball practice this afternoon. And Kyle works all the time at the Pizza Ranch.
Paige is ready for Pre-School. We went to Round-Up last month and ever since then she asks to go to school...EVERYDAY! I think she's a little excited.
She said the funniest thing at Pre-School Round-up. When we got there the teacher asked her if she wanted a name tag. Paige told her, "no thank you, I already have a name".
She takes everything so literally, when I asked her if she wanted to go to a garage sale with me, she told me I didn't need to go because we already have a garage.
There were city-wide sales in Pocahontas this weekend. I found Paige alot of clothes for this summer and some for fall. I'm still pretty excited about taking her school shopping this fall. I say that now, but I'm sure I won't be quite as ready for her first day of school.
Alyse and Ella also came home for the garage sales. Paige and I offered to keep Ella on Saturday morning since I did all my bargain shopping on Friday night. Paige really enjoyed having Ella over. That is, until Ella had a dirty diaper and when she threw up. Paige did "help" with the diaper changing. She got the diaper and wipes out of the diaper bag and then went to stand in the hallway until the diaper was changed.
The kids are all doing well.
It's getting very close to the end of the school year so the boys are excited. Cameron starts baseball practice this afternoon. And Kyle works all the time at the Pizza Ranch.
Paige is ready for Pre-School. We went to Round-Up last month and ever since then she asks to go to school...EVERYDAY! I think she's a little excited.
She said the funniest thing at Pre-School Round-up. When we got there the teacher asked her if she wanted a name tag. Paige told her, "no thank you, I already have a name".
She takes everything so literally, when I asked her if she wanted to go to a garage sale with me, she told me I didn't need to go because we already have a garage.
There were city-wide sales in Pocahontas this weekend. I found Paige alot of clothes for this summer and some for fall. I'm still pretty excited about taking her school shopping this fall. I say that now, but I'm sure I won't be quite as ready for her first day of school.
Alyse and Ella also came home for the garage sales. Paige and I offered to keep Ella on Saturday morning since I did all my bargain shopping on Friday night. Paige really enjoyed having Ella over. That is, until Ella had a dirty diaper and when she threw up. Paige did "help" with the diaper changing. She got the diaper and wipes out of the diaper bag and then went to stand in the hallway until the diaper was changed.
Paige and Ella
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Easter Weekend
We had a very nice Easter weekend.
Josh raced for the first time this season. To keep up-to-date on all the racing news check out the "other" blog at www.joshhohenseeracing.blogspot.com or just click on the link to the left.
On Saturday, we took Paige to the Easter Egg Hunt. She found alot of eggs and even won a big Easter basket. She had so much fun. When we got home, she and I made this bunny cake. She loves to help in the kitchen. Her job was to put the M&M's on the tie. I'm surprised there are so many on there since she ate one for every one she put on the cake.
Josh raced for the first time this season. To keep up-to-date on all the racing news check out the "other" blog at www.joshhohenseeracing.blogspot.com or just click on the link to the left.
On Saturday, we took Paige to the Easter Egg Hunt. She found alot of eggs and even won a big Easter basket. She had so much fun. When we got home, she and I made this bunny cake. She loves to help in the kitchen. Her job was to put the M&M's on the tie. I'm surprised there are so many on there since she ate one for every one she put on the cake.
We went to Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Roger's for supper with the family on Saturday. Charles, Alyse, and Ella were there, as well as, Ellen's sister, Debbie, and her "crew".
On Sunday, we went to lunch in Pomeroy for Grandpa Hohensee's 85th birthday celebration with the Hohensee turnout of 37 people. After lunch, we went to Darwin and Debby's for cake. Happy Birthday, Grandpa!
It seems like the weekend just flew by. But, it was great to get together with all the family.
Sunday, April 9, 2006
It's Done......Almost!
The quilt I have been working on is almost done. All I have left to do is sew the binding down, which should only take about half an hour or so. It was alot more work than I expected it to be. I think this will be my first and only quilt I make. Not because it was so much work, it was just so stressful for me to do it.
I guess it's not my "thing"! You know how everyone has a "thing". I guess I'll just stick to reading!
In other news, things on the homefront are great. The new job is going well. Alot different than working at the school. My body just needs to adjust working more than 35 hours a week!
Kyle has been very helpful and picks Paige up from daycare everyday. That has turned out to be "their time". I think they both really enjoy it, although Kyle won't admit that.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Cam's Report Card
PE A
Music B
Math A-
Reading B+
Soc.Studies B
English B+
Science B
Fam/Con Sci (Home Ec) A-
Awesome Job, Cam!!! You made the B honor roll!
In case some of you are wondering why Kyle's report card is not posted, he offered me money not to put it on here!!
Music B
Math A-
Reading B+
Soc.Studies B
English B+
Science B
Fam/Con Sci (Home Ec) A-
Awesome Job, Cam!!! You made the B honor roll!
In case some of you are wondering why Kyle's report card is not posted, he offered me money not to put it on here!!
Sunday, March 26, 2006
New Job=New Car
Here are some pictures of the "surprise" Josh brought home yesterday. It's the 2004 Chevy Impala we looked at on Friday. I had no idea he was going to buy it! Wasn't that sweet? I guess he figures since I'll be driving about 35 miles a day, that the Surburban isn't going to be very economical. That is now the "racecar hauler".
I'm very excited about my "new" car!
Saturday, March 25, 2006
New Job
I found out 2 weeks ago on Tuesday that, due to budget cuts, that the staff at school is being downsized. I, of course, was one of the "lucky" ones to be cut. I have a job through the end of the school year, but they are not going to renew my contract for next year.
I decided not to take my chances at finding a job in May. So, last Tuesday I interviewed for a job at Jack Links in Laurens. They called me on Thursday and offered me the position. I start next Monday, April 3rd. I'm not even really sure of my job description right now because I am hired for a new department they are adding. I do know that Jack Links in Laurens is a distribution center for the company and there is no manufacturing of the products.
I decided not to take my chances at finding a job in May. So, last Tuesday I interviewed for a job at Jack Links in Laurens. They called me on Thursday and offered me the position. I start next Monday, April 3rd. I'm not even really sure of my job description right now because I am hired for a new department they are adding. I do know that Jack Links in Laurens is a distribution center for the company and there is no manufacturing of the products.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Congrats, Courtney and Chad!!
Just heard the news today that our friends, Courtney Thompson and Chad Palmer are engaged! Since they are our "racin' buddies" I think it's only fitting to wish them congrats in this way:
We hope your marriage is filled with "green flags" for smooth racing
Some "yellow" to encourge you to always be cautious of the other's feelings
A "red" when you need to just stop and enjoy each other
And, of course, a house full of "little racers"
Friday, March 17, 2006
I'm Crafty!?
I have decided to be ambitious and take a quilting class. Here are some pictures of what the quilt looks like so far. I have taken two classes so far and have one more to go. The plan is to get it completely finished during the next class. Otherwise, I'm afraid it will never get finished since I don't really know what I'm doing yet!
Monday, March 13, 2006
Fun at the Care Bears
On Saturday afternoon, Paige and I went to Spencer with my cousin, Kelly, her daughters, Addison and Kennedy, and their friend, Ellie.
After having lunch at Arby's, stopping at Wal-Mart to get Paige a new shirt (after a ketchup "incident" at Arby's), we headed to the Care Bear show. It was a lot of fun and everyone really enjoyed the show. It was definitely worth the money! Our seats were good, but my pictures didn't turn out very well.
We'll definitely have to do something like this again. They had so much fun at the 2 shows we've been to.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Poor Casey
As previously posted, Paige likes to dress up the dog. Here is what I found in her room today.
Doesn't Casey look pretty? I can't believe he sat there and let her do that to him. He's such a good dog.
I tried to explain to Paige that Casey is a boy dog and probably doesn't like to wear headbands, necklaces and sunglasses. She doesn't really seem to care about the sex of the dog, she is still convinced he likes it!!
Doesn't Casey look pretty? I can't believe he sat there and let her do that to him. He's such a good dog.
I tried to explain to Paige that Casey is a boy dog and probably doesn't like to wear headbands, necklaces and sunglasses. She doesn't really seem to care about the sex of the dog, she is still convinced he likes it!!
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Care Bears Here We Come
Paige and I have tickets to the Care Bears Live in Spencer on Saturday, March 11th. She is already very excited! We are going with my cousin, Kelly, and her daughters, Addison and Kennedy. This will be the second of these trips for the five of us. Last February, we went to Sioux City to see Dora the Explorer. They had so much fun then that I'm sure this will be great, too.
Paige's New Haircut
Paige got her hair cut last week. It was just a trim but now looks pretty short. It just bounces up so much when it's trimmed. This was the first time we didn't have to hold her down to get it cut. I'm sure it's alot more even this way!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Paige Loves The Dog
This is a picture of Paige and our dog, Casey. He has been around longer than she has, but has gladly shared his home with her since the day she came home. He lets her ride him like a horse, put jewelry on him and lead him around the house by his collar. Casey also "likes" to watch cartoons with her. I don't know how Paige knows that, but that's what she tells us. Casey is so patient with her. I thinks it's because she shares her snacks with him. He loves pop-tarts!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Mini Vacation
Motel Room $207
Meals $ 80
Gas $ 75
Shopping $400
Spending a fun weekend with the family: Priceless
We left Friday morning about 8:00 a.m. for our vacation in Owatonna, Minnesota.
First we went to the Medford Outlet Center about two miles north of our motel and did some shopping. We got some really great bargains. And also stopped at Cabela's, which is right next to the motel.
After a full afternoon of shopping, we checked into the motel. We stayed at the Holiday Inn in a "kid's suite". It had two connected rooms. One with a king-size bed and the other with 2 twin-size beds and a set of bunk beds. The kids had their own TV, VCR and Playstation. It was nice, although we didn't spend much time in our room. The motel has an indoor waterpark where we spent most of our time. We all had so much fun. The waterpark is all done in a jungle theme. There are 2 different water slides, a lazy river, a kiddie area with a slide and an elephant that sprayed water from it's trunk. There was also a spot with water basketball.
Josh and Paige at the pool
Kyle and Paige on the lazy river
When everyone was tired from swimming, we went rented some video games from the front desk and went back to our room for some snacks and "down-time" before bed.
We all got up early the next morning to go to the waterpark again before we had to check-out.
We stopped in Owatonna for Josh to do some shopping at Mills Fleet Farm. Then headed for home.
On the way home, we stopped by Blue Earth, MN to take pictures at the Green Giant Statue there. Since it wasn't too far out of the way, we ended up going to Okabena, MN to my parents house. We visited for awhile and had supper there. Thanks for supper Grandma and Grandpa!
Cameron and I at the Jolly Green Giant statue
We got home about 9:00 Saturday night. As much fun as vacations are, it's always nice to get home.
Kyle and Paige usually fall asleep when we are traveling
Meals $ 80
Gas $ 75
Shopping $400
Spending a fun weekend with the family: Priceless
We left Friday morning about 8:00 a.m. for our vacation in Owatonna, Minnesota.
First we went to the Medford Outlet Center about two miles north of our motel and did some shopping. We got some really great bargains. And also stopped at Cabela's, which is right next to the motel.
After a full afternoon of shopping, we checked into the motel. We stayed at the Holiday Inn in a "kid's suite". It had two connected rooms. One with a king-size bed and the other with 2 twin-size beds and a set of bunk beds. The kids had their own TV, VCR and Playstation. It was nice, although we didn't spend much time in our room. The motel has an indoor waterpark where we spent most of our time. We all had so much fun. The waterpark is all done in a jungle theme. There are 2 different water slides, a lazy river, a kiddie area with a slide and an elephant that sprayed water from it's trunk. There was also a spot with water basketball.
Josh and Paige at the pool
Kyle and Paige on the lazy river
When everyone was tired from swimming, we went rented some video games from the front desk and went back to our room for some snacks and "down-time" before bed.
We all got up early the next morning to go to the waterpark again before we had to check-out.
We stopped in Owatonna for Josh to do some shopping at Mills Fleet Farm. Then headed for home.
On the way home, we stopped by Blue Earth, MN to take pictures at the Green Giant Statue there. Since it wasn't too far out of the way, we ended up going to Okabena, MN to my parents house. We visited for awhile and had supper there. Thanks for supper Grandma and Grandpa!
Cameron and I at the Jolly Green Giant statue
We got home about 9:00 Saturday night. As much fun as vacations are, it's always nice to get home.
Kyle and Paige usually fall asleep when we are traveling
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
The Cousins
This is a picture of all the Hohensee cousins together at Christmas. From left to right: Ella, Kyle, Paige, Dylan, Cameron and Logan
Ella is the daughter of Josh's sister, Alyse and her husband, Charles Anliker
Dylan and Logan are the sons of Josh's brother, Brian and his fiancee, Sarah Elder
They all live in the Des Moines area. With all our busy schedules, we have a hard time getting together, but always get together at the holidays.
Paige and Logan giving good-bye kisses
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Paige's Buddies
Paige and Grandpa Roger making funny faces
Paige and my friend, Jill. Paige LOVES to talk to her on the phone.
Monday, February 20, 2006
My Little Becky Home-Ecky
Paige has developed a passion for cooking. Okay, maybe not a passion, but she really likes to "help". I usually let her use the measuring cups and dump the ingredients into the bowl. She thinks this is great fun. Today, we made banana bread.
Now I just need to teach her how to do the dishes!!
Now I just need to teach her how to do the dishes!!
We're Boring!
I feel like the only time I have something interesting to blog about is when Paige is sick.
I took Paige to the doctor this morning because I thought she had pink eye. The good news is, she does not have pink eye. The bad news is, she has sinus infection, ear infection, infection in her tear duct and bronchitis. She is on antibiotics for another 2 weeks. I don't know what's going on with her this year, she is usually so healthy.
On a brighter note, on Saturday we enjoyed a get-together with the Hohensee family for Sister Aunt Renae's 50th birthday. Happy Birthday Nae!!!
I took Paige to the doctor this morning because I thought she had pink eye. The good news is, she does not have pink eye. The bad news is, she has sinus infection, ear infection, infection in her tear duct and bronchitis. She is on antibiotics for another 2 weeks. I don't know what's going on with her this year, she is usually so healthy.
On a brighter note, on Saturday we enjoyed a get-together with the Hohensee family for Sister Aunt Renae's 50th birthday. Happy Birthday Nae!!!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Also, Congratulations to Josh's brother, Brian, and his fiancee, Sarah. They are getting married on October 7, 2006. We wish them all the best!
Also, Congratulations to Josh's brother, Brian, and his fiancee, Sarah. They are getting married on October 7, 2006. We wish them all the best!
Thursday, February 9, 2006
Pretty in Pink
Paige looked so cute in this outfit I just had to post it. She looks so sweet and innocent!
She had a check-up on Tuesday. All went well, she is completely healed from surgery.
Saturday, January 28, 2006
*Star Patient*
Before
After
Paige had her tonsilectomy and adnoidectomy on Friday, January 27th. They had a little trouble getting an IV started in her hand, so had to put it in her foot. I think that was the worst part of the whole ordeal!
She came out of anesthesia great and wanted to start drinking water right away. That was a really good sign. By 4:00, she had 4 popsicles and some pudding. She was up and playing and was in a great mood. The nurse kept telling us she was the best T&A (tonsils and adnoids) patient she'd ever had.
Grandma Laurel brought Kyle and Cameron down after school. She was very happy to see her brothers and Grandma. And, of course, Grandma brought lots of stuff for Paige to play with.
She fell asleep about 4:30 and slept through her dose of pain medicine. When she woke up at 6:00 she was very crabby and running a fever. And her throat dried out while she was sleeping. Josh and the nurse got the meds in her with quite the fight from the little redhead. After her meds kicked in she was back to normal.
Josh and I both spent the night at the hospital with Paige. It was a very long night!! Grandma Laurel stayed at our house with the boys. Thanks, Grandma.
Paige was a real trooper and I am very proud of her. I know she's a tough little girl and she really proved it! Daddy did a good job, too. I think it was harder on him than on Paige.
She was discharged about 9:30 on Saturday morning and has been doing great since we got home. Grandpa Roger and Aunt Renae came over to visit this afternoon and Paige was very full of energy and happy to see them.
We go back for a check-up with Dr. Gonzales in two weeks.
After
Paige had her tonsilectomy and adnoidectomy on Friday, January 27th. They had a little trouble getting an IV started in her hand, so had to put it in her foot. I think that was the worst part of the whole ordeal!
She came out of anesthesia great and wanted to start drinking water right away. That was a really good sign. By 4:00, she had 4 popsicles and some pudding. She was up and playing and was in a great mood. The nurse kept telling us she was the best T&A (tonsils and adnoids) patient she'd ever had.
Grandma Laurel brought Kyle and Cameron down after school. She was very happy to see her brothers and Grandma. And, of course, Grandma brought lots of stuff for Paige to play with.
She fell asleep about 4:30 and slept through her dose of pain medicine. When she woke up at 6:00 she was very crabby and running a fever. And her throat dried out while she was sleeping. Josh and the nurse got the meds in her with quite the fight from the little redhead. After her meds kicked in she was back to normal.
Josh and I both spent the night at the hospital with Paige. It was a very long night!! Grandma Laurel stayed at our house with the boys. Thanks, Grandma.
Paige was a real trooper and I am very proud of her. I know she's a tough little girl and she really proved it! Daddy did a good job, too. I think it was harder on him than on Paige.
She was discharged about 9:30 on Saturday morning and has been doing great since we got home. Grandpa Roger and Aunt Renae came over to visit this afternoon and Paige was very full of energy and happy to see them.
We go back for a check-up with Dr. Gonzales in two weeks.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
The Pre-Op Party
We went to the hospital tonight for a "Pre-Op Party". It's set up by the Volunteer Services at the hospital. They gave us a tour of all the parts of the hospital Paige will be in. She saw the Operating and Recovery Rooms, the Waiting Rooms where Mom and Dad will be, the Pediatric Unit and, of course, the Toy Room.
We watched a video all about being in the hospital. And then had juice and cookies.
Paige really seemed to enjoy going to all the different places in the hospital and I thought it was very informative. It makes me feel a little less nervous. Kyle and Cameron came along to support their baby sister. I was really impressed with the way they were there for her. Even though they don't TELL anyone how much they love her, they really showed it tonight.
We watched a video all about being in the hospital. And then had juice and cookies.
Paige really seemed to enjoy going to all the different places in the hospital and I thought it was very informative. It makes me feel a little less nervous. Kyle and Cameron came along to support their baby sister. I was really impressed with the way they were there for her. Even though they don't TELL anyone how much they love her, they really showed it tonight.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
The Tonsils Are Coming Out
Today Paige went for another visit with Dr. Gonzales, the Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. The steroids are not shrinking her tonsils at all. She has been taken off all her medications.
She is scheduled for a tonsilectomy on January 27th. Since she is so young, she will be spending the night in the hospital.
When Dr. Gonzales told Paige she'd be able to eat all the ice cream she wanted after the surgery, she replied to him (with typical Paige attitude), "I already get all the ice cream I want, my dad's an ice cream man, duh". I'm sure that's usually a big deal to all the kids getting their tonsils out. But most kids don't have an "ice cream man" for a daddy!
She is scheduled for a tonsilectomy on January 27th. Since she is so young, she will be spending the night in the hospital.
When Dr. Gonzales told Paige she'd be able to eat all the ice cream she wanted after the surgery, she replied to him (with typical Paige attitude), "I already get all the ice cream I want, my dad's an ice cream man, duh". I'm sure that's usually a big deal to all the kids getting their tonsils out. But most kids don't have an "ice cream man" for a daddy!
Monday, January 16, 2006
Jinkies
Paige said the funniest thing today. We were looking at a photo album and we came across this picture. It's my mom's graduation picture. Paige got very excited when she saw the picture. Then I found out why....she said "Look, it's Velma from Scooby Doo!" How cute is she? I'm sure her grandma thinks she's "real cute"!!
Iowa Weather
Only in Iowa can it be Sunny and 65 on Sunday and then snow on Monday. Gotta Love It!!!
Sunday, January 8, 2006
Family Time
We had a wonderful family weekend. Saturday morning Cam went to help Josh at the shop while Kyle and I picked up the house with Paige's "help". We all went to church together and then ordered pizza and rented movies. On Sunday Josh and Kyle fixed the washing machine and then we watched the new Star Wars movie. We actually ate EVERY meal together this weekend!
It may not sound too exciting, but it was so much fun just being together. We don't get to do things like that very often since everyone's schedules are so crazy. In only 2 years Kyle will be graduating from high school.
It may not sound too exciting, but it was so much fun just being together. We don't get to do things like that very often since everyone's schedules are so crazy. In only 2 years Kyle will be graduating from high school.
Thursday, January 5, 2006
Paige News
I took Paige to the specialist today for her tonsils. She is now on steroids for the next 3 weeks, as well as another antibiotic since she has ear infection to go with her tonsillitis. Hopefully, these "drugs" will shrink the tonsils and clear the ear infection. We go back on January 26th for a check-up.
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Christmas Break Update
We had a great holiday at the Hohensee house. We ran too much, ate too much and spent too much. But isn't that what the holidays are all about.
On December 24th, we went to Newell to Josh's Grandpa's house. We had lunch over there and spent the afternoon with family.
We always do Christmas morning at our house. It's the only tradition we really stick by. We actually had to wake Paige up at 8:15 or so. Opening the presents always seems to go by too quickly. But that was ok this year, we went to Ayrshire to the Hohensee Family Christmas. We had dinner, played Bingo and visited with everyone. We always have so much fun up there. After Ayrshire, we went to Josh's mom and dad's to celebrate Christmas over there. That sounds like a full day, but being the troopers we are, we took Paige and the boys to the movie to see Chicken Little. Paige enjoyed it a little more than the boys, but we rarely get a chance to go to a movie as a family. Since the movie theater here only has one screen, sometimes it takes awhile for a family friendly movie to come to town. We all slept well Christmas Night!!
We accomplished a few projects over the break.
Kyle got his driver's license and his first car last week. He's very excited about having a car, but now he'll get to learn all about car payments, insurance payments, gas money and maintenance. We'll see how long he stays excited about his car.
Paige has tonsillitis. She went to the doctor for antibiotics last Friday. They are not working so now she needs to see the Ear, Nose and Throat specialist on Thursday. I really hope she doesn't need to get her tonsils out. But if it's for the best, we'll deal with it then.
I am ready to get back to school and get back into a routine. The boys say they are not ready to go back, but I'm sure they are too. Paige is definitely ready to go back to daycare. She misses all her "best friends".
I think that's about it for our holiday update.
Have a great 2006!!!!
On December 24th, we went to Newell to Josh's Grandpa's house. We had lunch over there and spent the afternoon with family.
We always do Christmas morning at our house. It's the only tradition we really stick by. We actually had to wake Paige up at 8:15 or so. Opening the presents always seems to go by too quickly. But that was ok this year, we went to Ayrshire to the Hohensee Family Christmas. We had dinner, played Bingo and visited with everyone. We always have so much fun up there. After Ayrshire, we went to Josh's mom and dad's to celebrate Christmas over there. That sounds like a full day, but being the troopers we are, we took Paige and the boys to the movie to see Chicken Little. Paige enjoyed it a little more than the boys, but we rarely get a chance to go to a movie as a family. Since the movie theater here only has one screen, sometimes it takes awhile for a family friendly movie to come to town. We all slept well Christmas Night!!
We accomplished a few projects over the break.
Kyle got his driver's license and his first car last week. He's very excited about having a car, but now he'll get to learn all about car payments, insurance payments, gas money and maintenance. We'll see how long he stays excited about his car.
Paige has tonsillitis. She went to the doctor for antibiotics last Friday. They are not working so now she needs to see the Ear, Nose and Throat specialist on Thursday. I really hope she doesn't need to get her tonsils out. But if it's for the best, we'll deal with it then.
I am ready to get back to school and get back into a routine. The boys say they are not ready to go back, but I'm sure they are too. Paige is definitely ready to go back to daycare. She misses all her "best friends".
I think that's about it for our holiday update.
Have a great 2006!!!!
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