Tuesday, June 3, 2008

I got tagged

So, I am new at this... and not sure I fully understand the "rules." But - from what I can pick up - I have to list seven interesting facts about each Owen & Anna... and then tag someone else!

Here goes...

Owen:

1) Owen hates sleeping... most of all in his bed. Most nights you'll find him either sleeping with Mommy (until Daddy comes to bed) or on the floor (either next to Mommy or in his room).

2) Owen loves his baby sister Anna. He hugs her, tickles her and comforts her. He is a very sweet big brother.

3) Owen is a whiz on all things wheeled: his trike, his big-boy bike and even his Razor.

4) Owen is terrified of the water. From his first baths as a newborn to just yesterday, Owen shrieks during bath time.

5) Owen cautions everyone who leaves to go on a car trip: "Watch out for cars and for animals." Often times he will make a long, specific list of animals to watch out for including moose.

6) Owen has a special animal friend named June. Her first name was Annie and she was discovered the weekend Mommy and Anna went away for the first time. Her name changed to June and it has stuck... as has his need to carry her around and sleep with her! (Note: Annie and June are the girl characters from Owen's favorite show, Little Einsteins.)

7) Owen is a very cooperative boy when it comes to personal care services - haircuts, dentists, doctors. Never any screaming or fuss. He's a model patient.


Phew... this is a lot of work. While I think of the list of seven for Anna, I tag Jaccob C. (although he has no blog, he's got to email me!)

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Some recent images

Anna being photogenic...


Owen showing off his garden tool and fishing worm...
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Eating Oranges

This is Owen introducing Anna to orange smiles. An odd face from Owen... but Anna is so excited about her new tastes and textures!

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Owen & Sarah at the Farm

We made our first trip to good ol' Frying Pan Farm for the season. We went with Owen's new friend (and next door neighbor) Sarah. This is the only photo I have... and it only shows gravel and no happy smiles. Really, we were at the farm - I promise!

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Over the decades, it'll always be a toy

Owen & Anna in their new "boat"


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Sunday, May 18, 2008

"Super Aunt" Angie Came to DC

"Super Aunt" Angie came down to DC for a weekend with her new beau, Michael. We met on the Mall and went to the Air & Space museum. Owen was petrified of the planetarium and then the Imax... and the museum was packed on a beautiful Saturday in the spring - so we spent most of the time playing on the Mall.

Note: the picture of Mommy & Anna was taken by Owen (an artist in the making?)





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A little bit like herding cats...

 


Anna and her cousins in Chapel Hill. Technically, they are the second-generation... but who's counting. From left: Olivia, Alan & Sammy
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