tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79918841505948035822023-11-15T05:37:06.733-08:00The Adventures of Chloe Marie Black, and her dog Zackschneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-54813008085518489612012-04-01T19:57:00.000-07:002012-04-01T20:02:39.016-07:00Nana & Papa's visitWe had a great visit with John and Ghislaine. They came while Chloe was on spring break and had fun playing games much of the time. John taught Chloe to play Solitaire and they also brought her a <a href="http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/en_US/shop/details.cfm?R=92526CCB-5056-900B-1083-34517A709E94:en_US" target="_blank">Cars Monopoly Game.</a><br />
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Tonight, for her last night with the in-laws, they played a memory game that I had made for Chloe for Christmas in 2010. Chloe, of course, won by a landslide!<br />
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John helped Craig build planters in the back yard so we can finally have a garden again this summer!<br />
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Leo wasn't so sure of whether or not he liked John, despite Chloe showing him how much she did:<br />
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They leave early tomorrow morning, and we'll be counting down the days until we can see them again at Thanksgiving!<br />
<br />schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-8551806456022563722012-03-12T06:15:00.000-07:002012-03-12T06:24:21.730-07:00A little bit of sun, a little bit of rainThey say that if you do not like the weather in Portland, wait 5 minutes. That was sure true this past week. We had some nice, warm sunny days and some cold, dark, rainy days. But, as they say in a song Chloe likes to sing, "Whatever the weather we'll weather the weather, whether we like it or not" and we did!
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Looking perfectly pinkalicious at school
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Running into Fred Bear at Fred Meyer. A first. Chloe asked "Mommy, is that just a person inside a costume?" When I told her "yes" she then was really confused how they could see!
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Making a kale & egg breakfast post run. Yum!
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Craig & Chloe's breakfast that same day. Pumpkin pancakes. . double yum!
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Craft projects!
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And then we ended the weekend by going to see <a href="http://www.theloraxmovie.com/index.php">The Lorax</a> in 3D. Delightful!schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-85451509331768611042012-02-13T11:13:00.001-08:002012-03-12T06:35:53.750-07:00My 5 minutes of fame. .I've been going to <a href="http://portlandbootcamp.com/" target="_blank">Portland Adventure Bootcamp</a> for over a year now. . it is great fun! This morning I got to join my trainer, Daniel Iversen, and my workout friend, Andrea Sanchez, on <a href="http://www.katu.com/amnw/segments/Couples-Workout-139126304.html">AM Northwest</a>.<br />schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-61171743619253237052012-02-10T11:21:00.000-08:002012-02-13T11:26:09.373-08:00Peace WeekChloe's school had peace week this week. On Thursday she asked me if I could come for their open suite time, when they get the chance to do fun activities in other preschool classrooms. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it, but Craig was a willing and able substitute. Chloe's 2 favorite activites were making friendship bracelets and friendship bread. And I was the very lucky recipient of one of the friendship bracelets!<br />
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So Craig pulled out his Canadian flag and snapped this cute pic.
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On movie night we get in our PJ's and then make some popcorn. Some of us are more stylish than others, as evidenced by this cutie! And when it is movie time, the 4 of us, yes even Mr. Stinky Smelly lazy Leo, pile on the couch to enjoy the show!<br />
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<br />schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-23199452410265661252011-12-28T20:29:00.000-08:002011-12-28T20:29:09.331-08:00Willy WonkaCraig, Chloe and I went to see Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at the <a href="http://nwcts.org/">NW Children's theater</a> today. It was probably the 10th play Chloe and I have seen together. She really enjoys seeing plays and the best part about the children's theater is that the kids can meet the actors after the play. Chloe insisted on having her picture taken with as many as possible.<br />
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<br />schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-53408539027686409302011-12-25T10:17:00.000-08:002011-12-25T16:14:51.637-08:00Merry ChristmasWe had a blast on Christmas morning opening up presents. Chloe discovered the fine art of slowing removing the tape one piece at a time. . so the unwrapping was definitely at a slower pace than in the past.<br />
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Here is the picture we had on our Christmas card this year. . first year for Mr. Leo who was a good sport about the headband. . .we sure miss Mr. Zacky though!<br />
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Chloe actually slept in until about 7:30 and I had time to make coffee before she even came downstairs. Here she is with her newly found stash from Santa. . 7 presents!!<br />
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The first stocking gift - new headbands. Headbands are suddenly all the rage in her preschool classroom<br />
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Snuggling with Craig as they open their stockings. . .<br />
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Craig got 2 t-shirts from our friend Maya .. when she dropped them off I promptly wrapped them up as Christmas gifts from her two kids.<br />
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Chloe's favorite activity - Sticker Dolly books. She got 2 of them. One from Santa and the prized Christmas one from Leo. <br />
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Very cute princess puzzle from her cousing Carly!<br />
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Craig's annual Dartmouth shirt. Usually he gets a Tuck shirt so this is a new style he will be sporting. He's proud to wear the Ivy!<br />
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New PJs (important for those pajama days at school) and a barbie movie. Score!<br />
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This year Chloe got a bunch of crafty gifts .. sticker books, 2 mosiac art kits, a sewing kit, sock puppet kit, crown making kit, and a french knitting thing. Thing? Looks like fun anyway.schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-6140190072807787082011-12-24T22:30:00.000-08:002011-12-25T14:19:11.409-08:00Christmas EveWe celebrated Christmas Eve with our good friends the Springgates and had a wonderful time. The food, as expected, was amazing and the company, divine.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TtHkFFyzklk/TvehD4Q_ItI/AAAAAAAACrs/YYzpRyzCIUI/s1600/2011-12%2BDecember.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TtHkFFyzklk/TvehD4Q_ItI/AAAAAAAACrs/YYzpRyzCIUI/s400/2011-12%2BDecember.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690193742221222610" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-90742661860423055002011-12-23T10:10:00.000-08:002011-12-25T10:16:10.410-08:00Hanukkah Party at the TempleWe went to our first Hanukkah party at the temple. Chloe had a blast. Lots of crafts, latkes, and good food and fun!<br /><br />Chloe and I baked a very chocolate cake to share!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mgO771TK4Bk/Tvdn2yJcEYI/AAAAAAAACXI/-gYUod8Mk3E/s1600/IMG_2906.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mgO771TK4Bk/Tvdn2yJcEYI/AAAAAAAACXI/-gYUod8Mk3E/s400/IMG_2906.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690130845077868930" /></a><br /><ahref="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9tXyCUN6BtY/Tvdn18GVBiI/AAAAAAAACW8/3XRvLe0qbLs/s1600/IMG_2892.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9tXyCUN6BtY/Tvdn18GVBiI/AAAAAAAACW8/3XRvLe0qbLs/s400/IMG_2892.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690130830569309730" /><br /><br />Chloe and Franny loved the crafts!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wHl20-UcniU/Tvdn1qo_N9I/AAAAAAAACWw/HBqgk3IKuNs/s1600/IMG_2909.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wHl20-UcniU/Tvdn1qo_N9I/AAAAAAAACWw/HBqgk3IKuNs/s400/IMG_2909.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690130825882843090" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-70623378106662427312011-12-21T09:51:00.000-08:002011-12-25T16:22:32.770-08:00Hanukkah!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hanukkah started on December 20th this year, so it has been a busy holiday season, to say the least. We held our annual Hanukkah party and had a blast with friends. The menu, as usual, included brisket, brussels sprouts and cauliflower gratin and challah. Liza made her famous latkes and Carol made a delicious pumpkin ice cream cake. Mark brought cupcakes for the kids. Everyone had a blast!<br />
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Chloe and I have been singing the Hanukkah blessing together each night which has been fun too!<br />
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<br />schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-45590326696902013262011-10-09T07:36:00.000-07:002011-10-09T07:45:46.591-07:005 years young!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-buuMxoFbVsw/TpGzWDs7QAI/AAAAAAAACVI/kaQhePq59c4/s1600/IMG_2686.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-buuMxoFbVsw/TpGzWDs7QAI/AAAAAAAACVI/kaQhePq59c4/s400/IMG_2686.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661503398113656834" /></a><br /><br />Chloe has been counting down the days to her birthday. We are off to Pump it Up later this morning to celebrate with a bunch of friends. <br /><br />Yesterday, Chloe and I baked cupcakes for her birthday. she decided what she wanted a few weeks ago and never changed her mind. So we are having banana cupcakes, with chocolate frosting and sprinkles and M&Ms on top. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x4-RRiKDdVU/TpGzWa1eUBI/AAAAAAAACVQ/1HsKpC_7qAs/s1600/IMG_2690.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x4-RRiKDdVU/TpGzWa1eUBI/AAAAAAAACVQ/1HsKpC_7qAs/s400/IMG_2690.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661503404323524626" /></a><br />Since it is her birthday, Chloe got to start off her day watching cartoons with her favorite 4 legged friend!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ESJz0Ufjt6Y/TpGyK16FO3I/AAAAAAAACU4/7vBGoAOB7QU/s1600/IMG_3216.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ESJz0Ufjt6Y/TpGyK16FO3I/AAAAAAAACU4/7vBGoAOB7QU/s400/IMG_3216.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661502105920551794" /></a><br /><br />Luckily, she was so intent on her tv watching, she has yet to notice this pile, which contains:<br />1. Fairy shrinky dinks<br />2. A fairy Mosaic art project<br />3. A groovy girl super girl with a matching outfit for Ms. Chloe<br />4. A ton of fancy barbie clothes from Olivia's doll closet<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4UnqPIHmxvI/TpGyLBxhgOI/AAAAAAAACVA/pbb9Uq98UYs/s1600/IMG_3219.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4UnqPIHmxvI/TpGyLBxhgOI/AAAAAAAACVA/pbb9Uq98UYs/s400/IMG_3219.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661502109105881314" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-68948001351970653472011-09-22T07:48:00.000-07:002011-10-09T07:51:57.603-07:00Last first day of PreschoolToday was Chloe's last first day of preschool. It is her 2nd year in the Caterpillar room and next year at this time she will be off to Kindergarten. <br /><br />I am really relishing the time we have left before she starts real school. Time when I can be with her in the morning at school as long as I want rather than having to leave because school is starting. Time when I can pull her out of school to go see a play in the middle of the day. Time when we can go to school early or late depending on how our day is going.<br /><br />And here she is standing in front of her school which she loves. . <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DB9afSyiFCA/TpG0-CCCvaI/AAAAAAAACVY/Ds2WfMYH8Io/s1600/IMG_2664.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DB9afSyiFCA/TpG0-CCCvaI/AAAAAAAACVY/Ds2WfMYH8Io/s400/IMG_2664.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661505184371752354" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-44056445080876998272011-06-26T05:05:00.000-07:002011-06-27T05:10:49.435-07:00Weekly Kid/Dog Shot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ytE5Mol2S5Q/TghzJ07m3eI/AAAAAAAACUw/EeUCFFzkn28/s1600/IMG_2243.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ytE5Mol2S5Q/TghzJ07m3eI/AAAAAAAACUw/EeUCFFzkn28/s400/IMG_2243.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622870747436735970" /></a><br />They're still figuring out how to play together. .Leo knows what he wants but Chloe isn't enjoying it. .but Chloe is getting better at working it out. This dog is growing like a weed, right before our very eyes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bukwb7V0X3c/TghzJoYttgI/AAAAAAAACUo/CXVycODfWoo/s1600/IMG_2261.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bukwb7V0X3c/TghzJoYttgI/AAAAAAAACUo/CXVycODfWoo/s400/IMG_2261.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622870744069158402" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Peon1MVa3iE/TghzJQ-ouEI/AAAAAAAACUg/9EowUAQrzyw/s1600/IMG_2262.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Peon1MVa3iE/TghzJQ-ouEI/AAAAAAAACUg/9EowUAQrzyw/s400/IMG_2262.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622870737785763906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i-tIdP6wwvI/TghzJFADuOI/AAAAAAAACUY/MareHD-sPDU/s1600/IMG_2258.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i-tIdP6wwvI/TghzJFADuOI/AAAAAAAACUY/MareHD-sPDU/s400/IMG_2258.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622870734570502370" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-16899382107103593872011-06-20T14:16:00.000-07:002011-06-27T05:04:10.738-07:00SummertimeI think this is where we all will be spending our summer!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qEpVJz8gHkc/TghxfDyNK4I/AAAAAAAACUQ/iMYnPit0J9I/s1600/IMG_2226.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qEpVJz8gHkc/TghxfDyNK4I/AAAAAAAACUQ/iMYnPit0J9I/s400/IMG_2226.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622868913177832322" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1YldN-CI4R8/TghxewPnHYI/AAAAAAAACUI/5_kso1YAppY/s1600/IMG_2229.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1YldN-CI4R8/TghxewPnHYI/AAAAAAAACUI/5_kso1YAppY/s400/IMG_2229.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622868907932458370" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-18360148818320263382011-06-17T16:18:00.001-07:002011-06-17T16:20:02.725-07:00Finally . .a sunny day! And perfect timing for the kids to enjoy the new play structure, in bathing suits of course. . <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pfNCnmpGrIs/TfvhCJLxZ4I/AAAAAAAACT4/UwRz9ESl-08/s1600/IMG_2209.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pfNCnmpGrIs/TfvhCJLxZ4I/AAAAAAAACT4/UwRz9ESl-08/s400/IMG_2209.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619332387016107906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--DisEX204ZA/TfvhCqXfdjI/AAAAAAAACUA/SGnuZL4Nogs/s1600/IMG_2212.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--DisEX204ZA/TfvhCqXfdjI/AAAAAAAACUA/SGnuZL4Nogs/s400/IMG_2212.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619332395923633714" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-52430964598327606432011-06-17T08:12:00.000-07:002011-06-17T16:17:51.436-07:00Shine onGuess who got her first shiner yesterday? Little Ms. Chloe.<br /><br />It was a bit scary actually. She was at day camp at the children's gym and we got a call that she had been hit by a swing. When I went to get her, it was a sight to see. The swing actually got her in the corner of the eye, so not only does she have a goose egg above her eye, but she'll probably end up with a round the whole eye black eye before too long.<br /><br />I took her to her doctor who checked her out and fortunately while it looks bad, there is no bad news!<br /><br />She worke up this morning and he eye was swelled shut. . by the afternoon it had opened up a bit. Through it all, she was a very brave trooper!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_UmQsuS9Tbk/TfvggjtGSqI/AAAAAAAACTw/6wxyuCBARMU/s1600/IMG_2207.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_UmQsuS9Tbk/TfvggjtGSqI/AAAAAAAACTw/6wxyuCBARMU/s400/IMG_2207.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619331810019658402" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--yFInbt-UXE/TfvgfVSH5LI/AAAAAAAACTo/DHSDBUabu38/s1600/IMG_2206.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--yFInbt-UXE/TfvgfVSH5LI/AAAAAAAACTo/DHSDBUabu38/s400/IMG_2206.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619331788968551602" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-14133548159842724012011-06-15T16:42:00.000-07:002011-06-15T16:51:13.671-07:00The excitement is building. .in the backyard! Thanks to our good friend Mark, who is definitely the lead contractor on this job. As Craig said, "you need someone who is confident in what he is doing".<br /><br />They've been at it about 5 hours. . <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oxAVQ2hWZl4/TflEXfOzFRI/AAAAAAAACTY/0FdojVhdwq4/s1600/IMG_2187.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oxAVQ2hWZl4/TflEXfOzFRI/AAAAAAAACTY/0FdojVhdwq4/s400/IMG_2187.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618597180432651538" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JSht4q7Cs5o/TflEW_O2fvI/AAAAAAAACTQ/piJ6QkBEiiE/s1600/IMG_2189.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JSht4q7Cs5o/TflEW_O2fvI/AAAAAAAACTQ/piJ6QkBEiiE/s400/IMG_2189.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618597171842940658" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-poirbCNIDtU/TflEWT8WfQI/AAAAAAAACTI/jdHgZBCZ7zk/s1600/IMG_2192.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-poirbCNIDtU/TflEWT8WfQI/AAAAAAAACTI/jdHgZBCZ7zk/s400/IMG_2192.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618597160222620930" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPIf8nwqxYM/TflEGDopypI/AAAAAAAACTA/_Sd-RAN1Xa4/s1600/IMG_2194.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPIf8nwqxYM/TflEGDopypI/AAAAAAAACTA/_Sd-RAN1Xa4/s400/IMG_2194.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618596880967125650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Zat-fxAOPA/TflEFgRDLRI/AAAAAAAACS4/R_c205_bwgA/s1600/IMG_2195.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Zat-fxAOPA/TflEFgRDLRI/AAAAAAAACS4/R_c205_bwgA/s400/IMG_2195.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618596871472885010" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lGSfN7q_EKk/TflEE-dEF_I/AAAAAAAACSw/M_LKLHupdK4/s1600/IMG_2196.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lGSfN7q_EKk/TflEE-dEF_I/AAAAAAAACSw/M_LKLHupdK4/s400/IMG_2196.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618596862396471282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TONiWrKQS8Q/TflEEfWl_GI/AAAAAAAACSo/A2C_oksMlfU/s1600/IMG_2197.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TONiWrKQS8Q/TflEEfWl_GI/AAAAAAAACSo/A2C_oksMlfU/s400/IMG_2197.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618596854047833186" /></a><br /><br /><br />and the only one showing signs of exhaustion are these two:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YPRn8_sDYYA/TflED-gUkRI/AAAAAAAACSg/QlCK5GBFrrA/s1600/IMG_2199.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YPRn8_sDYYA/TflED-gUkRI/AAAAAAAACSg/QlCK5GBFrrA/s400/IMG_2199.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618596845230264594" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQgp2xzP59Q/TflFVj930HI/AAAAAAAACTg/tR6NdmoXZQs/s1600/IMG_2201.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQgp2xzP59Q/TflFVj930HI/AAAAAAAACTg/tR6NdmoXZQs/s400/IMG_2201.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618598246855725170" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-66969021943176188222011-06-13T15:04:00.001-07:002011-06-13T15:11:06.591-07:00Annual Teacher ConferenceHere's what Chloe's teacher wrote in her annual conference report:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Chloe is a social and inquisitive child who thrives in the school experience. Though she is an active participant in a wide range of activities at school, a few of her favorites are artistic endeavors (drawing, painting, clay, and visiting the studio), dramatic play including family life, princesses and fantasy, and animal play, and writing messages and notes and using her emerging literacy skills.<br /><br />Though Chloe is very outgoing with familiar people and situations, we still notice that she can be shy or even scared around new teachers or children. She is able to talk about these feelings and come to a resolution, and usually after more exposure <br />becomes comfortable (with how much she loves the Studio, you would never guess she was initially uncomfortable around Laure and didn’t want to go!). Chloe enjoys <br />interacting with other children, and even when she is engaged in a solitary activity she is chatting with the adults or children around her. Chloe tends to play in groups (mainly with other girls) and seems to play equally with everyone. <br /><br />Chloe’s language and literacy skills are developing well: she recognizes and can write her letters, can spell many familiar names, and already knows a few sight words. Though she is one of the younger children in the class, other children seek her out for assistance with letters and numbers. Chloe is always helpful in these situations, and often will offer help when she notices other children struggling. <br /><br />Chloe is very capable and independent in the classroom, able to put on her own coat and shoes, go to the bathroom without assistance, clean up without direction when she’s done with something, and smoothly make transitions throughout the day (though she does sometimes try to talk the teachers into letting her stay inside if it’s cold or wet out!). Chloe has mastered many fine motor skills such as using utensils, pipettes, fine paint brushes and pens, and is able to bead the smallest beads we have on thin wire. Her gross motor skills are also developing well—she enjoys running, jumping, and climbing, and we have seen her using these skills much more on the playground now that she has become more interested in dramatic play outside.<br /><br />Goal: We notice the tattling and excessive rule enforcement much less than last year, but now we see a little more bossiness and excluding in her group play (usually on the playground). We are working with Chloe and the other children to be fair and flexible in their play, and to talk about their roles before they begin playing. </span> <br /><br />And some pictures from school:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qDJTq7Bf2BI/TfaKZYL9qfI/AAAAAAAACRg/BOyURffRwlY/s1600/chloe%2Bschool%2B1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qDJTq7Bf2BI/TfaKZYL9qfI/AAAAAAAACRg/BOyURffRwlY/s400/chloe%2Bschool%2B1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617829753785264626" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4tjoZgdINgg/TfaKZ7o_WUI/AAAAAAAACRo/BGwk6-QbLvU/s1600/chloe%2Bschool%2B2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4tjoZgdINgg/TfaKZ7o_WUI/AAAAAAAACRo/BGwk6-QbLvU/s400/chloe%2Bschool%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617829763302250818" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wsUDVRVc34I/TfaKaFxhvSI/AAAAAAAACRw/wh116E-ei1I/s1600/chloe%2Bschool%2B3.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 341px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wsUDVRVc34I/TfaKaFxhvSI/AAAAAAAACRw/wh116E-ei1I/s400/chloe%2Bschool%2B3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617829766022413602" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-30NfvqV3hqY/TfaKaiXVs_I/AAAAAAAACR4/jk0b7t_sUl8/s1600/chloe%2Bschool%2B4.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-30NfvqV3hqY/TfaKaiXVs_I/AAAAAAAACR4/jk0b7t_sUl8/s400/chloe%2Bschool%2B4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617829773697201138" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-4074923640568118812011-06-12T16:36:00.000-07:002011-06-15T16:42:30.966-07:00Weekly Kid Shot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFoJtgg0IJ4/TflDIoFtDWI/AAAAAAAACSY/MYbL-FrH0ZM/s1600/IMG_2171.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFoJtgg0IJ4/TflDIoFtDWI/AAAAAAAACSY/MYbL-FrH0ZM/s400/IMG_2171.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618595825600761186" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j7RA2Se7aZY/TflDII92Z6I/AAAAAAAACSQ/1y3ZBrBrfpA/s1600/IMG_2172.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j7RA2Se7aZY/TflDII92Z6I/AAAAAAAACSQ/1y3ZBrBrfpA/s400/IMG_2172.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618595817246320546" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qS3B6WqJN7k/TflDHzAZaLI/AAAAAAAACSI/Zn3iM27P0t0/s1600/IMG_2173.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qS3B6WqJN7k/TflDHzAZaLI/AAAAAAAACSI/Zn3iM27P0t0/s400/IMG_2173.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618595811351423154" /></a><br /><br />We thought it would be fun to take a picture of Chloe and Leo each week to see how they grow together. It only took 327 tries (felt like it) to get this shot!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GYPG5AlnjnI/TflDHJHEDgI/AAAAAAAACSA/h2eu_RZwTRw/s1600/IMG_2169.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GYPG5AlnjnI/TflDHJHEDgI/AAAAAAAACSA/h2eu_RZwTRw/s400/IMG_2169.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618595800105094658" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7991884150594803582.post-20145245985469266272011-06-12T05:37:00.000-07:002011-06-12T14:09:12.928-07:00Settling in . .Leo has really settled into our family life .. and we are settling into his life!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sqr1jgmBvos/TfS0WBuzmjI/AAAAAAAACNA/07xp72eWFqU/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sqr1jgmBvos/TfS0WBuzmjI/AAAAAAAACNA/07xp72eWFqU/s400/IMG_2376.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617312925752728114" /></a><br />Yesterday we totally exhausted both Chloe and Leo. Morning walks to Starbucks and around the neighborhood, and a sunny afternoon filled with neighbors and friends.<br /><br />Mark and Carol came over to meet Leo and Chloe's request was for Mark to bring his guitar. So we all sat out on the front lawn singing songs and playing with Leo.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZgFkpbGwwyo/TfS0WfHYEUI/AAAAAAAACNI/OxMgZCp6skY/s1600/IMG_2392.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZgFkpbGwwyo/TfS0WfHYEUI/AAAAAAAACNI/OxMgZCp6skY/s400/IMG_2392.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617312933640409410" /></a><br /><br />Then Mr. Leo got his first vet visit. He was so tired by then, having not really had his very long naps that he practically fell asleep sitting up. Everyone at the vet loved him and thought he was beautiful.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6JJAXCqNfgs/TfS0W-AY5UI/AAAAAAAACNQ/bKl0DQzYshQ/s1600/IMG_2396.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6JJAXCqNfgs/TfS0W-AY5UI/AAAAAAAACNQ/bKl0DQzYshQ/s400/IMG_2396.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617312941932602690" /></a>schneblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864219241272612374noreply@blogger.com0