This is what it was when we moved in. I promised Roxanne it would be fixed by christmas... And i did... two years later!
And this is now! Tiled over the old brick and then got a new mantle (thank you craigslist!)
Friday, December 11, 2009
The fireplace project
Ok, so this is not "baby" specific. but i wanted to show off anyways! after two years of NOT getting this done, the FIreplace project is mostly done (need to paint and apply a bit of trim.) But wouldnt you say that it makes some kind of difference!
This is what it was when we moved in. I promised Roxanne it would be fixed by christmas... And i did... two years later!
And this is now! Tiled over the old brick and then got a new mantle (thank you craigslist!)
This is what it was when we moved in. I promised Roxanne it would be fixed by christmas... And i did... two years later!
And this is now! Tiled over the old brick and then got a new mantle (thank you craigslist!)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Christmas 2009 Part 2
Well, the man with the bag picture really would not be complete if both of them were smiling right?
Christmas 2009 Part 1.
SO in the past, the photo shoot has always been a challenge. getting them both to look and smile keeps getting harder. however this year, we did get one REALLY great shot. A special thanks to Roxanne for remembering her iPhone... the spongebob app was instrumental in getting them both to look and smile.
The family shot was ok... but alas, sir stoneface refused to cooperate.
The family shot was ok... but alas, sir stoneface refused to cooperate.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Birthday babies!!!
Alright... so i am a little late with the birthday pics... But they came out nice dont you think?
School pictures 2009.
Ok, i have been remiss on getting pics up here. we finally got Christophers pics back, but here we go. We would LOVE to know what the photographer did to get him to smile and look at the camera in both pics.
And then there is her... Have I mentioned that I am so screwed?
And then there is her... Have I mentioned that I am so screwed?
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Progress
Well, all the time we get asked, "how is Christopher doing?" and we are never sure how to answer since with autism it is always a game of some progress in one area, some regression in another. So hard to measure sometimes.
Well today i had yet another interminable meeting with the school district, but in the middle of it all, i had a few things that Christopher had done passed on to me and i wanted to list them here because they are great.
One of the things with kids with autism is trying to get them to do "representational play" where they mimic life with toys and then tell you about it.
Apparently Christopher was recently playing with a house and some of its components and he took a couch, placed it. Got a table and a tv and placed them as in a living room. THen got a child and a grownup and put them on the couch and then looked the teacher straight in the eye (dont even get me started on that!) and said "Snuggle on the couch!"
At a later point he did the same thing and then looked teacher in the eyes and said "watch a movie?"
While these things are normal for everyday kids, these are MASSIVE steps for our little guy. I have to say it even brought a tear to my eye.
Of course once i had to get back into the discussion with the school district, the tear was replaced rather quickly with frustration.
So if i am asked the question again... he is doing great!
Well today i had yet another interminable meeting with the school district, but in the middle of it all, i had a few things that Christopher had done passed on to me and i wanted to list them here because they are great.
One of the things with kids with autism is trying to get them to do "representational play" where they mimic life with toys and then tell you about it.
Apparently Christopher was recently playing with a house and some of its components and he took a couch, placed it. Got a table and a tv and placed them as in a living room. THen got a child and a grownup and put them on the couch and then looked the teacher straight in the eye (dont even get me started on that!) and said "Snuggle on the couch!"
At a later point he did the same thing and then looked teacher in the eyes and said "watch a movie?"
While these things are normal for everyday kids, these are MASSIVE steps for our little guy. I have to say it even brought a tear to my eye.
Of course once i had to get back into the discussion with the school district, the tear was replaced rather quickly with frustration.
So if i am asked the question again... he is doing great!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Just like her grandparents and her Auntie Becky!
I guess it is hereditary, a gardner just like her grandparents and her auntie becky. Although the attire leaves a little to be desired as far as job site safety goes!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Playing at the beach
Ok, so here is a little video clip from the kids playing at the beach. it was a fun day and yes the clip goes on a little too long.
The evolution of playing with little kids at the beach...
Pictures one and two... look at me... isnt this fun!!!
Pictures 3 and 4... Holy crap... where did that wave come from???
Pictures 3 and 4... Holy crap... where did that wave come from???
Drowning rats!
This was immediately post wave! they were rather shocked... the funny part is if you look closely at daddy... he is still on his cell phone. talking to mom as a matter of fact and giving her a play by play.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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