Some pics taken by my friend Jenica, you can see them at http://lemondropsphotography.blogspot.com/
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
clapping, squeaking, and a grunt
This was an attempt at getting him to clap his hands, but I ended up getting more than that. It shows his new little "motor boat" noise, high pitched squeak, and in the end him bearing down on a big doo doo. wow- this is what interests me now! I know some people would think, what a boring video, but his daddy lives for these!
Monday, March 17, 2008
on this green day
So, don't call me a crazy tree hugger or anything but lately I have just been convicted that we as Americans need to be more aware of how we live and our impact on the earth. I am not perfect, but I am trying to do my part without making huge changes. I feel like it is our duty to be good stewards of what God has given to us. A friend told me about a bumper sticker she saw "If you love the Creator, take care of his creation" And so I am seeking out little things I can do:
Don't get ATM receipts. If everyone in the United States refused their receipts it would save a roll of paper more than two billion feet long, or enough to circle the earth fifteen times!
Flush your toilet just 1 less time per day, you'll save about 4.5 gallons of water- as much water as the average person in Africa uses for a whole day of drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning.
Unplug your power. Ten percent of the electricity used in your home is burned by communication devices and appliances- when they are turned off! If every U.S. household just unplugged its computers and cell phone chargers when they are not being used, collectively we'd save over $100 million- enough to provide free health care to every low-income child under the age of five in the state of California.
Buy bulk. If you buy a 28 oz can of stewed tomatoes instead of two 14.5 oz cans, you'll not only save up to 50 percent on the price, but you'll also reduce waste and conserve resources. If every month each US household substituted a larger can for two smaller ones, the annual savings in steel could build an Eiffel Tower on each of the 6 other continents.
Use a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner instead of buying each separately. You'll not only save money and packaging, but you'll likely save additional time, water and money by reducing the length of your shower. If one in seven U.S. households replaced its shampoo and conditioner purchase with a single 2-in-1 bottle, the amount of plastic saved per year could fill a football field 27 stories high!
Try using cloth vs. disposable diapers. Over the course of eight thousand diaper changes, your baby will generate three thousand fewer pounds of landfill waste. If cloth diapers were used by just an additional 1 percent of parents, the reduction in waste would be as if 14,200 households completely stopped producing garbage for an entire year!
Don't get ATM receipts. If everyone in the United States refused their receipts it would save a roll of paper more than two billion feet long, or enough to circle the earth fifteen times!
Flush your toilet just 1 less time per day, you'll save about 4.5 gallons of water- as much water as the average person in Africa uses for a whole day of drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning.
Unplug your power. Ten percent of the electricity used in your home is burned by communication devices and appliances- when they are turned off! If every U.S. household just unplugged its computers and cell phone chargers when they are not being used, collectively we'd save over $100 million- enough to provide free health care to every low-income child under the age of five in the state of California.
Buy bulk. If you buy a 28 oz can of stewed tomatoes instead of two 14.5 oz cans, you'll not only save up to 50 percent on the price, but you'll also reduce waste and conserve resources. If every month each US household substituted a larger can for two smaller ones, the annual savings in steel could build an Eiffel Tower on each of the 6 other continents.
Use a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner instead of buying each separately. You'll not only save money and packaging, but you'll likely save additional time, water and money by reducing the length of your shower. If one in seven U.S. households replaced its shampoo and conditioner purchase with a single 2-in-1 bottle, the amount of plastic saved per year could fill a football field 27 stories high!
Try using cloth vs. disposable diapers. Over the course of eight thousand diaper changes, your baby will generate three thousand fewer pounds of landfill waste. If cloth diapers were used by just an additional 1 percent of parents, the reduction in waste would be as if 14,200 households completely stopped producing garbage for an entire year!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
a tooth!
He has his first tooth. I noticed he was drooling alot (which he always does) but I thought, I haven't felt in his mouth lately. So I stuck my finger in and there was a little tooth pooking through! I was surprized I hadn't felt it yet while nursing. So, just thought I'd let you all know.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
walking, walking, walking
Eric, heres one for you. Don't worry, he wont be walking anytime soon! You'll probally get to teach him that. We love you and can't wait to see you VERY soon!!! Please forgive my just-rolled-out-of-bed look.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
he wants to crawl
Eli has been doing this for weeks and not getting anywhere! Thats okay though, I'm not sure I am ready for him to be mobile. Keeping him out of the fireplace doesn't sound too fun.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
blog catch up
baby is asleep, so I thought I'd catch you all up on somethings I had been meaning to post. First off, Valentines Day. This year is it was alittle sad, Valentines isn't the biggest deal for Eric and I, but for some reason I had a really hard time seeing the men in the stores reading through all the cards or looking over the wine section. I stood there thinking, ahhhh they get to go home and love on there wives *tear* So, sad me was made very very very happy by my sweet boy when I get not 1... not 2... not 3... but 4 bouquets of flowers! He sent the first one on monday and they came daily til valentines day. They were beautiful, with sweet little messages inside. he is good. love you eric!
And lastly, we went to the zoo a few weeks ago with some girlfriends. Eli was cold and borrowed Maisie's hat and blanket- I am sorry eric for dressing your baby like a girl :)
in other news, I got my hair cut and colored. Its not to different than I usually get, I did have her do the highlights alittle more dramatic. cause I am feeling a little dramatic maybe?
And lastly, we went to the zoo a few weeks ago with some girlfriends. Eli was cold and borrowed Maisie's hat and blanket- I am sorry eric for dressing your baby like a girl :)
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