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Monday, November 17, 2008

P.E. What does P.E. mean to you? To us it means Professional Engineer--A status that Robb obtained last month--And now these initials go behind his name. This has been years in the making and I'm so proud of him. So what did it take anyway? oh, just a couple little items:

  • A B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • Passing status of an 8-hour long test called the F.E. (taken on one day)
  • Four years of labor with protractor in hand as an EIT, Engineer In Training.
  • Passing status of yet ANOTHER 8-hour-long test..this time appropriately called the P.E.

...throw in a Master's in Structural Engineering just for good measure and there you have it, all the sweat and tears that went into this licensing--did I get everything in a nut-shell, Robb? I was thinking about getting him a gold-plated pocket protector with his name engraved on it just to say congratulations. (If you want to contribute to that gift send money to me, I'll make sure Bob gets his pocket protector. Promise.) But all joking aside...when you take this all away, what's left is my best friend, and the best father 2 girls could ask for. I love you. Congratulations.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Reunion Tour Portland, Christmas-2008, Be there for the magic

Saturday, November 01, 2008

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cPxIajUyiyY/shirley_temple_be_optimistic_1938/

This is our favorite clip of Shirley

Halloween Fun Dressed as the greatest child star of all time, Shirley Temple. Any resemblance?

The week of Halloween we watched many Shirley Temple movie clips to get geared up for the big day.




The PUNKIN'!






























Both girls really liked carving pumpkins this year.







Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Remember to VOTE! Officially one week count down to election day


Monday, October 27, 2008

Happy 1.5! Sunday was her big 18-month-milestone. NURSERY!!!! Whatever you do, just don't ask her about it...she had a bad...experience.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Time for a PET?

After our trip to Califonia (where 2 cats take up residence at Nana and Poppy's) a ball of yarn became a "pet" for the girls. They were very loving with this and even made a leash and dragged it though the house.

Other notes: BEAUTIFUL weather has commenced here. We are enjoying it.
(P.S.: Ky, this dress is still being worn! 3rd little girl to be passed to).

Saturday, October 11, 2008

My BelleA typical scene: She requests a princess movie, gets "gussied" up, finds the corresponding book that matches princess movie, and lastly, enters princess nirvana. ......Doesn't everyone read while they watch movies?

Thursday, October 09, 2008

"...Your a Monkey Pruning!..."

Friday, October 03, 2008

Halloween 2008

Friday, September 26, 2008

Nights with Dad

With work and mutual in the evenings, the girls get Daddy-Daughter Dates 4 nights a week. These were pictures I found on the camera from this week's activities. Cookie night. Spare us the lecture about Salmonella poisoning...licking the cookie bowl is one of the great joys of childhood! I think they will survive, we all did, right?

(How many pictures have I posted this year of my children wearing clothes?...I'm not gonna lie, this blog is raw and uncut.)

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Hang Time If you are reading this, then you are officially challanged to some mean, 4-on-4-B-Ball. If you think you can handle it, come over and let's see your stuff.



Robb always wanted a hoop for the pool. He finally "macguyver-ed" one bought from craigslist and it handles the slam pretty well...and hang time as you can see...











She is very proud that she swims without floaties now! We've had a good summer, but the warm water is not gone yet.



Wednesday, September 17, 2008

My BEEF with Wendy's So, here's my beef... What happened to the JBC??? What happened to the $.99 menu????!!!! I need my Dollar JBC...When I eat crappy food, I at least don't want to break the bank on it. Let me guess, its gas prices, right? Is anyone else totally outraged??




Friday, September 12, 2008




This book is GREAT! (The Soft-Spoken Parent, By: H.W. Goddard) I recommend it to any one who has ever felt like they might rip their own hair out while parenting. Its a quick read, very quoteable, and may even save the life of a child!


Sunday, August 31, 2008

Gov. Palin I post this not really to get all political...but more to just tease my husband a little. Sorry :) He has a bit of a crush on the new Vice Presidential candidate on McCain's ticket. But really: she cleaned up in Alaska, she'd kick butt in Washington, and at the end of the day she enjoys snowmobiling and shooting assault riffles...can you blame a guy?

Monday, August 25, 2008

Teething sucks worse for Princesses... Its a good thing I think this is adoreable...cause I see it a lot.



oh, she pulls it together for a photo opp. (what a tough and brave little girl!...sorry for the sarcasm).


Saturday, August 23, 2008


Attention: all California Residents and all those interested in preserving marriage. Click here to learn more and get involved. (you can live anywhere in the U.S. to support the cause).

Friday, August 08, 2008

Magic BUCKET Rides This ride went thoughout the whole house.

She still fits too!

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Monsoons

Don't you love Monsoon Season? This started by just letting the girls get a closer look...soon it was toes in...you know the rest. (hence the "dress up" outfit, we weren't planning on getting wet).

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Dear Geege, We miss you!!


"I'll try to be good,
I'll do as I should,
I'll whisper I love you too...
I wish every child in the whole wide world
had a Grandmother just like YOU!"

Love, Simmonim-Pie and Benny-Bo-Bun