Its Monday morning and being home alone with Bella (and Kolton) tells me one thing--Elizabeth is at class. Thankfully the babies are both asleep currently but soon enough they shall rouse from their slumbers and require my attention. Plus, Bella has to eat her breakfast soon. Oh well. I have my coffee.
Yesterday we three went to the state fair again for Extreme Sunday, where admission is half off and parking is (supposed to be) free. It wasn't but given how hectic parking is there, we were okay with paying for it, considering we saved $10 on admission. It was Bella's second time going, since last year she was in the womb. She enjoyed it more this time around, I can say, as she had many people to look at, especially little kids, which she loves. She did really well, considering she didn't take a very long second nap and lasted clear until after 9 pm before zonking out. What a good kid. We have her well trained.
At the fair we saw the rabbits--Lizzie's expertise--and the dollhouses. There was a 20 lbs. rabbit there, a Flemish giant. It was bigger than Bella. I had no idea rabbits got that big. It was a like a cat, with floppy ears. Wowsers! We also saw some free concerts, Julianne Hough and Matt Nathanson. We saw Julianne's beau last Friday (Chuck Wicks) with Gary Allan. She is very bubbly and talks like a souther cheerleader all the time. It got a little annoying but what can ya do. We had pretty good seats for that. Later, we went and got ice cream and listened to Matt Nathanson from the side as his concert was pretty packed. It was good. Played a few songs I knew and many that Lizzie knew (she has his CD). Bella really enjoyed it. Again, what a good kid.
And here it is, the first day of fall classes for Lizzie. She only has two a day, so that's not so bad. I'm happy I don't have classes right now, not just cause of the coursework but cause there's no way we could keep Bella out of daycare and have both of us in class. Not at this age. It really worked out for the best having her when we did. This is Lizzie's last year so that's exciting.
Uh oh, I hear Miss Bella talking in the bedroom. Guess baby #1 is awake. She's not so bad. She had a late night so I'm happy she slept in this late. Better get her. She's in a good mood now and I don't wanna blow it. Take care all. Au revoir.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Gary Allan @ the Iowa State Fair
Yesterday evening, Elizabeth and I went to see multi-platinum country recording artist Gary Allan at the Iowa State Fair. I got Elizabeth the tickets as a surprise, knowing she hearts Gary Allan with the intensity of a thousand fires. It was a secret, until earlier this week, when I had to tell her because my relatives were also having a b-day party Friday and she was beginning to question my behaviors regarding said party. Anyway, all went off well and the concert was fantastic.
I didn't know that many of Gary Allan's songs but he still is a good performer, good singer, and is certainly an interesting part of the country music genre. At times he doesn't sound all too country, even approaching a rockish feel. Very heavy in guitars and loud. Yet he also has a steel guitar, piano (ogran), and fiddle playing often. I'm sure most of you would like him. He's mysterious, dark haired, with tatoos and dressed in black. Kinda like a country goth look or higher-pitched Johnny Cash.
The seats were pretty good. In the lower section, not on the ground and not in front of the stage but slightly to the left (stage right). Luckily there was a large projection of Gary directly in front of us so it was basically like you were up close. It was a good spot, in the end, as no one really was too close to us and we got to see him fairly well and were in perfect placement for the fireworks that followed. May I say it was the largest fireworks I have ever seen. Much bigger than Ames' 4th of July display. And to think, that happens each night.
Below, I have posted some of the pics from the concert. I hope you enjoy. I'm glad we went. It was nice to have a date like that together. Its the first concert we've been to together. I was equally as pleased to see how happy Elizabeth was, even though I'm sure she was making eyes at Mr. Allan. Good thing we were so far away from him, eh? And thought he night started with some parking issues, like always, there were good times had by all. Ooh, and plus, we got there in enough time to enjoy veggie corn dogs (Lizzie's favorite), a funnel cake and some lemonade before the concert. Excellent night, if I do say so.
I didn't know that many of Gary Allan's songs but he still is a good performer, good singer, and is certainly an interesting part of the country music genre. At times he doesn't sound all too country, even approaching a rockish feel. Very heavy in guitars and loud. Yet he also has a steel guitar, piano (ogran), and fiddle playing often. I'm sure most of you would like him. He's mysterious, dark haired, with tatoos and dressed in black. Kinda like a country goth look or higher-pitched Johnny Cash.
The seats were pretty good. In the lower section, not on the ground and not in front of the stage but slightly to the left (stage right). Luckily there was a large projection of Gary directly in front of us so it was basically like you were up close. It was a good spot, in the end, as no one really was too close to us and we got to see him fairly well and were in perfect placement for the fireworks that followed. May I say it was the largest fireworks I have ever seen. Much bigger than Ames' 4th of July display. And to think, that happens each night.
Below, I have posted some of the pics from the concert. I hope you enjoy. I'm glad we went. It was nice to have a date like that together. Its the first concert we've been to together. I was equally as pleased to see how happy Elizabeth was, even though I'm sure she was making eyes at Mr. Allan. Good thing we were so far away from him, eh? And thought he night started with some parking issues, like always, there were good times had by all. Ooh, and plus, we got there in enough time to enjoy veggie corn dogs (Lizzie's favorite), a funnel cake and some lemonade before the concert. Excellent night, if I do say so.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Summer Winding Down
Okay, so we haven't been keeping up with this blog as well as we'd like to or should. I have no idea, though, how many readers we have but since no one has commented on our posts (all 6 of them) I can only assume there are very few readers of this blog and even fewer with opinions or the gumption to comment. Oh well, can't complain really.
Anyway, since our last post in early July, fun things continued to ensue and we have been enjoying our summer. As the title reads, however, summer is slowly but surely winding down. Its August now and even though I'm no longer a student, the feeling of classes approaching leaves me with that reminiscent feeling of "here we go again". Unfortunately for Elizabeth that feeling is oh so real, as she will be starting classes in the coming weeks. Though her schedule isn't too bad no one really likes to attend classes and put their brain and body through the certain turmoil coursework brings. If you do, you might want to reevaluate your psyche. Just saying.
Aside from that, BellaRose has been continuing to venture further towards crawling but no actual progress thus far. She will lay on her stomach and hold herself up, rotating in a circle, but won't go anywhere even when enticed with a toy or person (like you would a dog ). I'm sure she will surprise us one day. She's an excellent stander, when assisted by someone, so she may just go straight to walking. Either way, crawler or walker, we are not that excited for the dangers those faculties bring but alas, all parents must endure said fears.
As for SCUBA, we are now certified open water divers for life. The monetary costs, much to our chagrin, seem to outweigh the certification itself, thus far, but with hope we can enjoy our new "hobby" and get out what we put in. We plan on diving in December on our cruise. I better find a chest of gold bullion. We'll see.
The weekend after Independence Day I ran Midnight Madness sans Bella, unfortunately. It was nigh on her bed time at start of the race and I didn't want to push my luck with her. I ran the race okay but was less than pleased with my performance. I have continued to run, with Bella, and Elizabeth and I have taken up, shall we say, better eating habits. Elizabeth also has been running and has made excellent progress. Hopefully these habits stick with us through the years.
Oh, almost forgot. Bella has a tooth coming in on the very center of her jaw. Finally, after months of teething symptoms some actual results. She hasn't been too crabby, considering, but we have an arsenal of medicines and remedies in reserve patiently awaiting the painful sobs and irritable demeanors certain to arrive shortly. It is exciting to know our little girl is getting teeth. Not so little anymore, eh?
Well, this update is getting quite lengthy so I shall take my leave. Hopefully I do a little better at posting but knowing the fall will likely prove to be a much busier time than the summer I doubt our current rate of posting will increase much. Oh well, like I said, there appear to be few readers so those faithful readers will have to make do. They always do. That's its all. Until next time. Au revoir!
-Michael
Anyway, since our last post in early July, fun things continued to ensue and we have been enjoying our summer. As the title reads, however, summer is slowly but surely winding down. Its August now and even though I'm no longer a student, the feeling of classes approaching leaves me with that reminiscent feeling of "here we go again". Unfortunately for Elizabeth that feeling is oh so real, as she will be starting classes in the coming weeks. Though her schedule isn't too bad no one really likes to attend classes and put their brain and body through the certain turmoil coursework brings. If you do, you might want to reevaluate your psyche. Just saying.
Aside from that, BellaRose has been continuing to venture further towards crawling but no actual progress thus far. She will lay on her stomach and hold herself up, rotating in a circle, but won't go anywhere even when enticed with a toy or person (like you would a dog ). I'm sure she will surprise us one day. She's an excellent stander, when assisted by someone, so she may just go straight to walking. Either way, crawler or walker, we are not that excited for the dangers those faculties bring but alas, all parents must endure said fears.
As for SCUBA, we are now certified open water divers for life. The monetary costs, much to our chagrin, seem to outweigh the certification itself, thus far, but with hope we can enjoy our new "hobby" and get out what we put in. We plan on diving in December on our cruise. I better find a chest of gold bullion. We'll see.
The weekend after Independence Day I ran Midnight Madness sans Bella, unfortunately. It was nigh on her bed time at start of the race and I didn't want to push my luck with her. I ran the race okay but was less than pleased with my performance. I have continued to run, with Bella, and Elizabeth and I have taken up, shall we say, better eating habits. Elizabeth also has been running and has made excellent progress. Hopefully these habits stick with us through the years.
Oh, almost forgot. Bella has a tooth coming in on the very center of her jaw. Finally, after months of teething symptoms some actual results. She hasn't been too crabby, considering, but we have an arsenal of medicines and remedies in reserve patiently awaiting the painful sobs and irritable demeanors certain to arrive shortly. It is exciting to know our little girl is getting teeth. Not so little anymore, eh?
Well, this update is getting quite lengthy so I shall take my leave. Hopefully I do a little better at posting but knowing the fall will likely prove to be a much busier time than the summer I doubt our current rate of posting will increase much. Oh well, like I said, there appear to be few readers so those faithful readers will have to make do. They always do. That's its all. Until next time. Au revoir!
-Michael
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