We are definitely impressed with Dayton's parks. There are tons of trails through beautiful wooded areas (lots of bugs - not so impressed by these) but lots of neat places to explore. It's been so nice to have Daddy join us on our hikes again. We even came across a little climbing area about 20 minutes from the Air Force Base that will be fun to check out when Mike is in climbing condition. He hopes to start physical therapy soon!
So, we are still house hunting. We put an offer on a house a few days ago and eagerly awaited a response. We were not expecting what we got back...basically, what we offered would not cover the current owners home loan. They had to go to their bank and find out if the bank would accept the offer or not. So, now we have a situation were they want to sell, we want to buy and it's up to the bank. The bank said they were considering the offer but gave us no time line. It could be a few days or months and we are not willing to wait for months.
We are headed back out to see another round of homes and plan to put another offer on a different one early next week. We really like the first house but need to get things moving and get settled. What a process but so much nicer after being through it once before.
Besides exploring parks, we've been exploring the local museums and festivals. Lucas has had a blast and really liked the Boonshoft Children's Museum. They had all sorts of fun things to see and do and even a small zoo with the cutest Otter ever! He was such a performer and would come up to the glass to check us all out. It was like a little puppy who just wanted to play. We could have watched him for hours.
Well, we hope everyone is having a great summer!
Love, The Anderson's
Lucas funny quotes...
- I asked Lucas to hurry and get in the car so we could go. His response, "Just give me two seconds please!" (Guess who he got that from?!)
- After explaining to Lucas that we were going to meet my friend Kristina and her boyfriend Jim for lunch he responded, "Is Jim a grill or a boy?" Translation: "Is Jim a girl or boy?"
- I bought some spray Neosporine to take with us on our hikes because Lucas usually takes sliding dives at some point after tripping over tree roots or rocks. He was so excited about the medicine (mostly the dispenser) and couldn't wait to use it. We asked him what fun things he wanted to do after his nap, "I want to go hiking and run really fast and fall and get an "owey" and use my medicine... ALL BY MYSELF!" (Luckily, when he did fall his hands were protected by tape gloves and he only got dirty. However, he was pretty sure there was an owey on his elbow so we tested the medicine and he was a very happy boy!) NOTE: athletic tape make wonderful hand protectors for little hikers. We cover his palm and he's good to go!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCAS!
Hello, Hello, Hello!
Yes, our life has been NUTS but we are all doing well and Mr. Lucas turned three today! What a big boy he is and what a wonderful day we had. For the past three months, he has talked about which sprinkler he wants for his birthday. Every time we went to Home Depot (which was a lot lately getting our house ready for renters), we would have to go check out the sprinkler section. Today was the day we finally got to take home his favorite one! It's a "Lellow (yellow) Spinney Sprinkler" and now his has his very own Lellow Hose to go with it! Who would of thought that a sprinkler could bring so much joy to a little boy? The other big hits of the day were birthday cake and CANDLES, hiking at two new parks, spotting some real beavers and a BUG VACUUM from Grandma and Grandpa Anderson. What a perfect gift for Lucas and perfect for Ohio. It sucks up bugs into a little clear container so you can see them with a magnifying glass and inspect them. He loves it and it is currently sleeping with him right now!! We have some other fun gifts but we are spreading them out and saving some for tomorrow...like a marshmallow shooter from Aunt Christina...we need to buy marshmallows before opening this one. It will be a huge hit!
Olympic Update: Michael Phelps just one his 8th straight GOLD MEDAL in Beijing!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL!!!
So, we have a three year old stuck in a 15 year old body and is a little mechanical engineer just like his daddy. Yesterday, I filled up his water bottle for him and asked him to put on the lid, "I will Mommy, after I see how it works." That's my boy! He wants to know how everything works! We had a fun day watching him enjoy his big birthday moments!
Dayton Update: We had a crazy few weeks getting out of Colorado Springs but our renters moved in and we wrapped things up to the best of our abilities. The drive out was easier than we expected and Lucas was amazing the entire way. We took all four travel days and visited a few friends along the way which really broke things up and made it enjoyable. Sorry to all those we were not able to meet up with for good-byes...we'll be back!
Dayton is beautiful and the variety of trees are amazing and will be wonderful this fall. The 20 year cicada cycle is here so millions of bugs fill the trees with constant noise. When we first arrived we thought something was wrong with the car until we got outside and realized it was just bugs!
We are currently staying on base, in a duplex while we look for a new home. It's been hard trying to decide on a house in an area we know little about. However, we have a wonderful Realtor (Sheila Westfall-Preston with Real Living Realty Services) who has been a big help and a joy to work with. Everyday we learn something new about the area. The Metro City Parks are wonderful and there is a State Park down the road with a little rock climbing and great hiking. New adventures everywhere. We tried taking Lucas to the Children's Museum today but he fell asleep about 3 minutes before we got there. He was out and were weren't about to wake up the birthday boy.
Pregnancy Update: I'm feeling great after a rough first trimester with nausea. Shaklee's Vitamin B Complex was amazing! My second trimester is going great so my energy is up and nausea is gone...WooWhoo! We will find out in a month if it's a boy or girl so that will be exciting!
Lucas is very curious about how this baby is going to come out? This summer in Oregon, he asked his Aunt Jen (due next week with baby number 2) if her baby was going to "pop out your mouth?" We decided the belly button would work just fine for "popping out" so now he's always looking for a little hole in my belly button. It's been fun to watch his mind try to figure it all out!
Broken Back Update: NO MORE BRACE! Mike was cleared to take his brace off and start physical therapy a day before we left for Dayton. What a wonderful treat to see that thing sit in the corner of our room. Mike has a new sense of freedom but still taking it slow to ease into things. Very exciting!
We love and miss you all! We will keep everyone posted on our house hunting. It may take a little time, we don't want to rush into anything too quickly. Mike starts real classes in September after a few refresher courses in August. My Shaklee business is still alive despite my lack of focus and crazy unsettled times. The Internet and ability to have customers all over the U.S. makes that possible thank goodness.
I will be able to get photos going soon to help keep everyone up to date!
Love, Janelle Mike & Lucas
~ Lucas' quote after being told he was cute: "I'm not cute, I'm big!!!"
~ Lucas' quote after Grandpa Jakulewicz started turing the WHY? questions around": "We're not asking questions right now Grandpa!"
~ His latest..."I'm the one asking the questions right now!"
:)
Yes, our life has been NUTS but we are all doing well and Mr. Lucas turned three today! What a big boy he is and what a wonderful day we had. For the past three months, he has talked about which sprinkler he wants for his birthday. Every time we went to Home Depot (which was a lot lately getting our house ready for renters), we would have to go check out the sprinkler section. Today was the day we finally got to take home his favorite one! It's a "Lellow (yellow) Spinney Sprinkler" and now his has his very own Lellow Hose to go with it! Who would of thought that a sprinkler could bring so much joy to a little boy? The other big hits of the day were birthday cake and CANDLES, hiking at two new parks, spotting some real beavers and a BUG VACUUM from Grandma and Grandpa Anderson. What a perfect gift for Lucas and perfect for Ohio. It sucks up bugs into a little clear container so you can see them with a magnifying glass and inspect them. He loves it and it is currently sleeping with him right now!! We have some other fun gifts but we are spreading them out and saving some for tomorrow...like a marshmallow shooter from Aunt Christina...we need to buy marshmallows before opening this one. It will be a huge hit!
Olympic Update: Michael Phelps just one his 8th straight GOLD MEDAL in Beijing!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL!!!
So, we have a three year old stuck in a 15 year old body and is a little mechanical engineer just like his daddy. Yesterday, I filled up his water bottle for him and asked him to put on the lid, "I will Mommy, after I see how it works." That's my boy! He wants to know how everything works! We had a fun day watching him enjoy his big birthday moments!
Dayton Update: We had a crazy few weeks getting out of Colorado Springs but our renters moved in and we wrapped things up to the best of our abilities. The drive out was easier than we expected and Lucas was amazing the entire way. We took all four travel days and visited a few friends along the way which really broke things up and made it enjoyable. Sorry to all those we were not able to meet up with for good-byes...we'll be back!
Dayton is beautiful and the variety of trees are amazing and will be wonderful this fall. The 20 year cicada cycle is here so millions of bugs fill the trees with constant noise. When we first arrived we thought something was wrong with the car until we got outside and realized it was just bugs!
We are currently staying on base, in a duplex while we look for a new home. It's been hard trying to decide on a house in an area we know little about. However, we have a wonderful Realtor (Sheila Westfall-Preston with Real Living Realty Services) who has been a big help and a joy to work with. Everyday we learn something new about the area. The Metro City Parks are wonderful and there is a State Park down the road with a little rock climbing and great hiking. New adventures everywhere. We tried taking Lucas to the Children's Museum today but he fell asleep about 3 minutes before we got there. He was out and were weren't about to wake up the birthday boy.
Pregnancy Update: I'm feeling great after a rough first trimester with nausea. Shaklee's Vitamin B Complex was amazing! My second trimester is going great so my energy is up and nausea is gone...WooWhoo! We will find out in a month if it's a boy or girl so that will be exciting!
Lucas is very curious about how this baby is going to come out? This summer in Oregon, he asked his Aunt Jen (due next week with baby number 2) if her baby was going to "pop out your mouth?" We decided the belly button would work just fine for "popping out" so now he's always looking for a little hole in my belly button. It's been fun to watch his mind try to figure it all out!
Broken Back Update: NO MORE BRACE! Mike was cleared to take his brace off and start physical therapy a day before we left for Dayton. What a wonderful treat to see that thing sit in the corner of our room. Mike has a new sense of freedom but still taking it slow to ease into things. Very exciting!
We love and miss you all! We will keep everyone posted on our house hunting. It may take a little time, we don't want to rush into anything too quickly. Mike starts real classes in September after a few refresher courses in August. My Shaklee business is still alive despite my lack of focus and crazy unsettled times. The Internet and ability to have customers all over the U.S. makes that possible thank goodness.
I will be able to get photos going soon to help keep everyone up to date!
Love, Janelle Mike & Lucas
~ Lucas' quote after being told he was cute: "I'm not cute, I'm big!!!"
~ Lucas' quote after Grandpa Jakulewicz started turing the WHY? questions around": "We're not asking questions right now Grandpa!"
~ His latest..."I'm the one asking the questions right now!"
:)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Pregnant Lady and Broken Back Husband Try To Get Ready For Dayton!
Yep, crazy times here in the Anderson house. We are frantically getting the house ready for the movers on Monday. We have to be out by next Thursday...ONE WEEK! On top of that, Mike is still in his back brace and I'm 12 weeks pregnant!! We are super excited for number two and get to see the little one during tomorrows ultra sound. So fun but I've been tired and must have my daily nap. :)
I apologize for the delay in updating our blog. I have a CD full of wonderful photos from our trip to Oregon for a week. We were able to spend lots of time with Mike's family and friends before we pack up for Ohio. I'll get there...it just might take awhile! Please be patient!
We love you all and hope everyone is doing well. We are trying to see as many folks as we can before we head out of town on top of everything else. We sure will miss everyone here in Colorado...including the mountains too!
Talk to you soon! Janelle, Mike & Lucas
I apologize for the delay in updating our blog. I have a CD full of wonderful photos from our trip to Oregon for a week. We were able to spend lots of time with Mike's family and friends before we pack up for Ohio. I'll get there...it just might take awhile! Please be patient!
We love you all and hope everyone is doing well. We are trying to see as many folks as we can before we head out of town on top of everything else. We sure will miss everyone here in Colorado...including the mountains too!
Talk to you soon! Janelle, Mike & Lucas
Monday, July 7, 2008
4th of July Weekend
We left Thursday morning and headed to Montrose, CO to meet my parents. We wanted to head to the most beautiful areas in Colorado before heading out to Ohio. We toured the Ouray area soaking in as many mountain scenes as physically possible! This part of the world is about 30 minutes from where I grew up for 18 years. Yes, I was a very spoiled little girl but this is where I developed my true love for mountains and the Great Outdoors! The San Juan Mountain Range is spectacular and like nothing else. They are located right around Ouray, Ridgeway, Telluride, Silverton and Durango, Colorado... young mountains and very jagged with peaks that go on for miles! I don't think we'll find anything like this in Ohio but I've heard Ohio has it's own beauty!
Mt. Sneffles in the back ground. This is the trail head to Blue Lakes, a hike I did with my family has a young child. My mom loved this place and you can't help but understand how she felt when you are up there...absolutely stunning!
Ouray, CO just before fireworks!
The BIG BOOM! The City of Ouray fires off dynamite that echos through the mountain canyon and sends chills up your spine to kick off the firework show!
The whole crew...Grandma J, Lucas, Mike, Grandpa J and Janelle
Here's our home for the weekend...you can see Sedrick getting in a nap before more excitement. We had a few rough nights. Lucas came down with an eye infection which spread to his sinuses and left ear. We had to make a trip to Urgent Care to get antibiotics on Saturday and he's still recovering. What a trooper for sure. His eyes would be sealed shut in the morning and his cough bugged him at night. Overall, he was in high spirits but he looked drugged the whole time with red, blood-shot eyes.
One night he was really sad and crying and repeated, "I want to be happy...I want to be happy"....then he paused and grabbed my hand. He said, "Mommy, what is my hand doing?" When I felt his hand he was saying "I love you!" in sign language...my heart melted. I said, "Your hand is saying I love you!" He said, "Yes, it is...I love you Mommy!" Then it was back to "I want to be happy!" How sweet is that and one of those moments you want to save forever!
Grandma relaxing under the new cabana!
Grandpa showing Lucas fun things in the camp box...matches and other fun dangerous stuff!
S'mores Time with Daddy!
Okay, maybe S'mores for Mommy and Daddy but Lucas wasn't waiting for that...
Sticky Goodness! He was not going to let his sickness get in the way of roasting marshmallows....that's my boy!
Boating! This was a highlight for sure. Lucas watch Grandpa's ever move very intently not to miss anything. He also learned all about the wake and even got to help drive too!
The San Juans! What a lovely sight...one that I will miss for sure!
Happy to be home!
Oops..."Mommy, I got too much BBQ Sauce!"
You think?!
HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!
Mt. Sneffles in the back ground. This is the trail head to Blue Lakes, a hike I did with my family has a young child. My mom loved this place and you can't help but understand how she felt when you are up there...absolutely stunning!
Ouray, CO just before fireworks!
The BIG BOOM! The City of Ouray fires off dynamite that echos through the mountain canyon and sends chills up your spine to kick off the firework show!
The whole crew...Grandma J, Lucas, Mike, Grandpa J and Janelle
Here's our home for the weekend...you can see Sedrick getting in a nap before more excitement. We had a few rough nights. Lucas came down with an eye infection which spread to his sinuses and left ear. We had to make a trip to Urgent Care to get antibiotics on Saturday and he's still recovering. What a trooper for sure. His eyes would be sealed shut in the morning and his cough bugged him at night. Overall, he was in high spirits but he looked drugged the whole time with red, blood-shot eyes.
One night he was really sad and crying and repeated, "I want to be happy...I want to be happy"....then he paused and grabbed my hand. He said, "Mommy, what is my hand doing?" When I felt his hand he was saying "I love you!" in sign language...my heart melted. I said, "Your hand is saying I love you!" He said, "Yes, it is...I love you Mommy!" Then it was back to "I want to be happy!" How sweet is that and one of those moments you want to save forever!
Grandma relaxing under the new cabana!
Grandpa showing Lucas fun things in the camp box...matches and other fun dangerous stuff!
S'mores Time with Daddy!
Okay, maybe S'mores for Mommy and Daddy but Lucas wasn't waiting for that...
Sticky Goodness! He was not going to let his sickness get in the way of roasting marshmallows....that's my boy!
Boating! This was a highlight for sure. Lucas watch Grandpa's ever move very intently not to miss anything. He also learned all about the wake and even got to help drive too!
The San Juans! What a lovely sight...one that I will miss for sure!
Happy to be home!
Oops..."Mommy, I got too much BBQ Sauce!"
You think?!HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!
The North Pole
So, I was a little skeptical about going to the North Pole. It's an amusment park just outside Colorado Springs located up the canyon to Pike's Peak and I've driven by the signs for years but thought it was a little silly.
Well, to my surprise...it was awesome! We were invited to go with some ladies from our FunFit class and what a fun place for young and older children. It was one of the most pleasant amusment parks I've ever been too! It's located on a mountain side, under big huge pine trees so it was shady and cool. There were probably 20 rides for 1 year olds and up. It was perfect because Lucas and his friends could go on all the rides by themselves and really have fun. They also have a Gondola, Train, Water Fountains, Animals to Feed, Yummy Treats and Wonderful Candy and Toy Stores! If you get a chance, you should really go! They have a great Military discount too!
First ride of the day and not really sure about everything...
This one was his favorite because he could control the up and down movement of his airplane...a real pilot!
We even got to see Santa and his house. Lucas was sure to thank him for his bike and toys he got last December!
On top of the Ferris Wheel...Mommy's favorite! This was a big deal because he's excited about the ferris wheel in his Go Dog Go! book so it all came to life when he got to ride one too!
The view of the Ferris Wheel going around and around!
What a fun day! Highly recommended!
Well, to my surprise...it was awesome! We were invited to go with some ladies from our FunFit class and what a fun place for young and older children. It was one of the most pleasant amusment parks I've ever been too! It's located on a mountain side, under big huge pine trees so it was shady and cool. There were probably 20 rides for 1 year olds and up. It was perfect because Lucas and his friends could go on all the rides by themselves and really have fun. They also have a Gondola, Train, Water Fountains, Animals to Feed, Yummy Treats and Wonderful Candy and Toy Stores! If you get a chance, you should really go! They have a great Military discount too!
First ride of the day and not really sure about everything...
This one was his favorite because he could control the up and down movement of his airplane...a real pilot!
We even got to see Santa and his house. Lucas was sure to thank him for his bike and toys he got last December!
On top of the Ferris Wheel...Mommy's favorite! This was a big deal because he's excited about the ferris wheel in his Go Dog Go! book so it all came to life when he got to ride one too!
The view of the Ferris Wheel going around and around!
What a fun day! Highly recommended!
Water Fun!
Boy do we love the Slip-N-Slide!You know what?! Lucas is getting really good at it too. The hill helps of course but he's got the routine down. "One. Two. Three. GO!" Run, run, run...almost stop and slide! A couple times he hit the grass so we had to make a landing pad with one of the beach towels. It worked really well and boy was he happy!
Here's my favorite video...
coming soon
Grandma & Grandpa Jakulewicz's House
Hello Everyone! I'm sorry again for the delay in my posts. It's amazing how busy things get just before moving. We are trying to squeeze in as many visits as possible before heading to Ohio on August 5th. Less than one month to go and an amazing list of "things to do" which somehow will have to get done...I hope!
Two weekends ago we went to my parents house to visit and give everyone a little change of scenery. It was a great visit and Lucas had a ball of course!
Hanging out in the shade!
Cinnamon Roll Heaven! Sticky goodness!
New camp chair for the 4th of July camping trip planned to Ouray and Ridgeway, CO...Mommy's most favorite place ever!
Getting ready to go ride bikes with Daddy! Check out that sweet helmet!
Grape stuffed smile...he was very proud!
Morning cuddles with Grandma! Mommy and Daddy loves these too and we were able to sleep in until 8:30 which is unheard of. What a treat!
Lucas' photo of Grandpa...
and Grandma too! What a great weekend, THANK YOU! We love you both very much.
Two weekends ago we went to my parents house to visit and give everyone a little change of scenery. It was a great visit and Lucas had a ball of course!
Hanging out in the shade!
Cinnamon Roll Heaven! Sticky goodness!
New camp chair for the 4th of July camping trip planned to Ouray and Ridgeway, CO...Mommy's most favorite place ever!
Getting ready to go ride bikes with Daddy! Check out that sweet helmet!Grape stuffed smile...he was very proud!
Morning cuddles with Grandma! Mommy and Daddy loves these too and we were able to sleep in until 8:30 which is unheard of. What a treat!
Lucas' photo of Grandpa...
and Grandma too! What a great weekend, THANK YOU! We love you both very much.
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