Rainy Day Fun

Yesterday the rain poured and kept us cozied up inside.

The kids wore their pj's for most of the day and we entertained ourselves with puzzles, organizing all their toys, and finally hours of creativity in the garage.

I am painting Jayden's and Zach's closet doors with layers of magnetic paint and then finishing with a coat of chalkboard paint so I will be able to hang their school work and they can doodle on them -- no more tape and tacks!

While I worked on this project I set the kids up with a huge piece of paper and some water colors and Oliver chilled in his bouncy seat.
We had a blast!

My Bio

About Me

I'm a stay-home mama of a 4 year old talk-a-holic named Jayden, and an extremely sensitive, adventure seeking 2.5 year old named Zachary. And the most precious 4 month old, Oliver Josiah. I LOVE my role as homemaker and child-rearer (is this a word?), but I couldn't do it without the continual flow of God's AMAZING Grace in my circumstances and entire being. Without Him my joy would diminish in the repetitious daily grind. Instead, I am able to laugh at the toddler messes, and marvel at their creativity.

Evacuation or mini-vacation?

Two weeks ago the hills surrounding our Moorpark home were on fire! Having been through a fire-induced evacuation before my mom and I decided to grab our bags and head to her Encinitas home to avoid any drama and/or danger.
Marty and my dad were in India so we didn't need any permission for our fun-on-the-run.

It turned out to be a super-duper time with the Ermanis' family and Montgomery family -- we had a ginormous playdate at Amanda's new home in La Costa AND we went to Legoland for the first time.

Having fun

Anna Moniz deGrassie

My little brother John is now a Father! I am a very proud sister, sister-in-law and Auntie. I hope to meet her in person very soon, but have enjoyed getting to know her beautiful face through pix from my family. Here she is...
September 9 2009
12:27 pm
8 lbs. 9 oz.
20 cm

Rocketship Dentist

Last Wednesday Jayden and Zachary took their maiden voyage to the dentist. Although apprehensive at first they were quickly won over by all the "on board" distractions like a tutorial cartoon, video game stations, play center, toy spaceship with their names on it....
This is the coolest dentist office for children I've seen and a very effective environment for calming childlike fears. This first visit included a tour of the ship (cleaning stations, treasure chest, etc), x-rays, teeth counting -- a Meet the Dentist experience. Both of them are super excited to return in 2 weeks for their first cleaning.Watching Disney's Cars while waiting for Dr. Nina to show Zach the x-rays of his teeth.
Jayden was super brave and took the first seat in the X-ray chair to show Zachary how it's done.
All smiles. No cavities.

8 Weeks