Are 1 year old babies supposed to be able to do pull ups? I know I can't.
Luckily I had just removed the knobs.
That's my girl. Always taking time out of her busy mischievous work for a photo op.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Child Proof
Really now..... Who taught my 13 month old to climb stoves?
Are 1 year old babies supposed to be able to do pull ups? I know I can't.
Luckily I had just removed the knobs.
That's my girl. Always taking time out of her busy mischievous work for a photo op.
Are 1 year old babies supposed to be able to do pull ups? I know I can't.Luckily I had just removed the knobs.
That's my girl. Always taking time out of her busy mischievous work for a photo op.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Padre Island
This week we decided to take a trip down to the beach. It's only about a 3 hour drive to get to Corpus Christi and Padre Island, definitely worth it when you need a little break from the "winter weather" ;) We did a visit to the aquarium while there too and Danelle loved it and the weather was perfect. She just might be ready for Sea World in San Antonio...
Checking out our room with a view.
This one is for cousin Dietrich, the Pirate fan. (This was actually a replica of the Nina, one of Christopher Columbus' ships- a lot smaller than you imagined huh!)
On our way to dinner at Landry's- such good seafood! Danelle liked walking "the planks".
Playing at the pool.
The aquarium was right on the water so it had a gorgeous view.
Danelle's favorite was the dolphin show.
Somehow I came up with a shot that looks like Danelle is getting a dolphin kiss ;) down in the underwater viewing room.
Danelle "FEEDING" the very large fish.
She didn't like the sand at first- this was her first time at the beach after all.
Then Lane persuaded her to check out the water...
And then she was off exploring all on her own. She loved the beach, and so did we! Not bad for the gulf of Mexico I must say!
Checking out our room with a view.
This one is for cousin Dietrich, the Pirate fan. (This was actually a replica of the Nina, one of Christopher Columbus' ships- a lot smaller than you imagined huh!)
On our way to dinner at Landry's- such good seafood! Danelle liked walking "the planks".
Playing at the pool.
The aquarium was right on the water so it had a gorgeous view.
Danelle's favorite was the dolphin show.
Somehow I came up with a shot that looks like Danelle is getting a dolphin kiss ;) down in the underwater viewing room.
Danelle "FEEDING" the very large fish.
She didn't like the sand at first- this was her first time at the beach after all.
Then Lane persuaded her to check out the water...
And then she was off exploring all on her own. She loved the beach, and so did we! Not bad for the gulf of Mexico I must say!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
From House to Home
We've been doing quite a few house projects as of lately. Lane is putting in french doors to his office (to help keep Danelle), I have been doing lots of sewing (pillows, curtains, seat cushions, etc.) and Danelle has been keeping busy trying to help with our projects.
Before:
Semi- After, it's not done yet, but he is putting some pretty windows up above too.
The seat cushion I made, to go on the bench Lane made. Oh, and don't worry, he also made the bookcase, remember from here. 
I found these magnetic chalkboards at Pottery Barn Kids- cute huh!
The faux roman shades that I made... and the molding/paint job that Lane and I worked on (bad lighting sorry if it's hard to see it).
Before:
Semi- After, it's not done yet, but he is putting some pretty windows up above too.
The seat cushion I made, to go on the bench Lane made. Oh, and don't worry, he also made the bookcase, remember from here. 
I found these magnetic chalkboards at Pottery Barn Kids- cute huh!
The faux roman shades that I made... and the molding/paint job that Lane and I worked on (bad lighting sorry if it's hard to see it).
Mt. Bonnell
Sunday, January 25, 2009
One more from Colorado...
So many things to catch up with on the blog, but for now here's another pic from the trip.
Lane's Dad (who skied 4 days in a row!!!), Lane Jr., me and Max (brother in law) taking the picture.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Colorado Ski Trip-Rocky Mountain High!
Ok NOW, we are done with all of our Holiday Travels...yeah and it's only January 14th! We've had a lot of fun doing so much traveling, but I think I speak for Danelle and Lane when I say we are all glad to be back in our own beds and not living out of a suitcase!
Lane's family decided to do their Christmas up in Colorado and so they rented a house and let us all go Skiing/Snowboarding while the kids were babysat by them! Brilliant right!? And it just so happens I have a snowboard and all the gear...
Danelle loved hanging out with grandparents, all the aunts, uncles and cousins- her and Dietrich got a long really well! This is them hanging out in the "Pirates Cove"
Opening Christmas presents- they were a pretty good team!
Well, she did get a little distracted... this is a pretty common occurrence around here lately...how do I keep her from eating paper all the time!?!
My brother-in law has some ski pictures so I'll have to get them from him, but here's a shot of the gorgeous view... this makes me love snowboarding that much more! We couldn't have asked for better weather!
Lane and I took a hike up to Adam's Falls and it was quite peaceful with the snow falling and the beautiful mountains.
This is on a drive, checking out Lane's old house where he grew up in and all the places he would hunt and fish.
The deer that he missed. ;) kidding
After his family left on Friday we stayed till Monday with my friend Tracie and did some more visits and sightseeing. This is at Garden of the Gods. I love how it will snow, but then clear up and there will be blue skies and warm weather- I love Colorado!
Danelle decked out in her "ASPEN Style" ski outfit.
Thanks Tracie for letting us stay with you! I hope Brooke wasn't too traumatized having Danelle terrorize her all weekend!
*sorry I only had a picture of us first thing in the morning!
Lane's family decided to do their Christmas up in Colorado and so they rented a house and let us all go Skiing/Snowboarding while the kids were babysat by them! Brilliant right!? And it just so happens I have a snowboard and all the gear...
Danelle loved hanging out with grandparents, all the aunts, uncles and cousins- her and Dietrich got a long really well! This is them hanging out in the "Pirates Cove"
Opening Christmas presents- they were a pretty good team!
Well, she did get a little distracted... this is a pretty common occurrence around here lately...how do I keep her from eating paper all the time!?!
My brother-in law has some ski pictures so I'll have to get them from him, but here's a shot of the gorgeous view... this makes me love snowboarding that much more! We couldn't have asked for better weather!
Lane and I took a hike up to Adam's Falls and it was quite peaceful with the snow falling and the beautiful mountains.
This is on a drive, checking out Lane's old house where he grew up in and all the places he would hunt and fish.
The deer that he missed. ;) kidding
After his family left on Friday we stayed till Monday with my friend Tracie and did some more visits and sightseeing. This is at Garden of the Gods. I love how it will snow, but then clear up and there will be blue skies and warm weather- I love Colorado!
Danelle decked out in her "ASPEN Style" ski outfit.
Thanks Tracie for letting us stay with you! I hope Brooke wasn't too traumatized having Danelle terrorize her all weekend!
*sorry I only had a picture of us first thing in the morning!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
New Year's Traditions
These are our "new" New Year's Traditions! We started to have crab legs for New Years Eve back in PA with some friends of ours the past couple of years, and decided to keep it going.
On New Years Day we decided to start doing fondue (how can you not when you husband has access to so many wonderful cheeses). We just got one of these babies, and what better way to start off the new year (and good eating) than with melted cheese, and chocolate dipped sweets!
On New Years Day we decided to start doing fondue (how can you not when you husband has access to so many wonderful cheeses). We just got one of these babies, and what better way to start off the new year (and good eating) than with melted cheese, and chocolate dipped sweets!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Christmas 2008
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas- We just got back from spending ours in California! The week went so fast, but it was fun none the less. It was so good to see so much family, and Danelle had a lot of fun with all the attention she got!
This is some of the Metcalf cousins getting together (Congrats Belle & Kent, far right- they're pregnant with twin boys!!!! You so don't look pregnant with twins!)
Our little family on Christmas day. Guess which two just woke up from a nap...
So many Christmas Eve traditions, but of course the most common- opening 1 gift! Thanks Jensa and Ryan! Yours was the lucky one! I knew I could count on yours for a good one! She loves her new toys!
Reading in Luke is also a good tradition! Danelle helped her dad by reading her own version however... hers included a monkey.
I was so excited Danelle got to meet her GREAT Grandma Metcalf for the first time! 
Do you think she's a Denver Bronco's fan like her daddy? I totally thought of Granny when I got this one- Lane's Grandma LOVED the Broncos too. She didn't take the news of their head coach being fired too well.
When you work as hard as she does to rip open gifts Christmas morning, sometimes she has to take off some, ok all her layers.
Mmmm. What would a trip to California be without some good ol' In 'n Out!!! She had her cheeks chalk full of french fries!!! What would happen the next few days was inevitable I suppose...
This is some of the Metcalf cousins getting together (Congrats Belle & Kent, far right- they're pregnant with twin boys!!!! You so don't look pregnant with twins!)
Our little family on Christmas day. Guess which two just woke up from a nap...
So many Christmas Eve traditions, but of course the most common- opening 1 gift! Thanks Jensa and Ryan! Yours was the lucky one! I knew I could count on yours for a good one! She loves her new toys!
Reading in Luke is also a good tradition! Danelle helped her dad by reading her own version however... hers included a monkey.
I was so excited Danelle got to meet her GREAT Grandma Metcalf for the first time! 
Do you think she's a Denver Bronco's fan like her daddy? I totally thought of Granny when I got this one- Lane's Grandma LOVED the Broncos too. She didn't take the news of their head coach being fired too well.
When you work as hard as she does to rip open gifts Christmas morning, sometimes she has to take off some, ok all her layers.
Mmmm. What would a trip to California be without some good ol' In 'n Out!!! She had her cheeks chalk full of french fries!!! What would happen the next few days was inevitable I suppose...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
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