Finnegan's Web

Chuck-E-Cheese

2011-12-11T13:02:00.000-08:00

I have been talking about it for a year...and it finally came! My Chuck-e-cheese birthday party!
Lots of buddies came and we played games and ate pizza.

Chuck-E- Cheese himself came out and placed a crown on my head.

I got to go into the ticket blaster to try and collect as many tickets as I could in 30 seconds.

King for the day! Thanks friends.

Deckin' the Halls

2011-11-27T18:23:00.000-08:00

After a fun thanksgiving...
It was time for the family to start decorating the house for Christmas.

This was the first time that dad let me come up on the roof with him to help hang the lights on the house.

Turkey Time

2011-11-26T18:29:00.000-08:00

We had a fun time at Uncle Rick and Aunt Mandy's house for Thanksgiving.
There were lots of people, and lots of good food.

The next morning we went to the Christmas parade downtown, and got to play a lot over the weekend at the hotel swimming pool!

We also got to ride the carousel at Westlake, and spend some time with Uncle Ty and Aunt Tara.

These are my "enemy eyes"

Montana 2010

2010-08-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

We went with Uncle Ty to the Yellowstone River to try and catch ourselves some fish. I got to ride in THE FRONT SEAT, and that made all the difference in the world!

Here I am casting a line, but the fishing wasn't good, so we spent some time wading in the river, repairing the boat motor, and getting ourselves off sandbars. Just joking with you Uncle Ty, I had a blast.

It was pretty warm in Billings, so we spent lots of time in the water. We found this park that had some fun water geysers.

I had fun running around chasing baby sister.

Here we are on Julie-Lulie's porch swing getting ready for some more swimming, and some yummy turkey dinner.

Aunt Julie Lulie got out the car wash again for us this year. Baby Merritt got to drive the Razor through the carwash.

Here is a picture of my dad rescuing my cousin Jessie after she fell in the pool. Thanks for helping her dad.

I guess they wear funny looking swimming trunks in Montana, huh Cousin Jessie?

We had some pretty fun days, and now we were winding down reading some books before bed.

One day we went to Red Lodge to have fun exploring. Here we are playing in Aunt Julie-Lulie's and Uncle Jim's front yard at their cabin.

We took a trip up the Beartooth Pass. There was an amazing view of the entire valley, and a HUGE field at the top where I could run and play. We made it all the way to Wyoming, and new state for me and my baby sister...

...and lickity split, we were back in Montana!

Huge field (exhibit A)

Huge field (exhibit B)

Huge field (exhibit C)

ya ya.... exhibit D.

The Montana Fair was in Billings. Here I am with dad on the bumper cars.

and I rode the Ferris Wheel with mom.

the giant slide...

...was super fast with dad!

I got to drive an Air Force helicopter with mom.

I drove Richard Petty's race car.

I got behind the controls of a steam engine.

We also got cowboy and cowgirl hats!

We had a fun time in Montana! Thanks family for making it such a fun time for all of us.

Opening Day 10'

2010-04-12T23:01:00.000-07:00

Full tank of gas...$40

2 tickets to opening day...$120

Cotton Candy, slice of pizza, and some dippin' dots... $24

Parking garage...$30

New Mariners sweatshirt...$45 (ouch)

Spending opening day with your Son, even thoough the home team lost...
wait for it...
AWESOME!

MS Walk

2010-04-10T23:55:00.000-07:00

Today my family walked together at the MS wlak in Bellingham.

At the end of the walk they had some fun activities, including face painting. I got a gecko.

Happy family, sporting the 3 mile smile.

The sign on my back read, "I am walking for Grandma Joan." Love you grandma.

Happy Birthday Baby Sister

2010-04-09T00:08:00.000-07:00

Welcome to baby sister's birthday party!

I am excited to have family coming over. :)

These were our Easter baskets this year.

Showing sister how to open presents.

Showing sister how to eat cake!

Small perks for attending baby sister's birthday party...I got some presents too.

This is my playdough pasta machine.

Uncle Ty reading me a story.

Say cheeseburger.

Making pasta...

Planning a secret attack on dad with Uncle Ty.

Happy Easter Bunny

2010-04-04T23:22:00.000-07:00

We had a fun time dying Easter eggs! I showed baby sister what it was all about.

Baby sister showed me how to smash eegs together. :)

I also had a fun time making sugar cookies with Grandma Powell.

sooo many colors to taste.

At church, we had an Easter egg hunt. I am not a big fan of hanging out on the steps at church, but dad guaranteed that I would get to hunt for eggs if I sat up there with my pals.

I am a pretty fast egg collector!

Family photo...me with some candy stash in my mouth!

This is "Scuba Dude". I got him in my Easter basket. I had to make sure that scube dude worked right, so we tested him out in the bath tub.

Scuba dude performed very well, and has even taught me to put my face under water now!

Space Needle

2010-03-27T23:11:00.000-07:00

We were all very excited to go to the Space Needle for the very first time today...we couldn't get to Seattle fast enough! "Do you see the space needle yet?"

As we were waiting in the liiinnneeee, I got a little bit catious about riding to the top, especially when I could see all the rides at the fun center just under the needle.

It was fun to be up there, but the 5 minute tour was good for me. I was ready to get back down and ride some rides at Seattle Center!

Here is the fireman ride!

It had a real fire hose that we used to put out fires.

And here I am riding the roller coaster with mom. I sure do want to go back to the Space Needle someday and ride all these rides!

Teddy Bear Tea

2010-03-18T23:43:00.000-07:00

At playgroup today we had a Teddy Bear parade and tea party. We have been learning all about the 3 little bears, and to celebrate, we all got to bring in a teddy bear to celebrate.

We are getting ready for our parade.

I got to be the leader of th eparade today. Everyone got to carry their bear, and we went through some of the "big kid" classrooms during our parade.

After the parade, we had a teddy bear tea party!

Hanging out at the tea party with my pals.

It was a nice day outside, so after our party, I took my friend Ella for a ride in the kiddie kopter.

Fort Building Fireman

2010-02-28T00:31:00.000-08:00

Just some pictures to keep you up to date on what is going on in our house.

This is the fort that I built with dad and baby sister.

My sister likes to wear hats, just like me.

We have been having fun playing with Mr. Potatoe Head.

I put on a performance of, "3 little kittens have lost their mittens."

Mt. Baker 10'

2010-02-15T00:43:00.000-08:00

We hit the slopes again this year. Mom got to come skiing too!

Getting ready at the car. It takes a lot of work getting my parents geared up. :)

I had to give mom a few tips on how to board the rope tow.

...but after a rough try #1, we figured it out.

Let's go fast turned into, "Let me try on my own."

I have great balance...just not so good at directing my skiis yet. Dad was pretty certain that if I got to far away from him that I would have made it all the way down to the chairlift #2. Next year we are bringing the rope.

Sunny Day in the Park

2010-02-11T00:53:00.000-08:00

Truck Birthday

2009-12-14T14:01:00.000-08:00

Away in the Manger

2009-12-13T17:20:00.000-08:00

Show and Tell

2009-12-01T16:13:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Our Home

2009-12-01T15:36:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Weekend

2009-11-29T16:16:00.000-08:00

Dawgs v. USC... and me!

2009-09-21T00:59:00.001-07:00

My Dad, Granpa Kenny and I went to Husky Stadium this weekend, for my first Husky game!
This is a shot from the Northgate park & ride waiting for the bus.

A little rain, but not on our parade.

Huskies Win. The kid's first game and the Huskies beat #3 USC.

The magic is back on Montlake!

A fun day, from Military jets, to barking dawgs, and a HUSKY WIN!

Woof!

T-ball

2009-09-12T17:05:00.000-07:00

Camp Lutherwood

2009-07-29T00:45:00.000-07:00

Billings Trip

2009-07-17T01:10:00.000-07:00

Caitlin's Graduation

2009-06-12T00:53:00.000-07:00

What I Do For Fun

2009-06-07T01:20:00.000-07:00

Summa-Time!

2009-06-02T00:56:00.000-07:00

Bothel F.D.

2009-05-26T01:12:00.000-07:00

Finn Adventures

2009-05-09T12:16:00.000-07:00

Aunt Mandy the Baby Sitter

2009-04-25T23:25:00.000-07:00

Finn the Flower Farmer 2009

2009-04-25T23:21:00.000-07:00

Take me Fishing

2009-04-25T23:13:00.000-07:00

Finnegan Shots

2009-04-25T23:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter 2009

2009-04-12T19:27:00.000-07:00

The Easter bunny brought me a tool bucket to put all of my tools in.

...and my sister bought me a new bicycle, trying to butter me up to the idea of having a baby sister...but that isn't a problem, because my baby sister is C-U-T-E! I give her kisses all the time.

My Big Brother t-shirt.

I had a chocolate bunny in my tool bucket.

Welcome to the Family Little Sister!

2009-04-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

Introducing...my baby sister, Merritt! I have been staying at Grandma & Grandpa Powell's house the past two nights while my mom and dad went and picked me out a new sister. Today was the second day that I went and saw them at the hospital...and I asked dad if I could hold Merritt today! Look at me!

She is cute, and I like to help keep her warm and cozy.

I was even wearing my big brother t-shirt so that Merritt would immediatley recognize me.

Merritt is also starting her very own blog: www.merrittspost.blogspot.com

Thrill of Victory

2009-03-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

I'm Skiing Mt. Baker!

2009-03-27T08:44:00.000-07:00

Catching the 512 Plum line into downtown

2009-02-20T16:39:00.000-08:00

Today was a right of passage of sorts... I rode public transportation for the first time! I have been seeing the busses go by everday on my way to town, and singing about with my silly songs. It was about time that I found out what is is like to get on a bus!

Cousin Jessie and I waiting at the bus stop.

We had a 10 minute wait. Just enough time for me to eat half of my sandwich.

A school bus drove by as we waited... psyched us up a little bit.

Here is our bus! Bring us to town please.

I can't believe it...I am riding a bus!

I was at a loss for words. Everything was so cool.

Halfway into town, we moved to the back of the bus where the cool kids sit.

Thank you Mrs. bus driver, bus driver, bus driver....

And what better way to top off an inaugural bus trip than to celebrate at Mallards Ice Cream!

Family Time

2009-02-07T16:55:00.000-08:00

Overnighter to Aunt Mandy's!

2009-01-11T19:31:00.000-08:00

My mom and I drove down to see my relatives at Aunt Mandy's this weekend! Aunt Julie and Grandma Jensen were in town, and it sure was a lot of fun to go and see them.

So many people to play with...

Aunt Julie even help me set up a slide in the front room.

Look at me.

I was having so much fun that Grandma had to give it a try.

I am pushing Grandma, just a lilttle further.

The next morning I helped Aunt Julie make muffins. We were "making a moose a muffin".

I scooped the batter myself.

It was a busy day. I slept on my way back home. Thanks for the fun weekend!

The King and I

2009-01-11T19:24:00.000-08:00

We had a fun time at Sunday School this weekend! We all got to wear crowns in class, and goo on a scavenger hunt around the chruch looking for baby Jesus!

Of course we had to start out in the nursery looking through all of the toys first!

I especially like the big golden crown that we got to wear. I wore mine out to breakfast, and all the way home.

Christmas 08'

2008-12-31T20:44:00.000-08:00

Snow Day

2008-12-18T13:56:00.001-08:00

Train Birthday Party

2008-12-13T14:07:00.000-08:00

Birthday Cake

2008-12-13T13:52:00.000-08:00

Christmas Tree Hunting

2008-11-30T16:21:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-28T15:53:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T23:37:00.000-07:00

Baker Lake

2008-10-27T16:01:00.000-07:00

My Dad, Stella and I drove up to Baker Lake today to go rock shopping. It was a very nice day and I really enjoyed the drive!

We got the chance to walk around some pretty cool service roads while we were in the National Forest.

Dad thought that this might make for a good picture.

My silly dog Stella was eating grass, so I thought that I might give it a try as well.

Bouncing down the roads, and running in the outdoors. I had so much fun laughing today!

Whoa... BIG TREE

Homemade Apple Pie!

2008-10-14T22:02:00.000-07:00

Cousin Jessie and I made apple pie together today. She was the creative mind, and I was the magician!

We used Grandma Jensen's secret pie crust recipe.

Pour in the egg...

add a little flour...

now we need some spices...

add the nutmeg...

and the cinnamon...

mix in the apples...

mix it all up...

make sure the apples taste alright...

put the top onm complete with my handprint...

The finished apple pie!

Take a little nap... and when you wake up, you have a warm apple pie... YUMMMY!

...and now onto Halloween decorating!

Stoney Ridge Farm

2008-10-11T21:49:00.000-07:00

Today we went to the farm to find some pumpkins, and enjoy a wonderful sunshiney day!

I am just about done loading this truck up...

trucks...wagons... pumpkins everywhere.

We also got to feed some goats and a sheep.

I forgot to mention the turkey.

My parents were a little reluctant to let me ride the train all by myself. They thought I would try and crawl out halway to the donut shop. I proved them wrong.

Officially a member of the K.I.D. & S. Railroad.

Now off to the pumpkin patch...

How about this one mom?

or this one?

or that one?

Ahh... the great pumpkin!

We got them loaded in the wheelbarrow...

so, now back to the ranch.

Family Fun Day!

The "Vancouver" Trip

2008-10-05T21:37:00.000-07:00

My family and I went to Vancouver this weekend. Maybe we should have known better. We haven't been feeling real hot this past week. But everyone had the weekend off, and we wanted to make the most of it, so of we went.

Here I am showing how we relax. Can I say "room service"? Only problem is, we had to call room service at 1 a.m. so they could change the bed linens after I got sick! Bummer.

On Saturday, we got out and about, and saw the fish at the Vancouver Acquarium.

There was a touch pool where I got to touch a starfish, and some worm thing with horns!

But most of the weekend was spent at the hotel, not feeling very well.

Spinning Cookies

2008-09-13T21:42:00.000-07:00

We have patiently been waiting for some sunny weather this summer, and this weekend has been a delight, so we spent some time cruising around the lake this afternoon.

I took some time from my boat driving responsibilities to sit with my cousin JESSIE!

Back to boat driving... guess what happens when dad takes his hands of the steering wheel?

... we go in tight circles. I like to call it spinning a cookie!

Cousin Jessie & I

2008-09-09T21:37:00.000-07:00

My cousin Jessie moved out to Washignton this week, and I am so excited to see her, and play with her, and read books with her! I just can't wait to wake up in the morning to say hello to JESSIE!

I have been reading books to Jessie...

... and showing her a thing or two about the books I like to read! Thanks for playing with me!

Big Kid Bed

2008-09-06T16:56:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I got a big kid bed. You see, I have started getting out of my crib, so mom and dad got to thinking it was time for me to have a real bed!

I do like to crawl around, and get on the bed and read.

Look what I found in my closet... the baby bjorn. Dad and I had to play.

...and then I arried some of my stuffed animals around for a while.

Swimming Videos

2008-08-15T21:26:00.000-07:00

8 Gold Medals!

2008-08-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

I have been watching a bit of the summer olympics that are in Bejing... you know, the swimming thing, and Michael Phelps going for a record in the number of Gold Medals that he wins in one olympic games... SO...

I got into the olympis spirit, and talked my dad and grandpa into going and setting up a swimming pool for me to start getting some lap time in the pool!

Here I am filling the pool with water, checking chlorine levels, you know the drill.

just about ready.

I am thinking that if I get in the pool, it will fill faster.

I took the taxi cab to the pool today.

It was a while ride I must say. I took a few spills the hard way before I got the hang of the taxi cab.

Now I shall fill the cab with water.

And now, I shall dump a bucket of water on my face.

Family Fun on one of the few hot days this summer!

Some Pictures

2008-08-07T16:49:00.000-07:00

Playing in the Clouds

2008-08-02T20:19:00.000-07:00

I have had a lot of fun playing in my parents big white, comfortable bed lately. They call me "cloud boy", when I wrap myself in the sheets and play hide and seek.

look at me.

I still like to read every chance I get.

I wish that they would let me sleep here each night!

Summer Pictures

2008-07-12T21:50:00.000-07:00

Summer Hair Cut - and sucker drool.

Uncle Ty & Aunt Tara came to visit.

Happy July 4th!

Melissa, Tyler & Noah.

Grandma Jensen and I at the park playing.

Vancouver Island

2008-06-07T21:39:00.000-07:00

My family just got back from a fun summer vacation on Vancouver Island, Canada! I can't wait to tell you about all the pictures.

A great big whale jumped out of the parking lot while we were waiting for the ferry.

wow - a great view of birds and stuff from inside the ferry.

Dad and I are ready - let's go captain.

I crawled all over Dad on the ferry ride.

Grandpa, me, Mom.

Grandma, me, Dad, Grandpa

I got a new toy at the "Goat Market" store.

The beach = MUD!

Miles of Mud!

Here is the family in front of the Hotel where my Dad and Mom stayed on their honeymoon.

... looking for cool things on the beach.

I found a seashell.

testing out the frog boots in a tide pool.

view from our condo.

my bucket for treasure collecting.

a big tide pool with dad.

... so much room to run .

airplane sighting.

making mud with mom!

a picture of our condo from the beach.

Sandcastles!

Outdoor showers? Who would have thunk it?

stella liked the beach too!

Grandpa showing me some kite flying manuvers.

helping grandma in the kitchen.

kite flying with dad!

all on my own now.

Look everybody.

Who's the man?

This masterpiece had a moat and everything.

On the way home I read about trucks.

We had a wonderful time, and I just love the beach!

Vancouver Island Vacation

2008-06-06T22:18:00.000-07:00

musical interlude while at lunch in tofino.

playing with dad and mom along the creek.

first glance at the Ocean, I had determined I have been through swimming lessons enough times to test my luck!

good thing there were life guardson duty.

Mom and I walking hand in hand along the Ocean.

Family Fun.

Nap time = play time

back at the tide pools.

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-l!

The Grandparents and I!

Captain Jack Sparrow has found more treasure.

All in all, here is what the beach is all about!

Co-Pilot 2

2008-05-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Grandma Joan's Baptism

2008-05-11T07:44:00.000-07:00

Today at church, my grandma got baptized!

We were all very excited to be together at church.

Pastor Kevin, shedding a little light!

We all love Pastor Kevin.

Thinking Grandpa Kenny must have cracked a joke?

Congratulations Grandma!

Co-Pilot

2008-05-11T07:37:00.000-07:00

My mom got a new bike bucket for me to ride in for Mother's Day, so now we can go for bike rides together whenever we want to. Here are a few shots of us practicing in the driveway.

Hovander Park

2008-05-09T15:38:00.000-07:00

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

2008-04-25T07:54:00.000-07:00

Play Day

2008-04-23T23:31:00.000-07:00

New Bike Helmet

2008-04-23T23:26:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for summer... mom bought me a new bike helmet so that I can go for bike rides with the family! Check it out.

Taking the helmet for a test ride on my zebra.

Oh - the fun of safety helmets!

Got Books?

2008-04-23T23:17:00.000-07:00

Lately... I am a reading machine. Whenver I have a free minute, I am going to go and grab a book and read. Getting my diaper changed... I am going to read a book. I surprised my parents the other day when I climbed onto the bed and started reading a book. They came looking for me, and there I was in the middle of my bed just reading away!

I can read in the red bucket!

I can read on my bed during a diaper change.

I can read one book while dad reads me another...

... and I can read with a bike helmet on!

Red Bucket Brigade

2008-04-13T23:12:00.000-07:00

Yep, I am motoring around the house at Finnegan speed lately. I can climb everywhere: get on my bed, climb the stairs, get on the coffee table, crawl onto the couch... and even crawl into the big red bucket in my room to read a good book!

Off the Ears and Neck Please.

2008-04-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Another rite of passage today... My first time getting a haircut. I was very curious about what was going on, but I was a very good boy, and sat patiently as the hair stylist buzzed my head with the clippers.

I had to keep my eye on her from time to time.

I knew the ears were in there somewhere.

I like the sides, but if you could clean up the front a little...

Voila!

Duck Suit

2008-03-26T09:15:00.000-07:00

I got a new duck suit for Easter, and whether I am getting out of the bath tub or not, I like to wear my new robe!! Look at the fun pictures.

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T19:28:00.000-07:00

This morning I woke up to a fun surprise! It is Easter, and the Easter bunny had already stopped by to hide the Easter basket. I had a fun time opening my eggs, and then my family went to early church, and then to Grandma and Grandpa's for some yummy breakfast!

Happy Easter!

My First Easter Egg Hunt

2008-03-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

It's Mariners Season!

2008-03-22T18:35:00.000-07:00

Opening Day is on March 31! I thought I would post a little something to get everyone ready!

How to Build a Fort!

2008-03-21T19:31:00.000-07:00

Today I built a fort under the kitchen table in our dining room. Not everyone may know the steps to building a quality fort, so I thought I would walk you through some of the basic fort buidling skills that I have recently acquired.

Step 1) Pick a strong frame to be the support for your fort. I used the dining room table, but
the front room table, or even a card table will do the trick.

Step 2) Make sure that you clear out all unessessary items from around the dining room that
may fall on your head while building fort (i.e. dishes, candles, chairs). These items are
hazardous and may take up too much fun time later if you try and skirt around this
step.

Step 3) Grab several high quality linens out of your parents linen closet. I have chosen a flannel
for my project, but cotton is a good substitute, especially as we approach the summer
months. Make sure that the fabric is not too heavy as to fall off of the frame support
once it has been laid in place.

Step 4) Lay the linen over the top of the frame, and make sure that there is enough fabric to
reach all the way down to the floor on every side of the frame. Then you will have an
enclosed fort that you can play in!

Come in and see what we have going on!

I have made enough room in my fort so that I can bring toys inside, such as my little people farm, and my wind up stuffed sheep. It is important to think about space before you start such a project.

You can also welcome invited guests into your fort. Dads, Moms, and dogs love to come and play in forts with you.

As you can see, I did a little customizing on this baby! I added a rain porch, which isn't entirely necessary considering I built this fort inside our house, but it looks good, and builds skills required to take this type of project to the out of doors.

No door needed, just simply crawl under the flap on any side of the fort.

I hope that this lesson has been helpful. Be creative, and enjoy the fun that a fort provides!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2008-03-17T22:46:00.000-07:00

With a name like Finnegan, and a wee bit of Irish heritage, I felt it very important that the family got together for a traditional Irish meal to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

We got together at Grandma and Grandpa Powell's for some yummy corn beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots! We also got to hear stories from the Austin side of the family (Irish Heritage).

I stuck mostly to the green beans tonight (but they are green, and I am told that is an important element in the life of a leprechaun).

Traditional Irish meal.

I think that I get to go and pinch my parents now! Mom says that her eyes are green, and that counts as wearing green. We shall see about that!

O'Mallard's Day

2008-03-17T22:29:00.000-07:00

After dinner, we went to celebrate another Irish... umm, I mean family tradition... ICE CREAM! I got to take my family out for ice cream at Mallards.

Look at all the flavors that we can choose from! I think that I am going to try... Vanilla.

I have my money ready mom. Tell me when to give it to them, ok mom?

Last time I was here, I was eating baby food... watching my parents eat the good stuff. Boy how times have changed.

I think that I have got the hang of it.

A little bit in my mouth...

... and A LOT of bit all around my mouth!

That is what it is all about!

If I try hard enough, I think that I can touch my toungue all the way to the bottom of the ice cream cone.

AHH... Life is good!

Happy O'Mallard's Day!

~ O'Finnegan

Dump Day-- Sweet 15!

2008-03-14T21:03:00.000-07:00

Today I turn 15 months old! Today is also Friday which means my dad has the day off and we get to hang out together! So what do you suppose that we did to celebrate 15 months old and dad day off day?? We went to the DUMP! My first official trip.

It is a little cold out still, so we started off by getting our warm "duds" on.

I decided to wear my OSU Beavers camoflauge for the warm bottom layer!

And nothing better than my carhartt overalls for a day of tough work and a trip to the landfill.

I got in the backpack, and followed my dad up and down the hill as we loaded the wood pile into the truck.

I even sang songs to keep our mind off of the job at hand. My special little diddy right now is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

A job well done, we even got the tie down strap on.

A little bit of the serious look that I have been working on lately. But hey, this is serious work, and now we need to get back to work.

Have a good weekend everyone!

More of the Ordinary

2008-03-12T20:54:00.000-07:00

I know that I haven't posted many pictures and said hello lately :( We have been busy getting a lot of things done around the house with the basement remodel, but life has been clickin' on with lots of fun stuff. I thought I would post some pictures of one of my favorite hobbies...

I love to play in the tupperware cupboard! Mom and dad just can't pick up fast enough, and then I am back for the remodel job!

Depends... sometimes I decide to crawl all the way in the cabinet. Speaking of cabinets, I have mastered the baby locks on all the kitchen cabinets now, and am pretty good at getting all the doors open as well!

Just wanted to say hello ~ Finn

Valentine's Day: A History

2008-02-14T20:52:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14th. The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines", and by presenting flowers, or offering confectionery.

My Valentine flowers and confectionary came in the form of a "little people schoolbus"! Thank you Grandma Jensen!

I experimented a bit myself with the gesture of making confections for my loved one's by making and frosting sugar cookies for my mom and dad! Thanks for the idea and supplies Grandma Powell!

You can tell by the look on mom's face how good it tastes!

The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas. The association estimates that women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines. Consider this my attempt at helping the boy's team by sending out this Valentine to all my friends and family!

Happy Valentine's Day

~Finn

Guess what the Cat drug in?

2008-02-10T15:26:00.000-08:00

Grandma is coming! No, the cat didn't drag her in, but I knew that title might catch your attention, and get you to read my column!

Grandma Jensen is coming to my house for the week, and I am excited to see her, and show her all my new toys since the last time she was in town.

Here we are, reading each other nursery rhymes!

Love you Grandma. Thanks for coming to visit me!

Driver's Training

2008-02-02T17:27:00.000-08:00