Monday, December 31, 2012

I found a dinosaur in the Christmas Tree

Miscellaneous Ramblins & Pics





Katie, Lincoln and Porter were in town for a few weeks and were leaving just before Christmas.  We decided we should get them a family Christmas present and give it to them before they left. Lincoln celebrated his 3rd Birthday here in Boise and in Utah. He received lots and lots of trucks to play with. He also got a book and some other fun toys. Sue and I decided to get their family something we thought they really need and would enjoy. We bought them a Canon digital video camera. Our only stipulation was that they have to send us videos every now and again. Sue wrapped the present up real nice and set it under the tree. A couple days before they were to leave we asked Lincoln if he wanted to help his Mom unwrap their Christmas present. Lincoln was all excited. Katie and Lincoln sat at the table and unwrapped the present together. When they wrapping paper was off, they had a plain box with lettering on it. They needed a knife to cut open the box to see what was in it. When the box was opened, Katie pulled out a new video camera, then a battery pack and instructions. The last thing out was a camera bag with some accessories. Katie looked pretty happy with the gift and began inspecting the camera. Lincoln looked a little solemn. Sue said to Lincoln, “Hey Lincoln, isn’t that a cool gift? You can take video of everyone now.” With a sad look on his face Lincoln stared at the box and whispered quietly.  “I wanted a truck”.

 

 
Lincoln took to my IPAD rather quickly and learned how to get on the internet and find videos to watch. He watched truck video, Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and several new ones I wasn’t familiar with.  Many were educational videos. There was a talking train, some guy named TuTitu, and I couple other I can’t remember.  One was in Spanish. I would watch some of the videos with him and help him find certain sites. I remember well the song “Lots and Lots of Trucks”. In fact, there are times I can’t get it out of my head and it drives me batty. We had to be careful with Link and budget his IPAD time, otherwise he could spend hours watching videos. He did pretty well and always turned it off and did other activities when asked.  One evening, Lincoln was worn out and kind of grumpy. Katie tried to cheer him up but he wasn’t biting. Katie then tried the baby approach and talking to him like a baby said, “Does the baby need a diaper change?”

Lincoln sharply said, “No”. 

Katie tried again, “Should we try a binky?”

Lincoln’s reply.  “No.”

 Kaite. “Should we try a bottle?”

Lincoln again. “No”. He was getting tired of this game.

I then tried my hand by saying, “Shall we try IPAD?”

Lincoln was silent for a long time. No one else said anything.

Lincoln then looked at his Mom and softly said “Let’s try IPAD”.
 




15   Things Katie, Lincoln and Porter did while in Idaho for 4 weeks:


Helped with Lindsey’s Wedding Open House and saw lots of old friends

Went to Utah with Lindsey and Nate for 4 days and saw old friends

Thanksgiving at home with the Oakes family

Two trips to Idaho City for the weekends to visit with Tyler’s parent and family

Katie went to the Boise Temple Rededication with Lindsey and Nate while Sue and Steve babysat the boys

Attended 2 of Heaton’s basketball games of which Boise won both

Visited the Doctor and Lincoln got a shot

Visited the Orthodontist after Katie broke her permanent retainer

Went to the Veteran’s Cemetery and saw Grandma Joyce’s grave and Lincoln watched a backhoe dig and move dirt 

Went to the Train Depot and saw Big Mike and the fish ponds

Went to the MK Nature Center and saw the fish and a Sturgeon

Katie and Sue went to the Discovery Center and the Bodies Revealed display while Steve babysat.

Katie enjoyed a night out with friends and no kids. Sue and Steve enjoyed a night in with 2 grandkids

They went through a cardboard box tunnel multiple times. Katie included.

They put up and decorated Oma and Opa’s Christmas tree. Lincoln said it was beautiful


Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Lunch IS Lincoln ... or Porter

Good thing those gators had their backs to us or they might have thought Porties looked like a pretty yummy snack!
No rest for the weary.  The boys were home just a few days before their parents drug them on another trip.  
 Lincoln was pleased as punch to get to dig all day.
 Porter was not pleased and his mom gave him lots of punch to try to keep him quiet.
 But he did like crawling around all on his own.


It sure was pretty, but we are glad to be home (again).

Tuesday, December 18, 2012



Things we will miss since Katie, Lincoln and Porter left

1. Small fingerprints all over the IPad screen.

2. Small palm prints on the French door windows.

3. The pitter patter of little feet running across the kitchen floor in the morning.

4. The pitter patter of small feet running across the floor at 10:30 at night, coming all the way to the bedroom, the door flung open, all the lights turned on and Lincoln running up to the bed and saying “I’s just checking on you guys”.

5. When I walk in front of the TV, hearing, “Hey, you’re covering my show”.

6. Watching Robin Hood, The Lion King, and The Grinch Stole Christmas. (it would be weird to watch them by myself, and what if somebody caught me?)

7. Playing the Pi-Une with Porter and Link.

8. Letting Lincoln feed the ducks and chickens.

9. Walking in circles around the house, bent over, with Porter holding on to just one finger.

10. Saying things like “Portie Pants” or “Hey, you’re burning the chow” or "Oo-da-lolly" without getting weird looks.

11. Getting puked on.

12. Watching the dog lick puke up off the floor.

13. Car seats.

14. Playing with trucks and dinosaurs.

15. Falling asleep on the couch waiting for Lincoln to get tired enough to go to bed.

16. Singing “Lots and Lots of Trucks”.

17. Bob the Builder.

18. Chocolate Chip cookies.

19. Bath time in the kitchen sink.

 20. The messy family room.