Sunday, July 26, 2009
Anna & Celie
Miss Fashionista & Miss I now know how to make a goofy smile face at the camera when mom says say cheese.
Some New pics of Jake
It only took about 100 pictures to get these 4. He is moving all over the place these days. Hard to keep him still.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Drawings & Words by Celie
Celie has taken a new interest in spelling out words. She has also taken an interest in spelling words and actually trying to write her letters with VERY little assistance. She also has been drawing "pictures." (things that can be recognized rather than scribbles on a page. Here are her latest creations.
Her Name.
Can you guess what this is? This is an Ostrich.
How about this one? Nope, it is not an ostrich with wings, but a bee.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Watch out!
I think that we are going to have to Jake proof the 1st floor a lot sooner than we thought. He has started to put his knees underneath him and can almost support himself on all fours. He scoots around like a champ, so I do not think it will be long before he is really crawling. Then we are all in a lot of trouble and running around. Maybe I will finally get rid of some of the baby weight.
Jake stats
Bob took Jake to the Drs. for his 6 month visit this past Monday.
He is 27.5" long - 90% height
17.08 lbs. - 50% weight
17.75 cm - head circumference - 50%
The NP said that he is doing great and that we can add a few more things to his diet. She saw his tooth buds, but nothing REALLY popping yet. Poor thing. It isn't easy on him. Bummer. He also got 3 shots, but Bob said that he was a trooper. It was sad to see the little bandaids on his little thighs.
He is 27.5" long - 90% height
17.08 lbs. - 50% weight
17.75 cm - head circumference - 50%
The NP said that he is doing great and that we can add a few more things to his diet. She saw his tooth buds, but nothing REALLY popping yet. Poor thing. It isn't easy on him. Bummer. He also got 3 shots, but Bob said that he was a trooper. It was sad to see the little bandaids on his little thighs.
Recent Pictures
Here are some pics for recent moments at the Ostroski household and at a friend's daughters graduation party.
Celie still loves to play Violet Incredible - however, this time she was Violet Cowgirl Incredible making a funny face - Uncle Tom taught her how to do that.
Here is Bob and Jake at the graduation Party. I love the look on Jake's face. He is such an awesome baby. (yes, I am knocking on wood).
Here is our fashionista, Miss Anna. Note the Dress that she is wearing? That is really Celie's shirt. :) The shoes, are Cinderella glass slippers. She was delivering the mail, I guess. She is so fashion forward. I love it.
Celie still loves to play Violet Incredible - however, this time she was Violet Cowgirl Incredible making a funny face - Uncle Tom taught her how to do that.
Here is Bob and Jake at the graduation Party. I love the look on Jake's face. He is such an awesome baby. (yes, I am knocking on wood).
Here is our fashionista, Miss Anna. Note the Dress that she is wearing? That is really Celie's shirt. :) The shoes, are Cinderella glass slippers. She was delivering the mail, I guess. She is so fashion forward. I love it.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
The Incredibles
We had declared movie night and the girls decided to watch The Incredibles. After the movie, Celie said, "Mom, Dad, I have a great idea. I can be Violet, Anna can be Dash, Daddy - you can be Mr. Incredible, and mom, you can be Elasta Girl, and Jake can be Baby Jack Jack, Doesn't that sound like a great idea?" I thought it did considering, it would be wonderful to have a body like Elasta girl - but Celie decided that she wanted a mask - that we ALL needed masks. So, what does a mother do - she tries to download mask patterns to hopefully, curb the need. Nope. It doesn't do. So what does the a Superhero Mom do? She makes masks - for EVERYONE. Here we are - being Super Heros.
The man
YES! I know!!! I have been delinquent in writing. But part of the reason is because I have been trying to get some great pics of Jake. He has the BEST smile. But every time I try to capture it - he moves - see below.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Easter
We spent Easter Sunday at the Farm. We drove down for the day. When we got there, I helped Mrs. O with getting things together for our Easter luncheon. The girls played around. Right before lunch, we had to go outside and make a moss basket for the easter bunny. I guess it is a german tradition. The kids would make a basket or bowl out of moss that was found in the woods and they would leave it for the easter bunny. While they ate or slept, the easter bunny would come and leave colored eggs for the children. So, we had to do this with Aunt Shirley and Aunt Viv. They showed the girls how to make the baskets.
Then we labeled each basket for each one of the kids. And then we went inside to eat our lunch.
When we came out after lunch, this is what we found. The girls used their baskets to gather the eggs.
Here are the girls in front of the beautiful display of daffodils with their eggs from the easter bunny at the farm next to the log house.
After lunch and eggs, we all went for a hike and a ride to Celie's lodge. Afterwards, Nick, Erin & Hallie stopped by and the girls played. It was a good easter and we headed back up the road to get home before it was too late.
Then we labeled each basket for each one of the kids. And then we went inside to eat our lunch.
When we came out after lunch, this is what we found. The girls used their baskets to gather the eggs.
Here are the girls in front of the beautiful display of daffodils with their eggs from the easter bunny at the farm next to the log house.
After lunch and eggs, we all went for a hike and a ride to Celie's lodge. Afterwards, Nick, Erin & Hallie stopped by and the girls played. It was a good easter and we headed back up the road to get home before it was too late.
Long time
I am sorry to my readership for the long delay in posting.
Life has, well, been hectic. I have been working part-time and now full time, but only for a short time. I interviewed with a software company last week and might potentially have another interview happening in the next week or so. It is very frustrating.
Bob will be starting one of his classes he needs for a pre-req on the 26th. It will be M-Thursday nights from 5:45 to 10pm. So, it is going to be a very busy summer.
The girls & Jake are growing like weeds. I plan on posting some pics from Easter and will try to get some more pics of everyone posted in the next couple of days. Please be patient with us.
Life has, well, been hectic. I have been working part-time and now full time, but only for a short time. I interviewed with a software company last week and might potentially have another interview happening in the next week or so. It is very frustrating.
Bob will be starting one of his classes he needs for a pre-req on the 26th. It will be M-Thursday nights from 5:45 to 10pm. So, it is going to be a very busy summer.
The girls & Jake are growing like weeds. I plan on posting some pics from Easter and will try to get some more pics of everyone posted in the next couple of days. Please be patient with us.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Goo Goo over the Man of Pork
O.K. So, I have never been one that has fallen all over myself by the presence of celebrities. I have never wanted to pay BIG bucks to see a particular band because I was SO in love with the band or a member there of. However, I do have to say that idea of taking a cooking class with Michael Symon overwhelmed me.
Bob got me a cooking lesson in comfort food with the Foodnetwork's newest Iron Chef for X-mas. He has 2 restaurants here in Cleveland and 1 he just opened in Detroit - Roast. He is an interesting character with an infectious laugh. His restaurant Lolita is the one that I raved about back in November.
I did take my camera with me to take some pictures. I was hoping to get one of me with him, but I chickened out. I didn't want to seem too much like a star crazed fan. But hey - I did get a few of him cooking.
He cooked/demonstrated the entire meal. It was Pot Roast over creamy cheesy polenta, a creamy tomato & blue cheese soup and a sweet potato & apple & pear crisp. He showed various techniques and fielded many cooking related questions in the process. I was very impressed by the amount of information that was provided and how much I learned even without lifting a hand to cook. Then after the demonstration of all of the courses, we were seated and served the meal with pairings of wine. YUMMY!!! can only describe the meal. I almost felt guilty that I left Bob and the girls to chocolate chip waffles. Almost. We also received cards with the recipes on them. I have made the pot roast 2 times once with the polenta and once with mashed potatoes. Bob prefers the mashed potatoes.
I wish I had the funds to take more of his classes because I have a feeling the vacancies will be hard to come by. He just won a James Beard award and is coming out with a cook book in November. Maybe next year.
Here he is explaining the importance of searing the roast prior to putting it in the oven.
Here he is whipping up the creamy tomato soup in the Vitamix Blender. (this is my next high end purchase - this commercial blender is INCREDIBLE. However, they have an annual sale - this weekend - mother's day - where they are 1/4 of the price. Which definitely makes it a little more palatable for an expense. One of those dream expenditures.)
Here he is making the crisp. He admits to having hot hands so he doesn't do desserts well. That is why he hires the best pastry chef that does all of the desserts for his restaurants. He doesn't do it very well and relies on his pastry chef to do it.
Bob got me a cooking lesson in comfort food with the Foodnetwork's newest Iron Chef for X-mas. He has 2 restaurants here in Cleveland and 1 he just opened in Detroit - Roast. He is an interesting character with an infectious laugh. His restaurant Lolita is the one that I raved about back in November.
I did take my camera with me to take some pictures. I was hoping to get one of me with him, but I chickened out. I didn't want to seem too much like a star crazed fan. But hey - I did get a few of him cooking.
He cooked/demonstrated the entire meal. It was Pot Roast over creamy cheesy polenta, a creamy tomato & blue cheese soup and a sweet potato & apple & pear crisp. He showed various techniques and fielded many cooking related questions in the process. I was very impressed by the amount of information that was provided and how much I learned even without lifting a hand to cook. Then after the demonstration of all of the courses, we were seated and served the meal with pairings of wine. YUMMY!!! can only describe the meal. I almost felt guilty that I left Bob and the girls to chocolate chip waffles. Almost. We also received cards with the recipes on them. I have made the pot roast 2 times once with the polenta and once with mashed potatoes. Bob prefers the mashed potatoes.
I wish I had the funds to take more of his classes because I have a feeling the vacancies will be hard to come by. He just won a James Beard award and is coming out with a cook book in November. Maybe next year.
Here he is explaining the importance of searing the roast prior to putting it in the oven.
Here he is whipping up the creamy tomato soup in the Vitamix Blender. (this is my next high end purchase - this commercial blender is INCREDIBLE. However, they have an annual sale - this weekend - mother's day - where they are 1/4 of the price. Which definitely makes it a little more palatable for an expense. One of those dream expenditures.)
Here he is making the crisp. He admits to having hot hands so he doesn't do desserts well. That is why he hires the best pastry chef that does all of the desserts for his restaurants. He doesn't do it very well and relies on his pastry chef to do it.
Baking with the Girls
It is always a challenge - to bake without the girls wanting to help. Most of the time it is fun and I am willing to "try" and be patient and let them help. It is good for all of us. Well, Bob wanted some Chocolate Chip cookies and so the girls and I set out to make some.
Anna is fearless. She loves working the mixer, pouring in ingredients, etc. This was definitely a time of comic relief. See for yourself below.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Another Bear Hunt
On Sunday, we decided to go for another bear hunt. This time we parked along the Parkway and headed west along a path that I thought might be easier because I didn't think that it had any hills. I was sadly mistaken. There were hills, but small ones.
Prior to leaving, I put pigtails in BOTH of the girls hair. Celie was used to it, but Anna was not. She didn't want to stay still to let me get them even, so one is off to the side while the other is in the back. She kept them in the entire time.
Jake did his usual take a nap the entire time we are bear hunting.
A bridge in the reservation park. The bear could have been in there.
Anna didn't want to walk anymore, so up on dad's shoulders she went because Celie & Jake were occupying the stroller.
Celie peeking through "sun roof" of the stroller.
Prior to leaving, I put pigtails in BOTH of the girls hair. Celie was used to it, but Anna was not. She didn't want to stay still to let me get them even, so one is off to the side while the other is in the back. She kept them in the entire time.
Jake did his usual take a nap the entire time we are bear hunting.
A bridge in the reservation park. The bear could have been in there.
Anna didn't want to walk anymore, so up on dad's shoulders she went because Celie & Jake were occupying the stroller.
Celie peeking through "sun roof" of the stroller.
Recent Pics
They are admiring each other's cool hair do. :)
Jake has been giving us some great smiles. It is a challenge to capture them though.
I love this picture.
Job Hunting - update
Both Bob and I are still looking for jobs.
Kelly Update:
I did have an interview with a company in the Cleveland area, but that was over 3 weeks ago and I have not heard anything back from them. I did get brave (I believe, on my part) and called to see where they were in their process. I did not receive a call back. So, I am taking that one off my list. I have applied to several other jobs, but haven't heard anything back from anyone. I also met with a recruiter that only places people in a direct hire situation. She doesn't have anything for me currently, but you never know what might come up.
In the mean time, I do have a part time job. I am working as an admin assistant for a law office and funeral home. It is very interesting, really. I work about 20 hours a week. I answer phones, help with reports, filing, faxing, etc. Normal office stuff. So far it has been great. I am earning a little extra cash and I am helping my friend's husband. So, it is a win win situation. They are also very flexible in knowing that I am really looking for a permanent gig and if that happens, then I will not be working anymore for them.
Bob Update:
He continues to pursue the possibility of going back to school to become a nurse. He has applied to KSU, but is also looking at some other schools as well. It all depends on the time line for the various programs. He has looked and applied for other jobs in the area, but nothing has hit. He did receive a 2nd phone interview with Abbott Labs - I am not sure if I posted that or not. That was a couple of weeks ago. They just got in touch with him yesterday and want him to come out for an onsite interview some time this month. So, we are trying to work on some dates so that we ALL may go out there and be able to see the area and some family as well. We will see how it goes. We are not convinced that it is the correct move for us, but we are trying to keep an open mind about everything. We are also trying to keep all of our balls moving forward.
Keep your fingers crossed for us.
Kelly Update:
I did have an interview with a company in the Cleveland area, but that was over 3 weeks ago and I have not heard anything back from them. I did get brave (I believe, on my part) and called to see where they were in their process. I did not receive a call back. So, I am taking that one off my list. I have applied to several other jobs, but haven't heard anything back from anyone. I also met with a recruiter that only places people in a direct hire situation. She doesn't have anything for me currently, but you never know what might come up.
In the mean time, I do have a part time job. I am working as an admin assistant for a law office and funeral home. It is very interesting, really. I work about 20 hours a week. I answer phones, help with reports, filing, faxing, etc. Normal office stuff. So far it has been great. I am earning a little extra cash and I am helping my friend's husband. So, it is a win win situation. They are also very flexible in knowing that I am really looking for a permanent gig and if that happens, then I will not be working anymore for them.
Bob Update:
He continues to pursue the possibility of going back to school to become a nurse. He has applied to KSU, but is also looking at some other schools as well. It all depends on the time line for the various programs. He has looked and applied for other jobs in the area, but nothing has hit. He did receive a 2nd phone interview with Abbott Labs - I am not sure if I posted that or not. That was a couple of weeks ago. They just got in touch with him yesterday and want him to come out for an onsite interview some time this month. So, we are trying to work on some dates so that we ALL may go out there and be able to see the area and some family as well. We will see how it goes. We are not convinced that it is the correct move for us, but we are trying to keep an open mind about everything. We are also trying to keep all of our balls moving forward.
Keep your fingers crossed for us.
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