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Ciara - this one is for you.

Alex playing with our new doll house
Nick with the Shirey boys at the Air show.
Alex at the air show.
The boys with Jeff at the air show.

Hippy mama

So maybe you didn't know it, but I am a hippy through and through (aside from the drug thing). See how you match up to my hippy list, I am working on doing more but it is always a struggle to add a new habit.

1. I have always used cloth diapers. I love them and would never change, no matter how many loads I have to do a day/week. I am lazy, I do diapers every 3-5 days and I won't even tell you what they look like in this humid bug loving weather.

2. I also use cloth wipes and cloth napkins/paper towels. I have gotten Jeff to agree to this and although he sometimes uses paper napkins, he prefers the cloth. They are cleaner, bigger and just better for the environment and the family. You can reuse them several times before washing and then just throw them in with the diapers.

3. We recycle. This isn't as easy as it sounds but we do it religiously. Not only do we recycle garbage, we recycle EVERYTHING. I save cups, I will sometimes buy a different brand simply because of the package it comes in. I save every oatmeal container I use for storage and organizing toys and crafts. You would be amazed at what you can do with your garbage. I have gone so far to buy the little Gerber cups from someone online to use for homemade baby food. They rock! (if you have these and throw them away, please stop, I will pay for shipping:)

4. I don't eat fast food. Seriously, fast food accounts for 1% of the country's waste. Diapers alone account for .01%, that is a huge difference and a huge waste. I have boycotted McDonald's for the past 10 years. I refuse to even use their playground or touch their sodas (like I would drink soda).

5. We eat whole foods when possible. I love whole foods and have noticed a huge difference since eliminating "enriched" wheat products. Check the labels, everything is enriched and a lot of it has high fructose corn syrup or products I have no idea what they do added. We eat as close to whole foods as possible, it may not be the best for you (say bacon!) but it is close to its original form. If it is more than a few steps from original form, it isn't good for you and has a ton of preservatives.

6. We ride our bike. We try to ride or walk whenever possible. Not always possible but we try to choose the store closer to home or the group of them so that we can walk between them. We actually rarely shop new anyway. I shop at the Salvation Army a lot (1/2 off days) and also go to a lot of garage sales.

7. If its yellow leave it mellow, if its brown, flush it down. Think about it - 5 gallons of water PER FLUSH!

8. Faster showers, save time by not shaving (just kidding, Jeff won't let me do that) Shave with the water off or turn it off for a few minutes while you clean/shave.

9. Keep the lights off during the day, use candles. We try to keep as many lights off as possible, Nick always remembers this. We also try not to use the a/c, we live in Florida though and seriously, it is hot and humid! (and if you leave the doors open the bugs and spiders get in, doesn't happen as often as it should).

10. Buy used. Not only is it cheaper, you are recycling the item and saving a few more years from a half century in the land fill.

11. Tankless water heater. We recently installed this and it runs on electric. I actually hate it but it does save energy and water. If you run on Gas I recommend it, otherwise, skip it. We also use low water usage toilets,

So while I am trying a lot, I know I could try more. What do you do that would be helpful.

YMCA - March 20, 2008

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Nick and Alex both love to dance, this was a pretty fun night!

Reunion

Things are really good. We have been crazy busy. I got a new job, quit the daycare and then found out my old boss is going to re-open the firm. So things are really good, just really busy. I got this email and thought I would share with anyone who didn't get it. I won't be going but it looks like it will be pretty fun.

PHS Class of 1998 Ten Year Reunion

Friday-Sunday, July 4, 5, & 6, 2008

www.phsclassreunion98.com
phs98classreunion@yahoo.com

Friday: Rodeo 7:30pm—Prescott Rodeo Grounds

Our class will have its own section at The World’s Oldest Rodeo! Call Prescott Frontier Days rodeo ticket office as soon as possible to reserve tickets. They will only be held for a limited time. Tickets must be ordered by phone at (928) 445-4320. Be sure to mention that you are with the Class of 98. Tickets are $17, are located in the lower J section, and are on reserve under hold number (500-132). Enjoy a Prescott tradition with your family, friends, and ’98 alumni!


Saturday: Dinner 7:00pm—Prescott Resort

Come to our main event! We will greet familiar faces, have dinner, dancing, drinks, and enjoy presentations on Saturday night. Tickets are $45 per person. Please send checks or money orders to the address below before June 1, 2008.

Class of 1998 PHS
420 Miller Valley Road
Prescott, AZ 86301


Sunday: BBQ 11:30am—Granite Creek Park


Bring your family, friends, food, and drinks to an informal BBQ at Granite Creek Park. We will have activities for kids and adults and a last chance to catch-up with old friends.

Alex too

Okay, Alex also started walking so I thought I would show him giving it his best effort here. He has gotten a lot better since this video which was on 1/12/08. (please ignore the horrible mess that is our house, that is another thing I don't have time fore:)


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Hey stranger

So it has been a while. I have been incredibly busy and blogging has just been at the bottom of the list. Although I will occassionally check others sites I haven't had a ton of time. I thought I would post this video as it just cracked me up. They boys have been changing more and more every day. We are thinking about getting Nick into a music class as he just loves to sing and dance. He is singing the Wheels on the bus in this clip I believe. He actually is crammed into a tiny little basket (his bed) and is naked (hence the chest up shot). He was like this when I came out of Alex's room, singing at the top of his lungs - "someone's in the kitchen with DINAH, someone's in the kitchen with DINAH!". I hope everyone else is well and hopefully I will be able to post more about the current happenings soon.


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Also, I recently started a new job, working with two year olds at a daycare. I take the kids with me for 1.5 hours and then Jeff picks them up. It has been really fun (although challenging) and I am still working during the day with the two little ones at my heals. Tiring to say the least.

Happy Birthday Nick!

So today was Nick's birthday. He turned 3 today! I can't believe how fast time is flying. Lately he has been such a good boy and I am hoping it is a sign of the terrible twos passing (I'm keeping my fingers crossed). So we started out the day at Cracker Barrel, our favorite restaurant. Nick actually woke up asking to go to Cracker Barrel to have them sing and have cake. (we had pancakes instead)


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Nick loved being the center of attention. He has been waiting for his birthday for a while, he sings the birthday song to everyone!

After eating we went to play in the store for a while. Nick is always very good and today was no exception.

(a cold front just came through and we have been forced to start wearing jackets and pants, what a nice relief from the heat we have been experiencing. I believe it will only last a few days but it is exciting just the same)

Jeff had to work se we left him there and continued on to the library for story time. Nick and Alex both enjoyed it and while they don't interact much there, they remember everything for when we get home.

After Jeff got home in the afternoon we headed out for some errands and dinner at Ruby Tuesdays. While there they gave Nick a big cookie and ice-cream. He didn't like the ice-cream too much as it was too cold but loved the cookie. Both him and Alex were more interested in the macaroni than the dessert, kids can be so weird and funny!
After dinner we headed over to "Christmas Lane". It is a private residence that goes all out for Christmas. They had huge statues, moving objects, a 3 story tree, a Nativity and the highlight, a ride-on train for the kids. Nick loved it and was able to ride the train twice. Alex and Daddy waited in the car and took a little nap while Nick and I had a blast looking at all the lights and trains. All of the people working there were volunteers and it was incredible!

From this:

To this:

What a big change in his personality and abilities. It has been a great year and Nick has come a long way. We are so proud of him and his wonderful personality that just shines all the time.

And finally, here are some pictures of Nick from the past 3 years of life:

A day for Alex

So Alex had a great birthday. He got some balloons, we made a cake but didn't get a chance to eat it and he got a great Basketball present. He had a lot of fun and I know he will have even more at the boys' birthday party this Saturday. Here are some videos and pictures from that day that were just a lot of fun. I tried to stop at one or two but couldn't choose.
The birthday boy playing with his new balls.

The wonderful and best birthday balloon.
He just oozes happiness!

Alex right before bed-time when he gets really wired. He is apparently a night person, especially after his brother goes to bed!


Nick trying to get Alex to sing Happy Birthday into a recorder. Not likely.


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