Archive for August, 2008

Kville update and of course pics

aimee| August 27, 2008 7:58 pm

Well we have been pretty busy here and have been trying to enjoy the nice weather before we head into winter. It’s crazy to think that winter is just around the corner. We have been enjoying the perks of a small town. They seem to always have something fun going on for the kids (and it’s usually free). It’s usually not to crowded so Jackson gets pretty spoiled. We also finished up some projects around the house—like painting the shed, spraying to get rid of our wood bees and Tyler installed a new sink fixture in our bathroom (he’s become quit handy) :) Tyler started classes last week so we tried to get the bigger projects out of the way.

This is at a safety fair. Jackson loved the fire truck and thought it was pretty awesome that he was able to spray the fire hose

The library is right down the street from us and they had a beach day. They had a slip n’ slide, a kiddie pool with sand where you could search for turtle eggs (it went along with a book they read), moon sand, and a craft table where you could make sand dollars and little treasure chests. Jackson was a little hesitant of the slide but once he went down it he was hooked.

Painting the shed. We painted it white and red to match the house. We were so grateful to be able to get this little shed, it helps out a ton with storage. Jackson loved to help out and now is bugging us to paint his room blue. Are you loving his painting outfit? Shirtless is how we do it here in Missouri, the kid loves having his shirt off.

Jackson does a lot of play time. Here he is with his friend Chloe (who he calls Chloers) and the biking ones are with his little buddy Max. He is getting so good on his bike and scooter. Tyler’s hoping for a pro biker :)

Jackson has really been into learning how to write alphabet letters. He practices everyday. He amazes me how much he’s learning these days. He has mastered how to do the first letter of everyones name in our family and since then has learned many more. He’s also into drawing portraits—I’ll post those soon, they are a must see.

Aimee, Tyler, Jackson, Olivia—-he’s so smart!

For some strange reason Olivia loves this rug in our hallway. I put her on it the other day and was doing something in the kitchen when I heard “mom I’m being really soft”—that means trouble. When I went to see what he was talking about I found this. They sure do love each other. Jackson can always get Olivia to laugh.

And these are pics I just couldn’t resist putting up. Odee is such a sweet girl and we are loving every minute of her. She will give a smile to just about anyone who is willing to look her way.

Technical Difficulties

aimee| August 25, 2008 8:09 pm

For some reason I’m having a difficult time putting up pictures, and you know my blogs are all about the pictures.  And I know some of you only care to see pictures of the kids :)  So I’m going to try and figure out what the deal is (which really means I’m going to make Ty figure it out).  So hopefully there will be a new post soon.

“Ski Utah” vs “The Show Me State”

aimee| August 10, 2008 9:00 pm

Well we have been here in Kirksville a little over a month so we figured that it’s been enough time to make our lists of our “Kirksville likes” and “what we miss about Utah.”  So here it is.

“KIRKSVILLE LIKES”

*Didn’t have to fill our car with gas for 3 weeks (gas prices here are some of the lowest in the nation).

*Can walk almost everywhere.

*Free workout gym with free day care (perk of being a student).

*Free pass to the aquadics center (also a perk of being a student).  It’s also within walking distance.  Kids love it!

*1000 Hills Lake State Park.  This is only 10 miles from our house and beautiful.

*Our house/living above ground.

*Great, very friendly people.

*Everything is very green.

*Farmers Market.

*Jackson is loving preschool with lots of little friends to play with.

*Safe place to live.  A lot of people don’t even lock their homes, but we’re not quite to that level of comfort yet.

*No hazy inversions.

“WHAT WE MISS ABOUT UTAH”

*Family and friends (of course).

*Mountains.

*Decent radio stations.

*Our favorite restaurants (lonestar taqueria, cafe rio, citrus grill, rumbi, tsunami).

*Bike lanes.

*Target and the Costco.

*Utah grass.

*Mountain biking.

*Sunday dinners with family

These lists will grow, we know, but these are just a few things that come to mind.  One thing that is for sure, we feel at home in Kirksville.