The goings on of the Havigs in their little desert haven http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:54:00 -0500 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:54:00 -0500 http://havigs.wordpress.com   While this has been a wonderful "starter home", it is time for me to spread my wings and enter a new realm of blogosphere.  I love the "gadgets" that the "new fangled homes" have and since I am not specifically homeschool oriented in my blogging, I think it might be time to move along.   I'm keeping Blogelle because I really want to expand that but my memories blog and my family blog are moving to wordpress.com http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/409764/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:54:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/409764/   December, 1989- 20 month's old     October 6, 2007   Sisters... sisters... there were never such...   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/404430/ Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:04:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/404430/ Oh boy... she just walks up to me... one hand on her back hip... one on her belly.  "Baby in here." She rubs her belly.  "Baby's seeping."    Pats belly.  "It's not a boy.  It's a curl." Oh dear... now she says... get this... baby is gong to "fall out."    Kevin tells her to get a pull up for bedtime.   She pats belly.  "I'll lay down with her." Oy. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/401156/ Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:55:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/401156/ I love this picture.  Challice made a prairie outfit complete with bonnet.  Andra looked like Hollie Hobbie in one of the pics but it is this one that captured my attention...       Ok, ok, since I mentioned Hollie Hobbie...       All she needs is a stack of books and a leather belt.  Oh, apple for the teacher of course!     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/399042/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:24:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/399042/ Braelyn bought the Canon Rebel XTi in late July.   We just got her first good lens- the Canon EF 50mm 1.8 lens.  These are the first shots out of the camera.  I think they're excellent!  I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.  Soon she'll have her own website....  Braelyn Rae Photography                     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/396472/ Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:19:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/396472/ http://www.lornasroses.com/blog/lornaclip.MOV   For grandmas, aunts, uncles, friends, and Lornas fan club,   We decided to film a little clip of her tonight.  I'll add another one or two tomorrow. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/396469/ Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:07:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/396469/ Three years ago, I woke up around 2:30 a.m. and realized that I was probably in labor.   I puttered around the house trying to let Kevin get all the sleep possible.  After all, he had a headache and was tired.  I posted on my favorite boards and kept them updated with the latest contractions and my absolute frustration and irritation that I couldn't find the bean bag chairs and the blue towels.  I specifically wanted those blue towels.  (Nice and dark, no stains showing on them suckers!)  My grey towels were brand new and light.  Not exactly birthing towels.   I finally gave up and woke up Challice.  She didn't have a clue but was excited to know things were happening.  She took over the updates for me.  It was now around 5:30.  I gave up and woke up Kevin.  I then learned that the beanbags were thrown away and apparently every blue towel in this family was dirty.  We gathered all the stuff together, I built a huge leaning post on my bed, and geared up for the birth.   6:00 a.m.  I realized the kids would need to get out of here.  They can't go to the bathroom without walking past my door.  I need the bathroom a lot during labor.  Nope, get the kids out of here NOW.  We called Robin Blair and she came and took the kids home.  After she left, Kevin asked who was coming to help.   Help?  I was supposed to get you help wasn't I?  oops!  (I had a bad bad bad time remembering basic things like bill paying and food consumption that pregnancy.)  I sent Challice down to get our neighbor Lynn who had volunteered to help in any way she could.  Challice raced down the street in her PJs.  (She's seen too many movies where if you don't RUN you'll be too late.  If labors were only that simple.   It was now 6:30 a.m.  You don't want to know how many trips to the bathroom I'd had by now.  Let's just say that I remembered why I LOVE indoor plumbing.  Robin Blair returned and was here by 6:45.  At 6:49 I demanded food.  At  6:50 Lorna was born.  Bless her darling little heart, she was the ugliest little thing in those first few minutes.  Thankfully, she didn't look like an alien from Doctor Who for very long and we have many adorable pictures of her since.   Since birth, her timing has been impeccable. If we said something funny, she smiled.  If we said we were out of ice cream, she frowned. She wailed at just the right times in Pastor Neipp's sermons and giggled often enough to keep him smiling.  She just has that talent.   Several of our children seemed to develop their personalities around ages two to four.  It took Lorna about two to four days.   Happy Birthday Rosy Lorna... you delight us in so many ways!         Big sister Braelyn took these pictures but insists that we try it again next week.  She wasn't pleased.  Snort.    After the photo shoot, they came home and we had the very delicious and nutritious meal of chicken nuggets and chips.  (Man I HAVE TO GET WELL).  After which there was mud pie from Baskin Robbins.  She thought blowing out the candes was the funniest thing EVER.      After this, we opened gifts.  This was hysterical.  Lorna opened her first gift, a little Kelly doll from Hannah Lloyd.  She played happily with this but Jenna was eager to give her another package.  Braelyn's.  She immediately stuck the red bow from the package on her head.  Bows go in the hair you know.  Braelyn gave her  I'll Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch.  We've worn out two of these books.  This is an absolute favorite book.       Then the fun really began.  There were stickers in the package.  She promptly slapped one on the back of her hand.  She started to open the book but saw her doll.  She reached for the doll but before she could play with it and read her book another package, from Challice, slid in front of her.  She started opening that package.  Inside was a new dress and jumper.  She wanted it on immediately so of course, she stripped.  Right there, at the table.  We've gotta work on that modesty thing just a little bit longer.   The dress was a midge *cough* big but she wore it like a ball gown.  Maybe that's what she thought it was, I don't know.  Ball gowns with pumpkins.  Happy thought indeed.  Then a bag with a Disney princess on it was plopped in front of her.  Now she had clothes to wear, puzzle (came wth dress) to play with, doll to hold, book to read, stickers to stick...... AAAAAAAKKKKKKKk what's a kid to do?!   She opened the bag of course.  Tissue paper flew out of the bag at lightning speed.  Whatever was in the bag (I never got to see!  hee hee) flew out wrapped in tissue too.  Once the bag was empty she looked at it, slightly confused, and then slipped it on her arm.  Must be a purse.  They finally retrieved the actual gift for her but by now Andra had passed off another package.  Lincoln Logs from mom and dad.   You should have seen it.  She's trying to read a book, play with a doll, slip on a bag, hold the stickers and that other thing, AND play with Lincoln Logs.  At the same time.   I must say the look of relief when she glanced at the the upper shelf in the living room was comical.  Later she looked again as if she was ready for round two   Thankfully for all of us, there was no round two.  I cannot imagine how that child coud have opened anything else at that point.  That is the advantage and disadvantage of having older siblings who have ready cash.  Birthdays and Christmas have more "stuff" attached.  But as one who loves to give myself, I have to just shut my trap and let them enjoy giving.    It was a great day.  G'night.             This must be the hidden gift in the tissue!     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/388127/ Sun, 9 Sep 2007 00:16:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/388127/ Just had to share this ticklefest moment.   1.  It proves that Kevin isn't always a cycling mad scientist.   2.  It shows what happens daily around here.  Kevin is quite the tease.   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/385053/ Tue, 4 Sep 2007 14:46:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/385053/ Ok, you all know we're a little weird.  That won't surprise anyone.  One of our many quirks is the general disdain for band-aids.  I learned it at home.  Wounds need to "breathe" to heal and all that jazz.  Later, when I became a mom, I just never bought them.  My children, the improvisers that they are, would get a cut or scrape and just go to the bathroom, wad up some toilet paper, and slap it on the wound until it quit bleeding.   Don't ask who got the idea in the first place or why but hey, it works.  So, with that in mind...   Picture the scene:   Lorna skips merrily through the hallway.  Lorna falls flat on her face/shoulder.  Lorna wails.  Lorna stands up again and screams.....         wait for it....       You know what is coming....     TOILET PAPER!!!!   Yes... only in the Havig house would injury to a shoulder produce a cry for TOILET PAPER.   Proof you ask?  Ok.... how's that little baby... it was even funnier in the hallway with the swamp cooler making the TP flutter like leaves in the breeze.         I love the first one.... WOE IS ME....   SNORT. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/385004/ Tue, 4 Sep 2007 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/385004/ They say a picture is worth 1000 words.  Well, I'd love to just let the pictures do the talking but I can't.   First, this bathroom was absolutely disgusting.  The paint was peeling, the walls had small holes from where old things hung, and of course, not to be outdone, the door knob made a huge hole in the wall when we removed the bottom molding 3 years ago.  (forgot to put it back.  BAD MOVE)   The shower also is getting new caulking and a DEEP SCRUB.  Just in case you were curious.   Here is my eldest son, not quite 13 yet, patching holes and painting the bathroom.  I have included a picture of my mad scientist looking husband as he taped up the wires and measured for a new fixture.                       Today they will finish the south wall and the west wall for sure.  The east wall (the one with the window) is almost completely done now... I need new pics)  The North wall still has some patching and stuff to do.)  Then they'll go get my beadboard! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/384011/ Sun, 2 Sep 2007 16:46:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/havigs/384011/