The Eitzen Moskowitz Family

US

2009-09-12T10:59:00.000-07:00

At the Oliver Eitzen Lookout

Humboldt Botanical Garden Walking Mound

2009-09-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

Week 9

2009-09-10T09:50:00.000-07:00

Pictures like this make me feel really together. Meeting the needs of both boys simultaneously.

Look at that 9 week old. Such a serious face.

Kale and the Camera

2009-09-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Kale and some pictures Kale took around the house on he and Umpas matching day.

Happy Birthday Gordon (324 months) & George (2 months)

2009-09-09T22:02:00.000-07:00

We had quite the party on 9 9 9 for Gordon turning 27 (2+7=9 and a multiple of 9). George stayed awake for the whole party which was the longest he had ever stayed awake.

On the Road and the Arrival

2009-09-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

On the road on the road on the road -

This picture captures it all - George requesting milk and Kale bouncing in his carseat wanting us to get back on the road. We actually chose to sleep 1 1/2 hours from Eureka because we couldn't stand to load everyone back up into the car after dinner.

As we were finishing the drive we spotted a herd of elk bathing in Stone Lagoon. I have never seen them out in the water before. Beautiful.

Georgie hanging out with Umpa Larry.

Kale checking out the fountain in Eureka and enjoying some time not in the car.

Happy diaper changes with Grandma Kitch.

8 Weeks

2009-09-03T21:41:00.000-07:00

Writing from the other side of the tunnel. After all of the business of our last week in Vancouver before the big trip we are now on our way. Here are pictures from our first stop in Bellingham with Grandma Lene and Grandpa Steve.

Kale teaching G & G how to eat Pho

George's first teetertotter experience.

Peeking out at the world.

Week 7

2009-08-27T16:23:00.000-07:00

George is 7 weeks now and we had our final Midwife visit today. Pretty routine visit. We weighed and measured George and I got a pap smear.

George weighed in at 15lbs 13.5oz and 56 cm (22 inches) in length.

We have had a busy week around here with bouncy castle palaces and a trip to the PNE.

Kale as Sous Chef

2009-08-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

Got the Smile on Camera Finally

2009-08-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

Week 6

2009-08-20T20:41:00.000-07:00

This has been our adventure week. Sunday morning we woke both boys really early and rushed out of the house to make the 8 AM ferry to Victoria. Cousin Elena had flown north to visit Uncle Conrad and Aunt Lisa so we thought we could make the short 3 hr journey for a quick visit.

My three boys showing off on the ferry.

Kale was playing outside Conrad and Lisa's condo building when he ran up to us and told us he had been stung by a bee. He wasn't crying or upset but said his hand hurt. I searched for a bite mark but couldn't see anything. I told him the bee probably just bumped into him and sent him off to play. 20 minutes later as we are getting out of the car he tells us his hand still hurts. I take a second look and there is the bite mark and his hand has started swelling around the bite. I felt a bit guilty that we hadn't realized he had actually been stung/bit.

Here are the boys recovering from a bum change and a bee sting respectively.

From there we headed out to the Classic Car Show in Victoria. Here are Elena and Kale (and if you look closely the all important ice cream).

And there are Keva and George chatting with Lisa and Conrad.

After one overnight in Victoria we headed up island to Duncan and then over to a campground on the Cowichan River. For two nights we enjoyed this lovely river with a stellar swimming hole in the relative quiet of midweek. It went better than I could have imagined and both boys slept well in the tent. I think I actually had the most trouble sleeping because my thermarest got a hole and would lose its air halfway through the night.

George letting us get some stuff done around camp.

Kale peeing on the edge of the campsite .

Me getting a chance to swim on my own in the deep pool (probably around 12 feet).

Chilling on the shore while Mummy swims.

We were looking at a crayfish here. Kale was quite wary of its pinchers even though it was on the bottom of the river.

I love the forced smile that comes out when the camera comes out.

Week 5

2009-08-13T20:36:00.000-07:00

The past week has been a calm one and we don't have a plethora of pictures.

Hey look! Real clothes. What a stylish young baby with one of his only new to him shirts (Thanks Auntie Kimber and family)!

Most of the time is still spent in only a onesie smooshed against mums chest fast fast asleep.

First Smiles

2009-08-10T16:43:00.000-07:00

I have no pictures to back me up on this but George smiled his first real smiles today. We were sitting in the waiting room of a doctors office and he grinned at me. Hope we will continue to see these smiles in the future and maybe even catch one on camera.

Hair Cut Number 2

2009-08-09T23:05:00.000-07:00

Before (this time in the spider man car).

and After (as a monster)

Week 4

2009-08-06T22:46:00.000-07:00

We had our 4 week visit with the midwives. George has jumped up to 13lbs 6oz - eeh gads. Aside from that we didn't really have anything to talk about and were out of there pretty quickly.

Being a big brother is hard work. Sometimes you have to sneak off and fall asleep in the baby swing.

Hanging out on the back yard swing is pretty good too.

Help - Mumma buried me in the clean diapers.

Now who is having more fun with the Gymini?

The chubby monkey with a curved neck.

Swim Lessons

2009-08-05T22:25:00.000-07:00

Kale looking a bit trepidatious about that starfish float.

Comfortable practicing kicking on the mat.

And downright happy when they get to play with the noodles.

Sand Art

2009-08-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

While Keva and I were finishing up our picnic dinner at Trout Lake this evening Kale asked us to come see a picture he had drawn of George. It is the most representational art I have ever seen him produce. Hope you can get a sense of it in the pictures.

He rolls!!!

2009-08-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

George and I were hanging out on a blanket in the back yard. He just impressed us by rolling from his tummy to his back FOUR times in a row! At three weeks old, it's clear we have another budding genius.

Playgroup continues

2009-07-30T22:12:00.000-07:00

and some of the younger members are already joining the fray.

Look at those scary monsters.

MUD MUD MUD MUD MUD

Week 3

2009-07-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

Daddy feeling the magic! He got the baby right to sleep.

Sometimes he goes right to sleep without the sling though.

And he looks so peaceful.

Our first photo of the four of us. Here we are at the beach in Stanley Park playing in the surf.

George hid in the shade

While Kale and I made castles and ate snacks.

A little after bath nursing.

Week 2

2009-07-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

We went in for our two week visit with the midwives today. George has grown to 10lbs 15 oz already and is doing well. His jaundice has faded away and his is doing fantastic. Here are some photos from the past week.

Hanging out with the baby and giving him lots of love.

Oh my goodness look at that face.

Chilling in the sunshine.
Summer dining with Cono and Lisa in town for a visit.

Kale and Keva escaped babyville for the day and had a blast at Playland.

Grandma taking some time out from the busy laundry and cooking support to chill with the baby.

Kale loves the camera now that we have a wee one and took this portrait of me this week.

George - Week 1

2009-07-18T22:10:00.001-07:00

Welcome George Cohen!!

2009-07-10T21:56:00.000-07:00

Kale is eager to announce the birth of his younger brother George Cohen Moskowitz

Georgie was born at home yesterday morning, July 9th, at 7:49am.
Weighing in at 9 lbs 10 oz, he is almost as big as his big brother was.
Molly is thrilled to have accomplished a home VBAC and is still feeling high.
Keva and Molly are in love with both of their boys.

All of our love,
MKKG

Proud big brother

Escaping the blankets on this hot summer night

Welcome George Cohen Moskowitz!

Kale Solo

2009-06-19T22:16:00.000-07:00

Kale figured out how to use the photo booth app on the laptop. He took all these photos by himself.

I stitched together 15 minutes of his snapshots into this video.

Kale's First Haircut!

2009-03-09T21:35:00.000-07:00

We've been busy!

2009-03-09T21:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry for neglecting our web site for so long. We've been busy! I recently got a new computer and just downloaded a few months worth of photos from the camera. I'll start by putting up a few recent pictures after this post.

- Keva

Something we borrowed this week

2008-09-29T21:10:00.001-07:00

Hopefully the weather will hold out and we can play with it at the birthday party!

The Preschool Interview

2008-09-11T21:20:00.000-07:00

Kale had his first day of preschool today.

Baby Beluga

2008-08-01T22:31:00.000-07:00

Mums Old Walker

2008-07-30T22:07:00.000-07:00

Back in Action

There is something about a sleeping baby

2008-07-30T14:01:00.000-07:00

Kale fell asleep in the car today on the way home from Ikea. When I took him out of the carseat his water bottle was upside down and his pants were soaking wet. I popped into bed anyway but 20 minutes he woke up and asked me to take off his shoes and pants and put him under the covers. He zonked right out again with one leg poking through for temperature control.

Just another manic Monday

2008-07-28T14:04:00.000-07:00

Monday morning means playgroup and we have been having a lot of fun this summer. With the weather nice we get to play in water, dirt and sand. Plus painting can be a bit more exuberant. You can see that Kale and Sadie have left the paper behind.

Growl....

Jump...

Washing off....

in the pool.

Fur Oma

2008-07-25T22:26:00.000-07:00

Hey you, wanna fight?

2008-02-07T08:17:00.000-08:00

I remember The Grouchy Ladybug (by Eric Carle) as a child -- it was always one of my favorite books. For those who don't know, it's about a grouchy ladybug who meets animals of increasing size (from other bugs up to a whale) and exclaims "Hey you - wanna fight? Oh, you're not big enough."

Recently, I started reading it to Kale. He is totally enthralled by it and has taken the whole story to heart. So, it shouldn't have surprised me at all when were grocery shopping last night (after reading the book):

Kale looked at the first customer we passed in the store - a polite-looking lady - and exclaimed to her "Hey you - wanna fight?" I looked terribly embarrassed and asked Kale to apologize to her. He looked back and her and said at top volume "HEY YOU - WANNA FIGHT? HEY YOU - WANNA FIGHT?? HEY YOU - WANNA FIGHT???"

Fortunately, she thought this was very amusing and broke into a boxing stance. Kale laughed and buried his head in my shoulder.

Frosting a Cake

2007-12-16T23:27:00.000-08:00

Kale got his first spatula today.

He thought it was a very good idea.

Big Boy Clothes

2007-12-16T23:20:00.000-08:00

As I was rushing to get out of the house this morning Kale was in a contrary mood. He wanted to wear Daddy's coat and slippers instead of his coat and shoes. After I worked through my frustration I realized he was being pretty cute so I took some pictures before swooping him into his own clothes and heading out the door.

Sad Tidings

2007-12-15T23:13:00.000-08:00

Keva's Grandmother Helen passed away last weekend. We flew out to Virginia this week for the funeral and to spend a little bit of time with the family.

Kale relaxing.

Kale chatting with his Papa Bill.

Grandma Arlene at Aunt Patty's house.

Chanukkah

2007-12-06T23:09:00.000-08:00

We had some friends over for Chanukkah dinner tonight.

There was, of course, way too much food.

All too hot for the toddlers.

Then we had problems getting the candles lit.

But we managed to say the prayers.

After dinner the boys worked off their sugar wrestling in the living room.

Even more snow today

2007-12-02T23:05:00.000-08:00

The snow is still falling today and coating the stairs and house.

Kale made the trek to the barrel pond again today but it waa a little harder going for him.

The best part of the snow play today was the sled. We got it out of the basement and went for a walk, then we tried sliding down a lane near by. Kale loved it so we went walking and found a big hill. Kale's response to every trip down the hill was more more. We went out again in the afternoon with Margaret but the snow had gotten a bit wet and it wasn't as fun as the morning.

First Winter Snow

2007-12-01T23:00:00.000-08:00

We woke up to snow this morning, it was as if all we needed was the month of December for winter to happen.

Kale was excited to put on his snow suit and fit his thumbs into mittens.

We headed straight to the barrel pond to see how thick the ice was. We drew pictures in the snow on top.

Serious Daddy.

Swinging Mum and Toddler.

Kale was so into the snow that he wanted to go back out in it every time we came inside. Long after dark Kale was playing snow hockey and Keva and I were taking turns going inside to warm up.

Paint

2007-11-29T23:18:00.000-08:00

Why is it that when I have an hour Kale only wants to paint for 5 minutes and when I have 15 minutes it turns into an hour long major painting session. Kale had a great time painting today and realized he could trace patterns in his finger paint.

Sleeping Family

2007-11-25T23:28:00.000-08:00

Keva must have thought we looked peaceful when he came in from hanging out with his sister late one night.

People at the Zoo

2007-11-25T23:26:00.000-08:00

Mom and Kale face to face with the Giraffes.

The clan below.

A ride on Uncle Ryan's shoulders.

Kale on the carousel. He begged and begged to go on the carousel and then freaked out and refused to ride any of the animals. Keva wrangled him onto the bench and once it started moving he was all smiles.

Babies at the Zoo

2007-11-25T23:22:00.000-08:00

A baby spider monkey getting a ride from its mama.

A toddler orangutan nursing.

A toddler human captivated by the nursing orangutan.

"We're going on a Halloweena Hunt"

2007-11-25T23:06:00.000-08:00

We're going to catch a big one
We're not scared..

Lots of animals saunter past Grandma and Grandpa's windows over the course of the day. Deer, Bunnies, Birds, and even Javelinas (wild piglike animal).

The Javelinas only walked by once and even though Kale couldn't quite pronounce their name (calling them Halloweenas) he was very taken with them so we went out into the hills searching for them.

The soon to be newlyweds.

Pale Canadians soaking up the sun.

A few deer, but no Javelinas were spotted.

Thanksgiving in Arizona

2007-11-25T23:04:00.000-08:00

We flew down to Arizona for US Thanksgiving. Kale and Robyn had a great time playing toys and reading stories.

Sieve Head

2007-11-17T23:01:00.000-08:00

Cayden Watching

2007-11-17T22:59:00.000-08:00

Cayden has been coming over once a week this fall as part of a baby swapping experiment. Today however was a new experience. There were two adults to two toddlers. I let Daddy do (more than) his fair share.

Dinosaurs..

Stories.

Neigh Neigh

2007-11-01T22:56:00.000-07:00

The Halloween Round Up

2007-10-31T22:44:00.000-07:00

Every time I asked Kale what he wanted to be for Halloween he gave me a different answer: Monkey, Truck, Six, Frog, etc etc. I decided to go with the truck idea, specifically fire truck, because I am a much more capable box painter and cutter than I am seamstress.

Here is Kale walking into the EA Halloween party. He was excited to be wearing his costume and wanted to walk everywhere, albeit very slowly.

The EA party was just as over the top as last years. There were actors playing fairy tale characters everywhere and games at each station. Kale won stuffed animals and candy in large quantities. For me the best part was the fact that there were candy apples, Kale and I shared two!

The night before Halloween we carved our pumpkin. Kale was excited to pull the lid up but 100% unwilling to put his hand into the belly of the pumpkin. Good thing mum likes that slimy sensation.

On Halloween Night we headed out trick-or-treating with the neighbors. Kale was really into it. Apparently his shyness around strangers can be reduced with the prospect of candy. He got scared by the costumes of some older kids at one point and burst into tears but recovered quickly. He also enjoyed going to the door with me to give other people candy.

Kale checking out his loot while wearing his backup costume. We let him have at the candy and eat as much as he wanted. Three and a half small pieces into this candy fest he threw up all over the carpet. He then proceeded to eat the rest of the peanut m&ms he had been working on before we dragged him up to bed.

I am sure he took inventory of his bag though so I will be resisting the urge to sneak a piece or two.

Alex sitting

2007-10-27T22:06:00.000-07:00

Kale and Alex sitting in some leaves

K - I - S - S - I - N - G

and then getting clean after.

Pajama Day

2007-10-27T21:59:00.000-07:00

Into his hat for a 'sleepy walk' with Daddy last night.

Still in his pajamas playing with his prizes from the pumpkin patch carnival at the neighbourhood house.

Showing off his prizes and his first face paint.

Showing off himself.

Bubbles Everywhere

2007-10-24T21:51:00.000-07:00

At the end of this dish soap bubble session Kale and I were both dripping from hair to socks and the floor was sparkling clean.

Storytime Upside Down

2007-10-21T21:47:00.000-07:00

Kale's current favourite book.

Ready for a Hike

2007-10-21T21:45:00.000-07:00

A Dinner Date

2007-10-19T21:38:00.000-07:00

With the BlocksPlaydough

Holding Tyler (while everyone makes a point of telling me how good I look with a newborn baby and doesn't it just make me want one right away and Keva runs for the camera to get a picture of me with a baby).

SMOOOOSH

The Horse

2007-10-16T20:49:00.000-07:00

On Kale's birthday we gave him a horse that had been Keva's when he was a little boy. Kale was unwilling to try it out that day and has continued to avoid it ever since. All of his friends love it and go straight for it when they come in the door but that has not swayed his opinion.

Alex on the horse and Superboy on the Tigerente.

Cayden on the Horse and Kale on the Tigerente.

Curly haired blonds

2007-10-13T21:29:00.000-07:00

Sam and Kale hanging out at Sam's birthday party.

Pudding Time

2007-10-10T20:44:00.000-07:00

At playgroup today we did finger painting with chocolate pudding. The pictures speak for themselves.

Happy Birthday Mommy

2007-10-08T22:34:00.000-07:00

Kale helped me open my presents over breakfast this morning. We had an amazing breakfast of hot rice pudding with fresh cranberry sauce (yum) and then headed out for a bit of shopping. Mom and Keva brought me clothes and chased Kale around so I was actually able to find some nice jeans, skirt, and a few sweaters. It felt like a very decadent morning of spoiling.

My birthday fell on Canadian Thanksgiving and we went over to our neighbours for supper. Russel lighting the candles.

Christa busy in the kitchen.

Margaret smiling through supper.

A family shot.

It was nice to be taken care of on my birthday and feel like the world centered on me for a moment. It doesn't happen often (especially since Kale was born) and was a treat.

The 2nd Birthday Party

2007-10-06T22:19:00.000-07:00

Balloons

Cake

Presents

and lots of good friends. Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us.

Getting Ready for the Party

2007-10-06T21:16:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Grandpa Moskowitz brought even more presents - DINOSAURS!

Kale helping me stuff the goody bags for his friends.

Birthday Part 3

2007-10-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

Tunnel play with grandma.

A train cake for the birthday boy.

Eating the icing off the cake with his little toy spoon.

A little post cake sushi from Auntie Kimber.

Petting Zoos and Mall Trains

2007-10-04T22:02:00.000-07:00

are what birthdays are made of.

Kale had been asking to go to the Petting Zoo again ever since hearing me talking to a friend about it so I thought it would be a good place for us to spend his birthday
morning.
Once we made it there he wouldn't even get out of my arms. He didn't want to pet or look at the animals.

Grandma took some pictures of the animals so Kale could look at them later. He maintained he desire to leave the entire time we were there and wanted to go home or to the mall to ride the train.

Since it was his birthday we headed out to the train and he had a blast.

We even got a picture of the conductor (who sleeps in the mall in case you were wondering).

Then we hit the construction vehicle and grabbed a bubble tea before heading home.

EDIT: In the weeks since Kale's birthday he has talked about our trip to the petting zoo frequently. He is particularly vocal about Petunia the pig. It is amazing to me how much he is retaining from an experience even if it appears that he isn't into it at all.

Kale's 2nd Birthday

2007-10-04T21:41:00.000-07:00

Has it really been two years? Goodness me. Our little baby is now a busy toddler.

The glee for the horse has been short lived. So far he is unwilling to even give it a try.

This dump truck from Auntie Robyn has been a big hit.

Check out the pattern in the stacking blocks. We adults had nothing to do with that.

And Grandma brought a tunnel that is even cooler than Cayden's.

Off I go

Our New Playgroup

2007-10-02T22:32:00.000-07:00

In an attempt to increase socialization in our lives (really both of us) I have organized a weekly playgroup at our house. Today we had a lot of fun.

Painting...

Playing in the washing up water...

and hitting the toy shelves.

Having all of these kids (and their mums and nanas) in the house is quite the whirlwind. More toys end up all around the house than I have ever seen before and the clean up song hasn't quite inspired the little ones to pick up.

Happy Birthday Keva

2007-09-25T22:17:00.000-07:00

Today was Keva's birthday and we had some good food and fun both before and after his long stressful day at work.

Birthday breakfast with presents and honey puff pancakes. Kale's favorite present was the Transformer Mr. Potato that Auntie Robyn sent Daddy. He wanted to wear Optimash Prime's hat.

Look at this gorgeous 29 year old fellow. He is enjoying the 1st of the 13 days he is older than me.

Grandma and Grandpa Moskowitz came over for dinner and to babysit Kale while Keva and I headed out to the movies.

Cuddles while mom is lighting the birthday candles.

Kale is fascinated by the fire but doesn't get the whole concept of blowing out the candles.

Birthday Party

2007-09-20T14:33:00.000-07:00

Come join us in celebrating another year of life

What A Party
When October 06, 2007 from 3:30 on
Where Our house
Why Kale's 2 (and Keva & Molly are 29)

Loved ones and kids are welcome.
We're having a potluck.
If you wish, please bring food you love.
And let us know if you will be coming.

Kale & Molly need to eat gluten-free. One bite of food with gluten in it, and Kale will be sick for the rest of the weekend. If you can make your dish gluten-free, we will appreciate it. That means no wheat, rye, barley, malt, oats, kamut or spelt. Please feel free to email us to ask about ingredients.

Cold Season

2007-09-18T21:29:00.000-07:00

Kale woke up Monday morning with a snotalicious cold. He wasn't miserable but a bit quieter than normal and quite willing to stick to indoor activities. Today he must have been feeling cold because he grabbed my sweatshirt out of the laundry basket and wouldn't take it off all afternoon. He and Daddy headed out to the store after dinner for a little out of the house time and Kale couldn't be persuaded to change his outfit.

High Fashion Moskowitz Style.

Happy 2nd Birthday Alex

2007-09-15T21:37:00.000-07:00

It is hard to believe two years have passed but here we are celebrating Alex's 2nd birthday. The first preview to the fact that Kale will soon be 2. The kids had great time at Alex's playground party.

Balloons

Balloons

Presents

and Gluten-Free Cake.

And we don't even have a picture of the Ernie bag full of stickers and a ball. Life was good today.

Weekend in Bellingham and Seattle

2007-09-09T22:49:00.000-07:00

Up at the crack of dawn on Saturday morning we headed over to Bellingham for brunch with Grandma and Grandpa Moskowitz. We had a blast hanging out with them and playing with dinosaurs.

We then raced down to Seattle (timing the drive for naptime) and arrived just in time to quickly change in a fast food washroom before Becky and Sooraj's wedding. It was a lovely ceremony with good food and conversation after. For Kale the highlight was, that, for the second wedding in a row there was a playground on the facility. Boy did that make the reception more fun.

The happy couple.

We spent Sunday lounging around with Jane and Rachel in Seattle and doing a little shopping for Kale and I. Two years into our nursing relationship I once again needed new nursing bras and so I got sized and purchased Bella Materna bra in a lovely shade of steel blue. I am already wishing I bought two of them.

Kale got new shoes for the fall (See Kai Run Rashad in the big boy size of 8). It has been getting cold enough that sandals aren't really going to cut it any longer.

Blackmail

2007-09-07T22:27:00.000-07:00

That was Keva's comment when he uploaded these pictures last night. Keva wanted to go outside one evening and these were the clothes he chose as essential for that venture.

Socks, Shoes, Diaper and Leisure suit jacket all topped off with stylin' red sunglasses.

When we suggested sunglasses might not be too useful in the dark he pushed them up.

.
And was all ready to go

Babylove

2007-09-05T19:35:00.000-07:00

Sometimes when we are playing around the house Kale asks me to put his baby into the carrier. Using a scarf as a wrap we tie baby onto his back and he goes about his business. Today he wore baby for most of the afternoon with breaks for both of them to have milkies periodically.

Here Kale is concentrating on some serious play with baby watching over this shoulder.

and then off for a bicycle ride around the house.

Parksville

2007-09-02T22:19:00.000-07:00

On a wet and rainy camping weekend we headed out to Parksville to see some sandcastles and give Kale a new environment to explore. He hasn't been particularly enchanted with what is near this campground. Imagine our surprise when we encountered the coolest playground we have ever experienced.

This lion water fountain is just like one we used to stop to see on our drives from Eureka to San Francisco when I was a little girl. I got excited and took several photos but neither Keva or Kale really cared for it.

This was the hit of the playground. Four bucket swings that spun around (with a little parent help) and Kale was a junky instantly. He wanted more more more.

At other times we had kids in all of the buckets but didn't get out the camera when we were that busy.

GOATS on the roof

2007-09-02T21:09:00.000-07:00

Okay so this is touristy but my goodness aren't they just so cute up there. And General Store underneath the goats was lots of fun as well. Attractive architecture and playful wooden toys section.

Keva Honey

2007-09-01T21:30:00.000-07:00

A bit of salad...

Picnics by the falls

2007-09-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

I think I may have been chewing.
Kale prefers the milk.

Camping at the falls

2007-09-01T21:00:00.000-07:00

off to a party

2007-08-25T20:55:00.000-07:00

Kale's buddy Sati was turning one today and Kale got to go to a party.

Kale enjoying some gluten free cookies instead of cake.

And we even left with a balloon.

Nikki's Wedding

2007-08-18T21:48:00.000-07:00

We flew out to Rochester (for the first time since Nikki moved there) for her wedding and to meet the groom for the first time. It was a simply and beautiful wedding and we have enjoyed getting to know Chuck.

Blushing Bride

Newly Married Couple

Kale at the playground after. I do believe he chanted playground the whole way through the ceremony.

And a little cake at the reception. I love the matching maroon.

Hanging out around the FALLS

2007-08-17T22:24:00.000-07:00

Kale learns to walk on ledges. I really remember doing this from my childhood.

Nikki planning a wedding on the side.

Silly Jennifer.

Pretty Pretty Honey.

Wading in the River.

Family.

Cool Boys

2007-08-17T22:19:00.000-07:00

Driving in their shades

First View of Niagra Falls

2007-08-17T21:41:00.000-07:00

Everyone said you can't be in upstate New York and not go see the Falls. Everyone also said it is more impressive than you expect it to be. Unfortunately enough people had said that to me that it wasn't quite as beautiful as I expected it to be. Volume and Raw Power make up the impressiveness and it isn't as simply beautiful as some smaller falls I have seen.

The mist certainly was amazing though. You got damp no matter how far away from the falls you tried to stay. Kale was not at all a fan of the mist and would complain every time the wind sent it our way.

Kale was checking out the boats under the falls.

A windy family shot.

Kale just hanging out.

Towel Boy

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Family Photo

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Grandpa, Uncle Gordon, Keva
Grandma, Molly, Kale

Brunch

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lounging

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Menfolk

and chocolate fondue

Lunch

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Hungry Hungry Boys

Maybe we should have some Kale

Cousins

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More River Time

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Cabin Cabin Cabin

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Spaghetti face on the porch.

Grandma relaxing when she is in the summer sunshine.

Look Ma I have a foot.

Red Fire Engine Light

2007-08-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

Daddy's back from the conference and he brought me a ball.

Mom is thrilled that someone else can play with me inside the fire engine. A few years ago she and dad bought this pop up fire engine for cousin Rod and I just love it.

Moonstone Beach

2007-08-08T22:22:00.000-07:00

I grew up in Northern California, land of big trees and frigid frigid beaches. When we were kids mom would sometimes dress us in our snow suits to take us to the beach. There are warm days, though, where you can get away with wearing your swimsuits as long as you put a hoodie on over it.
Elena jumping off the dunes into the mouth of the Mad River.

A windy smile.

Big sister Kimber enjoying the sunshine.

Rodgrio climbing to the top of the rocks.

Grandpa staring out at the ocean.

Playing in the sand with grandma is the best part of the beach.

Mom, I am a little sandy.

endnote - keva and i got married at this beach and it was fun to remember the wedding and sad to be there without keva (love you honey)

Here Fishy Fishy

2007-08-08T22:20:00.000-07:00

The mosquitoes were multiplying in the ponds so it was time for some new feeder fish.

After checking out the fish in the bag

Kale got to grab the fish out of the pot

and pour them into the pond

In Case my Daddy Misses Me

2007-08-08T22:15:00.000-07:00

We aren't posting any pictures of us having fun in Humboldt County.

Well how about one of us eating some amazing Truffle cheese.

Love,
Kale & Mummy

Finger Painting with Grandma Kitch

2007-08-08T21:16:00.000-07:00

Ready set paint...

Clean up already, but I liked being a masterpiece.

First Picture New Camera

2007-08-08T20:46:00.000-07:00

New Camera
Fresh Garden Potatoes
Fresh Garden Onions
and a Gordon Eitzen original in the background

And look at this handsome man peeling those onions

No Movie No

2007-07-17T22:50:00.000-07:00

Keva and I went to see a movie tonight while Kale hung out with Alex, Kim and David. He loves their toys and playing with them so he was quite excited the whole way we were driving there and was chanting their names. Two or three minutes before we parked I reminded Kale that Mummy and Daddy were going out to a movie while he played. He took on a very serious tone of voice and "Mama no movie no." Keva tries hard not to laugh while I am worried that the drop off isn't going to be as smooth as anticipated. Kale continues to chant "no movie no" until we get out of the car but the excitement was too much and he didn't even notice us leave.

Here is a photo of him while they were out at the park.

A rare full family shot

2007-07-08T22:44:00.000-07:00

We drove up to Whistler yesterday for a wedding and our friend David snapped this picture of us after the ceremony. Kale doesn't look super happy but I couldn't resist a shot where we were all together.

It was interesting in Whistler during the summer for the first time. I was disappointed to learn about Mountain biking though. I had always thought people rode their bikes up and then back down. I never knew they took the chair lift up and then biked down runs (greens, blues and blacks just like skiing). Mountain bikers are no longer quite so tough in my mind.

Duck Duck Grey Duck

2007-07-04T14:29:00.000-07:00