I did quite a bit of research before deciding on a Whirlpool Cabrio. It's fantastic!!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Upside of Moving...
Although we've had plenty of challenges with this move (i.e. no a/c when we arrived, two flooding incidense, getting utilities re-established - ugh!) there have been a few perks. One significant one is our new washer and dryer. I know, it's not until you're a real adult that this kind of stuff excites a person, but I'm there and I'm so excited!! So, here's our new washer and dryer. :o)
I did quite a bit of research before deciding on a Whirlpool Cabrio. It's fantastic!!
I did quite a bit of research before deciding on a Whirlpool Cabrio. It's fantastic!!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Houston, We've Arrived!!
So sorry it has take me forever to post on our blog. We are no longer the Stanglin's in Dallas but we are now the Stanglin's in Sugar Land. I'll post pictures of the new house (albeit still with boxes) and of our other trips to local spots.
Day Trip to Galveston
Well, I guess one of the perks of living so far south is that we're very close to the beach. So a couple of weekends ago we decided to take a day trip to Galveston. Below is the photo journey of that trip. :o)
Jeff chasing Wesley through the water. We had quite a time keeping him from running into the waves. We didn't plan on going swimming, rather just walking in the water, but Wesley changed those plans pretty quickly! Good thing I packed an extra set of clothing for him.
Wesley LOVES the waves! He kept having vertigo because he'd be looking down as he walked or ran, tracking the ground, except the ground was moving! When the waves would come in he would move in and when the waves would rush out he would wind up running in toward the ocean with them.
Just a beautiful day at the beach!
A picture of me (to prove I was there). This was from the pier at Murdock's Gift Shop. They have this great seating area and overlook toward the ocean. It's just stunning!
Here's another view from the Murdock's lookout point.
And since we were in Galveston we had to go by LaKing's for one of their awesome ice cream shakes.
Jeff had a strawberry shake (too sweet, for the record), and Wesley and I shared a chocolate shake (YUMMY!!).
Me and my shake.
Wesley, as you might imagine, loved the shake.
Here's a picture of some of their gorgeous chocolates. This place is amazing. Note that these are $2.5o each!
Wesley playing with the crank on one of those penny flattening machines, the ones that press another image into a penny as a keepsake.
Jeff lifting Wesley up to touch the signs along the main street.
What a fun day! We're already planning our next trip and hopefully we'll get to show Wesley some of the gigantic cruise ships that dock.
Jeff chasing Wesley through the water. We had quite a time keeping him from running into the waves. We didn't plan on going swimming, rather just walking in the water, but Wesley changed those plans pretty quickly! Good thing I packed an extra set of clothing for him.
Wesley LOVES the waves! He kept having vertigo because he'd be looking down as he walked or ran, tracking the ground, except the ground was moving! When the waves would come in he would move in and when the waves would rush out he would wind up running in toward the ocean with them.
Just a beautiful day at the beach!
A picture of me (to prove I was there). This was from the pier at Murdock's Gift Shop. They have this great seating area and overlook toward the ocean. It's just stunning!
Here's another view from the Murdock's lookout point.
And since we were in Galveston we had to go by LaKing's for one of their awesome ice cream shakes.
Jeff had a strawberry shake (too sweet, for the record), and Wesley and I shared a chocolate shake (YUMMY!!).
Me and my shake.
Wesley, as you might imagine, loved the shake.
Here's a picture of some of their gorgeous chocolates. This place is amazing. Note that these are $2.5o each!
Wesley playing with the crank on one of those penny flattening machines, the ones that press another image into a penny as a keepsake.
Jeff lifting Wesley up to touch the signs along the main street.
What a fun day! We're already planning our next trip and hopefully we'll get to show Wesley some of the gigantic cruise ships that dock.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Fun Pictures
Lounging around with Mommy.
Helping Daddy mow the lawn!
Lookin' cool!
If Wesley keeps this zeal for wanting to help do chores around the house, we'll have no problems keeping things in order. Somehow I don't think this will last into adolescence.
Over Memorial Day weekend we spent time with Gram and Poppy (Jeff's parents) and Jeff's sister, Susanne, and brother-in-law, Brad were there too. Wesley was happy to help Susanne brush her hair. Little love bug that he is! :)
Helping Daddy mow the lawn!
Lookin' cool!
If Wesley keeps this zeal for wanting to help do chores around the house, we'll have no problems keeping things in order. Somehow I don't think this will last into adolescence.
Over Memorial Day weekend we spent time with Gram and Poppy (Jeff's parents) and Jeff's sister, Susanne, and brother-in-law, Brad were there too. Wesley was happy to help Susanne brush her hair. Little love bug that he is! :)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! Good Boy!
This is exactly what Wesley started saying on Tuesday, March 27th! Can you believe it!?! He is now counting from one to 10 and can even pick up the count midway through. It's blown our minds!! He'll be 2 this coming Monday, so in his baby book I'll be writing that he was counting to 10 before he was 2 years old. CRAZY!! :o)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Long time no ... write?
Well, as I warned my friends, blogging really isn't my thing but I've recently been re-inspired to try to keep up with a post here and there. :) I have some cute pictures of Wesley, which I'll upload as soon as I find my camera connector, but until then, we're all doing fine. Wesley is showing his big boy attitude more and more now. His 2nd birthday is just around the corner and I need to get my head wrapped around it pretty quickly so that I can figure out what kind of birthday celebration we're going to have ... ugh, time just flies by too fast!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Catching Up
Well, I've neglected to post about anything since Halloween so here's everything since then in pictures.
Decorating the exterior of our house for the holidays.
Wesley and Daddy inspecting Mommy's work. :)
Christmas party with our Mommy's Group. The kids are getting SO big! From far away we have Vin, Sienna, Finley, Isaiah, Zen (new to the group), Liam, and Wesley's head.
Liam, Wesley & Zen (left to right)
Liam, Wesley & Trevor (left to right). We were trying to get a group picture of all the kiddos but as you can imagine it didn't quite work out.
Liam and Wesley
Wesley with Santa. We went back to North Park Mall again this year but unlike last year Wesley was a little unhappy to see Santa.
Our most recent saga has been that Wesley has learned how to climb and has used that knowledge (get this) to climb out of his crib! The night before we left town for the Christmas holiday he climbed out so we put up the play yard, which is about 6" deeper, and he proceeded to climb right out of that as well. That night I wound up sleeping on the floor next to his bed and the first hour and a half I played Policewoman Mommy and kept him in his crib until he finally went to sleep.
Here was our attempt to find a temporary solution but he just climbed over the side and we heard him jiggling the door knob to his room. Ugh! 
Christmas Day at Gram & Poppy's - Wesley just got a new rocking horse. :)
Abby posing in front of the Christmas Tree.
New shoes! Yeay!
A puzzle board. (Notice Wesley is wearing a pair of his new shoes.)
A new train!
The train is so cute. It's a block train so Wesley can take it apart and put it back together in a different order.
Opening his stocking. He's fascinated with flashlights so Gram made sure he got his own in his stocking. So goofy!
Gram always gives an orange in our stockings and Wesley was convinced it was a "ball." He had so much fun throwing it around. Cutie Boy!
Decorating the exterior of our house for the holidays.
Wesley and Daddy inspecting Mommy's work. :)
Christmas party with our Mommy's Group. The kids are getting SO big! From far away we have Vin, Sienna, Finley, Isaiah, Zen (new to the group), Liam, and Wesley's head.
Liam, Wesley & Zen (left to right)
Liam, Wesley & Trevor (left to right). We were trying to get a group picture of all the kiddos but as you can imagine it didn't quite work out.
Liam and Wesley
Wesley with Santa. We went back to North Park Mall again this year but unlike last year Wesley was a little unhappy to see Santa.
Our most recent saga has been that Wesley has learned how to climb and has used that knowledge (get this) to climb out of his crib! The night before we left town for the Christmas holiday he climbed out so we put up the play yard, which is about 6" deeper, and he proceeded to climb right out of that as well. That night I wound up sleeping on the floor next to his bed and the first hour and a half I played Policewoman Mommy and kept him in his crib until he finally went to sleep.
Here was our attempt to find a temporary solution but he just climbed over the side and we heard him jiggling the door knob to his room. Ugh! 
Christmas Day at Gram & Poppy's - Wesley just got a new rocking horse. :)
Abby posing in front of the Christmas Tree.
New shoes! Yeay!
A puzzle board. (Notice Wesley is wearing a pair of his new shoes.)
A new train!
The train is so cute. It's a block train so Wesley can take it apart and put it back together in a different order.
Opening his stocking. He's fascinated with flashlights so Gram made sure he got his own in his stocking. So goofy!
Gram always gives an orange in our stockings and Wesley was convinced it was a "ball." He had so much fun throwing it around. Cutie Boy!Merry Christmas Everyone & Happy New Year!
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