Gaga and I took Rylee to her first non-animated movie yesterday: Dolphin Tale (it was at the cheap theater). Rylee was very excited to go a "big girl" movie and she came prepared too: popcorn, skittles, gummies, water, sweater, blankie, pillow and most importantly, her sparkly pink dolphin (that Jon bought her on his Atlanta trip back in August).
We asked for a booster seat at the theater (for some reason I've never thought of asking before) and between that and the pillow, she was pretty comfortable. The first half of the movie she was occupied eating her snacks. Then she sat quietly, took a bathroom break and decided she wanted to stand for the remainder of the show. Even so, she was really well behaved and quiet.
The few times she made noise it was too cute to get mad at her. When the dolphin finally started liking his prosthetic tale, Rylee yelled out: "he's getting the hang of it!" Also in the end of the movie there is a swimming race and all the people in the stands are clapping and cheering. To Rylee it was like it was happening live. She was standing, clapping and saying, "Go Kyle!" It was adorable (and not too loud to really disturb anyone anyway).
I wasn't sure how much of the movie she would actually grasp. She knew that the dolphin was injured and that it needed a new tale etc, but I was surprised when she told Jon that with the new tale the dolphin could swim "up and down, up and down." This was important because the side to side swimming motion the dolphin made without the tale was causing damage to its spine.
For those who haven't seen it, the movie was really sweet. Of course I had to cry through about half of it for various happy and sad reasons, but I'm a sucker for those "based on a true story" motivational stories. :)
Friday, November 11, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Toe Business
It's always fun to look for aspects of yourself in your child. There are obvious physical things and quirky behavioral things. And then there are the unexpected discoveries... like toe talent.
I can spread my toes apart. Jon can put his big toe up and the rest of his toes down. It turns out Rylee can do both!
Weird, huh?
I can spread my toes apart. Jon can put his big toe up and the rest of his toes down. It turns out Rylee can do both!
Weird, huh?
Monday, November 7, 2011
Elsie Remembered
My Grandmother, Elsie Mooers, was inducted into The Founders Hall of the The North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting on Saturday. Below is info from the press release about the honor.
"The Founders Hall is a special permanent exhibit that recognizes the extraordinary contributions of Scout Volunteers, from Boy Scout and Girl Scout troop leaders to board directors and others who have played a pivotal role in the on-going formation of Scouting. The museum will ensure that their contributions are remembered forever."
The museum describes as a Founder as: "someone who has played a substantial role in the advancement of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or the North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting. A Founder is a visionary leader who has played a meaningful role in the creation, innovation or direction of these Scout institutions over a significant number of years."
That certainly describes my Grandmother who was active in the Scouts as a leader, trainer and coordinator for 55 years (beginning in 1949 and continuing up until the week she died). She was instrumental in forming the Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council and became its first president. She received all the highest of Girl Scout Awards and in 2002 an award was even named after her: the "Elsie Mooers Award" recognizes those who have spent at least 25 years in active service to the Scouts (kind of pales in comparison to her 55 years, but then they needed to actually find people to award it to!).
My Aunt Judy (along with others from our family) were able to attend the event. Below are her words about the ceremony:
"Elsie was honored with an "unveiling" of her photo on the "Founder's Wall of Fame." She was one of a half-dozen honorees, most of whom were there (I sure wish she'd have been there too - but I felt her "presence!").
Three women who had worked with her, came from up north to be there as her photo was "unveiled." One of them spoke about Elsie, remembering her leadership and her commitment to girl scouts-and even some funny stuff, like how she said when she got older: "things haven't changed too much, except now the brownies have to help me up when we work on the floor!"
Wow...was I crying buckets while they spoke about her! I almost couldn't see the picture for the tears in my eyes!
What a wonderful tribute to Elsie's life, and how perfect that it came just when we are wrapping up the sale of the resort and the house. I sort of feel like her blessing is on all our heads...we were sure lucky to have her as a mom, a mother-in-law, a grandma, and a great-grandma!
Brava...Elsie!!!!"
"The Founders Hall is a special permanent exhibit that recognizes the extraordinary contributions of Scout Volunteers, from Boy Scout and Girl Scout troop leaders to board directors and others who have played a pivotal role in the on-going formation of Scouting. The museum will ensure that their contributions are remembered forever."
The museum describes as a Founder as: "someone who has played a substantial role in the advancement of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or the North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting. A Founder is a visionary leader who has played a meaningful role in the creation, innovation or direction of these Scout institutions over a significant number of years."
That certainly describes my Grandmother who was active in the Scouts as a leader, trainer and coordinator for 55 years (beginning in 1949 and continuing up until the week she died). She was instrumental in forming the Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council and became its first president. She received all the highest of Girl Scout Awards and in 2002 an award was even named after her: the "Elsie Mooers Award" recognizes those who have spent at least 25 years in active service to the Scouts (kind of pales in comparison to her 55 years, but then they needed to actually find people to award it to!).
My Aunt Judy (along with others from our family) were able to attend the event. Below are her words about the ceremony:
"Elsie was honored with an "unveiling" of her photo on the "Founder's Wall of Fame." She was one of a half-dozen honorees, most of whom were there (I sure wish she'd have been there too - but I felt her "presence!").
Three women who had worked with her, came from up north to be there as her photo was "unveiled." One of them spoke about Elsie, remembering her leadership and her commitment to girl scouts-and even some funny stuff, like how she said when she got older: "things haven't changed too much, except now the brownies have to help me up when we work on the floor!"
Wow...was I crying buckets while they spoke about her! I almost couldn't see the picture for the tears in my eyes!
What a wonderful tribute to Elsie's life, and how perfect that it came just when we are wrapping up the sale of the resort and the house. I sort of feel like her blessing is on all our heads...we were sure lucky to have her as a mom, a mother-in-law, a grandma, and a great-grandma!
Brava...Elsie!!!!"
Friday, November 4, 2011
Fabulous Friday Fotos
Today was a great photo day for "the kids."
Mini Baby Polich #2 (MBP2) makes his/her blog photo debut. :)
I had my 12 week high-risk ultrasound today (courtesy of my advanced age!). This ultrasound was very different from the one I had at 6.5 weeks. It's amazing how quickly they change from blob to actual little person. Everything looked good. The baby's heartbeat was 152 today. MBP2 was moving and kicking and thrashing all over. It was fun to watch.
The best news: we should have something special to toast for the New Year. My next ultrasound (to determine the sex of the baby - fingers crossed MBP2 cooperates) is scheduled for Dec 30. It makes a wonderful belated Christmas present too!
Not to be outshone, Rylee got her first ever school photos back today. (It's actually her first professional photo ever.) They all turned out very cute. Here they are from least to most favorite.
I only wish this last one was centered a little better, but it's still absolutely adorable. Who knew my kid was such a little model?! She won't even bother to look in the direction of my camera anymore. (I guess I shouldn't be so concerned about my camera breaking.)
Mini Baby Polich #2 (MBP2) makes his/her blog photo debut. :)
I had my 12 week high-risk ultrasound today (courtesy of my advanced age!). This ultrasound was very different from the one I had at 6.5 weeks. It's amazing how quickly they change from blob to actual little person. Everything looked good. The baby's heartbeat was 152 today. MBP2 was moving and kicking and thrashing all over. It was fun to watch.
The best news: we should have something special to toast for the New Year. My next ultrasound (to determine the sex of the baby - fingers crossed MBP2 cooperates) is scheduled for Dec 30. It makes a wonderful belated Christmas present too!
Not to be outshone, Rylee got her first ever school photos back today. (It's actually her first professional photo ever.) They all turned out very cute. Here they are from least to most favorite.
I only wish this last one was centered a little better, but it's still absolutely adorable. Who knew my kid was such a little model?! She won't even bother to look in the direction of my camera anymore. (I guess I shouldn't be so concerned about my camera breaking.)
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Trick or Treat!
The pics aren't the greatest (I am really going through camera withdrawal), but here's a quick look back at our night.
Here's Rylee praying to the candy gods prior to trick-or-treating: c'mon skittles and sugar candy, no chocolate, no whammies, big bucks.
(Sorry those last two are from "Press Your Luck" - not that I would have minded the big bucks).
The Witches Two: Rylee and Rio :)
After the photo session, we hit the pavement in search of "candy, candy, candy, candy" (read with your best Garfield impression). Not sure if it was the weather or the recession, but there weren't nearly as many houses giving out candy as compared to last year (like only 1 in every 8 houses or so). It was kind of depressing, but luckily Rylee didn't notice. She had a blast stopping at the few houses that were lit up, especially those that were spookified with lights and ghosts. Our neighbors had a spooky scarecrow with a mask that kind of creeped her out, but she managed to go up there and laugh about it when the lady showed her it was just stuffed. All in all, it was a good night.
And in the end, Rylee got over a half a pumpkin full of "her" candy. It looks like she was pretty happy with the haul.
Here's Rylee praying to the candy gods prior to trick-or-treating: c'mon skittles and sugar candy, no chocolate, no whammies, big bucks.
(Sorry those last two are from "Press Your Luck" - not that I would have minded the big bucks).
The Witches Two: Rylee and Rio :)
After the photo session, we hit the pavement in search of "candy, candy, candy, candy" (read with your best Garfield impression). Not sure if it was the weather or the recession, but there weren't nearly as many houses giving out candy as compared to last year (like only 1 in every 8 houses or so). It was kind of depressing, but luckily Rylee didn't notice. She had a blast stopping at the few houses that were lit up, especially those that were spookified with lights and ghosts. Our neighbors had a spooky scarecrow with a mask that kind of creeped her out, but she managed to go up there and laugh about it when the lady showed her it was just stuffed. All in all, it was a good night.
And in the end, Rylee got over a half a pumpkin full of "her" candy. It looks like she was pretty happy with the haul.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Party, Party, Party!
On Saturday, Rylee went to a party at "Miller and Mason's house" as she calls it. The kids looked super cute in their costumes as did the adults, but I didn't get any good pictures of them (stupid camera!).
With Captain America and Thor
Jon didn't get into the costume festivities this year, but Rylee wanted me to be a witch with her. Luckily the costume I bought had enough room for my growing belly!
Caleb aka "The Hangover Baby"
In true Halloween party fashion, there was nakedness and costume swapping as the evening progressed (except this year it was the kiddos not the adults). Norah and Rylee stripped down to play in the rain and Miller modeled James' fireman costume.
With Captain America and Thor
Jon didn't get into the costume festivities this year, but Rylee wanted me to be a witch with her. Luckily the costume I bought had enough room for my growing belly!
Caleb aka "The Hangover Baby"
In true Halloween party fashion, there was nakedness and costume swapping as the evening progressed (except this year it was the kiddos not the adults). Norah and Rylee stripped down to play in the rain and Miller modeled James' fireman costume.
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