http://bcherken.blog.com Our lives are never dull, but we have been blessed and try to enjoy every minute! Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:52:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, after trying to figure out the new layout on blog.com, I decided to move our blog. It's a work in progress, but for further updates, you need to visit:   http://EthanandLara.blogspot.com Also, please update your links on your blog if you so desire so you can go straight to the new one...unless ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/08/12/our-blog-has-moved/ 1.  Your children cry when they get in the car and tell you, "Mommy...I just want to stay home and play with my toys" 2.  Your child takes their blankie and curls up on the little kid couch in the waiting area of the Hourly Care center and starts to go ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/07/10/you-know-youve-been-too-busy-when/ Yesterday, the kiddos started swim lessons. They really enjoyed it.  They are going  M-Th for two weeks.  Hopefully today goes as well as yesterday.  Lara using the kickboard   Ethan having fun using the kickboard If you have facebook, there are some better quality videos.  The pool is indoors (we are in WA after ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/07/07/first-day-of-swim-class/ Well, 4th of July was quite hot out here.  But, we had fun. We spent the day with friends (what would life be if you didn't have fantastic friends to help keep you busy during a deployment!?) and enjoyed our little town's parade with lots of fancy sports cards (corvettes primarily), ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/07/06/4th-of-july/ On Friday, we went with friends from MOMS Club to the zoo. I love that place. I love that we can go and look and get out in just a morning.  We packed our lunches in our new snacktaxis and enjoyed seeing the Elephant talk with the elephant trainers and the ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/07/05/trip-to-the-zoo/ Well, last Monday, I ventured back to Weight Watchers. I had been trying to do it online, but I really just need that constant motivation and accountability.  The kids get taken in with me on Monday mornings and luckily, other kiddos are there as well.  It's still not a completely ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/06/29/back-on-track/ Last Friday, after fighting with Lara during naptime, I made the decision to move Lara into the toddler bed. This is actually NOT her toddler bed. This is Ava's that I'm selling for Carol.  But, I figured Lara could use it, I could take some photos of it, and all ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/06/23/big-girl-bed-and-dress-up/ before I forget!! Life has been crazy lately.  We came back from the beach and have been just stinkin' busy.  Never a dull moment in my life.  Kids drive me nuts most days and within 10 days, they will both spend about 20 hours in hourly care. I NEED A BREAK!! ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/06/19/gotta-blog/ If you love to look at some really cool stuff, look here: Nesting Place http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/06/16/give-aways/ While at the beach, we saw two whales out playing in the surf. So much fun to watch! We, Michelle and I, were out enjoying the sunshine during nap time, and she spotted something in the water. So, I grabbed my good lens for the camera.  We did end up seeing ... http://bcherken.blog.com/2009/06/16/whale-sighting/