Nick-isms

As my good friend, Julie, calls these comments, Emma-isms - I will now call these Nick-isms.
These 2 items just make you really wonder what in the heck goes through our children's minds.
1. Nick now calls his bottom - G
2. Nick call his manhood - L
Where, how and who did he consult in order to start this new title? Why does he call his bottom "G" and why "L" for his manhood? We haven't decided to ask him quite yet so it doesn't seem like he is getting into trouble. We have bought into this change and now also use these terms.
Another cute slip-up from Nick came today, after receiving an airbrush tatoo at the Microsoft picnic. He asked Pete if the tatoo was pregnant. Pete looked at him knowing that it wasn't the right word and waiting for Nick to explain to him what he meant. Nick then said, "You know, when things don't wash away - they stay around". Obviously, we now know he meant permanent but come on - that was pretty funny!

We had a very busy day today. Microsoft picnic from 9:30 until 5. Then Rachel and I went and got our pedicures from 5 - 6:15. Then we were all off with our friends Rick, Shelly, and Sara to the Aquasox minor league baseball game from 7 until 9:30. Tomorrow we are going to take it easy and lay around all day! Thank goodness.

Microsoft Picnic

There are so many benefits to being a Microsoft employee. Crazy discounts at all tourist attractions in the Seattle area. No co-pays for medical (doctor visits, hospital visits, etc). If you have a child, the employee gets an entire month off paid in full. Stock options - I can go on and on.
Another great benefit is the picnic in the summer. We are going this Saturday and it is fabulous. They provide a massive amount of activities for everyone and free food and drinks for the entire day. They also have shuttles up to the "farm" so you don't have to drive and can enjoy the scenery.
Rachel and I are also going to get our pedicures for Iowa on Saturday night and then we are all going to try to hit a AA baseball game nearby. We are busy busy people!

We are alive after our first camping trip!!!

So I slept in a tent this past Saturday night. I'm not sure what crazy person told my husband that this was a 4 person tent - but they lied! There is no way in hell that 4 adults could sleep in there, much less 2 adults and 2 small children. Needless to say, if it would have been more than 1 night - we would have a new tent now.
We went to Wenberg State Park up by Marysville, WA. It was absolutely beautiful and very clean. It was also nice that all of the other campers there were normal, however I did catch a whiff of marijuana in the bathroom that night. Don't ask how I know that smell :)
Here is a picture of Nicholas and Rachel by the campfire. They had a blast and I think Pete had fond memories of his younger days! We will definitely be going camping again (in a bigger tent!) after our trip to Iowa.
We are in Iowa from August 1st through August 10th. I can't wait to see everyone! Pete's brother Dave and his family are driving down from Michigan to spend a couple of nights with us. We haven't seen them in 4 years - and Shelley (Nicholas and Rachel's aunt) is a HOOT!
If people don't know, I received a promotion to Manager of my testing team and lucky me - overtime started tonight through August 15th. Sure am glad I'm on vacation for one of the weeks!

Diego Live

Well, we finally broke down and bought 12th row tickets for Diego Live. Of course, all Rachel asked the entire time was "Where's Dora?". Thanks goodness she made a cameo appearance. Rachel kept waving at her and saying hi, but of course Dora was not waving back - very sad.
Nick and his friend Kabir are getting ready for the big show and Rachel is incognito with her baby jaguar mask. The kids had fun and Pete and I made sure that they know these shows only come around once a year. Pre-warnings are always a good thing!

Virgin Post

So this is my first post on my blog. I'm really excited to keep everyone up to date with my life. I know that people are just as busy if not busier with their lives then me. I'm hoping to keep up my communication with everyone through this! Since I have 4 time zones to work with, it is hard to keep up. Rachel and I hope you
like our blog!