Awyn fell asleep on Sam's bed the other night. Sam did insist that I move her over to her own crib before he'd sleep. I thought I'd already posted this one, but I guess I missed it. She sure is a bed hog.
Monday, September 03, 2007
Continuing the sleeping theme...
Awyn fell asleep on Sam's bed the other night. Sam did insist that I move her over to her own crib before he'd sleep. I thought I'd already posted this one, but I guess I missed it. She sure is a bed hog.
Preying Mantis
This mantis is hunting on the screen next to the computer. He's been there a few nights in a row. I guess the light from the window is attracting lots of prey.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Couch Nap
Sam is actually asleep. We carried him in from the car and he stayed asleep. We also carried Awyn in, but she never sleeps past the car stopping, so of course she was awake long before we hit the couch. Still, she insisted on snuggling with her brother.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Car Seat Recall!
I'm putting this here so anyone can see it.
Duffy & Shanley, Inc.
Dorel Juvenile Group USA
Annette Maggiacomo, 401-274-0001, ext. 432
Media Line 781.364.3164
amaggiacomo@duffyshanley.com
Dorel Juvenile Group Announces a Voluntary Safety Recall Of Certain Convertible Child Restraint Systems
Columbus, IN August 30, 2007- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is issuing a voluntary safety recall for certain CoscoR, Safety 1stR and Eddie BauerR brand child restraint systems manufactured during November 2003 through December 2005. Although no injuries have been reported, there is a potential for the harness adjustment strap to loosen during use. If this were to occur, the harness may be loose around the child, possibly increasing the
risk of injury in a crash. We feel that it is important to replace the
harness adjustment strap.
Model numbers affected are:
CoscoR: Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega EliteT: 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; Eddie BauerR: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible: 22740, 22750, 22755, 22756, 22757, 22770; Safety 1stR : Alpha EliteT, Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega EliteT, Alpha SportT, InteraT, EnspiraT: 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22455, 22460, 22480, 22481
The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a sticker located on the side or back of the child restraint system.
DJG will contact all registered owners and provide them with information on how to obtain a free repair kit to replace the harness adjustment strap. Those consumers who have not registered their product should visit www.djgusa.com or call 800-219-0509 to order a free repair kit. The affected seats should not be returned to the retailer.
DJG encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as possible. Parents may continue to use the child restraint system as directed in their instruction manual. Parents should be sure to adjust the harness adjuster strap snugly each time they put their child in the child restraint system. If there is any difficulty adjusting the harness adjustment strap, or it does not remain tight, DJG suggests using a different child restraint system until the repair kit has been installed.
To check for harness slippage:
(1) Fully tighten the harness, (2) pull on the harness straps without pressing or lifting the harness adjustment lever. If movement occurs, the harness is experiencing slippage..
Duffy & Shanley, Inc.
Dorel Juvenile Group USA
Annette Maggiacomo, 401-274-0001, ext. 432
Media Line 781.364.3164
amaggiacomo@duffyshanley.com
Dorel Juvenile Group Announces a Voluntary Safety Recall Of Certain Convertible Child Restraint Systems
Columbus, IN August 30, 2007- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is issuing a voluntary safety recall for certain CoscoR, Safety 1stR and Eddie BauerR brand child restraint systems manufactured during November 2003 through December 2005. Although no injuries have been reported, there is a potential for the harness adjustment strap to loosen during use. If this were to occur, the harness may be loose around the child, possibly increasing the
risk of injury in a crash. We feel that it is important to replace the
harness adjustment strap.
Model numbers affected are:
CoscoR: Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega EliteT: 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; Eddie BauerR: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible: 22740, 22750, 22755, 22756, 22757, 22770; Safety 1stR : Alpha EliteT, Alpha OmegaR, Alpha Omega EliteT, Alpha SportT, InteraT, EnspiraT: 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22455, 22460, 22480, 22481
The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a sticker located on the side or back of the child restraint system.
DJG will contact all registered owners and provide them with information on how to obtain a free repair kit to replace the harness adjustment strap. Those consumers who have not registered their product should visit www.djgusa.com or call 800-219-0509 to order a free repair kit. The affected seats should not be returned to the retailer.
DJG encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as possible. Parents may continue to use the child restraint system as directed in their instruction manual. Parents should be sure to adjust the harness adjuster strap snugly each time they put their child in the child restraint system. If there is any difficulty adjusting the harness adjustment strap, or it does not remain tight, DJG suggests using a different child restraint system until the repair kit has been installed.
To check for harness slippage:
(1) Fully tighten the harness, (2) pull on the harness straps without pressing or lifting the harness adjustment lever. If movement occurs, the harness is experiencing slippage..
Monday, August 27, 2007
Awyn
So she's a little cheesy; she's still beautiful. She was a little upset that Daddy didn't wave back, but he didn't know she was in the window.
Cheesy faces
Yes, I fed my kids cheetos. Sam was reading this book to Awyn. Awyn was in the window waiving goodbye to her daddy.
Oh the fun of non-permanence
I do enjoy my job as a VUA. I get to wear the ranger uniform, and take people's money, and work in the visitor centers. I like working in the entrance stations. I also like that I'm part-time, so most of the time I get to be home with the kids. Work is usually a welcome break from the daily home routine, for me and the kids. They get to go to someone else's house and play with other kids, and I get to go play adult. The only difficulty in this scenario is payday. As with most federal employees, I get paid every two weeks, with a slight lag between the pay period worked and the pay period I get paid for. Do you see the problem yet? I add up the babysitting hours I owe each and every pay day, and pay these women their very hard earned money. I pay them faster than I get paid. So it's very possible to pay more for babysitting than I actually earn, as is the case this pay period. It does balance out; next pay period I'll only owe for a couple of days, but I'll get paid for working for five days. It's just tough to put out the money before I actually get it. Oh, I'm sure if I explained the situation to my babysitters, they'd work out a deal for me, but then I'd get confused, and not pay them correctly. This is easier for me to keep track of.
I have an entire bulletin board dedicated to schedules. I have Eric's schedule, with code explanations, I have my schedule, and I have the kid's schedule, and right around the corner is a regular calendar where I try to write down everything else, including our social schedule. This is really something for me; I'm not a particularily organized person. I'd be lost without my wall-o-schedule. I'll go take a picture of it so you can understand how big it is. I also tack important phone numbers to it.
I like to joke that my job title is really "substitute ranger" as I look like a park ranger, and I do some of the same duties as a park ranger, but like a substitute teacher, I have no set schedule. I go when I'm called in. Sometimes they know ahead of time, and I can plan it all in advance. Some mornings I get the call and have to suit up and hit the door at a run, with two little kids in tow. Sometimes I remember to pack lunches.
When Sam finally starts school for real, lunches are something I'm going to have to work on. This won't be until Kindergarten around here. The local school does not have a cafeteria. All students must bring their own lunches, and put it in the mini-fridge with their names on it. Just before lunch, the business office manager heads over to the meeting room/library/kitchen and begins the task of heating up lunches and putting lunches out on the table. Then the kids file in and sit down and eat. She's pretty strict about table manners. I've eaten with the kids many times when I substitute. Eating by myself in the classroom is lonely, so I join the kids. This summer was the first time we held a longer day schedule and kept the kids for lunch. As it was summer, the business manager was relieved of lunch duty, although she would heat up the lunches if needed, and I sat with the kids every day. I really enjoyed teaching summer school. I'll probably do it again if I get the opportunity.
I have an entire bulletin board dedicated to schedules. I have Eric's schedule, with code explanations, I have my schedule, and I have the kid's schedule, and right around the corner is a regular calendar where I try to write down everything else, including our social schedule. This is really something for me; I'm not a particularily organized person. I'd be lost without my wall-o-schedule. I'll go take a picture of it so you can understand how big it is. I also tack important phone numbers to it.
I like to joke that my job title is really "substitute ranger" as I look like a park ranger, and I do some of the same duties as a park ranger, but like a substitute teacher, I have no set schedule. I go when I'm called in. Sometimes they know ahead of time, and I can plan it all in advance. Some mornings I get the call and have to suit up and hit the door at a run, with two little kids in tow. Sometimes I remember to pack lunches.
When Sam finally starts school for real, lunches are something I'm going to have to work on. This won't be until Kindergarten around here. The local school does not have a cafeteria. All students must bring their own lunches, and put it in the mini-fridge with their names on it. Just before lunch, the business office manager heads over to the meeting room/library/kitchen and begins the task of heating up lunches and putting lunches out on the table. Then the kids file in and sit down and eat. She's pretty strict about table manners. I've eaten with the kids many times when I substitute. Eating by myself in the classroom is lonely, so I join the kids. This summer was the first time we held a longer day schedule and kept the kids for lunch. As it was summer, the business manager was relieved of lunch duty, although she would heat up the lunches if needed, and I sat with the kids every day. I really enjoyed teaching summer school. I'll probably do it again if I get the opportunity.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Eric's Hike
Eric went out for a hike with some friends. They stayed at the Toll Mountain campsite. Apparently they circumnavigated Toll Mountain. I'm posting what I think are almost opposite views. Eric took far too many pictures for me to post more than a couple. I'm not even certain I chose the best views.
This view looks to the East, showing Crown Mountain, and then all the way to La Sierra del Carmen in Mexico. Quite a view. I think you're seeing about 30 miles to the del Carmen.
There's another where you can see the 30 miles to the North boundary of the park. Maybe I'll post it later.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Sam reads to Awyn
Sam is reading a book to Awyn.
Eric went off for an overnight hike into the Chisos with some friends. I'm sure he'll bring back lots of pictures. On the household Wow! front, the icemaker spontaneously regenerated yesterday, and is now churning out ice like it was never broken. I was able, with some encouragement from Mom, to repair our broken dishwasher all by myself. That saved us about $450 for the dishwasher, and $150 for the icemaker, neither of which we were going to pay to fix or replace. We'd been washing dished by hand (hey, we haven't always had a dishwasher!), and just doing without ice. (I don't have a clue where the ice trays have got off to.)
Friday, August 10, 2007
Mushroom
Yes, we have mushrooms here in the desert! Even in my yard right now. Such a lovely rainy season!
Ceniza Season!
Keeping in mind that I typically butcher the spelling of that bush. Yes, the beautiful 'Texas Sage' bushes are blooming. I don't like calling that because it's not a sage at all. I love the scent, and the color. Right now the desert has been swept up in a lovely vegetative orgy. We've had an excellent rainy season so far, with a really wet hot season just prior, so things are very green and lush. This picture was taken near our house. Eric took Sam out for a quick hike up Mouse Canyon.
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