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Actually, it was my son's Cub Scout den, the Bears, but I'm a sucker for sensationalist headlines.
We went to Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma, which is on the border of... you guessed it, Texas and Oklahoma, with Pack 98. This scout pack/troop is comprised solely of Christian Homeschool families, which makes it superb to ensure all of the parents are somewhat like-minded. We may differ in how we homeschool but we're all united in the fact that Jesus is our savior. It's nice.
Anyway, Saij and I had a fabulous time. Summer wanted to go but it was too soon after Sameenah was born. There's another family campout in the Spring and she definitely wants to go. The campsites were large and had plug ins for a pop-up or motorhome. We're considering a pop-up camper so that we have something large enough for the family. Hopefully we can make it work.
We hiked, fished, ate s'mores, and did all of the camping types of activities one would expect. Saij and I had a grand time and look forward to the next event. I'll post up some pics when I can find the camera. This was my first camping trip in over 10 years and Saij's first trip in his memory. Our air mattress sprung a leak the first night so we were on the ground for the 2 nights. My back is unhappy with me right now.
Hope y'all are doing well!
Smiling Sameenah
Monday, October 6, 2008
Summer's mom took this picture of Sameenah back on 9/26 and she's got such a cute look on her face. You can see more pics of her at her gallery.
Support the BSA - buy popcorn from my son :D
Monday, September 22, 2008
Saij is selling popcorn for his Cub Scout pack (Pack 98 in the Longhorn Council here in TX). The funds help pay for their camping, Pinewood Derby races, and other activities and is their sole fundraiser of the year (similar to Girl Scout cookies).
If you like popcorn or trail mix, please consider supporting him by making a purchase. Prices range from $10 for some caramel corn with peanuts up to $50 for a 5-way chocolate lovers tin. You can also choose to donate $25 to purchase some popcorn for our troops. It makes a cool gift too. ;)
If you want to make an order or have any questions, please post here or email me at tjolaes@hotmail.com. You can either mail me a check or pay via Paypal. Your order will be shipped to you a week or two before Thanksgiving. Thanks everyone!
Link to price list and item description
If you like popcorn or trail mix, please consider supporting him by making a purchase. Prices range from $10 for some caramel corn with peanuts up to $50 for a 5-way chocolate lovers tin. You can also choose to donate $25 to purchase some popcorn for our troops. It makes a cool gift too. ;)
If you want to make an order or have any questions, please post here or email me at tjolaes@hotmail.com. You can either mail me a check or pay via Paypal. Your order will be shipped to you a week or two before Thanksgiving. Thanks everyone!
Link to price list and item description
Yay Baby!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
In case you haven't heard, Summer had Sameenah Joy Olaes on 9/11.
She was 7 lbs, 9 oz and 19.5 inches long.
Here's a gallery to check out.
She was 7 lbs, 9 oz and 19.5 inches long.
Here's a gallery to check out.
House projects - redux
Saturday, September 6, 2008
So we're getting ready for phase two of the house remodeling. Once Summer pops the kid out, we'll be back on track for the new updates.
If you have a Facebook profile, add me: Terry Olaes. There's a pic of Summer about 8 mos pregnant in my profile photo album. :)
Here's what's coming in phase deux:
1. New fence
2. New Tuff-Shed
3. Repaint upstairs (bye bye Egyptian-looking splatter art)
4. Remove carpet on stairs and master bath
5. Install tile in master bath
6. Remove stair rails and replace with wrought iron.
7. Install travertine on stairs and finish with wood.
I think that's it. Might do some backyard stuff too. We'll see.
As always, pics will come when the projects start. We anticipate the fence to be first and that'll start in a couple weeks.
Edit: Here's the link to the photo I mentioned above. Let me know if you can't see it.
If you have a Facebook profile, add me: Terry Olaes. There's a pic of Summer about 8 mos pregnant in my profile photo album. :)
Here's what's coming in phase deux:
1. New fence
2. New Tuff-Shed
3. Repaint upstairs (bye bye Egyptian-looking splatter art)
4. Remove carpet on stairs and master bath
5. Install tile in master bath
6. Remove stair rails and replace with wrought iron.
7. Install travertine on stairs and finish with wood.
I think that's it. Might do some backyard stuff too. We'll see.
As always, pics will come when the projects start. We anticipate the fence to be first and that'll start in a couple weeks.
Edit: Here's the link to the photo I mentioned above. Let me know if you can't see it.
We need a preggers pic!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Summer's still got 3 months to go but this is the biggest I can recall her belly being at this stage. We're just coming into the [sarcasm]wonderful[/sarcasm] summer here in TX and it's been a steady 95-98 with 50+% humidity. Lovely. If it's not muggy, it stormin'. At least EVERYONE getting a nice glistening when they're out and about.
But back to my pregnant wife; I'll try to get a pic of the bun in the oven if Summer will let me. Convince her, won't you?
The kids are about done with school and will be on a short break. Ciara's starting 9th grade soon. Isn't that nuts?
Our kids are taking full advantage of their Filipino heritage and the genetic protections that their genes afford them. In other words, they're getting quite dark as they spend a couple hours in the pool every day.
I'm going to sign out with one thought: Carol (my mother in law) is flying to Mexico for a 4-day vacation tomorrow. After you pick your jaw up from the ground, please pray for her safety. She's excited and nervous as she's never flown before.
Tchau tchau!
But back to my pregnant wife; I'll try to get a pic of the bun in the oven if Summer will let me. Convince her, won't you?
The kids are about done with school and will be on a short break. Ciara's starting 9th grade soon. Isn't that nuts?
Our kids are taking full advantage of their Filipino heritage and the genetic protections that their genes afford them. In other words, they're getting quite dark as they spend a couple hours in the pool every day.
I'm going to sign out with one thought: Carol (my mother in law) is flying to Mexico for a 4-day vacation tomorrow. After you pick your jaw up from the ground, please pray for her safety. She's excited and nervous as she's never flown before.
Tchau tchau!
Vacation 2008 is over!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
And pics are coming soon. I'm captioning the gallery right now so I hope to have it all done tonight. We had a blast!
Here's what we did:
4/9-4/10: 21 hour drive to San Diego
4/10-4/12: Wedding stuff in San Diego
4/13: Hung out with friends in Oceanside
4/14-4/16: Disneyland!
4/17: Hollywood, Vegas
4/18: Vegas, Hoover Dam, Skywalk @ West Rim of Grand Canyon
4/19: South Rim of Grand Canyon, random stops, slept in Winona AZ
4/20: Meteor Crater in AZ, random stops, slept in Tucumcari NM
4/21: Home
Here's what we did:
4/9-4/10: 21 hour drive to San Diego
4/10-4/12: Wedding stuff in San Diego
4/13: Hung out with friends in Oceanside
4/14-4/16: Disneyland!
4/17: Hollywood, Vegas
4/18: Vegas, Hoover Dam, Skywalk @ West Rim of Grand Canyon
4/19: South Rim of Grand Canyon, random stops, slept in Winona AZ
4/20: Meteor Crater in AZ, random stops, slept in Tucumcari NM
4/21: Home
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