It was around Belle's second birthday that I knew we had a future animal rights activist on our hands. The kid treats strays better than humans most days.
I knew the moment was coming. It was just a matter of time before Belle decided to go veg. And it finally happened a couple nights ago over a dinner of incredibly delish grilled burgers. While chowing down on a plate of fries and potato chips (what can I say? we love our fried potatoes), she announced that she was no longer eating meat. Honestly, it could've happened sooner. Answering the, "Are we eating this chicken because it was bad?" questions as I gnawed a chicken leg wasn't exactly appetizing.
After the big announcement, the following convo took place.
Ava: Hey, Belle. Bacon is meat.
Belle: Oh. (ponders a moment)
Ava: And sausage.
Belle: What animal is that again?
Ava: Pig.
Belle: I'm okay with that.
If we were really mean, we could show her this commercial. But, we're not and we like bacon too.
Off to see if this shirt comes in a 5T.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
The break is over
We had a few plans for spring break this year. The first of which was a trip to Dino World. Unfortunately, due to my bursitised knee (and, no, my knee does not look as freaky as the elbow photo on the link), we had to postpone this adventure. Instead, we hit a matinee (thankfully, since I can't fathom the cost of an evening show) viewing of Monsters vs Aliens 3d.
The weather cooperated for the most part and the kids were able to spend a healthy amount of time outside. The girls had a sleepover with the grandparentals on Thursday night. Luke and I met them at The Dollhouse Museum the following day. And the girls capped off the week with a birthday party.
It was so nice not having to get Ava to school at the crack of dawn. Speaking of which, tomorrow is the last meeting of the school year for being late too often. Can you believe that we've managed to get her to school on time every day since November? Pretty amazing. Though, there were actually a few really close calls involving me not stopping completely, opening the van door and pushing her out while screaming, "Run, Ava, run!"
The weather cooperated for the most part and the kids were able to spend a healthy amount of time outside. The girls had a sleepover with the grandparentals on Thursday night. Luke and I met them at The Dollhouse Museum the following day. And the girls capped off the week with a birthday party.
It was so nice not having to get Ava to school at the crack of dawn. Speaking of which, tomorrow is the last meeting of the school year for being late too often. Can you believe that we've managed to get her to school on time every day since November? Pretty amazing. Though, there were actually a few really close calls involving me not stopping completely, opening the van door and pushing her out while screaming, "Run, Ava, run!"
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Long time, no post
Since last post, Ava had a birthday, Belle is officially enrolled for kindergarten, Luke learned how to blow bubbles and it went from 70* and beautiful to snow in less than a week.
In honor of Ava's birthday, here's a little blurb about my ever so opinionated eight year old.
Ava's personality developed fast and furiously and hasn't changed much. She argues every point and calls us on every infraction. She's still petite (25th percentile for height & weight since age 2) and very picky about what she'll stuff down her pie hole. She outgrew her Britax Regent just before her 8th birthday. Being the car seat nazi that I am, that's one milestone that has me all torn up.
She's particularly fond of the Ipod Shuffle and roller skates she received as gifts and can often be found rolling around while rocking out to Flight of the Conchords.
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Age 7
In honor of Ava's birthday, here's a little blurb about my ever so opinionated eight year old.
Ava's personality developed fast and furiously and hasn't changed much. She argues every point and calls us on every infraction. She's still petite (25th percentile for height & weight since age 2) and very picky about what she'll stuff down her pie hole. She outgrew her Britax Regent just before her 8th birthday. Being the car seat nazi that I am, that's one milestone that has me all torn up.
She's particularly fond of the Ipod Shuffle and roller skates she received as gifts and can often be found rolling around while rocking out to Flight of the Conchords.
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Age 5
Age 6
Age 7Monday, February 16, 2009
Tiny Bubbles
When Luke started (occasionally) blowing these tiny bubbles yesterday, it was instantly evident that he would benefit from Sponge Bob's bubble blowing class.
Bubbles from Autumn Hutt on Vimeo.
Bubbles from Autumn Hutt on Vimeo.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ice Storm
I'm a crazy weather watcher, so I knew this was on the way. And having been through the 2003 ice storm, I knew what to expect. On Monday, the kids and I shopped for food and snacks to last through the week.
Tuesday morning I wasn't expecting to go to work. Fortunately, my driver (aka my boss) was able to fetch me. Who am I kidding? I was a little disappointed since I had planned on lounging in my sweats while finishing Breaking Dawn. But who can argue with money and a little adventure? Our trip home Wednesday night took us over a tree that was on top of a van and power lines.
Luckily we haven't lost power. But as you'll see on this crappy little video, I'm not sure we're totally safe yet. The video doesn't quite capture the eerie feeling of the trees swaying in the wind under the weight of all the creaking ice.
I keep venturing out in my tank top and flip flops (don't worry, Belle yelled at me for not wearing a coat) to marvel at the beauty and destruction. It's absolutely amazing.
Tuesday morning I wasn't expecting to go to work. Fortunately, my driver (aka my boss) was able to fetch me. Who am I kidding? I was a little disappointed since I had planned on lounging in my sweats while finishing Breaking Dawn. But who can argue with money and a little adventure? Our trip home Wednesday night took us over a tree that was on top of a van and power lines.
Luckily we haven't lost power. But as you'll see on this crappy little video, I'm not sure we're totally safe yet. The video doesn't quite capture the eerie feeling of the trees swaying in the wind under the weight of all the creaking ice.
I keep venturing out in my tank top and flip flops (don't worry, Belle yelled at me for not wearing a coat) to marvel at the beauty and destruction. It's absolutely amazing.
Monday, January 19, 2009
How Strange
This dog had somewhere to be and was not the least bit amused by our pointing and laughing.
Friday, January 2, 2009
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