Archive for July, 2009

29
Jul
09

these days…

Rilyn is jumping off diving boards in the deep end without any floaties! (Granted she jumps as close to the side as possible!)

Ella keeps dressing up in the nasty Snow White wig. (I thought I threw that thing away!)

Asher points to his eye when you ask him. (He also points to his eye when you ask him to point to his mama, his nose, his toy…) Baby steps people! He’s the 3rd child!!

Rilyn keeps losing teeth! She lost her 2nd one last night. She wanted “God to get this one out.” No more Dr. Mommy I guess.

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth!

James went on a 3 day Colorado trip with some college friends for a bachelor celebration.

From July 2009
28
Jul
09

organic + Paquettes= ?!?!

If you know our family, you know that we aren’t the most sophisticated or perhaps disciplined family when it comes to our diet. While we try and ensure that plenty of fruits and vegetables are a part of our family’s regular diet, we are not picky about where the food we eat comes from.

However, I am starting to become more aware of exactly where the food we eat comes from and what it goes through before it hits my palate and let’s just say, I have no intention of ever eating a quarter-pounder again. This recent awareness was probably inevitable being that we live in Austin. (For those who don’ t know, Austin and organic are somewhat like Austin and independent music). So when Julie suggested we try out this new ‘organic’ burger joint today, I was much more inclined to say yes than perhaps I would have been in days past.

So we packed up the minivan and took one small step toward an organic lifestyle by heading over to the new TERRA BURGER located off Research Blvd. On the way over, I find out from Julie that her reasoning to check out this new place is the playscape they have for the kids, (not necessarily for the ‘organic’ side of life).  The food was good and the kids had a blast.  From Ella’s perspective, “We can live here!”

For you ‘Austinite’ families looking for a organic way to have some family fun, check it out.

  1. Cell phone pics

DISCLAIMER **(This is Julie, and after previewing James’ post, I just want to clarify that I have NO intention of going ‘organic’ and I was only eating at Terra Burger for the kids playscape. I love my chocolate and junk food too much.)

And yes, regardless of the source, burgers and fries are not necessarily the most healthy meal, but hey, it’s a start right?

24
Jul
09

in the lightweight division we have…

Asher is 15 months old today!  We just went to the doctor and he is 60th% for height and 25th% for weight (almost 23 lbs.)  Tall and lean!  Here are some pictures I had fun editing!

 
 

‘Asher the Basher’ Paquette!

23
Jul
09

a true love for reading

Asher’s favorite book to read (and eat!)

19
Jul
09

summer days

Children’s museum, birthday party at My Gym, Yogurt Planet, and the pool…just another Saturday!  ;-)

My Gym
My Gym
18
Jul
09

Melissa Sandvig’s husband

Back in May, I blogged about how I had lunch with Melissa Sandvig (ummm…haven’t heard of her? Top 4 ladies on So You Think You Can Dance!) when we went on our Disney vacation. The reason I met her is because her now *famous* husband is my friend from 2nd grade! So, on our vacation, a bunch of us old friends ate lunch together.

Erik is such a sweet, supporting husband to Melissa. You may have seen him every week on the show doing something like this in the audience:

It’s no surprise to me. Look at him back in 1989!

Erik trying to ‘get seen’ AGAIN

So, what is the point of this blog today? Please VOTE for Melissa next week and get her to the top 3 ladies!! (And don’t you want to see what sign Erik will be holding up???)

18
Jul
09

just for fun

Another hobby of mine, (besides scrapbooking), is editing pictures (WOW-those two hobbies work really well together! ;-) )  I’ve had a lot of fun over the years…I even won an online contest with one picture.  When I first got my editing program in 2005, I did a lot of experimenting (at the expense of my poor daughter!)

Here’s the proof:

16
Jul
09

the moment of tooth

A month and a half after her 5th birthday, Rilyn has a new smile!  (Thanks to Dr. Mommy who got to do the honors!)

From July 2009
Rilyn got her bottom two front teeth at 4 months old.  Five years later she looses the first

tooth she got!  Bittersweet mommy moment.

14
Jul
09

apparently, stickers aren’t good enough anymore

I don’t know about you, but when I finished my dentist appointment as a little girl, I got a sticker for a great check-up.  We all know that it does take much more these days to keep a child entertained.  A sticker just won’t cut it-nope!  But a stick-on fake mustache?!?  Now there’s a prize worth enduring a dentist appointment for!

From July 2009

When I told Ella, “Say Cheese!” She said, “I’m a BOY!” and obviously made this face. Maybe next time, she will get a necklace like her sister.  Sorry Ella.
(Our dentist has a gumball machine full of little prizes in those capsule thingys, and they get a gold coin after their appointment to put in the machine.)

12
Jul
09

diaper cake divas

Yesterday was my sister-in-law’s (my brother’s wife) baby shower for my nephew, Caden, who will be born next month!  I can’t wait to be an aunt!  My sister and I wanted to help with the shower and so we made a diaper cake.  (I jump at any chance to use my scrapbooking skills!)  I think it turned out really cute!

From July 2009
me, my sister-in-law, my mom, and my sister

(I know, I’m jealous too of how good 36 weeks pregnant could look!)




Christmas Card Contest!

I was featured!

What’s playing…

Watch videos at Vodpod and other videos from this collection.

Mandy’s vintage and handmade goodies

Piper

Richard Halverson, the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, pointed out something that bothers a lot of people and excites a few. He said,

Jesus Christ said more about money than about any other single thing because, when it comes to a man's real nature, money is of first importance. Money is an exact index to a man's true character. All through Scripture there is an intimate correlation between the development of a man's character and how he handles his money.

That is a good paraphrase of Matthew 6:21 where Jesus says, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." In other words, what your money goes after is a signal of what your heart goes after. And Jesus cares more than anything about what your heart is going after.

What our hands do with our money shows what our hearts are doing with God. Or to get right at the heart of the matter: what we do with our money shows what we believe God is doing with us. What money is to us shows what God is to us. Jesus said, "A man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Luke 12:15). No, it consists in his relationship to God. "This is eternal life—true life —" Jesus said to his Father in heaven, "that they might know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3). What we do with our money shows where we believe life—and joy and love and hope and security and meaning and freedom—is found.

jpaq tweets

  • Any other year and the rangers' division lead would have been cut in half over the last 10 games. Hmmm could this be the year? 1 week ago
  • Could it be? Yes it is! Nectar made with real sugar Ya-hoo! http://tweetphoto.com/40531564 1 week ago
  • Just saw "Scott Pilgrim v world"...genius. didn't realize Nintendo was prepping me for life 1 week ago
  • I am prepping for OT Survey with Halim. Looking foward to bringing gT to the St. John's campus. 2 weeks ago
  • Getting ready for meet the teacher night. Rilyn starts first grade in less than a week. Dang i'm old. 2 weeks ago
Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Kids Birthday tickers Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Fifth Birthday tickers Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Third Birthday tickers

 

July 2009
M T W T F S S
« Jun   Aug »
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031