The Adventures of Lindsay and Michael

Michael had a blowout

2009-07-07T09:29:00.001-05:00

So he got to have a bath. He's covered in "shaving cream". It's actually kid shaving cream soap.

Lindsay von Trapp and the Screaming Banshee duet

2009-05-26T17:34:00.000-05:00

Let's catch up.

2009-05-06T08:11:00.006-05:00

When we were officially discharged from the hospital, we told ourselves we would do stuff. Go places. See stuff. It has been about 2 1/2 months:

Went to the beach (Oak Island,NC) This is Lindsay's favorite place to go. She loves the beach and always talks about Oak Island.

Aquarium- This was very cool and exciting. Both kids are crazy about fish and ocean life. The jellyfish were our favorite.

Children's Museums in Winston-Salem and Raleigh- What can I say? You just can't beat an awesome children's museum.

Car Show- I posted about this when we got back. We still talk about it and look at the pictures!

Statesville Art Crawl (I showed some photos)- This was one of the first things Lindsay got to do after getting discharged. She wore her mask and the whole family came to hang out with me at my booth. It was very cool.

Train Museum-I forgot my camera this day, so no pics. It was a lot of fun. Michael and Lindsay really like Thomas the Train so this was very exciting. We saw all kinds of different trains and got to ride on one! We also got to ride around the turntable at the roundhouse!

Grandparents' houses- Always a favorite (well, at least it is for the kids....hahaha!)

Day trips to Asheville and Winston-Salem (Our 2 favorite cities in NC)

Had a remission party for Lindsay- Tons o' fun that day! Friends and family showed up. Aunt Heather drove up from Charleston so Lindsay could finally meet her new cousins, Sam and Ella!!

Celebrated Michael's 2nd birthday-We had a blast just keeping it on the down-low. Lindsay helped make the cake, and both kids got to decorate it! Michael finally got his very own umbrella (rainbella). He is in love with Mary Poppins and has always wanted an umbrella because she has one.

Lindsay's Wake-a-Wish Disney trip and 4th birthday are just around the corner and we're planning on visiting family in Charleston soon. Whew.

Car Show

2009-04-06T06:43:00.005-05:00

Sorry it's been awhile. I guess most people are kept up to date with the kids through the CaringBridge site, so I hope you haven't missed much. Now that Lindsay is out of the hospital and so well, I guess I should try and get things rolling again. So, we went to the car show at Lowe's Motor Speedway! It was actually Papa Tom's idea. I really didn't know what to expect. All the cars were actually on the race track so we got to walk around on the track and through pit row. Lindsay was very excited to jump on the finish line, even though it wasn't painted checkered. I'm not much of a car person and I don't watch races too much. However, I can appreciate a good looking car and there were plenty there. Lindsay's favorite was a crazy purple sudo Bel-Air type. She also was very excited over the Mustangs. My favorite was a silver and blue Shelby Cobra. Michael was happy just to be there I think. I didn't get many pictures of the kids (sorry), but here's some of the cars we saw.
The brown one that looks like a Lamborghini is made out of wood.
Wooden Car

Shelby Cobras

Shelby Cobra

Ford Mustang

Geography lesson

2008-12-22T22:58:00.001-06:00

Lindsay still talks about moving back to Madison. When asked what she misses about it, she answers, "The parks. I like the one that's a circle and has horses."

Meet Lindsay

2008-12-02T14:57:00.003-06:00

She's my princess dress wearing, tatoo sporting, coffee making, stormtrooper mask adorning, hairless superhero.

Princess dress provided by Mimi. Tatoos provided by Lightning McQueen. Stormtrooper mask and hairdo provided by the good people at Brenner Children's Hospital.

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Discovering the swing

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Lindsay

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Mr. Michael

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Lindsay on the roof!

2008-10-26T17:42:00.005-05:00

Lindsay was unhooked for most of the day, so we ventured up to the roof where there is a playground.

Happy Birthday Ginger!!

2008-10-26T17:39:00.003-05:00

It's not often we get to celebrate something while at the hospital, but today we got to celebrate Ginger's birthday!! Here she is on the playground on the roof of the hospital. Does she look 32?

Outside!!!

2008-10-23T07:48:00.001-05:00

We made it home for a couple of days!! Here's Lindsay sporting the do-rag outside.

It's not a fort...it's an ambulance!!!

2008-10-14T16:19:00.000-05:00

AML RockStar

2008-10-06T21:09:00.005-05:00

We've been having a lot of fun with this new laptop, given by The Animal Hospital of Statesville. Lindsay loves the built-in camera!!! We've been getting kinda goofy with it. She's gotten to video chat with uncles and aunts. Tonight she got to video chat with Avery, her very awesome cousin that lives in St. Louis Park, MN. They laughed and made faces at each for about 30 minutes. It was tons of fun. We're gonna try and "chat" with Avery's little brother tomorrow night. (Jake was already asleep tonight) Uncle Kevin gets here on Wednesday and we all are excited about that. Both Lindsay and Michael LOVE Uncle Kevin!! I gotta admit, he's a good distraction for me, too. He got me through the first part of all this craziness just by being here.

Lindsay and I have always loved to rock out together. You've never experienced air guitar until you join us for a jam session. Here's a picture to inspire the masses.

Update from Rm 911

2008-09-30T06:54:00.002-05:00

Same appetite, new do

2008-09-13T09:02:00.001-05:00

The Kingdom of Room 914

2008-08-29T10:08:00.001-05:00

Her Majesty rules with an iron fist from her throne/bed. Punishments are carried out swiftly.

4 hour pass

2008-08-29T10:05:00.002-05:00

Last Thursday, before all the chemo started, we got a four pass to get out of the hospital. Lindsay decided she wanted to go to TGI Fridays (they have mac & cheese)

My sweet girl

Lindsay and Uncle Kevin

You can get cheese on soup!! Can I have some?!

Maple Eyes

2008-07-19T13:31:00.001-05:00

Two sides to a coin

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kids at the cafe

2008-07-15T12:12:00.000-05:00

Coolest shoes ever!

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Michael's taking a break from the party

2008-07-09T18:14:00.001-05:00

Michael is taking a break from the party on July 4.

Have I told you about our new chair?

2008-07-08T18:50:00.002-05:00

When you sit in it, your whole day gets brighter!!

Sleepy baby boy

2008-06-30T15:54:00.002-05:00

A little magic

2008-06-20T15:32:00.001-05:00

My kid is more talented than your kid

2008-06-20T15:31:00.003-05:00

This is what reading can do to you.

2008-06-17T11:56:00.001-05:00

New Banner!!

2008-06-13T05:32:00.002-05:00

Thanks Uncle Dee for our new banner!! Daddy has no creative sense, so we appreciate he didn't kill you when you were kids.

Redheaded Princess

2008-06-12T13:59:00.000-05:00

Eating Watermelon

2008-06-06T09:00:00.004-05:00

Eating a nice, cold slice of juicy watermelon on a hot summer day can stir up all sort of feelings and emotions....or, it can make you weird.

More pics

2008-06-02T20:41:00.005-05:00

Mac & Cheese Mustache

Teefs

A Little Scorn?

Attitude

Baby Boy

He's so happy!!

I'm a little tired of you, old man.

My actual new camera

2008-05-29T22:03:00.005-05:00

I got my own new camera now. The kids and I decided to try it out this afternoon. I gotta say, me likes it.

Beach Trip!!!

2008-05-26T11:55:00.004-05:00

We went to Oak Island, NC for 4 days. It was our 1st family vacation and it really well. Michael and Lindsay both LOVED the beach...at least the sand. We saw pelicans and boats and a lighthouse and jellyfish and seashells and, well you get the idea.

pelicans

nighttime wresting match

The take-down

We dug a very deep hole

....then Michael woke, sort of.

2008-05-14T20:05:00.001-05:00

My new camera

2008-05-14T19:38:00.005-05:00

Papa Tom accidentally left his Canon EOS Digital Rebel at the house. So now I have a new camera. During Michael's nap today, Lindsay and I went out for a photo shoot.

Lindsay found a bird's nest in the grass.

She's pulling ribbon from the nest.

More Birthday Pics

2008-05-12T18:44:00.003-05:00

Lindsay wears her new Princess outfit all day.

Unless she's wearing her new purple fish jammies on her new bike.

Happy Birthday Lindsay!!

2008-05-12T18:37:00.003-05:00

Lindsay turned 3 and all went well. Lots of fun kids, lots of fun parents, and lots of fingerpainting in the backyard!!

Happy Birthday Michael!!

2008-04-28T14:11:00.001-05:00

Michael turned 1 yesterday, and oh what a glorious day it was!! Here's a few pictures of the birthday boy and the party spread.

At the Farm

2008-03-10T21:43:00.003-05:00

We visited a friend's farm today. We fed llamas, donkeys, goats, and a horse named Grace.

Choppers (not from Stand by Me)

2008-03-01T18:57:00.002-06:00

Yesterday Michael had two teeth. Today he has eight teeth. Lindsay has more teeth than Michael, but less teeth than me. Michael has less teeth than I do, but not more than Lindsay. We aren't sure how many teeth Mommy has, but it's more than Michael and not less than Lindsay and maybe equal to or the same as me.

Lindsay's sick-day activity.

2008-02-04T15:41:00.001-06:00

Looking forward to another great season!!

2008-02-04T15:40:00.001-06:00

Go Cubs!!!!

Mr. Hyde Chocolate

2008-01-23T21:09:00.000-06:00

...but I AM smiling...

2008-01-21T16:53:00.000-06:00

Michael and Me

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Reflecting at the window

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It Snowed!!!

2008-01-17T09:15:00.001-06:00

Lindsay making a snow angel

Michael wasn't as excited

Christmas Eve...."Lindsay, only open one present. No, only one. I said one. Lindsay, are you listening to me....one. What's behind your back?"

2008-01-05T19:02:00.000-06:00

Uncle Dee's "good side"

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Sprinkling Reindeer Food on Christmas Eve

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Every party van needs good music

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A Christmas wish in the making

2008-01-05T18:58:00.000-06:00

Jones, I think you should be scared

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A Budding Artist

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Cute Kid

2008-01-05T18:54:00.000-06:00

Climbing a "rock" wall

2008-01-05T18:53:00.000-06:00

A little help...anybody?

2007-11-11T15:24:00.000-06:00

Yeah, I'm sitting up!!

2007-11-11T15:21:00.000-06:00

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

2007-11-11T15:19:00.000-06:00

Prequel to "I had a green poopy!"

2007-11-05T14:52:00.000-06:00

She sure looks like an App State student

2007-10-16T09:12:00.001-05:00

This is gonna be messier in a few hours.

2007-10-16T09:06:00.000-05:00

Lindsay's Pre-school Class Picture

2007-10-09T11:00:00.001-05:00

Belly Laugh

2007-09-23T19:43:00.000-05:00

Proof in 10 years that they like each other

2007-09-23T14:28:00.000-05:00

Gone Fishin'

2007-09-23T14:26:00.000-05:00

In Winston-Salem...not Statesville

Awesome Pants!!

2007-09-23T14:25:00.000-05:00

Apparently Michael does not know where that's been

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Braids

2007-09-23T14:23:00.000-05:00

Cutie Pie

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1st day at preschool

2007-09-23T14:19:00.001-05:00

Cutie Patutie

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Not minding being in a cage

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Stalag 2.25

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Is that a "Questioning Authority" look?

2007-08-20T19:51:00.000-05:00

A Tune in My Head

2007-08-20T19:49:00.000-05:00

Tummy Time 101

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Mood swings rehearsal

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9:15

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Such perfect and loving children...

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Impression of Mommy

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Michael: "OK, Lindsay, who am I now?"
Lindsay: "That one's too easy. Do another one."

Fire Demon

2007-08-18T12:24:00.000-05:00

The Fire Demon looks down upon the frightened and helpless villagers as she curls her lips into a sinister smile.

Er...a little help?

2007-08-16T19:09:00.000-05:00

At the park

2007-08-16T19:08:00.000-05:00

Michael needs face time

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Play Nice!

2007-08-16T19:04:00.000-05:00

A little slideshow

2007-08-06T15:23:00.001-05:00

Lindsay's Cousin Avery

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Circle

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I've been hanging around my uncle Dee too much

2007-06-30T04:31:00.000-05:00

Blue on Plaid

2007-06-30T04:29:00.000-05:00

This oatmeal gets 2 thumbs up

2007-06-30T04:27:00.000-05:00

Good kid

2007-06-30T04:26:00.000-05:00

Sprinkler Time!!

2007-06-29T21:27:00.000-05:00

More Michael

2007-05-04T12:40:00.000-05:00

Michael (Lindsay's little brother)

2007-04-28T21:12:00.000-05:00

New Sunglasses

2007-03-23T11:59:00.000-05:00

For Aunt Heather

2007-03-06T20:44:00.000-06:00