Mount Redoubt, Bring It On...

Well as I'm sure you're all aware, Mount Redoubt finally blew yesterday and is continuing to do so.  I wish that I could have got some pics of it but as circumstances had it she came like a theif in the night.  But, that doesn't mean that we're not prepared,  I think the following speaks for itself...

And here's Nya's take on what happened:

Sick Day Drive

As many of you know the shenanigans aren't feeling all that well this week.  We've been lying low and staying pretty close to home the last couple days.  Enough so that we're getting tired of just being at home.  So, Nya and I (ty) decided to go for a little drive in my truck to get the mail and break the monotony.  I decided to grab my camera just in case I saw something picture worthy.  We didn't really see that much and I still managed to take about twenty pictures too many.  Here are the three most notable:

{sarcasm}Oh, look! The sun!  I've never taken a picture like this before!{/sarcasm}

Nya was pointing out some birdies.

(I never saw them, I was too excited about the photo...)

Didn't really mean for this one to turn out like this.  I guess it's kind of cool for an accident...

O 2 B 2

My little Nya bug continually impresses me with her vocabulary and comprehension, and today was no exception! So here are a few fun stories for the day...
If Mommy Says No, Ask Jesus
I was nursing Elli and Nya walks up and says "Mommy, paint Nya's nails?" (at least now she's asking instead of just doing it herself!) Anyways, I reply, "Not right now, Mommy is feeding Elli. You'll have to wait a little bit." Nya: "No! Mommy paint Nya's nails right there, peeeeaase." Mommy: "Nya, mommy can't right now. I'm feeding Elli. Mommy will paint your nails later ok." A couple minutes goes by (eternity for a two-year old) and Nya is a few feet away doing her own thing... then I hear her say "Jesus, paint Nya's nails right there", while showing him exactly what finger she wants Him to start with. After seeing no results, she again says her little one-line prayer. Moral of the story: Persistance pays off, her fingers and toes are all painted ~ by mommy (in case you were wondering).
Is That A Lie?
After Nya's nap she came excitedly running up to me asking for a cookie (she got one after her nap yesterday, so why not every day?) I said "Sorry, there's no more cookies... they're all gone." But you see, that was a wee little lie. There was ONE left... and it was mine! I didn't think twice about telling her they were all gone because basically they were (I called it.) Her response left me in a predicament ... "Mommy, show Nya cookies all gone." I said "What?", mostly to buy myself some time while I pondered what I would do. Again, in no uncertain terms the two-year-old says to her lying mom "Mommy, show Nya cookies all gone." Moral of the story: Don't lie. Even to a 2-yr-old.
Betcha Haven't Heard This Song
Nya wrote her first song today and it goes a little something like this:
"Momma pooping, momma pooping, potty chair, get a treat..." sung to the tune of Frere Jacques. Lovely. However, it's still in the creative process because she's been singing various versions of it all day. Moral of the story: You can sing just about anything to the tune of Frere Jacques.
In case you couldn't figure out the title of this blog... "Oh To Be Two"

Ski Day

Today Ryan and I (friend from work), came up to Alyeska for a day of
riding. It's beautiful out but a little cold so far. About 5
degrees... Were eating lunch right now. Just thought I'd drop a note.