A Day in the life....
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 6:39AM 
I'm going to be a Wheemaw again!
The Old Goat and I are pretty excited!
Babies are just so fun!
But I'm feeling bad for my little girl...
I'm pretty sure she's going to look like this again.
I'm sorry Baby!
And I love you!
And don't worry....
It's just as awesome the second time as it was the first!
Love you!
Wheemaw out!
Friday, August 27, 2010 at 6:46AM 
I'm posting a few additional shots TOG and I took last weekend. I find it interesting to shoot with TOG because he sees things completely differently than I do. Not in a bad way, just differently...
Take the shot above... TOG insisted I take this shot. When I hesitated, he explained that he loved the green of the bank of trees next to the water. I felt it wasn't enough of a focol point so I framed in the rocks in front of us as well to give perspective. Otherwise it would have looked like this...
Which is the shot TOG wanted me to take. Either way, I wouldn't have shot it. Which is why it's so entertaining to do photography with him!
Now this shot I took. TOG thought it was a bad shot. He's right. It's bad in that it isn't interesting at all. That's because it is the town I live in. Nothing happens here. Let me give you a tour. See the orange cone on the far right left? That's the entrance to the harbor. We don't have a boat, so it's not interesting at all. See all the condos facing the water? This is where we can't afford to live. They have a beautiful view of Maury Island and Puget Sound. See the tiny water tower on the far left right? That's the hill I live on... That's really about all there is in our town aside from a couple of dive restaurants, a few stoplights and good proximity to the airport and the main freeway to Seattle. This is the charm of our town, this little pocket of non-development so close to the "big city"!
This concludes our tour of bad photography!
AG out!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 6:54AM 
Last Sunday, on the way back from seeing my step-brother off, TOG and I stopped at the pier. The weather was mild and the sky had a few high clouds.
I set the camera up so I could shoot into the sunny clouds.
It had the added advantage of creating some neat almost-silhouettes!
I love the contrast of the warm sun, blue sky and white clouds!
And yes, I did leave my camera in my office, I did lock my door, and this was why I wanted the darn thing, I hadn't even gotten to see the shots!
What have you forgotten lately?
Wishing you a lovely Wednesday!
AG out!
Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 6:27AM
My little grandson is 1! I can't believe it's been a year! Some of you may remember when he looked like this...
Or this....
Or this... (I love the chubby happiness!)
Then there was this... his elephant phase!
And the requisite bath in the sink!
Family portrait night where he's imitating K3!
Helping with the presents!
Dropping by the pub for K2's birthday!
The "I'm crawling and you can't stop me"...
One of my favorites... love the shirt!
Here's a charmer!
Standing man!
Another favorite! Sing it, Ben!
And the birthday photo! I can't wait for the party Saturday!
Happy Birthday little big ol' Ben! Wheemaw and Grandpa love you! (K2 and K3 too)
AG out!
PS ~ Cankles...
Ben, beloved, love of a lifetime in Babies, Grandmothering, Love of a Lifetime, True Love Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:55AM 
AG out!
lists, love of a lifetime in Daughters, Love of a Lifetime, squishy heart Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 11:27AM
It's true... The Olde Goate and I do not celebrate Valentines Day. We're slackers...
It started simply enough with TOG's statement to me early on in our relationship that having a mandated day of celebration just didn't work for him.
My response was relief.
Relief that I didn't have to find a way to make the day special. And I won't be gooey and say every day is special... because they aren't. Some days are hard, and some are frustrating, and some are rewarding, and some are just busy... and some are priceless.
The best ones are usually in Canada... our home away from home. Our getaway. Where we can just be...
...Together.
...Relaxed.
We're not much on the public celebrations...
It works for us.
However, I know a lot of folks do enjoy the celebration... Wishing all of you that do the happiest of Valentines Days!
AG out!
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 6:15AM 
KMOM: Excuse me... Madeline? KMOM here with a few questions for you... Can we talk about the job you're doing? This looks very intense!
Madeline: *stretch* Fine, but if you wake her up, the entire Brute Squad will be very displeased. We're stretched pretty thin here...
KMOM: What kind of work are you doing? Is it difficult?
Madeline: Look, this is very challenging stuff. Every time they bring her home from the surgery, our job is to apply Puppy Presence until she recovers fully. This requires a soft coat, the ability to throw off heat and lots of dedication. Sometimes more than one squad member will be on duty when she feels particularly bad.
KMOM: That is amazing!
Cassie: Tell me about it... I've been pulling an all-nighter.
KMOM: Oh really?
Madeline: Please. She's not qualified to comment. We've got her on the lower extremities as a back up. The serious work is being done up here.
KMOM: Well this is just amazing. Do you ever get a break?
Madeline: Only when her medications are being given. Otherwise, we are on the job 24/7. Now... if you don't mind...
KMOM: Not at all. Thanks for taking the time to talk with us Madeline!
Madeline: Next time please call ahead. We really need to eliminate these interruptions if we're going to have the maximum impact.
KMOM: *whispering* This is KMOM signing off from the bedside of K3. Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 6:00AM 
Today is a dual celebration... 29 years ago today, I married this man. Which brings to mind a few questions:
I did a post a few months ago about the night we met... but honestly, it seems like yesterday, not 29 years ago. While we've gone through many changes together.... parenthood, moving, career changes, having a child with a disability, grandparenting... there are a few things that still hold true. He's still my best friend, a heck of a fisherman and I've never met a more stubborn person in my life!
Happy Anniversary Ye Olde Goat!
Twenty nine years later (today), K3 is going in for her second surgery on her broken jaw. I believe it is implants this morning... In fact, that is likely where we are while you are reading this. I set it to post while we are downtown.
As we are no longer rookies at this process, we have stocked up on baby food, pudding and ice packs and the Brute Squad is ready to do some serious cuddling. Stay tuned for updates... likely on Facebook.
Have a fabulous day!
AG out!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:07AM 
Sorry I didn't update yesterday. I think we were all just exhausted.
First, K3... She continues to be a good sport about everything right on down the line: all the meds, the lip cleaning and dressing (every couple hours), the liquid foods and the hated mouth rinses. If you have to take care of someone, you want it to be an awesome patient like K3.
Ironically, this picture represents a "black eye" that has crept up on us the last couple days. It was not there earlier this week. K3 is kind of tickled by it's emergence! It makes her feel tough!
New to her diet is puree foods in the blender, which bodes well for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. She had pulverized homemade chicken soup last night and was thrilled!
Today its back to the surgeon for an evaluation of her bone graft. We're very hopeful that its successful. The only thing we did not do this week was brush the screws holding the graft in place. We tried but K3 just cannot get her mouth open far enough. So we've relied on the antiseptic rinses and I hope we've done okay.
Thankfulness comes easy to us this year. K3's accident puts many things in perspective.
I'm grateful that the accident wasn't worse.
I'm grateful that the bus driver gave her his coat and held his umbrella over her while they waited for the ambulance.
I'm thankful for the wonderful paramedics, doctors and nurses that have cared for her in this process.
I'm thankful to the friends and family that have been so good to us; the cards, phone calls and emails... even the door to door turkey delivery!!
I'm thankful for my bloggy friends, my blisters... they've been a ray of sunshine everytime I've sat down at the computer while K3 naps. You ladies are awesome, funny and genuine! I can't thank you enough!
I'm thankful that I get to sit down with my family tomorrow, that we'll all be together, that we're all okay.
I'm thankful for K1, who dropped everything and ran to the hospital that morning to be with K3. She left so fast she forgot to bring a burp rag for Ben!
I'm thankful for K2 who has been there at the ER, the surgery and the at-home nursing. All while balancing a full load of credits and a nursing job.
I'm thankful for TOG (The Old Goat) who lived upstairs with his Swine Flu for 4 days while K3 stayed on the couch. I know he wanted to see her, but he did the right thing staying away and it was hard on him.
I'm thankful to my dad who calls every day to check on her.
Hold your loved ones close tomorrow.
Hugs,
AG
love of a lifetime, on the mend, tired, trauma in True Love, nursing, special occasions Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:16AM 
Ben took his mom and his wheemaw to the mall last night for outlet clothes shopping. He can no longer fit any of his old clothes.
Harden your hearts.... he's starting to get smile-y.
Photo by K1
AG out!
PS~ All meds finished and I no longer have headaches or vertigo and the nausea is slowly improving. Hopefully I took enough meds to kill the sinus infection, as I don't want to repeat these last few weeks....
Ben, love of a lifetime in Grandmothering 
