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The Kaiser Family...

2008-11-25T22:04:00.001-06:00

duh duh duh duh (snap, snap)

Ellanora is walking!

2008-08-06T10:46:00.003-05:00

I guess you can say that she's taking our move in stride.

Our Baby Girl Is One Year Old!

2008-07-20T00:29:00.002-05:00

Quality time with papi and vovó

2008-07-17T08:43:00.003-05:00

We got to spend a couple days with grandma and grandpa. They both got to do their favorite thing... read books!

It was also nice to be out of the city for a while... very relaxing.

Panning

2008-07-03T11:44:00.003-05:00

I'm been experimenting with our new camera. This technique is called panning. If done right the subject should be almost completely in focus (although not always necessary) with the background blurry. It took about 15 shots to get this one. Back in the day that would have been a role of film! Here are some more examples that I didn't take:

Ella-bo-della

2008-06-28T00:00:00.001-05:00

She's quite the character.
It's fun to see her personality starting to emerge.

Abstract thinking

2008-06-26T08:10:00.001-05:00

Josiah and I were eating breakfast outside on the patio. After a while he asked, "why are those arrows pointing down?" Of course my answer was "what arrows?"

International Teams

2008-06-21T07:31:00.002-05:00

After three weeks of training we are headed home today! It's been a great time to learn about cross-cultural ministry as well as learn a lot about ourselves and our new missions organization.

Weekend Weather

2008-06-16T19:41:00.012-05:00

This weekend we made a quick trip to Wisconsin for a wedding. A 6 hour trip each way turned into a 21+ hour weekend in the car. We basically got a circle tour of the state as we tried to avoid highway closings. We did get a lot of quality family time together and saw some of the most amazing cloud formations I have ever seen.

Oh, did I mention we stopped for lots of ice cream?

Josiah

2008-06-11T21:02:00.002-05:00

Josiah's name means "Fire of God" and also "God is my Healer". We have seen both of those meanings as a reality throughout his life. Lately however we have seen his softer side as he spends most of the day in "school" day care as Andrea and I attend training. His favorite saying is: "Do you know what time it is? The clock says it's SNUGGLE TIME!!!!" That's my favorite time too.

Lollypops

2008-06-07T12:59:00.002-05:00

Have you ever wondered about lollypops? First of all it amazes me that someone figured out how to make hard candy. Then figuring out how to put it on the end of a stick so your hands don't get sticky.... only to have people break it off so they can have the whole piece in their mouths at once (right dad?). The concept of sharing a lollypop is an interesting one. We usually wouldn't share a piece of hard candy (at least not with most people). Put that hard candy on the end of a stick however and that thing is fair game! Everyone wants a lick.

Ella

2008-06-05T23:07:00.003-05:00

Thanks for the phone call Grandma Mimi. You inspired me to add some more pictures to the blog. It's good to know you enjoy them.

Here she is getting into the refrigerator at our IT apartment. She's a quick learner. As soon as she sees someone doing something she just has to try it.

Click on the image for a better view of her mouthful of dandelion seeds. She still likes to explore her world by tasting it.

Thanks Vovo!

2008-05-27T20:21:00.002-05:00

Here JoJo modeling his new PJs from Grandma. Thanks grandma!

Bedtime fun

Memorial Day

2008-05-26T23:06:00.002-05:00

It was nice to see a few flags around the city today. Some people still know what the holiday is all about. This is one of our neighbors. I couldn't help but take a snapshot.

California Trip

2008-05-13T06:22:00.002-05:00

Andrea and the kids recently had a great trip to California.

You don't want what we've got!

2008-03-25T17:28:00.001-05:00

This was a sad week in the Kaiser household. Andrea was the only one that was spared the brunt of the illnesses. We are all however sleep deprived. What a spring break! I went back to work yesterday and I can't say it was that difficult. Being at work almost feels like a vacation after a week like that!

It's not on the test

2008-03-23T21:38:00.003-05:00

Lord of the Rings

2008-03-18T21:57:00.002-05:00

I've always wanted to be a movie star. Who knows? Maybe someday....

Legolas is my favorite character.

More Josiah Quotes

2008-03-08T16:05:00.011-06:00

- "Pecoroni pizza is my favorite!"

- Josiah to Mom: "When I get my new body in heaven, I won't have any blisters!"

- "A big 'sponsibility for the Tonka truck to pull my firetruck."

- "I'm going to sit here because I'm hold of a headhouse."

Mom: "You mean head of the household?"

Josiah: "Yeah!"

- This winter during his battle with Montezuma's Revenge: "My bunda (bottom) is growling."

Quotable Quote

2008-03-03T06:55:00.003-06:00

"Can you please help me roll up my pant sleeves?" -- Josiah

What American Accent to you have

2008-03-02T16:25:00.006-06:00

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Inland North You may think you speak "Standard English straight out of the dictionary" but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like "Are you from Wisconsin?" or "Are you from Chicago?" Chances are you call carbonated drinks "pop."
The Midland
The Northeast
Philadelphia
The South
The West
Boston
North Central
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

This was my result. I think it was right on!
Give it a try: gotoquiz.com

Life

2008-02-21T06:18:00.004-06:00

As I was at the computer eating my breakfast Josiah came in an asked my "Daddy what are you having for breakfast?" I replied "Puffins and Life." He thought for a moment and replied "Life is kind of messy!"

Isn't that the truth! (BTW my desk isn't quite that bad)

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-14T21:53:00.001-06:00

Ella Dedication

2008-02-14T06:58:00.002-06:00

I finally got around to fixing the sound on the video.

Winter Fun

2008-01-25T17:58:00.000-06:00

Our Beautiful Family

2007-11-03T17:00:00.000-05:00

The chances of having everyone looking at the camera at the same time..... It's kind of like winning the lottery!

Trick or Treat!

2007-11-02T17:02:00.000-05:00

Ribbit.

Dad, that's not a costume, you always look like that!

Nerdy frog?

We ate too much candy! Time for a nap!

Ellanora having tummy time

2007-10-30T22:14:00.000-05:00

Trip to Wisconsin Farm

2007-10-30T21:47:00.000-05:00

"I love my little sister sooooo much!"

"Why can't we eat it?"

"Can the dog eat it?"

"Come a little closer dad!"

"People say mom is my twin!"

October 13th North Park Event

2007-10-23T06:51:00.000-05:00

'Ol blue eyes

2007-10-23T06:18:00.000-05:00

Not sure if they will stay blue, but they sure are now!

Today is National I'm Cute In A Hat Day

2007-10-22T22:59:00.000-05:00

What she lacks in hair, she makes up in fashion.

Is that thing Real?!!!!!

Fall Festival

2007-10-15T06:50:00.000-05:00

Columbus Day Weekend Camping

2007-10-14T07:56:00.000-05:00

We had hot dogs....

lounged....
ate marshmallows....
and had good family time...

The weather was perfect!

First Soccer Practice

2007-09-24T22:53:00.000-05:00

Mukluks

2007-09-14T06:04:00.000-05:00

Remembering Liana

2007-09-13T23:19:00.000-05:00

We made our yearly trip to the lake. We looked at Liana's scrapbook,
brought flowers
to put in the lake,
and had some quality family time.
She would be 4 today.

The DesRochers Family Reunion

2007-07-30T19:27:00.000-05:00

Dressin' in stlye
The Kaiser Four
The cousins

Josiah the Builder

2007-07-23T07:24:00.000-05:00

Josiah is still enjoying the Mega Block that Vovo gave him as a big brother gift.

And he still loves his baby sister.

Note to self

2007-07-21T07:57:00.000-05:00

When ordering diaper rash cream make sure you specify that it's for baby!

It's a girl

2007-07-17T22:43:00.000-05:00

Josiah loves his baby sister. He's such a great big brother.

Ellanora (a.k.a. baby E.) has arrived and we are now a family of four!

2007-06-14T06:47:00.000-05:00

2007-05-20T22:26:00.000-05:00

Save Darfur Rally

2007-05-08T07:28:00.000-05:00

Rules for enjoying the zoo

2007-04-26T06:46:00.000-05:00

Don't forget your hat!

Enjoy the view!

Take frequent icecream breaks!

2007-04-18T08:07:00.000-05:00

At the beach

2007-04-09T22:10:00.000-05:00

The three of us had a great time at the beach this past week. Andrea and I got some sun but the baby had plenty of sunscreen.

Sick

2007-03-16T18:40:00.000-05:00

Josiah sure takes being sick in stride. It doesn't seem to bother him much. We were able to take some shot of him taking his medicine before he didn't like taking it. It's like WWF around here when it's time for the nebulizer. We are using a sticker chart as a reward which helps a little.

Good ol' coffee

2007-03-14T20:20:00.000-05:00

It's the best part of waking up...... Josiah isn't drinking coffee yet but he sure like to have his hot cocoa in the morning (and to read his paper).

WHY?

2007-03-02T06:04:00.000-06:00

So I've been wondering when Jo-Jo would start using the word, and this week he did.

Bedtime

DANIEL - “Josiah, it’s time to go nigh-night.”
JOSIAH - “Why?”
DANIEL - "Because that’s how God made us."
JOSIAH – "Why?"
DANIEL "He made us to be awake in the day and rest at night."
JOSIAH – “Why?”
DANIEL - "Sleep helps our bodies rest and grow. It helps our brains grow and get smarter."

PAUSE.....
JOSIAH - “I don’t want to get bigger."
DANIEL - "You don’t want to get bigger?"
JOSIAH - "I don’t want to get bigger. Not yet. Maybe later."
DANIEL - "Maybe later?"
JOSIAH - "Maybe later."

As Big as your head

2007-02-23T22:58:00.000-06:00

Andrea told Josiah that his cookie was as big as his head. He thought that was pretty funny. There's a place in Lincoln Park called Labambas.... They claim to have Buritos as big as your head. Depending on who's head you are measuring, that can be a large Burito..... Mmmmmmm Buritos.

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made" - Psalm 139:14

2007-02-21T17:11:00.000-06:00

Baby Kaiser 20 weeks

Andrea's Celebrity Look-alikes

2007-02-05T22:15:00.000-06:00

http://www.myheritage.com

My celebrity Look-alikes

2007-02-05T21:54:00.000-06:00

It's broken

2007-01-20T18:04:00.000-06:00

Our camera stopped working yesterday. Turns out other customers have experienced the same problem. We have taken almost 7000 pictures with it in about two-in-a-half years. That's over 7.5 pictures per day. So, I guess we've gotten our money's worth. The repair cost is about half the price of a newer and better one so we'll have to think about what to do next. At least I didn't drop it on the ground during a ska concert like the one in the picture. Maybe I will though. I guess I could use it at work as a $250 paper weight.

Time For a Hair cut

2007-01-09T18:26:00.000-06:00

With grandma out of town, Andrea is learning how to cut this little boy's hair. He actually sits more still than I ever have and I think he really enjoys it! Amazing! Anyhow, he was definitely due for one.

Love

2007-01-05T19:32:00.000-06:00

Love
1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
2. a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.
3. a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.
4. (used in direct address as a term of endearment, affection, or the like): Would you like to see a movie, love?

—Verb phrase 5. love up, to hug and cuddle: She loves him up every chance she gets.

—Synonyms 1. tenderness, fondness, predilection, warmth, passion, adoration. 1, 2. Love, affection, devotion all mean a deep and enduring emotional regard, usually for another person. Love may apply to various kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverent adoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parent and child, the regard of friends for each other, romantic feelings for another person, etc. Affection is a fondness for others that is enduring and tender, but calm. Devotion is an intense love and steadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also imply consecration to a cause. 2. liking, inclination, regard, friendliness.

love. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved January 05, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/love

Josiah The Cleaner

2006-12-14T18:55:00.000-06:00

Now this is the definition of finding joy in your work. Or maybe it is all work and some play.

Clowning Around

2006-11-26T22:07:00.000-06:00

Some clowns are more fun than others. I'm partial to the ones with red hair and goofy grins. I know some can be creepy or sad but the clowns in my life make life great!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2006-11-24T23:02:00.000-06:00

We have a lot to be thankful for. God has blessed us and provided for us in many ways. He is good!

Happy Birthday!

2006-11-20T21:29:00.000-06:00

Josiah loved his present!

Of Being a Nerd

2006-11-05T09:13:00.000-06:00

So what makes a good nerd? Is it genetics? Perhaps it is the clothing or the glasses. Maybe it's the home-made pocket protector or the inability to color-coordinate socks. A slick hairdo seems to add some nerdiness. Possibly the the greatest indication of being Nerd is ones inability to find anything wrong with or care about any of those things.

Nerdalicious

2006-11-02T21:43:00.000-06:00

I decided to dress up as a nerd this year. Andrea suggested it. She said "You should be a nerd, you have everything you need in your closet." I have to admit, it wasn't that much of a stretch for me.

Pictures Say a lot (about men and women)

2006-10-28T23:31:00.000-05:00

I love this picture of Josiah and his friend Alina. I'm not sure if it says more about his personality or hers. I guess you could say boys will be boys and they will do anything to impress the girls. Yep, we start'em young here in our house.

The difference between men and women can be drastic. We may not agree on how we get that way, but most of us agree that we are different...... and that is good......very good. Thank God for Women. They are the reason we we know we are men.

Getting things ready

2006-10-08T21:54:00.000-05:00

Earlier today Josiah was getting our camera equipment ready.

Columbus Day (cont., cont.)

2006-10-08T21:30:00.000-05:00

Columbus Day (cont.)

2006-10-08T20:33:00.000-05:00

Columbus Day Weekend

2006-10-08T20:07:00.000-05:00

To commemorate we took a day trip out to Starved Rock State Park. Josiah had a great time running, climbing, screaming, and playing. Fall is a beautiful time. I think we will see peak colors in about three weeks, but it is already very nice.

Politics

2006-10-04T21:37:00.000-05:00

I've been following our Senate and House races. It has been very close but today it was the closest it's been. I don't know how accurate the polls are. According the the latest information if the election were held today there would be a virtual tie in both houses.

Self righteousness

2006-09-24T22:19:00.000-05:00

Why is he angry at Moses? Sometimes (usually) it's easy to blame someone else. I know I'm often guilty of this myself. He's so focused on what someone else is doing he doesn't even realize he's not using bait!!! I realize that's not the point of the cartoon. It's funny but it also made me think.

Matthew 7:5

2006-09-11T06:52:00.000-05:00

Let's go Fly a Kite

2006-09-03T17:09:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was the perfect day for it. Josiah flew it all by himself.

Perspective

2006-09-01T22:42:00.000-05:00

Now isn’t life all about perspective? This cartoon is disturbing to me on more than one level. Can you think of how?

Life's little addictions

2006-09-01T07:18:00.000-05:00

This morning as I wate for my coffeee to breu and as Josiah plays "cars" with his breakfast cheese (horn noises and all!), I guess I'm pondering about life. Morning are good times to ponnder. Coffee's ready!!!!!!

Ok, now that I've had my coffee I can think a little better. Lately I've developed a habit of a daily cup (or two of coffee). It's been a gradual process.... starting slowly until my present state. It's not that I needed it (at first). I just enjoyed the taste. Now it seems that it's really become more than a habit. I really crave the stuff!! I wonder how many things in my life (good or bad) I do out of habit, a craving, or a strong desire. Just something to think about.

Popsicles

2006-08-29T22:34:00.000-05:00

Josiah, much like his mother loves popsicles. It seems like we've been having a lot of fun with Popsicles this week.

Prophetic words

2006-08-22T21:13:00.000-05:00

"Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone who embarks on the strange voyage can measure the tides and hurricanes he will encounter. The statesman who yields to war fever must realize that once the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events. "

Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)

Cloud Gate

2006-08-20T14:19:00.000-05:00

Yes, It's the inside of what Chicagoins affectionately call "The Bean".

It's really called "Cloud Gate" . http://www.millenniumpark.org/artandarchitecture/cloud_gate.html

Any guesses?

2006-08-19T22:39:00.000-05:00

Any guesses as to what this is?

Stay posted...

Good Friends

2006-08-19T09:54:00.000-05:00

"Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."
--Mark Twain

Actually, better than a sleepy conscience is an innocent one.

Fun

2006-08-18T22:06:00.000-05:00

A light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. - Unknown

In other words, it's ok to slow down and have fun once in a while.

Turn left right?

2006-08-04T07:26:00.000-05:00

Josiah's language development has really taken off in the past couple of weeks. He's also quite the helper. After he spilled some grape juice he quickly went off to get a rag. After wiping up the mess Andrea said, "Ok put them back please". After considering his options of an appropriate response he swung the towel over his shoulder so that it draped over his back and promptly returned the towel to it's place.

Moving Day

2006-08-03T12:21:00.000-05:00

What a day!

Our All-Star moving crew.

Living Room & Dining Room

Josiah's room

Our very spacious bedroom

Josiah is a great helper!

We are very excited about our new place. It's also great to have an extra room.

We're Movin'

2006-07-30T23:02:00.000-05:00

Three years....... no tears......

Josiah's almost two and we need..... I mean he needs his own bedroom soon!!! In other words we will miss our little place but we're ready.

New Toy Fun!!

2006-07-29T10:29:00.000-05:00

Our little trike tike is growing up so fast. His new toy is a little big now, but he'll grow into it.

As good as Gold

2006-07-28T07:17:00.000-05:00

To celebrate my sister's golden birthday I remember all the good times. All I can say is Karina, I'm glad you've grown up. Happy Birthday!