Spring is on the way? Really?
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.
We woke to a snowstorm this morning and are staying in our pjs -- school's cancelled!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Warning sign
Another example of Evan's written messages.
Several weeks ago, Evan was angry because he had been sent to his room. He created this warning and posted it on his bedroom door.
I especially appreciated the mixed media - the use of ball point pen, markers, pinking shears and a plastic lizard.
Says it all.
Heep o' Blon
I think it's good practice to make note of possible band names, for the future when you and your posse get together and prepare for your first gig. Evan brought home this cryptic art/note that he'd created. So just what does "Heep of Blon" mean? Sounds like a perfect band name to me, but to what does it refer? "Heap of Blood?" -- definitely a metal band
"Heap of Blondes?" -- all grrrl group
"Heap of Blowin'?" -- lots of horns
With kindergarden-level authorship, you learn quickly to use phonetic tools for interpretation. However, I was way off with this one. According to Evan, it's: "Heap of Balloons." Ahh, so it's a pop group.
More snow on the way
This winter has certainly graced us with much more snow than in recent years. Of course, I'm reminded by family in Colorado that we have nothing on them (but hey, tell it to the Northeast). The forecast is for another "instense winter storm" beginning with rain tonight and continuing tomorrow with 6-8" of snow.The skateboard that Evan received from Santa isn't getting much use, but the sled, snowboard, and snow shovel have been getting lotsa action.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Scritch scratch
Evan's aunt Carla returned yesterday evening from her annual trip to Florida. She visits friends and gets in some winter golfing and shopping. And each time she returns, she brings cool-o gifts for Evan.
This year, it was a gator claw back scratcher. Yep, that's a real taxidermified alligator paw. I can't decide whether it creeps me out or satisfies me when those out-of-reach itches strike. It will nicely complement the preserved gator head and foot Carla brought Evan as past gifts. Just a few more trips, and he'll be able to build his own gator . . . Frankengator.
I did enjoy the "Gator Droppings" that Evan also received: tiny chocolate and green-candy-covered sunflower seeds. Yum!
Evan's Airplane Day!
Evan's Airplane Day!
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.
Each year on February 22, we celebrate Evan's Airplane Day - the anniversary of his arrival from South Korea. Six years ago, Evan flew from Seoul to San Franciso to Denver (where he was greeted by his Gami and Grandpa George, aunts, uncles, and cousins) to Des Moines, where his mom and dad waited for their son to join his family.
This blog has been reluctantly on hiatus for the past several months.
After Evan began kindergarten last fall, his family experienced some highs and lows. in early September 2006 we traveled to Colorado to attend Aunt Jeanine's wedding to Kelly. It was a lovely, joyous event with family and old and new friends. Sadly, that celebration was the last time we saw Evan's Grandpa Rog, who passed away in late October. The following months, including the holidays, were a blur, but we're all doing fine and staying busy.
We'll try to post more frequently! Promise!
Monday, August 28, 2006
Kindergarten Open House
Kindergarten Open House
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.
Last Thursday, we visited Evan's school to check out his classroom, meet the teacher, and enjoyed popsicles on the playground.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Family weekend
Raymond, Doug, Carla, John, and Becky
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.
Evan's uncle John, aunt Becky, and cousin Ross were in town this weekend from their home in Nevada. It was their first visit to Lincoln since 1997 and first chance to meet Evan.
The entire clan was able to spend time together over the weekend. More photos at Flickr.
Damon and Erin
Damon and Erin
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.
It's always nice to see Evan's cousin, Damon, and an even nicer treat was meeting his girlfriend, Erin. Not only is she cute, she was very tolerant of the Kelley family in party mode.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Boys of summer
game 7 025
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.
Well, summer's nearly over and the 2006 t-ball season went out with a wimper. The final game was called last Sunday due to threatening thunderstorms.
Fortunately, we had tickets for the Saltdogs game that evening, so we got in a little baseball before the storm clouds unloaded on us.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
God Bless America
A former teacher at Evan's preschool is going through chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. This week, a large number of her former students and their parents, coworkers, and friends gathered along her street to show their support and love for Meredith (whom Evan used to call "America").
This morning's Lincoln Journal Star featured the story and pictures on the front page. We're keeping Meredith, her husband Christian, and their daughter, Campbell in our thoughts.
This morning's Lincoln Journal Star featured the story and pictures on the front page. We're keeping Meredith, her husband Christian, and their daughter, Campbell in our thoughts.
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