http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/ennoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:33:06 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com463125http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/booth-bay-beauty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:08:50 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-7748260670613451102KKS2011-07-28T22:08:50.968-07:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/keeping-track-in-booth-bay-harbor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:44:53 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2282324208359868865Nine of them got whistles.None of them got lost.KKS2011-07-28T21:44:53.405-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/ten-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:32:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-5915431035311350184All in the same photo. We can thank Elisabeth for that.KKS2011-07-28T21:32:19.061-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/ce-petit-beau.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:26:30 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-4177457954393319431July 20112011-07-28T21:26:30.949-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/god-be-with-you-til-we-meet-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:21:11 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-5775647943846909089Better than home made ice-cream. Better than hot fudge. Better than Macaroni and cheese. Better than four wheeler rides, kayaks, hamburgers, throwing peanuts on the floor, laughing with the Smiths, Oreo cookies, driving my van, s'mores, days at the lake, chocolate cake and late night talks. Better than all of those things; is this book. I love this book. It is a part of me. It is one of 2011-07-28T21:21:11.991-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/dieu-reste-avec-toi-jusque-au-revior.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:53:56 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-1621016816802453181Mieux que la maison fait de crème glacée. Mieux que le fudge chaud. Mieux que macaronis et le fromage. Mieux que des promenades voiture à quatre roues, des kayaks, des hamburgers, les arachides jetant sur le sol, rire avec les Smiths, les biscuits Oreo, au volant de mon fourgon, s'mores, au jour le gâteau au chocolat lac, et les pourparlers de fin de nuit. Mieux que toutes ces choses, est-ce 2011-07-28T20:53:56.518-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/meet-elisabeth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:25:28 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-1263538339283463596Our big sister for the next few weeks.She is from France.But has to come to America for a visit.And we are the lucky people who get to host her.It didn't take us long to love her.Nor did it take long for her to love us.She wrestles, plays games, goes swimming, tickles, runs races, cooks good food, lets us in her room and shares her Oreos that Mommy bought just for her. (They don't have those in 2011-07-07T22:25:28.301-07:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/05/picture-medley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sun, 29 May 2011 20:56:47 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-3945789902489600817The House house:From the side:And from the back:And. She's still cute (it's her job):Nobody wanted to cooperate for this photo....I had to bribe them. This is the best one:Birthday Boy:Go-cart fun:Princess at the Park:Monkey Boy:Bird Watching:KKS2011-05-29T20:56:47.748-07:003http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/05/progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 30 May 2011 15:11:51 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-7681389555780008348Lauren's toe is healing!! All of the restrictions are making a difference. She has hardly left the couch for the past few days and it's paying off. I know it still looks gross, but the good news is: the infection is going away, there is a scab forming behind her toenail, she went the whole day without Tylenol 3 and the swelling has gone way down. The human body is so amazing!!!KKS2011-05-30T15:11:51.212-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/05/laurens-troublesome-toe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 27 May 2011 20:27:43 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-720750603012593037I think we have discovered one of the worst ways to hurt yourself right before summer.It looks like this:This dadgum toe has caused her so much grief and pain. It originated when she dropped Mike's laptop on it. That was on Thursday, May 19th. We took her to the ER that night to have the nail drilled to release the pressure that was building up behind the nail. That didn't do any good. They 2011-05-27T20:27:43.586-07:003http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/05/whole-decade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 09 May 2011 10:16:43 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-7614077055846282378HEis10!KKS2011-05-09T10:16:43.567-07:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/04/yes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:01:57 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-3666875162701658221WE ADORE HER:She is still growing all that cuteness (with a little crabbiness thrown in). I might need to trim her bangs soon, as she is constantly sweeping them out of her eyes.KKS2011-04-04T22:01:57.103-07:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/gloves-for-your-feet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:25:43 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-608327884216260202Lauren was assigned the task of QA last week when we were boiling sap. Here she is doing her 145th taste test.I saw an ad on Facebook for these. I showed them to Lauren, and she asked "What are they?" I said they were like gloves for your feet. She is still giggling, twenty minutes later. I love to get her giggle box!!!KKS2011-03-31T11:25:43.585-07:004http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/calling-all-dogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:39:29 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-3316918379819629285(and kids who think they're dogs). The Dog Hotel is officially open!!!That's right!! Our living room has undergone an amazing transformation. These kids are now the proud owners of The Dog Hotel!! Come one, come all.KKS2011-03-14T10:39:29.178-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:19:37 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-6148105218967705830I took Lauren and Audrey to the doctor a couple weeks ago. And this is what they did to pass the time while waiting for the doctor to come in and see them.......Yes. She loves to be read to by all of her older siblings.KKS2011-03-11T22:19:37.177-08:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/puncture-wound.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:01:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-7751819800442226165Last night the kids were carrying in wood from the garage. Lundi was handing off a piece to Harrison. Audrey was standing behind him and the log hit her right in the forehead.It was instant blood gush and instant panic for me and the kids. Mike, as usual, kept his cool and fixed her right up. We managed to avoid a trip to the E.R., thanks to his expertise!!!For her, the day has been full of 2011-03-11T12:01:00.334-08:002http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/daylghts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:59:37 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-6308216183983875071We are falling in love with THIS song and video all over again.So very, very cool!!!KKS2011-03-05T11:59:37.057-08:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/amazing-helen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:35:51 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-5040250474986706113Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.Helen KellerWe have been studying Helen Keller lately. We are all fascinated by her story and all that she accomplished in her life. What an inspiration she is to me!!Here are some things that really impressed us:She became deaf 2011-03-05T11:35:51.836-08:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/family-talent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:13:22 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2439666657912551055We spent the day on Friday doing bean art. Lundi has been painting a lot lately, too. She's getting really good and wants to take lessons. The kids are always excited to do art, an any form. There are some very creative little people living in this house.Liam's:Lundi'sCaleb'sHarrison's:Lauren'sAnd here is my first attempt at pastels:And this is my bean art (after some of the popcorn fell 2011-03-05T10:13:22.296-08:003http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/02/oh-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:57:22 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-8474721463428627459KKS2011-02-25T08:57:22.344-08:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/02/best-valentines-day-present-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:36:34 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-4981514725402793317I am so excited about this. I had no idea what a useful tool this is. I love it so much. I use it for my on line classes, the kids' school, email, music, pictures, calendar, photos and games. I'm not even sure what else it can do. Im still trying to figure out how to make it fold the laundry. It's a Kindle, MacJournal, Wetpad, Nook, iBook reader and scriptures all in one. It has so many 2011-02-22T10:36:34.634-08:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-still-love-you-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:43:48 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-3966806540068415137......but it's SKI SEASON!!!!!KKS2011-02-19T18:43:48.027-08:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/02/curious.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:13:18 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-1252200915295601375Who are you, anonymous? I'm just wondering because I've never actually had a nice anonymous comment. Thank you, to whoever you are.KKS2011-02-11T07:13:18.507-08:002http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/02/newd-discovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:04:17 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-3315977766925742909The conversation at the dinner table last night started out innocent enough....We were talking to the kids about grandparents and their spouses (none of them are married to the originals) and when who got married to their second spouses. Pretty soon the conversation turned into what they wore at their weddings. Turns out, a certain couple tied the knot at a nudist camp. The kids died of laughter 2011-02-09T13:04:17.793-08:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-wonderland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:42:12 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-8112368126406129766Snow is not foreign to us, as we get plenty every year. But it seems like possibilities for fun are endless. Here is handsome Harrison having fun in the snow:There are many, many more over at:I Heart FacesKKS2011-01-18T19:42:12.120-08:002