Ottav Kids

2010-02-22T14:21:00.001-05:00

Third one's the charm...
This is such a nice bed and I got it for Buddy at Cosco in Virginia. My love for this dog never dwindles even though he is a mess. God love him...

2010-02-16T16:27:00.000-05:00

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. This is what Buddy did when I replaced his dog bed.

2010-02-16T16:14:00.003-05:00

For some reason, maybe I thought it would make me feel better, I decided to get another cat. After losing Sam I never thought I would ever be able to get a new one. However, surfing the web led me to this photo of Frost and it was love at first sight. Nothing was going to keep me from getting this kitty. I forked over a wad of cash, had this poor animal flown in from California, and now Jeff is covered from head to toe with hives. Jeff would never complain. His eyes are swollen shut and red and white blotches cover his back and neck. So now we wait for an allergy test to determine if we can be cat people or if I am to just be a stopping point on this kitty's journey to his forever home.

What happens when Keith's Out of Town

2010-01-25T20:05:00.003-05:00

This is Buddy and he is cute. Winston is a good dog but will end up getting us sued. The temperature dropped 15 degrees and it started snowing. This freaks out Winston who is scared of his own shadow. In my rush to get Karina to dance, Winston sneaks into the house. Once I am almost out of my neighborhood, Cheryl calls and tells me the alarm is going off at my house. Winston has tripped the motion detector. Fabulous! I have 3 errands to run and had my time mapped out perfectly. Either I rescue the dog or the kids forego a decent lunch tomorrow since all we have left are brown apples and old ham. I grudgingly get the dog. KPD is in my driveway and informs me my house is locked. I explain how the alarm went off and let Winston out who proceeds to chase the police man to his car and bite his leg. Thanks Old Pal...

What happens when Keith's Out of Town

2010-01-25T19:58:00.002-05:00

If TMI is too much then stop reading this immediately. I have Crohn's and it's a bitch of a disease. Especially if you carpool. I don't eat breakfast so I can get the kids out the door and in school at a decent hour, but I have to have lunch and there lies the problem. No matter what, the Crohn's fairy visits me while I am trapped in the pick up line. She came today and it was awesome! Nothing like starting the work week strong.

Jeff

2009-02-24T20:59:00.004-05:00

Look at what Jeff did on the computer -- by himself.

Buddy

2009-02-24T17:25:00.002-05:00

Buddy gets a lot of baths since his fur is like Velcro. I also think he hates me since each morning he poops right next to where I step to get into the van. This morning it was a huge poo next to the door.
Winston, now that's a great dog.

Another snow

2009-02-24T17:23:00.002-05:00

It snowed again. Not a lot but I'll take anything. We learned that Buddy's fur is like Velcro and anything will stick to it. Including snow and leaves.

Real - Live- Snow

2009-02-24T17:21:00.002-05:00

It actually snowed here since the Blizzard of '96 and it was fun!

Hunter and Jeff

2009-02-24T17:20:00.002-05:00

I love these guys!

Buddy

2009-02-07T15:25:00.002-05:00

We got a new dog! He is 50 Nuffie/50 Pyr and is so sweet!

A little wow!

2008-03-31T23:48:00.000-04:00

Cindy's digs are pretty sweet.

We're still here

2008-03-31T23:46:00.001-04:00

We are still here just not blogging a lot. I live in my car right now and actually had a shoe thrown at the back of my head because my car does not have a sink.

Disney

2007-11-02T20:09:00.000-04:00

We went to Disney World. This is our first day. Karina and Jordan had breakfast with Cinderella at her castle!

Celebrating

2007-11-02T20:06:00.000-04:00

Celebrating a great first week of school with Jeff and Zach.

My old room

2007-11-02T20:03:00.000-04:00

We've come full circle. Karina is in my old classroom. This is her second time at ESK in kindergarten. I was pregnant with her the last time.

First day of kindergarten

2007-11-02T19:47:00.000-04:00

Here is Karina's first day of kindergarten.

1 Apple up on top

2007-07-10T22:27:00.000-04:00

For anyone who has read the book, Ten Apples Up on Top, Karina has one apple. I am bored and really who does that?

Karina's Friends

2007-07-08T00:23:00.000-04:00

Group picture of all the friends.

Small Children as Dragons

2007-07-08T00:20:00.000-04:00

This gets funnier.....

The Big Ottavs

2007-07-08T00:16:00.000-04:00

Grandma and Daddy-0 came to the groovy party and daddy-o really wanted to buy Karina the fancy princess castle/bed. He was escorted out by an ear according to witnesses buy a cute blonde a.k.a. Cheryl.

I'm laughing

2007-07-08T00:13:00.000-04:00

Look at Zach and Jeff.

Final touches

2007-07-08T00:12:00.000-04:00

Princesses and dragons are ready .

Time to dress up

2007-07-08T00:09:00.000-04:00

All our friends are getting fancy!

The Groovy Pad

2007-07-08T00:06:00.000-04:00

Mirror, Mirror on the wall,
come and dress-up one and all.
A princess & pirate party..
Karina's 5th birthday party.
Dress-up and games galore!

Karina on a pony ride

2007-07-05T23:43:00.001-04:00

Yea Jeff

2007-07-05T23:42:00.001-04:00

Pony ride

2007-07-05T23:39:00.000-04:00

Yea Sam!

An ode to Molly K

2007-07-05T23:05:00.000-04:00

Karina loves Molly and took 56 pictures of her. Here are my favorites!

We did not run over anyone.

2007-07-05T23:02:00.000-04:00

Karina liked to get wheel and I was afraid she would take out a newborn in a stroller. We came out with friends still and no bumps on people walking near us.

Let the Parade Begin

2007-07-05T22:56:00.000-04:00

We are off. Kids pedaling, parents photoing, moms with back sweat, dads with Miller High Life.

Forest Brook 4th Party

2007-07-05T22:53:00.000-04:00

Since we have an "in" the Kelso family, my family got to attend the FB blow out party with a parade, food, beer, talent shows, and ants of all sizes and colors. This is the fun parade with Karina, Jeff, Sam, and, Molly.

You takin' a picture of me?

2007-07-05T22:52:00.001-04:00

Jeff up close.

Loves her gifts

2007-07-05T22:50:00.000-04:00

As you can see, she is holding the princess close to her heart. Karina=Drama Queen. According to some, it runs in the family. I would say it must have skipped me all together.

Sam is so excited too

2007-07-05T22:48:00.000-04:00

As you can see, Sam is beside himself, that Karina is having a birthday!

Karina is 5!

2007-07-05T22:43:00.000-04:00

My little firecracker baby is 5!! She is still afraid of fireworks, too bad her birthday is July 4th.

Home made diaper

2007-06-12T13:40:00.000-04:00

I left my mom without diapers when she babysat Jeff. I came home to him in a dish towel and a shower cap upside down with 2 leg holes cut out of it. Not bad......

Dads...

2007-06-12T13:38:00.000-04:00

No offense to dads, but they do not have mommy sense. This is what I saw after Keith was alone with the kids for 30 minutes. Notice Karina is driving a John Deere.

Kids

2007-06-12T13:36:00.000-04:00

It's fun trying to take pictures of 3 small children.....
This is Gaak's side, Jeff's back, and Karina at school.

Jeff at School

2007-06-12T13:34:00.000-04:00

This is Jeff at school with Ms. Maggie, Ms. Laura, and his buddy Sydney.

It's Hot!

2007-06-12T13:33:00.000-04:00

The only difference between Knoxville and Hell in the summer is a screen door.

Karina in costume

2007-06-12T13:26:00.001-04:00

This is Karina after her big dance. She was so excited to wear her favorite color, purple, and make-up.

Karina's friends

2007-06-11T09:15:00.001-04:00

School's out for summer party!

more in the fun

2007-06-10T23:03:00.001-04:00

High fives all around after Jeff and I beat Karina and dad in a rousing game of rock paper scissors.

stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T23:01:00.001-04:00

Nothing but fun in the big time water slide with a pump!

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:56:00.001-04:00

For a small fee hopefully one of your neighbors invested in this awesome waterslide. Note to anyone...My birthday 7/17 would be even greater with this tied up in a bow for me. Come on Mo hit the Big Lotts!

Karina is a Mushroom Fairy

2007-06-10T22:52:00.001-04:00

I have been proud of my children, so many milestones, each an accomplishment. This was different. She is 4 years old in a dance production on stage at the Tennessee theatre. She is a mushroom fairy and was graceful and pointed her toes and knew the dance. I cried a little because she rocked the house!

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:48:00.001-04:00

More fun at Thomas. The little red, is Zach Mitchell, son of Addey and Chad. He is my god son and would keep him if Addey weren't so attached. Jeff and Zach love trains!! Karina loves Addey, so our trips in the Van of Possibilities are always a good time! Yes, I own a VAN.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:38:00.001-04:00

We saw Thomas the Train with our buddy Zach. This was an awesome experience that Jeff will wake me up at 2 a.m. to remind me about.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:37:00.001-04:00

Jeff in time out.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:35:00.001-04:00

Jeff's favorite toy, Shake and Go. It's the best invention beacuse it is powered by being shaken silly.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:31:00.001-04:00

This is how we said, "Bye-bye Babas." Jeff, don't tell Dr. Yen, still took a bottle to get to sleep. Finally we told him that the babies in heaven needed them back and we sent them into the sky on balloons.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:30:00.001-04:00

Karina's friends at school. This was her last year in preschool. She starts kindergarten at ESK this fall. I am in denial.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:29:00.001-04:00

One of Jeff's best friends, Hunter.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:26:00.001-04:00

I bowled a 36 in 10 games. Karina and Jeff (with some help) beat me. Jason got a 180, big Mo and Bo did great as did Keith. I'm pretty sure Jeff beat Cakko. Bowling is not my strong suit.

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:25:00.001-04:00

Dying eggs with Aunt Mo!

Stuff

2007-06-10T22:24:00.001-04:00

Karina and Jeff's buddys Hunter and Brady who are awesome and can defy gravity!

Stuff

2007-06-10T22:23:00.000-04:00

Very successful Easter egg hunt.

More stuff

2007-06-10T22:21:00.001-04:00

Karina did not find this as funny as Keith and I did. Dressing up your kids when asleep is hilarious!

Stuff since Christmas

2007-06-10T22:18:00.000-04:00

Look closely....

It's been a long time

2007-06-10T22:12:00.001-04:00

Keith got a MAC and I am not crazy about it. I am sure when I take classes I will like it better. So no blog for a while because I boycotted this computer. This is me taking a picture using the MAC.

Vermont

2007-01-17T20:33:00.000-05:00

The beautiful Inn where we stayed. I loved this place because they fed me whenever I got hungry! Tons to do, sled, snowshoe, and eat!

Vermont

2007-01-17T20:32:00.000-05:00

When sledding with children have them face you rather than block you from the snow!

Vermont

2007-01-17T20:26:00.000-05:00

Rocking out at Catherine and Jason's engagement party to sweet Zydaco music!

Christmas Day

2007-01-02T22:53:00.000-05:00

This is my Dad as Elvis.

Off to Nana and Pop's for Christmas Day

2007-01-02T22:50:00.000-05:00

Christmas Day with Nana and Pops, Aunt Mo and Uncle Bear Bear, and Aunt Cacko.

Christmas at Home

2007-01-02T22:48:00.000-05:00

Santa's workshop exploded in my den!

Another one

2007-01-02T22:46:00.000-05:00

Paul and Cars

2007-01-02T22:42:00.000-05:00

Where do I begin???....
We love Paul, but he has a problem. Just read the shirt, it explains everything. "Still Plays with Cars"

More Christmas Eve

2007-01-02T22:40:00.000-05:00

We had loads of fun and lots of good food!

Christmas Eve at the Ottavs

2007-01-02T22:38:00.000-05:00

We spent Christmas Eve with Grandma and Daddy-O, Uncle Yuck, "Wee-Wee", and Jordan, and Great-Grandma Fil.

Nice look!

2007-01-02T22:33:00.000-05:00

Johnstons

2006-12-14T22:55:00.000-05:00

I have given out packages of mustaches to my friends and asked them to send me a picture. These are the Johnstons. What an awesome picture!!
P.S. Susan please don't kill me =)

Karina's best friend

2006-12-14T22:47:00.000-05:00

Karina was so surprised to see Jordan this past weekend, her most favorite person!

Stuff on my Cat

2006-12-14T22:45:00.000-05:00

If you have not seen stuffonmycat.com you should. Here is stuff on Sam.

Ballet

2006-12-14T22:43:00.000-05:00

Karina had a ballet recital today and I am so proud. She's very good.

Zach

2006-12-14T22:40:00.000-05:00

I watched Zach Mitchell this past weekend and I love him so much. He is the nicest baby. We joked that he had a stash of reefer because he was super chill the entire time. When Chad came to pick him up, Karina wanted to "hide him."

Jeff is a pirate

2006-12-14T22:37:00.000-05:00

I was having a bad hair day/year and decided to bring back the do-rag. So my kids wanted to wear them too. This is awesome!

Just Funny!

2006-11-19T16:32:00.000-05:00

Kids are funny!

Forest Brook

2006-11-19T16:25:00.000-05:00

If you want Cotton Candy and Beer plus good candy, head over to Sam's house and trick or treat in Forest Brook.

Trick or Treat

2006-11-19T16:21:00.000-05:00

Trick or Treat Pops!

Wonder Woman & Iron Man

2006-11-16T20:40:00.000-05:00

No words are really needed except, ha ha ha! What nerds!

Jeff's Birthday

2006-11-16T20:35:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness he's flexible! I had to cancel his birthday party because Jeff and mommy were sick. I did not cancel the monster truck bounce. He had a blast!

Sam the Nicest Cat

2006-11-16T20:32:00.000-05:00

Karina dressed up the cat, too.

Gearing Up for the Real Deal

2006-11-16T20:30:00.000-05:00

Getting excited and dressed up every day, trying to decide what to wear.

Boo at the Zoo

2006-11-16T20:26:00.000-05:00

This is such a fun event at the Zoo. We saw no animals but got lots of candy!

Pumpkin Patch

2006-10-26T15:58:00.000-04:00

We went to a pumpkin patch and corn maze. That was an investment. 1 1/2 hours later we finally find our way out of the maze. It was fun but a little much.

Halloween's almost here

2006-10-19T17:25:00.000-04:00

We went to Target and picked out our Halloween costumes. So far Karina has worn hers every day. Jeff does not love his so much.

Jeff's New Look

2006-10-11T22:55:00.000-04:00

Check out the bottom lip!

This is my dad

2006-10-11T22:54:00.000-04:00

I have no idea what he is doing. Any guesses?

Karina wins

2006-10-11T22:30:00.000-04:00

Karina won 4 tickets to Disney's Princess on Ice. She was on TV. I was nervous because I had accidently taught her the word jock strap the day prior to the TV appearance. Lucky for me she has manners.

Our buddy Eli

2006-10-11T22:25:00.000-04:00

This is Eli Vaughn, the third boy of the funniest person I know, APV. Eli can crawl and he is only 4 months old!

Dress Up

2006-10-11T22:18:00.000-04:00

This place is in the mall. Karina, Jordan, and Jeff all got dressed up like a princess. At the moment, Jeff has no idea he should not like this. I think this is fine, Uncle Yuck on the other hand will freak when he sees his name sake dressed up. Notice Aunt CC.....

My soon to be brother-in-law

2006-10-11T22:15:00.000-04:00

This is fiance-J also known as Jason. I could not have dreamed up a better guy to marry my sister.

What happiness looks like

2006-10-11T22:13:00.000-04:00

Karina's First Day of School

2006-10-11T22:07:00.000-04:00

Karina is in Ms. Dana and Ms. Judy's class. Next year is the big kindergarten. I might have to start working at the Cheetah in Atlanta so she can go to the Episcopal School.

Jeff's First Day of School

2006-10-11T22:01:00.000-04:00

The second child is (I hate to say anticlimactic) but Jeff just walked into his class, played blocks and I'm sure thought, "mom, don't let the door hit you in the fanny on the way out."

Meet the Triplets

2006-08-14T23:02:00.000-04:00

Yes, these poor children are dressed in wigs. Still hilarious! Meet Kate, Reese, and Jake Legg, all of whom are my God children! Are they not beautiful?

Jeff and Zach play dress up

2006-08-14T20:05:00.000-04:00

Jeff's favorite princess is "Lella" and Zach really liked the crown. Very cute. An aside, Karina just got out of bed AGAIN! Back to the boys, what cuties!

Kids say the craziest things!

2006-08-14T19:56:00.000-04:00

It's hot in Knoxville. The only thing separating Knoxville from Hell during July and August is a screen door. Being the considerate mom I try to be, I started putting Jeff and Karina's sippy cups is coozies. Trying to keep the water cool for at least 1 minute. I bring Karina her cup and she asks, "Mom, why did you put my water in a cooter? I don't want the red cooter, I want the green one." What do you do? I said, "You mean coozie, it's a coozie." Guess what came next, "What's a cooter?" Never did I dream I would have been faced with that question with a 4 year old.