Comments on Keeping Up with the Cases: A Fantastically Case-Themed Contest!

Wow, what an awesome quiz! I should do one of thes...

2009-02-24T02:05:00.000-06:00

Wow, what an awesome quiz! I should do one of these about myself, but I sadly doubt anybody would play, lol!

I'm probably too late, but here goes...1. 8 lbs.,...

2009-02-23T21:30:00.000-06:00

I'm probably too late, but here goes...
1. 8 lbs., 5 oz.
2. Kankakee Farmers Market and your new short haircut
3. Physics
4. Squirrels!
5. Star Trek guy, Pride and Prejudice guy (I'm terrible w/ names)
6. Baylor Bear
7. In-laws were coming (???)
8. Mittens
9. $300,000
10. no TV
11. Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, o rule of all.
12. a green frog
13. ear
14. cats
15. pukefest 2008
16. sweater
17. every other day
18. her new hair bling
19. didn't use fresh corn off the cob
f20. Vampire Love Saga

Haha! I LOVE your blog and keeping up with the Cas...

2009-02-23T17:36:00.000-06:00

Haha! I LOVE your blog and keeping up with the Case Casa but I have review materials to plan and quizzes to grade (140 of them!)...oh how I'd rather participate in this contest!

oh and I apologize for the disorganized fashion in...

2009-02-23T14:25:00.000-06:00

oh and I apologize for the disorganized fashion in which I gave my answers. My toddler broke the enter key on our laptop (right along with the w, a, shift, and x. Enter being the one that has lost all functioning. Poor poor laptop). -Tara

Christine, I have never commented on your blog bef...

2009-02-23T14:21:00.000-06:00

Christine, I have never commented on your blog before, so I suppose that it is about time. :) Rae is my cousin, and I live in Bourbonnais. Hello neighbor! :) Before I attempt to answer I must first say that naptime is almost over in my house, so I am not going to look back on previous posts. So if I am totally off on all of these questions, I have my excuse ready. :) Okay, here goes. 1)8lbs 8 oz. 2)pedipeds and twilight. 3)astronomy. 4)squirrels. 5)Edward and ? 6)Jack. 7)School cut off dates. 8)bubble bath. 9)too much. 10)record player. 11)scripture..the word whatever. 12)a frog. 13)ear. 14)pumpkins. 15)Pukefest 2008. 16)target sweater. 17) every three days. 18)breastmilk. 19)white-cheddar. 20)vampire love saga. Hopefully those weren't too off base! You have a great blog and a beautiful family! -Tara

So, I'm dying to know - who of us really sent you ...

2009-02-23T12:07:00.000-06:00

So, I'm dying to know - who of us really sent you our answers first??

Then Janie sent this. -cdcWhat was Charlotte's exa...

2009-02-23T11:59:00.000-06:00

Then Janie sent this. -cdc

What was Charlotte's exact weight when she was born? I don't remember but I'll guess 7lbs 8oz.
Name two of my favorite things from 2008. Twilight and the hat your sister knitted you for Christmas.
In what subject does Stephen have his masters degree? Physics of something or something.
What happened to each and every one of our fall pumpkins? got eaten by squirrels!!
Name two men I want to marry, fictional or otherwise. (Sorry, Steve doesn't count. We're already legal.) Edward and Mr. Darcy
Which boy got on the table first? Baylor!
Why exactly did I choose to have Charlotte's birth induced? b/c you wanted her to be able to start school on time.
Name one irrational fear that the boys have had at some point in their short, terror-ridden lives. bubbles in the bathtub.
How much did the renovations for Strickler Planetarium, where Stephen is director, cost? oh, about 10 thou. (?)
Name one (out of many) particularly old-fashioned thing about our family. no TV!
What words do we have on our wall above the doorway leading into the dining room?...whatever befall.... ruler of all.
What lurks at the bottom of the mysterious pink mug? a green froggie!
What one body part have both boys cut open through freak falling accidents? their wee little ears.
What did Baylor and Jack dress up as for their very first Halloween? kitty cats
What is the official name for our family's bout of the stomach virus over this past Christmas break? the plague.
What specific article of clothing of Stephen's did I irreparably shrink in the wash? his blue and green target argyle sweater.
How often do I wash my towels, as taught by my mother? every other freaking day.
What was Charlotte thankful for at Thanksgiving? breast milk?
Name one way in which I cheated on Raechel's white-cheddar corn chowder recipe. dried herbs instead of fresh.
What is my pet name for my beloved Twilight series? your vampire love saga.
Yay! I won! I'm the first and all my answers are close to right or maybe even right! yay!!

Raechel sent this first via email. (when my commen...

2009-02-23T11:58:00.000-06:00

Raechel sent this first via email. (when my comments were turned off) -cdc

1. What was Charlotte's exact weight when she was born? 8 pounds, 5 ounces

2. Name two of my favorite things from 2008. Pedi Peds & Richard Scary

3. In what subject does Stephen have his masters degree? Physics

4. What happened to each and every one of our fall pumpkins? They were eaten by squirrels

5. Name two men I want to marry, fictional or otherwise. (Sorry, Steve doesn't count. We're already legal.) Captain Jean-Luc Picard & Edward Cullen

6. Which boy got on the table first? Baylor

7. Why exactly did I choose to have Charlotte's birth induced? Because of the school date cut-off

8. Name one irrational fear that the boys have had at some point in their short, terror-ridden lives. Bubbles & snow boots!

9. How much did the renovations for Strickler Planetarium, where Stephen is director, cost? $300,000

10. Name one (out of many) particularly old-fashioned thing about our family. No television (it's stored in the basement and the boys occasionally watch Little Einsteins on the portable DVD player).

11. What words do we have on our wall above the doorway leading into the dining room? The final portion of "Be Thou My Vision", oh, and in case it's between me and someone else, "Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision O Ruler of all." :)

12. What lurks at the bottom of the mysterious pink mug? A frog! (I totally meant to take a crack at that mug when I visited!)

13. What one body part have both boys cut open through freak falling accidents? This is the only one I'm not sure on – I'm going to guess their heads/faces? Oh, I hope I'm right!

14. What did Baylor and Jack dress up as for their very first Halloween? Black cats

15. What is the official name for our family's bout of the stomach virus over this past Christmas break? "Case Pukefest 2008"

16. What specific article of clothing of Stephen's did I irreparably shrink in the wash? Blue, argyle, wool sweater.

17. How often do I wash my towels, as taught by my mother? Every two days (I'm definitely not on top of this one!)

18. What was Charlotte thankful for at Thanksgiving? The Milk!

19. Name one way in which I cheated on Raechel's white-cheddar corn chowder recipe. Skipped coriander all together & used apple juice instead of white wine. (extra credit?)

What is my pet name for my beloved Twilight series? Vampire Love Saga