December 21, 2013

  Jeff has the next week off of work.  This is how we spent today:

It's going to be an awesome week.

December 20, 2013

Happy Birthday Buddy-Boy

 Yes, the cake is weird.  He wanted a Hot Wheels cake.  So this is a Hot Wheels track.  Lame, I know.
Things that make Erik, Erik:
1.  He must wander as he's getting dressed.  I don't think he could accomplish the task if I made him stand in one place.
2.  He was a lovely lisp.
3.  He hates conflict (but you already knew that).
4.  He's a great reader and has very deliberate handwriting.
5.  Science is his favorite subject in school.  
6.  He loves to wrestle.  And tackle.  And be tackled.
7.  He's not affectionate, but will put up with a smooch on his nice cheeks from his mom every once in a while.

December 19, 2013

  Shelbi's science fair was this morning.  Unfortunately, I had to wait around for the city roof inspector.  Finally he came and went and I rushed over to the middle school to see Shelbi with her project.  I got there just as they were announcing the awards.  Shelbi took first place in her division.  Then they announced over-all winner:  Shelbi!  It's a good day to be Shelbi Foster's mom.
  I really don't want to be one of those Moms who brags on her kids all the time.  But this was definitely the best thing that happened today.  What?  You'd rather have a picture of the roof inspector and his gender-neutral assistant named "J.J."?

December 18, 2013

This is where I sit to update my blog.  It's been empty a lot lately.  Sorry.

December 17, 2013

Shelbi's Christmas band concert
I have a feeling I'm going to have a lot of pictures that look just like this one for years to come.

December 16, 2013

 2008
I wish I could pick up that squishy Ry-Guy right now.

December 15, 2013

Christmas morning 2007