What to do on a windy, chilly day

"Mom, can I build a robot using the old Roomba?"
"Sure! Have at it!"



Good thing Colby had her toolbox.

Playing Chicken

So I'm driving home from work this morning and I see this turkey on the side of the road near the shoulder in the right hand lane. I figured that since I was in the left hand lane I was probably good. Because... seriously, even pigeons and squirrels run away from fast moving vehicles. The turkey though decided to take a couple of steps like it was going to cross the street. Still I thought, "no it's not that stupid". Then by the time I realized that yes, it is that stupid, there was no way to avoid him. He took flight right into my windshield and then I watched him catch some good air before landing in the median. Based on damage and the decibel level the "thunk", I'd say he was dead.



Lesson learned for the day: Do not play chicken with turkeys, no one really wins.

New house?

So today we looked at a couple of houses. The kids really liked this one. It's a renovated school house on a weird shaped lot. The playhouse in the back has electrical, heating and even an AC unit. =) We also looked at one that was on a really cool lot, but the house was in need of A LOT of tlc. By A LOT we mean, needs to be completely gutted and redone. That sounds fun and all, but not for the price plus the cost of what needs to be put into. And well.... then there's the problem with not selling our place and having the money and such for a second house...... We apparently just like to taut ourselves.

So... does anyone want a condo in Howell?

Antibiotics

This past month has been a little rough around here. So far Kevin is the only one of us that hasn't been on antibiotics. I had bronchitis for 6 weeks taking 2 courses of antibiotics to final "cure". Colby then was diagnosed with bilateral ear infections. And, Mason just finished up a course of amoxicilin for strep throat.

Now that everyone is starting to feel better we are looking again at projects around the house. Kevin (and a little of me) just finished a trundle bed for Mason's room. I (with help from some friends) painted the staircase going to bedroom level and am currently working on placing pictures in the stairway. The kids, well... they are the kids. Colby has MASSIVE abouts of energy lately. Mason has been a most wonderful kid, doing very well in school as well as being a wonderful brother. (For that, a Bone book magically appeared at the house.) Both kids are taking gymnastics and seem to be enjoying it. Colby more so than Mason, but I think that he likes it even if he won't come right out and say it. I have yet to have to drag him into getting ready or going.

That's the short of life around here. I'd put up some pics for you all but our computer is a little full and we haven't downloaded the camera in a while. And, well, I'm updating this from work and trust me... I work the urology floor, you don't want me to update with pics from here.

Lindsey's Birthday gift

Remember awhile ago I mentioned that I had a really cute pic of Colby modeling Lindsey's birthday gift... Well, Here you go!



And, yes, she is riding a unicorn.

Colby's birthday party

It was a great party, all had a lot of fun. Apparently there was a snow storm in the Ann Arbor area so the party started a little late and we lost a few guests. However, the rest of us partied like 4 yr olds! (Including a princess tiara pinata)

She asked for a breakfast themed party

with a chocolate Dora cake.

Oooh.... looking a little toasted. No more of that "special juice" for you! And, I'm not sure about the hoody... maybe she was just cold??

I too am cut off from the special juice.
(I told you we partied pretty hard!)


From us on her actually birthday, I made/gave her a heart shaped pirate pillow and frog blanket. If I was to do it again, I don't think I would have made the top of the heart as deep of a V as I did and please, don't look too closely at my top stitching on the blanket. Colby likes them both so I'm all good!

Colby Stats

As of her well-child appt this AM:
Height 41.5in
Weight 45lbs

Thus putting her in the 84% for height (with a guesstimate of 5'7" as an adult) and 95% for weight.
3 shots all taken without tears.

Oh and she has bilateral ear infections.
(That really explains yesterday's picture.)