My Engineer

A Visit from Santa

Blues Brother

Christmas Program

Well I am frustrated. Ryan actually did sing and do the motions at his program, but of course I can't get that video to upload...I can only get the one where he just stands there!

I also had to throw in a picture of our awesome real Christmas tree and of course, doesn't everyone have a pirate lurking around their tree? His pirate shirt is made out of old t-shirts at his direction so it would look like one of the Disney pirates.

Christmas Program 2

Ryan's Christmas Program

Snow

Ryan and I enjoyed playing in the snow (15") on Saturday. I don't have snow pants though and was a little cold. Then we came in and made snow ice cream. Todd just sat inside and watched out the window. He opened the door and I shot a snowball right between his legs into the dining room!

November

Living history Farms

Pure Joy at the State Fair

This year was the first year that Ryan rode the rides at the Fair. He was sooo happy. This is what life is about.

State Fair and Other Summer Pics

Ryan is in the red helicopter. I teared up when I saw him so high in the air.

I thought this cloud was strange looking. It was a cool, beautiful evening with no rain.

The Cyclist

Swimming on My Own 2

Swimming on My Own 1

Look at Ryan swimming with just his noodle. The teacher isn't holding on!

cupcake chef

San Diego

A mere 24 hours before this I was getting sunburned in Balboa Park in San Diego CA.

These pictures don't do these delphiniums justice. I have never seen such truly blue flowers.

This Week

Rain, rain go away. I'm sick of this! Thursday and Friday were so nice. We played outside Thursday night until after dark, and Friday we spent 2.5 hours at Riley Park. We also went to Baskin Robbins and had a playdate with Anthony and Chase. I got to visit with Rachel, which was awesome. Saturday we went to them to Jumpin Jacks, which I thought was a good value for $6.36. Ryan really liked their bounce houses and the fun house mirrors. There weren't too many people there either, which was nice. I think they were all at KidsFest.



Last weekend I went and cropped with the girls. It was fun and I had my usual spurt of laughing until I cried. The weekend before that I had Hansens and Diane&Brian over for Mardi Gras. I made a King Cake and some kickass gumbo. I took some to my boss at work, who is from Louisiana, and he ruled it authentic.



The other excitement was our trip to McDonalds last Sunday. We ran into a bully. He was either 3 or 4. He was trash talking to Ryan. I told Ryan that the bully was a bad boy and he should stay away from him. Then Ryan comes back and said he had hit him. I said, was it an accident or on purpose? So Ryan marches over and said "Hey kid, did you hit me on accident or on purpose?". The kid turns and flips me the bird. Then Ryan says "Kid, you are a bad boy so I won't play with you. Next time if you can be good I will play with you." The kid glares at me. I look over at the mom. She glares at me. I was so proud. Then we skee-daddled. Normally I would say something to the mom, but she looked like a wirey piece of white trash that could really kick my ass. And use the f-bomb a lot. By the way, she also left to go to the restroom and left him all by himself in there.

The insurance company came and got the trailer and we got our check. Now we just have to find something else to haul dj equipment in.