Power Rangers Anyone?

Here's why I asked Andy to snap a picture of this: Joel's birthday list (on which he's been working feverishly for several weeks) says - and I quote - "more big and bad Power Rangers". Is this really a need? :0)

Snow Day!

Yes, that's the basketball net touching the pile of snow. It turned into a wonderful fort with a main room and 3 satellite tunnels when all said and done.

Like many friends out there, we got a pretty good batch of snow Tuesday into Wednesday, prompting school closings. As it happened, Andy was scheduled for a 1/2 day from his school anyway, which meant he didn't have to work at Eddy's (a restaurant in which he cooks between bus routes). Long story short, we were all home together today and it was great! The kids had fun in the heaps of snow, I got housework and homework done, and Andy didn't have to shovel toooooo much (our neighbor generously plowed for us!). Hot chocolate for everyone!

Welcome Tooth Fairy!

You know that grin from the other night? Well, now Joel's got his first gap in that grin. Today, Andy used a piece of floss to "convince" that last thread to break loose. A good salt-water rinse later and we have an excited 5 year-old who's anxiously awaiting the Tooth Fairy tonight. He can't wait to tell all his friends at school, too!

Thank you!

Joel says a great big "thank you" to Uncle Jason, Aunt Wendy, and Cousin Rylee for his awesome birthday gift that arrived in the mail today! That grin hasn't moved since opening the manilla envelope. Next Saturday, Joel gets to go see Monster Jam at the Lucas Oil Stadium. This is his 2nd year for this event and, as you can see, his first experience had a lasting impact. (but at least I don't have to paint his room again after this experience!) So.... now to plan what Grandma, Hanna, and I will be doing that night... :0)