French Fries and Pizza

I took the kids out skiing again. This time we went the same night as the school's ski club. It was fun to see other friends and teachers on the slopes! The kids did a fantastic job making "pizzas"and "french fries" as they skied. Lucy got tired after a few runs, so she busied herself by watching Mrs. Shermak or running away from Mommy. The boys cruised for a few more runs before we left.

1st Day on a 2nd Job

Ken's grounds-keeping crew is a little short-staffed this summer, so I agreed to come in a few days a week to help mow.  Today was my first day.  The boss gave me a quick tour of what I needed to mow and turned me loose on the course.  Now, here's where I tell you that I am riding a mower with a 6-foot deck, rear-wheel steering, AND NO BRAKES.  What?!?!?

Throughout the day I encountered a torrential downpour (I'll let you build the picture, but yes, it involved me on a mower and no cover in sight), managed to lock my keys in my car (it's a talent, I know), and had the mower drop a reel while the boss was troubleshooting the key issue.  Ahhh.....well, that being said.... I did mow.... and mow... and mow all day.  There are a few million blades of grass that stand a bit shorter today because of me and that mower.  Now, will Ken still be happy that he asked me to "help" out???  That is the question.

Teeing It Up

There is a golf pro out at Caberfae this month, and he is giving kids' lessons on the weekends.  Today we surprised the kids by taking them out to Caberfae's driving range for lesson 1 with Mike.  The boys LOVED IT!  And Lucy took part having her own little lesson with Daddy. 

 

 

Striking in the New Year

We have had much news here in the last few days. Mitchell turned 6 (can you believe it?!?!?!) on New Year's Eve, AND Owen has pooped in the potty twice!!!!! I am sure someday Owen will be thoroughly embarrassed that I am posting news of his potty training progress online, but I think that might mean I am doing my job. ;)
To celebrate, we took the kids bowling on New Year's Eve. It was big fun. Lucy enjoyed soaking in the local culture while she watched us bowl.
























With the snow Ken is working many hours at Caberfae. However, he is working with an injury. A few weeks ago he was frolicking about at work and managed to fall and crack a rib. This has made for some distinct pain when coughing, sneezing, stretching, being tackled by children, or elbowed by Miss Lucy. Hopefully he'll also manage to heal a bit day by day.






Lucy's big news is that she is signing more regularly now. She will sign "more" on her own, and when prompted she will sign "please". She is also now saying words for: dog, woof woof, da da, what's that, num nums, tree, door, and chair. She loves stealing food and sippy cups from her brothers. She is frequently seen clutching one or more of her stuffed monkeys as received over the holidays.