The Consequences of Messiness

 Poor Colin was very disturbed to have to eat his meals on a "floral" placemet with pink tones. It was the only clean one I had at the time. His male ego was cut to the quick.

First Day of School

It's hard to believe this little bean (as was) is now starting preschool, but so it is. People always say that time passes so quickly, and it is true. Each day needs to count for something. We can never go back, but we can go forward with the purpose of creating a great history. Have I confused you? :)

 

 

This is Gross

I can barely post this. I have such a weak stomach, this was unbearable to watch in person. I will leave you now.

Soccer (Four Years Ago)

Okay, apparently I had issues with preparing posts and not publishing them. It was fun to find this post from about four years ago. Colin was in a community soccer group. I can't believe how much he has changed!


The coach showing Colin how to use his instep to pass the ball.

Passing the ball to his partner.

From Across the Pond

One day we received a fun surprise in the post from England! The kids were so excited. Our friends, the Fishers, are always so thoughtful. I received this beautiful Charles Dickens stamp set. The drawings are from the original sketches (with added color). They are so special!

Colin received a book "Saved at Sea", which he promptly read and loved.

Victoria was excited to open her gift to fnd a fun activity book.

Thank you to friends who are so thoughtful. The gifts are special, but the ones who gave them are so much more so!

It Takes a Village

About a month ago we visited Greenfield Village. No matter how many times I go, I always learn new things. Here is the Ford building for you, Dad.

I love the clock!

Cotswold Cottage is my favorite building. It always has been since I was a kid. It is made of stone!

The beautiful English gardens are doing well even in November!

The fireplace.

Up the chimney.

Colin has become interested in taking pictures. He took the one above and the next two. :)

Merry Christmas!!

40

 Somebody turned 40. It wasn't Jason or me. It was someone who doesn't allow me to post pictures of them, so I will have to leave you to your Sherlockian powers of deduction to figure it out for yourself.

 John bought a cake.

 We stuffed as much black in as we could.

 This is the birthday person's hair. It is not gray, it is merely reflecting the flash from my camera. Still, its gray-like appearance suits the occasion.

 Other people tried to jump in on my picture-taking excitement.

 My Dad asked me if I could patch his tatty shirt. Oh, boy. I am all for frugality, but there comes a time to bite the bullet and replace it!

 He wanted to save calories on pizza (eating two pieces instead of twenty), so he ate this sandwich.

 Colin wanted to give the birthday person a gift. He has little money, so he baked cupcakes. They were moist and tasty. Everything was from scratch (except the sprinkles, of course).

 The salad.

 The hat is being modeled by a non-forty-year-old person.