Character Pumpkins
Today was a special day for Brian, since he had a teacher workday, and Kendall didn’t! I’d planned on having a fun day together, just the two of us, but it was impacted by a trip to the doctor and radiologist this morning to see about Brian’s hurt arm, and a parent-teacher conference this afternoon. (Results: Brian’s arm, inconclusive; teacher conference, Brian is doing great in school!) Big thanks to Rosemary for watching Brian so both of us could attend the...
Read MoreNC State Fair!
It’s my birthday today, and while I hope to have a relaxing one at some point in the (probably distant) future.. Today I happily signed on for a crazybusy one, full of family fun at the NC State Fair! We’ve learned over the years that in order to avoid the worst of the crowds, it’s best to show up close to opening time, around 8am, on Sunday morning. Yes, it’s a little painful to get everyone up and out that early, but the fairgrounds seem fresh and beautiful at that...
Read MorePumpkin Patch!
Today was just packed! It started off bright and early with Brian and I attending a Lego Kids’ Club meeting–the theme was Lego Star Wars, and the project was a build an escape vehicle for Jabba the Hutt! The kids all got a Jabba t-shirt and minifigure (being Jabba, he’s not so mini!) This was pretty exciting for everyone, and Brian started singing a Jabba the Hutt song–the other kids took up the chant, and it was so funny! Next up, a trip out to Hill Ridge Farms for...
Read MoreTrunk-or-Treat!
It’s another Trunk-or-Treat event at Goddard school! I’m really glad it’s not on Halloween itself this year–makes for less stress for everyone. 🙂 Brian was very excited to test out his Jango Fett costume, and Kendall was adorable in her sparkly witch outfit! She was power-walking all around the parking lot, pausing only to collect candy and to check out the Hello Kitty inflatable that someone had brought! Brian found Ty almost immediately and took off–they...
Read MoreRHCA Swag
I got my RHCA swag today! A glass plaque, laptop skin, and a shirt, custom-embroidered with my certification number. I’m happy to get these goodies, of course! However I’m a little ambivalent about the shirt. As a woman in technology, it always irks me when companies don’t offer ladies’ shirts. Tech company shirts are a staple of the industry, and to not even ask if someone would prefer a ladies’ style shirt seems awfully presumptive, to the point of being...
Read MoreLego Haunted House!
Brandon surprised us today with a gift for the family! He used his birthday money to splurge on this awesome Lego Haunted House. He brought it upstairs wrapped in a blanket, and Brian was very hammy, looking inside with his whole body–“I can’t see anything!” Here’s a video from Lego explaining how awesome it is, they can give you a better tour than we can: Also, here are some pics of Kendall, making me plates with her shape-sorting food, and reading her Thomas...
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