"Great" Uncle Alex

In between running around yesterday, I spent a few hours at home. Stephanie and Cory both had eye doctor appointments, so I volunteered to be crowd control.

I really don't make my grandkids sit together on a blanket - I put baby Sterling down on a blanket with some toys and his siblings all sat down with him. I'm thinking maybe I should encourage the blanket sitting thing....it's easier to keep an eye on them when they are all in one spot. Of course, since it's summer vacation I almost always have at least one other set of eyes to help out and yesterday was no exception. Alex is a great uncle - always willing to take time out of his "schedule" to play with his nephews and niece. He spent time outside with them, then played with toys and found a board game to play. He will make someone an awesome husband (and father) some day.

Did I mention he also does dishes?

Performance Art?

It's Monday and we're off and running with a vengeance. This was one of those days that made me wish for a second car. Our one and only was in constant use starting at 6:30 am (Dropping Danny and a friend off for Scout camp), dropping Nathan off at the college at 7:30, Andrew taking the van at 8:45 to pick up Steve and go missionary shopping, 4:35 Andrew and Steve got home ($1,700 poorer) 4:40 left to pick up Nathan from work, home at 5:30 (after making a stop at Safeway to pick up milk) - Nathan then left 15 minutes later to go to singles FHE.

Tomorrow should be better....at least, that's my hope. I just hope our running around isn't as pointless as this.

Alter Ego(s)

These were the alternative to the "Elliot Gould" glasses Danny kept picking out. I kind of like these, but I'm not sure Steve has quite grown accustomed...

Be on the lookout for this strange woman. A hidden camera (in the loo) was able to capture a picture of this anonymous woman who was recently seen reading in bed with my husband. He was attempting to "chat her up".

Sign of the Times

Nathan left a note on the fridge this morning. I'm not sure if he wrote it to remind himself or others. Either way, it worked.

Wibbly-Wobbly, Timey Wimey Stuff

"People don't understand time. It's not what you think it is. It's complicated. Very complicated. People assume time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff."

-Dr. Who (episode: Blink)

Time doesn't seem to move in a straightforward linear progression. Especially when it's almost time to send out a missionary.

Andrew will be gone in less than 6 days. Tomorrow is the last day that Daniel will see him for 2 years. It will be longer for David and possibly much longer for Alex.

Blink and he's gone.

Thrifty Art

I've been looking around for some Japanese inspired decorations/art for Alex's new bedroom. Totally scored at Goodwill. Handpainted picture $6.99. It's quite large - about 2 foot by 4 foot.

Now that we have our inspiration piece, we'll go from here.

Stars and Stripes Forever

You have to love a song that allows a wimpy little instrument like the piccolo to shine. As a former flute player (and very occasionally a piccolo player) I love it.

Happy 4th of July.