Monday, April 11, 2005


We went down to visit Lisa and Mike on Friday/Saturday. The guys and Kelly played Frisbee Golf while Lisa and I stayed at the house crocheting and knitting. Then we all went out for Mexican (yum!) and then looked at some houses that are being built. After that, we went to Sonic for some ice cream (double yum!). When we got back, Jordan took a nap while some of us played Scrabble- which Brian won! It was a fun day! Then the long drive home.... Posted by Hello

Friday, April 01, 2005


Now that the weather is warm, we've decided to tackle the yard. David has been working on some drainage for our front yard. We've been getting a giant puddle around our front steps every time it rains. Meanwhile, I've planted a few flowers...the Pansies in the picture, some Sweet Pea and a few Sunflowers. It is fun watching them grow, and I am keeping a close eye on them because I don't have much of a green thumb. We had rain again today, which might help them out. I also got a Creeping Phlox, but I haven't planted that one yet. We've had our birdfeeder out back for a while now and we have regular visits from about three Titmice, a couple Chickadees, two Carolina Wrens, a pair of Cardinals and a Nuthatch. There was a new bird out there today- I haven't identified him yet. We've also gotten a few visits from a squirrel, but we're trying to keep him out of there! I've still been knitting quite a bit, and am almost finished with my third baby blanket. This one is quite a bit more dainty than the two I've made before- it's turning out to be very pretty. I got my new Jean Greenhowe pattern books a week or so ago and when I finish the baby blanket, I'll be trying some dinosaurs! Our washing machine decided to give us a scare on Wednesday- it just up and died! It made an awful burning smell and refused to drain the water. However, it was no match for SuperDave, and he soon had it in good working order again. Whew! Well, that's about it for now- more updates later... Posted by Hello

Monday, March 14, 2005

Send mail to your future self!

Ok, cleaning up the house you come across 'put aways', 'give aways' and 'throw aways'. What if you find an item that can't be thrown away, can't be given away, and theres no real good place to put it away. What if you could mail it to yourself 5 years in the future. It wouldn't take up room, and wouldn't get broken or lost. One day, you come home and its sitting on the porch. Open it...bring back some good memories and either mail it off again or keep it around. Send all your anniversary gifts ahead of time. Send yourself some extra spending money. Is there such a thing?

Sunday, March 13, 2005


Rachael's latest knitting creations: a clown doll, and a bunny finger puppet. Posted by Hello

Friday, February 25, 2005


These are our cats. Big Kitty is the white and brown one- he turns 5 this year! Pippin is the little black and white- he'll be 3 this year. Posted by Hello

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Find that pin in the carpet!

Another idea for making tons of money...

Have you ever dropped a pin, small screw, jewelry and spent time down on your knees looking for it? Just pick up the compact handheld metal detector and it directs you immediatly to your lost item. What about a ring that is missing. Don't disasseble the sink without checking it with the detector first. Need extra money - wave it over the couch or the laundry basket.

Rachael's Birthday party was great. Thanks everyone for coming.

Thursday, February 10, 2005


Rachael just finished this latest dish cloth - now for sale at Kolorful Kitchen.

Monday, February 07, 2005


Mom and Dad's monthly newsletter is here.

Saturday, February 05, 2005


Our latest snow storm turned into an ice storm.

Monday, January 31, 2005


Crazy Cat!

Saturday, January 29, 2005


Snow! Finally a little snow. About 2" with a layer of freezing rain and sleet.

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Fly in Space

This is a great simulation. Really teaches you some math and physics in the process. Best of all its free!


http://www.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/~martins/orbit/orbit.html

Friday, January 21, 2005

Place you add here.

Another money making idea...
Why not use a Laser engraver to put team logos on hotdog buns at the major games, or even adds for buisnesses. Laser a skin on your hot dog itself. the engraver is only $5k - you could get that back at one bowl game.

Sunday, January 16, 2005


This is the site for World Impact.

Tuesday, January 11, 2005


Isn't this a great picture of Rachael!

Saturday, January 08, 2005


We stopped by Metroplis on the way back from St Louis to see the giant Superman.

It all started me thinking when I saw a book in the mall on taking weird photos...

Thursday, January 06, 2005

St Louis Trip


We had a great holiday season!

We are back at work now, but we had a great holiday season getting to see and spend time will everyone. I'll post some pictures tonight.