After two snow days Andrew and Mari were back in school today. There is a lot of snow around town and in our yard. Some reports say we got 16″, but it is hard to tell because there were also high winds so there are a lot of large drifts. Temps this weekend are supposed to be in the upper 20′s, so hopefully we will be able to get out and do some sledding.
Archive for 2009
The Return to School
Friday, December 11th, 2009Snow
Sunday, December 6th, 2009Our third snowfall of the year has started. We actually got our first snow two months ago, on Andrew’s birthday. He was supposed to have a soccer game that day, but it was cancelled. We had some more snow a few days ago, but it was mostly flurries and didn’t amount to much. It looks like we will get an inch or two tonight, with more coming Tuesday.
The Cincinnatian in me still loves the snow. I suppose at some point I will get used to the fact that it is a more regular occurrence in IA. Hopefully the kids will be able to get out to play in it over the next few days.
Welcome, Winter
Sunday, December 6th, 2009We had a bit of a Winter welcoming this weekend, and just in time.
- Last week we put up our outdoor decorations.
- Saturday morning we got our tree, and put the lights on.
- Saturday night we celebrated Wintergarten with the Des Moines Waldorf Association.
- Sunday morning we prepared for the Winter term of Susan’s Bean Sprout Parents & Tots class.
- Sunday afternoon we went to Winter Magic at the Des Moines Art Center.
- Sunday evening, just as some snow flakes were beginning to fall, we lit a fire in the fireplace and decorated our tree.
I will get some pictures up ASAP. Our computers are our of commission right now.
Living History Farms CC Race
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009Erin, Eric Martinez, and I ran in this year’s Living History Farms Cross Country Race. We had a great time and plan on doing it again next year.
Susan and the kids made it out to cheer us on and the kids tried their feet at a creek crossing (there were nine in the race).
Elliot’s First Haircut
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
School Pics
Monday, November 9th, 2009Mari
Andrew
Bonus – Andrew Soccer
Beggars’ Night
Friday, October 30th, 2009It took us a minute to find the sweet spot in our new neighborhood and it was pretty cold and misty, but our first Beggars’ Night was a success.
PS – I forgot to mention that there was one guy who was passing out hotdogs. He was grilling in his driveway and he told us that he buys 400 of ‘em. Interesting.
End of Soccer Season
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Tuesday marked the end of the soccer season. Andrew played and I coached, and we both had a good time. We plan on doing the same in the Spring, and Mari may be joining us. I am not quite sure if she is ready to start yet, but I think she may be planning on it.
Andrew Turns 6
Sunday, October 25th, 2009Andrew turned six a couple of weeks back. We had a big party the day before his birthday, in conjunction with his friend Bianca, who was turning five. This party involved a parade, skyline, cool weather, cool lighting, and cool people.
The day of his birthday was more chill. Soccer was cancelled because of the snow so we hung out at the Reagens’ some and then headed to Mimi & Papa’s for dinner.
» here are some pics from his actual birthday
Once I get some pictures from the parade I will post those.
Revolver
Friday, October 16th, 2009We used to deal with diapers, pacifiers, and baby monitors.
Now, it is soccer, school, and Capoeira.
Where has the time gone?