Birthday fun

We've been busy! Sunday we went to the beach as part of HZ's birthday bash and ate at a fun little Italian place that gave the kids dough balls to play with while waiting. As I previously mentioned, yesterday we went to the children's museum and had a great time. The kids had such fun exploring!

Happy birthday, HZ!

He had a fun day. We went to the children's museum and had a great time! We then met dad downtown after work and had dinner together. When we all got home we celebrated with cake, ice cream and presents. It's late, so pictures tomorrow!
-L

Electric Avenue

I'm warning you, this is such a strange but true WT story to share with you my friends. We had a huge lightning storm. Kids were playing at the back of the house while I was texting a friend. As I walked by the front door, lightning struck the tree closest to our home. I felt it come up through my feet, through my chest and out my right hand into the phone. The phone screen lit up bright white. It really did! And yeah, it did not feel pleasant. It felt like a wayyyyyyyy too tight hug in the chest and down my arm. It hurt for a good bit after..a bit heavy and very tingly. I'm telling you this because if I were the one hearing this story, I'd want to know what it felt like. Oh, and there is an electrified dead squirrel at the base of the tree. I thought you would want to know that too. Because that's weird.

Most importantly, the kids were far enough away that they were okay. A. did say that her foot felt funny when it happened but it didn't hurt. HZ was on the couch and didn't feel anything.

Tree swings

Whew! At last! We have a new computer! The old one was beyond repair despite R's attempts to bring it back from the brink.


This picture:
We have a beautiful oak tree in our back yard that has been perfect for two homemade swings!

Broken

Our main computer has died. Completely died. Once we get another one I'll be back to blogging. Many pictures to share.

Bye! Come see us!

Bye, neighbors! Come and see us some time! Thanks for the going away party. We will miss you!

At the entrance to our neighborhood....park, trails, creek, and a fishing dock.
HZ said he saw a wide mouth bass (wink).


Reading at the window seats!


Many thanks to Nana and Grandpa Doug for watching the kids a couple of days while we got settled!