So, unlike my sister's recent "break-in" story, we actually had someone break into our cars.  The one night we don't lock our car doors is the night someone prowls.   Jake went out to the truck on Saturday afternoon to take a drive.  He came back in after a few minutes and asked if I had pulled everything out of the glove compartment.  Uh, not that I remember.  Since I rarely leave anything of real value in the truck, I didn't lose much.  They took a small flashlight, a good tow strap, and a small first aid kit.  Gee, they sure got me there.  However, they didn't touch my pepperspray, umbrellas, or library card.  Whew!  For some reason, Jake was storing his mp3 player in his car--which was taken.  They were very clean--no broken windows or locks.  They simply opened the doors and took what they wanted.  Sheesh, they had to be some stupid kids, otherwise they probably could've got away with the cars too.  We thank them for their stupidity and wish them well with the first aid kit and tow strap.

GIRL!  We are excited to announce that we will have another girl in early Frebruary.  It was kind of cool because we got an ultrasound picture of the baby where she was pointing--at least I think it is the pointer finger.  Alice wasn't convinced it was a girl even after the poor ultrasound technician told her multiple times.  But, later this afternoon she asked if her sister could come now.  So, I think she is past denial and has finally accepted the truth. 

Mom, Shannon, and I took the kids (Will, Piper, and Alice) to the park for one last summer day out.  The weather was beautiful, but it still had an autumn edge.  Piper still hasn't adjusted to the cooler weather in Washington so she wore a coat in the morning.  The kids loved playing at the playground.  After that, we at lunch and fed some ducks--illegally.  I had brought some plums and took a bite of one only to find a small worm inside--gross!  I quickly threw it down.  A duck grabbed it and ran off.  It probably choked on the pit--oh well.  I still can't get the mental picture out of my mind.  Worms--how sick!  I think I am scarred for life.  After lunch, we finally let the kids play in the sand and water.  They had a great time building sandcastles and digging.  Will and Alice kept fighting over the fish floatie that we brought.  They loved wandering out into the water with it on.  It scared me a little to see them going out into the deeper water--luckily they survived without incident.  I think swimming lessons are in order. 

 

Things Alice has said lately...