Walking Home Today

It's AJ, Oz, and Ben

Happy Veterans Day.

We bought a cake to honor Dave on this Veterans Day. Why a football ice cream cake that looks like a giant frozen turd? Because there was not ONE item in the bakery suitably decorated for this holiday. Can you believe that? So we went with football bc Austin said "Dad likes football" and bc it was the most American themed ice cream cake they had. Sheesh.

And yes, we sang "Happy Veterans Day to YOU... cha cha cha!" and the cake was delicious.

Nate's World

I think you've figured out what happens if you leave a marker laying around.

We've been playing outside a lot lately. Nate's got road rash on both knees!

And before anyone suggests it, we've already made the "long pants rule" for playing in the driveway.

Nina's Christmas Wish List

I put some stuff on amazon... in case anyone is interested:

search by davidfenn@yahoo.com email address.

Also, gift certificates are always nice. :)

Christmas Wish Lists?

Where are everyone else's Christmas Wish Lists?

Some Nate Videos.

So the boys were playing in the water spraying off that Sheikra roller coaster. Nate kinda looked like he wanted to get wet, but kept wandering off right before the coaster would hit the water. AJ decided to "help" Nathan. (Turns out, Nate actually didn't want to get wet- and please forgive my language).

This second video is Nate's handiwork. This is what he was doing when he was supposed to be going to sleep last night. (If you can't make out the image, it's Austin asleep in bed).

Bike Day.

We had lunch on the driveway today because...

Austin got a new bike with no training wheels!

Here, Dad helps adjust the seat and handlebars.

AJ inherits Austin's old bike. I ziptied a basket on the handlebars so Squeaky could ride with AJ. Don't worry, there's a seatbelt I built into the basket for the penguin.

AJ and Squeaky take a spin.

Austin gets riding lessons.

Austin's still not "riding" a 2 wheeler, but he made a REALLY great effort today. He's very excited and motivated. All day long he asked Dad to help him learn.

OMG He's Playing with LEGOS!!

Austin hasn't played with Legos for a few weeks. He said he didn't really like them anymore. Today he built this and I was SO happy!

Busch Gardens

We went to BG again this weekend. They've got a Lorikeet house, too! The red bird on AJ's head jumped down and bit AJ on the finger. Bastard!

The boys really had a great time. The weather was nice and cool and the park was pretty empty. I'd say this is probably the first time all the boys liked the rides. Austin actually went on the Congo River Rapids ride with me! (AJ went too, but cried the entire time).

If you're wondering why they're soaking wet, watch the video below.

This is a roller coaster called Sheikra. It's slows down by going through the water.

Dave's Christmas List

Thought I'd get my Christmas list out there, in case anyone wanted to get me a present this year:

iPod Touch (8 GB)
PS3 Games: FIFA10, Dragon Age: Origins
Books: Torch of Freedom by David Weber, Superfreakonomics by Leavitt/Dubner
Clothes: XL Long-sleeved, no iron Oxford shirts, long sleeved henleys, Duke crap (hoodies, shorts, long-sleeved t-shirts.) I'm good with the Nautica short-sleeved polo shirts.

Happy Birthday Papa!

AJ's Duck

AJ made this duck out of Play Doh. He said, "I'm a great duck artist!!"

Thriller!!

For the first time ever, the boys watch Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'. They really liked it. I also showed them the 'Billie Jean' performance with the Moon Walk and they were actually trying to figure out how to do it!

Poor Baby...

Not feeling great, Nate falls asleep on the couch.

Nate's Photoshoot

Last night when Nate was supposed to be going to sleep, he got hold of my digital camera. There were SEVENTY-ONE pix on there. Try to guess what some of these things are:

Insult to Injury

Along with Nate's itchy viral rash (which is NOT chicken pox), he also got bitten twice on his foot by ants!

Trick or Treat!!

Nate declined our offer to go in costume. He had just woken up from a nap and was in no mood to be photgraphed at first. When he realized candy was being handed out, he perked up and agreed to Trick or Treat.