Finding Fossils, Finding Fun

Sam climbing, Jojo watching!

Just outside of Iowa City there is a Fossil Gorge, not sure why I like going out here so much, but I do.  While Jack (and Mitch) were at baseball practice, I took the other kids out for some fresh air, rock climbing, and fossil finding.

Katie watching the water run through the dam

watching the water...

Sam is the red dot 3/4 of the way up. 

Searching for fossils

navigating the gorge

Please, one picture before we leave. 

Jack

 The last week or so, I thought I noticed a balding spot on Jack's head.  I thought, oh, it's just from his hat.  But, I kept noticing it.  I looked closer and it was "not right".  I started to get nervous, I was worried about his diet, anxiety, his health.  After some thought and questioning it hit me (and Mitch) like a ton of bricks.  When Jack does his homework he twists his hair.  He was actually breaking off his hair.   So, to fix the problem, a buzz cut (I bet we took 3 inches off!!).  Thankfully for him, he had actually asked for a shorter do and thankfully for me/us, it was not a major health scare.

Friday Mix-up

As I made my left turn this morning, Katie said "that's mixed up today, you went when it was red".

Dumb Grin

  This song just came on my Pandora station.  Can't fight the dumb grin that just came across my face.  I might break out into song at the 2:28 mark!

Question

I love the way these woman wear color. I wish I were better at it.  But, my question is how do those of you who embrace color do so at work?  I can't imagine you are wearing the dreaded black pants that most of us consider a staple in our work wardrobe.  I work in an office where we wear "career/professional" apparel (barf).  Let's discuss.  Go.

Pre-school Fun

It's Pajama day and Kate pulled together the cuteness (and a lot of Hello Kitty!)

40 Days: Sticker Chart Success

 After 40 days of staying in bed at night, the kids were awarded their final prize.  A trip to Build-a-Bear. These pictures are terrible, but it was really fun to watch Jojo with the big kids.  He didn't know what to expect and literally jumped and clapped his hands with excitement.  Not bad for a kid that didn't participate in the sticker chart.

Kristen

I text-ed my friend Kristen yesterday.  My text read "let's find a date to do something fun this summer".   She text-ed me back (from Morocco) and suggested we go to Paris.   I think she may have been drinking.  I miss this friend and can't wait to make some plans with her!

Another great day in the snow!

Sam rolling around in the snow.  I looked over and he was literally rolling in it.  Perfection!

Ready to hit the slopes

Which way to ski school?

Sam and me. Note to self, invest in some color.  Pink perhaps?

Blue snow pants, pink coat our buddy Maddie

Mitch and Tim.  "good times"

and, some night skiing too!

Deal of the Day

See those neighborhood kids (one of them is Jack)?  For the bargain price of $1 and a snack-size Kit Kat they cleared the snow from 3 driveways and the connecting sidewalks.  I love our neighborhood.