Not sure how #2 got left out . . .

Here's what we've been up to.  Not sure how Camden was completely left out of ALL the pictures.  It's the curse of the second child, I guess.

1.  New tires.  Lame, but necessary when you drive 155 miles to work in Caldwell, Texas.  Love Walker Tire Company's slogan:  "If it's in stock, we've got it."  Love that they've been in business since 1934 -- yep, that's a 3 and 4.  Love that they are still family-owned.  Love that they've got an indoor putting green in their waiting room.  So much love for 2 new tires.

2.  Soccer.  Yippee.  It's only been 8 weeks, but I've missed you so much.  Basketball is lame and boring and uninteresting -- at least this season.  We welcome you, Spring season and appreciate the 2 wins our boys earned on Saturday morning.  We also appreciate the 2 weeks off we have for Spring Break.

3.  Faucets.  Yep, not that exciting -- unless you've lived with an Ikea faucet like I have for the last 4 years.  They are not awesome.  That's the reason why it cost $88.  Hello, Moen!  Where have you been all my life?  We welcome you into our home.  Be prepared to receive A LOT of usage.  Props to the husband for the install job.

Day of culture

The MIRAZOZO luminarium opened in 1992.  Since then over 2 million people in 37 countries have experienced its interesting use of light, color, music and architecture.

It was hand cut and assembled in a Nottingham workshop.  The structure is inflated every morning and deflated every night.  It has 24-hour security to protect it's delicate walls, which are about as thick as a t-shirt.

We waited almost 2 1/2 hours to see it.  Thank goodness some kid out there brought a football.  The boys participated in a rough and tumble tackle football game.  By the time we entered, they were pretty chilled out.

If you ever have the opportunity, go see it!

Boys and their sports

It was only a matter of time. 

Lil C is rascally, full of testosterone, not afraid of getting hurt, and agile.  He's officially discovered that ice hockey is available in Austin for 5-yr-olds, and he's gung ho.  We planned to skate again today, but he waived it off at the last minute.  I think it was the puffy coat that I insisted he wear.

Some other time . . .

More soccer scenes

The face of a 3-goal scorer!!

And the team shut-out goalie!!

A whole lotta firsts

First day of school pose, first soccer game pose, first time group stretching

 

Bowlin' off some steam

After a long week of school, sometimes you've just got to let it out.  Thank goodness we have a well air-conditioned neighborhood bowling alley with kid-sized shoes!

Fun times all around!

And if you must know, Lil C dresses himself on Fun Fridays.

Oregon. Family. It's a good thing.

Aunt Linda and our fun cousin!

The whole gang

 Agate hunting at the beach

 Crater Lake

 Brothers -- can't tell at all! 

 Jetboat -- before (Please note the classic Camden face)

 After the Jet boat tour!

Lil love birds!