Camp Mabry

This morning Evan and Noah got up somewhat early. We went to the gym for a 9:45 kickboxing class. After that I took the boys over to Camp Mabry. After 9-11 they closed it to the public, but I recently read that they are letting visitors in again.

Camp Mabry has a some old jets and helicopters that you can see from Mopac. The boys always get excited when we drive by, so I thought they would really enjoy seeing them up close. Evan and Noah had fun running around outside and seeing the planes and helicopters.

After Camp Mabry we went to Borders. They are closing all of the store in Austin, so they are discounting everything. Right now most things are just at 20% off, but I still got a few books. I might try and go back there again in a few weeks when there will be a bigger discount.

When we got home the boys had lunch outside. The weather was very nice today.

I cleaned up the house some and tried to get Noah to nap.

For dinner we went to Frank and Angie's (pizza). We sat on the porch outside. Evan and Noah had fun running around with some older boys.

We just got home and now we'll put the boys to bed.

I Got A Feeling...Pittsburgh's Going to the Super Bowl

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

The title of the blog is a line in a chant that the Steelers fans would say in the 70s It's been adapted into countless songs since then. Well the Steelers are headed to their eight Super Bowl and 3rd since February 2006. The game looked like a blowout, got tense at the end, but the Steelers hung on. Whew!

This morning, Rachel got up with the boys and made cinnamon rolls. The boys got up relatively late for them - around 9am - which was nice.

When I came down we ate and then we went to run several errands. We had to return a few things and then Rachel wanted to get some soaps at Bath and Body Works because they were on sale. Borders is next door and they sell Star Wars Legos. Evan and Noah each had $10 to spend so they brought their wallets. Actually as we left, Noah said he didn't have his wallet so we turned around and went back home. Rachel searched the house and then realized that Noah really did have it in the car.

At Borders, Evan bought the Legos and Noah got three Golden Books. The total came to $19.86. So I gave them each 7 cents of the change.

When we got home, it was nap time and Noah stayed in his room a bit. He watched the movie Cars.

After a little while, Noah came downstairs and they had snacks. We watched some TV before the Steelers game started.

Rachel went and picked up Little Caesars for dinner. The boys and I ate at the coffee table.

They are still up now. Evan is whining and crying that he wants milk.

Until next time...

Wearing Evan Out

This morning we went to Borders to pick up a few gifts.

Gabby came over at 12pm. Barton Creek Resort and Spa/ Country Club was having free ice skating today. Evan has been begging me to take him ice skating again. I asked Gabby to come over and watch Noah so I could take Evan.

The whole club is very nice and in the hills of Westlake. I had only been there one other time.

Luckily it wasn't too crowded when we got there. For a little while Evan and I were the only ones on the rink. Evan did very well and was actually doing some spins. We took a break and got some hot chocolate and s'mores. They had a s'mores package and you could roast the marshmallows in the fireplace. Evan did not want his marshmallow burned or smooshed. He enjoyed just making graham cracker sandwiches with chocolate and marshmallows. The people working at the ice rink said you don't have to be a guest to take advantage of some of the stuff they have there. She said we could come back and eat at their restaurants any time (who knows how much that costs) or do any of the spa services.

After skating we walked around the resort a little bit. They actually have a miniature golf course there. I asked how much it was to play and the woman wasn't sure since normally it's for guests play, so she said we could sign in as a guest and play for free. Evan was super excited. We played all 18 holes and Evan did very well.

After playing golf we came back home. I was only at home for about 30 minutes and then had to leave to go tutor.

When I got home we ate dinner. I had fish and Morry had chicken. Evan wasn't feeling well and he actually has a fever now. Poor guy. He just lied down on the couch during dinner and didn't want to eat.

We just put the boys to bed. Evan fell asleep right away. Noah is still talking and asking for things.

Here are the pictures and video from today.

Comic Books

This morning we asked Evan where he wanted to go and he said the bookstore. Evan said he wanted Ironman books.

We went to the Borders in Southpark Meadows and found the comic book section. We let Evan and Noah pick out two books/magazines. Noah got Toy Story and Disney magazines. Evan picked out a Batman and Superheros comic books.

After the bookstore we picked up food from Chick-Fil A and ate lunch at home.

For dinner we picked up food from Blue Bamboo and also ate at home.

Evan and Noah are drawing superhero pictures now. In a few minutes we’ll take them upstairs, give them baths, and put them to bed.

Tomorrow is school. We’ll see how it goes with Noah.