Showing posts with label cold. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cold. Show all posts

Monday, December 19, 2016

Google Fiber

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

The title of this post is Google Fiber, but it could have easily been "Very Cold".  This morning, it was 23 degrees on the walk to school.  It was not windy so I don't think it was any colder than that.  But it was cold.  Rachel seemed very uncomfortable.  Lizzy and the boys didn't mind.

I had a meeting where I gave a demo when we got home.  Then Rachel and I went to the airport.  Rachel had a meeting to get her Global Entry.  My meeting is scheduled for January.  We were hoping they could fit me in but they couldn't.

We stopped at Academy on the way to get hand and foot warmers.

Just after lunch, Google came to the house.  We had schedule Google Fiber to be installed.  With that we'd get 1 Gigabit download and upload speeds.  For comparisons sake, typical internet speeds are between 10 and 20 Megabits.  So this is 1000 Megabits.  I have been looking forward to this.  The installer was very good.  He knew what he was doing.  He actually came early which is a first for this type of service.  Aaron came over and we talked through some stuff with the installer.  Papa also stopped by to see how they were setting it up.  Aaron and I are going to put some hardware for work in the house since the internet speed will now be that good here.

Rachel went to pick up the boys since we were still dealing with the installation.

For dinner, we had some coupons and a gift certificate to Taco Cabana so Noah and I went and picked up the food and brought it home.

The boys will be getting ready for bed soon.

Until next time...

Monday, January 5, 2015

End of Winter Vacation

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

Winter vacation officially ended at 6:25am when my alarm went off this morning.  I had been enjoying sleeping in some.

It was really cold this morning.  It was about 27 degrees and the wind was blowing.  We decided not to walk.

I met some people for lunch, other than that it was a pretty normal day.

It was around 50 and sunny this afternoon so we walked to pick up the boys.  Lizzy came with us.  She seemed especially excited to walk today.  I wonder if she was looking forward to seeing all her friends.

Our new dishwasher was delivered today.  Best Buy is sending someone to install it tomorrow.

For dinner, Rachel made over-baked fried chicken.

The boys are upstairs playing.

Until next time...

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Recovering

Last night we took it easy at home since we are all recovering from whatever flu or cold hit us.  We watched movies and had a fondue dinner. The boys stayed up until midnight to watch the ball drop.

Today we took it easy at home.

Aunt Sandy and Uncle Marvin invited us over for dinner.   We had a nice time there.

The boys are getting ready for bed now.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Taking it Easy Day

We took it easy today. 

The only time we left the house was to go to Wholy Bagel for lunch.

The kids played a lot of Wii.  Both of them seem to have colds, so we wanted to have an easy day and not try to do too much.

We had hamburgers, salad, and fruit for dinner.

We'll get the boys ready for bed in a few minutes.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Basketball Night

This morning we drove the boys to school.  It was 39 degrees and windy.

I was going to take Lizzy for a short walk, but it started raining. 

Morry picked up the boys from school while I was out tutoring.

Blanca came over.

Morry gave dinner to both boys and then he and Evan left for basketball practice.

Noah and I spent the evening at home.

I just got a call from Morry that they are on their way home now.  He said Evan and his friend Darius were having a good time and it was hard to get them to leave.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Back to School Brrrr

This morning when we left it was 17 degrees outside. We did not walk.  We drove to the community center and walked the path to the school.  I was cold, but not too bad since the wind wasn't blowing.

We drove to pick up the kids but it wasn't as cold this afternoon.

The boys were in good moods.

For dinner we had tacos and salad.

Soon we'll get ready for bed.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Last Day of Vacation

It was really cold here today.  In the morning it was in the 20s.  Evan went out with me to get some books. Someone in the neighborhood was a teacher and was selling a lot of kids' books.  Evan picked out 39 books, most were non-fiction.  He got quite a few sports books.

The boys stayed at home today watching TV, enjoying their last day of vacation.  I went to HEB, but they didn't want to come with me.

For dinner we had Sprite chicken and cornbread.

The boys are ready for bed.  Noah is on his computer.  Evan is watching a few more minutes of the football game and then we'll put them to bed.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Late night for baseball

This morning was chilly.  It was in the 40s, but we still walked to school.

It warmed up a little bit this afternoon and we also walked to get the boys from school.

Morry and Evan are out at Evan's baseball practice.  It's supposed to be over around 8pm.

Noah and I just ate dinner here.  We had some leftovers.

Now, Noah and I are playing in the game room.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

"Now We're Playing Some Baseball"

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

Evan was in a good mood this morning again.  I took him to school without any issues.  Noah didn't get up which was good.  I think it's better when he sleeps in.

Rachel still didn't feel well but at least she could be productive.

She took Noah to the gymnastics class around lunch.

Rachel went to tutoring and Blanca came over to babysit.

Both boys had baseball games today.  They were playing on the same field, back-to-back.  Normally, a game on May 2 in Austin, TX can be really hot.  You have to make sure the kids drink enough water.  Today was the exact opposite.  At Noah's game time, the temperature was 49 degrees.  While many of you in northern regions might not think that's cold, it's very cold for here for any time of year let alone in May.  That was bad, but what was worse was the 25 mph wind.  That just went right through you.  For Noah's game, all the kids were wearing sweatshirts on top of their uniform.  Noah's team played a team he had played this year.  They had tied that team.  In fact, that's the only regular season game that Noah has not won.  Noah's team came out strong and ended up really beating the other team.  The best part of the game came in Noah's last at-bat.  He hit a hard shot and the third baseman misplayed it.  Noah was running so well, he got all the way to third.  He didn't stop at second (nor should he have) but he just turned and ran without hesitating.  It was really good baserunning.  I really thought he might be able to get home.  He was so excited about it.  He couldn't wait to tell Evan who was warming up for this game.

Evan had an absolutely great game today.  His team started out really slowly.  They were playing the only team where they lost and the game hadn't been close.  His team only scored 2 runs through the first two innings.  That's unusual as Evan's team is leading the league in runs scored.  In the third inning, the score was 10-3.  Evan's team had two men on.  No one had hit the ball to the outfield since the 25 mph wind was blowing directly in towards home plate.  Evan came up with two outs.  If he got out the other team likely could score 4 more and invoke the mercy rule.  He fouled off the first two pitches and then crushed a ball to the left field that wound up as a bases-clearing double.  All of a sudden his team started really cheering and they ended up having a 2-out rally and ended the inning down 10-7.  Evan came up in the next inning in the same situation - 2 outs with 2 runners on.  This time he hit a ball harder than I have ever seen him it one (this is starting to become normal).  It was a line drive down the left field line that rolled into the corner.  Both runners scored and Evan wound up at third.  When that inning ended, Evan walked into the dugout to get his hat and glove and he paused and looked at his coach and me and said "Now we're playing some baseball".  The coach then gathered the team and told them that Evan couldn't carry the team by himself, that Evan couldn't be up for every single at-bat and that if it hadn't been for Evan, they wouldn't have 9 runs, they'd have 2 runs.  In the bottom of that inning they didn't give up any runs and ended up tying the game at 11.  Unfortunately the other team scored 4 in the bottom half to go up 15-11.  Evan's team came up in the top of the sixth needing to tie or go ahead or the game was over.  Evan got the chance to bat again.  The other coach shifted the outfield moving them back and toward the left field line to try and protect against Evan.  Unfortunately, he hit a pop-up which was dropped but ended up in a fielders choice.  The next batter hit a ground ball to the shortstop very close to second.  The shortstop flipped to the second baseman who turned to try and throw the ball for a double play but Evan slid and just about took the second baseman out.  It was really an aggressive play.  I think Evan got energized feeling like he was carrying the team (which is ironically why I think he popped up.  He swung too early and hit it off the end of the bat).  His team ended up losing but I think Evan was feeling really good.  The coach of the other team was Evan's first tee ball coach.  That coach stopped to tell Evan what a good game Evan had.

We came home and got the boys ready for bed.

Until next time...

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Sleepy Noah

It was cold this morning (upper 30s) so Morry drove Evan to school.'

Noah woke up around 9am and got into our bed and went back to sleep until about 11am.  When he woke up he was in a good mood.  I guess he just really needed sleep.

Noah and I ran some errands.  We went to Bed Bath and Beyond and Academy Sports.  Then, I dropped Noah off at Cole's house.

He had fun.  They played board games together. 

Noah came with me to get Evan at school.  We drove since it was still a little chilly.

Evan and Noah played at home until Blanca came over.  I left to tutor.

When I got home we made dinner - egg drop soup and a Chinese frozen dinner.

Evan just finished reading to Morry.  Now, we'll get the kids ready for bed.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Halloween Block Party

This morning I went for a run.  Morry and I both dropped Noah off at school.

I got some cleaning done at home and then picked up Noah.

Morry picked up Evan at school because Evan has been asking him to pick him up.

At 6pm we had our neighborhood block party in the cul-de-sac.  I made a few plates of different types of sandwiches.

It was pretty cold out (for us).  It was in the 50s.  Noah was complaining about being cold so I took him home.  I was pretty cold too and glad to be inside.

Morry and Evan stayed at the party. Evan had fun running around with all the kids and playing football with another little boy.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Freezing (literally)

This morning I had to get both boys up and dressed in time to take Evan to school. Noah was not in a good mood. It was cold. I was in the upper 20s this morning. We parked at the path and walked to school the back way. Noah was crying and whining the whole way.

Noah and I came home for a little bit and played Go Fish. Then, it was time to take him to school.

After I picked up Noah from school we went to the library. We got some CDs from the library. One was the Annie soundtrack (one of my favorites). I put in on for Noah in the car. He liked the first 2 songs, but then fell asleep in the car.

We had just a few minutes at home. I tried to get Noah up, but he wanted to sleep in the car.

We picked up Evan from school.

Gabby came over so I could tutor. I got dinner ready for the boys so Gabby could feed them while I was gone.

When I got home from tutoring the boys we ready for bed and coloring with crayons with Gabby.

Evan and Noah have now bed put to bed, but Noah's still awake and downstairs for some reason.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Instant Winner!

This morning Noah and I mostly stayed at home.

Noah had a playdate at Cole's house at 12:30. Before going to Cole's we stopped at the bank and then HEB. When Noah put his Buddy Buck in the machine he got "instant winner". We went to the customer service desk and he got to pick out a prize. This is the second time he's gotten that. He picked out a Go Fish game. Noah was very excited.

Noah had a great time at Cole's house. Cole's mom said they played very well together.

I picked up Noah from Cole's and then picked up Evan from school. We parked at the trail and even the short walk was pretty cold. Noah and I both had our hats, gloves/mittens, and coats on. Evan put his gear on on the walk back to the car. I think it was about 40 degrees. That's cold for us.

Morry left for California tonight. He's going to an HTML conference for a couple of days.

I had to tutor and Blanca wasn't available to babysit. I dropped the boys off at Clubhouse for Kids. I brought dinner for them to eat there.

When I picked them up we went to the mall. I ordered some shoes from Finish Line online, but they didn't fit so I needed to return them. While we were there the boys talked me into letting them ride the train and getting cookies.

Evan and Noah are now in bed and it seems to be quiet up there.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Chilly Morning

It was really cold this morning... in the 30s. Morry and Evan have been walking to school, but not this morning.

I dropped Noah off at school and went to Sunflower grocery store.

Noah had a good day at school and made a pasta necklace. He was very proud of it.

We walked to get Evan from school. It had warmed up. Noah and I had a nice walk there, but on the way home he threw a fit for most of the time.

For snacks, the boys wanted me to make them shaved ice. I made it with our blender and the syrup I bought a while back. The boys enjoyed that.

I got dinner ready for tonight. I got a roasted chicken ready and put in the fridge.

Blanca came and then I tutored.

When I came home we finished getting dinner ready and then ended up eating somewhat late.

The boys are in bed now.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Early Noah

This morning Noah woke up around 7am. Normally he is not up at that time. Morry and Noah took Evan to school. It was pretty cold this morning.

After I dropped off Noah at school I went for a run. It was cold at the start, but then I was warm by the end. It was in the upper 50s at that time.

When I picked up Noah at school he told me he wanted Cole to come over. I said he couldn't come today, but I could ask him mom about coming tomorrow. When I emailed Cole's mom to set up a playdate she said Cole was also talking to her about having Noah over. They must have discussed it at school. Cole is going to come over to our house tomorrow morning.

Evan had a good day. He was happy at pickup.

Gabby came over at 4pm and I tutored.

Morry took Lizzy to the vet for a checkup. Everything looked good.

For dinner Morry had hamburger and I had fish.

We just gave the boys baths and now Morry is reading to them.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Snow Coming?

It was really cold this morning. I dropped the boys off at school with their heavy coats, hats, and gloves. It turned out they wouldn't be going outside anyway.

I got some things done around the house. I also went to the post office to send some things to Stephen and the Marines.

The boys had a good day at school.

Noah wouldn't nap. During nap time I got dinner mostly ready and made meringue cookies.

Gabby came at 4pm and I tutored.

When I got home we had dinner.

They have been predicting snow for tonight. They are saying we might get an inch or so. I'll believe it when I see it. Although, right now something is coming down. It's very little so it's hard to tell if it's sleet or snow.

Evan and Noah are very excited that it might snow. I hope we at least get a little. We'll see.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Resting

I’ve been fighting a cold the last couple of days and this morning I was starting to feel worse. After I took the boys to school, I took it easy at home and just rested. I had a ton of stuff to do, but I felt if I didn’t rest this cold was going to get even worse.

I took it easy until about noon and then went to HEB. Straight from HEB I picked up the boys at school. Both had a good day. Evan’s class made some type of no-bake cookies and he brought home an extra cookie for Noah. The boys ate their cookies in the car on the way home.

When we got home Evan and Noah played in the backyard while I made a big pot of soup (veggies and rice) for dinner.

Noah wouldn’t nap.

Blanca came at 3:45 and I tutored 2 students.

After we ate dinner we gave the boys baths and now they are in bed. Noah was very cranky tonight and I think he already fell asleep. Evan is still awake.

Monday, January 18, 2010

A- Choo

Well, I got a bad cold from Noah and Morry. I was up a lot last night sneezing and coughing. I took medicine, but still didn’t sleep very well. I woke up around 4am and went in the game room so I wouldn’t disturb Morry. Evan must have heard me go in the game room. He came in and cheerfully said, “Good Morning, Mommy.” I told him it was still the middle of the night and that he needed to go back to bed. Luckily, he did.

I was sneezing most of the day. This is not a fun cold.

A little after 2pm I met Lauren for coffee at Starbucks. It was nice getting out of the house and hanging out with Lauren. After that I got a few things at HEB and came home.

For dinner, Grandma and Morry made pasta. I just ate bread since I wasn’t feeling so well.

After dinner Evan watched Toy Story 3 previews on Morry’s computer. Noah and Grandma are reading a book now.

We are about to put the boys to bed.

Tomorrow, Grandma, Evan, Noah and I will drive to Dallas.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Sunday at Home

This morning I slept in while Morry took care of the boys. I’ve been extremely tired lately. I think having this cold makes things worse. My cold is getting better, but I still have a little bit of a headache and then I still have the issue with my hands as well.

The Steelers game was on at noon. Evan and Noah watched some of it with Morry and then we put them down for naps.

We met Melissa and Mike for dinner at BJs. On the way there Evan said he wanted a pizza with olives. We ordered that for him, but then he only wanted to eat Morry’s plain pizza. Morry ended up picking off the olives of Evan pizza and then Evan ate a slice of his own pizza. Noah ate a lot of Mike’s French fries.

We just put Evan and Noah to bed. I just had to go upstairs to help Evan wipe. Hopefully, he stays in bed now. We’ll see.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Brrr…cold

This morning Will came over and took the boys out for a couple of hours. He took them to Jim’s for breakfast. On the way there Evan told him he wanted a blueberry pancake. Will said Evan ate one blueberry. That was it. He then took Evan and Noah to HEB and they shared a donut.

It was really cold here today. They predicted snow, but we only got a little flurries. Nothing stuck. Evan and Noah enjoyed watching it. Evan asked why it wasn’t on the ground. He wanted to build a snowman.

I fed Evan and Noah lunch and then they took naps.

Morry’s office party was supposed to be tonight, but it was postponed a few days ago due to the weather.

We just stayed home tonight and ordered food from Hula Hut through Eat out In. Our food was good and they gave us a huge bag of chips. It was a paper grocery bag filled about halfway with chips. We asked for extra chips, but had no idea we would get that much.

We put Evan and Noah to bed but, of course, Evan is still up.