15 years!

Today is our 15- year anniversary.  We didn't really do anything special today, but we will be taking a trip this summer to celebrate.

This morning we walked Noah to school and then keep walking Chewie a little bit more.

I went to my school.  In between classes, I ran some errands.  After shopping at HEB the car next to me parked so close to my car, I had to climb through the passenger side to get into the car.

After school, I stopped at ARA to get the results of my MRI on Wednesday.   I have a Type II SLAP tear of the superior labrum at the bicipital labral junction.  Now I just have to figure out what to do about it.   Everything else looked good, so that's a relief.

Shortly after Evan got home we left to take him to Jack's party, close to where I teach.  After we dropped Evan off, Morry, Noah, and I ate at Vivel, a crepe place.

After we got Evan, our plan was to get dessert at Sno Monster.  When we got there it was closed for the night because of high school graduation.  So, we had dessert at Frost instead.

Now the boys are getting ready for bed.

First Day of School 2016

The kids were in good moods this morning.

We walked to school and stopped to pick up Jack on the way.

As we were walking we saw Grandma coming back from her walk.  Noah insisted she come with us to take the boys to school.

Since it was the first day of school, parents could drop off kids in their classrooms.  First, we went to Evan's room and then Noah's.

We walked again to pick them up from school.  They seemed to enjoy their day.  Today, they didn't have any homework. Of course, they were happy about that.

The kids played outside with some of the neighborhood kids while we were making dinner.

For dinner we had various food. Morry had fried matzoh.  Noah had shrimp.  Evan had leftover pizza, and I had an omelette.

We took a walk after dinner.

Now, the boys are getting ready for bed.

Here are some pictures.

Pizza at Home

This morning it was cold and windy when we walked to school.

Grandma/Lynn and I went to breakfast at a crepe place run by the deaf community.  To order, you point at items on the menu in front of the register.  It was good.  We would go back.

Morry and I walked to get Evan, Noah, and Jack from school.

I tutored Jack and Audrey this afternoon.

Evan and Noah spent a lot of time playing outside this afternoon.

Before dinner, Morry ran out to HEB to pick up a few things.

For dinner we made pizza.  I made the dough earlier in the day and Morry made the sauce.

The boys are playing on their ipads.  Soon, they will get ready for bed.

Mid Week

This morning we walked to school.

When we got home I walked on the treadmill.

Around lunchtime I had a hair appointment.

Morry and I walked to get Evan, Noah, and Jack.  The weather was really nice.

I tutored Jack and Audrey in the afternoon.

Morry and Evan played some baseball in the front yard.

For dinner we had flank steak and corn on the cob.

The boys are getting ready for bed now.

Welcome Home Van

This morning we walked the boys to school and then I went to Howdy Honda to pick up my car.  So far, everything seems fixed.

Deborah came over later in the morning and hung out/ did some work until it was time to get the boys from school.

We walked to pick up the boys and Jack from school.

I tutored Jack and Audrey.

For dinner we had grilled chicken, soup, and cornbread.

Soon, the boys will get ready for bed.

Minivan Blues

This morning we walked the kids to school.  It seemed colder and grayer than yesterday and not as many people were out walking.

After dropping off the kids Morry and I took my car to the Honda dealer.  I had been having some electronic issues with it and needed an oil change.  He drove me back home and we left the car there.

We walked to pick up Evan and Jack from school.  Noah went home with his friend Jude.

I tutored Jack and Audrey.

Noah was dropped off at home around 5pm.  He seemed to have a good time.

My car is still not ready.  They haven't figured out the problem yet.

For dinner we had tacos and rice.

In a few minutes we will play a game a Clue and then the boys will get ready for bed.

Much Better Day

This morning was much better.  Both boys did not give us any trouble.  Noah took his medicine. We walked to school without any issues.

I went for a long run this morning.

Morry and I walked to pick up the boys and Jack from school.

I tutored Jack and Audrey this afternoon.

After tutoring we went to HEB and saw Aunt Sandy there.

For dinner we had leftovers from last night.

The boys are playing video games, but soon (hopefully) will get ready for bed.

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday we had a busy day.

After walking the kids to school I ran with a friend.  Then, I had the Pink Ribbon Cowgirl lunch.  After that I tutored 3 students.

Morry picked up the kids from school and then went to Math Pentathlon.

I got home around 7pm.

Today, we also walked to school.

I went for a run.

We walked to pick up the kids from school and then I tutored Jack and Audrey.

When I was done tutoring Audrey, we gave the boys an early dinner.

Then, we picked up Grandma and met Aaron's family at Mozarts for the light show.  It was a nice little show and there were a ton of people out there.

We lit the Hanukkah candles at our house and then Evan and I walked Grandma home.

The boys are getting ready for bed now.  Now, Morry and I can eat our dinner.

Here are a few pictures.

Holiday Celebrations

This morning I went for a long run.

Grandma and Papa picked Noah and me up at 11:45 and we went to the JCC for a Hanukkah party.  It was huge.  There were a ton of people there.  We didn't realize everything was free.  I guess that's why so many people came out.  They had many food trucks and food stations, activities for the kids, and more.

We took it easy at home for a little bit.

Morry had picked up Evan from Josh's house, but soon after getting home Jack invited him over to play.

When Evan came home we lit the Hanukkah menorahs and the boys opened gifts.

Then, we went to an early dinner at Uncle Maddios and headed over to the Trail of Lights.  I was offered a special preview from a group of local bloggers I belong to.   We had a nice time and there.  The boys got dessert under the big tree.  Noah got a cookie and Evan got ice cream.

The boys are taking showers and then they will go to bed.

Here are some pictures from the Trail of Lights.

Halloween and the Last Few Days

Thursday, we walked to school and brought Evan's marble machine project.  From there, I walked with Lorena and Morry and Lizzy walked home.

After walking I went to HEB.

We walked to get the boys at school and then went to the Book Fair.

My tutoring got canceled.

Evan and Morry went to baseball practice.

Noah and I walked to the neighborhood farmer's market.

Later, we went to get Zayde at the airport.

Morry and Evan picked up Pho Thai Son for all of us on their way home from practice.

Friday, it rained really hard for most of the day.  We drove the boys and our neighbors Brody and Drew to school.  The 2nd graders' classrooms are in portables and they were not allowed in their portables all day.  They even had a tornado drill. Noah's class got to spend the day in the computer lab.

For lunch, Morry, Jack, and I went to Wholy Bagel.  There was a lot of water on the roads and we had to take a detour at one point to avoid a huge flooded area in the road.

We drove to pick up the kids from school.

For dinner, we went out to dinner with Grandma and Papa and Zayde to Evangeline Cafe.

Today, we took it easy in the morning and made waffles and pancakes for breakfast.

Morry, the boys, and Zayde went to Barnes and Noble while I went for a run.

Later in the afternoon Aaron's family came over and we all went to the block party in our cul-de-sac.  Grandma and Papa, Jack and John, and Mandy's parents joined us as well.  Aaron went to pick up pizza from Via 313.

Morry and I took the kids trick-or-treating with John, Jack, and Audrey.

We got home around 8:30.  It was fun night.

The kids are in bed now.

Lunch with Noah

This morning we walked to school.

I walked back to the school later in the morning to have lunch with Noah.  By chance, Owen's mom was there to have lunch as well so we all sat together at the visitors table.

Morry and I walked to get the kids from school.  Jack came home with us for tutoring.

When Jack was done with tutoring Audrey came over for her tutoring.

We ate dinner and then I left to tutor again.

While I was gone Morry and the boys watched the Pirates game on TV.

Evan and Noah are getting ready for bed now.

Full Day

We drove the boys to school this morning.  From there, I dropped Morry off at the airport.

I walked to school to get the boys and Jack from school.

I tutored Jack and then Audrey at our house.  Then, the boys and a I went to another house to tutor a student that has a test tomorrow.

After that, we stopped at HEB for a few things and then at Subway for our dinner.

Subway was out of bread. Well, they had a spicy bread or a flatbread to choose from. We all got the flatbread and then brought our dinner home.

After dinner the boys got ready for bed and then Facetimed with Morry.

Now, they are in bed.

Busy Afternoon

This morning and after we walked to school.  John and Jack walked home with us after school.  The boys played in Jack's yard for a little bit while we talked.

At 4:00 Noah and I went to tutoring for Audrey.  Shortly after Morry and Evan left for baseball practice.

After tutoring Noah was invited to play at Brody's house.

I got a text that one of the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls needed some help. She lives nearby.  She had fallen a couple of days ago and was still in a lot of pain.  She needed someone to take her to the doctor/ER clinic.

Noah stayed at Brody's while I took my friend to an ER clinic.  The woman that runs the PRC met us there and I went back home.  It sounds like they are still there getting x-rays and meds.  I might be going back out to her house later today or tomorrow if she needs more help.

I picked up Noah from Brody's and I finished getting dinner ready.

Morry and Evan got home around 8pm.

We had pork tenderloin, asparagus, veggies, and fruit for dinner. The kids ate really well.

Now, they are getting ready for bed.

Meet the Teachers

This morning we got our bagels at Wholy Bagel and then dropped off Evan at Jack's house.

They played and swam.  I picked up Evan at 2:15.

Then, a little while later we walked to school to meet the teachers and drop of school supplies.  Both teachers were very nice.  They gave a great first impression.  The boys both seem happy about their teachers and kids in the class.

We ate an early dinner at Texas Roadhouse and then went shopping at Sports Authority.  Evan needed new shoes.

The boys are asleep now.

We all are getting up early tomorrow for our garage sale.

Goodbye Bunk Bed

This morning I ran and then went to tutor.  Morry took the boys with him to Aaron's office.

As I was leaving tutoring, Morry and the boys left Aaron's as well. They stopped for smoothies on the way home.

Evan went over to Jack's house at 2:00.  They mostly played inside, though they did swim a little bit.

For dinner we had leftovers.

Shayne came over to pick up the bunk bed.  Garrett is really excited about having his own big boy bed.

The boys are getting ready for bed now.

Starting a new school week

This morning we walked to school.  Lizzy was happy.  The boys were good.

Morry worked with Aaron today.  I went for a run.

Morry and I walked to pick up the boys from school.  Evan and Jack walked/rode home ahead of us.  When we got to Jack's house the boys were playing football together.

I tutored this afternoon.

For dinner we had leftover ham from last night.

The boys are about to get ready for bed.

Noah's Night

This morning after Grandma and Papa left we all went to the park for a little bit.  Michael, Jen, and Maya went to lunch at Freebirds after the park.  We just had leftovers at home.

We took it easy at home this afternoon.  Michael, Jen, and Maya left for the airport around 4pm.

Evan went to Jack's house to spend the night.

It was just Noah, Morry, and I here at the house.  Noah got to choose where to go to dinner.  He picked Genghis Grill.  He ate very well there.

Noah's eating his dessert now and then he'll get ready for bed.

Halloween 2014

We had a fun day today.

I went to Noah's school for his fall centers party.

We did a lot of walking tonight.  We met up with Jack's family and some other kids and they all had a fun time.

Nikki stayed at home and passed out candy to the trick-or-treaters.

Here are some pictures.