Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Last night, Rachel hung a Happy Birthday banner outside of Noah's room so when he woke up, that's what he'd see. He set his alarm so he'd be awake for the actual time of his birth - 7:16am.
Noah wanted to go to Top Golf then get lunch at Subway and then go to Rita's Water Ice. Rita's gives away free small water ices on March 20 to celebrate the first day of spring. We picked up Grandma and Papa and drove to Top Golf. Noah got points on his first shot. Evan played well as normal. Papa ended up winning.
Then we found that the same shopping center where there is a Rita's had a Subway as well. So we went out there and ate lunch at Subway. We walked a few stores down to go into Rita's only to discover that the Rita's went out of business. The sign was still on the outside but there was a "for lease" sign on the door. The counter and paint were still in there. It must have been a recent development. Noah decided he just wanted to go home.
Evan and Noah played upstairs in the afternoon until Evan and I left to go to baseball practice. Noah wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Evan and I left practice early to meet Noah, Rachel, Grandma and Papa.
We had a nice time at Texas Roadhouse. Noah enjoyed his food as did everyone else.
We came home after that and the boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
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Friday, March 20, 2015
Back from Florida
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
The boys, Zayde and I are back from Florida. We got back last night. We had a very good time. We were able to see three baseball games, we went ice skating, we went to the movies to see McFarland, USA, we went to Mixon's Farm and took a tour, we went miniature golfing and we went to Pirate City. It was a full trip.
The Pirates won two of the three games we saw. The last game we saw was a night game and it was the largest crowd in McKechnie Field history. It was really nice. They just recently put in lights at the field so it was the first time we saw the Pirates play at night there.
At the fields, they had a speed pitch area. Evan and Noah did it before each game. Each time Evan did very well. The third time Evan did it, he was throwing as fast as the adults in front of him. Not only that but of the three pitches he threw, 2 were perfect strikes. That won us a t-shirt. Then Noah came up and his first pitch was a perfect strike and that won us a second t-shirt.
Today is Noah's birthday. He turns 7 today. He chose to go to Top Golf. He recorded his personal best. Evan was on fire and crushed all of us. I came in last.
After Top Golf, we went to Rita's Water Ice for free water ice for the first day of spring.
We came home and relaxed. Noah put together the Lego set that Zayde got for him.
For dinner we went to Logan's. Noah got steak. Then we went to TCBY for dessert. All Noah's choice.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
The boys, Zayde and I are back from Florida. We got back last night. We had a very good time. We were able to see three baseball games, we went ice skating, we went to the movies to see McFarland, USA, we went to Mixon's Farm and took a tour, we went miniature golfing and we went to Pirate City. It was a full trip.
The Pirates won two of the three games we saw. The last game we saw was a night game and it was the largest crowd in McKechnie Field history. It was really nice. They just recently put in lights at the field so it was the first time we saw the Pirates play at night there.
At the fields, they had a speed pitch area. Evan and Noah did it before each game. Each time Evan did very well. The third time Evan did it, he was throwing as fast as the adults in front of him. Not only that but of the three pitches he threw, 2 were perfect strikes. That won us a t-shirt. Then Noah came up and his first pitch was a perfect strike and that won us a second t-shirt.
Today is Noah's birthday. He turns 7 today. He chose to go to Top Golf. He recorded his personal best. Evan was on fire and crushed all of us. I came in last.
After Top Golf, we went to Rita's Water Ice for free water ice for the first day of spring.
We came home and relaxed. Noah put together the Lego set that Zayde got for him.
For dinner we went to Logan's. Noah got steak. Then we went to TCBY for dessert. All Noah's choice.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Walk and Flash Gaining Confidence
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning the boys came down and played Wii when they woke up. When Rachel and I came downstairs we felt we should do something outside before it got too hot. We drove over to the shopping center where Smoothie King is where they have a trail around it. We brought Lizzy and took a walk along the trail. At the end we got smoothies. Lizzy came into the store with us since I knew the woman working there.
Later in the afternoon, the boys and I watched Lost World, which is Jurassic Park 2. They liked it but not as much as the original.
After that, Rachel carried Flash downstairs. She walked around downstairs with more confidence. She and Calvin smelled each other at one point without any hissing. Flash got on my lap while I was at my desk and climbed all over my desk and walked on my laptop keyboard. She then went upstairs by herself.
For dinner, Rachel had some leftovers and I made some things for the boys and me. We ate outside.
Then we drove to Rita's for dessert only to find that Rita's closed and is moving to way north Austin. So we drove to a shaved ice play by the lake. It wasn't nearly as good.
The boys are in their rooms now.
Until next time...
This morning the boys came down and played Wii when they woke up. When Rachel and I came downstairs we felt we should do something outside before it got too hot. We drove over to the shopping center where Smoothie King is where they have a trail around it. We brought Lizzy and took a walk along the trail. At the end we got smoothies. Lizzy came into the store with us since I knew the woman working there.
Later in the afternoon, the boys and I watched Lost World, which is Jurassic Park 2. They liked it but not as much as the original.
After that, Rachel carried Flash downstairs. She walked around downstairs with more confidence. She and Calvin smelled each other at one point without any hissing. Flash got on my lap while I was at my desk and climbed all over my desk and walked on my laptop keyboard. She then went upstairs by herself.
For dinner, Rachel had some leftovers and I made some things for the boys and me. We ate outside.
Then we drove to Rita's for dessert only to find that Rita's closed and is moving to way north Austin. So we drove to a shaved ice play by the lake. It wasn't nearly as good.
The boys are in their rooms now.
Until next time...
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Noah's Last Little Gym
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
I didn't have to get up early this morning to take Evan to school. It was very nice. After I got ready, I started to come downstairs. I suspected Evan was up because his light was on his room, though his door was closed. As I walked down the stairs, Evan came out looking for me. I guess he heard me walking.
Noah got up around 9 this morning. Rachel, Noah and Evan stayed at home and didn't do much in the morning.
At 11:45 was Noah's last Little Gym class. The kids put on a "show" using what they had learned all year long. We were able to go into the gym while they did various activities to watch them. On the "floor exercises", Noah did great. Mr. Jose, the instructor, didn't have to tell Noah what to do at all. Noah just went through the routine quickly and very well. I heard a few "wow" comments from the parents. Noah seemed to enjoy it. During each routine he did, he was very serious though. But he seemed happy to have us all there watching him and being with Cole.
After the Little Gym, Rachel had to tutor. She took the boys with her. After tutoring, they stopped at Rita's for water ice.
In the late afternoon, the boys played Wii. I played a bit with them. Evan and I played some football in the front yard.
For dinner, we had leftover pizza.
After dinner, Rachel baked sugar cookies and we decorated the cookies.
The boys are cleaning up and then we'll put them to bed.
Until next time...
I didn't have to get up early this morning to take Evan to school. It was very nice. After I got ready, I started to come downstairs. I suspected Evan was up because his light was on his room, though his door was closed. As I walked down the stairs, Evan came out looking for me. I guess he heard me walking.
Noah got up around 9 this morning. Rachel, Noah and Evan stayed at home and didn't do much in the morning.
At 11:45 was Noah's last Little Gym class. The kids put on a "show" using what they had learned all year long. We were able to go into the gym while they did various activities to watch them. On the "floor exercises", Noah did great. Mr. Jose, the instructor, didn't have to tell Noah what to do at all. Noah just went through the routine quickly and very well. I heard a few "wow" comments from the parents. Noah seemed to enjoy it. During each routine he did, he was very serious though. But he seemed happy to have us all there watching him and being with Cole.
After the Little Gym, Rachel had to tutor. She took the boys with her. After tutoring, they stopped at Rita's for water ice.
In the late afternoon, the boys played Wii. I played a bit with them. Evan and I played some football in the front yard.
For dinner, we had leftover pizza.
After dinner, Rachel baked sugar cookies and we decorated the cookies.
The boys are cleaning up and then we'll put them to bed.
Until next time...
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Campus
Today we went to the University of Texas. We got free parking on the street, so it started out well. We went to the Co-op (bookstore), the Texas Union, and walked around campus a little bit. For lunch we ate at Einstein Bros Bagels on The Drag. Then, we went to Rita's for dessert.
We came home and did stuff around the house this afternoon.
We went to Target to get a gift for a birthday party. The boys also picked out some toys with gift cards they had. Noah got a Wii game and and Evan got Legos. On the way home we stopped at Austin Pizza Garden to pick up dinner.
The boys are playing with their toys now and then we'll get them ready for bed.
We came home and did stuff around the house this afternoon.
We went to Target to get a gift for a birthday party. The boys also picked out some toys with gift cards they had. Noah got a Wii game and and Evan got Legos. On the way home we stopped at Austin Pizza Garden to pick up dinner.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Noah's 4th Birthday
Noah was in a good mood today.
We kept asking him what he wanted to do today and he would just say, "I don't know." We gave him a few suggestions. He finally decided he wanted to have lunch at McDonalds.
We had an appointment at Wonders and Worries at 10am, which Noah was looking forward to. He enjoyed it there and then we met Morry at McDonalds. Morry and I didn't want to eat there so we just ordered food for Noah. Noah ate some there and then we went to Brugger's Bagels nearby so Morry and I could eat lunch. We sat outside to eat and Noah finished his food there.
After lunch we went to Rita's Italian Ice and all got water ice (as Morry calls it). It happened to be free as a First Day of Spring promotion they were having.
We went home and Noah was happy just sitting and watching tv. His stomach was bothering him and I think that's part of why he didn't want to do anything.
I got Evan from school and we went to the book fair. Evan picked out two books. He got Pete the Cat and some other book about space.
At home the boys were happy playing wii and Leapster and just hanging out.
Noah said he wanted to eat at home for dinner. Morry picked up Little Caesars for the boys and Blue Bamboo for us.
After dinner we played in the cul-de-sac for a little bit.
The boys are finishing up their baths now and then we'll put them to bed.
Here's video from Noah's birthday today.
We kept asking him what he wanted to do today and he would just say, "I don't know." We gave him a few suggestions. He finally decided he wanted to have lunch at McDonalds.
We had an appointment at Wonders and Worries at 10am, which Noah was looking forward to. He enjoyed it there and then we met Morry at McDonalds. Morry and I didn't want to eat there so we just ordered food for Noah. Noah ate some there and then we went to Brugger's Bagels nearby so Morry and I could eat lunch. We sat outside to eat and Noah finished his food there.
After lunch we went to Rita's Italian Ice and all got water ice (as Morry calls it). It happened to be free as a First Day of Spring promotion they were having.
We went home and Noah was happy just sitting and watching tv. His stomach was bothering him and I think that's part of why he didn't want to do anything.
I got Evan from school and we went to the book fair. Evan picked out two books. He got Pete the Cat and some other book about space.
At home the boys were happy playing wii and Leapster and just hanging out.
Noah said he wanted to eat at home for dinner. Morry picked up Little Caesars for the boys and Blue Bamboo for us.
After dinner we played in the cul-de-sac for a little bit.
The boys are finishing up their baths now and then we'll put them to bed.
Here's video from Noah's birthday today.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Alamo Drafthouse
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
With Grandma and Papa here, there was lots of fresh fruit. Evan took full advantage and ate a ton of fruit this morning. He essentially ate enough to feed him through lunch. Meanwhile, Noah ate 3 Eggo Waffles.
I had a call this morning with a client while this was going on.
Today was a "training day" for the Alamo Drafthouse on Slaughter Lane. Their soft opening is on March 8 while their grand opening is on March 22. But today they were having $2 movies with half-priced food. We had gotten tickets to see Happy Feet 2. We got over there early in case it was really crowded. It wasn't too bad. Before we were seated, I began talking with one of the manager. She offered to take, Evan, Noah and me on a little tour.
You could tell it was training. There were some mix-ups with the food. But you can't beat it for the price. It is definitely, by far, the nicest Alamo Drafthouse. It's great that it's right by our house.
When we got home, Grandma and Papa left. I had to do some work while the boys played outside.
Rachel and I had eaten a lot so we didn't feel like dinner but we told the boys that if they cleaned up before dinner, we could go to Rita's Water Ice. Evan cleaned up everything by himself, while Noah threw a massive fit that lasted until we left for Rita's. In that time, not only did Evan clean up his room and the game room, he also had his dinner.
We told Noah he was not allowed to have anything at Rita's. He seemed ok with it until we got into Rita's. I ended up eating my water ice in the car with him because he was not behaving in the store.
By the time we got home, he had calmed down. I think he'll go to sleep well. I don't hear any noise upstairs.
Until next time...
With Grandma and Papa here, there was lots of fresh fruit. Evan took full advantage and ate a ton of fruit this morning. He essentially ate enough to feed him through lunch. Meanwhile, Noah ate 3 Eggo Waffles.
I had a call this morning with a client while this was going on.
Today was a "training day" for the Alamo Drafthouse on Slaughter Lane. Their soft opening is on March 8 while their grand opening is on March 22. But today they were having $2 movies with half-priced food. We had gotten tickets to see Happy Feet 2. We got over there early in case it was really crowded. It wasn't too bad. Before we were seated, I began talking with one of the manager. She offered to take, Evan, Noah and me on a little tour.
You could tell it was training. There were some mix-ups with the food. But you can't beat it for the price. It is definitely, by far, the nicest Alamo Drafthouse. It's great that it's right by our house.
When we got home, Grandma and Papa left. I had to do some work while the boys played outside.
Rachel and I had eaten a lot so we didn't feel like dinner but we told the boys that if they cleaned up before dinner, we could go to Rita's Water Ice. Evan cleaned up everything by himself, while Noah threw a massive fit that lasted until we left for Rita's. In that time, not only did Evan clean up his room and the game room, he also had his dinner.
We told Noah he was not allowed to have anything at Rita's. He seemed ok with it until we got into Rita's. I ended up eating my water ice in the car with him because he was not behaving in the store.
By the time we got home, he had calmed down. I think he'll go to sleep well. I don't hear any noise upstairs.
Until next time...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Windshield
This morning Noah was up early. He got up as Morry and Evan were getting ready to leave.
This week is finals week so my tutoring schedule is changed. I had a student who needed to meet during the day today, so I brought Noah over to her house. Noah was very good and watched TV while I tutored.
But, on our way there a rock hit our windshield. It seemed to come from the grassy median. I'm thinking maybe it shot off a truck on the other side of the highway. It was a little rock, but still made a chip in the windshield. That was really annoying.
At home, I was about to look up some places to get windows repaired. I saw a post from someone on Facebook. She had just gotten a new windshield and was highly recommended the place if anyone needed it. Nice coincidence! Anyway, the window repair place is coming over tomorrow to fix our windshield.
After picking up Evan from school we met Yenis and Kevin at Ritas.
Noah fell asleep on the way home.
For dinner we had potatoes (sweet potato and baked potato) and brisket.
We just gave the boys baths and now they are in bed.
This week is finals week so my tutoring schedule is changed. I had a student who needed to meet during the day today, so I brought Noah over to her house. Noah was very good and watched TV while I tutored.
But, on our way there a rock hit our windshield. It seemed to come from the grassy median. I'm thinking maybe it shot off a truck on the other side of the highway. It was a little rock, but still made a chip in the windshield. That was really annoying.
At home, I was about to look up some places to get windows repaired. I saw a post from someone on Facebook. She had just gotten a new windshield and was highly recommended the place if anyone needed it. Nice coincidence! Anyway, the window repair place is coming over tomorrow to fix our windshield.
After picking up Evan from school we met Yenis and Kevin at Ritas.
Noah fell asleep on the way home.
For dinner we had potatoes (sweet potato and baked potato) and brisket.
We just gave the boys baths and now they are in bed.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Nothing
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Today, when we got up, we decided that we weren't going to do anything today. It was a very busy day yesterday and with Rachel recovering from being sick, it just made sense to stay in.
Rachel made cinnamon buns and eggs for brunch. We brought the food upstairs and ate on out on the upstairs porch. Lizzy really enjoyed sitting out there with us with the wind blowing watching everything going on.
Normally, Sunday nights are clean up nights. Rachel convinced the boys to clean the game room this afternoon by saying if they cleaned up, she'd bring in her iPhone to play the music the boys liked. We have these wireless speakers for the iPhone so we had the music playing loud while the boys cleaned. It seemed to go well and they didn't complain about cleaning.
When they were done cleaning, we put the movie, Tangled, on for them and I made popcorn. Rachel and I did some work (and Rachel laid down) while the boys watched the movie and later played. They were very well behaved.
We had flank steak for dinner. Following dinner, we ran out to get a new Kindle (on sale at Best Buy) for Rachel and get Rita's Water Ice for the boys. We told them they had been so good today that we would take them out for dessert. That's where they picked. Everyone go water ice except me. I got frozen custard dipped in jimmies. They called them sprinkles despite Rita's being a Philadelphia company. I thought they should have been authentic.
We also stopped at Walgreen's on the way home to get Rachel a decongestant.
The boys are cleaning their rooms now before bed. Rachel just had to yell at Evan because he was not cleaning up.
Until next time...
Today, when we got up, we decided that we weren't going to do anything today. It was a very busy day yesterday and with Rachel recovering from being sick, it just made sense to stay in.
Rachel made cinnamon buns and eggs for brunch. We brought the food upstairs and ate on out on the upstairs porch. Lizzy really enjoyed sitting out there with us with the wind blowing watching everything going on.
Normally, Sunday nights are clean up nights. Rachel convinced the boys to clean the game room this afternoon by saying if they cleaned up, she'd bring in her iPhone to play the music the boys liked. We have these wireless speakers for the iPhone so we had the music playing loud while the boys cleaned. It seemed to go well and they didn't complain about cleaning.
When they were done cleaning, we put the movie, Tangled, on for them and I made popcorn. Rachel and I did some work (and Rachel laid down) while the boys watched the movie and later played. They were very well behaved.
We had flank steak for dinner. Following dinner, we ran out to get a new Kindle (on sale at Best Buy) for Rachel and get Rita's Water Ice for the boys. We told them they had been so good today that we would take them out for dessert. That's where they picked. Everyone go water ice except me. I got frozen custard dipped in jimmies. They called them sprinkles despite Rita's being a Philadelphia company. I thought they should have been authentic.
We also stopped at Walgreen's on the way home to get Rachel a decongestant.
The boys are cleaning their rooms now before bed. Rachel just had to yell at Evan because he was not cleaning up.
Until next time...
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Noah's Third Birthday
TODAY IS NOAH'S BIRTHDAY! It's hard to believe it was 3 years ago today we were at the hospital meeting little Noah.
This morning the boys slept in a little bit.
For brunch we went to Waterloo. The boys played on the playground while we waited for our food. They shared a waffle and fruit and both ate very well. It was a successful meal.
Then, we went to Locomotion, an indoor play place. They have inflatables and then different rooms where kids can pretend to do different things. We all had fun. Evan and Noah were pretty worn out by the end.
We gave Noah a choice between Italian Ice (Water Ice) and smoothies. He picked Italian ice. We went to Rita's on campus and it happened to be free Italian ice day, so we all got a free cup. While we were waiting in line Morry found out the guy behind us went to his same high school a few years after Morry was there. Small world.
We came home and gave the boys their birthday presents from us. They got air hockey and Foosball tables. We bought them from our neighbor who had a garage sale. We had been looking for an air hockey table and when I did a search on Craigslist a few days ago I saw our next door neighbors were having a garage sale and selling those items.
The boys played with all of their new toys for a little bit and played outside.
For dinner we went to Spaghetti Warehouse.
We put the boys to bed a while ago, but both are still awake and playing in their rooms.
This morning the boys slept in a little bit.
For brunch we went to Waterloo. The boys played on the playground while we waited for our food. They shared a waffle and fruit and both ate very well. It was a successful meal.
Then, we went to Locomotion, an indoor play place. They have inflatables and then different rooms where kids can pretend to do different things. We all had fun. Evan and Noah were pretty worn out by the end.
We gave Noah a choice between Italian Ice (Water Ice) and smoothies. He picked Italian ice. We went to Rita's on campus and it happened to be free Italian ice day, so we all got a free cup. While we were waiting in line Morry found out the guy behind us went to his same high school a few years after Morry was there. Small world.
We came home and gave the boys their birthday presents from us. They got air hockey and Foosball tables. We bought them from our neighbor who had a garage sale. We had been looking for an air hockey table and when I did a search on Craigslist a few days ago I saw our next door neighbors were having a garage sale and selling those items.
The boys played with all of their new toys for a little bit and played outside.
For dinner we went to Spaghetti Warehouse.
We put the boys to bed a while ago, but both are still awake and playing in their rooms.
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