No Driving

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

It was slightly cooler on our walk to school this morning but still warm.  We have had 26 days over 80 this winter.  It's been the warmest winter on record in Austin.

We didn't have Camp Gladiator this morning so we spent the entire day at home.

After getting the kids from school, Rachel left to go tutor.

Noah got invited over to Jude's house.  One of Evan's teammates - Cooper - offered to take Evan to practice.  They don't live far from us.  I dropped Noah off at Jude's and then dropped Evan off at Cooper's and drove home.  Cooper's dad dropped Evan off here after practice.

Rachel stopped at Costco on the way home.

For dinner, we had Sprite chicken.

The boys are in bed.

Until next time...

Thrift Store

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

After walking the boys to school, we had our second Camp Gladiator class of the week.  It was in the high 40s with a wind when the class started, but that didn't bother us for too long.  Most people were down to t-shirts by the time the class ended.

Rachel went to a thrift store after we got home.  She wanted to try to find some ski pants for herself.  She was also looking for boots for Evan to wear while we were walking around the town in the evening.  She found some stuff for her as well as some other clothes for Evan, but not the boots.

Rachel did not come to pick the boys because she had to leave to tutor a student.  She stopped at JCPenney on the way home to pick up some other ski stuff that we had ordered.

For dinner, we had Sprite chicken.

The boys are upstairs now.  Evan is doing some hitting drills.

Until next time...

Loaner Car and Canceled Tutoring

We walked the boys to school today.

I went for a run, Uncle Marvin came to pick up his tape measures, and then Morry and I went to the Honda Dealership.

In order to fix my car they need to order a part that won't be ready for a few days, so they offered a loaner car.  We picked up the car (new Honda Accord).  I drove back home and Morry went to Aaron's.

We walked to pick up the boys from school.

Shortly after getting home I left to tutor.  Both of the students canceled today, but not until I actually got to the locations.  They both were sick and forgot to tell me.

For dinner we had Sprite chicken.

The boys are playing video games, but soon they will get ready for bed.

5K and a Scrimmage

Hello everyone, this is Morry.

This morning all four of us got up early.  Rachel and Noah were driving to Cedar Park for a 5K.  Evan and I had to get to the baseball fields for a scrimmage.

Rachel chose to do the untimed 5K because she wasn't sure if Noah could run the entire way or not.  But Noah proved that he could do it.  He and Rachel ran the entire way.  He didn't walk at all.  We are both very very proud of Noah.

Evan started the game and pitched an inning.  He struck out the side.  He gave up a few runs.  He wasn't quite as accurate as he normally is, but he pitched well.  He only gave up one hit.  In six at-bats, Evan reached 5 times.  He hit the ball well towards the end.

On the way home, we got smoothies.

Shortly after we got home, Grandma arrived.

In the afternoon, the boys cleaned.  Then we made popcorn and watched City Slickers.  We were going to do that last weekend but we ended up not being able to.  The boys seemed to like it.

We had Sprite chicken for dinner.  After dinner, we took a walk.

The boys are in bed.

Until next time...

The Day After

Hello everyone, this is Morry (with Evan)

Rachel's cousin Nikki and her husband Keith got in last night.  Nikki is going to school for physical therapy and she has a rotation here in Austin.  She will be living with us for a few months through the rest of her rotation.  Keith will be staying the week.

This morning, I got Evan up and he looked like he was exhausted.  We walked to school and he said his eyes were watering.  I was worried about him being too tired throughout the day.

I stayed at home working all day as did Rachel.

When we picked the boys up from school, Evan was very hyper.  He was full of energy.  When we got home, after he did his homework he came in and wanted to go outside and play baseball.  Eventually we did go outside to play baseball and Jack showed up to play too.  Then Sebastian and Santiago from next door came over and played.  Jack went home and all the boys played some baseball and then they rode their bikes and scooters around the cul-de-sac.

Rachel made Sprite chicken for dinner and we had dinner with Nikki and Keith.

The boys just showered and are about to go to bed.  Hopefully Evan gets some good sleep tonight.

Until next time...

Sprite Chicken

We stayed at home this morning.

After lunch I took Noah over to Cole's house.  He was there most of the afternoon.

While Noah was gone Evan watched the movie 42.  Flash sat with him on the couch most of the time.

For dinner we had crockpot Sprite Chicken.

The boys are in their rooms now all ready for bed.

Running around

This morning it was in the 60s so we walked to school.

I went for a run and then shopping at HEB.

I left to tutor and Morry picked up the boys at school.

Gabby came over.

When I got home Morry and the kids were in the cul-de-sac with Nathan and his dad playing street hockey.

For dinner we had orange soda chicken.  We were out of Sprite, but it still came out good.

The boys are playing on Evan's computer.  In a little bit we'll get them ready for bed.

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.

Sleepy Morning

Both of the boys seemed pretty sleepy this morning.  When we got to school I warned Noah's teacher that he was sleepy.  His teacher said a lot of the kids seemed that way. 

In the afternoon I tutored.  Morry picked up the boys from school and Gabby came over.

For dinner we had Sprite chicken and biscuits.

The boys are playing downstairs.  Morry's making popcorn for the boys' lunches.

In a little bit we'll start getting ready for bed.

Unpacking, Adjusting...

Today we mostly took it easy.  We are mostly done unpacking.  I just have a few more things to put away.

We took a walk to the school/pond and the boys played on the playground for a little bit.

For dinner we had Sprite chicken and potatoes.

After dinner we got dessert at TCBY and then went shopping at Target.

The boys are in bed now.

Lots of time outside

The boys had baseball camp this morning and were happy and sweaty when they got home. 

I made them lunch and a little while later Gabby came over.  I left to tutor.

Evan and Gabby played outside for a while.

For dinner we had Sprite chicken, asparagus, and fruit.

The boys were pretty wild tonight.  We couldn't believe they still had energy left after a long day.

Morry is reading to them now and then we'll get them to bed.

Sleeping Noah

This morning Noah woke up at 11am!

One he was up and dressed we went to Sams Club.

Around 12:30 Cole came over and stayed until about 2:30.

Morry worked from home this afternoon, so Noah stayed at home while I got Evan from school.

We had an early dinner (Sprite chicken) and then I left to tutor.

I got home around 9:30.  The boys were still awake, but in their rooms.

Mucho Baseball

This morning Noah and I took it easy at home.  I got some things done around the house and then we went to The Little Gym.  Noah did well and had fun there.

After that we ran a few errands and came home.

We got Evan from school and spent a little of the afternoon at home.

Both boys had baseball practice at 5:30.  Morry took Evan to his practice and I took Noah to his.  Noah's was only an hour long so we got home before Morry and Evan.  Noah ate his dinner and I got Evan's dinner ready for him.

When Morry and Evan got home around 7:30 Evan ate dinner.   Evan read to Morry while I gave Noah a shower.  Evan's in the shower now and then we'll put the boys to bed.

Once they are in bed we can finally eat our dinner - Sprite chicken and squash/zucchini. 

Getting Fixed

After I dropped off Noah at school today I went to a physical therapy/massage therapy appointment.  I tried out a new place I found through Yelp.  I really liked the lady.  She gave me some exercises to do and did lots of stretches and massage with me to help all my aches/pains/limited range of motion, etc.  I go back again next Friday.

On my way home I stopped at HEB.

I came home, put the groceries away, and then got Noah at school.

I got dinner started (crockpot chicken and soup) and then Gabby came over.

I left to tutor and Gabby and Noah picked up Evan from school.

I got home around 4:30.

After dinner Evan finished his homework.

Morry and Evan are reading now and then we'll put the boys to bed.

Back to Exercising

This morning I tried running for the first time in weeks.  I only did 2 miles, and it was tough, but I was able to run the whole thing.

Noah and I went to the Wildflower Park for a little bit and he ate his lunch there.  Then, we went to Cole's house for a playdate.

While Noah was at Cole's I went to a lunch for the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls at Whole Foods.

I picked up Noah and we came home for a little bit.

Then, I took Noah with me on the bike to pick Evan up from school.

When we got home our neighbor Gayle and her girls had just gotten home.  We went over there to talk for a little bit.  The kids had fun playing together.

I got ready for tutoring.  Blanca came over and I left.

While I was gone and after Blanca left, Morry took the boys outside for a little while.

On my way home I stopped at Office Depot and Target.

For dinner we had Sprite Chicken, which Evan ate a lot of. We also had couscous.

The boys are ready for bed now, but not asleep.