This One's For You, Uncle Eric

Uncle Eric has been expecting a picture of the boys in the UC Jersey he bought for them last year.


I finally got around to it.


Jack has on the Uncle Eric jersey.


Will has on a different jersey...a baby one we received from
The Shrews Crew when Jack was born. Will didn't mind...even went to the grocery in it. As long as we kept the "baby snaps" tucked in.

Thanks to Uncle Eric AND The Shrews Crew for making 2 little boys happy. Go UC!

A Pretty Good Week

We had a pretty good week around here. Back into our "routine" after 3 snow days last week.

We did a little of this...




What can I say - my kids love McDonald's.
And Mommy is addicted to their Cokes - it's crack on ice.

And this guy right here -

We got a great report on him at our first Teacher Conference. Can't believe we will be making a decision soon on which Kindergarten to attend.

I had a conference call for work...yes, I said work. I begin my adventure in "the working world" for my cousin's company in a few short weeks, for a few short weeks. More on that later.

And today we met our favorite partners in crime - The Markarian Crew - for some playtime at the indoor center at Sharon Woods. Love that place. Kids had fun.


Not too sure what she thinks of the tunnel slides.


And I guess you gotta get past these meatheads to get into the ball pit. Be afraid...be very afraid.

Last, but certainly not least, congrats to The Habegger Family (Sarah was my Fresh/Soph years college roommate) on the beautiful addition of Baby John to their family this past Tuesday. What a cutie! I miss tiny babies...

Have a great weekend! And since our team is on "vacation"...Go Colts!

Help for Haiti

If you feel compelled to help - and I hope you do - there are a number of ways you can do so:

Prayer.

Text the word "Haiti" to 90999 and $10 will be donated to the American Red Cross (this donation will appear on your next phone bill).

Text the word "Disaster" to 90999 and $10 will be donated to Compassion International (this donation will appear on your next phone bill).

You can also head over to

www.kellyskornerblog.com

If you donate to any organization and leave her a comment telling her so, she and her husband will donate $1 (up to $1000) to Compassion. Get a bigger bang for your buck.

If you are not sure what you want to do, think about this: as a CNN reporter was talking to a woman who sat outside a clinic all night to get help for an obvious broken leg, the camera panned over to a child about Brooke's age or younger, lying on the ground dead, barely covered with a sheet - her little legs sticking out from underneath. Heartbreaking. Do something. Please.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Bill!

We want to wish our Grandpa Bill a very Happy Birthday! Wish we were in Florida with you...but we did have a party at McDonald's for you at lunch! We love you!

Love, Jack

Will

and Brooke

A Message From Brooke

Dear Other Mommies -

Please inform your children, aka little friends of mine, that, although they make look appetizing, their Daddy's deodorant and a bar of soap do not taste good.

I know.

I tried both today and they are yucky.

Thanks for passing this message along.

Love,
Brooke

Sunday Trip

We took a Sunday Trip to the Museum after church. Momma needed to get OUT of the house after 3 snow days last week. I think the kids needed out, too. The best part was being able to have Daddy tag along.

Normally we head right for the Children's area...but this time we went thru the entire Museum (except for the OmniMax). We learned history of Cincinnati, WWII, recycling, energy, etc. We also visited the 3rd floor original Control Room when the Museum was Union Terminal. Lots of fun...3 tired kids...2 tired parents. Here is a little recap:

First up...kids trying to get a free souvenir.


Daddy teaching about energy...or bicycling...or how to embarrass your kids in a public place.


Will wanted to bring this dinosaur home. He settled for a picture. Notice Brooke eyeing the polar bear in the background...she DID NOT like that thing!


My little Junior Explorers!


The kids LOVED this original train car. They must have played here for a half-hour!
And finally...


This one's for you, Miss Angela! And everyone else who hates snakes!

Tried As We Might...

Although this group tried...


And this group tried...


We couldn't make this group win.


And now we have the daunting task of trying to explain to a 5 year old why the Bengals are "on vacation" and we have to wait 8 months for the next game.

We are now officially in basketball season at The Goshorn House.