Good times

Exciting news!

Did you know that there is now a hearing aid that can directly link up with bluetooth wireless technology to things like cell phones, televisions, and MP3 players? How cool is that? And, they are making stethoscopes that can be used by hearing aid users, as well. I am also working on the bike helmet situation. I found out that Grey, though he just turned 2, has a big head that will not fit the 3 and under size. We tried on a bunch and figured out that if we got him a bigger one the sides were higher up and don't interfere with the aids. We just have to tighten the straps so it doesn't bob side to side. It seems to work and fit well, but it does look a little funny! Anyway, I just thought that it was cool to realize that Grey won't be excluded from the iPod/video game stage of teenagerdom, and that he can be a nurse or doctor if he wants to!

2 year old pics

Grey's 2 year old pics came in today! He would NOT smile for anything, so we kind of had to make do with the shots that were in focus and did not include the back of his head. Click on the photo to enlarge, and please forgive the low quality of my scans, I think I need a new scanner.

He was pretty uncooperative, so although I was not "fixed" for photos, I got in and did a few with him. This is my favorite one. Cali and I had a kissing pic at around the same age, so I thought it would be cute. I'm going to find a frame that will fit both pictures and put it on my piano so that as my kids grow into rotten teenagers, all I will have to do is walk by the piano and remember a time they were small and still loved kissing me!

Fun night

This evening we met some friends at a nearby park to have a little picnic dinner, relax, and let the kids run out their energy. We had a nice spin on the carousel, and James got a cute pic of Grey climbing the fence outside the baseball field.
It looks like we may have a little ball player in our future. He loves to throw a ball, this one. I wonder if you can get a little league helmet that hearing aids will fit under? Anyone know? I know we have trouble with bike helmets......no solution there yet, either.

Cali's notes

Cali loves to write little notes and cards and signs and post them in various places, or slip them into your hand or onto your dresser to be found later. The latest one is as follows:

Recicl More!!!

Dear frinds Pleas Reuus and resicl more I Beg you.

So far it appears we are raising an illiterate hippy. :) :) :)

Cute little gal!

Dinner at our house is an elegant affair

Yeah, right! The other night we made pizzas, then sat around eating at the plastic set table with flour and scattered detritus on the table while Grey threw his cup and Cali said things like, "For the next ten seconds you can do whatever you want!", then proceed to put her shoed feet on the table. We ate and then sat there talking to our funny children and cracked up many times over their silliness, I can't even remember what all they were saying and doing, but it was a jolly good time for all of us. This is what life is all about, I tell you. Elegant, it may not be, but fulfilling and enjoyable--yes!

Happy Halloween!!