Tue. 1/22/13 :: Balancing Act

The kids have each had one of these giant plastic balls for a few years. When sorting through some of the chaos in Matthew’s room recently, we came across his. He decided he didn’t want it anymore and gave it to Kaylee. Suddenly, what’s old is new again, and she has been constantly playing with them, which usually involves sitting on them in some form.

I know it’s somewhat common to sit on a large fit ball, but I don’t think those who do normally also use a ball as a footrest. Not the most stable configuration. ;)

Sun. 1/20/13 :: Birthday Take 2

We’d originally picked up this pie planning to have for a family birthday celebration at lunch before Matthew’s friends arrived yesterday, but the timing didn’t work out, and Matthew decided a pie and cupcakes in the same day was a little much anyway, so we saved it for today. Mark insisted we still put the candles on and sing to Matthew again. I’m not exactly sure what the look on Matthew’s face is all about, but it’s a pretty safe bet to assume it was in response to some crazy comment from Mark. ;)

Sat. 1/19/13 :: The Big 1-4

The boy turned 14 today! :)  He celebrated by having a couple of friends over for a few (very loud) hours of Magic The Gathering. Happy Birthday, Matthew! :)

Fri. 1/18/13 :: Hello, Knit to Meet You

These sweaters needed to dry flat after washing, and I had to bend the arms to fit them both on the table. I found it entertaining that they appeared to be greeting each other. Yes, I am easily amused. ;)

Thur. 1/17/13 :: My, What Distorted Eyes You Have!

Kaylee had been using this ruler for her homework and started playing with looking through the magnifying section. :)

Wed. 1/16/13 :: In the Bubble

Matthew rinsing his medicine syringe plunger. He was fascinated when he discovered that the water formed this bubble if he held it with the rounded end directly under the stream. I should have shot video of this, since it was actually much cooler than the photo shows.

Tues. 1/15/13 :: Idling at the Drive-Thru

Waiting in line at the pharmacy after picking up Matthew from D&D club. I find the permanent “both lanes open” sign ironic considering that the outside lane has been out of order for several months.

I tried to snap a picture of Matthew while we were waiting, but he was not cooperating. We’d given a friend of his a ride home as well and they’d decided to ride in the very back, which made it a bit easier for him to hide from me. So I snapped a cheesy self portrait instead. :)

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