Checking Out Bandon

We're down in Bandon for the end of spring break. Tonight we took a walk on the piers (and watched some silly seals) and then headed out to the beach by the jetty. Tomorrow it'll be a little bit of swimming, some board games, some time on the beach, maybe a nap for Holly . . . .

Piggy Sitting

Steve and the boys are on spring break now.  An added bonus is they get to watch the guinea pigs (Barney and Bam Bam) for some friends who are out of town.   The piggies aren't loud, but makes lots of sounds that roughly translate to:  Feed Me Now! (lots of little squeaks) and Leave Me Alone! (a baby wookie growl).  They give the wookie growl to each other when they're both in the same space.

Joe Placed!

Joe placed in all 3 of his throwing events last Wednesday (discus, javelin and shot put) at his first high school track meet. He was most proud of his discus throw which put him in 2nd place in the JV category.

Thanks to Grandpa Denniston for the pictures.

Making Root Beer and Helping a Neighbor

On Sunday while Tim and Steve were off making root beer, Joe was helping a neighbor move a shed. Over Spring Break we get to try "Midnight Medical Snack Root Beer."

Welcome to The Ravioli

We got our new car on Friday and said goodbye to the "Super Blue" (our blue Subaru) that we've had since Joe was 3 months old. The boys are quite excited. We're road tripping to Bandon for part of spring break and will put the roof rack to good use with our kayaks this summer!

Now to get the stupid decal off the front.

Drumming competition

Tim competed in snare drum at the county-wide solo and ensemble competition last week. At the middle school level they are just critiqued. In high school they can move on to the state competition. Steve was there and said Tim did a really good job.

Next up - the drum line in the neighborhood St. Patty's Day parade!