Taking him for a ride

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Swingin' at Brooksie and Papa's

Last week, I took Leo and Henry to Louisiana so they could stay with B&P. They had a wonderful time - here they are on the swings.


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Meanwhile, back in TX, Mommy enjoyed a silent Friday. Just me in a quiet house - it was heaven. We had Veal Saltimbucca and many other delicacies on Friday evening. Saturday, Todd and I went to see Michael Clayton at the fancy theater at Northpark and then had dinner at Ralph and Kacoo's. Overall, it was a wonderful and rejuvenating weekend.

Some cute videos...

When you get up at 5:30am while mommy and daddy are exercising, I guess something has to rub off.


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A little chit-chat with Henry.


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Balloon Festival!

Last weekend was one of our favorite times of the year. We have a great view of the Plano Balloon Festival from our house, and this year they had great weather, so there were lots of balloons in the air.

We thought this one was really unique...

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And this was the huge launch on Friday night...I counted over 30 balloons...

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We also got new neighbors this weekend. I learned that the house is actually rented, and they are apparently "art" lovers. This appeared outside my bathroom window.

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And a nice little surprise. I don't remember taking this in the blur of last week, but apparently I got this little gem.

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Just a trip to Kroger

I just needed to get groceries. But sometimes, you get more than you bargain for.

We have a really nice Kroger near our house that has a "Hugslie Land" where you can drop off the kiddos while you shop. There are tvs all over the store so you can watch them while they play. Heaven. So, I drop Leo off.

My first stop is the deli counter. Got to get Leo his Mesquite Smoked Turkey. While a woker slices my turkey, the butcher comes out and seems intent on having a conversation with me. Having a baby with you just seems to bring this out in people sometimes. Finally he says..."So, he's just barely off the breast, huh?" What?!?!?! From a 70 year old man. I just smile and nod. My favorite non-response.

Then I go to produce. I meet the cutest little old man on a Rascal Scooter. He is just fascinated by Henry on my back, and he wants to talk about it. I tell him I've been wearing him since he was about 9 days old, and he says...Well, he's just right at home, isn't he? Yes, I say...he's very comfortable. He proceeds to tell me that he and his wife are going down to Austin for their first g-grandchild's first birthday. They can't wait to see him smash his little chocolate cake. They also just found out that their grandchildren who are missionaries in Thailand are going to have a baby - so now they will have two g-grands. He was so cute.

I go to get potatoes. Now I get a sneak attack. This little old Asian woman seems so friendly. Oh, where I come from, everyone wore the babies on their backs. Yes, I say. It seems to be very prevalent in other countries. Well, she says, you need to be very careful. We have a whole generation in Japan that is bowlegged because of carrying the babies. And I can't help it - I laugh out loud. It was probably more of a snort. She is taken aback, and realizes that I think she is way off base. I promise I will be careful, but I can tell that she can see that I think she is wrong. I'm not wearing him in the field for 23 hours a day...I just need some groceries.

So, we move on. I make it through the canned goods...and around about the dairy section, I realize a different little old lady is following me. She is trying to get close to me. We make it through the cheese and the butter, and I finally turn around, plant my feet, and stare at her in the eggs and yogurt.
Her: Well, I'm worried that the fabric is going to cut into his head.
(She reaches out to touch him, and I turn him away. I've had it by this point. I'm pretty short with her.)
Me: He's fine. I promise.
Her: I wanted you to know that he's asleep.
Me: Soundly. How uncomfortable can he be???