In union there is strength -Aesop

That's not my name!

2008-06-09T16:39:00.000-07:00

Bathroom Demolition

2008-04-28T14:59:00.000-07:00

About two weeks ago the bathroom toilet started a quiet revolt against us. Three days later the shower joined forces in the bathroom Axis of Lavatory Evil. An all out war was soon after declared. This last Sunday Ann, Atticus and I (Cat) led an incursion into enemy territory. Here's what happened...

BEFORE...

Atticus was clearly dressed for battle and was a big help!

Ann putting some muscle into it!

I made some obvious advances and victories against the armored paneling divisions. I've nominated myself for the Distinguished Service Cross, but Ann thinks I may not be eligible...

Uncle Brian came over to offer reinforcements and lend his expertise to the removal of enemy bathtubs and toilets.

In between the demolition I some how found time to amuse Atticus and do some baking... Clearly it was pretty good

The end of the battle! Our forces declared victory over the bathroom. Not bad for an afternoons work. A peace treaty has been signed and Ann and I will now devote our time and resources towards reconstruction. Stay tuned!

Winter in the mtns

2008-03-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

Birthday Boy

2008-03-10T09:20:00.000-07:00

So for our birthday we were a pirate...

A knight..

who apparently never wore pants

We went to Nifty Fifties as per Sir Atticus' request

and he was even drinking double fisted

with very attractive dining companions.

Atticus' Birthday Party!

2008-02-18T10:09:00.000-08:00

Atticus had a lovely little party on Sunday and got lots of presents he loved!

Trinity was kind enough to help her brother sort through his loot...

Of course Atticus was not the only one enthralled with the gifts...

CAKE!!!!

Per the birthday boy's request, Ann and the kids made a banana cake (which was really layers of banana bread) with blue frosting (which really was closer to periwinkle) and chocolate sprinkles. Looked a little odd, tasted a little different, but man did he love it!

Christmas/ Santa Day

2008-01-09T15:32:00.000-08:00

I've started to think we should just call a shovel, a shovel and call it what it really is Santa Day. The children were very happy with all their gifts but particurlarly those by the man himself.

This is a small portion of the bounty of gifts supplied by those without a flying sled.

Santa came through yet again for Atticus who asked for "a blue guitar".

He outdid himself for Trinity with this "ballerina box" .

The heaviest Christmas tree ever, more about that in the next post.

Trinity asked for a Snow White dress, so Ann took care of it.

Karen and Brian visited on Boxing Day, they loved the sleeping bag they gave to Trinity.

Halloween

2007-12-15T08:48:00.000-08:00

Okay so it's almost Christmas but i thought you would like to see the costumes that they wore.

sheep bunny farmer photographer

Photographer

farmer

undercover cop

Thanksgiving in Eaglesmere

2007-12-15T08:30:00.000-08:00

Gosh these posts are out of order. Anyway, we went up to E.M. for thanksgiving, it was freezing but we had a wonderful time and felt really luck to have the house to visit.

trespassing on B.A's porch

the wishing rock

walking the dogs down to the beach (the shock almost killed them)

Atticus taking his green football for a walk, he talked about playing with it for about a month before we went up.

Hanging out in the kitchen.

Trinity's Bday Party

2007-12-15T08:25:00.000-08:00

Trinity had her Fifth Birthday party at the start of December, lots of kids, lots of food & lots of fun.

Nifty Fifty

2007-12-15T07:48:00.000-08:00

Well actually she was only five (26th November) but she wanted to go to Nifty Fifty's http://www.niftyfiftys.com/ for her birthday, it's pricey for a burger place but all the food is freshly made (hand cut fries, shakes from scratch etc). It made a really nice change.

Autumn Colours

2007-12-15T07:12:00.000-08:00

Cat was able to capture some lovely shots of the kids while Ann and I put away Summer stuff in the shed.

First Snow...man!

2007-12-15T06:42:00.000-08:00

So just to prove that you can build a snowman with only an inch on the ground Trinity and Atticus (and i am sure Momma) managed to put together this fellow

More cross dressing

2007-10-21T15:19:00.000-07:00

How secure is my son in his masculinity?

Trip to Linvilla Orchards

2007-10-21T15:05:00.001-07:00

We picnicked...

...we ponied...

...we pumpkined...

... & we posed.

All in all a lovely morning out..

Ann's Birthday

2007-10-15T12:37:00.000-07:00

Nothing says Happy Birthdayt like bad singing.

last resort?

2007-10-15T12:34:00.000-07:00

Cat and I bickering has finally taken it's toll on Ann and she chose to have Cat physically and verbally restrained. It has been much quieter but I am getting bored...

Fashion Faux Pas

2007-10-15T12:27:00.001-07:00

So Trinity dressed herself yesterday in an alarming combination of patterns and a shoe & sock combination best left too octogenarian gentleman who are bound for the beach. Much to her chagrin we asked her to change before going to lunch at an Indian restaurant on Sunday. While i was writing this post she ramarked that the picture looked "funny".

love Mama

2007-10-15T12:25:00.000-07:00

Atticus' even newer big boy bed

2007-10-14T07:53:00.000-07:00

As promised here are the pictures of Atticus' new bed. He loves it and only falls out every other night, he will cry for about ten seconds and then fall asleep on the floor. Last night when he fell out he asked Ann "to put him back in his big boy bed".

play a little tune, Atticus sings

2007-09-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

kids with horns

2007-09-21T14:07:00.000-07:00

Around here we love to experiment with DNA. Here are the results on the latest test subjects.

A Little Disturbing...

2007-09-19T15:43:00.000-07:00

...but you did say that you liked the dancing..

Cooking with a Feline

2007-09-17T13:21:00.000-07:00

Back in August, Cat had a cupcake baking session with Atticus and Trinity. Eggs were broken and Chocolate did not only end up in the batter.

Crazy kids and their modern music...

2007-09-11T16:29:00.000-07:00

Apparently we can't wait for it to get cold

2007-09-10T15:40:00.000-07:00

Understandable really as it has been very hot and humid. Not that it is hot inside with the central air cranked up! Hence the hats?

Atticus' New Bed

2007-09-05T16:35:00.000-07:00

Today was a banner day. Atticus' new bed arrived and so i stopped by and picked up a futon mattress on the way home. Ann and Cat did a great job putting the bed together, although there wasn't time to put the drawers together. So, we just put him down to sleep for the night in his first big boy bed, wonder if we'll have any late night visitations...

Hey Grandma...

2007-09-01T16:02:00.000-07:00

As Mum has the slowest web connection in the world, I thought a little weblog to help she ,Pop Pop and Amanda see how the kids are growing up would be appropriate. As you can see the kids loved their presents from England, Atticus wore his Newcastle strip for three days straight.