long delay

Woof, it has been a while. Life has been moving along quite swimmingly. We are watching Super Bowl 44 right now, and no, the Vikes didn't make it. Hopefully Favre returns, and that is all I will say about that.

Ella's sickness did turn into something somewhat severe. She was diagnosed with RSV on Monday the 25th. Amoxicillin has helped with that and her ear infections. I would say she is almost 100% now.

Since the last post, the biggest adventure we have gone on is visiting Under Water Adventures at the Mall of America. I haven't been there since shortly after they opened. And I tell you what, it seemed a lot shorter this time! Ella did enjoy it though. Lots of dancing and smiling was had by beaner (crappy picture here from my phone). My guess is we will be purchasing a family pass when she gets older (and her brothers and sisters come to be).

Dave and Granny came back from their annual visit to PV on Friday the 29th. They stayed at Hugh and Joni's before driving back to DL on Saturday. We spent a few hours visiting with everyone and reminiscing about heaven on earth. The last time we flew was to PV, and this picture from John of the farm in New Town, brought me back to my flying days. Sure hope to get back to PV before too long!

Just yesterday we did out our own little weekend warrior project. Since we moved in (and, more than likely, some time before that), the cold water had been dripping out of the bath tub spout. We guessed it was close to 2 gallons a day of wasted water. After a few trips to Menards & Home Depot, a hall closet and basement full of water, and blood, sweat and tears, we got her fixed. But once that was done, the work was not. Caulking was needed and a closet drawer reconstruction was needed. Slowly but surely, we are fixing all the previously ignored issues that this house has.

After church today we had brunch with Grandpa Hugh, Grandma Joni and Auntie Bev. Ella showed off her standing and brief walking skills. Also, she has a weird knack of organizing things and putting away her toys (she gets that from her mother). That was also a showcase this morning.

It seems that Dawn and I are taking to side projects at night. Dawn has her sewing and scrapbooking projects and I am hoping to read more work-related books. More on that in later posts.

Song: The Who - Teenage Wasteland

Not gonna lie, I am hung up between the game and the commercials. Can't get my head around a memory right now. It'll be a good one next time. Hope to post again soon.