So glad Welsh Cakes came to America

Since we started public school here in Ohio we've had more then 10 International Food Nights--Elementary, Middle and High school included.

While we appreciate that the people around us value cultures from all over the world, I wonder how we will contribute.  I finally settled on the fact that Gibby is a Welsh name so we make Welsh cakes.  They are yummy, different and easy to whip up.  They are basically a savory, buttery little pancake. 

While transferring the cakes to the plate, I dropped one in our water to boil for dinner!  Ugh! 

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Yoda, while munching on them, "So glad Welsh cakes came to America!"

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Parker, "...in world history... well, in European history..."
Me, "well, which is it World or European history?"
Parker, "It's called World history, but all we learn about is Europe."

Cold weather activities

Cubs

Yoda has ready to be a scout for a while, and now he is!

"Take of picture of me howling like a wolf!"

 Right after he was so happy and worn out! 

Chess Night

Greg, "wanna play chess?"
Yoda, "um ok!"
every time...

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Mimi and the bass

Mimi's in 6th grade and learning more interesting music this year.

I know the video is quite fuzzy, but the music is nice :)

Blimp Sighting

We are right on the flight path of the Goodyear Blimp.

 Yoda ran up on this little play house in our neighbor's yard to get a little closer for his picture!

We've seen it about once a year since we've lived here, but this time seems the closest.  For other Blimp sightings click here.

Sick

Right before Thanksgiving, Yoda was very sick. 

 While waiting, "I know why they call this the waiting room"

"This room is very small."

Doctor, "Let's check your ears to see if there's anything wrong in them... Whoa!  You can wiggle them!"

Just cause I know you want to see...here's a video! 

This was in the elevator on the way to the car.  I was cracking up at his new trick!

Day after Thanksgiving

We headed to the the Hopewell Culture National History Park. 

It was cool to see the earth mounds and read about the history of the people who used to live here.  The weather was perfect. 

 Of course we found a diner and had grilled cheese and something called corn nuggets?  

 

 But later we were kicking ourselves that we didn't eat here, we must go back!

 We also visited a city park that has a working farm and old toys for kids to play with. 

Song

An overly sentimental song was playing on the radio.
Me, "ugh, this song is so sappy!"
Mimi, "What does that mean?  Sad and Happy?"

The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything

It's Greg, he's 42!  (that's a reference to the great book, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

 We went to Costco, just the 2 of us, cause that's what you do in Ohio when you're 42.

 We had cake with his parents and opened a few presents. 

Happy Birthday, Greg!