Reading

Yoda now has glasses too.  It helps him keep the words in focus.  His scores improved and he feels more confident reading.  Plus he looks super studious :)

Jeopardy and Snow

One night I turned on Jeopardy.  This was Mimi's first time watching it many, many years.  She was not impressed...
Mimi, "I don't know why people like this."  Then she walked away. 

Later, Wheel of Fortune came on, again she wasn't interested, "This show is weird."
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The other day, there was just enough snow on the ground to cancel school.  So I quietly walked into Parker's room to turn off his alarm clock.  He sort of stirred, so I said, "school is closed". 
Parker (eyes still closed and mostly still asleep) "heck yeah"

Mimi's new belt

Mimi started Brazilian Jujitsu about a year ago.  She went slowly at first, but in the Fall decided to go way more often.  She made it to her first belt advancement this weekend! 

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!