Do over...

There could be so many titles to this post. Let's brainstorm some together, shall we?

1) Oops
2) Let's try this again
3) Lesson learned
4) What a nightmare
5) What a blessing
6) What a lemon
7) How many times can Todd get stranded?
8) Aren't new(to you) cars supposed to start?
9) Re-do
10) Are you serious right now?

So here is Todd's new (and permanent) truck.


We really should have known something was up when 12 hours after we brought it home from Watsonville(....first mistake..always buy local), the first truck would not start. Your mind automatically drifts to battery for a truck that has been sitting on a lot and not being driven regularly. So you replace the battery and problem solved, right? Ummm, ya, not so much. The first truck we purchased literally was in the shop every 3-5 days for the same reason (not starting) but always a new undiscovered problem. You can imagine our frustration as after you purchase this "new car to us" with 50K miles and paperwork that states this car is in pristine condition and everything is in tip top shape. P-L-E-A-S-E. Without boring you with all the problems the first truck had, we had the truck for 6 weeks and returned it to the dealership we bought it from after a meeting with a lawyer. :-)

But as all troubles can be disguised as blessings, we (well more Todd) is stoked about his new truck that was a better deal and a FULL SIZE in gorgeous condition.

Sooooooo, let's try this again. Welcome to the family GMC Sierra. Good bye volvo and lemon-never start-leave Todd stranded on a road day for work-truck. Good riddance.

Energy burner

Why did I not do this long ago? You know..Thursdays are practically the only days they still nap and I believe its all because of gymnastics. They are so excited to go, and are really learning quite a bit. Lilly's frustration at time seems to over take her because she wants to do everything right, right there, right now. So we are working on not giving up and asking for help. Drew is the only boy in the class and of course the most chatty. What. A. Surprise.

There rotate bars and beam every week, so hence the different outfits you will see.









Maybe you should concentrate on what you are doing Drew.

It starts at a young age.....

homework.


and its a word and a concept that could be dreaded in this house. Only time will tell

Motivation...

Something to strive for and help with our weaknesses. This is Drew's and he rarely has a star for eating his veggies. But if he gets one a week, that's something to be excited about.

Air Show by pictures

I am too tired to write any stories, so let the pictures just speak for themselves for once....












Good Night.

Wax on..Wax off

Drew is just loving his taekwando, and is really improving with his form. He is such a good listener(wish that would transfer to life at home)



The scary stranger man.


Something I love that they work on, is what a stranger is and how to deal with a stranger in a scary situation. This day they were working on the 3 punches and then yelling, "LEAVE ME ALONE" if the stranger was trying to take you or you felt in danger. Of course Drew also yells "Leave me alone" at his sister when he's mad at her (which is usually warranted with the situation)

Where have you been all my life?

Why did I not purchase these little gems like two years ago?