This weekend

We helped Uncle Stephen move into his new house this weekend. The boys helped install new locks and door knobs.

On Sunday, Danielle surprised us with a trip to the Model Train Convention for my birthday. Some of the layouts we saw were amazing; I realize now that most of the work spent on setting up a model train comes when you create the scenery, not when you lay out the track.

Aaarchieee!

Danielle and I visited the Smithsonian museum of American History in Washington, DC. These are the original chairs that Edith and Archie sat in on the TV show "All in the Family". It's funny how two pieces of furniture can say so many things about the 70's.

The real reason we went to Washington was so we could attend the annual NEA Gala and to visit with the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. We'll be returning in the spring - hopefully with the kids - so we can see the rest of the Smithsonian!

SuperBowl 2011

In our family, one of the traditions we enjoy is celebrating SuperBowl Sunday with the boys. Danielle spends most of the day cooking, and the boys and I spend most of the game eating. This year, we had pizza rolls (milk & egg free ones, too), home made tortilla chips with guacamole, salsa and refried beans, chili and cheese dogs, Doritos and soda.

Joey-ism #402

Daddy: Do you know what psychology is? It's the study of the brain.
Joey: Oh! I have one of those. I left it in the basement. Hang on... I'll go get it!

I laughed for a few minutes, until Joey came back from the basement with a little rubber brain and put it on the table in front of me :)