Hodge Podge

I was cleaning off the camera in my phone and found some photos that I hadn't posted:

A few weeks ago I went to a rendition of the Nutcracker (the lost chapters) at the Ritz theater with some friends from High School.  It was a combination of various dance and Burlesque.  First half was a little iffy, but the second half was good.  Took my picture with my favorite dancer - he made me smile through the entire show.

Here is Collin in the carwash - he's been afraid of it until now, he insisted on going through.  Although he wasn't so sure about the noise.

 

Conner got a "Meon" for his birthday - this was his first attempt.  It is pretty cool - little light show and sound effects.

Just a photo of the kids playing in the basement - they still like it!

 

On Friday, Conner didn't have school, so I took the day off and we had a Conner/Mom day.  First we went to the History Center, then had lunch and then saw the movie Hugo.  I liked the movie and Conner thought it was okay, it got a little long for him.

These are some photos from the 1968 exhibit:

 

As you can see, Conner was very excited to have his photo taken:

 

Dig the groovy lamp!

Much of the home decor I had seen when I was a kid, but I don't remember seeing anything like this record player.  Conner asked why they made it look like a grill?

I tried explaining to him all the significant things that happened that year - yet what he took away was a burning desire to see the movie Night of the Living Dead, 1968 version. 

Collin's Birthday

Last night my aunt & uncle came over to celebrate Collin's birthday.  This is actually the third celebration.  We had pizza and chocolate cake and presents.  A fun evening overall.

A truly excellent birthday cake!

 Opening his first present....

A cool car ramp!  It took two women with master's degrees to figure out

how to put it together!  I think Conner's Knex are easier!

Second present - new pants!  Hooray! (Well, at least Mom if happy about that)