Igloos and Stuff

Today we had a snow day, just like almost all the rest of the residents of Ohio. My back is sore from shoveling and trying to assist in "igloo" building. You can see our finished product here...it started to sleet in the middle of building and I called it a day. We tried to give it a top with a blanket and then a sheet, but neither of those worked. You can see why I didn't become an engineer, but they were happy.

Naban...

This is how Danny "helps" Nathan play with his toys. Notice how thrilled the poor boy is.

The wonderful woman who babysits for Danny a couple of days a week has the sweetest baby boy, Nathan. (or Naban, if Danny's saying it!) We had the good fortune to watch Nathan a few days ago, and of course I HAD to take some pictures. Oh, to have a baby again....

Old Man

Zubin is getting really old. I mean REALLY old. He's been suffering from hip dysplasia for many years, but now it's so bad his back legs actually face each other instead of facing forward. He doesn't eat much anymore (unless it's food he's stolen off of a child's plate downstairs) and he's lost 25 pounds in 5 months.

Despite all of that, he's a happy guy. He trots around with his messed up legs, lays in the front yard watching the house for us, and still loves us as he always has. He stays closer to Steve now, since he can't really hear or see much. He loves to lay on Sarah's blankets, coat, or clothing that is left to lay on the floor. It's just not his time yet...

Happy New Year!

So, it's not a very inventive title for the post, I'll give you that. I'm finding myself recycling the same old stuff that I do each year. Should I bother with a resolution? Stop procrastinating...get organized...eat a healthier diet....blah, blah, blah.

This year, I resolve to just be happy and forget about the millions of imperfections I could list. We are so blessed, and I would like to just enjoy that for a change. I will enjoy life in my messy house with my wonderful, imperfect, and sometimes unhealthy family.....

Happy 2009!