Archive for December, 2011

Kyle turns 8

Posted December 30th, 2011, 7:55 pm by karl

Kyle opens his new camera

Are there instructions?

Kyle's amazing Captain America cake, from the new bakery in town

Christmas 2011

Posted December 25th, 2011, 7:48 pm by karl

Kyle and Ian set out cookies and milk for Santa Claus

Bill has a private moment with his Christmas present, a catnip-infused sushi toy

Savannah jealously guards her Christmas present

The new tree in all its glory

A Christmas miracle - the boys sitting still for a photo BEFORE opening their presents!

Kyle Bird

Ian Bird

Captain America, to the rescue!

10:30 am, and time for a nap.

 

The best thing about cats…

Posted December 23rd, 2011, 12:18 pm by karl

They’re really good at cleaning those dark corners of the basement that brooms and vacuums just can’t reach.

The 2012 Pinewood Derby Lineup

Posted December 21st, 2011, 12:29 am by karl

Our new Pinewood Derby cars are finally complete, after about 1-1/2 months of work. I did the rough shaping and painting, but Kyle and Ian both picked out their designs, sanded their cars, put on stickers, and hammered on the wheels. They look pretty nice, now we just have to wait until February to see if they drive nice.

Left to right:
Skull Candy (Ian)
The Wolverine Wedge (Kyle)
The Green Streak (Me)