Sunday, May 24, 2009

First Driving Lesson

A couple of weeks ago, Terry and the squirrels detailed the van for me for Mother's Day.  It still looks awesome!  So when Terry & I got to the area of stinky gutters right above the van, we didn't want to mar it's beauty.  Being the lazy people we are, we didn't want to climb down the ladder again to move it, either.  So we called Brynn over and asked her to get the keys and back the van out.  As she ran into the house to get the keys, she exclaimed, "Cool!  I get to drive!!"

From our perch on the roof, we talked her through the process of backing up in the van.  No turning was required, just a straight shot back.  She even got to push on the gas pedal!
I must say, for a 12 year old, she did a wonderful job!  So we were confident that she could pull in forward when we finished.  Congrats on your first driving lesson, Brynn!


P.S.  Do not try this at home without parental supervision.  Do not attempt on public roads.  Crazy-lazy parents required.


All in a Days Work

What a beautiful day we had on Saturday!  It was perfect weather for cleaning out the gutters. We'd neglected the chore for 2 years and the poor gutters had turned into the Hoecherl Falls. But a hundred pounds or so of pine needles and stinky sludge and 5 huge yard garbage bags later, we had giddy gutters again. We actually heard them giggle in delight!  



We then progressed to the play area.  We haven't been as neglectful with it and so cleaning it up wasn't bad.  A clean play area always inspires the squirrels to pull out the sidewalk chalk and scooters.  

While Terry & I worked our "arses" off, the squirrels enjoyed an afternoon basking in the warm sun! But they deserved it. They helped me sweep, dust and vacuum the whole house that morning:)


There's nothing like the feeling of accomplishment after a hard days work.  A clean house, inside and out.  I think we're ready for summer!!!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

How Do You Know

That he loves you?

He gives you flowers!  
Just because he loves me! 
(and so I can cover the TV cord that hangs down the wall)

Thanks, Terry! I love you too!