New Kitchen

Last Saturday we ordered new cabinets and appliances for our kitchen. We've got lots of work a head of us, but you know how much we like projects.

Nothing else is really going on with us. We've got another busy weekend planned, including a trip to the Henry Ford Museum after Church on Sunday. Maybe we'll get some good pictures!

Here's an excellent one of Ronin on his birthday (thanks Anthony).

Birthdays, words, and dragons

Well the joint birthday party was a success. We enjoyed seeing all the family and friends who helped us celebrate! Ronin and I got lots of nice gifts, but spending time with all of you was the real treat.

As of today, Ronin can say "uh-oh," "mama," "dada," and "ball". He's obsessed with balls right now. Even round objects (like fruit) are "ba" and he want to try to throw them. In addition to these words, he signs "more" and "milk".

We also had a nice Halloween. Roni was a dragon and I was a zombie.

Maxi-pads

Just thought I would share some cute pix. Hopefully we will use these to torture our child later in life...

Uh-oh.

He can say "uh-oh" and use it in the right context! Actually, he'll even say it and then drop something. He gets it!

My friend also swears that he said "hi" at her house the other day. I'm still not sure. I'm guessing more cool language to come!

Settling back in

We are getting settled back into a routine. Nico goes off to work and Ronin and I do our thing during the day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday's we hang out with our friend Julien. If his momma doesn't mind I'll post some pictures of the boys playing together.

Last Sunday we both got talked into volunteering for the church this upcoming Sunday. I guess we'll be busy this weekend.

Ronin is into everything. Our living room is starting to look scarce from all the items removed.

Here's some cool news... they are filming a remake of Red Dawn and some scenes are being shot on the main street outside our neighborhood. It's going on a block away from us. The police have everything blocked off. I had to show ID to get onto my street. I guess this explains why I kept hearing helicopters. We took a walk down there tonight, but couldn't see anything cool.

We got a new car!!!

That's right. We traded in the '97 Malibu for a '03 Pontiac Vibe. More later, but we got a good deal and seem really happy.

The job starts Monday!