Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Clean Teeth

G had a big day today. After school, he took a tour of one of his grade school choices. We went to the park in Marietta Square after that, and then we went to the dentist.

Every day after school, we listen to the themed lunch show hosted by Mara Davis on 92.9 FM. Today's theme was "questions", so we requested Bob Marley, "Is This Love?" via e-mail. Not only did she read our e-mail on the air, but she also told Gabriel to have fun at the dentist. She talked right to him! We thought that was super cool.

To commemorate the occasion, we gave him The Tooth Book, by Dr. Suess, and read it to him on the way. Once we were there, he played Sonic on their Playstation and then watched Daddy get his teeth cleaned before his turn. When it was G's turn, he was the perfect patient and had no cavities. They suggested, based on the grooves in his teeth, that we have sealant put on them to prevent cavities that could form even if he brushes well. We will try to persuade insurance to cover that procedure before we have it done, though.

After they were finished with his appointment, they gave him a nice goody bag full of fun stuff, like a pencil with a tooth mirror topper, a treasure chest for his teeth when they fall out, and a cool toothbrush with pictures of fruit on the handle.

We couldn't be happier with how this appointment turned out!

New Park

I found a new park today, with safe trails, playgrounds galore, dog park, skateboard park, picnic shelters...  the works.  This is really cool!  It is sort of like Piedmont Park.  For privacy I won't say which one, but it's the new one near G's school if you are interested.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Finally An Update! aka Happy Anniversary, Mom And Nick!

We have felt so busy lately that we haven't been blogging, but we are determined to keep you up to speed. Here is a photoblog with captions, so you can see what we've been doing for the past week, anyway.


watching the 3-D portion of the Superbowl broadcast


bowling, Thursday


flying our new kite


G took this picture - we think it's his call for help


very strange cemetery we found while searching for a geocache yesterday - notice the flags


what an amazing bowling score P had yesterday - and we're sure there wasn't a way to change the score or anything


hiking today at Sweetwater Creek State Park


a quiet trail away from the more common creek trail


big leaf


the pro at work


most scenic part of the hike


trying to determine the animal from which this hair came


It was a really fun week, and the hike today was the perfect way to cap it off. The weather has become very warm, and today was a perfect 70-ish sunny day. We wish you happy weather wherever you are. In Not Us News:

Today is the anniversary of M's Mom and Nick, and we wish you two many more blissful years together!

Today, Laura moved from Michigan to Arizona. We wish you an exciting and happy new chapter of your life story!

And to one other person who may or may not read this blog, we heard your news today and are thinking of you, love you, and are here for you in any way you need. XO.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Balls

G is enjoying a post-game dinner.  He beat his mommy by a mile!  We are having fun with the Soergel Harrises, the Tovars, and a bunch of other friends.