"Boo at the Zoo" Columbus, OH

Sierra treated us to a visit at the fantastic Columbus Zoo!

Danelle, the next pic is for you- 

There were all kinds of sweet children dressed in costumes.

(I didn't take pictures of them because I didn't want to upset their parents.)

We saw buffalo roam,

overheard a couple bald eagles cracking up

that

their food wasn't nearly raw enough

(wasn't sqirming)

For a moment, we thought we were in Athens OH

Bobcat sends his best to Jamie, Mike and Nikki!

This guy didn't laugh at Si's bear butt joke

 but, we did.

Puma

We learned about Colo, a majestic gorilla. They had that section blocked off.

http://www.colszoo.org/news_room/press_releases/colo_queen_of_the_columbus_zoo_celebrates_year_55.aspx

We have something to look forward to for the next Columbus Zoo trip!

There would be pictures of otters, kangaroos, manatees, and other such delightful creatures, except my camera battery died. I will borrow pics from Si to finish this. Until then, thank you, Poppet, for the
best Halloween! We were happy that there was a Jason's Deli and Krispy Kreme nearby.
We were able to complete the day reading Junie B. Jones at Starbuck's.



daily Digs pic - spooky old tree

“Do they dare go into

that

spooky old tree?”

"Yes, they dare."

 And  one  with  the  shivers.

daily Digs pic - Oppa!

Digs remembers the dance party.

And gives a shoutout to Sierra & Haejee.

Oppa is Gangnam style 

Gangnam style 

Op-Op-Oppa! 

Gangnam style

Oppan gang-namseutayil
Kang-namseutayil

I love you and miss you,

my good friends!

autumn 2012, trick or treat #osteoporosis

Every fall season Sierra and I meet at Starbuck's and read children's book, Junie B., First Grader, Boo...and I mean it! It is our Halloween tradition. When Dad is available, he joins us.

We own several Junie B. books, but not this particular one. We stopped at the library and discovered it had closed early for a special event.  (Trick -- boo, for real, and I mean it) 

We rallied quickly because, next, is Target!  Shopping at Target is like sitting next to a crackling fire, the whole family gathered together, playing boardgames. History: every city our kids have lived in (except Athens, OH) has a Target. It's often our last stop before we part ways. And they have Pizza Hut breadsticks for Si.

***run-on-rambling warning*** Dad joined us. We sipped toastie warm drinks, (Treat!) and discussed Sierra's plans to study abroad.

We got caught up.

Told Si I recently got a bone density scan to check for

potential osteoporosis.

Next, we tell Dad that Si got cute cowboy boots.

At long last, the hashtags. Si mentioned tweeting. Then patiently, long-sufferingly, she explained hashtags to Dad and me. Si showed a recent sibling-rivalry conversation she'd had with her brother. Good stuff.
#family #seasonsoflove

Rent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6yPSeDlcrI

from inception to launch -- Nikkidaughter

iPhone 5.0

(contribution of sacred personhood)

Liam priceless.0

(contribution of sacred motherhood)

2011 Christmas Trans-Siberian Satellite

With all our kids, including Haejee, coming home last Christmas,

we prepared for a full house, adding a futon. It came in a large

cardboard box. Sierra's vision was to turn the box into her very

own crayoned "Toy Story" playhouse.

The first arrivals were Mike and Nikki!

This conversation followed:

Mike: "Hey, Si, with a box this size we could build a spaceship.

Or, satellite. But, Si. Consider your choice carefully.

Because, a satelllite? We launch it, you cannot return to earth."

Decision was made for the satellite.

Next: shopping trip to Target--

silver & black materials were required

Engineer and his assistant stop at Starbuck's.

Engineer consumes one large, high-octane coffee

measuring, cutting, checking straight lines



an hour and a half into the project

there is not much room to stock supplies for trip into orbit.

5 hours later...

We begin to notice the

host galaxy has finite proportions.

We cannot enter the kitchen.

Engineer informs us the solar panels would not need
safety pins or corded support in outer space. (Zero gravity)

Nor would panels sizzle with bacon on the stovetop.

The lesson here: 

1) scale models can be built for all sorts of things,

2) when mommies and daddies are clothes-lined

by their children's works of art, they smile.

Time together and memories are everything.

A Star To Follow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY8QFkOYJ_w

Stay tuned...
A very Daisy Christmas



daily Digs pic - friends

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh?" he whispered.
"Yes, Piglet?"
"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's hand. "I just wanted to be sure of you.” 
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

hmm...

What is, is. And nothing changes 

until it becomes what it is.  

-- Fritz Perls