Tonight, Bub and the kids were in the loft, and he was still wearing his working (on the house) clothes.  Lucy climbed up his back, then slid down, and her belly landed on the reciprocating saw blade that was sticking out of his pocket.  Yikes.  It did a small sleeving of her belly skin, and another slice as well.  It could have been so much worse, of course, so we are greatful to God that it wasn’t.  Man, can that girl scream.  It’s so high and loud I’m sure they could hear it 3 states over.  So, we sprayed it with Bactine and put on anti-biotic ointment and a large bandaid.  Of course we are praying it won’t get infected. 

We said she could watch a Muppet Show (their new favorite).  She paused and said, “But how can I hear it over my screaming?”

Hi – here’s some of our faves from the latter half of last year. 

Lucy, Max and friend Ben at Chuck E Cheese for Max’s 8th bday.

Max and cousins find his birthday treasure hunt bag of Legos.

Important signage at the minature horse farm in Solvang.

Ventura Harbor boat ride for Ya-ya’s 60th bday.

Mr. Soccer (truly, a great defensive player this year) with his biggest fan.

Gran and Don at cousin Chelsea’s beautiful November wedding.

Bride and Groom – Chelsea and Aaron

Thanksgiving Day – (phew!) – Mom saved my butt by cooking 2/3 of the food for our 20 guests.

Lucy and her great-grandmother Cena, who made this little dress 30 years ago for me – amazing!

Us four in our new upstairs digs.  Thank heavens!

Max and Lucy acted as the waiter and waitress for the pancake breakfast that Matt made last Saturday, when Pop was here.  After Lucy had served Pop his food, he thanked her, and asked her to come sit on his lap and give him a hug.  She said very seriously, “Oh no Pop, that wouldn’t be respectable.  I’m your waiter.”