Love Des Moines

I just came from Burien, where it was still 84 degrees, just a few miles south in my Des Moines Wonderland, it is only 73 degrees. What a relief.
Yesterday SeaTac Airport hit a record breaking high of 103. Fortunately, Duane and I had the foresight to purchase season tickets last winter. So we spent the day (7 hours) at the water park. A few minor sunburns, but not bad considering. The best part, was the kids were so worn out they were able to sleep despite the heat.

PS Happy Birthday Mommsie

Only 27 Miles

The Blue Bomber Gibb-mobile gave its all as a 'cash for clunkers' ncar. It was sad to see it go eventhough it had 165,000 miles on it, a scar where the bank jumped out and hit me and kittywhompas bumper where a boulder rear ended me, but in its defense it had a pretty decent set of tires.

The new Gibb-mobile is a gold 2009 Toyota Sienna EL with dual power doors. Hopefully now the little boys won't get something out of the van, and run the battery down because they can't close the door. All they have to do is push a button ..... which is different than push my buttons. The best part is we got the "Costco" deal, and we all know how I l-o-v-e Costco. This may put a little kink in Nolan's learning to drive, I didn't mind him driving the Blue Bomber and running up onto curbs, but I am not as sure about the new van. Mom and Dad may have to break it in a little bit more.

Quick Run Down of Last Three Months

Okay, here is the readers digest version of the last three months

• The 2 older kids have their passports now.
• The economy is so bad, that the school budget for everything but the basic ed was cut by 50%, so I was pretty sure I was going to be unemployeed. But I got an email from the Principal, and it looks like I get to go back to working as a math tutor in the middle school.
• Nolan had a bad (or good) day at Taekwondo the end of May and broke Corbin's right collar bone and another kid's finger. Corbin healed well, he is one tough cookie.
• Arden is excited to be chosen at a WEB leader (Where Everyone Belongs) next year. It is a little bit like a pep squad. It is a large group of high quality kids, totally up her alley.
• Weston is growing his tomato plants again this year..... he LOVES his 'maters.
• Nolan started driver's training classes..... and you thought the autobahn was scary..... EEEK!!!
• Nolan took aa three week culinary arts class right after school got out..... I was hoping they teach him how to clean up behind himself.....not so much. Just gave him an appreciation for more expensive food.