Teuscher Tales: Fact and Fiction

Pelicans like the pier.  Boys like pelicans.

It is so funny. My last entry was School's In... And I guess that broke my blogging. I just get busy, or tired, or distracted, I guess. A lot has happened since then. All of my kids are bigger by a few inches--even I am a few inches bigger, though that isn't so good! M. turned 10, H. had a first B-day. We met new friends, and went fun places. R. got straight A's on his first semester of 7th grade. He also performed a great Christmas concert with the school choirs. And I got to watch it!

The boys went back to school this week. I have to say that the are doing very well with the adjustment so far. Especially considering all the crying, whining and complaining they did about having to go back. It was really getting ridiculous. But on the first day, they just went. No problems. Malcolm was a happy as could be. I was a bit out of sorts, though. I did not return to school at the same time, and I may not be returning at all this year. I was bumped from my Teacher's Aide position, so I won't be going back unless I get rehired. I really wanted to go back. But, I also think that it might be the best thing for our little family if I stay with Hera. Blake could still watch her, in theory, but in reality, he needs his sleep. He works till 12:30 am now, and that is on a good night. He often works even later. I did apply for another Teacher's aide position, but if I don't get it, I am just going to try to make the most of this year with Hera.

Right after school got out we went up to visit Grandma Rockee in Eugene. It was a long drive, but we had fun. We got to visit with her for a couple of days, and we also got to visit with Paige and family, as well as old friends. It was worth the drive.

So, I know it has been forever since I posted last. New camera should have been an excuse to post more. But I discovered Facebook. And had a baby. Both extremely time consuming. Baby cries at this very moment while I frantically multitask--typing this while iTunes opens up. We need music!
Baby dance will soon commence.

After a good two years of whining about my old camera, I have finally broken down and bought a new one.  I hope it will be a lot better than the old one!  We took it to the Natural History Museum with us, and here are some of the pix it took.