Morning Surprise

Pete woke up to a surprise this morning. The Corolla wouldn't start. One might think the battery was dead on a cold morning like this. So he opened the hood and found "a wad of paper and stuffing." He called over to our neighbor, Don, who is a car salesman and just a knowledgable guy when it comes to stuff like this. He suggested a mouse probably climbed in there and made a nest... maybe ate through a wire or something. Nice. Fortuantely Pete was able to get the car started after a few more minutes.

Happy Birthday, Big Guy!

In our house we've got a "big guy" and a "little guy." Can you tell which one this is? (Perhaps the '70 colors and furniture give it away a bit.) These pictures were taken 30 years ago... today Pete turns 31. I say thanks to my in-laws for raising such a wonderful man who is hard-working, loyal, kindhearted, easy-going, and a very loving father. The kids and I drove to his office today to take him out for lunch. Emma keeps telling everyone that he is 21 today. I guess that's not such a bad thing. :) This evening just Pete and I will celebrate by going out for wings when the kids are in bed.

So happy birthday, sweetie! We love you!

p.s. The "little guy" turns one in a couple of weeks. I'll be sure to post pictures of that... you may notice a resemblance...