It's been a while since we posted anything, partly because of the computer issues, partly because of being slackers. I figure I should at least post a rundown of what's been going on...maybe we'll get some real posts done soon.
I managed to get the computer fixed. Sherida was right...the geeksquad was a waste of time. We ended up losing everything though. I still can't get the audio to work at all.
Work has been busy. I got 3 new kids this week. We haven't had the full 6 in the house for quite a while. I also got 2 new staff last week to add to the 2 other new ones I've had since January. It's been tough since there is so much to know, and I'm the only one left who can teach them anything. It's been a rough transition, and getting 3 new kids at once didn't help at all.
We managed to see 3 of the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars: Crash, Munich, and Brokeback Mountain. Munich was my favorite of those, but none were what I would consider great movies. I was glad to see the awards spread out so much instead of a movie that was just ok dominating the whole thing like in other years.
We babysat James for the Askews while they were checking out Oregon this weekend. Except for the constant barfing due to acid reflux, he was really easy to deal with...not much fussing, goes to sleep easy and lets you sleep in a bit, and is cute and silly enough to even make you forgive all the barf. Cyndi, being the brave woman she is, tackled having all 3 Askew kids by herself for the last day. Talk about a crash course in mommying.
The Amazing Race is on. I think I should be able to watch it all this season.
Arrested Development is still not on. That makes Franklin cry.
I saw an Oingo Boingo tribute band a few weeks ago. They rocked!
We went to see my sister Amy sing at a fundraiser event for her high school choir trip. Her trio sounded good, and there were a few other girls that did too. There was also a good number of people who shouldn't have been singing solo or with the whole choir.
I'm still continuing my job search even though O.C. probation didn't work out for me this time around. This should be a full post so I'm not going to say much more on it until I can do it justice.
Present time.
We decided to go on an outting and drove over to d-land. We walked around for a bit. We took James on Winnie the Pooh (twice) and Pirates. Good times, Good times.
We picked up James from Casa de Askew, hung out at our apartment and got everything set up for the youngsters weekend with us. Then we headed up to the ALH to see Amy sing. For the most part the solos, duets, and trios sounded good and some even great. There was however the occasional singer who should not ever think about trying out for Am. Idol. We had fun and the desserts were tasty too.
Then as I walked inside I noticed the whole apartment had been clean, dishes washed and put away, clutter cleared, trash taken out etc. There was also a card on the coffee table and my sweetie waiting for me. =)
Then it was off to the yard to tear down the shed. I got to use a pick ax thing which was really fun. We demolished the thing. Now my mom just needs to get a large create thing so we can put all the scraps and rocks and yard clippings in it and have it all hauled away.
I only had minor abrasions. A nail got my leg and a piece of wood stabbed me in the hand. Other than that just some bruises and a lot of dirt.
Play Ball!
Moe, James and Drew
Crystal and Cole
at Disneyland. We had a great time. We went on Small World, rode the "horsey's", Winnie the Pooh ride, and I took Abby and Drew on Roger Rabbit since James cannot sit own his own yet Moe and James couldn't go on the ride. Good Times.
On Saturday we decided to get out and go somewhere. Cyndi has never been to the race track and it has been years since Paul has gone so we decided to head up to Santa Anita. This is the best parking price we have seen in a long time only $4. We headed to the enterance and what do you know some man is handing out free general admission (normally $5 per person) SCORE.
Friday brought me a day of fun. I was subbing for a third grade class in Orange Unified. Everything was going fine until first recess. A girl came back from speech early and said she wasn't feeling well and can she go to the nurse. It was right before recess so I believed she was really sick. She was in the nurses office for all of recess and came back about 10 min. after recess was over. She handed me the note that said she didn't have a fever and no one was at home.
Elly Anne McMillan arrived at 4:00 pm this afternoon (Friday), weighing 7 lb. 11 oz, 19 1/2 inches long. Mom, Dad and Elly are all doing great. Congratulations!
Sadly the night ended a bit early because my in-laws puppy was sick and needed to be taken to the doggy doctor (she passed away a few days later). She will be missed. 
