Play House

Brad constructed this awesome little house for Connor, complete with attic, mailbox, bathroom, and chimney.

Connor was so pleased with it that he took it to school for Show-n-Share. Or rather, we brought it to school for him.

A cardboard box goes a long way in the hands of an expert.

Book Worm

This was the super-cute scene I came upon last night. Connor can't get enough of the Captain Underpants books and reads all the time. I don't know what I like more - the footie pajamas, the bean bag chair, or the stuffed bunny tucked under his arm.

I just love to see a kid who can't keep his nose out of a book.

Change the Sign

I got a big kick out of this sign on the side of the M&H on Main in Mandan.

Real Guys Wear Pink

Dylan really wanted pink hair. He's 10 years old, so I thought, "What's the harm?"

Don't tell Grandpa.

Trouble on the Highway

Saturday was a big day for me, with four dance teams competing in Jamestown. I had to be there early, and hit the road at 6:30 am. By 7:30 am, my car was dead at Exit 230.

Luckily, one of my dance families saw me and stopped. I hopped in with them and made it to Jamestown in time. I caught a ride home with another family at the end of the day.

The family who picked me up also generously offered to loan us their car trailer to bring my car home, which we did yesterday. How nice of them, especially since we had been quoted $450 to have it towed.

Here are some pics of Brad using a hand-winch to get it up on the trailer.

If something like this HAS to happen, things couldn't have gone much better. I made it to my event, my teams danced well, the weather cooperated, and we had plenty of time to take care of this on Sunday. The bad news: $3300 for a replacement engine. Yikes. But still cheaper than a new car.

Sociopath Love Song

Kris Kitko is one of my longest and dearest friends in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD.

She's also a crazy-talented songwriter and musician. Here's a vid she uploaded yesterday. Funny stuff. Plus, get a load of the flashy pickin'.