Slackers Anonymous

Hi. My name's Marty and I am a slacker. It's been 41 days since my last post. I don't know how I keep getting off track. I can't use the excuse that I haven't had anything new to post, cause I've had lots happen between then and now. Eureka! I've just been far too busy. Yeah, that's it!

So just what has been keeping me so busy lately?

We've had several soccer games. Aiden scored a goal in one. He's doing much better, but still a typical 4-year-old when it comes to distractions. He had team pictures and we took him for additional soccer pictures (really not necessary, but I don't recall making that decision on my own).

Then the following weekend, we went for family pictures. Those turned out okay, but I think I'm tired of the same-old studio pictures. Next time, I think we'll find somewhere more exciting.

I also had another birthday. I'm not sure how old I am at this point, but it feels old. Oddly though, not as old as I felt last b-day. Thanks for those of you who offered your well-wishes. My gift … I will be learning how to play the guitar. Having never played a musical instrument, this is surely going to be quite an adventure.

We (for some reason or another) typically have a party this time of year. This year, much to my delight, it happened to be with a Halloween theme. We had loads of people attend and of course extended our invitation to their children. One guest who had stepped outside commented, "it looks like Chuck E. Cheese exploded in there!" But everyone, with our without children, seemed to have a good time. I know I did!

This weekend we went to a pumpkin patch. There was oodles to do there and the boys really enjoyed themselves. Ethan reveled in the train ride and the hayride; Aiden relished panning for rocks and picking out a couple of pumpkins that we carved tonight.

So that's just some of the highlights. We've had some more trivial matters too, but I won't bore you with those today.

Can't wait to post again soon,
Marty