Early Turkey Day

I didn't post last week because at least half of my audience was here for Thanksgiving, or at least the weekend before the holiday. The boys had an awesome time with their grandparents and Auntie Megan and Aiden enjoyed spending time being a terror with his cousin. The women folk went out shopping on a daily basis, so V's dad and I managed to play a couple of rounds of golf. I'm sure V's shopping skills were honed, but I can't say the same for my golf skills. Nonetheless, I enjoyed getting out and playing.

Our company departed before TG, so our immediate family had a nice turkey dinner with a few fixins. Vanessa and Aiden even made a pumpkin pie (if it had been pecan I would have eaten too much of it all by myself, and I certainly don't need that). EWG even enjoyed a taste of his first Thanksgiving dinner. It was actually nice to not be so stuffed after the traditional turkey dinner.

Lately I've been really, really busy after work. I joined a band. Mostly I play the drums, but sometimes I pick up a guitar or vocals. We just usually play to our strengths depending on who shows up to be in the band. I guess I should mention that I'm talking about the video game Rockband ... sorry, I couldn't resist.

So last night I had one of those "in-the-weeds" dreams about playing the video game and slept horribly. Tonight, I've decided that I should do something else before immediately going to bed in order to assuage those kind of dreams. Hopefully updating my blog will do the trick.

Sweet Rock-n-Roll dreams,
Marty

Since my last post...

We went to our church for their Fall Festival, i.e., Halloween celebration. Aiden dressed as the Red Power Ranger. I don't really understand his infatuation with Power Rangers since, to my knowledge, he's only seen about two episodes. Ethan was dressed in an adorable monkey costume that his Granny made for him. We then came home and Aiden and I walked around the cul-de-sac and did the traditional trick-or-treat gig. Although we hit far fewer houses than we did last year, I think it was just about right.

The first weekend of this month Aiden had his last soccer game. The score was tied, but only because I was trying to be nice to the other team that evidently had a coach who wasn't too knowledgeable about the rules for Under 5 soccer. The Tigers received their participation medals and posed for a few final pics. Unfortunately, some of the player won't be returning to play soccer (hopefully not because they had a bad coach). And, as I'm scheduled to deploy before his next season, Aiden isn't sure he wants to play next season if I'm not his coach. I'm flattered! About half of the team went to Peter Piper Pizza for a team celebration afterwards. It was a nice way to finish off the season.

Aiden had his first sleepover. Aiden and his best buddy in our neighborhood decided they would camp in the backyard. We pitched a tent and made a campfire in the fire pit table. And what campfire would be complete without making s'mores? After playing with the marshmallow forks in the fire for quite some time, the boys decided they'd had enough of "camping." They ultimately opted for the comfort of the great indoors.

The next day, I had to work at the Randolph Air Force Base airshow. Vanessa brought the boys up to the airshow later in the afternoon and I ditched my post and spent time with them (Really, I was done with my shift). Aiden has been to an airshow before, but he's finally at the age when seeing the different aircraft actually peak his interest. I think he tested out every pilot seat he could get to.

Finally, Aiden and I took in our second theatre production. This time it was "The Snow Dragon." It wasn't too bad and conveyed a pretty good message. This will mark the final play in the half-season package we purchased. Since I'll be gone, Vanessa and Aiden will be attending the final two plays.

And what posting would be complete without mentioning what's upcoming in my life? Vanessa's parents are coming for a pre-Thanksgiving visit. As always, we look forward to spending time with them. And I'm sure they're looking forward to spending time with their grandsons.

If you don't hear from me before Thanksgiving, have a great one.

Gobble?

Marty