Staying over in Socorro, NM

We are on our way to Colorado for 3 weeks of vacation. While in New Mexico, we saw rainbows that were amazing! So much so that we found a motel and got a room that overlooked the colorful view.

Phoebe almost filled the camera up.

Over the air

Since we live in a bigger city, we are capable of receiving great signal for over the air television. Even better, we get more channels from PBS than we got paying for cable.
The digital antenna was originally above the TV, but Mike moved it to the attic. We get better reception and we don't have the long sticks hanging out above the television. Plus, if we ever move the set or get another, that antenna is running through out the house in the existing coax cable.
We save major bucks, get better content, and less reruns.
Mike is currently making a dedicated computer for the TV. We will watch online content in high-def. Hulu, YouTube, Netflix, and other online sites offer great content. Plus, we can surf the internet together as a family. We envision Phoebe doing school research, and together as a family, we can enjoy the process of learning and finding appropriate information.

upcycled toy

We love our hand-held water misters. In this hot environment, we aren't crazy enough to leave the house without one. Sarah bought us these purse sized ones, but ours didn't last through the season last year. This year, it is a baby rattle. All glued close with colored plastic beads, Renée loves it.
Phoebe was tickled pink when Renée was playing Strong Woman with it.

Toys from the weirdest things

It is amazing what Renée will play with for a long time. She loves to make noise and bang things together. She is now playing more and more with her voice. Check her out finding the various sounds the yogurt container makes.

Cola explosion

Friends brought dinner over and we finished off the evening with a cola explosion. Phoebe caught it on video.

Playground

Yesterday morning was cooler and there was a breeze; perfect for watering the landscape and a trip to the playground. Renée had so much fun! Her first time in the big swing was a huge hit and Phoebe riding down the slides with her was some of the cutest!

They are so much fun to see together. You can see their love for each other.

Just plain freaky!

I just can't go into how disturbing this toy is.

On so many levels this is just wrong and disturbing!