Yeah, I am still here

So, San Antonio is known for its mountain cedar. The allergies are horrible! Last week got Phoebe. This week got me. Updating has been slow.
Renée has started walking. Phoebe got video of it that she wants to put on her site. Keep your eyes open for that coming soon to a blog near you!
Until then, stay patient.

National Deviled Eggs Day

Who would have thought there was a National Deviled Eggs Day?
Happy NDED! Have a dozen for dinner.

Clean that dryer!

It has been 6 months since I last reminded you to clean your dryer. Save energy and clean out that fire hazard!
Get your vacuum out and really get after it.

2 steps

With her Poppa around, Renée is a very brave girl. She took 2 steps Sunday evening to get to her Poppa where she proceeded to climb over him like he was a little mountain. Her lateral incisors are poking through also. 6 teeth total!

My birthday gift

You won't be able to guess what I am getting for my birthday!
A rebuilt transmission! That's right, the ol' Matrix manual transmission has been making an odd little rattling. I was hoping it was just some loose things around the car, but no! Wednesday we get the car back. Until then, we're a family going nowhere since the truck only seats three.
At least we can get it repaired!
95,000 miles and a rebuild.

Moon Festival

We attended a Moon Festival on Sunday evening. It was quite an interesting experience. Everything was in Chinese and English, including the introductions. Gaby was thrilled with the applause of the audience and the music of the San Antonio Chinese Performance Association. She stood on Mike's legs and swayed to the music. It was so danged cute!
Phoebe liked that music also and the dancers of the Shanghai Dance Group were amazing! She rated them a 10+.
It was a great evening out for the family, but we left before the end of the show because it was Gaby's bedtime. She was getting a little cranky.
No pictures as it was so dark. Good memories, though.

Clothes Alterations

Phoebe is off of school and we worked together making clothes for Renée. Read all about it along with a picture on Phoebe's blog, Clementine.
The sewing was a snap and thank goodness Phoebe had a band-aid. I can't apply snaps without drawing blood.