Out of Hand: February 2023

Braces Off!

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

I scheduled this not realizing it was Ash Wednesday. They took extra long. So he missed the ash distribution at school; but he looks like a new man:

They had him write us a thank you note and put it in the mail.

They also gave him a chocolate, a balloon, and a $10 Amazon gift card. And they sang to him.

Monday, February 27, 2023

Who doesn’t like to be in the driver’s seat? Sol made a break for it the moment he was set down in the van. He’s speedy and determined. Not much of a baby anymore…

Also notice how he and the Fifth both answer “Yes!” below. He is our first child to say “yes” before “no.”

Friday, February 24, 2023

Referenced in a recent homily, we showed him this ridiculous commercial. This was his response:

He also was playing with cable ties and accidentally trapped himself. So, naturally we took pictures before cutting them.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

For in fire gold and silver are tested, and worthy people in the crucible of humiliation.

-Sirach 2

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

I received this gem today. DH had the day off with the kids and went to the beach:

He has an affinity for opposite looking females.

He’ll choose us if only blondes are around.

Monday, February 20, 2023

The three amigos:

Sunday, February 19, 2023

She ran around with her many friends and ate candy and danced a few with her doting father. She is one gifted and blessed girl!

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

We tried to out-do last year.

[In February of 2006, we had a terrible Valentine's Day due to issues which have long since resolved. So, now...]

We've decided to have a good Valentine's Day every year going forward.

We stayed at the Ritz at Salt Creek Beach. Upon arrival, there were about fifteen attendants, each smiling and asking to help us with things. We were given flutes of champagne and asked if we would like an "amenity." I asked if they charge for the amenity. When they said, "no," we said, "yes, please!" This is what they brought:

Our room was upgraded to a "partial ocean view," which was really a full ocean view. There isn't a bad view to be had on this piece of property! [We are hooked on the Marriott rewards program.]