A Falling Chandelier

Mom took me to Phantom of the Opera on Saturday for my birthday present. It was very good! The last scene was the very best and made it work the entire price of the ticket. Our Phantom was spectacular. In the playbill we noticed that there was different guy playing Phantom just the previous week. I have no idea how they would compare, but I sure am glad we got to see the guy we did. Mom and I were very impressed.

Owen had a blast when Uncle Ash and Marcie came over Saturday evening after supper. We met them at Famous Dave's (yum!). Ash played ring around the rosie with Owen and threw him up in the air. Owen just keep saying, "Again!" Grandma, Marcie, Scott and I had a great time laughing at them both.

Also, a very important day in our family....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!

It's also Derek Stovern's birthday today. Happy Birthday, Derek!

It's a BOY!

Congratulations to Andy, Tracy and Danica Daniels. Tracy gave birth to Michael Andrew today. He weighed in at 8 lb. 7 oz. and is 20.5 inches long!

Curb Appeal

We've had a few landscapers come and check out our front yard this week. We'd like to have something else done there and cover up the concrete of the front porch. We're a little nervous to see what the estimates come back as. But hopefully we'll have all estimates next week and see their ideas and if we can afford them. Scott and I are not landscapers, so we're going this route.

Last weekend Scott's parents were up to watch Owen Saturday night while I got to go on a date with my hubby for my birthday. We went to eat at Chianti Grill and saw Angels and Demons. Grandma and Grandpa say Owen was very good....hummm.

Sunday Scott and his dad were busy with projects around the house. Our egress window is now covered. The lawn mower blade got sharpened AND we got our new storm door on! Those two were work horses. It sure is nice to open the front door and have the door there, open the screen, then open the patio door too. It lets a very nice breeze flow through the house.

Mr. Model

Kotula Model

This morning I am taking Owen to work with me. He is going to be the Baby Flair Hair model. At least we're going to try. I hope he sits long enough for a couple quick pictures! I need to remember to bring my hat along too, so he'll wear his hat.

This last weekend we had a lot of fun at Tami and Derek's. We drove out there on Friday in the rain. Saturday was Abby's birthday party. She turned four on Sunday. Owen had so much fun playing with his cousins. They all got to stay up late and play. When we left on Sunday, Owen fell asleep about 20 minutes from their home. He was tired!

Potty Time

We had a huge victory last night. Owen used the big potty for the first time! On Monday for his bath Scott was getting Owen undressed while I was getting his water ready. He runs in and is ready to get in when I asked him if we wants to go potty. He starts peeing on the rug. We'll try again tomorrow. Tuesday basically the same thing happens, but he pees on the towel that has taken the place of the rug until I get it washed. 0-for-2! Wednesday and Thursday we successfully get him to sit on the potty (we count to 10 before he can get off). Then yesterday I was about to 3 and he starts to pee! He points and says pee. Scott and I make a big deal out of it and he seems to care less. He just wants in the tub. He loves his splish-splash. So much in fact that he's began asking for it after every meal these days. At least he's not complaining. Someday I'll probably fight him to take a bath or shower. Hopefully that's a long time from now!

Scott's bell's palsy is still bothering him. He has regained very little movement, if any, in his face. On Monday he'll have had it for 2 weeks. He has been seeing his chiropractor this past week to help with the pain in his neck and shoulders. On Tuesday of next week he has an appointment with the accupuncturist. So we'll see how much that helps. Last night he was able to sleep without any shooting pains. We felt that was a huge plus as he hasn't gotten a good night's rest since this came about.

This morning we went to Menards and bought our storm door (they are having a door sale). It had to be special ordered since we want green to match our front door. It will be so nice to get that in this spring so we can have that and the patio door open to let some fresh air flow through the house.

Big Boy Bed

We bought a big boy bed for Owen today. Scott is off and pick it up in Eagan. We just stopped to check some mattresses out before heading home and ended up buying one. The manager wanted to have us buy today, so he took a good chunk off the original price and added a nice waterproof mattress pad. So, we just did it. Maybe Owen will get interested then, but we're not in any hurry.

This morning we went for a walk around the neighborhood. At 8AM, mind you. Owen wanted his shoes and coat on, so we went for a walk. It was a nice morning to get out!