Guess Who Came to Parker's Basketball Practice Last Night?

Parker was SO EXCITED when the Oregon Duck showed up at his basketball practice last night! His University of Oregon attending coach had some connections that scored them a visit and the boys were all in Sports Heaven for 40 minutes. They got to play Bump, Around the World, and a scrimmage with the Duck. This video shows Parker beating the Duck at the Bump game. The Duck wasn't happy about it.

I kept a careful watch on the Duck knowing how he beat up that other mascot earlier in the year. I've heard the Duck's been through some rehabilitation and couldn't harm a furry marmot now if he wanted to (although the Oregon sports teams could beat furry marmots any day.) In any case, I was prepared to show the Duck my moves if it came to that.

The Duck needs some more coaching in the "no contact" rules. Although, I think Parker enjoyed the spin around.

Parker had a lot of fun pulling on the Duck's tail. Um...hello! He should know better than to mess with the Duck. The Duck got him back...but I let it slide this once.

I'm pretty sure this was his favorite practice ever!

May Bob the Tadpole Rest in Peace

Poor Bob the Tadpole didn't live long. He brought much joy to Parker since joining us on February 17th. A few days ago he met his demise like many tadpoles do (apparently). He now rests in our backyard. May his little tadpole self rest in peace.

Donations can be made to the "Buy Parker Another Tadpole Fund" at the Bank of Mom. ;-)

Miss Frizz

The kids have been enjoying the nicer weather. They've been happy to get back on the trampoline. Lauren did some somersaults on the trampoline and ended up with this fro. She looks a bit like a lion in this picture...a nice lion.

Lowden the Marine Biologist

Me, A Marine Biologist

by Lowden Hansen

When I grow up, I want to have the exiting occupation of a marine biologist. I will be able to go around the world, studying marine animals. I will learn a lot about the ocean. I get to do things for the animals in it.

I will travel the world, studying animals from jellyfish to blue whales. I will search the seabed for new life. I'll see things few get to experience. I'll have lots of fun.

I will learn a lot about the ocean. I may learn things impossible to imagine. The ocean has many secrets, if we search for them.

I will do big things for all marine life. I might save a very rare species of fish.

I could stop whales from dying of poison. These are all the things I could do as a marine biologist.

We are all VERY supportive!

Souvenirs

I went to the coast this last weekend with some girlfriends. I brought the kids a few souvenirs (not beach-like souvenirs...just things I knew they would like).

Do you think Bennett likes his?

My two monkeys! He named it "Cutie Monkey". I'm sure Cutie Monkey will make fast friends with Cutie Bear and Cutie Dog.

Here is Lauren with the sleep mask I bought her. She's slept with it on every night since!

I'll try to post some pictures of the other boys with their goodies later.

Also, the boys are feeling better...and have went back to school. Greg's still on the mend.

Another Sick Day

Lowden and Parker were visited by the barfing blues last night. They are both home sick today. Greg seems to have picked it up too and didn't get much sleep last night. I hope they feel better soon!

Grandma Lynda Came to Visit!

We were all so happy to have Grandma Lynda with us for the weekend!

We've all missed her so much. She took us out to eat on Friday night at our favorite restaurant.

Thanks Grandma!!!

She played games with the kids, convinced Bennett to try out Lowden's old bike (with training wheels of course), and made us some yummy Grandma food!

We were all sad to see her go this morning...