This morning it's snowing lightly, Ben's in preschool, Ellie is eating an apple and playing, and it's a good time to catch up. In the past few weeks we've visited Mike's hometown of Belair, MD and caught up with a friend of his and his family. Ben got to see the house where Daddy grew up and walk around his high school. The cafeteria was the main point of interest to him since he has stayed for 'Lunch Bunch' a few times at preschool and isn't sure if he likes eating in a lunchroom or not.











Last weekend we visited a firehouse in Upper Darby, PA. One of the firefighters will be our neighbor when we move next month (more about that later). Ben was so excited to spray a real firehose, learn about all of the equipment, and see where firefighters eat and sleep (and of course see a real firepole!).









We've also started going to the YMCA for some much-needed mid-winter exercise complete with childcare. Ben and Ellie weren't too sure about being left there until they broke out the snacks (Applejacks). So much sugar - yikes! And now they'll recognize them at the grocery store. We may be at an age now where it's best to avoid the cereal aisle.




Mike has another Caterpillar show coming up this weekend. This picture is from their last one, right before New Year's at JohnnyBrenda's in Philly.


Off to change Ellie and find where she left her apple...