Monday in Phoenix

Lincoln loves swim-time with his Mommy.

We've had a big weekend in Phoenix.  It took Lincoln two days to get back into the routine, but he was an all-star on Saturday and Sunday.  Haley had a couple of soccer matches on Saturday, and another one on Sunday that we got to enjoy (Lincoln stayed home... either too late or too much sun).  The scores weren't too good, but Haley played well.

Haley in hot pursuit of the ball.

Lincoln has continued to enjoy the pool. Without his Exersaucer, we've had to find some other things for him to do that he doesn't bore him quickly. Swimming has provided that for him and us. He's still not interested in splashing, but we'll work on that some other time.  The pool is situated very conveniently with about half of the pool in the afternoon shade which allows us to keep from covering him with sunscreen.  

On Sunday afternoon and evening we had our mega-birthday party for Great Grandpa Mullen, me, Elise & Haley.  We had some good food and some good times hanging out.  Elise and Paul are doing well and enjoying their first week of marriage.  It's funny how Jenn and I haven't been able to see them in many months, and after next weekend, we'll have seen them three times in a two-week span.  Crazy.

Jenn and I have had lots of opportunities to read to Lincoln, as well, on this trip. Right now we're in the middle of The Swiss Family Robinson in one of his Disney Books. I'd mentioned in a previous post how some of the stories are politically incorrect.  In this summary of The Swiss Family Robinson they make special mention of the family praying for thanksgiving and protection.  I'm not sure if they'll include that portion of the story in the movie that's set to come out next year.  It's funny to watch him while we're reading to him because he'll often play with his toys or do a lot of "talking" which may lead you to believe he's not interested in being read to, but as soon as we stop reading to him he looks at us as if to say, "Go on..." And then we get back to the story and he often gets back to his toys or "talking." It's quite humorous.

Morning Story Time: The Swiss Family Robinson

Today Jenn and I drove around to look at some of Scottsdale and WOW! are there some amazing homes and developments around here. We drove over to Pinnacle Peak and saw a gated community called Troon with unbelievable homes and a golf course. There were gigantic homes with (by Scottsdale's standards) enormous yards. The only bummer about the yards is that they're full of cacti. Anyway, we estimated that the homes are worth several millions, but you know what they say, if you have to ask...  Who knows, maybe when we're ready to purchase a second home we'll look into it.

On completely separate subjects:  1) I never thought I'd see a Jim Tressel coached team win a Big Ten game against an upper-tier opponent 45-7.  Saturday is going to be HUGE!  2)  Brady Quinn Time ought to be fast approaching.