Ring of Fire: Eclipse 2012

We've been pretty busy lately.  Logan has had lots of activities and is finishing up his last week of Kindergarten.  He goes on a field trip to the zoo on Wednesday and there's a small graduation ceremony on Thursday for his class.  Megan keeps us busy the rest of the time.  She has become a very chatty, active little toddler. 

Last night we took some time to head to the park and watch the Eclipse.  Albuquerque was in a prime viewing spot for the Ring of Fire Eclipse.  The moon didn't completely cover the sun, there was a bright ring left around the moon.  We took some welding goggles, borrowed from my parents, and headed to the park.  There was plenty of time to play before and during the eclipse.  From start to finish it was about an hour.  The kids were more interested in playing with Daddy. 

Here's some pictures of the eclipse.  It was very cool and Logan really like it.

Busy.....

We've been busy!  That's for sure!  Logan's Explora class started this semester, he and Dan build something at Lowes every other weekend.  Megan started walking which opens a whole new world of trouble, Dan's busy at work, and I've taken on the role of Co Director for our church's art gallery.  Busy-yep that's us.  Here's a quick recap of the past month or so. 

 Sometimes when Megan and I have time, we got to story time or we head to the aquarium to check on the fish while Logan is in school.  Once the mornings get a little warmer we'll go to the zoo too. 

 Yep it is cold in the mornings, on one of our trips to the botanical gardens we spotted 2 ducks standing on the frozen pond with the fish swimming below.  They walked a little further and eventually fell through the ice. 

 We've made time for reading.....

 .....for grooming....

 .....and more reading.

 There were Valentine's Day balloons.....

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 ...and afternoon walks.....

...and time for just being silly in sunglasses Daddy brings home from work.

Christmas Vacation

Logan had a little over 2 weeks off for Christmas vacation.  It started with freezing temperatures, fevers, colds and snow.  At least everyone got sick and got it out of the way before Christmas.  By the time Christmas Eve rolled around we were all better, mostly.  We went to church on Christmas Eve.  Logan and Megan participated in the pageant as sheep this year. 

 Ready for church on Christmas Eve. 

 Logan as a sheep. 

 Megan was a wandering sheep and didn't stay put well, she heard there were cookies after the pageant.

 Later that night, we hung up our stockings.

 Christmas morning, Santa had come. 

 This was the only gift Megan opened on her own.  She wasn't interested in other gifts after this one. 

 A Cinderella doll.

Logan asked Santa for a stuffed Lightning McQueen and Mater. 

 Logan opening his other big gift.  He asked for Lightning McQueen luggage. 

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The rest of our vacation was spent at home or doing things close to home.  

 We did some reading......

 ....made messes.....

 .....went indoor/glow in the dark mini golfing with cousins.  Logan won with 79 strokes for an 18 hole mini golf course.  Probably won't go pro anytime soon.......

 ....more reading.....

...trips to the Zoo and Aquarium.

Logan returns to school tomorrow, Dan and I will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary and Megan will play.  Sounds fun!