Sister-in-Law Visiting

This week the Sister In Law and her two young children, aged 6 and 4, arrived for a visit.  The house is currently full of children, which is a good thing.  They are fun to have around and our girls love playing with them.  They are also the source of great stories.

Earlier in the week Marie, Kaylee and my Sister-In-Law went to the store, leaving me alone with the four younger children.  We decided to play Hide-and-Seek.  I am 'It', of course, and after searching (not too hard) I decide to let them 'win'.  So, I shout out "Wow, you sure are good hiders.  I'm going to count to ten and then I'll just give up.'

"1", I say.  "2", I call out.  "5", I call out, trying to be funny.

Suddenly, a small voice from behind the couch hollers, "No, 3 comes next!"

Fire Muster!

Today the girls and I attended the Lakewood Fire Muster.  We had a good time visiting the booths and taking part in the activities.  In particular, the girls enjoyed the area where they pick out a bear, then send the bear to see "the doctor".  There they don a hair net, surgeon's mask, and gloves and "treat" the bear listening with stethoscopes, etc.  It was fun.

Marie was also there manning the Macaroni Kid booth. Not many people from Broomfield attended, Lakewood is just a bit too far south.  However, it is a single day event and only 5 hours.  The weather was great, up until the last half hour when rain threatened.  While the vendors packed up, the girls and I headed to Which Wich for lunch.

Otherwise, it's been a busy time at work.  We struggle to accomplish things with what little resources we ahve available.  It is a testament to our team the successes we have.  Otherwise, there is not much else to report.

New Career Option -- Booth Stud!

Today was the 10th Annual Broomfield Trail days. My wife had a booth there for Macaroni Kid. Towards the end it was getting a bit so she called me over to take over the booth.  It was highly successful (ok, only two women signed up, but that is a form of success), and so I'm looking into a career as a professional Booth Stud.

I think it has possibilities.  The hat might cost extra.  Actually, the hat costs more than I do, but we are working out a bundle deal with the two of us together.  So, take a gander at the picture to the left and feel free to leave comments or send an email if your in need of my services to stand at a booth and hawk your products.  Rates are reasonable, but I'm highly skilled so I rarely work for free.

At the 10th Annual Broomfield Trail Days we had a good time.  First, there was free bagels, fruit and water.  Second, there was the park where the girls climbed over the equipment and we all played 'Tag'.   Thirdly, there were prizes toward the end.  Fourthly, the trails around the Broomfield Commons, which are long and windy...great for biking, running or walking, plus soccer and football fields, a dog park.  And lots of high plains grasslands.  When visiting, do keep dogs on a leash as there are coyotes in the area and, although they will leave humans alone (unless we are stupid and approach them), dogs might approach them and cause issues.  Lastly, there were several friendly vendors present, including my wife at Macaroni Kids.