Flashback

Last week, cousin Mackenzie had her 5th birthday party at the skating rink. Everything was just as I remembered it. The flashing colored lights, the worn out skates, the wood paneling in the party room, the metal fence that guarded the "snack bar" from the nearby skaters... The crazy thing is, this wasn't the skating rink we grew up going to. I think every skating rink is built exactly the same.

Even the bathroom was in tip-top shape.
Actually, it felt like we were back in Ethiopia for a second.

Grammy and Poppa were swarmed by the kids. Here is a shot of poppa with all four.

Easton, Harrison, and Aiden skated around several times together. I say skated, but it was really more like ran. The wheels on their skates were tightened down so much that they were more like heavy shoes than roller skates.

Easton even joined in the race around the track. Besides the 8 year old that actually skated, he held his own out there.

Catherine got in on the skating action as well, broken arm and all. I am not sure that it was the wise thing to do, but she had a great time doing it!

Sophie only made it one lap around before she had enough.


Nine of the ten grandkids on Erin's side of the family...

Things have been pretty crazy around here lately. From collecting what seems like endless stool samples for Addis' lab work to potty training Sophie, it has been a bit stinky as well. Sophie is finally catching on after ruining the carpet in several rooms of the house. Being the stubborn one of the four, we knew that once she decided she was ready, she would do it. And, she has done it. Yea Sophie! She is even sleeping and napping in panties.