Painting Completed, August Wrap-up

With the last touchup of paint, our house now sits idle (for the moment) for improvements. The color, Banyan Tree (a little green, a little olive), looked a little bright going on, but once it dried, it looks super--especially when compared to when we first bought the house two years ago. Michael took two days off from ADP and helped our friend (and professional painter) with all the work, so we finished a lot faster and under budget (I think).

Aaron is spending Monday through Wednesday with Grandma Asay in Keizer, his first extended absense from us since Edward was born. Sounds like he's having a good time, except for when he cried before attempting to ride the carousel in Riverfront park--but I cried too when I learned it was being built. And after having him back (it's now Friday), his speech seems more refined and clear; I guess he had to take his language to the next level in order to be understood with G&G.

Edward (who just cut his first two teeth in the last week or so) also stayed with the babysitter tonight so M&M could enjoy their anniversary out on the town. Bowling at Sunset Lanes, and dinner at The Olive Garden (Meg really wanted to go--but I think she was more interested in hitting Monstruck across the street for some of their divine chocolate). We played three games alltogether, but the last proved the best as we pushed each other to unbelievably high scores: 125 for Michael, and 109 for Meg. Dinner was ok, as expected.

Meg bought Michael a new (well, used) jogger to replace the old heap-o'-junk that fell apart (and still sits in the garage collecting spider webs). So Saturday morning runs with the boys (well, one at a time, I suppose) are back on the agenda. Michael has missed these runs for months now, so it will be refreshing to be able to hit the real running trails again.

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