Chili Cookoff

Rich and I each made a batch of chili for my company's annual charity event. Mine was the first atempt at a recommended recipe. Um...yeah. I voted for his. We didn't win, but it was fun.

Marble

These things aren't meant to fire marbles, but Drew had to try. I started by drilling into the marble, but that wasn't working, so I drilled through the side of the gun instead.

There, I fixed it

The pull cord kept coming out, so I replaced it.

Storage advances

I just picked up a new 2TB hard drive this week, but decided to check the capacity on an older hard drive since I have a 2-port SATA dock now. Check it out - 134 Petabytes. In case you were wondering, that's huge. If 2TB of data storage is worth $100, this drive would be worth almost $7Million.

New Kindle Cover

I needed something to tuck the Kindle in other than a quart sized ziploc bag. I scoured the internet and decided that buying was just too painfully expensive. So I made one out of random and only slightly coordinating fabric. I used some flannel for the lining and a fat quarter I had lying around for the exterior. The binding is likely my least favorite part of it. A light fabric seems a little out of place. Whatever. For less than an hour of effort, I have something to toss the Kindle in so I can throw it in a bag. I may add a little button latch of some kind.

The summer harvest

Yep, that's the whole thing.

A better bunny

Amy and Drew found 2 of these little guys hiding in the bushes right by the path we walk on. They were adorable, and I got very, very close to get this shot.

Bunny

Lots of jackrabbits out tonight. 

Paint!

Park shovel

The Bay Bridge

Yesterday on my way to Michelle's bridal shower.

Happy birthday!

One of drew's friends had her party at the Roseville aquatic center. We were afraid it would be cold, but the weather was perfect.

My soccer team

2 wins and a tie on Saturday.  They're going to have a great season.

Jog pops

Drew's school had a jog a thin today. Here he is afterwards enjoying a popsicle with friends afterwards.

Legos

Drew got some Legos for an early birthday present. I helped find pieces, but he put it all together.

Bad kitty!

What does she think she's after?

Cats like strawberries?

Swimmers

Drew and his friend at the pool. They were dipping their hair in the water and using their heads as sponges to drop water on the concrete. Kids.

First grade

After the laughter comes tears, when we left. But he's in class with friends, so he'll be fine.

First day of 1st grade

Already doing work!