Dancey Dance Video
Caroline did a demonstration of her “I Love You” dance at the end of class yesterday.  Coordinated, not yet.  Adorable, oh yes, she’s there.

Cub Scout Space Derby
This one’s for Darrald.  I promised to get the video of D’s rocket online.  Better late than never…

The 1st Grade Thanksgiving Performance
Here it is, grandmas and grandpas.  Mrs. Geiger’s 1st grade class performs the ABC’s of Thanksgiving.  Darren’s “B” in case you need prompting to pay attention.

What works for me – travel entertainment
I have a minivan.  There, I admit it.  What I refuse to have is a permanently installed entertainment system in it.  My kids watch too much TV at home as it is.  They don’t need more mind-killing cartoons on the way to the grocery store.  I admit, they are loud and rambunctious in the car on occasion, but it beats the video coma. Any trip of 3 hours or more is another story.  When we were getting ready for the 9-plus hour trip to Wisconsin / Minnesota in 2007, we bought a two-screen portable DVD player.  The screens can play the same or different shows, and it keeps the kids quiet. Â

What’s for dinner? Week of 11/15/09
I’m even a day early.  Who knew. Saturday – Ham and Potato Soup Sunday – K of C Spaghetti Dinner Monday – Pork Chops, cheesy potato casserole, green beans Tuesday – Leftovers Wednesday – Tequila Lime Chicken and Rice Thursday – Leftovers Friday – BBQ pork in crockpot