Pet frog

Jr's pet frog died a little over a week ago.( not the one in the pic, we still have it and it is alive) We were told to give it tropical fish flakes. It didn't eat and the poor thing starved. We replaced it and got a new type of food tor it. We were told we were given bad advice the first time, African Dwarf frogs are bottom feeders and need something that sinks. So we got shrimp pellets. Miceles had a pet frog named Spot for a few years as a kid and that is what Spot ate. Well Foggy Frog #2 was not eating those either. They sank to the bottom of the tank and the frog didn't touch them. They start to dissolve after a few hours and after a few days have what looks like mold all over them.

Fearing the death of our second frog I went to a pet store and got what they recommended, frog and tadpole food. Duh right? I came home that night and totally cleaned the tank. Changed the water, rinsed the rocks, did everything by the book. Then fed it some of the new food. Two days later and still it has not eaten anything. I'm going to have to clean moldy bits out again.


Tomorrow I am going to buy blood worms. I read online that they like those. We'll see. I feel bad for the frogs but am also getting fairly frustrated. Blood worms are our last shot. I'd take advice if there is any out there.

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Junior's party

Today was Jr's birthday party. Grandma Nancy made the cake and food, all wonderful! It was homemade pizza, how couldn't it be.
Lots of family came to help is celebrate. Jr did not cry or get too scared when it was time to sing him happy birthday. (first Time yet) He blew out his candles and ate cake. Then it was time to open presents! First came the gifts from grandma April and Grandpa Steve. He got two Kung Zhu Zhus and a Battle Arena! He loves it. After that, all the rest of the gifts were just okay. He even told is he didn't want one of his gifts. Oh well, I know he will like them in a few days. The Zhu Zhus are pretty cool, both kids like them and they are not terribly annoying. Hungry Hungry Hippos was also pretty well received once it was put together and being played by the grown up boys. (Daddy, Fidel and Uncle Salim)

All in all I think this has been Jr's best birthday yet. He is old enough to completely understand everything. We had a good birthday day. The party at school and movie afterwards was great! The birthday party today went well and Jr enjoyed it all. My house it a mess as evidence of the party, but it is not a big deal. It's worth it for Jr to feel so special and be so happy.

Oh, and Jr got a haircut today, he looks so handsome!

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Junior's birthday

Yesterday was Jr's fourth birthday. It's hard to believe that 4 years have gone by since he was born and was a teeny tiny baby. November 10, 2006 was a beautiful day similar to how it was yesterday. Two days later when we took him home it was snowing though!

Yesterday his class had a Pancakes and Pajamas Party. Not for his birthday, but it worked out perfectly since he loves pancakes and wearing pajamas! When we got home Jr got his first gift, a pet frog from Sal's mom! It has a nice tank and light and Jr likes it. When charged with naming it, Froggy Frog was all Jr could come up with.

KJ went with Grandma Dawn and Sal and I took our special birthday boy out. We got some food then took him to see Megamind. The movie was fun and Jr had a blast. Then he got to stay up late playing video games with daddy before I read him a story and he went to bed.

I think he had a good day! Party on Saturday! I will be spending my entire day off preparing for that ha!

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Pizza

Sunday afternoon we made pizza for lunch. Junior and Rina of course wanted to help. KJ floored the dough, counter, and everything else, including the floor. Jr helped roll the dough out, and spread the sauce. They both added cheese and toppings. Then we baked it in the oven. I also learned that asking a 4 year old to look through the oven window to determine if the pizza is done is not a good idea. I am not sure if he even looked, rather I believe he look

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Making Bread with Grandma!

Yesterday Grandma made her delicious rolls. Karina was very interested in the kneading, she pushed a stool right up to the counter to help. Grandma gave her a little ball it dough and she kneaded, and patted and rolled it for a while. Of course nothing can be made in her presence without her tasting it. So she did that. Then when all was done she helped wipe down the counter top. That was exhausting, so much so she had to rest her head while cleaning.

Silly girl!

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Halloween

The costumes Grandma made turned out great! They were super cute and original. I love home made costumes. No one else, ever will have these costumes, but aside from that they are just special. It's fun to plan and fun to make them. (unless You do as I do and procrastinate)

I love Halloween because typically boring people like me get to be creative and play make believe like a small kid again. It's the one time when I really can play with my children like dolls and put them in crazy clothes just for fun, and they love it! There are so many fun things to do in October! Apple picking, pumpkin patches, carving pumpkins, Halloween parties and trick or treating are just a few!

Thursday was freezing for trick or treat. (Is Columbus the only place to do trick or treat on the Thursday before Halloween?) The kids were both pretty cold. We started late and ended early, Karina was shivering and Jr whined about how cold he was. It was not that fun. They enjoyed passing out candy back at the house though so all was not lost!



Saturday we went to the zoo for Boo at the Zoo. The kids wore costumes and got candy. Some of the animals had pumpkins. It was fun and much warmer then Thursday. Jr still complained that he was chilly, I think he is a warm weather kind of person. Salim and Keleigh came over Saturday night after the kids were in bed and we dressed in costumes and played Monopoly. So now we have a bunch of candy to eventually eat and super hero costumes for make believe activities. I'm a little sad Halloween is over, but the holiday season is just beginning!