Thomas On The Go!

Nate has been playing with his Thomas set all morning long. He wanted some pictures so I took some video instead. I think poor Thomas was getting a little low on batteries so his friend was pushing him along. I think Percy got a push too! HA
Endless possibilities of track ideas. We will have to make a big one and video that.

YEA!!!!!!

Well it finally cleared up! I got worried the second day and did not think it was ever going to look normal. The white filtration media REALLY helped in this process. Im a little disapointed in the flow wave maker so I will probably have to return that and get a faster speed. Its all about the current in reef tanks so they say. Found out my live rocks was shipped out yesterday so I am just waiting around for those! Hopefully there is a free starfish, crab, or shrimp on them for the ride HAHA
I forgot to paint the background to avoid all the cords and stuff, so I will have to put a paper backing on there.
(Hey Jamie, its amazing how fast the days go by when you have a fun hobby to work on tee hee)

Little Tool Man

Nathan got a mini tool set from Santa and he put it to good use today. I found a box (until we get some wood) for him to put his nails and screws in. He did an amazing job! Used the screw driver perfectly and carefully nailed the nails in. With his tongue sticking out and his safety glasses on, he was determined to build something.

No Visual

Well after almost 3 hours of pre-mixing and figuring out the values of the salt gravity with the hydrometer I finally got it done. I know it looks scarry right now but that is normal. It already looks cleaner this morning then when the shot was taken. I have a micro sponge in the filter to help get that 'cloud' out. It looks like a giant cotten ball and it works quite well.
Here is also a belated pictures of Nate at the Petsmart picking out some fish for the oher tank. Santa was walking around and he gave him a highfive. Nate said, "um santa dont forget my light saver" Dad and I were laughing hysterically.

Merry Christmas!!!!!!

What a wonderful day! Mom and dad got here around 7:30 and Nate was still asleep. We got the coffee ready and then dad went over near Nates door and rang sleigh bells and saying 'ho ho ho Merry Christmas!" We heard Nate flying out of his bed in his room saying, "Santa you bring my light saver!?" (Thats what he wanted) so ofcourse dad hides until we distract Nate so he can come out. We were luaghing it was hilarous! Had a blast setting up the train set and playing with the light saver. I cooked my first Turkey bird this year. I brinned it over night and it turned out really good. Made the mother-n-laws famous giblet gravey mmmmmmm and ate a ton of pie. Got a call from Jamie and he was doing good. Hope everyones holiday was wonderful! MERRY CHRISTMAS! (Love you Jamie and miss you!)

Let It Snow!!!!!!!

We are expected to get up to 14 inches through Fri! If it gets any deeper out there I am going to have to get Nate some snow shoes HAHAHA!
Sylas wants to go outside more then Nate does. Like in the video his nose is usually right there as I am unlocking the door.
Yesterday Nate was using his sand box toys in the snow for quite awhile. He really enjoys just sitting out there peacefully watching the snow.

Making His Bed

I got Nate into the habbit of making his bed in the morning. The concept right now is getting the quilt to touch all four corners, then down the road we will work on neatness. The only problem with doing this, is that now I have to make my bed every morning. Mom knows, (Jamie too) that I am not one to make the bed. It usually looks like Nates here. So in order to use the words, "mama made her bed" I actually have to do it HAHHAHAHA So we are both helping each other out. Gets me to making mine, and teaches Nate something new.