Somebody Got the Giggles

After receiving his 4-month immunizations, Jack came down with a nasty fever of 102.3. By the end of the second day, you could tell he was feeling so much better. It was such a relief to have the fever go away. I started blowing raspberries at him and he got to laughing so hard that it was hard for us to not laugh along with him.

Transmission Rebuild

Kevin and Jack celebrate the completion of the transmission rebuild. Kevin took apart the entire transmission and determined what needed to be repaired. It was Kevin's first time rebuilding a tranmission and he did it perfectly! He even managed to put the transmission back into the Camaro by himself.

5 Points of LIfe 5K

Back in December I set a goal for myself to run this 5K race. I dragged my friends Brynn and Dee into it with me because misery loves company, right? It was a chilly morning but we quickly warmed up as we ran past Lake Alice, North-South Drive, and the IFAS fields. Dee and I have done races before but this was Brynn's first road race. I think we finished in about 40 minutes. I was amazed that we were able to run the entire thing, especially since our training had been mostly walking. Who's up for another race?

Transmission Repair

Behold the mighty transmission has been Flavinized. Completely stripped of all parts, examined, cleaned, and new parts ordered. This was the firt transmission that Kevin has rebuilt. He ordered updated manuals and a DVD to help him along the process. Bill's Low Cost Transmission Shop helped out by cleaning some parts for free.

Katherine and Michael

Katherine and Michael came over to the house with Carter to take some of the firewood that Virgil had given us. Even after they loaded their portion up in their truck, we still had enought for another huge pile out by the pumphouse. Of course, no trip to the Flavin house is complete without a ride on the 4-wheeler. Carter took turns riding his kids around the yard and neighborhood.

New Hat

Numerous chilly mornings led me to buying Jack a warm winter hat and jacket. It also came with mittens but he would rather chew on his fingers than have them wamn.

Rolling Over

I was totally freaked out on Saturday morning to walk into Jack's room to see him laying on his belly. He lifted his big head up and gave me the biggest grin. Then I realized, HE ROLLED OVER! He had done a few belly to back roll overs, kind of by accident, but no back to belly rolls. Now this morning he purposefully rolled from his back to his belly twice to try and grab at his valentine bear. I gave him lots of cheers and applause and his smile was huge. After making a few grabs at his valentine bear, he then rolled again to be on his back. He is definitely realizing more each day that he can move his body to get at things he wants and to communicate to Kevin and I on what he wants to do.

My List

As I was blog-stalking, I found this list that another mom had on her blog. Paste this to your blog and let me know your score.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Gone without food or water for 24 hours or longer
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Stayed up for 24 hours with NO sleep at all
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Changed a lightbulb
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Mowed the lawn
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

Score: 44

Future Highway Patrol

My two guys relax in the hammock after a beautiful day (and a very long week).

On Monday Kevin completed the last component of his application for the auxillary highway patrol.

Also on Monday was Jack's 4-month well check. He had a mild ear infection so we postponed his shots until the 18th.

The hat Jack is wearing was a present from our neighbor Scott who is a retired highway patrolman.

Newest Skill

Jack's newest skill is trying to hold his bottle by himself. He can manage the 4 oz. bottle for a few seconds before it falls out of his mouth. The opening on the bottom helps him get a good hold. He definitely recognizes his bottle and will stop crying if he sees it coming towards him.