This was the first of, what I hope to be, many outings for some of the young moms from our church. We met at Applebees, ate 1/2 price appetizers, and talked smart. It was fun, and the waitress was patient. We plan on trying to meet once a month. Suggestions for activities are welcome. I mentioned the skating rink, but no one seconded. What's up with that?

Mudge had a great time riding bike with the big kids at Sis' b-day party. There were some close calls on collisions, but no major injuries.

The pinata was a big hit, (get it? big hit? okay nevermind)

Doodle (lower left) was the one who finally brought down the pinata, and I believe he had the biggest haul on candy!

The caterwauler.

Sis loves her magnadoodle. She drew me a moom, I mean moon. Cutie-patootie.

This is frownie-face. Sorry 'bout the nose. This is the look I frequently get when I say "no".

This is our queenie, watching Sis head out to the bus.

And caterwauler, I mean Tina, watching her girl run out to the bus.