This morning we went out for a walk, had a snack at a new to us café that Ali had spotted a few days earlier, and then explored a few streets that we hadn’t been up or down before. I love the color and the faded rough edges that are … Read More
It’s Potty Time
Lowe is on the home stretch in the potty-training game and I can’t tell you how excited that makes both of us. The thought of cruising without diapers is something we almost dared not think about. And now here we are. Granted, we’ll still have night-time nappies for a while … Read More
Get Your Shine Box
Pretty quiet around here. Lowe has a rash from the depths of hell, and Ouest appears to be getting sick. So really just normal everyday life. Lowe and I walked Ouest to school this morning. As we walked through the gate I immediately noticed that the kids were not wearing … Read More
Pics and Paint
Checking the settings. Getting the shot. Reviewing. With a very serious look. Meanwhile, not so serious. When Lowe and I drop Ouest off in the mornings most of the shops aren’t open yet—meaning that the big metal gates are all down. Lowe loves this time of day. He breaks out … Read More
Howdy Pilgrim
It’s starting to feel as if about every fourth day of school requires some sort of new outfit. Today Ouest was to dress up in the United States’ traditional dress and bring a flag. Apparently this was for Flag Day, or Parade of Flags, or some such thing. Quick, what … Read More
Mazatlan’s City Park
This is what happens whenever I’m away. Not this specifically, but things just like this. Ali was out to eat with her parents and Lowe the other morning when they met this dog. She attached herself to Ali and followed them the twelve blocks home, in a taxi. By the … Read More
Goodbye Bumfuzzle, For Now
This morning I walked over to the marine store to pick up a few things. One of those things was a gallon of oil. Instinctively I grabbed the large one gallon bottle, but equally instinctively I made note of the price of the small one liter bottle next to it … Read More
Putting Bumfuzzle Back Together Again
Okay, so first off, I did get the steering wheel off. The mechanic had a gear puller in his truck and after about one minute with that I had the wheel. What I hadn’t thought of yesterday when I asked about this, was that the shaft was tapered. Makes perfect … Read More
Steering Wheel
Late last night I climbed aboard the northbound bus headed for the boat. And twelve very uncomfortable hours later I stumbled outside again in Guaymas. Another short bus ride and I was at the boat, which had just recently been moved into the work yard to have the bottom painted … Read More
A Day with the Grandparents
I was about to write something, then looked at the pictures and realized there is no need.
Grandparents
As my niece would say, “G-Ma and G-Pa are here.” Another round of grandparents, more complimentary dinners, more books and toys, more sweet rooftop swimming pools, and of course more love are on tap for the week. When I picked Ouest up from school on Thursday her teacher informed me … Read More