chili

We made some chili last night. Been experimenting with some different flavors and such. Not too bad but it still needs some work. Anyone have any ideas on things to put in chili? Anyone use any strange ingredients?

Happy Birthday Luke

4 Years old today!

Free Vagisil

I (Laura) went to Target today and came home with two bottles of Vagisil powder that I didn't want or pay for, just a pleasant surprise when I opened the bag. I can just picture the woman in line behind me getting home and saying, "For crying out loud, where's my dang Vagisil?" Now my question is, what do I do with them? Do I take them back to Target and say, "Please, I don't want them," or do I find someone who will take them?

Halloween Costumes

Maximus Update

 
So Max has grown a lot and might not be stopping until Februaryish. He's a pretty good dog. He's going thru his puppy phase though, so he does things he shouldn't, of course. It's hard getting him exercise now because it's dark when I get home. I'd do it in the morning except that I hate the mornings and it is really cold now. Not a good combo. I tried taking him for a run this morning. I rode my bike and he got to run along beside me. Too cold and I forgot to wear gloves. So the trip was not that long. He seemed to enjoy it though. He loves this weather, that's for sure. Sorry Max, I'll bundle up next time. I need one of those cool ninja mask warming things for these trips.

Now that is a cute kid

group photowalk anyone

I'd like to get one more photowalk in before it gets too cold. Would anyone like to join us and/or have ideas on where to go? Leave a comment with your thoughts. Thanks.

Some possibilities:

Newburgh Riverfront
Audubon Park (Henderson)
Evansville Main Street/walkway
USS LST 325 Ship Memorial
Angel Mounds
Evansville State Hospital Grounds
Wesselman Park
Mesker Zoo

Free is better of course. I'd say we do this some Saturday in the next couple of weeks.

Pictures in the Park

We did Pictures in the Park with Todd Burnett again, but this time with parents and the Bacons for my parents' 39th anniversary.

A 5K to bring us all together

Michael Scott's Dunder Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Pro-Am Fun Run Race For The Cure

(aka The 18th Annual Old National Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Goodwill Family Center program of Evansville Goodwill Industries)


This Thanksgiving Day, November 22 at 9:00am

Downtown, by the YMCA and riverfront

Get a T-shirt as proof!

Only $20 (by November 9)

A 5K is not 5,000 miles. It's only 3.1 miles.

Eat guilt-free the rest of the day.

Who's man enough? Who's with me?

Please?

(Obviously posted by Laura, not Jason)

Latest Photowalking

Ok, this time we were out at Laura's parents' house and took some photos of some of the stuff around and near where they live. Go here to see all the pics:

http://www.zooomr.com/photos/burton/sets/23786/view-detail/

Examples

Laura:




Jason:


Abby:

Little Willokins

I forgot to mention this before, but on Monday Willow had her two month appointment with her pediatrician. She is now 11 pounds, 11 ounces and 23 inches long (both are the 75th percentile). She really is great. The smiles she gives us more than make up for the fact that doesn't sleep much. She's more of a power napper.

Evansville Riverfront Photowalking

On Saturday Laura, the kids and I went photowalking along the riverfront in Evansville. It was an interesting experience. It's amazing what details I never noticed before even though I've been by the riverfront hundreds of times. We let the kids take pics whenever they wanted to and Laura and I fought over the camera the remainder of the time. If we take up this hobby we'll need to figure out something as far as an extra camera goes. We'll probably do more at other places so if you are interested in joining us on one of these please let me know.

Here are some examples:

Luke did this one:


Abby:


Laura:


Jason:


Here is the remainder of the pics:
http://www.zooomr.com/photos/burton/sets/23526/view-detail/

btw, I used zooomr instead of flickr because zooomr allows for unlimited uploads even on the free account. (they also seem a bit faster)

Jason and the 13

Jason participated in the Evansville Half-Marathon this past weekend.





Before the race (you can tell by the sort of smile.)


















Not walking yet. (2.5 miles)












It was hot out. Even the Gatorade was hot. (4 miles)

















He had some help along the way. (6.5 miles, entering Bosse Field)









Just crossing the finish line (guy in the red hat way up there). (13.1 miles)









It wasn't so bad. He lived.

dogs

We doggysat (?) Glory earlier this summer. She and Max took a liking to Luke's bed.

Luke's first chalk drawing

 

Willow in her high chair

bath time posing

 
Now, just imagine you're weightless, in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by tiny little seahorses.

Abby's first day of first grade

 

Abby and Willow in August

 

The Harry Potter Quiz

You scored as Severus Snape, Well you're a tricky one aren't you? Nobody quite has you figured out and you'd probably prefer it stayed that way. That said you are a formidable force by anyone's reckoning, but there is certainly more to you than a frosty exterior and a bitter temper. Severus Snape 90% Hermione Granger 85% Remus Lupin 80% Albus Dumbledore 75% Sirius Black 65% Ginny Weasley 65% Draco Malfoy 60% Harry Potter 60% Ron Weasley 60% Lord Voldemort 45% Your Harry Potter Alter Ego Is...? created with QuizFarm.com

video blog

started a blog that I'm putting any interesting or funny videos on. you can find it here:

http://padowvideos.blogspot.com/

Maximus and abby

New place

This is the new blog. It's a combined family blog. No need to be all scattered about. More to come I'm sure.