Boston to Iceland

After a pleasant afternoon spent strolling on Long Wharf and swimming at the Logan Hilton's indoor lap pool, we set out on an overnight jaunt from Boston to Keflavik. All three of our boys did very well after succumbing to the sweet songs of red-eyed sleep. Mama didn't get any sleep; the crying, sick child in front of us took away the sugar plums and left visions of swine flu in return.

The sky is bright as we land before the 6am hour and we are ready to venture forth into a new land.

And away we go...

Today was the day. Helmet on, training wheels off, and down to the w&od bike trail for some smooth sailing. All in all a 2 mile jaunt for a first unencumbered foray into biking. That is quite an accomplishment!

Soccer Starts Again

Yesterday was game #1 for the 09 spring season for the Stoddert Dragons. Everyone on the team is showing great signs of advancement. Looking forward to developing a new twist on soccer skills.

Sunday Bagels

Today's religious education class ended with a very nice easter sign language song. "Sing Alleluia". As the candle was extinguished, N gave a nice explanation about how a fire cannot burn without oxygen.

We are now finishing fortifications and walking to Andrew Hyde School to explore a new park. Our adventures have included a few lessons about Miss Utility's markings for services in Georgetown. Yellow = Gas. Red = Electric. Water = Blue. Orange is a special color showing a survey mark for reference.

Green Bear Travels

24 hours after our scheduled departure from atlanta, mama keeps the troops in check with a green bear story about his first days of school.

Our airport delays allowed for a rapid visit to grandmama, grandaddy, and tio jon. Also resulted in a new big green egg for the cantrells of the south.

Happy easter!

Mario Sanchez

The final stop on our key west adventure was a trip to the Art Museum next to the Sunset dock. Suggested by Nico, this was a terrific stop.

On the upper floor was an amazing exhibition of Key West folk artist Mario Sanchez. A cuban immigrant with a skill for wood carving and oil painting. His work showed the character of the people of Key West. My favorite was a scene within a cigar factory with Mario's father reading a novela to the cigar workers. We learned from the curator that 80% of the works turn over each year; we'll be sure to make a return.

Hacker

Congrats to Nico - you just hacked your first network at the casa del padrino de Zach.....