The Mustard House

And Now Back to Our Story…

// July 25th, 2009 // Ryan

Is July really over? This has been one crazy summer what with the yard issues, the traveling, work, Mia Patrol and my being kidnapped by gypsies in the night. OK – so one of those isn’t really true, but blogs don’t write themselves and everyone can use a good excuse from time to time. Stupid gypsies.

I’ll take this post as an opportunity to gag you all with the overdue play-by-play and after you get thru this one, I’ll provide the Bonus Features. Once up to speed, you’ll want to vomit from the force-feeding. Off we go…

So the last real update was at the first of June. The house was floating on a mud pit and our yard was consumed by life-size Tonka toys. It took until July, but we’re happy to report the flooding problems appear to be solved, we’re re-landscaped and for the most part, back in business. The yard’s not quite as exciting as it used to be, but it’s much more practical and gives Mia a place to play. We’re still going to spice it up a bit, but for now, we’re just happy to have it back in one piece. Check out the after-shots:

About halfway thru the project in June, we abandoned for greener pastures and headed east to Virgina.  The three of us, along with Grandma &  Grandpa B, Jeff and Max ventured out to celebrate Taylour’s high school graduation and to wish her the best as she heads off to the University of Alabama in the Fall (yes…the same school that was humiliated by the Utes last season in the Sugar Bowl.  31-17, I believe?  Undefeated season, I believe?  Anything else I’m leaving out, Tay? ).  We had a great time.  Mia finally got to meet Tay and had a ton of fun playing with Isabella and Sebastian:

After a few days in Virginia, we took off to Orlando (dad had a work conference).  BUT of course, you can’t go to Orlando and not do Disneyworld.  We know, we know…Mia’s only one, but when in Rome, you do as Mickey does.

All in all, we were gone for  a week.  It was a long to way travel with the Little One, but she did quite well considering all the flying, airports, time changes and activity.  Between this trip and San Diego earlier in the year, it’s pretty much a lock we’ll be staying put for a while.

That brings you all up to speed.  About to close the door on July, but I’m sure more summer adventures await.  Between the weekly trips to the pool, riding our new bikes and the daily hilarity that spews from Mia, I’m sure there will be more to report on soon.  Next time, don’t take so long to deliver the news.  Wait…that one’s on me, isn’t it?

…and don’t go away just yet, the DVD Bonus Features are on the way!!!