Homecoming

just pics

Puddles

It rained Saturday and Sunday off and on, it was wonderful! We've got the windows open and its so cool outside. Gotta love fall. I just hate knowing that winter is on its way. I hate the cold. Pat watched amelia today and sent me this pic of her playing in a puddle. Yesterday we had a work day at the arts center. We couldn't do any of the outside things because of the rain, but got a lot done inside.

I made a pretty delicious dinner tonight. Salmon, pecan crusted warm goat cheese on salad with beets. It was very good. I would serve it in our dream restaurant.

We had to put the baby cage back across the stairs tonight. Truman army crawled into the bathroom from the living room while I was giving amelia a bath.

Finally Friday (and Saturday)

Yesterday I finished the self portrait tile mural at the school. Luke and Darin helped to hang it, I am so glad they were there and that Darin is so particular. It looks great, I am really proud of how it turned out.

Last night Clint and Ashley and the kids came up for as mom calls it "Finally Friday." Which usually entails homemade pizza and adult beverages. I called Ashley earlier in the day to tell her to call mom and invite themselves over. Ray and Pay were there too. It's so much fun to watch Jett, Judd and Amelia play together. They are so funny.

Today the next artists showing in the arts center came to set up their work. It's called Mix Masters, they are tin cans with electronic sensors hooked up to records that triggers small mallets to hit the cans. They are really fun, more about them to come.

There was a tour group in town of architects and I talked about the Big Well project at City Hall. They seemed really interested in the design of the building and the well itself. The architect said the well is our Eifel Tower. I haven't ever thought of it like that, but its so true. It is our iconic piece of architecture.

Travis has downloaded 2 seasons of Scooby Doo onto the computer and has watched some of it with Amelia. So, tonight she brings me the remote and says, "ooby do, ooby do." I said Scooby Doo? ANd she just said yep and stood watching it for along time. Tonight I put Amelia to bed. We have such a bedtime routine that she is used to. Bath, get dressed, brush hair and teeth, say night night to everyone, go into her room, put on her music, turn off the light, close the door partially and go to bed. Well, tonight I turned off the light then sat on the bed with her for some quiet time and she got up, went to the door, held the door in one hand, and pointed with the other telling me to "get out." She didnt say anything, just looked at me and pointed out the door. I just said ok, ok I get it, said goodnight and walked out laughing. So much for cuddling :)

Truman took several good naps today. He has started eating puffs and is starting to get better at the pincher grip and picking them up. He also had some graham cracker and loved it.

Got word from Tanner and Jill that another Dixson is on the way in May. I saw Dad shortly after Tanner sent all of us a text, and he just held up 8 fingers and smiled then shook his head.

Another class...

I had an adult ceramics class tonight and had 13 ladies. It was nice to have such a big group. I finished gluing all of the tiles to the panels for the mural and hope to get it hung at the school tomorrow afternoon. We had a meeting today about the 100th birthday of the girl scouts. The Kansas Heartland chapter is hosting their celebration here at the end of april and they said today that they expect 1000 to 5000 people. I can't wrap my brain around having that many people here! That's way more people than what live here.

We are trying to get our lawn reseeded and get more dirt to fill in a few spots. I want to do more landscaping along the south of the house. Sounds like starting tomorrow we have a good chance at finally getting some rain. It would be great to get a few inches, and send some to south Comanche county too.

Tru was laying on our bed the other morning and Amelia got up on the bed with him, laid down beside him on the pillow, put the blanket over them and said 'night, night!' We might be getting closer to potty training. She will say potty, but I think its always after she's already gone in her diaper. Oh well, baby steps.

Works In Progress

I am finally getting the school students self portrait tile mural all put together. I am nearing the finish line gluing the tiles to panels then I'll get it installed at the school. This has been a fun project and I can't wait to see it up and to see the kids reactions to it.

The Big Well Museum project begins week 3 of construction this week. They are continuing the demo of the site and have started digging out the parking lot.

Wine, apples, pizza

Saturday was our 3rd annual wine tasting at the arts center. Hard to believe its been 3 years. It went pretty well, a smaller crowd than I'd hoped for, but everyone had fun and it went smoothly. Jim and joyce were dancing, so if that's any indication, it was fun. We had an extra bottle of each of the wines, so I started auctioning them off at the end. I hate playing auctioneer. Luckily peter k. Jumped in and took over. It was hilarious! Everyone was laughing so hard and he helped us get some good money.

Dad left for Qatar yesterday. He'll be back in a few days. He was invited to speak at a sustainablilty conference there. I can't wait to hear about this trip.

Went to church today and had a bit of a headache from my wine consumption. It was a good morning. We were actually to church early. We went to daves for lunch with the porters. We spent the rest of the day at home, except I went to the school to set up for art class tomorrow. We are doing clay this time, K-5 tomorrow. I made homemade applesauce and the kiddos really liked it. Amelia had 2 bowls.

I think trav and I are gonna start getting up early to exercise. We'll see how that goes.

Thinking of hollie and michael. His mom just had a lung transplant yesterday and they are in Dallas.