Racecars

racecars

racecars

racecars

racecars

I took Mac to Lowes this morning to make the Lowebot - a race car robot, and was surprised to see Carl Edwards 99 Scotts Ford Fusion out in the parking lot. Its an actual car that has been raced, but it was also cleaned up for show. I guess they are starting to make the rounds, getting promotions in before the Atlanta race next weekend.

We had a good time making the lowebot and an even better time just looking at the real race car. I apologize that there aren't better pictures of Mac, but he was insistent on wearing his apron AND goggles starting when we were getting ready to leave the house, and he wouldn't look at me very much - more interested in looking at the car. Mac mostly just stood there and said "whoa" over and over, but he did manage to ask if he could see the engine. Ok, so maybe I asked, but either way, they let us look at it. They mentioned possibly firing it up a little later, but weren't sure when, or even if, they would do that. They were worried about bending the pushrods if the engine was too cold. Plus, they've gotten in trouble in the past for firing it up and scaring an unaware customer with the loud engine.

I also got to meet one of Mac's friends from his school. Its always neat to see how he reacts to seeing someone "out of place." Both he and Blake recognized each other and were able to introduce the dads.

One last thing - I've been trying to teach him to say "Boogity, boogity, boogity, let's go racin' boys!" He doesn't even come close, but he tries with such enthusiasm, its pretty cute.

Blocks

Tonight Mac and I were playing with his Duplo blocks (think slightly bigger Lego's) and he was so cute. He built a tower that I had to hold up because it was so wobbly. When he had used all of the blocks he put a finger to his lips and said shhhh! He paused for a few moments with his hands outstretched. Then he yelled and smashed the tower with both hands. He was incredibly pleased with himself. Apparently you have to sneak up on the blocks, just in case you didn't know.

Snow!

So our laptop died last week and we've been setting up the new one so it took me a little bit to get this video uploaded. I think it was worth waiting for though. He really enjoyed the snow. The problem is that when he says snow it sounds like no. Since no is his favorite word lately it was a little confusing.

tee time

tee time

tee time

tee time

tee time

tee time

tee time

tee time

Haircut

Just a little note about something that happened tonight.
Doug and I were discussing whether or not Mac needs a haircut. I was saying i think its getting a little long and Doug of course thinks that its fine. While we are talking about it Mac went into the kitchen and I called him to see what he's doing. I hear a drawer open so I went to check it out. I told him that he didn't need anything out of that drawer and closed it. He seemed distressed and said plaintively "haircut." I then realized that he was in the drawer that (thankfully) recently contained scissors. I moved them a few days ago and I guess he doesn't know that yet. Otherwise he might have just given himself a haircut before we could decide.

Puppy

Jessica and Eric got a new puppy and they brought him by to visit on Saturday night. We took a few pictures of Mac and Tate (I feel like that is the title to a children's book). While we ate dinner, Tate was in his crate and whining. Mac continually went to the crate and looked in. He either said "Okay puppy" or "No puppy!" I guess that part is cuter if you can hear him say it. After they left we got a little worried because even though Mac said goodbye to the puppy (and he is really cute saying that with his little British accent) he was looking for Tate after they left. He kept walking around saying "Puppy, Puppy?" with his hands in that question shrugg that he does.

Story time

Mac decided to read a book or two to Samantha who wasn't feeling well.