The transformation is complete.

['08 Chrysler Town & Country; Portugal fútbol jersey handed down from Uncle Carlos]

Happy 9th Birthday, Athena Dorothy!

You keep me warm as I work, cuddle with me under the covers, gaze deeply into my eyes, and always know just what to do to cheer me up or calm me down. Thank you, thank you, for being the best companion we could ever ask for. You are truly one of a kind, and we love you very, very much.

Fun with the new phone

Whilst car shopping last week, my trusty DroidX took a bit of a spill, and the liquid crystal display began to bleed. If you've never seen a laptop or smart phone screen do this...it's very sad looking. After a rough beginning, my Droid Bioic is shaping up to be every bit as good.

And oh, did I mention that somehow, 4G arrived in my neighborhood? Holy heck when did that happen?! It's still really spotty, but hey, it's here! But even BETTER, 4G is coming in super strong at the Lot, and speedtest.net calculated over 31mps! Sweeeet!

OMG am I really going to buy a minivan?!

What a beautiful weekend!

It actually got up to 81 degrees here in town on the 17th. Crazy beautiful warm March weather. Love it!

Happy 9th Birthday, Gaia Gaia!

I love you, precious shoulder kitty!

German Wheel and Low Casting

Two new videos of Aidan at Circus Juventas.

German Wheel - his favorite! He finally got to go upside down.

Low Casting - not his favorite, but he's getting braver! Even though he was scared, he did it anyway. Three times.

Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum

We found this museum totally by accident. I saw it off the highway on the way from PDX to the coast, and thought it looked interesting. We endeavored to try and take a look on our way up to Mt. Hood at the end of our trip. I'm so glad we did! This place was awesome! The planes aren't models either, they're real! Just take a look at a small sampling of all the ridiculously wicked cool things they have!

F-104G Starfighter

X-15

SR-71 Blackbird (61-7971)

SR-71's Engine (Chad's favorite)

747 Jet Engine (Aidan's Favorite)

Spruce Goose

Northrop T-38 Talon

Pitt's Special

AQM-34 Ryan Firebee Drone

McDonnell-Douglas F-4C Phantom II

X-38

Go there: http://www.evergreenmuseum.org/