Free at Last

Life was just sort of plodding along last week but now WOW have we got big news. The good word - we quit our job at the paper route. "But I thought you were doing that for another 15 days!", you might say. And you're right - that was the original plan. With mixed feelings we decided to quit after Amy extensively injured her knee. Tear, pull, strain - whatever this is, Amy has been dealing with it for a few weeks but yesterday it got much worse. So, we thought it prudent to rest now and heal it before our vacation. Following WebMD orders - it is rest, ice, compression and elevation till we can get in to see the doctor on Monday.

In other news, Peter turned 28 last week! Amy's mom has a very humorous photo of Peter on a saddle next to a person dressed up as an armadillo on his birthday at Texas Roadhouse. Unfortunately, she still has the photo. Once we get it, we (Amy, ha) promise to post it here. Amy made a wicked good triple chocolate birthday cake and Peter got a free cake at Texas Roadhouse! Lucky boy.

We bought house paint last week too. Nine colors in all - Optimistic Yellow, Interactive Cream, Bagel, Napery, Latte, Blonde, Jubilee, Coastal Plain and Languid Blue. Amy is so incredibly excited to paint! We start immediately after vacation. And vacation, by the way, is less than 3 weeks away. Hott.

Peter had his car inspected last week - always a scary process. Unfortunately there was a problem with the suspension so we spent more money than we ever like to put into the car, but we're good for another year and it could always be worse.

We saw Ironman this morning. We were 2 of about 8 people in the theatre at 10:45 am. Turns out, tickets are only $4 each on weekends and holidays before noon! Sweet. It was a very enjoyable movie. Superb effects and we both agree, Gwyneth Paltrow has never looked better. Can't wait for a sequel.

Have a great weekend!