Journalhttp://www.happymeadium.com/journal/en-US2010-03-09T21:19:42ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)PlayDoh!!!!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/2/20/playdoh.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-02-20T13:28:57Z

PlayDoh!!!! from Gavin Mead on Vimeo.

]]>Play-Doh Rocks!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/2/18/play-doh-rocks.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-02-18T18:58:06ZBen has just discovered the joys of play-doh...he thinks the stuff is awesome and could probably play with it all day long. Not sure why we waited so long to get some!

In other news, everyone is adjusting well to our new schedules. Gavin started his new software engineering job last week after the snow craziness. Mom is now working part time, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and enjoying Tuesday/Thursday off with Ben. Ben is doing great in day care when mom's at work. He really likes the day care instructor and loves playing with all of the other kids. He's always nice and dirty when I pick him up so I know he's had fun! We're looking forward to the weather improving soon, hopefully, so we can get outside more...

]]>Happy Valentine's Day!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/2/14/happy-valentines-day.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-02-14T23:54:27Z

]]>Hilarious!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/2/9/hilarious.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-02-09T23:38:13ZThis video is short, but awesome.

Ben Does the Robot! from Gavin Mead on Vimeo.

]]>Uh Oh...More Snow!!!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/2/9/uh-ohmore-snow.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-02-09T16:06:42Z

Gavin just dug us out from the last storm and now we're supposed to get another 10-20 inches today and tomorrow.

We went to the grocery store yesterday to stock up again. Parking lot was filled with huge towers of plowed snow. I've never seen anything like it. The roads around here are good in some places and bad in other places so we're trying to stay put.

Ben likes the snow but it's hard for him to get around in it. Unfortunately, we cannot find a sled anywhere so if anyone has one we can borrow give us a shout! Poor Charlie Monkey loves playing in the snow but always pays for it later as he limps around the house.

No work yet this week. Gavin is anxious to start his new job so he's ready for the snow to cease. Ben is ready to start day care but it looks like he probably won't go until Friday.

I just put out some more seeds for the birds and they are already digging in. We have the most beautiful blue jays and cardinals that come right up to the window.

]]>Winter is not over yet!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/1/30/winter-is-not-over-yet.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-01-30T15:55:11Z

The snow started this morning while Ben, Charlie and mom were out for a walk. We're only supposed to get a couple inches but it should be enough to cover everything in white. Yay for snow! Dad's going to make mom her birthday cake today...mmmmmm yummy black and white angel food cake with a delicious chocolate glaze!

]]>What a Difference a Day Makes!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/1/18/what-a-difference-a-day-makes.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-01-18T18:16:46ZAlthough Gavin is still feeling under the weather and mom is sneezy with a runny nose today, it seems like Ben is out of the woods as far as the fever goes. Other than the (expected) alien-like rash all over his body he's nearly back to his normal silly self. See below for photos from yesterday and then today...big difference huh?

 

]]>Sick Days...http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/1/17/sick-days.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-01-17T15:07:54ZSo everyone is sick with a variation of the same bug. Ben's got it worse...he's been running a fever since Wednesday evening. After a very early visit to the local urgent care center on Thursday morning followed by a visit to Ben's pediatrician the doctors all seem to think it's a virus. Nightime and early mornings are the worst with his temperature consistently reaching 103 - 104. There's not a lot we can do for the poor guy but try to keep him hydrated and comfy, and give him lots of hugs and kisses. Hopefully this thing will hurry up and run its course!

Despite Gavin feeling cruddy too, he whipped up some homeade chicken noodle soup yesterday...thanks sweetie!

 

]]>Happy 2nd Birthday Ben!!!http://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2010/1/10/happy-2nd-birthday-ben.htmlHeather & Gavin2010-01-10T23:27:44Z

]]>15 minutes of Benhttp://www.happymeadium.com/journal/2009/12/16/15-minutes-of-ben.htmlHeather & Gavin2009-12-16T18:53:14ZHere are some videos of Mr. Ben

1.  Ben helping Gavin make a spice mixture for our Thanksgiving turkey.

Chef Ben from Gavin Mead on Vimeo.

2.  Ben in an assortment of mischief.

Christmas time from Gavin Mead on Vimeo.

3.  Ben the artist

Artist at work from Gavin Mead on Vimeo.

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