Recent developments

For those who may not have heard yet, Pfizer announced last week that they will no longer support the manufacture of Exubera. This was the product that Mike and I were working on in Indiana. Pfizer has sent everyone at the plant (~600 people) home on paid leave until further notice. Although no decisions have been made regarding the future of the plant, we are not optimistic about retaining our current positions here. We are, however, optimistic about our future. I fervently believe that everything happens for a reason, so now we just have to wait to see what that reason is. I post this just to let everyone know what's going on with us, please don't worry. After the inital shock, we are fine and less stressed. It's actually kinda nice to go into work for a couple hours whenever you want to (or not at all) to tie up loose ends but still get paid for 40! We'll keep you updated...

A bit corny

This past weekend we went to a farm / pumpkin patch. There was a hauted house (inflatable), corn maze (maize maze?), hay bale maze for the little ones, a slide, train, petting zoo, a giant corn box (like a sand box but with corn instead of sand) and pig races. Cole had a blast, especially with the animals- he really has a thing for chickens! I need to brag just a little that in the hay bale maze Cole didn't make one wrong turn- that's my boy!! However, Mike and I didn't fare so well in the big corn maze, we made several wrong turns and went around in circles. Overall, a fun time had by all. Here are some pics....

Balloon Fiesta

We're back from vacation and we had such a GREAT time!! It was so nice to see Rob, Jen, Kade, Payton and Grandma Judy! Kade and Payton are getting so big and sooooo cute! Cole had fun playing with Kade and annoying Payton. The balloons were incredible and the balloon ride was amazing (thanks Mom). There is an event at night called the Glowdeo which is where all the balloons stay on the ground and light up- it is so neat. Darth Vader was the balloon of note this year (see pic below) but the cow and dragon were my favs. Here are some pictures for your enjoyment (there are more at the link to the right)...

VACATION!!

We are heading on vacation to New Mexico to visit my brother and sister-in-law and their 2 kids, Kade and Payton. My Mom will be there too! While we are gone, I posted 3 videos for you to enjoy! These are some of my favorite things Cole does lately. I hope you like them as much as me (I realize this is impossible). Remeber, we LOVE to get your comments!! Later Gators!

Chair climb

Who knew highchairs were so much fun? Cole started climbing into his whenever he can. It scares the HECK out of me. We don't know whether to applaud or tell him no. Ah, parenting...

What does a lion say?

Cole knows what a cow says! (and a lion, duck, chicken, sometimes an elephant) And we're pretty excited about that. I felt a strange sense of releif that I was able to teach my son something- and he was able to learn. It's amazing how fast they can pick something up if they are paying attention! It's also pretty frightening- time to start really paying attention to what we're doing ;-)

Need a tissue?

Cole likes to pretend to blow his nose. We always get a kick out of it so we thought we'd share.

Cole Cleans?

Most of the time Cole is making a huge mess. But, appearently, he also really likes to Swiffer the kitchen floor. If you watch closely he clunks his head with the handle and you can hear him grunting. Who knew cleaning was hard work? Enjoy-