Today we started out on an adventure to Goshen. Our plan was to eat lunch at Steak N Shake, go to the movie Cinderella and have piano lessons. Unfortunately, Meg's medicine got the best of her stomach and before we knew it she was throwing up and our trip was cut short.
Our day was not without success, however, as before Meg became ill we had managed to pick out a new cage for Apollo at Petco. He had long outgrown the tub he was living in and his house, but we weren't sure what we wanted to get for him. I had looked for a larger tub, but none were deep enough. Today, however, we finally found his new home. It came with a ramp and a platform. It is forty inches long, is deep enough and has a wire cage around it that easily pops on and off.
Cam and I quickly put Apollo's new home together and loved the fact that it was on wheels. Cam and Meg both joked that they could now take him on walks (tie a rope to the cage) around the neighborhood. Apollo is a chicken of a guinea pig and wasn't too sure of his new surroundings, but by the end of the day he had figured out that he could hide under the new platform and found a cozy corner to sleep in. He still doesn't like the ramp and platform idea, but hopefully we will be able to entice him with carrots as he grows accustomed to the new living arrangements.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
Doctors, Golf & Shopping
Our Spring Break Monday morning was spent at the doctor's office. Cal had a check up and Meg had a sinus infection. Cal checked out well and Augmentin should help Meg out. By the time lunchtime arrived Cam was complaining of a sore throat as well. Hopefully, his will pass quickly. Either way our week is flexible, so we should be able to take care and rest up.
After the doctor Cal left for the golf course with Dad. The rain that arrived in the morning cleared out for the afternoon. Cam and Mom tried golfing, but Cam just didn't feel up to it. They spent the rest of the day reading and relaxing.
Meg had been waiting for a Spring shopping trip and although she wasn't feeling 100% she still wanted to go. We were able to shop at Dick's, Kohl's, the mall and Target before heading back. Meg found some great deals on shorts, crop pants, and shirts for the season. She also found a pair of Vans decorated in my brother's favorite animal - The Flamingo. She didn't feel like eating much, but was able to try a small Chik-Fil-A meal.
Tonight both Cam and Meg were feeling well enough to hunt Easter Eggs. We offered for Cal to join them, but he decided to retire as champion. He has won the past fifteen years of Easter Egg hunts in the Heinisch home. Thus, after tonight Meg only has fourteen more years to win in a row to catch his record.
After the doctor Cal left for the golf course with Dad. The rain that arrived in the morning cleared out for the afternoon. Cam and Mom tried golfing, but Cam just didn't feel up to it. They spent the rest of the day reading and relaxing.
Meg had been waiting for a Spring shopping trip and although she wasn't feeling 100% she still wanted to go. We were able to shop at Dick's, Kohl's, the mall and Target before heading back. Meg found some great deals on shorts, crop pants, and shirts for the season. She also found a pair of Vans decorated in my brother's favorite animal - The Flamingo. She didn't feel like eating much, but was able to try a small Chik-Fil-A meal.
Tonight both Cam and Meg were feeling well enough to hunt Easter Eggs. We offered for Cal to join them, but he decided to retire as champion. He has won the past fifteen years of Easter Egg hunts in the Heinisch home. Thus, after tonight Meg only has fourteen more years to win in a row to catch his record.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Easter
To celebrate Easter Sunday we took the Heinisch children to the Tudor Room for brunch. Doug and I had not been there since his family took us twenty three years ago. It was just as fantastic today as it was then. There were several different meats to choose from, salads, fruit, desserts and side dishes. I thoroughly enjoyed brunch, but not because of the food. It has been quite awhile since the six of us have all been together and this was the perfect end to a wonderful weekend.
We left Brett after brunch and started home. The trip was long, but gave us time to reflect. Meg was sad today as she thought of last Easter. We all spent that day in DeKalb with Jeanette. It was a wonderful day as well. Meg's thoughts reminded me of the last time we were at the Tudor Room. It was with Carl, Jeanette, Dorothy and Marion. It is hard to believe that three of them are no longer with us.
The day was not all sad, however. Once we got home Cal and Cam headed to the golf course with Dad and Mom respectively. Doug and I took a walk around the neighborhood. It was absolutely gorgeous outside. Meg opted to rest. She has a sinus infection that just won't go away, so I plan to take her to the doctor tomorrow. Tonight Cam and I are enjoying "The Ten Commandments." I have never seen it and it is a great retelling of Moses' life and a wonderful reminder of God's love on the glorious day.
We left Brett after brunch and started home. The trip was long, but gave us time to reflect. Meg was sad today as she thought of last Easter. We all spent that day in DeKalb with Jeanette. It was a wonderful day as well. Meg's thoughts reminded me of the last time we were at the Tudor Room. It was with Carl, Jeanette, Dorothy and Marion. It is hard to believe that three of them are no longer with us.
The day was not all sad, however. Once we got home Cal and Cam headed to the golf course with Dad and Mom respectively. Doug and I took a walk around the neighborhood. It was absolutely gorgeous outside. Meg opted to rest. She has a sinus infection that just won't go away, so I plan to take her to the doctor tomorrow. Tonight Cam and I are enjoying "The Ten Commandments." I have never seen it and it is a great retelling of Moses' life and a wonderful reminder of God's love on the glorious day.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
IU
After our tour of Purdue yesterday we headed to Bloomington. We did not have Cal go on an official visit as he went with Brett several years ago on his. We have obviously been there many times over the years and Cal knows the school well. We decided to show him around on our own. We stayed with Parce this time down. The Heinisch children love visiting him. Last night we all met Brett at Buffalouies for dinner and enjoyed talking and catching up. We tried to bowl, but the Union was booked, so Cam, Meg and I decided to head back to Parce's. Cal and Doug walked with Brett to Pizza Express for breadsticks and then toured his dorm. By the time they got back Cam had given Parce at least two of the quizzes in his "Are You Normal?" book.
This morning Cal and Doug played basketball at the HPER. We then met Brett at Noodles & Co. for lunch. It was very good and everyone liked it. Cam's favorite was the pop machine as it had hundreds of flavors to chose from. From lunch Doug, Cam and Cal went golfing. Meg and I took Brett shopping at the mall. Brett was able to find two new pairs of shoes - a Star Wars van pair and a pair of Nikes. He also found two new shirts. My favorite was one with the four "Ninja Turtles" - the real Leonardo, Michelangelo, and such with Ninja Turtle masks on.
After shopping we picked up Parce and then the golfers before heading to Oliver Winery. It was a beautiful afternoon and wonderful to be outside. Cam challenged Parce to a game of washers while Cal and Doug kicked the soccer ball around. From the winery we dropped off the boys at Parce's and Brett at his dorm. Meg wanted to pick out a gift from TIS for Mr. Troyer's baby.
The Duke vs. Michigan State game was just starting as we got back to Parce's. We decided to meet at Opie Taylor's for dinner at halftime. We had never been there and liked it. Brett was able to find it without problem. Once the game was over Brett headed back to the dorm to write a paper. Meg, Cam and I decided to go to the Union to see if we could get a bowling alley tonight. Luckily, they were open. Cam and Meg also played pinball and pop a shot. We stopped at Hartzell's for ice cream before making it to Parce's for the second half of the Kentucky vs. Wisconsin game.
What a great game it ended up being. Wisconsin led for twenty minutes of the first twenty-five. Kentucky was undefeated and knocked off Wisconsin last year in the Final Four. The seven of us were all routing for Wisconsin and were glad to see them end the Wildcats winning streak. It should be a good game Monday night between Duke and Wisconsin. Right now none of us care who wins. We are just glad that Kentucky will not be there.
This morning Cal and Doug played basketball at the HPER. We then met Brett at Noodles & Co. for lunch. It was very good and everyone liked it. Cam's favorite was the pop machine as it had hundreds of flavors to chose from. From lunch Doug, Cam and Cal went golfing. Meg and I took Brett shopping at the mall. Brett was able to find two new pairs of shoes - a Star Wars van pair and a pair of Nikes. He also found two new shirts. My favorite was one with the four "Ninja Turtles" - the real Leonardo, Michelangelo, and such with Ninja Turtle masks on.
After shopping we picked up Parce and then the golfers before heading to Oliver Winery. It was a beautiful afternoon and wonderful to be outside. Cam challenged Parce to a game of washers while Cal and Doug kicked the soccer ball around. From the winery we dropped off the boys at Parce's and Brett at his dorm. Meg wanted to pick out a gift from TIS for Mr. Troyer's baby.
The Duke vs. Michigan State game was just starting as we got back to Parce's. We decided to meet at Opie Taylor's for dinner at halftime. We had never been there and liked it. Brett was able to find it without problem. Once the game was over Brett headed back to the dorm to write a paper. Meg, Cam and I decided to go to the Union to see if we could get a bowling alley tonight. Luckily, they were open. Cam and Meg also played pinball and pop a shot. We stopped at Hartzell's for ice cream before making it to Parce's for the second half of the Kentucky vs. Wisconsin game.
What a great game it ended up being. Wisconsin led for twenty minutes of the first twenty-five. Kentucky was undefeated and knocked off Wisconsin last year in the Final Four. The seven of us were all routing for Wisconsin and were glad to see them end the Wildcats winning streak. It should be a good game Monday night between Duke and Wisconsin. Right now none of us care who wins. We are just glad that Kentucky will not be there.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Purdue
Today we all went with Cal to visit Purdue University. Cal had mentioned several months ago that he would be interesting in attending Purdue and we agreed to take a look at it with him. Doug and I have been there several times for academic super bowl and chess tournaments. Cal had never been.
We started first on a walking tour of the academic portion of campus. The school definitely had a lot of avenues to pursue and succeed academically. About 25% of the students are engineering majors, and there is a heavy focus on science and math. After the walking tour we headed inside for a slide show presentation. We found that part a little long. Once that was over we were back outside. The rain did not slow us down as we toured the residence halls. We also caught a glimpse of the recreation center before heading back to the Purdue Memorial Union.
Overall, we were all impressed with the university. We could see Cal fitting in there well. It is only two hours and twenty minutes away. We could easily head down for a daytrip. Applications go live on August 1st and Cal definitely would like to apply. We can't argue with that.
We started first on a walking tour of the academic portion of campus. The school definitely had a lot of avenues to pursue and succeed academically. About 25% of the students are engineering majors, and there is a heavy focus on science and math. After the walking tour we headed inside for a slide show presentation. We found that part a little long. Once that was over we were back outside. The rain did not slow us down as we toured the residence halls. We also caught a glimpse of the recreation center before heading back to the Purdue Memorial Union.
Overall, we were all impressed with the university. We could see Cal fitting in there well. It is only two hours and twenty minutes away. We could easily head down for a daytrip. Applications go live on August 1st and Cal definitely would like to apply. We can't argue with that.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
The SATs
Everyone in the Heinisch family was thrilled that today was the last day before Spring Break. The biggest news of the day, however, came early in the morning. Cal texted me to get his password for the SATs as the scores were released today. Once I sent him the information I checked them myself. I couldn't believe my eyes. He scored 600 in reading and 640 in writing which were both great, but the best part was his 720 in math. That puts him in the 95th percentile in the nation. He couldn't believe it and we were extremely proud. He told us that he was the highest of all of his friends and he also was 130 points higher than Brett and we thought Brett's were great.
We visit Purdue tomorrow and from what I have read online he should be able to get in there or IU without any problem. Another exciting perk is that he doesn't have to take the SAT or the ACT again. He said it was one of the most boring things he has ever done. Glad he took the time to take it once!
We visit Purdue tomorrow and from what I have read online he should be able to get in there or IU without any problem. Another exciting perk is that he doesn't have to take the SAT or the ACT again. He said it was one of the most boring things he has ever done. Glad he took the time to take it once!
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
April Fool's
Today was the first April Fool's Day that I could remember in which no one played a joke on me. Last year the sixth graders covered my mouse with tape, so it wouldn't work, and did a couple of other minor pranks. This year, however, was a quiet one in my room. Cal, however, said it was pretty quiet at his school as well. Meg did say that they pranked Mrs. Skow by turning all of the chairs around and moving other items. In the spirit of the day Brett posted his top ten negative items and his support for Hillary Clinton.
Brett did have news that was not of a joking kind. Today he was offered an internship with Luke Messer U.S. Congressman. He will be working in the office of Shelbyville. There are a lot of details to work out, but overall it was fantastic news.
Brett did have news that was not of a joking kind. Today he was offered an internship with Luke Messer U.S. Congressman. He will be working in the office of Shelbyville. There are a lot of details to work out, but overall it was fantastic news.
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