A Few Things

 

This little guy is just starting pre-school. Ever since his brother, Travis, started kindergarten, he's been at loose ends. He asks all day if they can go to the bus stop. Nathan misses him! Now it's his turn.

Word has it that he liked his first day more than he let on!

OMGosh y'all! I got this for Christmas (upon Stephanie's recommendation) and I love it! It's a steam cleaner for your floors---even hardwood. Personally, I don't think my floors have been perfectly clean since 1985---when I used to do them myself on my hands and knees. In my opinion, that's the only way to clean a floor. Unfortunately, hired help doesn't agree! With this, I feel like my floors are really clean. I will say, the pad wasn't too dirty when Butch did it the first time. Still, there's just a level of satisfaction to me to know my floors are really clean!

So, Ive been visiting this Italian store in Cottleville, MO often when I go to St. Louis. Now that Jeanne's moved, it's pretty far away. While visiting Chris (who also just moved---really far out!!!), we found out there was this one about 10 minutes from her house in Wentzville. I brought home provel cheese (only found in St. Louis), Italian bread--like only St. Louis knows how to make it and olive salad. 

Stephanie asked for Legos for Christmas. When I found this one I HAD to get it for her! My girls didn't play with Legos growing up---I think they were for boys back then. Now everyone loves them.

 Turns out, she was very selfish with it and wouldn't let Nicky help!

The girls bought Butch this Patagonia fleece with trout all over it. I sent this picture to them so they could see he likes it!

 OH NO! Can it be true?? I was sure this was a love for the ages!

I had no idea that Episcopals were related to the Catholics! I guess that means the Potters are family! Oh wait, they are! Okay, I had to look it up. Episcopal means bishop. This is the reply card to our new bishop's ordination. Butch will be going without me. I'll be in St. Louis for my brother, Ronnie's 65th birthday.

 We got Justin an air fryer for Christmas. He and Mindy said it's amazing.

 I don't understand it--how does it fry with air? Here's the product description:

Air is the new oil, and now with the Philips Airfryer you can fry more healthfully with up to 75%* less fat. 

With the Philips Airfryer you can fry your favorite foods with a tablespoon of oil or less. The unique and patented starfish design circulates hot air around the entire unit, ensuring all food is cooked evenly. Food comes out crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.

More importantly, does the food really taste fried? Mindy said this chicken and zucchini did! I'm skeptical. I'll have to taste it for myself. If it does, I'll be getting one for the new kitchen! But I have to admit---66% of 900 reviewers gave it 5 stars! This review alone has sold me!

"I purchased this air fryer because Gordon Ramsay endorses this model. It arrived and at first I was a little intimidated by it then I thought I'll start with potatoes. I used some gold potatoes I had at home for baking and cut them into identical sized French fries, soaked them in water for 30 minutes before air frying, sprayed the basket with cooking spray, placed the soaked potatoes in the air fryer and 22 minutes later had the best French fries of my life!!!"

These were obviously meant for me. Maybe if I use that air fryer these jeans can become a reality!