The Handy Hippie

Over Easter weekend, while my mom was visiting, our washer decided to stop working. It kept flashing error messages that it couldn't drain. We thought it was the house drain since our tub wasn't draining right either, so maintenance came out and unclogged the drain... And the washer still didn't work... but the tub drains now! Anyway, we read up on the internet about drain issues with our washer--and it turns out there's a tiny little basket inside the rubber "boot" that goes from the washer tub/drum to the pump. A couple weeks prior--I washed Ari's dog bed--and all of the polyester fibers came out... Well, apparently tons of them went through the drain and clogged the stupid little basket! We also found fifty cents and a bobby pin. Anyway, Jeff had to go through the bottom and back panels to get to all of the hoses and clamps. Then we actually had to go buy different clamps because the damn things are impossible to get back on. It's got to be about the worst design EVER. I'm thinking they made it that way so you pretty much have to call a repairman and pay them $200. But, we have the handy hippie to save the day :)

We had a great time while my mom was here. We managed to squeeze quite a bit in. We went shopping, hiking, ate out several times... It always goes too fast! But, Cadiem and I are headed to Orlando at the end of the month while my mom is there (and now Marty too!)--so we'll see her soon :)

We found a little gas grill on craigslist for really cheap--and we're loving it! We're putting our Bobby Flay book to good use :) Jeff made the most amazing grilled shrimp I've ever eaten--which was actually a combination of recipes since we didn't have everything for either recipe. We also had some turkey burgers stuffed with brie and topped with arugula and grilled apples. Tasty-licious!

Cadiem had his first playdate with Marin last night :) We went out to our second home (rivermill!) and hung out with the other Jeff, Taub and Sean. We met up with Wally, Hypes and Marin and then all came back to our house so the babies could play :) It was so cute! Cadiem stole Marin's sippy cup full of apple juice and drained it. She retaliated by taking his sippy full of milk. Hahaha.

In the above pic, Cadiem is busy picking around his macaroni and cheese. He refused to even try it! But at least he ate his peas and carrots :)

How does 2am come so quick? bedtime!