Nintendo warning on 3D games for young children

Interesting article / warning in the WSJ (credible source) for the little ones and some 3D technology to be aware of and send to other folks.

http://on.wsj.com/hl3Ba9

My Kind Of Town....

Look at that beautiful Chicago skyline, and Lake Michigan, all from 1300 feet up. That is us, as viewed from the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, on what's called the Sky Deck. Yes, this was once the Sears' Tower, and for longitude and latitude purposes, still is, however I guess they thought they'd change it since Gary Coleman died. Anyhow, we stood in line in the frigid cold outside, moved slowly through a snaking line on the ground floor, only to be crammed into an elevator and deposited up ONE floor. THAT'S where the tickets are purchased and lines are longer. For future reference, get there before 10, (that's when it opens), stand in line, and you'll have less of a line inside. Get there midday, and rottsa ruck!

The whole trip to Chicago was very nice. Everyone treated us nicely, the relatives, the kids, our vehicle; all went well. Chicago traffic is still Chicago traffic, and avoidance of certain highways at certain times of the day is always adviseable, but live and learn. Personally, I enjoyed getting off of the congested highways Wednesday night, on our way to Aunt Mary's house, and driving through the city streets, just south of the big city itself, however, I wasn't getting car sick. No one lost anything during that ride, but Katie did say later that she wasn't feeling the best. I still think if I ignored the GPS, and drove the surface route I plotted, we would have been there in less than the 65mins it took us, but we got there unscathed, and early enough for Mom Brody to visit with her sister in law for a good spell before everyone else popped in.

The kids were great the whole trip. The hotel was good, and free breakfasts were more than welcomed to the budget. They even had a free drink manager's reception at night...sorry Terry, one drink free max. All things said and done, if car and money permit, next Christmas break, we may do it again, but we'll just drive by the Willis Tower next time. Oh yeah, and we did see the Sally the dinosaur's skeleton at the Field Museum as well. Very nice trip and we're home safe and sound. GPS worked out rather well.

Christmas Photos

Just a few Christmas photos! (and one of Luke in his first ever Christmas program at preschool). We had a great morning and Luke was very cute opening his gifts. Thanks to everyone for all the great gifts!!

HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY, NATALIE

WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT!

I AM IN SAAAD SHAPE!

Perhaps I have PENTAPHOBIA....

The Recipe For A Snow Day

I'm not quite sure which order it goes in, or even if there is an order, however it has something to do with a little snow, a little wind, some really cold temperatures, and a little luck. However, if you ask my children, they will have a different recipe.

Last night, they pulled out all the stops. There was the spoons sitting on ice in the freezer when I went in there before bedtime. These would become frozen, or really cold, then be put onto the boys' window sills. At bedtime, my boys came up to me with their jammies, and underwear I'm sure, all inside out and backwards, looking for a white crayon which they put under their pillows...No WAIT!...it was the spoon under the pillow and the crayon on the window ledge. Boy, these things are confusing. Then there was the stampede of elephants when they were supposed to be lying down...no, that was the "Snow Dance." I'm sure there were also several pleas and prayers made to the snow gods, because although we only got an additional 1/4 - 1/2 inch of snow over night, and their school district was not closed when I went to bed, it was on the list this morning.

For whatever reason, my boys are home with me today. Sad to say, I think that cancels Tommy's 5th grade music concert tonight, but I don't see any of my boys shedding any tears right now. Even Jim who is often meloncholy when Katie leaves, was a bit better knowing he had his brother, "EAODDD!", home with him today. Thank you snow gods, my kids are greatful. Just don't make a habit of it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERIC

40 YEARS OLDER TODAY

Addy's first encounter with The Fat Man

Addy's first meeting with Santa was long enough to get these shots.....

My Favorite Constellation... Orion

Any time I happen to be out at night, I always look and see if  I can spot Orion. It is the most recognizable Constelation in the sky.

BETELGEUSE... BETELGEUSE... BETELGEUSE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BELOVED DADDO!!

You've come so far, you've accomplished so much, the most IMPORTANT of which is creating and raising such an incredibly loving, happy family. We wish you the happiest of days and years to come!!! LOVE YOU, DADDO!!!!! (I need to work on putting together those fancy montages that you are so good at)