That would be an esophagus.

Me:  David!  What is Charlie carrying around?

David:  That would be an esophagus from a steer I recently butchered.

Me:  Sweet.

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Alright!  Let’s move on!

Yesterday was an exciting day of basketball in the Maliblahblah world.

First, the girls played together in a Varsity game and each scored 14 points, making the paper, and making all grandparents beam rainbows of pride and joy.

HD, who is a tiny, infant baby boy, was asked to play up on his school’s junior varsity team.  I was able to watch his game, donning a mask, of course, and at first it looked like they were going to get their hineys kicked.

They were down by 10.  And then they started to come back.  And here is a moment where there was a steal and a pass to my tiny baby boy, who in turn, made a layup whilst playing with highschoolers.

And then they tied!  And they went into overtime!  And then they won!

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We had a horrendous wind storm last night.  It knocked out power to many, including the kids’ school, so school was canceled for them, causing much joy and celebration.

Until our own power went out.

What do you mean the WIFI doesn’t work?

What do you mean I can’t take a shower?

When Kate heard there was no school, she excitedly asked if her boyfriend could come over and if everyone could go on a hike.

?

LD:  KATE.  Look outside.  Trees are falling down.  Do you really think that would be a good plan?

Plus the highway was shut down from downed power lines and going anywhere was a not safe plan.  And isn’t it sad that LD had to be Kate’s voice of reason?

The boys decided to be best friends and pull out every game and puzzle we own.  Which was fine, but loud.  And then they tried to convince me we had to drive to get fast food, and I was like,

“Sorry kids.  I can cook some grub up over the wood stove.”

Because I am no fun.

It looks gross, but it was actually good.  Shredded beef and refried beans for like a taco meat type of thing.  Only too bad for me because then I had tons of dishes and no water, because we have a well with a water pump that requires electricity.

I was so desperate, I sent the kids to the creek to get water so we could boil it on the wood stove and wash dishes.

I wish I was kidding.

I took a hard look at my circumstances, found out Ma and Pa had power, and drove to their house.  And I am blogging to you from the comfort of their powered home and free flowing water.

Later, Dudes.