More winning! (Well, kind of).

We must be on a lucky streak. You know that phil&teds stroller contest we entered? Well, we got an e-mail last weekend saying that they really loved our entry, and we were the runner-up! So, technically we lost, but as a runner-up they gave us a $50 gift voucher, which is pretty cool. I consider it a win. The greatest part is that they are going to do a second round of competition, where people get to vote on their favorites. As soon as I figure out how that part of the contest will work, you best believe Bennett will be campaigning for your votes!

We went on a little road trip on Saturday to visit some of Nic's family. Sugar really loves road trips.



It was nice and sunny. We did things like hang out by the lake, look at baby roosters, and eat soft serve. Bennett enjoyed playing with my sunglasses and looking cute in his barely tolerated sunhat.



There is some planning going on in our household. And I'm excited. I feel a renewed sense of purpose. In general terms, the planning revolves around keeping Bennett and any future baby Ludwigs out of daycare, and in Daddycare. Think slashing budgets, clipping coupons, selling some stuff, being creative, and re-working priorities. There will be a plan in place to boost the chances of Daddy's successful return to work when that time comes. The end goal is happiness and fulfillment for all parties involved. We'll be starting immediately.