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Today was the start of our STEM event at work. We drove down early to get set up and had a bit of a walk around. We were looking at other peoples set ups where they had virtual reality sets and ipads where kids could pilot jets. Wasn't really convinced our infra red thermometer could compete with that really.

Anyway, our stand was an diesel wagon that we'd run for a bit and then switch the engone off and get the kids to try and find the hottest spot they could and turned it into a bit of a contest which got the kids pretty excited with anyone who got beat wanting to try again to get a higher score. The first group Ryan was showing the kids how to use the thermometer (which just to make it easier I will refer to as the gun from now on). Some fairly pushy young girl (the kids were around 9-10) was determined to win in the first group and announced to us that she was the youngest person in the group as soon as she walked in the tent (as it happens she did actually win). She was telling us how she was going to be a pilot in the RAF when she grew up. I pointed out to her that if she did that the next time we saw her we'd need to salute her and call her ma'am. Then I pointed to Ryan and said that he would be the only one who would still be in the RAF when she grew up, but that she could be his boss and order him around. I might have seen bigger smiles on a childs face in the past, but I can't think of any off hand.

After the first group I took over from Ryan and slightly fudged the results in the next couple of groups so the shyest kids got to win. I paid them a bit extra attention to try and bring them out their shells a bit.

I had to finish at twelve and then head out to the hospital with Kristi. She was due her 12 week scan. Baby is about 2 1/2 inches for those still stuck with old money and 63mm for those on metric and pretty active waving his/her hands around. Got some pictures of the scans. Both of us decided we were ready to tell everyone (so you lot actually got to find out before a lot of friends and family) so we've posted up some of the scans on facebook to let everyone who doesn't already know that we have a baby on the way.

Picked up some supplies for Dagon. I am trying to keep changing his brand of cat food as previous cats I've had I've found when they get used to one particular brand refuse to eat any others. Generally I'll mix in some of his usual brand with some of a different one.

It was an unusally warm day of the time of year so when we got home I decided to cut the grass on the front lawn. Seriously, next year I am just going to pay someone to do that for me. I hate cutting the grass. I'd rather clean the toilets or do the laundry any time. Anyway, thats all done and finally I am getting to watch Alien Covenant while Kristi is cleaning out her rabbits cage. Dagon is sitting on the comfy airchair of Dooooooooom!!! beside me.

Today is a good day.