Concise.

We got ants.
Claire had a birthday.
Washing machine exploded.
Hardwood got warped, carpet stained, basement flooded.
Claire had birthday party.
Claire got 12-month pictures taken. Cute.
Ants have been eradicated (I think, I hope.)
Got new washing machine.
Have been doing Google job a lot and neglecting blog.
Have been in "new" house for a year now.
Builder is doing required repairs.
Have been having mild weather the past two days.
Am going to Reds game with husband tonight.
Will post better update later.
And pictures, too.