Swing And A Miss

Bible time Monday night. Character trait: Obedience.

We read a story about a boy playing baseball with his friends. Billy accidentally hit a ball on the roof of the shed. He knew his dad had told him before not to climb up on the roof to retrieve a ball, but to get help instead. Billy's friends wanted him to sneak up and get the ball so they could keep playing. In the end Billy obeyed. We talked about why Billy's dad didn't want him on the roof and the obvious dangers. (We also talked about what Billy could say to his friends and Proverbs 15:3, but that's not the point of this story).

Kevin to Fletcher: Do you know what chore Daddy likes the least of all the stuff I have to do?

(Kevin is hoping Fletcher will make the connection that Kevin has to get up on our roof to clean gutters and it is high up, on a ladder, dangerous, etc -- the same reasons Billy's dad would not want Billy on the roof).

Fletcher: Um....pay taxes?

Kevin: Well...that's actually a really good answer. However, I was really talking more about an outside chore that Daddy has to do.

Fletcher:

Kevin: Ok, I think it's time to pray.

Rube Goldberg

If you haven't already seen this, it is completely worth the time. I just wonder how long it took to get it all set up and how many times it took to get it completely right. Impressive!

Thursday Night Television

It was weird tonight. The Office made me uncomfortable. It didn't make me laugh. I miss the first several seasons when it was funny. I think they may have "jumped the shark."

Quick -- Does anyone know where that phrase "jump the shark" came from?

No fair if you google it.

Needless to say, I watched TV instead of blogging tonight.

Happy Weekend!

Photo Ops

Wednesday was a weird day. It started snowing Tuesday afternoon. I have to say that I am thankful that God gives us four seasons, but I am so done with winter. After all, it does seem a little weird that it snowed on March 2nd and 3rd. Although I shouldn't be surprised since it snowed March 1 last year. Fletcher's school started an hour late today. All that to say, I was in a nonproductive weird funk Wednesday. I did bake apple bread, but didn't feel like editing any video.

So here are a few more pictures from our trip to Louisiana.

Fletcher and his cousin Bear (21 months). I think it is safe to say that my boys probably wore Bear out. I don't think he is used to so much LOUD play for so many days in a row. They did all play really well together.

My niece Traci (due in May) and my sister Denise (Aunt D).

My other great-nephew Wesley (9 months). Definitely crawling. Pulling up. Almost walking. Cute as he can be!

The boys with PawPaw. We bought Fletcher a New Orleans Saints Superbowl Champions tshirt while we were there. I knew I wouldn't find any where we live in the Carolinas.

The boys with MawMaw.

Aunt D and the boys. (Note that Fletcher is trying to show off his lost tooth in almost every picture).

Time for a snack. Uncle D made the bench they are sitting on.

Bear and Traci. Can't believe Bear is about to be a big brother. Can't wait to meet baby Evie.

My dad - still making my mom laugh after 52 years.

My niece Lydia (on the far right) looks so excited to be at the family gathering.

Uncle D holding Wesley. I think he was ready for me to put the camera away.

Leaving on the last day. Don't we look so awake considering it was 5:45 am???

Target Practice

I wish I knew all the technical gun terms. This post would probably be much more interesting if I talked about scopes and 410s or what have you, but I don't.

So instead I'll just say, one day while we were in Louisian Fletcher shot some guns at a target made of shooting clays. It was one of the highlights of his trip. This and the fact that Uncle D let him really drive his tractor. I didn't get any video footage of the tractor driving. Maybe it was because I was running for cover as he backed up.

This is Fletcher shooting one of Uncle D's guns. It shot small bullets and didn't make alot of noise. How's that for details. Fletcher was very, very, very careful and meticulous before he took his shot (see video). I almost fell asleep filming it. I edited the video. Although it looked quick, it was a long time before he pulled the trigger.



This was the target after Fletcher shot the larger gun that made more noise and had more of a kick and longer bullets but no scope (see video). I hope my husband is not reading this because if he is, he is probably profoundly embarassed over my lack of gun lingo knowledge. Fletcher wanted to bring the bullet casings home, but we didn't have any checked bags to put them in and I definitely didn't want to get in trouble with airport security so Aunt Dee is mailing them to him.

Yes, we did have a few tears after he shot the second gun. I think the louder noise and the kick (or is it kick back?) scared Fletcher. He said he thought he knocked his nose off.

We're Back

We returned yesterday from a little mini vacation to Louisiana. I didn't mention it on the blog because I am paranoid that way. Afraid someone might realize we are out of town and break into our house and steal our $40 television we bought off craigslist.

We had a great time. Made some great memories, ate way too much yummy food and got to see almost all of my side of the family. I tried to take some pictures and video so I'll post a few of those this week as I get them edited including the ukulele concert. Because we know how to have a good time!

Luke loved all of the attention. This is one of his new favorite songs. He sings it to himself sometimes when he is falling asleep. Bear (Luke's cousin) kept asking MawMaw to sit on the floor to play so MawMaw just decided to stay there for awhile.

Excuse the annoying voice on the video. She needs to learn to be quiet.

In case you were wondering, I did correctly teach him the song so that Thumbkins and the other members of the Finger Family were to come out from behind his back. But apparently it is more convenient for them and for him if they reside in his armpits instead while waiting their turns.

Veruca Salt

Remember her? She's the spoiled little brat on Charlie and The Chocolate Factory who always said, "Daddy, I want it NOW!"
Maybe this will refresh your memory.


I think she's changed her name to Jennifer and called in to The Tech Guy! show.
(He starts to ramble around the 3:00 mark in case you don't want to watch the whole thing).