The Lost Tooth...that now is found!

Two weeks ago during the youth hunt weekend, Gracie lost a molar in the woods. Yesterday, while running through the woods on the four wheeler, she told Pete to stop, because she thought that was the spot that she had dropped her tooth. Sure enough...

Thanksgiving 2009

Holiday Highlights:

1. Pete ordering beef tips at Bonanza on the ride to Cape

2. The magic of Nana's basement apartment.

3. Seeing the Jackson 5's new house!

4. Trees N Trends!!!

5. Cousins in the 'Suzuki jungle'

6. Four wheeler rides around Papa's yard

7. Pete repairing the divets in Papa's yard

8. Visit to the new and beautiful Cape library, where Nana works (pictures above)

9. Pete hearing someone call Papa 'Bobby' at the library

10. Pete almost 'losing' his beef tips in the library parking lot

11. Apples to Apples

12. FAMILY, FOOD and PIES!

Thanks, Mom and Dad, for a great feast! We love you very much..fierce love, right Mom?!

D

You Only Turn 40 Once!

Happy Turkey Week!

So we just came off of a whirlwind weekend! Gracie did very well in the UALR meet this weekend. She swam Saturday and Sunday afternoons and dropped time in all of her events but one. The girls capped off the weekend with a viewing of "New Moon", in which Gracie fanned herself every time Jacob the wolf appeared on the screen! Too much! The boys hits the woods, armed with Jack's first gun! He is a pretty good shot, from what I hear.

I am off work all week (Thanks Acxiom - not exactly by choice), and spent the morning doing paperwork things - Unemployment office to file my first week of unpaid leave, and revenue office to get a new driver's license. The kids are out all week as well, and we will head to Cape on Wednesday. Jack said "Papa better have a big leaf pile when we get there!"

Baking cookies with Jack...D

I am putting this in writing for historical purposes

So...After I find out that Gracie did NOT clean out the wrappers, bags, cups, straws, lids, etc. from my car that get left behind - after I asked her if she cleaned it THREE times, and I got a 'yes' all 3 times - I grounded her. That was this morning before church. A few minutes ago, after she cleaned her room, swept the porch, rearranged the living room furniture, and alphabetized our DVDs, her BFF Kelsey calls and wants to meet her at the track to play catch and ride bikes. We hear her say "sorry, but I am grounded." I was proud of her...Pete, on the other hand, completely disintegrated in front of me. His eyes teared up, he said 'that is my little girl, she worked so hard, it's a beautiful day," yada yada. He ungrounds her! I am putting this in writing.

I love you Pete, you old softy...D

sorry, I HAD to post this...I am still laughing

Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America , Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as 'HILLBILLIES. 'You must now refer to them asAPPALACHIAN- AMERICANS.And, furthermore. ..

HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:
1. She is not a 'BABE' or a 'CHICK' - She is a' BREASTED AMERICAN.'
2. She is not 'EASY' - She is'HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE.'
3. She is not a 'DUMB BLONDE' -She is a'LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY. '
4. She has not 'BEEN AROUND' -She is a'PREVIOUSLY- ENJOYED COMPANION.'
5. She does not 'NAG' you - She becomes' VERBALLY REPETITIVE.'
6. She is not a 'TWO-BIT HOOKER' She is a' LOW COST PROVIDER.'

HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:
1. He does not have a 'BEER GUT'...He has developed a'LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.'
2. He is not a 'BAD DANCER' - He is' OVERLY CAUCASIAN.'
3. He does not 'GET LOST ALL THE TIME' - He'INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS. '
4. He is not 'BALDING' - He is in'FOLLICLE REGRESSION.'
5. He does not act like a 'TOTAL ASS ' - He developed a case ofRECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION.'
6. It's not his 'CRACK' you see hanging out of his pants - It's'REAR CLEAVAGE.

heehee...D

Deer Camp Dad

What makes a great dad? A dad who takes an 11 year old and a 6 year old to deer camp, camps with them overnight, lets them sleep in the Yukon on the air bed while he sleeps in the tent, shows them how to scope for deer in a blind, cooks hot dogs and smores over an open fire, and spends some uninterrupted instructional QT with his kids in November while the Hogs are playing.

What makes a great husband? A husband who takes an 11 year old and a 6 year old to deer camp, camps with them overnight, lets them sleep in the Yukon on the air bed while he sleeps in the tent, shows them how to scope for deer in a blind, cooks hot dogs and smores over an open fire, and lets his wife have some uninterrupted napping, shopping and crafting while the Hogs are playing.

I love you Pete...you are the BEST...this family is lucky to have you as its leader...D

Halloween 2009 - Team Karl

Team Karl, in all of our spooky glory! Paulie from 'The Sopranos,' Cruella, Willy Wonka, and a Candy Corn Witch. Krista - if you are reading this, be sure to show Russie this picture and look closely - Flat Russie had a blast at our house for Halloween - see his little mask? We're sending official pics to him at school. Flat Russie should be on his way to Missouri in a few days.

Here is our trick or treating crew on the neighborhood hayride!

Jack is already planning his costume for next year...Cruella