Dec 2008
Polar Express Photo Contest
Saturday, December 27, 2008
This photo I took on our Polar
Express Trip was chosen as a finalist
for a contest. Even if we don’t win,
it’s pretty neat to see our photo on
the website.
Christmas Day 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
This afternoon, Renea and I took Skyler to my
parents’ house. My uncle Mike, uncle Tim
and aunt Judy, and uncle Chris and aunt Suzie
were there. Skyler had fun playing with his
cousin Lukas. Hopefully, they will be able to get
together again soon and play trains.
See the photos here.
See the photos here.
Online Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tonight, I watched a live online service from
our church. The music and
message was right on target. I need to make
it a priority to keep attending church on
the weekends. Sometimes we forget the reason
we are on this Earth and going to church is
a constant reminder. It’s not about
me. It’s about Him.
Surprise of the Year
Monday, December 22, 2008
This morning, I was working at the computer in
the office when the doorbell rang. Looking
through the peephole, I saw Ashley (or as Skyler
says it, Ash-ey)! I gave her a warm hug and told
her to put her hood over her face as she came
into the living room, totally surprising her mom,
who was speechless. Skyler had fun getting
tickled by her. It was a great start to the week.
Mondays aren’t all that bad.
Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Last night, my parents took me to see Michael W. Smith for a
Christmas concert at CCV, which is down the street
from our house. We arrived at the sold-out
event very early, so my mom got her Farkle Game out and we, along
with a family friend, Sharon, played for the
hour leading up to the show. The music was
great and very uplifting. Michael had two
former American Idol contestants on
stage with him, Melinda Doolittle and George Huff.
I had a wonderful time and am very thankful to my parents for the ticket!
I had a wonderful time and am very thankful to my parents for the ticket!
Like Father, Like Son
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Seriously, what are these guys thinking? I know
Skyler and I will never have the same great
opportunity to appear on
sensational news websites. Sometimes
stupid people become famous, but I’d
rather refrain.
Managing Without Mommy
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Earlier this week, Renea left Skyler and I all
alone, without pre-cooked meals or instructions
on how to use the dishwasher. Shame! However, we
managed to survive while she was at a school
conference in Las Vegas.
I took Skyler to my weekly routine with Bronson. We also played with the blue light saber that he got at the Phoenix Electrical Light Parade last Saturday and took some really artsy-fartsy photos. By-the-way, it’s nice to go to events with people who know exactly where to park (thanks, mom and dad!).
Our school also had a fun Christmas party for the children and grandchildren of employees. Skyler had fun making ornaments and playing with the other children. I, of course, made him wear a silly beanie hat, given to him recently by his cousin Kaleigh, and a quazi-political t-shirt (see photos). He almost got dress-coded. At the party he opened a gift I bought him earlier in the day, a battery-operated crab.
The next day, Renea came home and we all decorated the Christmas tree.
Yes, we managed, but it sure is easier with mommy.
Check out the other photos.
I took Skyler to my weekly routine with Bronson. We also played with the blue light saber that he got at the Phoenix Electrical Light Parade last Saturday and took some really artsy-fartsy photos. By-the-way, it’s nice to go to events with people who know exactly where to park (thanks, mom and dad!).
Our school also had a fun Christmas party for the children and grandchildren of employees. Skyler had fun making ornaments and playing with the other children. I, of course, made him wear a silly beanie hat, given to him recently by his cousin Kaleigh, and a quazi-political t-shirt (see photos). He almost got dress-coded. At the party he opened a gift I bought him earlier in the day, a battery-operated crab.
The next day, Renea came home and we all decorated the Christmas tree.
Yes, we managed, but it sure is easier with mommy.
Check out the other photos.
Skyler Hangs Out With Santa
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
When we were at
the mall on Sunday, we made an
appointment to have Skyler’s picture taken
with Santa at The Picture People. He loved
hanging out with Santa before the photo shoot
and was the best-behaved, cooperative child he
had that day. We bought some great shots. Then,
we came home, fixed the lights on the Christmas
tree, and recorded Skyler singing “We Wish
You A Merry Christmas”. The tree may not
get ornaments on it, due to the karate fighting
that Skyler imposed on it (see video below).
