A Couple of Birthday Parties

Well, Jason and Jonathan are one year older now. We had two weeks of partied and friends staying over. Needless to say, the kids had a great time. It also goes without saying that mom and dad are glad its done. We're ready for a few days/weeks/months/years and just hanging out with the guys.

Jason had friends over Friday night. They played Game Boys and DS-Lites and watched movies until 2 in the morning. Dad had to give up the ghost at that hour so everyone had to hit the pillows. The next morning, they were up early. I think around 7:00. Karen and I couldn't believe it! They would never wake up so early on a school day!

More gaming in the morning then it was off to the movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean III." Lots of money (the movie and the snacks) and almost three hours later (a very long movie), we returned home to a big party with family and friends.

The next week was Jonathan's turn. Not quite as much activity but there was a sleep over with friends, lots of Game Boy gaming and the party with the family on Saturday morning.

As I said earlier, mom and dad are partied out.

Out With the Old and In With the New

As the saying goes. I unhooked the old black ovens and moved 'em out. The new appliances are in place, with the exception of the dishwasher, which is being reordered since the original was damaged.

I was trying not to sweat but failed. Ah, blessed Summer and its heat.

I'm Cool Too

Ya see, I'm cool with my flashlight on mah punkin' head.

Dave

My Mom

This is a picture of my mom standing in front of the house she was raised in.

Some Artwork by Jon-Jon

I was cleaning up some paperwork last night, filing things away, getting the budget info up to date. In a pile of papers, I found some artwork that Jonathan had done the past few months. So, I thought I would share it with you.

Summer Begins

According to the meteorologists, Summer begins on June 21st or 22nd. To three little boys, Summer begins the moment school ends. And no activity spells S-U-M-M-E-R better than swimming! We went to the Abilene Swim Club on Saturday and participated in this ritual of Summer, sacrificing education and learning on the altar of a darned good time. The boys lasted two hours and were plum tuckered out.

And so our Summer begins.

The Boys are Mowing the Grass

This is kind of a repost. Its been awhile since I put anything interesting up on this website so I thought I would share this video. The boys, as stated in an earlier blog, have started mowing the grass. Here is a little video I put together about Jason and Joshua and their new chore.

The History Podcast Continues ...

I told Karen that I think I'm a little crazy to be running around the county looking for interesting stories about dead people. Sometimes I feel like quitting. There are so many thing in my life that need my attention, most importantly of all, Karen and my three sons.

Then it happens. Someone throws a kind comment my way and it gets me all pumped up for the next episode. Here are two comments from some of the folks I interviewed for the last episode on Vintage Base Ball.

Dave-

I listened to the Vintage Base Ball Podcast this morning and thought you did a great job. Anytime you would like to be my publicist, the job it open. The pay isn’t good, but I guarantee that I will plug you at every opportunity.

-Bob

David,

I just heard your podcast pertaining to vintage base ball. Great Job! It was outstanding.

Michael “Molasses” Hickey

So, onward I go. Sorry Karen. Sorry boys. I will try to make some time for you also. I love all of you.

Please listen to my history podcast when you get a minute. In particular, tell me what you think about the Vintage Base Ball episode.

The Boys are Growing Up

Doesn't time fly. Its been several days since I have posted anything to the 'ol family blog. A few interesting things has happened but I think I'll start with a quick blog about the boys.

As the title says, the boys are growing up. I was looking at pictures the other day of the boys when they were wee, little ones. And here we are just a day or two later, or so it seems, and they are mowing the grass. I call it mowing the grass. They call it making some money so I can buy some more stuff.

It was fun to watch them mow. Let's just say their lines weren't the straightest I have ever seen. At one point, the lawn looked like it had a strange and wonderful disease that makes clumps of grass grow in random spots around the yard. Eventually, they got the whole thing mowed and it looked great.

And yes, even the dog got in on the action.

An update on the house remodel

I told Karen that it would worse before it got better. I HAD NO IDEA!

Karen is being a great sport and even reminded me of one of my most favorite stolen epxressions "You gotta break a few eggs to make an omelet." And, eggs we have broken. Mike and Sharon came in the for the weekend and we put Mike to work. Mike did most of the work and I helped where I could. The results are in the pictures.

More to come.