Summer Vacation 2007 - The First Stop

We made it is far as Odessa and stopped for a break. We found a Chic-fil-A and had some lunch. The boys are in the Game Stop store in the mall.

We're about to head West to Pecos and turn left ... Which is South to Fort Davis. Assuming of course we ever get the boys out of Game Stop.

More later.

The Gibson Boys Take Up A New Hobby ...

Well, we've entered a new phase in our life with the boys. They have discovered the game of golf. Their grandparents introduced them to the game a few weeks ago. Just a few days ago, they bought all three boys their own golf clubs.

I took the boys over to the two-hole course at ACU. It was interesting to say the least. Somehow, we managed to lose 4 or 5 balls on a course with two holes. Good thing it wasn't a 9 or 18 hole course. We would have had to sell the car to buy enough balls to finish!

Anyhow, the boys had a wonderful time. I have to be honest and say its a little stressful taking three boys with little to no golf experience to a course. I was so afraid someone would get a club or a ball up side their head. That never happened so life it good.

I'm particularly excited about the picture of Jon-Jon on the tee box. Notice the look of pure joy on this face. Now look just to the front of his feet in the grass. Yep, that's the ball still sitting there. I think he likes playing golf regardless of the outcome.

We worked a little on our golf etiquette while we were there. Waiting your turn is hard for three boys. But they listened and learned.

Karen and I are thinking of taking them golfing while were on vacation next week in Fort Davis. Should be fun.

Tammy the Dog Takes Over!

My Mom and Dad recently acquired a new dog. The dog's name is Tammy. Needless to say, my parents act like they just had a new grandbaby. I guess, in one way, they did. I went to their house last night to take pictures of the dog. Dad wanted to give Mom a birthday present of a picture frame full of pictures of Tammy and a greeting. I took the pictures. Karen did the hard stuff, figuring out how to get them into the frame I purchased and putting it all together. It looks great by the way.

Anyhow, here are a few of the pictures of the dog.

Hope you enjoy.

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.