Really Honked Off about Going Green!

Ok, here is my gripe. I have been making a very good attempt to be more conscious of what goes into landfills and preserving our beautiful country, blah, blah, blah. Now I am not talking about using cloth napkins or going to the bathroom outdoors or anything really drastic. But I have been trying to recycle. We use a lot of Milk jugs and plastic in general so I was feeling like we shouldn't just keep dumping it into the landfills. We also have bins in our garage for glass, aluminum, and steel (I know what you are thinking....that is over the top).
However, has anyone tried to recycle in our town?? Every time I go to take my stuff to the recycle bin it is full! Come on already, post a sign that says when they pick up that sh*t so I won't load my car and go down there when it is probably full( As if I am taking that stuff back to my house). And today I was so mad that I put the plastic in the aluminum and I don't feel bad about it at all. With every other commercial pushing America to go green, give us the tools already! Ok, I am done

Luke

Just a cute shot of Luke ready for Church!

Merry Christmas!

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas!

Pimp Farley

Ross likes to wear costumes. Over the years, we have kept our Halloween costumes in the basement for the boys to play. They have a wide variety of pirates, ninjas, star wars and spider men (red & black). He combined some of them last week to come up with one of the coolest costumes ever... Pimp Farley.

On a side note, please keep him in your prayers as he is getting tubes in the morning. The doctor gave us a special on them and we couldn't pass it up. Hopefully, he will be able to hear better in the future. Right now, it is very selective. Thanks!

Luke's Birthday Pictures

Here are some of the best shots of the night. He really enjoyed this cake that Mommy made him. I think Cole shoved his face in the cake, but he is still denying it. He had a great time and got some awesome gifts. He wasn't really excited about opening presents last week, but this morning he really wants to help Mommy wrap presents for Christmas.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUKE!!!

You guessed it! Luke turned one today. Well, actually tonight around 8 o'clock. I can't believe how fast this year went past. Makes me sad that he is already one. I think we should have more kids. What do you think?

FBI: Illinois Governor Sought To Sell Obama's Senate Seat

ABC News: FBI: Illinois Governor Sought To "Sell" Obama's Senate Seat

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Normally, I don't post political and leave that up to Uncle Bob, but this was too good to pass up! Click on the above-link for the full story.

Cole's Birthday Pictures

Here are some shots from his birthday. He really had a great day. We had a party for him with grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc. We even had a visit from Princess Lea and Queen Ashley. The sleepover went really well. The boys were very good. Finally, we had to tell them to go to bed at four in the morning. Cole got lots of great presents including this Nintendo DS and a kitty.

A+

Dr. Michael Smith gets an A+. He was done in about 10 minutes. Apparently, he has done this procedure several thousand times. I wonder if he gets paid by the hour? Anyway, we are home and Luke is doing just fine. He was crying earlier when the anesthesia wore off, but now he is happy and playing. Thanks for all the comments, thoughts & prayers.

Colonel Sanders?

I don't think so. It is our very own Luke Jyles. I just wanted to post this cute picture of him and ask that you keep him in your prayers. In the morning, he is getting tubes in his ears. It is a common procedure, but it is still surgery and they do put him out. And, of course, I am nervous about it. Thank you all very much!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COLE!!!

Today, Cole is eight years old. Seems like just yesterday, we were bringing him home from the hospital. In 8 short years from now, he will be driving. Scary! The time really does fly when you're having fun. Tonight, we are having a party with his grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc. And, he is having a sleepover with three of his friends. Again, scary!

Dad's Birthday

Well, since I have taken links off our blog of people that never update their blogs (you're next Tim) and since I have been hounded by some people (that's you Susie), here are some pictures I would like to share from Dad's birthday to update our blog. On a side note, deer hunting is slowing down, so I'll be able to keep up with the blog a little better.

And the answers are...

1 - Cesar Chavez - G - Helped farm workers earn more money.
2 - Mother Teresa - H - Helped poor people in India.
3 - Paul Revere - A - Warned citizens that the British were coming.
4 - Sojourner Truth - B - Gave speeches explaining why slavery was bad.
5 - Jackie Robinson - D - Was the first Afro-American baseball player.
6 - Helen Keller - E - Helped other blind people.
7 - Susann B. Anthony - C - Helped get women the right to vote.
8 - Clara Barton - F - Helped soldiers and started the American Red Cross.


Several people played our little game and to those of you, we thank you. We had several winners and several losers, i.e. Ashley Bunton. Prizes have already been sent via USPS. Give them 4 to 6 weeks and then call your local post office if you don't receive your prize.

Wedding Pictures Part III

These two are a part of the the famous Leffler triplets, Kate & Colleen. What are they singing? And, is it in the right key? Kate probably didn't know that she would end up being married to a famous rock star. This audition probably sealed the deal.


Here is my brother-in-law, Evan Bunton and Emily Allen, trying to dance to black music. He's got moves for a white guy!

This is Micky Will helping himself to the keg. In fact, I think he drank one keg all by himself.

Where do I start... Left to right, Jason Graham, Stacey (Houser) Parr, Jyn (Wood) Eaton, Wade Eaton, Holly (bride), Beth (Richards) Graham, Cherilea Pitcher, Kathy (Zumbahlen) Smithenry and Dakota.

Wedding Pictures Part II

Wow, where do I start here... These famous couples all ended up getting married and are all still married (as far as I know). In the back, you have David & Melanie Herndon (married before us). Front row, left to right, Mike & Cheryl Stone, Kent Schafer (who married at a later date at an undisclosed location), Cory & Julie Finn.



This picture lives on in infamy. Wade Eaton with a head full of hair and Chris Parr who is now a preacher and has married several of our friends. They are dancing to Cotten Eyed Joe. And, I think they were the only two dancing. Scary!

Any idea about these two youngsters? This is the little kid that kicked my brother in the nuts at the wedding rehearsal, Dakota Flowers and his sister, Terra, previously mentioned.

And, the parents of the bride, David & Glenda Bunton. Dave was quoted telling Holly in the morning that she would have so much fun that day that she would be, "Whistling zippidy do dah out of her ass!" And then, "You're not coming back here to live... really, you're not coming back?"

These are our friends Hank Baltzell and John Bennett. They make a nice couple, don't they?

Wedding Pictures Part I

Does anybody remember this guy? Rumor has it that he is living in the homo capital of the United States and still single. Coincidence? Just kidding... this is my old friend Michael Weber and the truth is that he stole this wine bottle from the bar and didn't share. Tsk. Tsk.



Who could forget this famous couple? "We were on a break!" Yeah, we've all heard that one before, right? This is Will & Jenny Fritchley. Recently made famous by having three kids under three years and then quickly moving to a trailer. That's right, we have friends in low places...

The infamous parents of the groom. Kent & Sandra Farley. They look happy, don't they?

This was actually the first real date for my brother, Tim Farley, and his future bride, Michele Cummins. And we all thought he would end up living in San Francisco...

Here are the beautiful bridesmaids, Karla (Brooks) Koebele, Cherilea (Jackson) Pitcher, Mollie (Matson) Hart, Sarah (Diel) Kinkade and Emily (Clark) Allen. The little tot is Terra Flowers and she is now about 15!

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy birthday, Papaw Kent! Hope you have a great day!

Veteran's Day

To those that have served... Thank you! We are in your debt.

Deer Hunting

Well, deer season officially opened for me this week. I have been bow hunting several times. Every night at supper, we tell about our best and worst parts of the day. Well, the first night that I went hunting, I said that the best part of my day was that I finally got to go deer hunting, but the worst part was that I didn't get anything. Later, on the way to bed, Ross looks up at me and says, "I'm sorry you didn't shoot a deer." I said, "That's ok Ross, maybe tomorrow." He says, "Maybe you're just not good at hunting." I said, "Thanks, Ross. Goodnight." PS - I took this picture of a deer, so maybe I can shoot one after all.

Are you smarter than a 2nd grader?

In light of the presidential election, Cole has been learning about famous people and what they did that made them famous. Let's see how many of our readers are smarter than 2nd graders (good luck Ashley). And, no help from Google (that means you Kelley). Below is the quiz. Feel free to post your answers or e-mail them to us. If you don't know our e-mail address, we probably aren't very good friends. We'll try to think of a prize for the winner. Good luck!

1 - Cesar Chavez
2 - Mother Teresa
3 - Paul Revere
4 - Sojourner Truth
5 - Jackie Robinson
6 - Helen Keller
7 - Susann B. Anthony
8 - Clara Barton


A - Warned citizens that the British were coming.
B - Gave speeches explaining why slavery was bad.
C - Helped get women the right to vote.
D - Was the first Afro-American baseball player.
E - Helped other blind people.
F - Helped soldiers and started the American Red Cross.
G - Helped farm workers earn more money.
H - Helped poor people in India.

Trick or Treat

Here are a couple pictures of the boys for Trick or Treat. Cole & Ross both went as spooky creatures and Luke went as Frogger. We had to be extra careful crossing the road.

Trunk or Treat

Last week was the Trunk or Treat for the Cub Scouts. We went as big Cardinal fans. Cole won first place for Best Athlete. There was also a Mummy Wrap and Build-a-Scarecrow. The boys all had a great time. Note the king and queen in the background. That is Rick & Tracy Dow. Nice costumes!

Pumpkins!!!

Here are a few shots of our Halloween spirit! These are the ones that the boys painted at Church.

Here are the boys carving pumpkins in the barn...

Here is Cole's finished product. He designed, scooped and carved all by himself. It is very scary!

Here is Ross's finished product. I helped him carve it, but he did the dirty work. They are both very scary!


Here is Luke. He couldn't take Ross's scary face!

It Has been 10 Years!!!

October 24th, 1998

I can't believe it has been ten years. Time really does fly when you are having fun.

When we scanned this picture we found some really great ones of all our friends. We plan to post a few of those, so if you were in our wedding.....beware. And if some of you don't remember who was in our wedding, I will tell you: Sarah Diel-Kinkade, Cherilea Jackson-Pitcher, Karla Brooks-Koebele, Mollie Matson-Hart, Emily Clark-Allen, Tim Farley, Hank Baltzell, Evan Bunton, Will Fritchley, and Michael Weber. (I bet you all can't wait to see some pics.) We had a really great time on our wedding day.

Daddy's Team

Luke has his gear on and he ready to play on my team. Thought I would share a few pictures of the little guy since the last post was about the big boys. Everything has to be fair at our house.