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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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!
