Incredible Jump Rope Dancing

Got this link from the guy I used to work for at the Rodeo selling hat pins & belt buckles. He once paid me with a hundred dollar bill then asked me if I was going to frame it. Cool idea.

NO WAY! I was spending that puppy.

Anyhow, about this link: The jump-roping group is called Kings Firecrackers. It was taped during half-time at an Army/Navy Basketball Game in Ohio - part of the fun was seeing how the crowd enjoyed the show.

I'd like to see you try jumping rope like this. Go ahead. Pick a song you like & hop away.

I know you could do it. :-)

I'm BAAAAAACK

At least that's the plan.

I've told some friends that my brain is tired. It had some nice R & R in AL visitin' with my mama. Now it's just a bit chilly. Are temps in FL supposed to get below freezing? :-)

Happy 2010. God bless the USA.

Rain Gutter Bookshelves

The librarian in me loves this creative idea while the practical me says "that'd take WAY to many rain gutters to hold my books! Excellent presentation though. Check it out.

Rain Gutter bookshelves

19 Reasons to Love Andrew

1. Walks with the Lord & studies His Word
2. He was a sweet baby. And cute too as you can see here.
3. He arrived right on time! And still hates to be late.
4. Wonderful sense of humor & fun
5. Ace's most handsome pet guy/snake-handler extraordinaire
6. Tallness
7. Energetic

8. Competitive - and loves to PLAY
9. Football & basketball fan & player; supports his teams & friends.
10. Good student
11. Excellent eater - Pizza is his fav and he works tomorrow >> hint, hint
12. Great hair (says his barber)
13. Has always been a fab sleeper > would barely stir in his crib for those middle of the night feedings. Don't forget who was there for you, babe.
14. Contemplative yet laid-back
15. Participatory
16. Chews on concepts until he knows what he believes, then stands there firmly.
17. Thrifty yet generous
18. Loves his family (great hugger)
19. Uncomplaining - For example, he will not complain about this potentially embarrassing post in which so many of his wonderful qualities are laid bare for the public to peruse... :-)

Happy Birthday, Andrew!

Gun History?

I searched www.truthorfiction.com and www.snopes.com but found no info confirming nor discrediting this emailed history. How much do you value your 2nd ammendment rights?

A LITTLE GUN HISTORY
In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control.. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated
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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million.
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During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!

Caleb Memory

When I woke him up this morning & told him happy birthday, he did it.

He asked for the story about the day he was born.

I told him that he was born by c-section a week early and was my 2nd biggest baby at 8 pounds 4 ounces. He was taken away to the nursery while I did my time in the recovery room.

I had to stay flat because the meds in the epidural made me sick but when I was settled in my room, I rang for the nurses to bring him to me. Then I waited.

And waited. Way too long I waited. Hours.

Finally I called again & finally they brought this sweet, chubby almost red-haired boy to me. He turned to look at me when he heard me speak.

Then he went to sleep.

"They called you and said you knew me " he said.

"Yes. They came to take you back to the nursery about 11:30 so I could get a good night's sleep but I told the nurse that you'd be wide awake within the hour so she might as well leave you. She just laughed at me and rolled you away."

"But you were right." He grins his sleepy smile.

"Then about 12:30 my phone rang and I could hear you wailing in the background when I answered. The nurse said, "You really know your son. Do you want me to bring him to you?" And I told her, "bring him on."

"You knew I'd wake up." He snickers a little and shakes his head. Surprised that I already knew his middle of the night wide awake habit? Maybe thinking Mom was cool to know him when the nurse thought I would not, to be right about him on the day of his birth?

I reminded him again to get up because after 16 years I also know that he would happily go back to sleep. :-) I ruffled his sleep mussed hair.

Have I mentioned that I love that kid?

Sweet 16?

You know if someone says SWEET he'll say, "CHEESE!"
But he would agree on the 16 part.

Happy birthday to my SWEET boy, here modeling his favorite & newest pet, a bearded dragon named Natu.





I had to include this photo to show that he will argue vigorously debate with anyone. Even the dog.

I love that kid!

Oh yeah, I love the one next to him too. :-)