October 2008
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Jacob and the Snake
We went to the Nashville Zoo last night for their children’s Halloween event. We had a great time, but the hightly was the creepy, crawly, slimy animal show. At the end, they ask for some volunteers and Jacob was chosen. He and the other kids then got to hold a yellow burmese python. Jacob loved [...]
I voted yesterday
I did early voting and without a wait in line, I voted. My presidential choice is…[his website] Go on, check it out and see who I voted for. I will wait for you. … … … … … … … … … Yep, I voted 3rd party this election. During the Republican Primary, I voted [...]
The Carnival is in Town
The carnival came to town last weekend, and my son just had to go. We good some good pictures of him, really capturing his joy and excitement at being there. I also got to eat my yearly funnel cake and fresh squeezed lemonade which was marvelous. A little late in posting these pictures, but I [...]
Happy Columbus Day!
I doubt many people will read this post today as most of the US are not in front of their computers but out celebrating with friends and family on this most joyous and festive of American holidays: Columbus Day. Government employees, you deserve today off from work! However, I am working this day as I [...]
My Life as a Play: Why it is worth it
Setting: Daddy is reading Jacob bedtime stories. One book is a children’s Bible, , with various stories in it. Daddy is reading the story of the Cruxifiction. Daddy: “They nailed Jesus to the cross. ‘Father, forgive them,’ Jesus gasped. ‘They don’t understand what they are doing.’ ” Daddy keeps reading the story. He notices Jacob [...]
New Poll: When will Ava walk?
I put up a new poll to the right. Since Ava is now crawling (barely), walking is soon to follow. When will that be? We will find out, but your best guess is welcomed. Actually, I am not really that anxious for her to walk. As she is my second, I have learned from Jacob [...]
Ava is crawling
Ava truly crawled today for the first time, at her 7 month birthday. She has been close for a while, but she could not get her arms and legs working at the same time. Tonight, Jacob and I were playing on the floor with some new toys he got. Ava was sitting in front of [...]
Panama City Beach 2008
Last week Jacob, Shannon and I went to Panama City Beach. We had a GREAT time. Weather, beach, food, evening outings were nearly perfect. We even got a memorable, but painful, story of Jacob getting stung by a jellyfish. You can see some pictures of his stung arm even though the pictures are not real [...]
