Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Thursday, November 30, 2006
The New Blog!
OK, so I know that only a few people visit my blog, but for those that do I am asking you to check out our new blog. This is a huge deal for our family and if any of you are so inclined please keep us in your prayers and if you are even more inclined donate to the cause.
So, click on the picture below!
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
GOOD FRIENDS!
Well I hope you all had a great turky day I know we did! We got to spend it with the Daigles and it was awesome, we love them so much and can't wait to see them again. The boys had a blast and were on the trampoline from Sun up to well past Sun down. Here are some pics from the trip!
Thanks again to Pastor, Elder, Prophet Jeff and The Kerri!
Just looking at the photos makes me smile!
Thanks again to Pastor, Elder, Prophet Jeff and The Kerri!
Just looking at the photos makes me smile!
LUNARWORLD MY FAVORITE READER!
I am sitting back drinking my Cuban coffee (which is the best coffee in the World!) and check my blog and see Lunarworld post a link to a video. Well let me tell you what it is now apparent that either A. We conspired my last post. B. Total coincidence! C. Betsy spends way too much time on the internet!
Well suffice it to say I could not have scripted this so enjoy and thank you Betsy you ROCK!
Well suffice it to say I could not have scripted this so enjoy and thank you Betsy you ROCK!
Monday, November 27, 2006
THE GREAT EQUALIZERS
I love that in life there are equalizers. You know the things in life that no matter how rich or important you get you still have to deal with! Below is my top ten, if you have any better please share!
10. Death, yeah I know everyone has to die and even though you spend a million dollars on cryovacing yourself, your still dead!
9. Birth, as uncomfortable as it may going down that long tight hallway we all have to come out sooner or later!
8. Waking up, some later than others but here again sooner or later you got to wake up!
7. Getting Sick, ok you may be able to pay for all sorts of prevention, but yes this too will happen to you!
6. Farting, even though Donald Trump wipes his but with $100 bills he still lets them rip!
5. Poo, although we don't ever picture Oprah going with as much as she eats trust me she does.
4. Hair, now some people loose it, all will gain growth in places they don't want with age.
3. Boogers, Oh yeah you can be as stealth as you want to when picking them, we all know though cause we all do it! Maybe not all of us eat them?
2. Acne, cover it up, photo shop it, there is no denying that some time some where you had a zit!
1. Traffic, this is my personal favorite! There is nothing like looking over and seeing Mr. or Mrs. Fancy Pants late for the country club and getting all frustrated in their Rolls or Bentley.
Truth is, it is these "equalizers" that help me to see God really does have a sense of humor!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
A SPONTANEOUS RECKONING
OK, So you want to talk about being spontaneous. Tuesday the 14th I pick up Jared early from school and drove to Orlando where we met up with my friend Brian Whalen. Brian is a good friend from High School. From there we drove to Jacksonville for the Days of Reckoning Tour and saw Pillar, Day of Fire, Decyfer Down and Showdown. It was cool cause I got to hang with Rob and the Boys from Pillar we had a blast! Also, we watched a great show cause they freakin rocked the house down!
I think the revelation for me came when I found myself in a mosh pit with my SON!!!!! Did I ever think the day would come when I would share the pit with my boy! Man do I feel old!
Well if that was not enough we did not get home till after 4AM and yes we were up at 630 for work! Now that reminded me of the old days of partying, without the hangover!
The pics did not come out to well sorry!
BY THE WAY IF YOU HAVE NOT PICKED UP THE NEW PILLAR ALBUM YOU ARE MISSING THE BEST ALBUM YOU WILL EVER HEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT THEY ROCKED, IF YOU CAN SEE THEM LIVE DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
I think the revelation for me came when I found myself in a mosh pit with my SON!!!!! Did I ever think the day would come when I would share the pit with my boy! Man do I feel old!
Well if that was not enough we did not get home till after 4AM and yes we were up at 630 for work! Now that reminded me of the old days of partying, without the hangover!
The pics did not come out to well sorry!
BY THE WAY IF YOU HAVE NOT PICKED UP THE NEW PILLAR ALBUM YOU ARE MISSING THE BEST ALBUM YOU WILL EVER HEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT THEY ROCKED, IF YOU CAN SEE THEM LIVE DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, November 10, 2006
TIME AFTER TIME
Where the heck does time go?
I mean I have it now but yeah there it goes again.
I can't truly believe all time goes into history?
Time has to go some where of signifigance, if not then what are we doing here?
I think the only thing that frustrates me to no end is having time then loosing it. I'll give you an example, I have my entire day planned out with plenty of margin and then KABOOM!!!! All H E double hockey sticks breaks looses and my whole plan is set back and I start playing the Superman game. You know that game you play where you pretend to be Superman and fly around town (office, you fill in the blank with what is applicable) at such a speed that you reverse the rotation of the Earth to turn back time and make up what you lost. And yet, I never seem to get the Earth to budge, not even an inch. Sucks!
Its not always this way though, the opposite is not remembering the what you did or why you did it, but hey who cares your driving home! Truth is when it is all said and done and you are 113 years old and about to die from a Jealous Husband what is important? Is it gonna matter you rushed or slothed along?
Why not try this today, drive five miles under the speed limit all day and see if you notice anything different.
Second take a walk today on your own for five minutes, you can stop for five minutes and walk, shut the Crackberry off, and walk!
Trust me we are not that important that a five minute walk or driving five minutes under the speed limit will cause the end of the world. It may change yours though?
I mean I have it now but yeah there it goes again.
I can't truly believe all time goes into history?
Time has to go some where of signifigance, if not then what are we doing here?
I think the only thing that frustrates me to no end is having time then loosing it. I'll give you an example, I have my entire day planned out with plenty of margin and then KABOOM!!!! All H E double hockey sticks breaks looses and my whole plan is set back and I start playing the Superman game. You know that game you play where you pretend to be Superman and fly around town (office, you fill in the blank with what is applicable) at such a speed that you reverse the rotation of the Earth to turn back time and make up what you lost. And yet, I never seem to get the Earth to budge, not even an inch. Sucks!
Its not always this way though, the opposite is not remembering the what you did or why you did it, but hey who cares your driving home! Truth is when it is all said and done and you are 113 years old and about to die from a Jealous Husband what is important? Is it gonna matter you rushed or slothed along?
Why not try this today, drive five miles under the speed limit all day and see if you notice anything different.
Second take a walk today on your own for five minutes, you can stop for five minutes and walk, shut the Crackberry off, and walk!
Trust me we are not that important that a five minute walk or driving five minutes under the speed limit will cause the end of the world. It may change yours though?
Monday, October 23, 2006
Brothers Don't Shake Hands, Brothers Gotta Hug!
Talk about death inspiring life! True story watch the video it is awesome!
On May 19, 2001, the love of my life and my best friend finished her course here on Earth - my mother, Josephine Hunter. A day that began in sheer sadness ended in great joy because I realized that my mother had done exactly what God had required of her. She simply let everyone she came in contact with know that they matter. She was truly a friend to everyone, regardless of age, race, or gender.
What an amazing world it would be if we were known as people who have a smile and a kind word for everyone. No matter what our jobs are, perhaps the most important work we can do is to help and encourage others, especially by our actions. With constant threats targeted towards our morale and human spirit, kind and encouraging actions are needed to get us through our everyday situations, no matter how big or small they may be.
FREE HUGS will be the company that will always promote our two most sought after possessions, happiness and our sense of belonging. FREE HUGS will always consist of excellence in the development of leaders, action in the community, and service to customers.
So thank you for supporting FREE HUGS and always remember, we all need one.
Your Friend,
Jason Hunter
On May 19, 2001, the love of my life and my best friend finished her course here on Earth - my mother, Josephine Hunter. A day that began in sheer sadness ended in great joy because I realized that my mother had done exactly what God had required of her. She simply let everyone she came in contact with know that they matter. She was truly a friend to everyone, regardless of age, race, or gender.
What an amazing world it would be if we were known as people who have a smile and a kind word for everyone. No matter what our jobs are, perhaps the most important work we can do is to help and encourage others, especially by our actions. With constant threats targeted towards our morale and human spirit, kind and encouraging actions are needed to get us through our everyday situations, no matter how big or small they may be.
FREE HUGS will be the company that will always promote our two most sought after possessions, happiness and our sense of belonging. FREE HUGS will always consist of excellence in the development of leaders, action in the community, and service to customers.
So thank you for supporting FREE HUGS and always remember, we all need one.
Your Friend,
Jason Hunter
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Hurry up and die!
I read a not so well known fact that if you place a toad in boiling water it will jump out. But if you put the same toad in a pot and slowly heat the water to a boil it will stay till it burns up. The world is like that, I was studying hurry this week and it seems that more often than not we are in a rush to get through something and suffer from Hurry Sickness.
Don't think you suffer from Hurry Sickness? Answer yes to any of these questions and you do.
1. Find yourself coming to a red light and studying the cars in front of you to choose a lane that will be the fastest based off of the color make and driver of the cars ahead?
2. In the grocery store you try to pick the line that will go the fastest by the number of people and the number of items each has? Then you mark the person where you would have been and you see if you choose right?
3. When people are talking to slowly you find yourself finishing their sentences? Maybe even verbally!
I think you get the picture here, Paul said "Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold."
It makes me ask myself, "What are we in such a hurry for?" We hurry to work, we hurry to lunch, we hurry to get done with work, we hurry to get home, we hurry to eat dinner, we hurry to get to bed, we hurry till we are dead? I think we need to stop unplug and hurry less! If we look to Jesus he said, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." Stopping the hurry isn't easy, but I believe for many of us we put hurry in a place the Lord has reserved for Him, Joy and Family. Because society applauds busy and hurry we feel justified. Obviously this is just as much for me as you!
Bless
Abe
Monday, October 16, 2006
IN THE NAME OF BLOOD! ONE LOVE IN THE NAME OF BLOOD!
Oh man I spent three hours tonight in the woods with no Off and plenty of company with our flying little friends making Jack and me their last meal. Why you ask, well I sold pumpkins with Jackson for Cub Scouts and I have to say although we were supper for a rather large group of dying mosquitoes we had a ton of fun.
Also, my brother moved to West Palm, actually Delray Beach for all you hipster dufuses out there who know the difference and Jack and I went to help him. We had a blast, Drove through Ft. Myers, Naples, Alligator Alley and Miami. While we were there we went to the SOHO district for lunch and even fit in the beach it was gorgeous. Suffice it to say it was a great time for the both of us. Finally, coming back we went across the state on a little two lane highway (US60)and drove for an hour without seeing a soul it was nice. Jackson made a comment about how many more stars there were. I chuckled as if there were more there than any where. I tried to explain, oh well soon enough, soon enough!
Joy
Abe
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
CHOOSE JOY!
YESTERDAY WAS GOD’S DAY, HOW HAPPY I WAS THEN?
TOMORROW WILL BE THE GREAT DAY, I’LL JUST ENDURE UNTIL THEN?
THIS DAY, WITH ALL IT’S SHORTCOMING IS THE GREAT DAY!
THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE; LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!
TOMORROW WILL BE THE GREAT DAY, I’LL JUST ENDURE UNTIL THEN?
THIS DAY, WITH ALL IT’S SHORTCOMING IS THE GREAT DAY!
THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE; LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!
Sunday, October 08, 2006
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, SPAM?
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Your Sins Will Find U Out!
OK, so I am at church tonight running the lights and doing a darn good job (Not), when I decide to look up the score to the Florida game on my phone and accidentally hit the one switch out of a hundred that you guessed it blacks out the stage! Sweet huh? Jess I am de looser of the night! Have a good laugh at my expense and believe that if God can use me He can use anyone!
Friday, October 06, 2006
The Boys In The Hood
Want nothing in life but to be legit don't quote me boy cause I ain't said, nothing yet. This is a great picture that I posted for all the 3 people who look at my blog to see! OK, four sorry Betsy! Enjoy, by the way this was at a Birthday party in which Jayden was the only boy invited! What a ladies man, I cringe at the thought! Love Abe
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Inspiration
Monday, October 02, 2006
THE TRULY DISCIPLINED
I have been doing a great Bible study of recent and came across this definition for "A Disciplined Follower of Jesus," Someone who discerns when laughter, gentleness, silence, healing words, or prophetic indignation is called for, and offers it promptly, effectively, and lovingly.
As this definition goes this is my wife! Rachel asked me the other day why I love her and I could not put it into words this well, but now that I have here ya go honey! I love you so much cause you discern when to laugh, to be gentle, silent, nurturing and profound then act on it quickly, effectively and in a loving manner!
YOU ROCK MY WORLD AND I LOVE YOU SO!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
A MAN(SON) AFTER MY OWN HEART!
"I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who
will do all My will." - Ac 13:22
This week has been trying so far and it is funny how you learn things about yourself through your children. I love my family and wife so much and could never imagine doing anything to hurt them. Yet as with all families I allowed anger and strife into my heart and suffice it to say, became bound and stubborn resolving not to let it go. Of course this went on for a few days till I got up and prayed to God to remove it from my heart, cause I could not take it anymore! It was at this point that God told me "No, you remove it!" Well I would be lying if I did not admit that pissed me off even more. So, I started to hunker down in my pool of bitter soup when I got a revelation from Jackson. Those of you who know Jackson will appreciate this, while repremanding Jackson he said this to me, After he does something wrong he does not know why he does it but he throws a fit cause he is so mad at himself and he makes things worser. Funny isn't it how the thought of knowing you messed up can often times make your resolve in the "mess up" even stronger. Jackson is so awesome I love that kid to death!
As for the outlook to the rest of the week, the sun is starting to shine on that dark part of my heart that I am trying to cut out with a dull knife.
I love my wife so much!
Oh I already said that once didn't I? J/K
Monday, September 18, 2006
THE DOWN SIDE OF HAVING A WEEKEND OFF!
This pretty much sums up my weekend, just add a bit of rain to Monday and your there!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Why the Electric Car will never work!
I remember the late seventies living in California and waiting in line for gas with my dad like it was yesterday! I also remember trading in our Huge Pontiac Bonneville for a Datsun 310, which was the car I was forced to learn how to drive a stick shift on (I'll save that story for another post).
The reason we traded was to fight the rise of fuel costs over a dollar a gallon!
Wow how I would love a dollar a gallon today.
The funny thing is from 1975 to 1982 we saw gas mileage in all vehicles increase from an average of 13.1 mpg to 21.1 mpg. That is a 61 percent improvement over seven years pretty darn impressive. So what has happened since? A lot has happen yet average miles per gallon has only gone from 21.1 to 22.1 for 2005 and worse yet they are predicting 21.0 for 2006! How can this be we were doing so good? Well I am glad you asked, you see it is not the cars that have caused this flatline or possible loss in mileage it is the SUV and Trucks. In 1982 80% of the market sold was cars and today it is only 48% the remaining 52% is Trucks and SUVS. See car mileage alone has improved from 22.2 to 24.6 for 2006 and while it is not spectacular it is better.
Truth is this is simple High School Economics 101, Supply and Demand. You see the demand is for LARGER, FASTER, FLASHY TRUCKS AND SUVS. Until that changes we wont see a dramatic change unless technology changes, something drastic happens with the oil supply or Al Gore is right and global warming starts to destroy the earth ( I AM NOT GONNA HOLD MY BREATH FOR THE LAST ONE).
It is interesting because the auto manufacturers are being pushed to build these "alternative" fuel vehicles and hybrids by a small majority of hypocrites like Al Gore who shows up to a Sierra Club protest in not only a Chevy Suburban, but the gas guzzling stretch version! Well I for one like my big car and believe that if I were suppose to burn fossil fuels God would have not allowed the dinosaurs to roam the earth die and turn to oil for my car! J/K Really, if we are ever to see a change from the behemoth at the top of this blog we have to change the demand in order to see a shift in supply!
But like the average size of the home going from 1400sf in the seventies to 4100sf today I don't see it happening anytime soon!
If any of you want a ride in my wifes new white truck pictured at the top of the page it will be a minimum of $5 for around the block and $20 to go the beach as it is only averaging 5 MPG CITY and 7 MPG HWY! ENJOY!
Friday, September 08, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
COPY CAT? THANKS SCOTT!
Ok, Scott and I need everyone's help with this because we finding ourselves intrigued by how many people are visiting Scott's and my blog on a regular basis. You people are from all over the world!!
Scott and I are dying to know who you are and where you're from.
So please, do us a favor. Leave a comment with your name and where you're from.
C'mon, humor us! We really are interested!
P.S. Sorry Scott I could not resist. What do they say copying is the purest form of flattery?
Friday, September 01, 2006
THIS ONES FOR BETSY & FORGET GODADDY HOW ABOUT FLATDADDY!
Well since Betsy is the only one that reads my blog! J/K
Here ya go!
http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=13830&ch=biztech
http://www.globalwarming.org/
http://www.junkscience.com/news/robinson.htm
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/382_myths.htm
Welcome to the ``Flat Daddy" and ``Flat Mommy" phenomenon, in which life-size cutouts of deployed service members are given by the Maine National Guard to spouses, children, and relatives back home.
The Flat Daddies ride in cars, sit at the dinner table, visit the dentist, and even are brought to confession, according to their significant others on the home front.
``I prop him up in a chair, or sometimes put him on the couch and cover him up with a blanket," said Kay Judkins of Caribou, whose husband, Jim, is a minesweeper mechanic in Afghanistan. ``The cat will curl up on the blanket, and it looks kind of weird. I've tricked several people by that. They think he's home again."
At the request of relatives, about 200 Flat Daddy and Flat Mommy photos have been enlarged and printed at the state National Guard headquarters in Augusta. The families cut out the photos, which show the Guard members from the waist up, and glue them to a $2 piece of foam board.
THINK OF THE USES FOR THIS, INSTEAD OF HAVING MORE KIDS - FLAT KIDS, I WANT TO PLAY GOLF AND THE WIFE WANTS TO TALK, ANYTIME YOU NEED TO BE TWO PLACES AT ONCE!
Here ya go!
http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=13830&ch=biztech
http://www.globalwarming.org/
http://www.junkscience.com/news/robinson.htm
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/382_myths.htm
Welcome to the ``Flat Daddy" and ``Flat Mommy" phenomenon, in which life-size cutouts of deployed service members are given by the Maine National Guard to spouses, children, and relatives back home.
The Flat Daddies ride in cars, sit at the dinner table, visit the dentist, and even are brought to confession, according to their significant others on the home front.
``I prop him up in a chair, or sometimes put him on the couch and cover him up with a blanket," said Kay Judkins of Caribou, whose husband, Jim, is a minesweeper mechanic in Afghanistan. ``The cat will curl up on the blanket, and it looks kind of weird. I've tricked several people by that. They think he's home again."
At the request of relatives, about 200 Flat Daddy and Flat Mommy photos have been enlarged and printed at the state National Guard headquarters in Augusta. The families cut out the photos, which show the Guard members from the waist up, and glue them to a $2 piece of foam board.
THINK OF THE USES FOR THIS, INSTEAD OF HAVING MORE KIDS - FLAT KIDS, I WANT TO PLAY GOLF AND THE WIFE WANTS TO TALK, ANYTIME YOU NEED TO BE TWO PLACES AT ONCE!
Thursday, August 31, 2006
ITS THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT!
Although I was not fortunate enough to catch this last night I did read the web post on it. I can't believe ABC would be selling it and the American Public continues to buy it? So, what do the say is the number one way the world will end? GLOBAL WARMING! You have got to be kidding me! Al Gore's movie must of really impacted some idiot at ABC. How stupid do you have to be? I am really come on, scientists from MIT are actually predict that we are moving toward global cooling and there is NO evidence to support anything to the claims of global warming.
It is sensationalism at its finest. Well if you are dumb and want to maintain status quo the show is being repeated on Friday night!
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Defeating the Green-Eyed Monster
To overcome money envy, we need to define our purpose, identify what we should love and value most, and make our money obey our values by setting specific financial goals. Because if we achieve the things we value most, we'll be less riveted by what the neighbors are doing and satisfied by fulfilling our purpose.
MILES PER DOLLAR?
Once upon a time gas was a dollar, obviously those days are gone! But, wouldn't you like to know how far you will get on a buck? I know I was blown away at how little a dollar buys. How about 6.45 miles? Yes, that stinks! To check it out click here.
And if that is not enough of a good time you can also calculate how much it costs to drive to work?
And if that is not enough of a good time you can also calculate how much it costs to drive to work?
When I was your age $20 dollars was only worth $9
OK, you always say I will never say that then you do and want to have the proof to back it up. Well here it is a fun little calculator that will turn any denomination to what it WAS worth! Pretty fun once! Click here.
MORBID REALITY!
I heard of a website today that I was unaware of and thought to be quite morbid. It is www.mydeathspace.com and is a listing of individuals Myspace accounts who have died? See the thing is myspace does not delete accounts for inactivity at this point so this website lists the individuals with the cause of death and a link to their Myspace pages.
The sad thing is that the cause of death is listed and it is amazing the number of suicides, murders and alcohol/drug related deaths! No correlation between having a Myspace account and lifestyle I suppose? (Yeah Right!) If you go through them it seems like most all of them died of this cause, it is truly BIZARRE! Or is it?
I definitely had a sick feeling looking at it and at the same time I felt so bad for all the individuals and their families/friends. If you don't think we live in a lost and dying world then I recommend you check it out!
Finally, the Myspace accounts show the last login, which sometimes is the day of death, along with all the comments from friends and family which is also pretty interesting and sad to read. I just don't understand the motivation of the website to do such a thing? Then again that could be said for a ton of websites out there, so who knows?
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
THE TOP 25 OF FATHERHOOD!
You find out interesting things when you have sons, like
1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep.
2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite.
3. A 3-year old Boy's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.
4. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound Boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough, however, if tied to a paint can, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20x20 ft. room.
5. You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using a ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.
6. The glass in windows (even double-pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.
7. When you hear the toilet flush and the words "uh oh", it's already too late.
8. Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.
9. A six-year old Boy can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year old Man says they can only do it in the movies.
10. Certain Lego's will pass through the digestive tract of a 4-year old Boy.
11. Play dough and microwave should not be used in the same sentence.
12. Super glue is forever.
13. No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool you still can't walk on water.
14. Pool filters do not like Jell-O.
15. VCR's do not eject "PB & J" sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do.
16. Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.
17. Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.
18. You probably DO NOT want to know what that odor is.
19. Always look in the oven before you turn it on; plastic toys do not like ovens.
20. The fire department in Tampa, FL has a 5-minute response time.
21. The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy.
22. It will, however, make cats dizzy.
23. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.
24. 80% of women will pass this on to almost all of their friends, with or without kids.
25. 80% of men who read this will try mixing the Clorox and brake fluid.
1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep.
2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite.
3. A 3-year old Boy's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.
4. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound Boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough, however, if tied to a paint can, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20x20 ft. room.
5. You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using a ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.
6. The glass in windows (even double-pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.
7. When you hear the toilet flush and the words "uh oh", it's already too late.
8. Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.
9. A six-year old Boy can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year old Man says they can only do it in the movies.
10. Certain Lego's will pass through the digestive tract of a 4-year old Boy.
11. Play dough and microwave should not be used in the same sentence.
12. Super glue is forever.
13. No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool you still can't walk on water.
14. Pool filters do not like Jell-O.
15. VCR's do not eject "PB & J" sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do.
16. Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.
17. Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.
18. You probably DO NOT want to know what that odor is.
19. Always look in the oven before you turn it on; plastic toys do not like ovens.
20. The fire department in Tampa, FL has a 5-minute response time.
21. The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy.
22. It will, however, make cats dizzy.
23. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.
24. 80% of women will pass this on to almost all of their friends, with or without kids.
25. 80% of men who read this will try mixing the Clorox and brake fluid.
What Influence
Over the past few weeks I have been struggling with the idea of family. As we all have dysfunction in our families it comes as no surprise when things happen, more so from the outside in, meaning aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, mothers, fathers on forward to your own children and spouse.
The hardest part is, the closer it gets to your immediate family the harder it is to deal with and the more painful it can be!
Rachel and I have really battled this past two weeks with a ton of issues, mainly from our son. Often times the pain is too much to bare and it seems hopeless in our own strength.
Yet in the midst of this life I reach for God's word for the "How do I handle this?" and the "What do I do?" God has shown me to stay the course, don't make any sudden harsh moves and believe. OK, I can stay the course and not make any sudden harsh moves, but BELIEVE? Every indication I have had thus far tells me I CAN'T BELIEVE!
Funny how God can use things to teach you lessons. I am reading an article about a study done at the University of Pennsylvania. How do you say "caught and cot" or "pin and pen?" If you say them the same, you may be from the northeast. What does this have to do with the price in tea of china? Well it has been thought that we are loosing the dialects in each region as time goes on. The southern drawl, the nasal talk of the north, all thought to be going away.
So someone was bound to study it and guess what?
They are actually getting worse and more defined by region.
The influences they believed causing a decrease in regional dialect such as transplanting and relocation rates are not affecting the dialects as they thought. NOT EVEN TV is overcoming the influence on dialect, which was considered the greatest influence on dialect.
So what is causing the growth in strength? Family, that's right the influence of family is more powerful than any other influence. Biblically we know this to be true, for some reason scientifically they don't? Well I have to say that was a great encouragement to me cause when you feel all hope is lost and you are beating your head against a brick wall, it is nice to know that the influence My Beautiful(Gratuitous Plug) Wife and I make will surpass the peers, friends, books, teachers, and yes even the television.
The BIG question is this, "What type of influence am I on my children?" If I can confidently answer that question correctly than all I have to do is stay the course, not make sudden harsh moves and BELIEVE!
Deuteronomy 6:6-7:
Write these commandments that I've given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children. Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them from the time you get up in the morning to when you fall into bed at night. Tie them on your hands and foreheads as a reminder; inscribe them on the doorposts of your homes and on your city gates
I know not all of you have teenagers yet, but those of you who will one day may want to copy, paste and save this post for when you do! Those of you who already do GOD BE WITH YA!
The hardest part is, the closer it gets to your immediate family the harder it is to deal with and the more painful it can be!
Rachel and I have really battled this past two weeks with a ton of issues, mainly from our son. Often times the pain is too much to bare and it seems hopeless in our own strength.
Yet in the midst of this life I reach for God's word for the "How do I handle this?" and the "What do I do?" God has shown me to stay the course, don't make any sudden harsh moves and believe. OK, I can stay the course and not make any sudden harsh moves, but BELIEVE? Every indication I have had thus far tells me I CAN'T BELIEVE!
Funny how God can use things to teach you lessons. I am reading an article about a study done at the University of Pennsylvania. How do you say "caught and cot" or "pin and pen?" If you say them the same, you may be from the northeast. What does this have to do with the price in tea of china? Well it has been thought that we are loosing the dialects in each region as time goes on. The southern drawl, the nasal talk of the north, all thought to be going away.
So someone was bound to study it and guess what?
They are actually getting worse and more defined by region.
The influences they believed causing a decrease in regional dialect such as transplanting and relocation rates are not affecting the dialects as they thought. NOT EVEN TV is overcoming the influence on dialect, which was considered the greatest influence on dialect.
So what is causing the growth in strength? Family, that's right the influence of family is more powerful than any other influence. Biblically we know this to be true, for some reason scientifically they don't? Well I have to say that was a great encouragement to me cause when you feel all hope is lost and you are beating your head against a brick wall, it is nice to know that the influence My Beautiful(Gratuitous Plug) Wife and I make will surpass the peers, friends, books, teachers, and yes even the television.
The BIG question is this, "What type of influence am I on my children?" If I can confidently answer that question correctly than all I have to do is stay the course, not make sudden harsh moves and BELIEVE!
Deuteronomy 6:6-7:
Write these commandments that I've given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children. Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them from the time you get up in the morning to when you fall into bed at night. Tie them on your hands and foreheads as a reminder; inscribe them on the doorposts of your homes and on your city gates
I know not all of you have teenagers yet, but those of you who will one day may want to copy, paste and save this post for when you do! Those of you who already do GOD BE WITH YA!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
SNAKES ON MY PLANE?
OK, I have to admit it I had absolutly no interest in seeing this movie. When I first heard of it I was like "WHAT?" "You have got to be kidding me!" Well I hear a interview with Samuel last week and I really liked what he had to say about it and thought, this is a maybe rental now. Then today out of the blue I get a call from who I think is my wife from the caller id. BUT no it is Samuel Jackson calling me! That is right the one and only Samuel is calling me to tell me I need to go see his film? I was amazed and stuned at first. Then reality sunk in and I realized it was an interactive recording. Well I could not figure out how I got it, I had talked with some people from work about it earlier in the week, but none of them would lay claim to guilt of sending the call to me? I called my wife and she thought I was nuts. Well low and behold my least favorite brother sent it to me.(J/K about the least favorite). I then went and checked it out and WOW what a brillant piece of marketing. You can really personalize this call and the best part is you can ghost the number so it can come from anyone you want it to! Well check it out it is awesome! http://snakesonaplane.varitalk.com/ Maybe I will go see this film? Maybe not?
Monday, August 21, 2006
"YO HO YO HO A PIRATES LIFE FOR ME!"
Thursday, August 17, 2006
My son the celebrity!
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
"Excuse me madam may I have one of those?"
OK, either Nolla is the only one checking my blog ten times a day and commenting once or? She is the only one who loves me enough to comment and all these other slackers are just loving me and leaving me without commenting? Either way I got a new face today, I did not expect it to take so long, "Sorry Noel!" But, like George I got a new face today! Let me know if you don't like it my wife picked them out. If you do like them I picked them out! Just kidding Rachel has the best taste!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
COMING SOON TO A BLOG NEAR YOU!
IT'S GONe DOWn
OK, So we are back from a great trip in OKLAHOMA "Where the wind comes rolling down the plain!" Here is a little bit of a picture tour of the trip:
Here we are with Grandad, He would kill me if he know I wrote Grandad, fortunately he does not read my blog!
Some of the gang hangin out at Jim and Jen's for a little BBQ!
BOYS BEHAVING BADLY!
AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR THE PARTY "DRY ICE BABY!"
YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW IT FROM THIS PICTURE CAUSE SHE IS SO SKINNY, BUT LINDA IS SEVEN MONTHES PREGNANT! MAKES ME SICK!
FINALLY OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS WHILE IN OK, GEOFF AND LIZA WERE SO KIND TO OPEN THEIR HOME TO US!!!!! MAN THEY ARE GEWD PEOPLE I REALLY MISS THEM AND ALL THE REST OF YOU OKIES!!!
IF YOU WANT TO SEE PICS OF THE BOYS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL GO TO RACHELS BLOG WWW.MAJICFAM.BLOGSPOT.COM
LOVE YA BMAC
Here we are with Grandad, He would kill me if he know I wrote Grandad, fortunately he does not read my blog!
Some of the gang hangin out at Jim and Jen's for a little BBQ!
BOYS BEHAVING BADLY!
AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR THE PARTY "DRY ICE BABY!"
YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW IT FROM THIS PICTURE CAUSE SHE IS SO SKINNY, BUT LINDA IS SEVEN MONTHES PREGNANT! MAKES ME SICK!
FINALLY OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS WHILE IN OK, GEOFF AND LIZA WERE SO KIND TO OPEN THEIR HOME TO US!!!!! MAN THEY ARE GEWD PEOPLE I REALLY MISS THEM AND ALL THE REST OF YOU OKIES!!!
IF YOU WANT TO SEE PICS OF THE BOYS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL GO TO RACHELS BLOG WWW.MAJICFAM.BLOGSPOT.COM
LOVE YA BMAC
Monday, July 31, 2006
NEXT EXIT TULSA? & FACE LIFTED
Well I live in Florida and vacation in Tulsa? What is wrong with me? I know! Well that said it has been fun, hot as hades but fun. Funny how it is ok to say hades but not hell? Anyway, I decided to give the old blog a face lift so let me know what you think? I am going to be in Tulsa this week so if you miss me, come see me! I will be at Starbucks most of the week so you can pay me a visit and pay for my Frap (J/K). Well hope all are well and blessed. See ya BMAC
Friday, July 14, 2006
George Clooney My Mentor!
Yes it is true, George has dropped out of the major motion picture industry and started to sell food for US Foodservice. Well OK, maybe not. This is actually Curt my mentor and he is really a nice guy. I was just amazed at how much he looked like George Clooney, what amazes me the most is that he has never heard that and does not see it himself? Crazy or just me? Let me know if I have lost it or what?
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Admiration
It is funny how things bring people together, I was talking to a great guy last night that I really admire. When someone says the word "Character" I think of this individual. He has gone through a ton of trials in the past two years, some of which I have been part of, some I was just a spectator to. All the while he has grown and become a great man as a result. He has stepped up and is such an inspiration to me. I look at the controversy he has walked through, the loss and transition all the while keeping strong and true to himself and his beliefs. Until you walk a mile in a man's shoes you don't know, but watching it has amazed me. Well if you get a chance visit Scott's Blog you will be sure to enjoy it! He has blessed me and I am sure he will you too!
Friday, July 07, 2006
I ate some bugs, I ate some grass, I used my hand, to wipe my tears.
My middle son was singing this to me yesterday and it made me laugh! Well I know it has been awhile since I posted and I wanted to give a brief update as to what has been a great paradigm shift in our lives. First I started my new job and it has been a dramatic change from what I am use to. I have worked nights and weekend for the past sixteen years so being off has been awesome I can't believe I did it for as long as I did. It has had a major change to my relationship with the family and really has taught me to appreciate the time that much more. The week prior I got off work everyday by 2:00 PM and was off for four days leading up to this week. The people I work with are great and although I am training it seems like I am really going to enjoy this line of work. We finally got a new townhouse which we are moving into on the 14th of this month. It is really awesome cause not only is it bigger it has a garage and is three stories so we have a ton of storage and room! Then we are going on vacation to Tulsa from the 25th to the 1st of August which everyone is pumped about. Jared made the All Star team and has really excelled at baseball, he loves it and is pretty good at it to boot! Finally, Rachel started a new job with the leasing office in the community we live in so no more waking at quarter to four AM and no more standing on her feet all day. I think she is going to like it for now, but our goal is for her to stop working in the next year. So, I have to say God has really blessed us and we have come full circle. While things always come at a cost it is nice to reap some of what I believe our family has sewn for so long. Well I will try and keep up more as time permits and would love to hear from you as well!
Here are some pics for you all to enjoy!
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