Jacob's Dirt Pile

It may be puzzling to women, but any man can totally get this.  The undeveloped lot next to us contains a dirt pile and some pallets left over from building our house. The only thing puzzling to me is why it took Jacob so long to discover this oasis of childhood joy - you very own dirt pile.

 

My tough big boy

Likely an inevitable event given my son, Jacob broke his right arm two weeks ago. Here is Shannon interviewing him about it. He wound up having it on for less than 2 weeks. While the elbow is still broken, we are treating it with a wrapped bandage to protect it but allow mobility to prevent stiffness.

What has impressed me so much with Jacob through this situation is his absolute willingness to continue with his normal lifestyle regardless of having a broken arm. He never hesitated to go play out side or reduce his activity, even though we were able to convince him to not climb on things. Also at school, he would do his writing assignments with his left hand despite being right handed. See below a copy of his left hand writing worksheet. Really, not too bad for a kindergartener even with a good hand.

Jacob writing with left hand

Elvis Rumored Seen in Nashville Honkey Tonk!

And in related news, we have confirmed reports that Kyle Meadors is actually alive despite months of inactivity both in his blog and his social life. After several unconfirmed rumors of his activity in random parts of the Bellevue area of Nashville, we were able to obtain documented proof of his existence today at the First Baptist Church of Nashville's Fall Festival. Mr. Meadors was captured in several pictures by different families enjoying themselves at the tremendously well planned and well run Fall Festival, overseen by Mr. Meadors wife, Shannon Meadors, minister to children at the church. Mr. Meadors was observed next to an astronaut and a small, but incredibly cute, alien life form. It is believed these were his children, possibly in Halloween costumes, but we have not confirmed this. One obvious source of  confirmation that is missing is the publishing of these pictures on Mr. Meadors' blog. After all, you would think a father would have pictures of his kids dressed out in their Halloween gear up on his blog, yet they are not on his site as they are from previous Halloweens. However, it could be due to the rumors that Mr. Meadors is so incredibly busy due to his job as Director of EHR Testing with Drummond Group, an ONC-ATCB performing EHR certification testing, that he does not have the energy or time to properly update his blog. We will keep you posted on this fascinating story although you probably won't hear anything about it from this media source for another month or two.

When we come back from the break: fruit bats. Harmless pets or deadly, disease reservoirs.

Sleepy Jedi Princess Ranger

We have bin in the playroom for our dress up outfits, and Ava loves to raid it. What is hilarious is that she dresses herself in a variety of garb. This morning, still in her pajamas, she designed this.

Jacob's Big Month

Not only did my big boy turn 6 this month but he started kindergarten. So far, so good with the Big K. I think his favorite part is riding the bus. I am happy for him. Starting your formal schooling is a rite of passage and being educated is a blessing. Enjoy the pictures from Jacob's big month.

My Car is Old

My 2000 Toyota Corrola is old. How old. Some years back the steering wheel grip began falling off, the smooth rubber covering deteriating. For a birthday gift, Shannon bought me a new steering wheel cover (she did get me other birthday gifts besides that). I used the cover but eventually that top of the cover, the part where my hands are typically at, began to deteriate. So I took off the cover and rotated it 180 degrees so the smooth bottom half was now at the top.

Today, I noticed the former bottom, now top part of the steering wheel cover is deteriating. I have had my car long enough to work through 3 different layers of protective steering wheel cover. So what will I do?

Go buy another steering wheel cover. They cost like $10 bucks at Target. A new car is thousands of dollars. I forgot to mention the car is and always has been paid for.

My Regular 6-Week Post

Since I am averaging a post every 6 weeks or so, I am obligated to write something here. Nothing much has gone on. Just bought a house. Like to see it? If I could find my camera after the move, I would take some pictures and show you. Shannon may have it, but since she is currently on her way back from CentriKid camp, I can't ask her. But it is a really pretty home. Come by sometime. Just not in the next week or two as we still have boxes everywhere. But by mid-August, it will be more hospitable.