I took a bit of time off from blogging early in the year so that I could focus on searching for a new job. Now I need to take some more time away from the blogosphere as I search for a new home.
I'll be sure to post pics once we buy one.
See you soon
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Warriors... come out and pla-yay
I shared on Facebook a couple days ago that Evan (5) and Aaron (3) have been interested in a variety of non- mainstream sporting events lately. It has been a lot of fun to watch the things that they get interested in. Aaron has always been a sporty guy. He has a knack for golf and baseball and pretty much any other game or sport. Evan likes sports too, but he doesn't have the same natural ability. However, they both love to imagine themselves as celebrated, world- class athletes.
It started with the 2010 Winter Olympic games in February. They were mesmerized and inspired by the speed skaters and cross country skiers; they ran around the house in circles as fast as they could. They even went to the point of inventing fictional persona's of T-breaker (Aaron) and Thomas Jansen (Evan).
Then a few weeks ago we watched "the World's Strongest Man". Aaron was especially inspired, but they both walked around picking up everything they could over their heads. Chairs and tubs full of toys were no match for either one.
And yesterday, they found a new favorite: Ninja Warrior.
It's a Japanese competition of the most ridiculous obstacle courses ever invented. While at first glance it may look a bit like summer reality fave "Wipeout", it's actually a serious competition. 100 people qualify to compete each year, and if (or when) you fall, you're done. Finished. They have four separate stages (3 are timed) and after 23 competitions it has been conquered only 3 times. Yeah, it's possible for nobody to win.
Evan and Aaron were inspired by there modern warriors to climb and jump off of everything in the house. Stairs, beds, chairs, and tables all became obstacles to overcome. So today Becky and I put together our own ultimate obstacle course for our boys to try. Here they are in all their heroic glory:
It started with the 2010 Winter Olympic games in February. They were mesmerized and inspired by the speed skaters and cross country skiers; they ran around the house in circles as fast as they could. They even went to the point of inventing fictional persona's of T-breaker (Aaron) and Thomas Jansen (Evan).
Then a few weeks ago we watched "the World's Strongest Man". Aaron was especially inspired, but they both walked around picking up everything they could over their heads. Chairs and tubs full of toys were no match for either one.
And yesterday, they found a new favorite: Ninja Warrior.
It's a Japanese competition of the most ridiculous obstacle courses ever invented. While at first glance it may look a bit like summer reality fave "Wipeout", it's actually a serious competition. 100 people qualify to compete each year, and if (or when) you fall, you're done. Finished. They have four separate stages (3 are timed) and after 23 competitions it has been conquered only 3 times. Yeah, it's possible for nobody to win.
Evan and Aaron were inspired by there modern warriors to climb and jump off of everything in the house. Stairs, beds, chairs, and tables all became obstacles to overcome. So today Becky and I put together our own ultimate obstacle course for our boys to try. Here they are in all their heroic glory:
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Aaron's Amazing Song
Last week we spent a family vacation at the Wisconsin Dells. It was a great week and I'll take some time to share those experiences over the next couple of days. One of my top memories of the trip was from the car ride back to Indiana.
Aaron started singing this verse over and over and over. At first it seemed like nonsense, but then I figured out that he was singing the "bridge" of Fee's Glory to God Forever. But as kids do, he was singing with his own interpretation of lyrics.
Original Lyrics:
Take my life and let it be
All for you and for your Glory
... and Aaron's version. Listen to the whole thing, he changes up the song like a pro:
Aaron's Lyrics:
Take my life and Kevin me
All for you and glore your baby
He sang it for at least 10 minutes straight. I've been singing it ever since.
Aaron started singing this verse over and over and over. At first it seemed like nonsense, but then I figured out that he was singing the "bridge" of Fee's Glory to God Forever. But as kids do, he was singing with his own interpretation of lyrics.
Original Lyrics:
Take my life and let it be
All for you and for your Glory
... and Aaron's version. Listen to the whole thing, he changes up the song like a pro:
Aaron's Lyrics:
Take my life and Kevin me
All for you and glore your baby
He sang it for at least 10 minutes straight. I've been singing it ever since.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
A little refreshing honesty
Brian Kelly on Irish: 'We stink right now'
You have go to read this blurb on the new football coach of Notre Dame talk about how much his team stinks. It is so nice, and surprising, to hear a coach actually talk about what is going on with his team rather than spew out a few cliche's. I don't know anything about Brian Kelly, but I'm already a fan.
You have go to read this blurb on the new football coach of Notre Dame talk about how much his team stinks. It is so nice, and surprising, to hear a coach actually talk about what is going on with his team rather than spew out a few cliche's. I don't know anything about Brian Kelly, but I'm already a fan.
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