Break A Leg

Jason was out on the deck, grilling hamburgers.  He watched as Josh tied a jump rope to the deck rail and then to his waist. It was when Josh began to climb up onto the railing that Jason intervened...

Jason:  Josh, what are you doing?
Josh:  I am going to jump off the deck.
Jason:  No. You aren't.
Josh:  Why, will I die?
Jason:  Probably not, but you could break your arm or leg.
Josh:  I can live with that.

jump  noun, 1) a spring or leap, verb, 2) to lift the feet off the ground into the air, to leap 3) to rise suddenly

Sheesh, Mom!

I walked into the kitchen and found this on the table...

Me:  What is that?

Josh:  Um, I don't know.  Maybe it's from the blue vacuum downstairs.

Me:  What did you do to my vacuum?

Josh:  Nothing.

Me:  How do you know this is from the blue vacuum?

Josh:  Sheesh, it was a guess, mom.

vacuum  noun, 1) the absolute absence of matter  2) an appliance used to rid carpets of dust and litter  3) a kind of bottle that keeps liquid hot or cold, such as a thermos 

One of these things...

When I saw this photo I thought of the Sesame Street song...

One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?

Did you guess which thing was not like the others?
Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong?
If you guessed this one is not like the others,
Then you're absolutely...right!

On occasion the folks at Sesame Street would shake things up
and use a different version of the song.

There was this version...

Three of these things belong together
Three of these things are kind of the same
Can you guess which one of these doesn't belong here?
Now it's time to play our game (time to play our game).

but I think my favorite and the most appropriate version for this picture is...

Three of these kids belong together
Three of these kids are kind of the same
But one of these kids is doing his own thing
Now it's time to play our game
It's time to play our game.

different adjective, 1) not alike 2) not the same as the rest, strange 3) separate

Happy Birthday Joshie!!

birthday noun, the day someone is born

Friday Foto Flashback

Joshie taking a nap...
February 2007

nap noun, 1) a short rest 2) a textured surface on fabric

Friday Foto Flashback...

Joshie
5 months old

happy adjective, content, delighted or pleased

Over the river and through the woods....

Last Saturday we spent the day at "Great's" house helping to plant flowers in her yard. This has become sort of an annual get together (2nd year running) for our family. I should note that her yard is dang near perfect...I am not kidding...most weeds do not dare enter...the weeds that are brave enough to enter adapt into what looks like exotic flowers!!! Grammy has spent over 35 years tending to her yard and the love she has put into it shows. I have incredibly fond memories of playing and climbing trees in her back yard. I am so grateful my kids are going to have those memories also. After the flower planting we had a BBQ. Uncle Bruce grilled the best burgers and hot dogs my kids say they have ever had and after lunch the kids proceeded to talk Bruce's ears off...thanks Bruce, the kids absolutely adore you and are still talking about what they are calling their "Uncle Bruce Time". Uncle Reid gave some great pointers on growing cucumbers, and Aunt Sue makes a mean potato salad and can toast a bun to perfection.
We love all of you and can't wait for next year!!!

memory noun, something a person remembers, the ability to remember

Trick me once, shame on you; trick me twice, shame on me!!!

I got up one morning and began my routine of getting ready. I started brushing my teeth and instantly my tongue was on fire. Jason and I are known for playing jokes on each other and he had definitely gotten me this time. I decided not to say anything to him so he wouldn't be expecting what would be coming his way. The next morning I started the routine all over again...brush teeth...instant fire in mouth!! Stupid me, he did it again!!! So the plotting begins...continue not to say anything and wait a few days to execute the attack. The next morning I rinse the toothbrush really well before brushing...no fire!! I have now added the extra rinsing to the daily routine. Well the days turned to weeks and I had forgotten about getting even. The other day I walked into my bathroom and found Joshie pumping germ X onto my toothbrush. Eureka! The prankster had been discovered...he claims "I helping you mommy". Well Joshie, next time why don't you try helping daddy, his toothbrush is the blue one!!!

Cafe Rio...What is in the dressing????

Devon, you were right, here is proof that Cafe Rio's salad dressing is laced with some addictive substance...
I asked Josh to share his dip (aka salad dressing) with Hannah...this is what happened.

addiction noun, a dependency, such as a physical craving for a drug