Monday, December 28, 2009
Christmas in Coats
Christmas at home spent in the cold darkened morning. The boys didn’t notice the cold or darkness. Notice the lantern (our source of light) gets knocked over in the excitement. Surely, this was a Christmas we will not forget. P.S. we got power Christmas night!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Happy Birthday Mason!
My plan was to post a picture of Mason with his football cake Mamaw Bea made; however his broken arm made the post instead.
What a birthday, I had planned to spend the evening at home with Mason however he fell at school and we spent his birthday together at the doctor's office and hospital. He has to go back in the morning to get a cast. We won't forget the 9th birthday he said. We did celebrate his birthday last Sunday with family and friends form school.
What a birthday, I had planned to spend the evening at home with Mason however he fell at school and we spent his birthday together at the doctor's office and hospital. He has to go back in the morning to get a cast. We won't forget the 9th birthday he said. We did celebrate his birthday last Sunday with family and friends form school.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Parker out smarted his daddy!
Parker has been getting the covers off the bed down stairs and dragging them into the living room to cover up his toy animals. Rick said, Son I don’t want you to get those covers off that bed in there again. I have picked them up a thousand times. Two hours later Rick returns home from Mason's football practice and said, Parker good job. You didn’t get the covers off the bed. I said well, I just put Mason’s covers back upstairs on his bed. Rick said, he out smarted me. I told him not to get the covers from in there and he didn’t. Parker went up stair to Mason’s room and got covers for his animals. Daddy didn’t say anything about getting the covers off Mason’s bed.
That’s my boy.
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Email Mistakes
It's wise to remember how easily email -- this wonderful technology -- can be misused, sometimes unintentionally, with serious consequences.
Consider the case of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick email.
Unfortunately, when typing her address, he missed one letter, and his note was directed instead to an elderly preacher's wife whose husband had passed away only the day before. When the grieving widow checked her email, she took one look at the monitor, let out a piercing scream, and fell to the floor in a dead faint.
At the sound, her family rushed into the room and saw this note on the screen:
"Dearest Wife, Just got checked in. Everything prepared for your arrival tomorrow. P.S. Sure is hot down here."
Copyright © Richard G Lowe, Jr.
Consider the case of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick email.
Unfortunately, when typing her address, he missed one letter, and his note was directed instead to an elderly preacher's wife whose husband had passed away only the day before. When the grieving widow checked her email, she took one look at the monitor, let out a piercing scream, and fell to the floor in a dead faint.
At the sound, her family rushed into the room and saw this note on the screen:
"Dearest Wife, Just got checked in. Everything prepared for your arrival tomorrow. P.S. Sure is hot down here."
Copyright © Richard G Lowe, Jr.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Hungry Mother State Park
Hungry Mother State Park has to be the best place to camp in southwest Virginia. From Monday, June 29th to Thursday July 2 we camped and had a blast. Campers on this trip were Mamaw Bea, Papaw Earl, Mike, Hailey, Brooke, Betty (arrived on Wed night), Charity, Willie, their children Candace and Dylon, Seth and of course Rick, Mason, Brycen, Parker and myself.
Some of the activities that we enjoyed were:
Bike Riding
Everyone at one point or another rode a bike even Seth with a cast on his foot, there were lots of bike/walking trails to be tackle. However Rick, Mamaw, Papaw, Charity, Brycen and I only tackled one of them. We went on the six mile trail around the lake it took 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. It was great. We just didn’t have time to go on the other trails during our stay. All the other bike riding was around the camp grounds and to and from the beach area.
Time at the Beach
The beach was nice and the water was cold however I don’t think anyone noticed much. Mamaw and Papaw kept an eye on the sand builders and everyone in the water. Dylon, Hailey, and Parker played in the sand mostly. Candace and Brycen stayed in the water. Mason was in and out. He went fishing with Seth part of the time we were at the beach. Charity talked me into jumping off the diving boards. Let’s just say it is a little scary jumping from nine foot above the water I almost chickened out.
Playground
There was playground equipment next to the beach area. The little ones loved it.
Fishing
Willie and Seth did most of the fishing. Seth has a cast on his foot so he fished while everyone was at the beach. Michael, Papaw, Rick and the boys went fishing some each day. They caught some however they just let them go. Something pulled Mason’s pole into the lake.
Paddle Boats
Four or five to a boat for six dollars for one hour and believe me one hour is enough paddling. On Tuesday Rick, Park, Mason, Seth and I were on one boat, Michael, Papaw, Brooke were on another and Charity, Willie, Candace and Dylon on the other. Mamaw, Brycen and Hailey stayed at camp. Mamaw does not like water so I was not surprised went she volunteered to keep Hailey at camp. Brycen did not want to put down the DS Nintendo at the time we went. On Thursday Betty, Michael, Hailey, and Brooke went out on the paddle boats together.
Eating
We all took too much food and ate too much. Mamaw made breakfast every morning. Breakfast included eggs, bacon, sausage, and gravy. She and Rick fixed dinner. We had hot dogs, hamburgers, spaghetti, and barbeque ribs as our main dishes. Hershey bars were the children’s favorite treat. Two year old Dylon had one for breakfast one morning thanks to me.
Bubbles
At camp the little ones played with bubbles.
Ladder Ball
Wednesday night Charity, Willie, Seth, Rick, Michael, Mason, Brycen and I played ladder ball. Rick and I won the first game however Charity and Willie were on a winning streak. I was glad it got to dark to play and I had an excuse for my playing abilities at the end of our game.
Raft Ride
We took our blow up four man raft with us. Willie and Michael fish from it on Tuesday, Wednesday Charity and I with for a ride in it. We tried to take Dylon and Parker however they were scared and would not ride. Rick, Mason, Parker and I rode the raft on Thursday. It was easier to ride then the paddle boats. We had lots of fun let’s just say we went around in circle a lot I guess our paddling skills are a little off.
Putt Putt Golf
Thursday on our way home just outside of the park in Marion we played putt putt golf. I don’t know who won we kept score however I don’t think anyone’s score was accurate. After our game we got an ice cream and went home.
Over all we had a great time and could have stayed longer however my own bed felt great Thursday night.
Some of the activities that we enjoyed were:
Bike Riding
Everyone at one point or another rode a bike even Seth with a cast on his foot, there were lots of bike/walking trails to be tackle. However Rick, Mamaw, Papaw, Charity, Brycen and I only tackled one of them. We went on the six mile trail around the lake it took 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. It was great. We just didn’t have time to go on the other trails during our stay. All the other bike riding was around the camp grounds and to and from the beach area.
Time at the Beach
The beach was nice and the water was cold however I don’t think anyone noticed much. Mamaw and Papaw kept an eye on the sand builders and everyone in the water. Dylon, Hailey, and Parker played in the sand mostly. Candace and Brycen stayed in the water. Mason was in and out. He went fishing with Seth part of the time we were at the beach. Charity talked me into jumping off the diving boards. Let’s just say it is a little scary jumping from nine foot above the water I almost chickened out.
Playground
There was playground equipment next to the beach area. The little ones loved it.
Fishing
Willie and Seth did most of the fishing. Seth has a cast on his foot so he fished while everyone was at the beach. Michael, Papaw, Rick and the boys went fishing some each day. They caught some however they just let them go. Something pulled Mason’s pole into the lake.
Paddle Boats
Four or five to a boat for six dollars for one hour and believe me one hour is enough paddling. On Tuesday Rick, Park, Mason, Seth and I were on one boat, Michael, Papaw, Brooke were on another and Charity, Willie, Candace and Dylon on the other. Mamaw, Brycen and Hailey stayed at camp. Mamaw does not like water so I was not surprised went she volunteered to keep Hailey at camp. Brycen did not want to put down the DS Nintendo at the time we went. On Thursday Betty, Michael, Hailey, and Brooke went out on the paddle boats together.
Eating
We all took too much food and ate too much. Mamaw made breakfast every morning. Breakfast included eggs, bacon, sausage, and gravy. She and Rick fixed dinner. We had hot dogs, hamburgers, spaghetti, and barbeque ribs as our main dishes. Hershey bars were the children’s favorite treat. Two year old Dylon had one for breakfast one morning thanks to me.
Bubbles
At camp the little ones played with bubbles.
Ladder Ball
Wednesday night Charity, Willie, Seth, Rick, Michael, Mason, Brycen and I played ladder ball. Rick and I won the first game however Charity and Willie were on a winning streak. I was glad it got to dark to play and I had an excuse for my playing abilities at the end of our game.
Raft Ride
We took our blow up four man raft with us. Willie and Michael fish from it on Tuesday, Wednesday Charity and I with for a ride in it. We tried to take Dylon and Parker however they were scared and would not ride. Rick, Mason, Parker and I rode the raft on Thursday. It was easier to ride then the paddle boats. We had lots of fun let’s just say we went around in circle a lot I guess our paddling skills are a little off.
Putt Putt Golf
Thursday on our way home just outside of the park in Marion we played putt putt golf. I don’t know who won we kept score however I don’t think anyone’s score was accurate. After our game we got an ice cream and went home.
Over all we had a great time and could have stayed longer however my own bed felt great Thursday night.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
I've Been Tagged!
OK KIM! HERE WE GO!
8 Things I did yesterday:
1. Hung up the awning over our deck
2. Mowed Mamaw’s yard
3. Watched the new calves nurse
4. Swam with the boys
5. Helped the boy record their father day message in Rick’s card. (IT WAS SO CUTE!)
6. Watched The Locator
7. Read chapter10 Promoting Good Health for Quality Early Childhood Education Environment
8. Extended Rick’s Lifespan
8 Things I look forward to:
1. Watching my boys play
2. Camping with my boys
3. Laughing
4. Bike riding
5. Walking
6. My boys sleeping in their own beds
7. 5:00PM (M-F)
8. Completing the garage
8 Things I wish I could do:
1. Spend more time with my family
2. Organize my picture albums
3. Spell
4. Hear
5. Lose weight
6. Eat more LOL
7. Spend time on genealogy (Haven’t been able to do this in a long time)
8. Make everyone happy
8 Show I watch on TV:
1. The Locator
2. WCYB News
3. Survivor
4. CMT
5. Dr. G: Medical Examiner
6. Mystery Diagnosis
7. Biggest Loser
8. Mystery ER
8 people I tag:
1. Missy
2. Tim
3. Ruth
4. Brittany
5. Melissa
6. Trish
7. Tasha
8. Teresa
8 Things I did yesterday:
1. Hung up the awning over our deck
2. Mowed Mamaw’s yard
3. Watched the new calves nurse
4. Swam with the boys
5. Helped the boy record their father day message in Rick’s card. (IT WAS SO CUTE!)
6. Watched The Locator
7. Read chapter10 Promoting Good Health for Quality Early Childhood Education Environment
8. Extended Rick’s Lifespan
8 Things I look forward to:
1. Watching my boys play
2. Camping with my boys
3. Laughing
4. Bike riding
5. Walking
6. My boys sleeping in their own beds
7. 5:00PM (M-F)
8. Completing the garage
8 Things I wish I could do:
1. Spend more time with my family
2. Organize my picture albums
3. Spell
4. Hear
5. Lose weight
6. Eat more LOL
7. Spend time on genealogy (Haven’t been able to do this in a long time)
8. Make everyone happy
8 Show I watch on TV:
1. The Locator
2. WCYB News
3. Survivor
4. CMT
5. Dr. G: Medical Examiner
6. Mystery Diagnosis
7. Biggest Loser
8. Mystery ER
8 people I tag:
1. Missy
2. Tim
3. Ruth
4. Brittany
5. Melissa
6. Trish
7. Tasha
8. Teresa
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Brycen's 7th Birthday Party
We celebrated Brycen's 7th birthday on Sunday, May 3rd with twenty-five family members and friends. He is growing up too fast.
Kids Fish Day - May 2, 2009
They caught fish, played in the water and came home with prizes it was fun!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Hailey's Second Birthday
Pictured: Betty, Michael (my brother) , Brooke and the birthday girl Hailey (my niece). Hailey's favorite gift was bubbles. All the other gifts were a waste of money. What does that tell us about life?
Saturday, April 4, 2009
ROSP EGG HUNT
We went to the Red Onion State Prison’s 10th annual egg hunt on Saturday, April 4 at Clintwood Elementary School. 6000 eggs were on the ground Mason, Brycen and Parker collected at least a hundred of them. Each egg had a prize in it some had numbers for larger prizes. Parker won a puzzle and ball. Mason won four gold dollars and a Monopoly game. Brycen won one gold dollar. The boys had a great time.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Bear Pen Park
Saturday, March 7th
After no luck fishing at Bear Pen it was decided that the best place to fish is at Papaw's.
Finally some Sunshine!
Brycen's favorite!
Can you see where the ice cream is now?
This is a good example of why I spent 4 hours cleaning the van on Sun.
After no luck fishing at Bear Pen it was decided that the best place to fish is at Papaw's.
Cheese from Mamaw's as always is the best bait.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
He's THREE!
We celebrated Parker 3rd birthday on Saturday. He got several gifts that he loved including sand toys that he asked for. He had a great time.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friends Stay The Night
Wesley & Warren spent Saturday night with us. Video games were the preferred activities. During the little time that they were not playing video games they danced, climbed, had a Bakugan battle, and ate cookies. Went to bed about 2 AM and was back up at 7:30 AM Sunday morning. I though everyone would sleep in. All five boys had a blast and can't wait until they may stay together again.
LIFE IS GREAT!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
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