Prom 2010 Chris and Lauren

There are no words . . . to describe how awesome . . .

Lauren and Chris look!

Lauren is just beautiful and Chris is of course, handsome.

Prom 2010 Chris

My son. Doesn't he look nice?

Handstand?

Now that's class.

5K Family Style

Yesterday we participated in the Link 4 Life run at the Sedgwick County Zoo. It was a 5K (3 mile) race (well, more of a walk/pull). Jarrett started out on Chris's shoulders but that didn't last long. Jackson wasn't excited about being up so early on a Saturday. The race started at 7:45. It was about 45 degrees and he was cold so Chris gave him his gloves.

Matt pulled the wagon the whole way. Jarrett was in and out of the wagon but ended up riding most of the way.

Here we are after the race. We finished in about 50 minutes. Chris finished ahead of us but we don't know what his time was.

I plan to do the River Run this year. It is a 10K (6 miles). I'm trying to get Chris to do it with me.

Chris Doing Parkour

Chris does Parkour. What is Parkour? That is a good question. It looks like running an jumping to me. Here is the definition from the American Parkour website:

Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within ones path by adapting one's movements to the environment.

Visit With Santa 2009-Part 1

We went to Cheri's Bakery again this year to see Santa. We also enjoyed some yummy treats! Jarrett was more interested in the cookies than Santa.

This is the closest Jackson got to Santa. We couldn't even get Jarrett to do this.

Chris wasn't afraid of Santa.

He and Chris discussed what he wanted for Christmas. He requested some sort of electronics.

Then he showed Santa how to dance.

Coach Chris!

Happy Halloween!!!!! Chris is a Maize football coach this year. Practicing his sideline comments.

Equipped with everything including a play sheet in the back of his pants!

Now THAT'S Funny!

Hello all! How have you been? We've been doing ok. School is going well so far (at least for Jarrett and Chris it has) and work is . . . work. I heard the funniest stuff from someone lately that I just have to share.

First, some background information. I am a Michael Jackson fan as you can tell by the post I did just after his death and the music you hear on my blog. Chris on the other hand is NOT a fan. I don't know why but for years he has made fun of his music, clothes, etc. He has made lots of jokes over the years and even made fun of his brother when I decided to name him Jackson even though he isn't named after Michael, it is just a coincidence. By the way, Chris's middle name is Michael. That's a coincidence too.

Anyway, Chris has been helping at Zachary's football practices. Zachary is my cousin who is in the 4th grade. He is one tough kid. Chris says he is fearless. One of the kids on the team, Javen likes to talk to Chris during practice. Earlier this week he told Chris "you have a calm voice just like Michael Jackson." Chris was stunned. He didn't know what to say. Chris asked him if that was a good thing and Javen said yes. Chris said ok and Javen went back to practicing. I thought it was very funny. Well, today at practice Javen asked him to speak so he could hear his voice. Then he asked him to moonwalk. When Chris told him he didn't like Michael Jackson, a group of kids heard him and said, "You don't????" Now THAT'S funny! Next time you see Chris, ask to hear his "calm" voice. And, ask him to moonwalk.

Oh BOYSSSSSSSS!!!

Ryan

Ryan Ryan

Ryan, Rodney and Skyler

Ryan, Rodney and Skyler.

Chris, Jarrett and Jackson.

Chris, Ryan, Rodney, Skyler, Jarrett and Jackson.

Chris, Ryan, Rodney, Skyler, Jarrett and Jackson.

Chris, Ryan, Rodney, Skyler, Jarrett and Jackson.

Chris, Ryan, Rodney, Skyler, Jarrett and Jackson.

Chris, Ryan, Rodney, Skyler, Jarrett and Jackson.

4th Of July Celebration

We celebrated with our neighbors. After a great dinner we went swimming. Jackson wore a swim suit with floaty things in it. He looked like a wrestler because it was a bit small. Chris, Jarrett and Alex were the first ones in the pool.

Jackson, Tammy, Steve and Matt waited a little bit to get in.

Jarrett eventually swam without help wearing a life jacket. At first he wouldn't let go of someone or something.

After we swam it was time for fireworks. Jackson and Jarrett found comfortable chairs to watch at first but ended up playing cars and trucks in the garage.

Steve, Tammy, Alina and Jackson got good seats for the show.

Alina, Jackson, Jarrett and Matt wait while Emily gets out the fireworks.

Chris and Alex lit most of them.

Emily lit some too.

Chris, Alex, Alina and Emily lit fountains at the same time and gave us a wonderful show. We had a good time.

You Know Somethings Wrong When There Is Silence

Once upon a time, Chris brought home a cake. He put it on the kitchen table and went about his business. Then the cake was found by his brothers.

They enjoyed the cake . . .

and were carefree until Mommy made them stop.

The end.

Brace Yourself

I stand before you today ready to admit I am a fan. I have taken crap from people over the years and even had to defend him to Bob Getz in the Wichita Eagle. I have heard countless jokes and endless comments over the last few days about how weird he was but when it comes down to it, he was talented. It is not our place to judge him. He had a beautiful voice and a talent for music and dancing. Close your eyes and listen to the music. RIP Michael Jackson. (shut up Chris!)

Bowling With The Family

We sent bowling again at West Acres. Here is Chris looking all kinds of enthused. Check out these shoes. Jackson was very stylish.

Kayla patiently waiting her turn.

Zachary studying the pins.

Jarrett enjoyed the pizza.

Zachary helped Jackson bowl.

Hannah and Dakota enjoying a beverage. Dakota took a fall on the lane during the first game. It was pretty funny. I think Zachary took a dive at one point too.

Jacob was ready to bowl.

I told Zachary that I didn't know if we could bowl with him because of his Steelers hat. He said he couldn't bowl with Matt if he kept his K-State shirt. We decided to keep both.

Hannah chose a pink bowling ball.