I can do Plop

The following is a submission that Corbin made to a year-long writing enrichment program called PAWS Publishing. This month's submission was:

"Everyone likes snacks! Write instructions that explain how to make a healthy snack."

Corbin's response (in his own words):

1. Cut up a apple
2. Plop down peanut butter next to the apple
3. Scoop the apple into the peanut butter and eat

Why must we use fancy culinary words like fold, drizzle or sprinkle? Those aren't descriptive. PLOP is descriptive. I can do plop.

VBS 2009

VBS was again big fun and Corbin enjoyed both his friends and the activities...culminating in a Sunday morning presentation. If you enjoy watching this half as much as he enjoyed doing it...it'll be a great experience.

Here's part 2...

Field Day - Relays, Friends and Fun

I took the day off today for a couple of reasons. Originally it was to be the 2nd of 6 "Man Days" given to me by my wife for Christmas. I was going to go to Corbin's Field Day at school and then spend the afternoon organizing the garage.

Well, as it happens, plans were changed. Emily Kate has been sick and we kept her home today. Fever was gone and she accompanied me to the field day to watch Corbin. She had a ball walking around and cheering her "Baboo" on.

After field day Corbin headed off to his afternoon school and Emily Kate and I came back home. It's been an afternoon of naps (her), playing, tea parties and after picking Corbin up some daddy/kid time playing, wrestling and laughing together. Most of all, hugs abound for all.

Maybe not a man day...but a REAL MAN day to be sure.

Singin' in the Rain

Wrestle Time

Nothing better than blowing off a little steam at the end of the evening by taking out daily frustrations on Daddy.

The Circle of Life - or at least the Lifecycle of Enthusiastic Activity

This is a song Corbin learned for the letter "H" at kindergarten. As he will show...singing is really hard work.

Five Years Ago Today

Five years.

Five years ago today.

Five years ago today our lives changed.

Five years ago today we thought would be just an ordinary day.

Another trip to the doctor.

Another request to be patient.

Another week waiting.

Another week wondering.

Five years ago today we learned that you were coming.

Five years ago today God blessed us with a glimpse of his joy.

Five years ago today you started teaching me.

About how to be a Daddy.

About how to enjoy the beauty of the breeze.

About how to wonder at God's creation.

About how to love.

Five years ago today God introduced me to a love I cherish more each day.

Five years ago today you were born.

Happy Birthday Corbin.

Corbin & Emily vs. "The Slide"

Well last night we again lost control of our living/dining room for the next few years. I say that like we had control...the space is already anchored by a train table and a 5 foot giraffe. Now we've completed the trifecta and added the slide.

Emily of course was on it immediately and within minutes was climbing up the slide.

We may have lost some "adult" space, but we've gained "fun" space for our children to create imaginative memories.

Behind the Music

There's always a story behind the story of the music. This is a simple story of volume, percussion and the love and joy of noise and discovery. Enjoy!