Dear Ben's Blog

Dear Ben's Blog:

I miss your funny family stories and pictures. I miss the mini attacks we had going in the comments section. I thought you were a man of your word. You said no more youtubes and political postings. May your wittiness come back! I think the readers miss it.

Sincerely,

A Bored Reader

How Important Is Clemson Football To The Clemson Fans??

REALLY important...

"See, now it's locked in place"..."Actually I didn't have it locked."

Sorry, had to do it - Courtesy of Jennifer Williams. The lady laughing at him is classic.

"We uhhh, may need emergency surgery in the studio.."

I had to post this...I wonder how many they sold after this?

Wyoming Trip

So, here's the story, albeit short, of our weekend trip to the newly finished Wyoming cabin:

We were in the car for a total of 2 minutes and 37 seconds when Jared and Rowan simultaneously said, “I need to go to the bathroom. I really, really need to go.” “Yeah, me too, me too.” And you thought this stuff only happens in movies!

But, it was a good thing we went back, because we forgot Rowan’s shoes! Nice going mom and dad.

Once we finally hit the road, it was “road trips as usual” –

• Way too much candy
• A lot of hoping for a long nap from Reese
• Kids begging for lame gas station toys
• Several games of “I Spy” in which Rowan, when it is his turn to spy, reveals his answer after one person makes a guess –
  
• Rowan: “I spy wiff my wittle eye somfin bwue.”
  
• Wendy: “Is it the duffel bag?”
  
• Rowan: “No, it’s the MAP!”

We made our way through Park City (pretty drive) and Evanston (not so pretty), then onto Star Valley (pretty again). Here is the view as you pull up to the driveway to the newly built cabin (the cabin is that white spot tucked behind the trees):

The air was fresh, crisp, and smelled like pine…until Reese did a number in her diaper. No worries about mountain lions and bears for at least 1 hour.

Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse…Friday night, Wendy was hit with some sort of stomach virus. So, she was out of commission for the day.

Leaving our fallen hero, the kids and I took a 4 wheeler ride through the property and up to the mountains behind the house.

We went to the park for lunch. Everyone had fun, except for little Michael. There's a lot going on in the video, but watch the right right steering wheel:

Later that night, I felt a little like Michael. You see, Wendy kindly passed her virus in my direction. So, Saturday, I was the one up all night participating in activities (that I will not mention) related to a vicious stomach virus. Jared also got the virus, but he was much tougher than mom and dad. We’re just glad it was only a 24 hour virus. 

All that being said, we all had fun and can’t wait to get back.

Reese & Company

I thought it was so funny how she kept throwing the pebbles on the slide. Then, watch how she claps after the others slide through the rocks. Funny to me, maybe cause I'm the papa.

BTW - Political Postings - GONE

I have removed most of the political stuff. However, I did leave a few of the postings about John McCain, which may leave many of you wondering for whom I will vote. I have also left a couple that I think are funny.

I did this for a couple of reasons:

1. Most of you don't care about politics enough to be interested in the postings.
2. Some of you don't agree with my views, and I love my friends more than politics.

I will most likely start a new blog/website that will be purely political.

Storytelling

Okay, so I have had several requests for more storytelling. I realize most of my recent posts have been one of the following:

• Regurgitated news clips and videos
  
• Pleas for help in creating content
  
• REALLY quick updates
  

The sad part is, the last few months have presented some really great stuff I could have shared.

So, here's my commitment for this weekend's trip to Wyoming -

"I will get at least one story and several pictures."

So, stay tuned and wish me luck!

In the meantime, you can always read the older stories...right??  :  )

Funny Palin Spoof

Touchdown Celebration

Pretty good touchdown celebration...