Oh the things they do.....

When I walked out of the office I found this......

and this........

which led to this......

and this.

I remember doing this as a child in the hall way leading to my bedroom. The pencil marks were the same height as me so I couldn't blame it on anyone else although I am sure I tried.
We got it all cleaned up thanks to magic eraser.

Retired Husband

After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Walmart.

Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse.

Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the local Walmart:

Dear Mrs Harris,

Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband, Mr Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras:

• June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking.
• July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5 minute intervals.
• July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.
• July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, "Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away." This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money.
• August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.
• August 14: Moved a "CAUTION - WET FLOOR" sign to a carpeted area.
• August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invited them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged.
• August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called
• September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
• September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the anti-depressants were.
• October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the 'Mission Impossible' theme.
• October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna Look' by using different sizes of funnels.
• October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'
• October 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed the fetal position and screamed "OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'

And last but not least:

• October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in her.' One of the clerks passed out.

I hope you got a good laugh out of this one as I did.

Abigail

Just got an update from the Goss Family. Abigail could possibly be going home on Tuesday or Wednesday. She is out of the PICU and on the oncology floor. She is off all antibiotics and and doing better. She still has a lot of sores in her mouth but nonetheless, she may be able to join her family at home soon. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
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Cowgirl Katie

I think I have the cutest cowgirl around.
COWGIRL KATIE!
I was getting ready for a photo shoot this morning and Katie was my subject so I could get my lighting right. She showed up with Tyler's cowboy hat.
Isn't she so CUTE!!!

KIDS

Besides His Son, I think Heavenly Father gave us the greatest gift, the gift of children. We are told in the scriptures to become as a little child. Children are innocent, sweet, kind, forgiving, loving, generous and so dang honest. If we could be like that all the time, our lives would be so greatly blessed. Kids are also very funny! They say the they funniest things and do the funniest things. I wonder where they learn all these things from.
Take for instance Katie. She has a very strong personality. She is very independent, loving and kind. She also has a mean streak in her. She can make Tyler yell at the drop of a hat.
The other day I was playing the Wii and Katie was cheering me on. She had asked for some runts so I gave them to her. When I turned around this is what I found.

Seriously, where does the girl come up with these things. I NEVER put anything in my nose like that. No french fries nothing. I don't think Brad has either but I could be wrong. Funny little girl. If you look at her hair closely, you can see where she cut her own hair. Luckily I hadn't combed it yet otherwise she would be bald. I walked into the kitchen from the living room, about 10 steps and there was hair everywhere. Right down the center she just cut cut cut. I wished I would have gotten a picture of it but I didn't.

So back to what I was talking about...children are innocent, precious and an heritage to the Lord. I love this picture of Tyler and Katie. Tyler was cold so Brad turned on the fire place. I love when Tyler and Katie are getting along and not fighting. Look at that boys smile. You can't help but smile when you see his face.

I know this post is all jumbly but it was just a few thoughts I had.

We ask for prayers

This sweet family, The Aaron Goss Family, are in need of a lot of prayers.

Their sweet baby Abagail who is 19 months old was just diagnosed with stage 4, high-risk cancer called Neuroblastoma. You can read about her story and progress here:
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/FamiliesForever

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These are dear friends of ours from our old stomping grounds in Arizona.
We love them and wish them well, especially sweet Abagail. They are the most amazing family I have ever met in my life. Please pray for them.

More Christmas break

I love being in Arizona in the winter time. I love that the weather is warm, there is NO snow and you don't need to wear a jacket. I think my kids really loved it too.
My cousins own this fantastic looking truck. They were kind enough to let us play around on it a bit. I absolutely LOVE the colors of this mack truck. I think my kiddos were made for the country life, especially Tyler. He loves to be outside every chance he gets. And to be where he can throw rocks, play in the dirt, climb around trucks and tractors....he LOVED it!

My dad was a cotton farmer up until he retired a few years ago. That module of cotton is worth a couple of thousand dollars. Tyler and Katie loved being able to experience the farming life.


Back over at the barn, we took advantage of the cloudy sky and wandered around and took a few pictures. My dad gave Tyler a couple of cotton-picker spindles and Tyler thought he was in HEAVEN!

This is my favorite picture. Tyler and Katie with their grandparents. I hope to be able to get a picture with Tyler and Katie and Brad's parents. I really want my kids to know who their grandparents are and learn from some of their experiences. I loved hanging out with my grandparents. They really played an important role in my life. I really miss them.

These next few pictures were taken Sunday morning before church. Katie is a little ham.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. I know we did.