Gone Fishin'

Last night, Bobby and Bekah came over for some steak! My dad picked up the meanest looking hunks of red meat you've ever seen and threw those bad boys on the grill. Add sauteed onions and some A-1 and mmmmmm boy! It was so great to hang out with them. We laughed at my dad's unique sense of humor, teased each other, joked about broccoli, I spilled the pitcher of tea...good times.

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The best part was after dinner; we were trying to decide what game to play...Bobby still won't break down and play Pretty Pretty Princess...Then Bobby said those magical words, "Hey, let's go fishing!" So that's what we did...at 9 at night, we packed up all the rods and tackle boxes, a thermos of hot chocolate, blankets and chairs. Thirty minutes, and a search for bait at the grocery store (complete with trying on cheap Halloween masks) later, we set up down at our familiar spot under Lesner Bridge. (Two or three spring/summers ago, we all fished close to once or twice a week) Bobby is the best older brother. He got all our rods ready...oh, but first we had to get fishing names...so once we decided who was Betsy, Bonnie, and Bumpkin, then we could cast off. We all caught a fish! ...well, all of us except for Leroy :)

Anyways, it was a perfect night and one I will never forget. It's not like we did anything out of the ordinary, we were just all together...all five of us. When Bobby and Bekah got married and moved to Richmond, I was sad that the old days of them being here all the time were over. It ushered in a new life for all of us. But, I am excited about all the new memories we are going to have, and last night was a perfect way to start it off.

Sorry I don't have any pictures, but Bek might post a few that she took...

Buddy Dog's 17th

My grandparents hardly ever miss a birthday! I love you both so much!















Happy birthday, Bubba! You are the best little bro and I love you so much! You have brought so much laughter and good times to our family over these last 17 years. Every memory I have growing up involves you and Bobby doing something hysterical! Ever since I can remember, you were doing crazy things to make us laugh. Between pine core, sha-sha, Angus Burger signs, Holiday Lights at the Beach, rootin', getting strawberry limeades with extra straws (just in case), and especially our Confused News and videos, your crazy fun personality puts a different spin to every day and I love it!
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You are an amazing young man, Jon. You are so sensitive to sin and are excited about pursuing the things of the Lord. It's such a delight to hear you playing the guitar and worshipping in your room or busting out a song by ear on the piano. You are very talented musically and it has been exciting to see this gift develop over the last few months. It brings me so much joy seeing you playing in the 316 worship band! You are such a smart, witty kid and a natural speaker and writer! God has instilled these gifts in you and I can't wait to see how He will use them to bring himself glory. I love you, Bud and I am excited about these coming years and this new season of life! One thing is for sure though, we really missed you tonight, Bobby and Bekah!