41 Weeks - Energy Burst

I stumbled back across this picture today, and looking at the date I am reminded it was taken 2 days before Tristan was born (12/14). I had glanced down into the backyard upon arriving home from work and found Maranda dragging a wagon and rolling trash can all over the yard, picking up debris.

Cell Phone Down Elevator Shaft

In a desperate attempt to upgrade to a new cell phone, Maranda "accidentally" dropped her Motorola Razor down a two story elevator shaft. She swears it is an accident, but given her rush to select an MP3 capable phone, I am more than a little suspcious! Kieran was there for the incident and thinks it was the coolest thing ever!

Amazingly the phone still worked, props to Motorola for a sturdy design!

Shift Daddy, SHIFT!!!!

So Kieran has been interested in all things mechanical for some time now. Recently he began asking me detailed questions about shifting the truck gears as I drive down the road. As a result, he has become VERY attuned to the sound of the engine RPMs and is quick to point out the need to shift again. Typically I miss the first gentle prodding (or two) from the back set, lost in my daddy haze, resulting in an ear jangling yell from the back seat "shift Daddy, SHIFT!!!!" As I dutifully shift down a gear, the roar subsides into a quiet, yet ever watchful satisfaction.

Grandma Reading to Boys

Grandma Tennyson reading to the boys.

Our Church Family

As part of our children's service today our church family created a video to send to people needing encouragement. The following clip is a portion of the recordings, mostly with kids singing. Kieran is in a clip singing "Old McDonald" and then again at the end on stage. I was the guy behind the camera humming along! :)