Gratitude: Papaw being able to sit up in the “turtle shell” body cast. The Peaks: I visited Vanderbilt today and, for the first time since Saturday, was able to talk with my dad. He was awake and was getting ready
Through with VU
Porch Piper
Gratitude: Being able to visit with my family on my afternoon walks. Dinner on the porch while the boys played with the bouncy balls they got from the dentist, until Turner got Weston’s ball stuck on the roof. The Pits:
Shell and Shine
Gratitude: Time to visit with the family at the hospital. Dad’s gradual improvement. Nice weather for Weston’s flag football game and the Beck concert. The Pits: Today is my mom’s birthday, and while it may turn out to be one
In Colors
Gratitude: Friends and family that are supportive and willing to help in a trying situation. The Pits: We had to deal with some rain when we went downtown. The Peaks: I started off the day by heading up to Vanderbilt
Cinco De Wrecko
Today’s featured pic was taken by Traci during the gathering we’d planned with the Tateuchis and Klints. I was unable to attend, as detailed in the rest of the post. My pics from today are included lower in the post,
The Lion Cubs
Gratitude: The arrival (seemingly and finally) of warmer weather, and breaking the shorts out of the closet. The Pits: The small school amphitheater was crowded when we got there. Turner ended up sitting with the Tateuchis while Traci, Weston, and
Spec and Scrim
Gratitude: Warm weather for flag football for a change. Weston’s ability to hang with the bigger older boys. The Pits: I was recently tasked with coming up with a comprehensive list of all the features we need for our next
The Rush
Gratitude: The impact that taking a few minutes to say positive remarks, instead of “no” or “stop doing that,” has on the boys. Enjoy boardgames. The Peaks: When your younger brother comes to participate in flag football practice and is
The Recordist Has Left the Island
Gratitude: Playing a new board game with the boys, Forbidden Island. The Pits: The shrill sound of the recorder when Turner hits a wrong note. The Peaks: We had a nice family WITSWAD, then finished up the game of Forbidden
Dart the Blue Sky
Gratitude: Nice prayer walk and picnic with members of the new church. Avoided serious leg injury while playing Kan Jam. The Pits: Today was Turner’s field trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame. When I asked him about it,