Just 1.5" longer and he'd be swimming in the Zoo aquarium. Oh well, back to life under a dock.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
First Snook of the season
Just 1.5" longer and he'd be swimming in the Zoo aquarium. Oh well, back to life under a dock.
Spring in FL
Spring is marked by many things, none of which is more obvious than the frequent visits by family members from the North.....geez, just move down here already! Hah! We love the company. Couple shots from the last 3 weeks........
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tooth Fairy has a stop to make!
I've got two words for you ...... Uncle Larry!
OK, it may take a little more explanation for some. Brayden and Alex are both in loose tooth world right now. Brayden had two on the bottom and Alex two on the top. Well, the corn on the cob last night loosened one of Brayden's up enough to put "extraction" on the table. Add that with the one day visit from Jen's Uncle Larry and Aunt Nancy and you've got trouble! The two on the bottom were so crowded that when the first one came out, the second was hanging by a thread, so out it came as well. Or, maybe Uncle Larry's fingers were too big to grab just one. Either way, Brayden took a huge lead in the missing tooth game last night going from one half to two and a half in a matter of minutes. The first one being thanks to the tile floor two years ago, so it only counts for 1/2!
OK, it may take a little more explanation for some. Brayden and Alex are both in loose tooth world right now. Brayden had two on the bottom and Alex two on the top. Well, the corn on the cob last night loosened one of Brayden's up enough to put "extraction" on the table. Add that with the one day visit from Jen's Uncle Larry and Aunt Nancy and you've got trouble! The two on the bottom were so crowded that when the first one came out, the second was hanging by a thread, so out it came as well. Or, maybe Uncle Larry's fingers were too big to grab just one. Either way, Brayden took a huge lead in the missing tooth game last night going from one half to two and a half in a matter of minutes. The first one being thanks to the tile floor two years ago, so it only counts for 1/2!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Sports Week of WOWs!
ALEX AND HIS GOALS....
So, we've figured out that a good 10 minutes of focus time between Dad and Alex makes for a much better game. Two weeks ago, we made it to the field just in time for Alex to "warm up" with the team and we were treated to a great game of star searching, butterfly chasing and what you might imagine would happen on the soccer field when Alex is far more concerned about the ice pop than the ball. So good to be a kid. BUT, it is way too frustrating for Dad. So, this week we hit the field a little early and just worked on running at Dad and taking the ball. That's all, no pep talk, very little coaching, just running to the ball. Ahhhh, the results! TWO GOALS! One of the two he really had to work for and get past a defender to score....and more importantly we had a kid that was more focused on the game than the clouds. Clouds are fun, but at 7 the kids are getting good enough that day dreaming can be a bit dangerous.
BRAYDEN'S FIRST HAT-TRICK
Brayden keeps flopping back and forth between the advanced skaters and intermediate skaters in mini-mite games. He's not quite ready for the advanced team, but it's good for him to try and play at that speed. Tonight, coach gave him a break and let him run with the intermediate kids. Equally good as he gets to carry the puck more and can get back on defense in time to block shots. He also has a much better chance to score goals. He had multiple attempts and connected on 3! His shinning moment was the slap shot that came off the ice and over the defenders stick into the goal. (I may be embellishing just a bit, maybe the shot bounced off his stick and bounced again over the defender's stick, but what's a Dad to do?, the puck did get off the ice). It was a great night and a nice show for Grandma and Grandpa Cleghorn.
So, we've figured out that a good 10 minutes of focus time between Dad and Alex makes for a much better game. Two weeks ago, we made it to the field just in time for Alex to "warm up" with the team and we were treated to a great game of star searching, butterfly chasing and what you might imagine would happen on the soccer field when Alex is far more concerned about the ice pop than the ball. So good to be a kid. BUT, it is way too frustrating for Dad. So, this week we hit the field a little early and just worked on running at Dad and taking the ball. That's all, no pep talk, very little coaching, just running to the ball. Ahhhh, the results! TWO GOALS! One of the two he really had to work for and get past a defender to score....and more importantly we had a kid that was more focused on the game than the clouds. Clouds are fun, but at 7 the kids are getting good enough that day dreaming can be a bit dangerous.
BRAYDEN'S FIRST HAT-TRICK
Brayden keeps flopping back and forth between the advanced skaters and intermediate skaters in mini-mite games. He's not quite ready for the advanced team, but it's good for him to try and play at that speed. Tonight, coach gave him a break and let him run with the intermediate kids. Equally good as he gets to carry the puck more and can get back on defense in time to block shots. He also has a much better chance to score goals. He had multiple attempts and connected on 3! His shinning moment was the slap shot that came off the ice and over the defenders stick into the goal. (I may be embellishing just a bit, maybe the shot bounced off his stick and bounced again over the defender's stick, but what's a Dad to do?, the puck did get off the ice). It was a great night and a nice show for Grandma and Grandpa Cleghorn.
Monday, April 06, 2009
It's all Relative
We love this time of year not only for the wonderful weather, but the many visits from friends and relatives. We're looking forward to Jennifer's parent's arrival this week and a first time visit from Aunt Nancy and Uncle Larry the following.
With everything going on it's difficult to stop and remember what's happening around the world during these difficult times. Jennifer has family that serve in Bontoc, Philippines in the Youth With a Mission program through Cornerstone Community Church. It's not that there aren't issues to be concerned about right now the in great US of A, but we don't have rebels fighting the military and helicopters landing so frequently it's difficult to conduct daily business. Please keep Thomas, Lisa, Alanya, Adriana, Alexie and Annalise in your thoughts and prayers not only for the wonderful work they do, but for the unrest in the region at this time. If you want to follow their story, the link to their blog is on the top right of my page "Lisa and Thomas' blog". http://garden-of-grace.blogspot.com/
With everything going on it's difficult to stop and remember what's happening around the world during these difficult times. Jennifer has family that serve in Bontoc, Philippines in the Youth With a Mission program through Cornerstone Community Church. It's not that there aren't issues to be concerned about right now the in great US of A, but we don't have rebels fighting the military and helicopters landing so frequently it's difficult to conduct daily business. Please keep Thomas, Lisa, Alanya, Adriana, Alexie and Annalise in your thoughts and prayers not only for the wonderful work they do, but for the unrest in the region at this time. If you want to follow their story, the link to their blog is on the top right of my page "Lisa and Thomas' blog". http://garden-of-grace.blogspot.com/
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Wii Showdown....Grandparent Style
So Grandma and Grandpa were in Chicago visiting with the Big City dwellers and thought it might be fun to get in on a little of this Wii action with the grandkids. After all, they're only 6 and 7, how good could they be?
There was great anticipation as Fuzz, Player, Squakasaur and Zander lined up for the first match. Engines roared, smack talk echoed from the speakers of iPhones and they were off.
There were certainly moments when the races were interesting (for the first 100 yards) and times that the boys felt threatened by the experience and skill of the Ft. Wayne driving team (on the starting line). The races were close (until the end of the first lap) and sweat poured from the boys brows (from all the celebrating), but in the end it was the little Cheek boys (terror on wheels team) that made their entry (through the gate they built)to the world of Mario Kart Wii know to all on this day. They look forward to the next challenge (beatdown) and hope that the City Folk can bring their A game (only game) again.
In fairness, Squaky and Zander were defeated a couple times. It was usually b/c their Dad wanted to get into the action. The boys, being well aware of records, point accumulation and the thrill of winning, did not let Dad play for long. If only there were scholarships for Wii play, I might open up the game for practice during the week. But, for now it's a weekend only event, looked forward too so much that Friday has been re-named Super Wiiday in our house. Ahhhh... to be 6 again.
There was great anticipation as Fuzz, Player, Squakasaur and Zander lined up for the first match. Engines roared, smack talk echoed from the speakers of iPhones and they were off.
There were certainly moments when the races were interesting (for the first 100 yards) and times that the boys felt threatened by the experience and skill of the Ft. Wayne driving team (on the starting line). The races were close (until the end of the first lap) and sweat poured from the boys brows (from all the celebrating), but in the end it was the little Cheek boys (terror on wheels team) that made their entry (through the gate they built)to the world of Mario Kart Wii know to all on this day. They look forward to the next challenge (beatdown) and hope that the City Folk can bring their A game (only game) again.
In fairness, Squaky and Zander were defeated a couple times. It was usually b/c their Dad wanted to get into the action. The boys, being well aware of records, point accumulation and the thrill of winning, did not let Dad play for long. If only there were scholarships for Wii play, I might open up the game for practice during the week. But, for now it's a weekend only event, looked forward too so much that Friday has been re-named Super Wiiday in our house. Ahhhh... to be 6 again.
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