Nathan is 10

 

This month Nathan lost three teeth.  

One day he announced, " Loose tooth!" and ten minutes later it was out.

Aunt Karen treated the kids to outdoor ice skating in Elgin.  Beautiful sunny day!  

 

Afterwards we came home and celebrated with gifts and games.

 

 

Quotable Quips

 


While driving next to carpet cleaning van...
Kevin: What is that?
Mom: [Explained what carpet cleaners do.]
Kevin: I guess you call them if you're too lazy to do it yourself.



 

 

Ryan and Lisa had a battle of wits...
Did you hear the one about the expensive phone call? It isn't worth telling.
Did you hear the one about the pig farmer? It's okay. He butchered it.
Did you hear the one about the weak boxer? There wasn't much of a punch line.
Did you hear the one about the outlet? It's too shocking to tell.

 
In a game of catch phrase, Ryan was trying to get his team to guess the word "cage."
Ryan: You stick flying animals into it!






 


Michelle: Did you hear about the pillow that was making headlines?
Siblings: You have to tell the punchline!
Michelle: I did! (Pause.) Oh, wait...did you hear about the CORDUROY pillow that was making head lines?






 



On Christmas morning, Stephen was so excited to eat his beloved cinnamon roll that he bit his finger while taking a bite.

 



Nathan and Kevin were conversing about their meal. Mom, correcting their grammar, interjected that they "had eaten" yesterday. Nathan was pleased with her comment and said, "Mom, you are very absorbant!"

Happy Anniversary!

Happy 25th Anniversary!

The Tournament to End All Tournaments

NBA 2000 basketball tournament on the PlayStation1. Nathan, ultimate champion of the 3-day tournament, beat Stephen by 2 points.

Laser Tag

In an epic game of laser tag, Team Red versed Team Green in a close-scoring battle. Ryan achieved first place with Stephen right behind.

Phaser Accuracy
Ryan - 24%
Dad - 17%
Mom - 16%
Stephen - 12%
Michelle - 6%
Nathan - 2%
Lisa and Kevin tied with 1% accuracy. Kevin's vest did not work.