Kes and Woodbadge

I know this is a blog about myself and Jonathan but I had to brag about my brother Kes

Kes is involved with "Woodbadge" which is a type of scouting for adults

He has worked very hard and went through their leadership program

In November he received one of their great honors and JT and I were there cheering him on

Needless to say I am very proud of my 'big' brother and know that he truly deserves this award!! Love ya bro!

(those are his three little rugrats by the way, Hayden, Harrison and Helen)

Fun, Fun, Fun!!

Jonathan and I went to my brother's house to visit for a couple of days over the holiday

and of course we had to start out with a visit from

Darth Vader, a Storm Trooper and a Fireman!

(can you tell the fireman just woke up from a nap??)

They decided they needed to race around the yard on the 'motor' on a search for bad guys!?

I think Darth Vader was playing "secret service agent" and ran along beside the motorcade . . .
After a brief intermission and quick costume change we now have a normal looking Daniel,
a storm trooper once more and the transformer 'Optimus Prime'


We then decided to take a quick trip up to the playground for a little relaxing bike ride
I don't know quite what to say about this picture so . . . .
(maybe Jonah's taking football practice to a whole new level??)

JT succesfully found a playground and was happy for about 3 minutes off his bike!

Then he was off and racing again like a maniac!!!!

(please notice what is missing on the back wheel . . . )

Way to go little buddy!!

Uh, Houston, I think someone is trying to make off with one of our bikes . . . .
(actually that's my sister-in-law Troye and I know where she lives so . . . )

Chris (my brother) managed to secure his 'bike holder thingy' to the ceiling of his garage

so now he can hoist it up the safety and actually get his car in where it belongs! :)

And finally we have a shot of 3 little boys getting squeaky clean after a full day of mayhem!