Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Facts

Fact...

The Beavers lost the Civil War and Mommy did not punch anyone.

Fact...

You cannot see lice on blonde headed children until they are big enough to wave back at you.

Fact...

Vinegar can cure (almost) anything.

Fact...

My Grandma is the strongest lady I know.

Fact...

Candyland is for 5 year olds....Clue is not.

Fact...

Kids are good forgivers.

Fact...

If you are unfortunate enough to walk into a wasp nest, you will get stung...a lot. You will run into your house with wasps all over you. Your family will get stung by wasps...even your dog. And if you were so brave that you crushed a couple of those mean old wasps in your tiny hand, you will become the most courageous five year old in town. And you will brag about it.

Fact...

Fencing is not for sissy's. Fencing will leave bruises. Fencing masks might carry lice into your home.

Fact...

If you attempt to "decorate" the yard of a family of Duck fans with 6 kids in tow, you will get caught.

Fact...

Two Thanksgivings are better than one.

Fact..

God is so Good...so very, very, Good.

And He loves us....incredibly.

 Zibby and Ben playing pioneers on a chilly Sunday just before the wasp attack.
 My grandma/Mamo, Patricia Dawn Wheatley Henderson, up and smiling after a triple bypass on the week of Thanksgiving.
 Our Friday night Thanksgiving dinner, celebrated early so that Mamo & Papo could join us before the surgery.
 Ben's first fencing tournament. Such a fun sport to watch.
These three beautiful blessings after being tortured and scoured by lice combs & vinegar rinses. The entire house has never been so sanitized....nor have their heads been so clean!










2 comments:

  1. WOW Zibby looks so much like Aaron did as a kid. CUTE.

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  2. i had a hard day and it is a joy to catch up with your family jen. always love your smiling faces! i cannot believe you just delt with lice. yuck yuck and more yuck. your kids are troopers for sure!!!
    lets get together soon..
    love you.
    J

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