Rick's Thoughts

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  • Countdown to Christmas

    My kids are already starting with the countdown. T-Minus 10 days, minus some depending on when you read this post. Every day I get an updated count from Brandon when he crosses off a day on his calendar.

    I wish I had some pictures to share but I promise on the next post I will have something.

    This weekend was Brandon’s cub scout holiday pot luck. The Tiger’s only had to bring pop, so we had an easy job with little prep. The entire family was allowed to come and once we got there we could see why.. They had a bouncy castle.

    The party was held in the high schools activity center, picture a large gym. So there was 2 basketball courts, the bouncy castle, a running track and the tables and chairs I helped set up. Aiden was immediately drawn to the bouncy castle. He got to spend a lot of time in there, as long as the older cub scouts were not being too rough.

    After the food the cub scouts got a surprise visit from Santa. It was quite a sight to see Santa playing a quick game of floor hockey with the older kids in his red suit. 🙂

    Otherwise I have been addictied to facebook. It is nice to reconnect to old friends and to play some online games like Word Twist and just see what everybody is up to. If you do not have an account I suggest you set one up and search to see who you can find online.

    Have a great Christmas!

  • Chucky Cheese visit

    This was actually from Monday the 10th, I have other topics to blog about, but since these pictures were in my phone… Chucky Cheese posting here we come.

    I am not sure why but the kids and I go to Chucky Cheese at least once a year. Well I suppose the reason is the kids always have a good time. If they didn’t have fun then the only reason I could think of is that I must be a masochist to endure the torment Chucky Cheese brings. You may ask, What possible torment is there at such a children friendly place? Kids running free with little to no supervision, “adults” (I use the term loosely as some of these parents are barely 18) that have already given up on child rearing, and the general rude atmosphere.

    (Be sure to listen to the screams in the background and think of staying here for a few hours)

    All that aside the kids love the place. Games galore, each one only one token which can be gotten for under 15 cents each. I have to admit that I enjoy a few of the games myself, skee ball, air hockey and a few of the coin slide games. For those that have never been to a Chucky Cheese the main draw for the kids it to win tickets. With careful play your $10 in tokens can buy your kids about 50 cents of plastic fun.

    Also let me leave you with a dance that Aiden did for us on the floor. I did not make a movie just a few quick pictures that I have turned into an animation. Enjoy his dance.