Here's one about Kourtney.

I seem to leave Kourtney out of this blog a lot. She was in the parade this past Saturday with her cheerleading group. She hurt her hand on Friday when she did a ?flip? and landed wrong. She sprained her forearm pretty bad. She no longer does gymnastics so she is into cheerleading now. GOOOOOOO JAAAAAAYYYYYSSSSSSS! = Liberty Blue Jays.

Downtown Indianapolis, IN

My son Brandon took these two pictures through the windshield of the car. (I think I have him hooked on photography.) It is amazing what a camera can catch and how by changing the settings can bring out different looks. Click on picture to enlarge. Hope you enjoy.

Do people really read these?

OK folks...this is a test. Janet says a lot of people read blogs, but just don't sign them. So I'm giving everyone a test. All you have to do is respond to this blog. You don't even have to sign in. Just write your name or initials in the "leave a comment" and sign in as anonymous. I doubt if I get two people to sign this blog. So get with it and sign in.

Oh, by the way...yesterday was my birthday.

2nd Annual Indy Trip

What an awesome time in Indy. It is so fun to spend time with your children. Brandon loves the Colts and I do too. We had a great trip and had a blast. The new Lucas Oil Stadium is huge and very nice.

We arrived on Saturday and made a quick trip to Cincinnati to watch the Reds play the Brewers. After the game we made the 100 mile trip back to Indy to spend the night in a Motel 8. Of course I booked the cheapest I could find. $39.00 a night. Now I know why it was so cheap. No remote control in the room. I had to go get it from the office. No phone and no alarm clock. Slight case of mold in the shower and paint pealing at top by curtain. When the ac kicked on I thought it was a truck outside starting up. I saved $$$ but I know I won't use that motel again. Brandon was proud of me for saving the $, but was not impressed either. (I think he is just spoiled with the condos.)

The game Sunday with the Colts was awesome. Even though they lost, it was still exciting. The stadium is huge and very very loud. Looks like a 3rd annual is in store for next year.

Enjoy the pictures and if you want to see more let me know and I'll forward the album to you.

Where have the years gone.

Seems like just yesterday Brandon was three and holding up his arms signaling a touchdown. Now he is a Freshman at Liberty and playing football. Thought I would share just a few pictures of him and show you how much he has changed. Enjoy!! Gold jersey is 7th. Then 8th and recent one 9th.

Dad.... Does this bring back any memories?

COLOR & BUGS

While in Branson, I had my camera and took a few pictures. Can you believe that? Anyway, I wanted to show you a few that I think are pretty neat. The color is just awesome and the bugs and butterfly, well.. they just add to the picture.

Enjoy. Jimmers

Branson - with grandma and parents - PRICELESS

I was able to take my parents and grandmother to Branson for a few days. It was so much fun to watch grandma having a great time. She loves to go on trips and to see Doug Gabriel and family. Doug gave us two morning shows free. We had a great time and we are ready to go again!!! Right Grandma!!!

Hope everyone is doing good and thanks for the prayers for Arlene's recovery. She is doing good.

Brandon had their first ball game but it didn't go so good.

Later Jim

BUSY WEEK

Wow has it been a busy week. Worked one day and took the next day off to go to Marysville for my aunt Genie's funeral. After the funeral I came back home. Went to work the next day and then drove back to Marysville. Since 9-1 is opening day of dove season, I had to go. Well, dove season just isn't the same without GPA Wiggins. Also, I only got 6 birds on opening day. I think we had a total of 24 between 4 guys. We have never done that bad. Too many cool days before season.

On 9-1 at about 9:30 pm, my son calls me and tells me my wife is very sick and going to the hospital. They were to call me once they knew more from the Dr. At about midnight, I get a call stating she is staying at hospital and will have her gall bladder removed in the morning. Since I was running on few hours off sleep, I decided to sleep until 5 am and get up and go back home. Arlene had surgery about noon on Tuesday and was able to go home Wed. She is still feeling "BLAH" at this time and still in some pain.

I'm thankful she is home and recovering. Thank you to those who helped care for her and visited with me. Also the many prayers. It is nice to have the extra support from others.

Hope everyone is healthy and have a great day.