Bowl-O-Rama

BowlORama
Originally uploaded by Jagrap

Jenny took the boys bowling Friday with their friends Hayden & Blake. The boys really like to go bowling, my dad has even taken them once.

I have been told Michael is a natural at it, must be those Ohio genes. We will be there really soon. Michael and Alex talks about the beach everyday. I'll make your text green in honor of St Patrick's Day.

~Robert

Holding Down The Fort

Holding Down The Fort
Originally uploaded by Jagrap

I call this picture, "Holding down the Fort." Michael loves the snow and plays outside even in winter. This particular day it was 40 outside so it was a good day to play in the snow.

I mentioned last time how the boys talk about the beach each day. During a snowball fight, Jenny asked Michael what he likes best -- the Snow or Beach. He responded the Snow. He certainly is an artic animal, whereas Alex blooms in the warmth which you will be able to see for yourself very soon.
--- Robert

The Ungrumpy Gourmet

TheUngrumpyGourmet
Originally uploaded by Jagrap

I decided to call this picture "The un-grumpy gourmet." It is always nice to see Alex happy. On this night his meal consisted of two courses:
Macaroni and Cheese (The house specialty)
Corn (His personal favorite)

With a dinner such as this how can we not end up with a 5 star review from the Gourmet himself, Alexander. Alex also enjoys lunch meat and will eat it without bread, but for some reason he has not tried steak yet. Perhaps he is not old enough to appreciate the glory that is A1.
---RAPatton

Bon Appetite

BonAppetite
Originally uploaded by Jagrap

I call this picture 'Bon Appetite'. Jenny was making a special lasagna for uncle Billy with the ingredients she uses in Michael's entrees. Bill also seems to be intolerant of wheat and milk.

She undertook this operation while Blake was over playing with Alex; Alex thought it looked like fun and decided to make it a group endeavor. Jenny showed Alex how to do one layer and Alex proceeded to do the next two, finishing the lasagna! From this picture, I would guess that Alex is touch proud of his handiwork as he should be; Uncle Billy said it was excellent. I am sure that Alex will appreciate the praise.
*** Robert

Not Enjoying It A Bit

NotEnjoyingItABit
Originally uploaded by Jagrap

This week Papa took Michael to Father Son night at his school. It was a handyman themed night and I thought my father was better suited to the task. He is better with tools and he has more enthusiasm for them. I could have taken Michael, but I would be concerned that my lack of enthusiasm for that kind of task could corrupt Michael from enjoying them. Plus it was good time for them to spend together.

As you can tell, I did go, but just to take pictures -- and a good thing too. It is nice to capture something like this for them later. See you soon ~ Robert

Snows Up

SnowsUp
Originally uploaded by Jagrap

This is a picture from WINTER STORM 2003 -- THE REVENGE! I had presidents day off, so Michael and I went and snow blowed Nana & Papa's house and went sledding there. As you can tell, it got pretty deep, almost too deep for sledding. However, we still managed. Soon I'll send you pictures from the beach instead of from the snow! Be there before you know it ~ Robert

Babushka

Babushka
Originally uploaded by Jagrap

Here is a silly picture of Alexander wearing Jenny's hat. He likes to do silly things and has quite a sense of humor. Alex finds lots and lots and lots of things funny.

We have had our biggest snow of the year this weekend. Snow everywhere. I think we might go sledding tommorrow since I have the day off. By the time you get this Billy will be there within a day or two. I hope his trip goes well. ~ Robert