Black Friday 2008

Today is Black Friday... the day after thanksgiving and the day my wife takes the entire day, beginning at 6:oo am to get all the "DEALS" that can only be enjoyed by waking at 5:45 am and sprinting into the shopping fray. It also denotes one of the few days throughout the year that Dad is completely in charge. This is also my first attempt at blogging, so bare with my inexperience and try to enjoy...


My first act as sole ruler of the household today was to declare a "pick your own clothes" Day...they were all allowed to choose any clothes they wanted and LC helped everyone get dressed...I feel it is important to single out the girl...pink turtleneck sweater, pink skirt, pink socks, pink crocs, pink bow...there is no doubt, she is my favorite...daughter.

Here we are loaded and ready for a hike in the beautiful North Georgia mountains....

At the trail head...the adventure begins.

If one didn't know better, one might think this young man was unsupervised...did he fall in? did he catch a fish with his bare hands? did he fall in? The children and Dad are unable to share the events that took place due to a blood oath of secrecy.

















Proving that knowledge is relative...big brother lectures on the natural forces of a wetland habitat...or he may be pointing at a duck...












To summarize:
Wife leaves at 6am...
Kids get to wear whatever they want...
Hiking ensues...
LC slips, twist his ankle and does a face plant...
NoBo falls while climbing a rotten tree...
JJ takes a tumble on the trail...
Pipi has the only evidence of Dad being in charge with the above boo boo (it's on her knee)

All in all, a pretty successful experience and a fine time had by all. Blog you later.