Uncle Randy is "The Cacooie"

My son is frightened by Randy Jr. I am not sure if it is the facial hair or the faces he makes, but when Uncle Randy is around here come the pouty lip!

Our cousin Russell

Derek's cousin Russell has moved to Baird to finish school and is staying with me and Derek. He is all about the early Crusades. So, in honor of Russell here is his pic displayed by the cross worn by early crusader Godfrey de Bouillon. If this is confusing to some as it is to myself watch "The Kingdom of Heaven."

My little firecracker!!!!

Happy belated 4th of July to everyone. It was so much fun celebrating for the first time with Little Derek. He stayed up until midnight admiring dad's brilliant fireworks display! He even got some time with Princess (dad's yellow lab).