Skim Board

Skyler's big challenge this year is to learn to ride the skim board.  And a challenge it is! 

Note the serious look on his face while applying wax to the board this morning.  Day one was mostly running and falling - not much standing or riding on the skim board.  Down but not out - Skyler is ready to try again tomorrow.

In the mean time, we have one sore little skim boarder tonight.

Last Day in Studio

One final session and studio camp comes to a close.  An amazing opportunity and great a experience for our Skyler.  He walked out the door with a CD of a song he played and helped mix.

Can't wait to see what's next for our little guitarist.   Thanks, Marty and Edenbrook Music.

Spray n Wash

Winston was enjoying his cool down even though it came in the form of a bath.  For the very first time, Skyler and Bella managed to wash Winston all by themselves.  They did a great job,  with the excepton of almost giving him an enema with the water hose.

Skyler and I have been watching a lot of Animal Planet and National Geographic this summer. His passion and knoweledge of all types of animals is astonishing.   He is asking questions about careeres in animal care and you know what?  I think he would be fabulous in that role.

Of course, I have found a dozen other things for which I think he would be ideally suited.  Time will tell.  I am just grateful to be along for the ride so I have a front row seat to watch him mature, develop, grow and discern is calling in life.

I can't imagine a seat better than mine.  I love the view, from the front porch looking in.

The Bet

The kids and I escaped a baby shower and decided to try Buffalo Wild Wings for the first time. While waiting for our food, Skyler says "I'm looking forward to this. I've never eaten Buffalo before." 

Uh?  Seriously?

I said it was "chicken."  Skyler said it was Buffalo.  We made a gentleman's wager of $5 and called the server over.  Her reply - "how many Buffalo have you seen with wings?"

Being the good man that he is, Skyler got his wallet out and tried to make good on his bet.  I just couldn't make myself take his money.  The good laughs were payment enough.

Studio Camp

A big day for our little guitarist.  Skyler started studio camp where he has the opportunity to learn and work in a real / operational studio for a few days.   He was a a tad bit nervous on his first day but left thinking the experience was way off of the cool charts.  (That's a good thing for those of you who don't speak 10 year old boy.)

Mom and Dad were equally impressed and proud.

Skittle Champion

Skyler's very first game of Skittles and he beat the whole family.

Folding the Flag

Skyler had a chance to help Funeral Director Rob Riley fold the American Flag.  Rob and Sky were instant buds and I think Skyler learned a few things from Rob.

Life comes full circle.  This reminds me of my youth - attending conventions with Mom and Dad.  Proud for Skyler that he is blessed with the same opportunity.