Flushed Cheeks

The Photo A Day Challenge word is 'flush.' I certainly didn't want to be so ultra common as to use the commode! So I had Nick engage in some rigorous exercise and endure some gentle cheek pinching to result in the flushed cheek shot showcased here. I think it works well. And I didn't have to break a sweat so I'm pleased.

Let Them Eat Cake!

The other night I realized that Chip was being very, very quiet. That, of course, can strike fear into a mother's heart quicker than an ominous retching sound in the formal living room. I wandered through the house, looking for Trouble, I mean Chip. Oh, I found him all right. In the kitchen, having himself a little snack.

Actually, that's not a little snack. That's the whole stinking cake.

Oh, how delicious the forbidden fruit! Or cake, in this case.

That, my friends, is the smile of a busted little guy.

There are days when I am sure the story of my life could be titled 'Catch-Up'. Not every day, of course. Some days I feel very adequate and capable...others I realize I've let things get away from me. Again. Like my Photo A Day project. Here it is April 7, and I've withheld 4 pictures from you already. It certainly hasn't been intentional, and I did take the pictures. I just haven't taken the time to upload them here to the 'Blog. But I'm about to correct all those errors. Here we have my interpretation of 'Frame', 'Spring', 'Fence' and 'Eye'.

What a great feeling to be caught up! I feel light as a feather and so accomplished. Hard to believe I'll probably fall behind tomorrow again. ;o)

Happy Friday, everyone! Today's word is 'Mixed.'

I chose to use birdseed since it's made of all kinds of seeds 'mixed up.' On other days I could use my life in general, when it is 'mixed up,' although that would be really hard to photograph!

I'm sure you're all eager to see what exciting picture I found to embody the word 'cycle.' Well, to be honest, as soon as I saw that word, I knew exactly what I would use. Something I am intimately familiar with. Here we have the PAD for April 2, 2009:

'CYCLE'

I know! It touches you deeply, doesn't it? Me too!

Tyler's Tae Kwon Do

Tyler has really taken to this whole Tae Kwon Do thing. We go there twice a week and I noticed that there are lots of 'You can do it!' banners all around the TKD place. Made me feel like doing some jumping jacks or something.

Now I know he's never going to become a martial arts expert and star in action movies, but this has been a really good hobby for him to pick up.

Recently he tested for his orange belt. Here's a picture that shows all the belts in order. As you can see, orange is the third belt.

That was really neat because he moved through his yellow belt surprisingly fast. Of course, I've got some off-color, grainy pictures of his test for you.

He did great at his test! So at his last TKD class, his instructor, Master Fred, presented him with his orange belt. They make a big production out of receiving a belt. In the first picture, Tyler is removing his now-discarded (actually Chip thinks it's his) yellow belt.

Here Master Fred is tying the orange belt around his waist. Probably some secret ceremonial knot or something.

Finally, they bow to one another and shake hands like tough dudes.

And here, for the first time ever, I present to you,
TYLER THOMASSON:
TAE KWON DO ORANGE BELT!!

I have joined a photography group with a 'Photo A Day' challenge. This means we have a different word for each day of the month and we're supposed to take a picture that shows that word. I've been doing this PAD challenge (that's lingo for 'Photo A Day', don't you know. Makes me feel smart to use acronyms like that.) for one month and thoroughly enjoy it. I decided to start sharing my pictures with you here on the 'Blog! Aren't you thrilled? So today we begin with April 1, 2009. The word of the day is 'Tree.' Here is my picture for that word.

Isn't that the cutest Easter tree you've ever seen?? I sure think so! Now that you're all excited about this fun challenge that we can enjoy together, check back tomorrow for my interpretation of 'Cycle.' Hmmm...must start thinking!