Raising two sons, 10 and 6, means we have lots of fun conversations in our home. Here are some more:
Parker: I don't know why anyone would want to play golf.
Turner: Yeah, who wants to hit a ball with a sword?
Parker: There's just not enough action.
Turner: Plus, they just get to wear caps and regular clothes.
After eating a turkey sandwich-
Parker: Turkeys have a chemical that makes you sleepy.
Me: Yes. I've heard that.
Parker: How do they live then?
After reading a book to me-
Me: Turner, did you learn all this in first grade?
Turner: No, I just know it from my brain.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Point for the Day
We often ask "What did I do wrong" when a better question would be "What is God doing in my life".
We think trouble when He is actually training us. We think punishment when He is ultimately preparing us.
The life of Joseph is a prime example (Genesis 40:15).
We think trouble when He is actually training us. We think punishment when He is ultimately preparing us.
The life of Joseph is a prime example (Genesis 40:15).
Sunday, February 23, 2014
What I Will (and Won't) Miss About the Olympics
As the Sochi Winter Olympic Games come to a close tonight with the Closing Ceremonies, it's amazing to think that these highly-hyped competitions are already completed. Here are some things I'll miss (and won't miss) as the Games come to a close:
Things I'll Miss
1. Sliding sports (bobsled, luge, skeleton)- I've always enjoyed watching these events. The Olympics are one of the few times when you can find these events televised. Plus, outside of possibly curling, being on a bobsled push crew is my best opportunity to make an Olympic team: run and push a sled for 4 seconds and jump in for the ride. Pretty good gig if you can get it.
2. Curling- I don't understand the intricacies of the sport but watching how seriously people take sliding "stones" down the ice and then "sweeping" them into place makes for interesting TV.
3. Hockey- International hockey, with country vs. country competition and larger ice rinks is much more interesting than NHL hockey, while benefiting from the talents of the world's best, NHL players.
4. Athletes' stories- NBC's production of 3-5 minute biographical documentaries help viewers connect with the stories of interesting, sometimes inspiring, athletes. This Olympics, the stories of Canadian moguls athlete Alex Bilodeau and US skeleton athlete Noelle Pikus-Pace were particularly touching.
Things I Won't Miss
1. Doubles luge- Whoever came up with this idea? The only person I would participate in doubles luge with would be my wife.
2. Men's figure skating- Too many sequins. On men.
3. Daily updates on Vladimir Putin- NBC gave him the Where's Waldo treatment as they followed his every whereabouts around Sochi.
4. The time difference- Avoiding spoiler alerts or the ESPN ticker so I could watch a competition without knowing the event's outcome took some effort.
5. Staying up late- With nightly televised events, I found myself staying up unnecessarily late. Really, sleep would have been a better choice than ice dancing.
6. Bob Costas' eye- I felt sorry for the man. Could NBC have not brought in a physician to help the anchor of their world-class Olympic coverage?
Things I'll Miss
1. Sliding sports (bobsled, luge, skeleton)- I've always enjoyed watching these events. The Olympics are one of the few times when you can find these events televised. Plus, outside of possibly curling, being on a bobsled push crew is my best opportunity to make an Olympic team: run and push a sled for 4 seconds and jump in for the ride. Pretty good gig if you can get it.
2. Curling- I don't understand the intricacies of the sport but watching how seriously people take sliding "stones" down the ice and then "sweeping" them into place makes for interesting TV.
3. Hockey- International hockey, with country vs. country competition and larger ice rinks is much more interesting than NHL hockey, while benefiting from the talents of the world's best, NHL players.
4. Athletes' stories- NBC's production of 3-5 minute biographical documentaries help viewers connect with the stories of interesting, sometimes inspiring, athletes. This Olympics, the stories of Canadian moguls athlete Alex Bilodeau and US skeleton athlete Noelle Pikus-Pace were particularly touching.
Things I Won't Miss
1. Doubles luge- Whoever came up with this idea? The only person I would participate in doubles luge with would be my wife.
2. Men's figure skating- Too many sequins. On men.
3. Daily updates on Vladimir Putin- NBC gave him the Where's Waldo treatment as they followed his every whereabouts around Sochi.
4. The time difference- Avoiding spoiler alerts or the ESPN ticker so I could watch a competition without knowing the event's outcome took some effort.
5. Staying up late- With nightly televised events, I found myself staying up unnecessarily late. Really, sleep would have been a better choice than ice dancing.
6. Bob Costas' eye- I felt sorry for the man. Could NBC have not brought in a physician to help the anchor of their world-class Olympic coverage?
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Parker is 10 Today!
Hard to believe that ten years ago today (a decade!), Parker was born and our world changed forever. We are blessed by him everyday.
Happy Birthday Parker! Daddy loves you.
Happy Birthday Parker! Daddy loves you.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Fun on Friday- More Parkerisms and Turnerisms
Raising two sons, 9 and 6, means we have lots of fun conversations in our home. Here are some more:
Turner: What exactly is fantasy football? When you play football with a princess?
Parker: When I grow up and get married and become a Dad, I'm going to have two sons.
Me: Sounds good to me.
Parker: I'm going to name them Stephen Curry Williams and Kevin Durant Williams.
Me: Make sure to talk to your wife about that first.
Turner: When will we be there?
Me: In about an hour.
Turner: Waiting for an hour to pass is like looking for a golf ball that's fallen to the bottom of a big pile of trash.
At Subway (Parker's favorite) for lunch:
Me: Parker, what kind of sandwich do you want?
Parker: Cold cut combo on Italian bread.
Turner: Italian bread? They're going to think we're Italian.
Parker: No they won't.
Turner: What exactly is fantasy football? When you play football with a princess?
Parker: When I grow up and get married and become a Dad, I'm going to have two sons.
Me: Sounds good to me.
Parker: I'm going to name them Stephen Curry Williams and Kevin Durant Williams.
Me: Make sure to talk to your wife about that first.
Turner: When will we be there?
Me: In about an hour.
Turner: Waiting for an hour to pass is like looking for a golf ball that's fallen to the bottom of a big pile of trash.
At Subway (Parker's favorite) for lunch:
Me: Parker, what kind of sandwich do you want?
Parker: Cold cut combo on Italian bread.
Turner: Italian bread? They're going to think we're Italian.
Parker: No they won't.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Great Quote Thursday
It's often in the small things that no one sees that result in the big things that everyone wants- Craig Groeschel
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Point for the Day
Be less concerned with your profession and more aware of your position: "The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man" (Genesis 39:2) #whymeseries
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Point for the Day
It's not about where you start, it's how you finish (Gen. 37:24 to Gen.41:40) #whymeseries
Monday, February 17, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Point for the Day
Scripture is always beautiful. But over the past several days, 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 has become especially meaningful.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Super Bowl Picks
Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks
Parker: Seahawks
Turner: Broncos
Tonya: Broncos
Greg: Broncos
Parker: Seahawks
Turner: Broncos
Tonya: Broncos
Greg: Broncos
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