Raising two sons, 8 and 5, means we have lots of fun conversations in our home. Here are some more:
Turner: Oooo, meat juice.
Me: Do you mean the au jus?
Parker, in a fan letter he is writing to Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III (RG3):
...I think you are the best player right now. My Dad and I have a fantasy team and our quarterback was Tom Brady. I have been trying to convince my Dad to draft you as our starting quarterback....
When Parker and Turner received their own individual Christmas cards in the mail from Nana and Papaw:
Turner to Parker: Why'd you get one with a puppy dog on it and I just got one with Jesus on it?
Friday, January 4, 2013
Bowl Prediction: Cotton Bowl
Cotton Bowl
Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2)
Parker's pick: Oklahoma
My pick: Texas A&M
This should be great game between former Big 12 rivals. The outcome is a statistical toss-up. Texas A&M beat Alabama in Alabama; that's good enough for me.
Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2)
Parker's pick: Oklahoma
My pick: Texas A&M
This should be great game between former Big 12 rivals. The outcome is a statistical toss-up. Texas A&M beat Alabama in Alabama; that's good enough for me.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Bowl Prediction: Fiesta Bowl
Fiesta Bowl
Oregon (11-1) vs. Kansas State (11-1)
Parker's pick: Oregon
My pick: Oregon
The revitalization project that Coach Bill Snyder has led at Kansas State is nothing short of amazing but the speed of the Oregon Ducks should make the difference in this game. It will be interesting to see if the rumors of Oregon Coach Chip Kelly having interest in possible NFL head coach openings has any effect of the outcome of this game. Outside of the National Championship game, this game is the highlight of the bowl season.
Oregon (11-1) vs. Kansas State (11-1)
Parker's pick: Oregon
My pick: Oregon
The revitalization project that Coach Bill Snyder has led at Kansas State is nothing short of amazing but the speed of the Oregon Ducks should make the difference in this game. It will be interesting to see if the rumors of Oregon Coach Chip Kelly having interest in possible NFL head coach openings has any effect of the outcome of this game. Outside of the National Championship game, this game is the highlight of the bowl season.
Great Quote Thursday
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.- The Once-ler in The Lorax (Dr. Seuss)
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Bowl Prediction: Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl
Florida (11-1) vs. Louisville (10-2)
Parker's pick: Florida
My pick: Florida
Louisville was headed toward an undefeated season until it was tripped us twice at the end of the year by lesser opponents. Charlie Strong, however, is building a solid program in the Bluegrass State.
Florida has surprised all season with only an 8-point loss to Georgia keeping it from an SEC championship game appearance that may have provided this very hot team with the opportunity to play Notre Dame for a national championship. In preseason, few expected the Gators to be this successful, and while disappointed to not be playing in a BCS championship game, Florida should be sufficiently motivated to take down Louisville.
Florida (11-1) vs. Louisville (10-2)
Parker's pick: Florida
My pick: Florida
Louisville was headed toward an undefeated season until it was tripped us twice at the end of the year by lesser opponents. Charlie Strong, however, is building a solid program in the Bluegrass State.
Florida has surprised all season with only an 8-point loss to Georgia keeping it from an SEC championship game appearance that may have provided this very hot team with the opportunity to play Notre Dame for a national championship. In preseason, few expected the Gators to be this successful, and while disappointed to not be playing in a BCS championship game, Florida should be sufficiently motivated to take down Louisville.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
31 Things to Pray for Your Children (1-10)
My Pastor, Hollie Miller, recently shared a list of thirty-one things that parents can pray for their children. With many months having 31 days, this is a great list from which to pray one item per day.
As we begin 2013, here are the first 10. The rest will follow in upcoming posts (#11-20 on January 11 and #21-31 on January 21).
1. Salvation- Acts 16:31
2. The Assurance of Salvation- I John 5:13
3. To Love and Obey Their Parents- Exodus 20:12
4. To Learn to Walk in the Holy Spirit- Galatians 5:16
5. Love for God's Word- Psalm 119:72
6. To Learn to Pray- Luke 11:1
7. Love for the Church- Hebrews 10:24,25
8. Faithfulness in Tithes and Offerings- Malachi 3:10
9. Sexual Purity- I Thessalonians 4:3
10. Salvation of Future Spouse- Matthew 7:7,8
As we begin 2013, here are the first 10. The rest will follow in upcoming posts (#11-20 on January 11 and #21-31 on January 21).
1. Salvation- Acts 16:31
2. The Assurance of Salvation- I John 5:13
3. To Love and Obey Their Parents- Exodus 20:12
4. To Learn to Walk in the Holy Spirit- Galatians 5:16
5. Love for God's Word- Psalm 119:72
6. To Learn to Pray- Luke 11:1
7. Love for the Church- Hebrews 10:24,25
8. Faithfulness in Tithes and Offerings- Malachi 3:10
9. Sexual Purity- I Thessalonians 4:3
10. Salvation of Future Spouse- Matthew 7:7,8
6 Bowl Predictions for New Years Day
Though I started with 6 straight correct picks, Parker has gotten the last 6 correct. As we transition to 2013 with our bowl selections, Parker (14-9) leads me (13-10) by one game. He also would be leading the CBSSports.com panel were he on it.
Gator
Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Northwestern (9-3)
Parker's pick: Mississippi State
My pick: Northwestern
Parker's says Mississippi State's passing game is the key. I think Northwestern's running game is key.
Heart of Dallas
Purdue (6-6) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5)
Parker's pick: Oklahoma State
My pick: Oklahoma State
The Cowboys should have more than enough offense. We're thinking possible blowout.
Outback
South Carolina (10-2) vs. Michigan (8-4)
Parker's pick: Michigan
My pick: South Carolina
Parker thinks Michigan's pass defense will make an impact. I think South Carolina's defense is the key.
Capital One
Georgia (11-2) vs. Nebraska (10-3)
Parker's pick: Nebraska
My pick: Georgia
Again, Parker picks Nebraska based on defense. Georgia's played well all season in the powerful SEC.
Rose
Stanford (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (8-5)
Parker's pick: Stanford
My pick: Stanford
The Cardinal don't have the greatest looking team statistics but they simply win games.
Orange
Florida State (11-2) vs. Northern Illinois (12-1)
Parker's pick: Florida State
My pick: Florida State
Too much Seminoles. Northern Illinois is 12-1 but there are better teams playing in non-BCS bowls.
Gator
Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Northwestern (9-3)
Parker's pick: Mississippi State
My pick: Northwestern
Parker's says Mississippi State's passing game is the key. I think Northwestern's running game is key.
Heart of Dallas
Purdue (6-6) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5)
Parker's pick: Oklahoma State
My pick: Oklahoma State
The Cowboys should have more than enough offense. We're thinking possible blowout.
Outback
South Carolina (10-2) vs. Michigan (8-4)
Parker's pick: Michigan
My pick: South Carolina
Parker thinks Michigan's pass defense will make an impact. I think South Carolina's defense is the key.
Capital One
Georgia (11-2) vs. Nebraska (10-3)
Parker's pick: Nebraska
My pick: Georgia
Again, Parker picks Nebraska based on defense. Georgia's played well all season in the powerful SEC.
Rose
Stanford (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (8-5)
Parker's pick: Stanford
My pick: Stanford
The Cardinal don't have the greatest looking team statistics but they simply win games.
Orange
Florida State (11-2) vs. Northern Illinois (12-1)
Parker's pick: Florida State
My pick: Florida State
Too much Seminoles. Northern Illinois is 12-1 but there are better teams playing in non-BCS bowls.
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