4thGenJim

Daddy got fired from posting on the blog? He has been relieved of his blogging responsibilities. It had to happen sooner or later. The posting-pattern of new posts on every odd numbered day of the month with extra posts scattered on even numbered days has come to an end. It's been fun with Daddy being able to help-out with taking pictures and writing posts (and he had a lot of fun doing it!). Yesterday, we found out that Daddy's potential job offer is becoming more certain (will know for sure within 2 weeks). Unfortunately, it has taken him out of the blogging loop. Now, Mommy will be back in the driver's seat of the blog. This next week will be crazy, but I'll post whenever I catch my breath!

is what Mommy said after seeing Davis' new haircut.     Of course Daddy gets his hair cut at Ft. Chaffee,  so when Davis goes along to get his cut,  it shouldn't be too surprising when DJ  comes home with a short buzz cut. The haircuts are inexpensive, fast, and last a long time. (the only question as far as styling goes, is 'same as usual?') Davis sat all by himself in the barber's chair, with Daddy watching from the waiting area. He didn't mind the noisy clippers or the scissors at all. Lisa was very impressed. Davis should be good on haircuts for the next 6 months

The fridge gopher is a curious little creature. He has good intentions, but is not too consistent if asked to fetch a particular item. We think stepping up inside the fridge was the only way he could reach the blue container that he has had his eye on for who knows how long. He's getting noticeably more inventive, creative, and daring (yikes), day by day. We have added several things to the 'off limits/hands-off' list, but never thought the ledge inside the refrigerator would be on it.

Davis is going through a Monster Truck phase. First thing in the morning, he's talking about them. It will continue throughout the day, as he begs to see them on TV or on the computer. He's even renamed one of his cars to be a Monster Car and takes it into the bath for a car wash.  We tivo'd the Monster Truck cartoon on TLC, but he'll watch 10 minutes of it at the most (which is just fine). Davis also likes Monster Truck videos on YouTube. He thinks the big trucks racing around the small arenas are funny. Not ever did I think that I would find myself at a Monster Truck Show, but if the little man wants to go, (if he can get in for free, and if cameras are allowed) it's difficult to say no. We'll have to find ear plugs and matching tank top shirts. TiVo Love: calming the child with 2 minutes of Monster Trucks during a commercial break of the Razorback game. Davis will watch a little basketball (he has one of the more comfortable seats in the house)....

It was a cold night for soccer, but Davis was ready to hit the road to Greenwood to see his cousin Jonathan play soccer for the Southside Rebels. This game was an early one...usually they don't start until 7:45pm or so and that's pretty late for Davis to be out. When it warms up maybe it won't be so bad. (he's wearing the T-shirt over his red jacket and wore his mittens most of the time, I mean he kept taking them off :) Cheering for Jonathan #15! He's in his senior season at SHS, and it's very difficult for Mommy to realize that he's graduating this year! Wow! Davis stayed warm by pacing the steps of the bleachers (Davis really likes Katy's deck shoes! Thanks for keeping him occupied!) Davis and his cousin Katy! Later at home, just before bedtime, Davis got the word that the Rebs had defeated the Bulldogs! Even in his pj's Davis still wanted to wear his soccer shirt!