A few of the many things I am thankful for

Here is James at his school Thanksgiving dinner. Shannon enjoyed the lunch with the kids that day. She was informed by one little girl at the table that "I am going to kiss James on the lips". I am thankful that James was not interested.



This is a nice photo of Grace on the set of Oliver. She did a great job as a work house girl. I am also thankful that we live in a town that has such great opprotunities for our children.

Hope each of you has a great thanksgiving.

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The Joy of Thinking Outside The Box While Inside The Box

It has finally gotten it's due. The priceless cardboard box has made it. It has been enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum in Rochester NY. It has made up a part of the high caliber class of 2005 that also included Candy Land and Jack in the Box (a suprise memeber). Here is the reaction of current members to the box.

Yo-Yo said "I am up and down about the box joining us".

Etch A Sketch said "It kinda has me alittle shook up."

Erector® Set said "I think it's just a bunch of build up that doesn't amount to anything"

Hula Hoop said "I understand they went round and round about letting it in. It wasn't easy."

Jigsaw Puzzle said "I kinda fell to pieces when I heard the news."

Monopoly said "I think it goes to show it's not all about the money."

Slinky stated "I think it is a bit of a stretch."

View-Master was shocked and said "I just can't see it."

Mr. Potato Head was speechless. (Actually someone had put a hat in his mouth hole and his lips couldn't be located)
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For me, boxes hold fond memories. Since my parents owned an old timey Western Auto Store growning up, there were always boxes available for play. Full ones to climb on, and empty ones to play in. We have a great picture of my brother David at about age 4 asleep in the cardboard box he had been playing in. Maybe we can talk him into posting it on his blog (nudge nudge).

Today we talk about thinking outside the box. I was most imaginative in my play when I was inside the box. Maybe we need to start making cubicles out of cardboard?

I just got my email letting me know the latest electronic edition of Wineskins was out. Scan the table of contents, I saw the book review was by Ken Haynes. Ken is an old friend of mine. Our paths have diverted for now but we lived and worshipped together in Opelika, Auburn and Birmingham. Ken is extremely bright and well read. I am glad to see his insights being shared with the rest of us.

Chronicles of Narnia

There has been alot of discussion about the Chronicles of Narnia in blog land the last few days. Mike Cope has been asking people to share their memories, David U shared his memories on his blog and how his set he got in 1965 is one of his treasured possessions of this earth. The set my Uncle Ron gave me and my brother Chuck back in the mid 80's is starting to show it's age.

I would like to ask a few of you out there a few questions: Post a comment and share the following:

Favorite Book (If you wish you may list them in the order of your preference):
Favorite Character(s)(feel free to share why):
Favorite Quote/Scene:

My answers are:

Book - A Horse & His Boy, and Voyage of the Dawn Treader (which is the book showing the most use of the set)
Character - Reepicheep - so much courage, passion and honor. Always wanted to do what was right. Stuggled with his tongue and his pride. I could identify with those parts.
Quote/Scene - Something Mrs. Beaver says in LWW to the effect of "Aslan isn't safe, but he is Good.", Second is the scene where Eustace has his dragon skin scraped off by Aslan.