The Eclectic Company: The Boy and His Daddy

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Monday, May 28, 2012

The Boy and His Daddy

The boy and his daddy - - - daddy ever teaching, modeling - - - boy ever learning, copying.

And on Memorial Day, what could be more American than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and daddies teaching sons the rudiments of the game?

Now, please excuse me while I wax a little emotional.

For you see, this isn't just ANY little boy and his daddy. No, this is our grandson and his daddy.

And believe you me, in this world today where so many little boys either don't know who their daddy is, or are afraid of the one they have, we feel grateful and blessed beyond words that our grandson has a daddy well worth his salt.

And little sister Piper is thankful for her family too!

Photo Credit: All of the photos in this post were taken by our daughter, Keri, who also created the mosaics.

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15 comments:

Debby@Just Breathe said...: Oh Keetha, the pictures are so sweet.; May 28, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Keri said...: Jason is a GIFT!!! A gift I didn't earn or deserve...the desire of my heart, a second chance, redemption. I thank God for him every single day and I'm so glad you see how awesome he is, too! :); May 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Tami said...: I love pictures of daddy's and their boys. It reminds me of my sons and their daddy. I have baseball pictures too. That was before digital and I'd have to dig them out of a box. LOL
Your pictures are priceless!; May 28, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...: These are great mosaics. Is that Piper with the wide blue eyes? That expression is priceless.

Glad you had such a memorable Memorial Day, Keetha.

xoRobyn; May 28, 2012 at 7:54 PM
Alyx said...: I think this is wonderful - it's so great to see families that are so close with each other!; May 28, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Anonymous said...: LOVE these...I think they're lucky little kids!; May 28, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Very sweet photos and yes, much to be thankful for. Thanks for the good wishes on the hole in the ceiling!!!; May 28, 2012 at 9:01 PM
LV said...: You are right. Most daddy's today have no time for the children or abuse them. The papers are full of such things everyday. You have every right to be proud of your family and what they represent. I have not been visiting much lately. When I leave a comment, I "x" it out and move on. When I turn off the computer and turn it back on, every comment that I have left is stacked on the screen. Do not understand why that is happening. I use Firefox and might be them. It is too frustrating for this old lady.; May 29, 2012 at 9:58 AM
nancygrayce said...: I would be waxing emotional too! What a blessing to have a daddy like that! My own grandchildren's daddy (my son) has not been there for them at all and they miss that.; May 29, 2012 at 12:44 PM
podso said...: Such a great post! And you are a proud mama/grandma as you should be! And grateful.; May 29, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Fantasy Gridiron said...: Thank you for this post Mom. I feel so blessed to have such a great family. It's a lot of fun to see Mack's progression from last year(just look at his face).

I've also blessed with a job that I love. I see so many kids and their broken families, many seem left to raise themselves in a sense.

Thanks to my awesome wife for the comments left, love you!; May 30, 2012 at 12:41 AM
Unknown said...: Major Keepers! The boys and the photos.; May 31, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Lynn said...: Oh, those Piper Eyes! You have a great family.
My mother told me all through my twenties that I would be sorry for spending so many hours at the beach. "By the time you're 40 you'll look like a baseball mitt!"

Me. "Yeah, but I'll be 40, so who will care."
Ah youth.; May 31, 2012 at 5:46 PM
tinajo said...: That is great and I love these sweet pics! :-); June 1, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Vidya Sury said...: Sweet! :-) So much love in those pictures!; June 3, 2012 at 11:31 AM