Friday, October 31, 2003
Sam Sings!
Jonah as the Cat in the Hat
Jonah as the Cat in the Hat
Thursday, October 30, 2003
HALLOWEEN 2003!!!!!
This is the rocket and the pirate. Scary, huh?
This is the rocket and the pirate. Scary, huh?
SAM RIDES A BIKE!!
HUNTSVILLE, AL - Sam Smythe, 4, of Huntsville, Alabama rode his bike successfully today for the first time without training wheels. Today's event follows in the rich traditions of his brother Jonah, who in early 2002 stunned family members with a new found bicycling talent thereby sparking the biking dynasty the family has since become. Sam took to the pedals a full 3 months earlier than his brother and completed his first event, the round the block Tour de English Village without incident.
"Jonah, me and Jonah, we were speeding, uh-huh, and Mommy, Mommy couldn't catch up!" Sam gushed. He further went on to say, "I believe that bikeriding will give me greater mobility around the neighborhood - allowing me to shake the boundaries currently set in place by Mom and Dad."
The incident came about at the urging of Jonah - by now an accomplished cyclist with 2 years experience. Asked for a comment on why he goaded his younger brother into committing to a bicycle lesson today Jonah offered, " 'Cause I wanted to see him. I wanted to see if he could do better at it."
Sam's mother, Wendy Smythe, 29, the ravishing former rifle troup member of the Foley High School Marching Lions, "The Mighty band from Lion Land", again provided support in the endeavor completing the Tour de English village on foot at a record setting pace. Jonah's father Dan, 38, was at work at the time, still smarting over the Twins demise in the AL playoff race and unavailable for comment.
An earlier attempt at bike riding was marred by a disastrous mishap. Newton's Velocipedal Law states that "a narrow based object, at rest, will fall". Sam, unfortunately, was uninformed of this "you gotta pedal" rule and suffered a fall that involved scrapes and contusions. Putting aside fears of further bloodshed, Sam today showed his courageous side and passed this important milestone with speed and a smile.
HUNTSVILLE, AL - Sam Smythe, 4, of Huntsville, Alabama rode his bike successfully today for the first time without training wheels. Today's event follows in the rich traditions of his brother Jonah, who in early 2002 stunned family members with a new found bicycling talent thereby sparking the biking dynasty the family has since become. Sam took to the pedals a full 3 months earlier than his brother and completed his first event, the round the block Tour de English Village without incident. "Jonah, me and Jonah, we were speeding, uh-huh, and Mommy, Mommy couldn't catch up!" Sam gushed. He further went on to say, "I believe that bikeriding will give me greater mobility around the neighborhood - allowing me to shake the boundaries currently set in place by Mom and Dad."
The incident came about at the urging of Jonah - by now an accomplished cyclist with 2 years experience. Asked for a comment on why he goaded his younger brother into committing to a bicycle lesson today Jonah offered, " 'Cause I wanted to see him. I wanted to see if he could do better at it."
Sam's mother, Wendy Smythe, 29, the ravishing former rifle troup member of the Foley High School Marching Lions, "The Mighty band from Lion Land", again provided support in the endeavor completing the Tour de English village on foot at a record setting pace. Jonah's father Dan, 38, was at work at the time, still smarting over the Twins demise in the AL playoff race and unavailable for comment.
An earlier attempt at bike riding was marred by a disastrous mishap. Newton's Velocipedal Law states that "a narrow based object, at rest, will fall". Sam, unfortunately, was uninformed of this "you gotta pedal" rule and suffered a fall that involved scrapes and contusions. Putting aside fears of further bloodshed, Sam today showed his courageous side and passed this important milestone with speed and a smile.
Note received after the Owl Incident:
Dear Muggle,
I understand from some un named sources that a diminutive owl recently tried to deliver a letter to your eldest son from our university, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy.
Upon trying to serve your son with his letter of invitation you took it upon yourself to hit the owl with a large wooden object (I think you muggles call it a door) and then imprison our messenger inside a magical box.
In the future please treat our messengers with some greater respect. Another owl will be sent with information on what books will be needed for your son's first year at Hogwarts. I personally recommend a wand that is not held together by tape and a sturdy iron cauldron.
Signed
Ron Weasley
Head Boy Griffindor
for Albus Dumbledoor (Greg Broussard)
Dear Muggle,
I understand from some un named sources that a diminutive owl recently tried to deliver a letter to your eldest son from our university, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy.
Upon trying to serve your son with his letter of invitation you took it upon yourself to hit the owl with a large wooden object (I think you muggles call it a door) and then imprison our messenger inside a magical box.
In the future please treat our messengers with some greater respect. Another owl will be sent with information on what books will be needed for your son's first year at Hogwarts. I personally recommend a wand that is not held together by tape and a sturdy iron cauldron.
Signed
Ron Weasley
Head Boy Griffindor
for Albus Dumbledoor (Greg Broussard)
The Owl Incident
So I am watching TV last night (10.6.03) and I hear a sound like someone threw something at my front door. A little bit freaky.
I looked out and didn't see anything or anyone and the pumpkins were still intact. I turned the lights on and looked down and saw this little man totally stunned sitting on the stoop with a droopy head and an outstretched wing.
I woke Wendy up to see what she thought we should do. We got a box so we could transport and protect if necessary. He was moving a little and we thought he might just be stunned. Then Thomas the cat showed up and we were afraid that he might be thinking about dinner. While Wendy shooed away Thomas I got little owlman in the box. He would not let go of the glove! Then, while I was getting ready to turn the flash on to take more pictures, he flew up out of the box and away around the back of the house.
So I am watching TV last night (10.6.03) and I hear a sound like someone threw something at my front door. A little bit freaky. I looked out and didn't see anything or anyone and the pumpkins were still intact. I turned the lights on and looked down and saw this little man totally stunned sitting on the stoop with a droopy head and an outstretched wing.
I woke Wendy up to see what she thought we should do. We got a box so we could transport and protect if necessary. He was moving a little and we thought he might just be stunned. Then Thomas the cat showed up and we were afraid that he might be thinking about dinner. While Wendy shooed away Thomas I got little owlman in the box. He would not let go of the glove! Then, while I was getting ready to turn the flash on to take more pictures, he flew up out of the box and away around the back of the house.
