Photo Shoot

8/9/8

Becky's cousin Chris got married today.

We also saw a bunch of celebrities. She must've been super popular because people were cheering and screaming when she walked out. They were holding up signs that read "You Rule!" and "Way to get married!".
Not really but they might as well have been.

Malibu Barbie was there along with Kevin Bacon








































Then Chris & Katie walked out. There was cheering but no signs.








Then we went to the wedding breakfast at IHOP.





After we ate we drove home to rest for a while until the reception.







and the night ended with fireworks.

Fives

Went to a little dinner thingy in the evening for Chris and Katie, his tomorrow to be wife.



We ate food and Emily and Parker pretty much spent the entire time swinging.


Kristie was there


Lindsay and Amber were there

and for those who have been wondering about Andy & Em, they were there too.


You may remember the 24th when I said "Hi" to Owen.
Well, he's still afraid of me...

even when I wanted him to give me five. Becky told me to smile big so I didn't look scary and that didn't really seem to work either.


But then... for a brief moment... Owen found the courage to touch my hand for a mere second
before turning away in total fear.

Deep fried. Why'd it have to be deep fried?

Kristy & I drove over to the Megaplex 20 to shoot photos of deep fried mushrooms, onion rings, mozzarella sticks and other deep fried goodies. They were good.

Thomas gave the food two thumbs up.

This is a special Mayan Adventure taco. The adventure is to try and find the rest of the meat.


He also brought his toys to play with...

Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?






Bonus photo
Thomas just had to go on a Grease Adventure.

Level 3 Creativity

Today I found out how creative I am from some of the top creative minds who specialize in Barney's Pixel Fun.
On a scale from 1-10 (1 meaning you have a creative mind matching that of a jar of liquid cheese) I scored a 3.
I think I scored so low because I haven't quite mastered the paint bucket yet, but I have signed up for an extensive 3 day course focusing on the paint bucket and how to master its power. After the training I hope to rise to level 4.

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cre·a·tive
adj.
Having the ability or power to create: Human beings are creative animals.
Productive; creating.
Characterized by originality and expressiveness; imaginative: creative writing.

n. One who displays productive originality: the creatives in the advertising department.

cre·a'tive·ly adv., cre'a·tiv'i·ty (-ĭ-tē), cre·a'tive·ness n.
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Kristy praised my creative skill on blurring the background of this image. "Good job John. You'll be at level 4 in no time."

I also made this which received much praise from friends today.

Blake Beard works in our HR department.

Anyway, now to stuff that really matters.
This morning Emily said, "Daddy, I pulled my tooth out!" I was surprised since not too long ago she was scared of pulling them out.

Happy Birthday Mutti

We'll be over soon. Your present is almost finished.

As soon as my project is done we'll be driving over to Mutti's house to celebrate. Maybe even update her blog. :)

Happy Birthday Mutti!

Mutti wanted a special birthday dinner so we ate dinner outside with the flies and Mr. Grouch Max.

Why won't the creepin' shrimp come off the friggin' spiess! What the... You've gotta be kidding me. Creepin' thing!

Who wants more corn?! John? Hagen? Becky?