The Fish

Well, we have had a few of you ask about new fish. We bought some new fish and de-chlorinated the water. Everything worked out beautifully. Unfortunately, we have since lost both fish. One of them lasted 4 days and the other lasted 6. We have no idea what’s going on, but have decided to take a hiatus from raising fish. The kids have asked for a dog and I really don't think we have a good enough track record.

The Worst Family Home Evening Ever

Just before the holidays, Joshua asked if we could get some fish for Landon. Jeff told him we would get them after Christmas since we were going to be gone for a few weeks. We decided that FHE this week would be buying some fish and stopping for some ice cream. We purchased some fish, had some ice cream next to the pet store and headed home with the new tank to get them set up. After arriving home, we set up the tank and prepared the fish for the transfer from their travel bag to the tank. We did the transfer and headed upstairs for showers. The kids got ready for bed and we said family prayers. Joshua wanted to head downstairs to say good night to the fish, but Jeff said no and sent him to bed. Jeff, Johnathan, Landon and I came back downstairs to hang out before bedtime for Johnathan and Landon. We wanted to post what we saw as we came down the stairs.

Yes, the fish were dead. The time from which we put them in the tank till we came back down after showers was about 40 minutes. I could not believe it. We killed 2 fish in about 40 minutes. Joshua is our sensitive one. I started to stress about what we would tell him in the morning. Johnathan, who has become a very funny kid, said I know what to tell him. He said, "Joshua, the fish decided to sleep in today." It was so funny but sad for our goldfish. We realized that we did not de-clorinate the water which is why they died. The kids are lucky we have not hurt them over the years.

Christmas 2008

I know its late but I wanted to post a few pictures from our Christmas Holiday. We spent Christmas at home in Texas until about 7:45 am, at which time the kids and I left for the airport to go to North Carolina. Jeff had to stay home until the following Tuesday because he was on-call. The plane ride with the Landonado was not fun. There was this lady on my flight that had enough guts to say to me..."Maybe next time you will think twice about flying by yourself." Landon was not loud, he just wanted to get down and walk the isle and I constantly had to fight him to stay in my lap. A little odd for Christmas Day. As I rushed from one flight to another, I decided to quickly grab a few lunchables for the kids and a sub for myself at a counter on the way to the next flight, which had already finished boarding. I allowed the kids to start eating once the plane was in the air and they were anxiously waiting for a drink as the drink cart came down the isle. Not only were they offering drinks, they were offering sub sandwiches for FREE. What airline does that? I was so mad. I spent $18 at the little counter for 2 lunchables without drinks as well as a turkey sandwich. What a rip off!! We had a great time in North Carolina with my father, my mother and step-father, my sisters and their families. I sure was glad though that Jeff traveled home with me.

Christmas in Texas.

Our Christmas Tree



The Boys



Landon on his new bike



I know the picture is blurry but it was a rare occasion.



Dad and Landon


Christmas in North Carolina



The tree's always so much better at home



Joshua with Grandpa Fish



The boys got Air Soft guns from Grandpa Tools



Landon with his aunt Michelle