Extra-Okay Adventure Series

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I just LOVE this little boy!!

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Here Aubrey is discovering a a new feminine color purple!
Rob thinks that this idea of Christmas does have its perks.
Isaac is thinking of a way to really put this to good use.

Here is us in Idaho Christmas morning, after Blake's baby blessing.

Baby boy, sitting. Pastel on canvas. circa 2011

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Here, it is believed, the artist sought to express the subtleties of the color brown. Brown couch, floor, pajamas, hair, eyes. From the age of the child, we can surmise that the artist was still in the grips of an economic recession, made worse by the generally unreliable nature of the subject's father.

In singleness of palette, however, we can note the delicate nuances of the subject's charm. The face seems to say, "Pay attention to me" and "I'm good for a smooch"

Here we have a slight variation of the same theme. The face seems to convey a feeling that the subject wishes to be picked up. There is a hopeful self confidence in the countenance that bespeaks of a steady pattern in obedience to his wishes.

As a final expression in this series, we see the the artist focusing more on the face of the subject, which seems to evoke a sense in the viewer, that if he is not picked up soon, he will certainly throw a tantrum, and possibly vomit on the leather couch. A stirring conclusion to a powerful series.

The difference between what is and what should be...

2011-11-12T08:06:00.000-08:00

I will narrate this photo shooting operation. "Look at the camera baby girl, hold his head up, don't drop his head, don't drop his head, don't drop his head, look at the camera baby girl. Oh well..."

"Look at the camera baby girl, Rob don't bug anyone, Pup get your hand out of your mouth, Rob, don't drop the baby. Quick everybody look at me the baby's gonna cry. Oh well..."

"Baby girl get your finger out of your nose, Pup look at the camera, Rob, do I even have to say it? Quick everyone look at me, the baby's going to cry, Aubrey don't pull up your skirt and stop crying! Oh well..."

Sigh, life is what "it is". I'm sure what "it should be" would get dull quickly, but, I'd like to try it, just once, to be sure.

Twenty-four months since the whole world got better.

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Here's few shots of the birthday Princess. She is very serious about becoming a big girl. I will have to dutifully save to be able to get her a Porsche in 14 years. But for now a doll and some stickers were great.

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The reason for this outburst is grave indeed. Having finished her toast and jam, our protagonist is outraged that her father will not allow her to eat the wax paper that encases the bottom of a peanut butter cup.

Lest the viewer should view the previous message and doubt the gravity of the situation, see here further evidence of the mortal suffering that took place. See the genuine tears; note the naked peanut butter cup, bereft of its delicious brown wax paper. The human soul can bear only so much suffering. We nearly lost her this time.

Worry not, there was a happy ending. The smell of chocolate and peanut butter overcame her righteous indignation. Turns out her treat was still edible, without the paper. Don't things look brighter?

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This little girl has fallen asleep in her chicken curry. It should be noted that first she ate all the chicken, leaving the vegetables.

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Blake Being Cool

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Fresh from the Orient

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These kids just got a visit from their uncle Moly who had recently spent some time in China. They are arrayed in some finery from this trip.

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more fun from West Valley

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Here he is, not wishing to be photographed any more.

More shots of the baby

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Here you see various shots of this baby's most dedicated attendant. This little girl cannot keep her eyes off her new baby. She's very serious about making sure all goes well with his care. She also instructs anyone who is in earshot to be nice to the baby.

Now we have the internet, and a baby

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I look terrible here because I haven't slept since 2002. My appearance is upsetting the baby. Trust me though, this baby's mom looks terrific.

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more fun

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I had a moment so I thought I would update just a few items. Here is a belated look at the chaos that swirls around us.

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Daddy enjoying his baby girl!

I love this picture of our boys!!!

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This is our baby angel, Aubrey in her Easter dress. I'm a sucker for baby girl dresses that are feminine and princess-e-. A girls got to be a girl right?

uh huh!

Here is Aubrey posing with her debut look...the double sprout!! Don't ya love it!

Here is Rob saying "Don't worry ladies I'm a doctor"

Daddy enjoying his baby girl!

Issac doing what it is that he does

general rascaliness and looking good doing it!

This one is just for fun

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Aubrey Caleeann Law 7lb 8oz 19 in. and absolutely perfect!

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Isaac discovers a new partner in crime!

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Isn't she Pretty in Pink!

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I just love this picture of Isaac!

This was before the romance left our life, now we just stay together for the children's sake! Can you tell by Nate's face? One could just blame it on the sun, but we'll just stick with the truth.

Don't you just love this kid's hair. People ask me if I do his hair to make it look like this.

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I guess Idaho does have some "beauty" to it. This is a place called Swan Falls. There are some parts where the canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon. These pics were taken by my bro when he came to visit us back in Nov. He came with me and the kids to Phoenix to visit our family.

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Rob puckers!

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old shot of Isaac doing what it is that he does : )

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Rob showing his pirating skills @ Halloween

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This is the boys enjoying Grandma's B-day gift!

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Eden and Isaac having a bonding moment : )

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Eden enjoying a bath in Grandma's sink

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Isaac doesn't get his way

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Grandma's "helpers" : )

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MK Nature Center Pics

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rad hair do : )

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Rob thinks that dinosaurs are good to have in the water.

I think that the look on Isaac's face is so funny? don' t you?

2008-07-09T10:40:00.000-07:00

Rob splashing water on himself, and pulling a funny face!

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Isaac

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Isaac is having a proud moment to himself becuz he climbed up the chair without any assistance.

Isaac being generally cute : )

2008-06-28T16:37:00.000-07:00

Isaac's turn to be a cowboy.

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He thinks that riding the range is serious business.

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Rob is being taken around with his new friend Forrest.

Here is Robbie becoming a cowboy.

2008-06-28T16:25:00.000-07:00

Although he has become a cowboy. He sometimes still likes to wear his Boston Red Sox hat.

Isaac is Rob's taxi driver.

2008-06-25T10:24:00.000-07:00

Rob doesn't seem to mind using Isaac as a means go get around.

messy eater

2008-06-25T10:09:00.000-07:00

Isaac was having fun with eating spaghetti : ).

boys are having fun

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Rob waiting for his monthly feeding!

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Rob is being a wierdo here!

Ras learns to BLOG

2008-06-25T09:51:00.001-07:00

Boys with Matching Hairdos

2007-12-17T10:09:00.001-08:00

Hair that sticks up is certainly a harbinger of good fortune and personal success. Hence, these children are paraded in public with such scandalous hairstyles. Actually, these children's mother (saucy lady, center) finds sinister pleasure in running her children around the neighborhood looking like feral cats. It is an irony, given that she is allergic to cats and openly hostile to them in general.

2007-12-14T14:04:00.001-08:00

Isaac makes male pattern baldness look very appealing. However, he wonders why the evil eye of the camera lens is pointed at him. The poor kid has missed plenty of meals and it is showing in his hollow cheeks. Mom's head is cut off in this picture so as not to show the strain in her face as she attempts to steady this baby's weight for the photo opportunity. Next week, after he's grown bigger than his father, he will punch me for that wry bit of wit.

Pine Cone Delight

2007-12-14T11:18:00.000-08:00

Pine cones are truly one one of natures wonders. They encompass all that can hold the fascination of a boy. How can one thing be sticky, scratchy, dirty, plentiful, and sized-for-throwing all in one convenient package? I ask anyone, of average or better intelligence, to dare doubt the veracity of intelligent design in the universe. Indeed, such a miracle, as the pine cone, cannot be the result of common coincidence.

Furthermore, the lady is a hottie!!

Caught in a net

2007-12-14T06:48:00.001-08:00

This is what can happen when children are not taught about traps and snares. I had this trap spring loaded to catch wild donkeys in the mountains to sell to salt mine companies and now I have to reset it because Rob's in it.

Random Monkey Exuberance

2007-12-13T09:09:00.000-08:00

Here is Rob. See Rob smile. Smile Smile Smile. Rob knows something that his dad doesn't know. He is a crafty devil, but I know his one weakness... candy. For candy he is willing to enter in all manner of unwholesome or disadvantageous agreements like peeing in the toilet or eating vegetables. Yes Rob, you are clever, but I am much clevererer.

Welcome to Another Great Adventure

2007-11-27T18:55:00.000-08:00

So...
My little sister has a blog and even though I don't know what B.L.O.G. means I figured it was time to join the denizens of Google-World and post stuff that one day will be used against me in my political career.

Those of you who first glimpse this humble beginning are the lucky ones. You will one day be able to boast to your children and neighbors that you read my B.L.O.G. IN THE BEGINNING!

Perhaps one of you will have the honor to tell me what B.L.O.G. means and then my friend, you will be blessed by my kindly attentions.

That was dramatic, sorry. I've been under a lot of stress. My kids keep me up at night, and I have a hangnail.