Okay, I lied. Two posts ago, I said Brett Favre is retiring. Brett Favre is (sigh. . .) coming back. I was really convinced he was retiring. I got my hopes up and everything. . .
How much longer can this possibly go on? It's ridiculous.
Just another chapter in the Brett Favre Circus. . .
Friday, August 13, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Welcome, Roxie!
No, my mom did not have another baby. We bought a dog!
It's our very first dog, and we've been waiting for a very long time.
Roxie is 1 year old. She's an Australian Shepherd/Spaniel mix. She's a medium-sized dog, and she won't get any bigger. She's the perfect size for our family. She's a very pretty, unique dog. She's very active and playful, and loves playing fetch. Plus, she's already house trained.
We'd seen Roxie once before at the shelter, but it came as a complete surprise when my parents came home with Roxie! We're all very excited! (Pictures coming soon)
It's our very first dog, and we've been waiting for a very long time.
Roxie is 1 year old. She's an Australian Shepherd/Spaniel mix. She's a medium-sized dog, and she won't get any bigger. She's the perfect size for our family. She's a very pretty, unique dog. She's very active and playful, and loves playing fetch. Plus, she's already house trained.
We'd seen Roxie once before at the shelter, but it came as a complete surprise when my parents came home with Roxie! We're all very excited! (Pictures coming soon)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Brett Favre Finally Retires
Yes, I know this is pretty much old news by now, but I wanted to wait a while just to make sure Benedict Favre didn't change his mind again. Just kidding, but it wouldn't be very surprising if he does decide to come back and play another year with the Vikings. He's been annoyingly changing his mind since 2006, much to my disgust and dismay.
Realistically, I'm fairly sure he's made up his mind. He's finally retiring for good, instead of keeping the football world guessing. The reason? Brett Favre only knows.
Do I forgive him? Can I find it in my heart to show this traitor mercy? Well, I don't forgive him entirely (he has committed unspeakable acts of treachery), but I do think he is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever take a snap. It is obvious that he loves playing football. He played because it's fun, not for the money, not for the fame. He played for the love of the game.
I definitely respect him as a quarterback (he's much better at making quick decisions on the football field than in real life). He had his great moments and his bad, just like any other NFL player. Sadly, I never got to see him win a Super Bowl for the Packers (he won his only Super Bowl a year before I was born). However, I did get to see some pretty amazing performances from him.
He will be remembered. Not always as Brett the Viking. Maybe I can look past his stains and blemishes. No, for me, he'll be remembered as good ol' Cousin Brett.
Realistically, I'm fairly sure he's made up his mind. He's finally retiring for good, instead of keeping the football world guessing. The reason? Brett Favre only knows.
Do I forgive him? Can I find it in my heart to show this traitor mercy? Well, I don't forgive him entirely (he has committed unspeakable acts of treachery), but I do think he is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever take a snap. It is obvious that he loves playing football. He played because it's fun, not for the money, not for the fame. He played for the love of the game.
I definitely respect him as a quarterback (he's much better at making quick decisions on the football field than in real life). He had his great moments and his bad, just like any other NFL player. Sadly, I never got to see him win a Super Bowl for the Packers (he won his only Super Bowl a year before I was born). However, I did get to see some pretty amazing performances from him.
He will be remembered. Not always as Brett the Viking. Maybe I can look past his stains and blemishes. No, for me, he'll be remembered as good ol' Cousin Brett.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
"Hot Dogs On The Grill"
If anyone was wondering, here are the lyrics to the aforementioned song the cousins wrote to the tune of "California Girls":
Verse 1: I know a place where the water's hypothermic. (Oh oh)
Swimming in the lake, where the splashes make you shiver. (Oh oh)
You can travel the world, but nothing comes close to Duchess Island.
Once you cocktail with us, you'll be falling in love. (Oh)
Refrain: Hot dogs on the grill, they're unforgettable
Hamburgers with ketchup on top.
Sunkist pop so gross, will give you cavities. (Oh)
Tasty sizzlers, they're undeniable
Pops in the cooler, we've got it unlocked.
Island represent, now do a loon call (Ooh)
Verse 2: Fishing off a dock, using slimy, squirmy leeches. (Oh)
Watching chimney logs, now we're tanning on the beaches. (Oh)
You can travel the world, but nothing compares to Duchess Island.
Once you cocktail with us, you'll be falling in love. (Oh oh)
Refrain
Rap: Intense games of capture the flag, I gotta free the guy that just got tagged. Ow, ow, stubbed my toe, on a root, but all I know is there's the flag, it's over there, I get behind a tree so they can't see me. Oh, no, they've got our flag, they've crossed the line. Dang! The game is over, but I'm like "Sweet!" 'cause now it's time for -
Refrain
The song is surprisingly good, if I don't say so myself. I don't mean to brag, but I wrote the rap. Hope you enjoy!
Verse 1: I know a place where the water's hypothermic. (Oh oh)
Swimming in the lake, where the splashes make you shiver. (Oh oh)
You can travel the world, but nothing comes close to Duchess Island.
Once you cocktail with us, you'll be falling in love. (Oh)
Refrain: Hot dogs on the grill, they're unforgettable
Hamburgers with ketchup on top.
Sunkist pop so gross, will give you cavities. (Oh)
Tasty sizzlers, they're undeniable
Pops in the cooler, we've got it unlocked.
Island represent, now do a loon call (Ooh)
Verse 2: Fishing off a dock, using slimy, squirmy leeches. (Oh)
Watching chimney logs, now we're tanning on the beaches. (Oh)
You can travel the world, but nothing compares to Duchess Island.
Once you cocktail with us, you'll be falling in love. (Oh oh)
Refrain
Rap: Intense games of capture the flag, I gotta free the guy that just got tagged. Ow, ow, stubbed my toe, on a root, but all I know is there's the flag, it's over there, I get behind a tree so they can't see me. Oh, no, they've got our flag, they've crossed the line. Dang! The game is over, but I'm like "Sweet!" 'cause now it's time for -
Refrain
The song is surprisingly good, if I don't say so myself. I don't mean to brag, but I wrote the rap. Hope you enjoy!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Island 2010
As always, this year's Island trip was too great for words. Once again, I'll simply make a list of significant occurrences.
1. Our friends from Minnesota visited on Saturday and Sunday, after all our family had left. We had a great time fishing, and we caught quite a few decent small mouth. It was a 6-hour drive for them, but they stayed for less than 24 hours! Even so, we had a really fun time with them.
2. My dad's cousin Tommy was on the Island for a few days, and he brought his dogs Buster and Buddy. For the first time, there were 4 dogs on the Island at once! (Buster, Buddy, Ginger, and Sasha)
3. David and Rachel both passed their swim tests! I believe David is the youngest person to ever pass a swim test.
4. I beat my cousin Mike in ping-pong!
5. My Uncle Jody dumped me - fully clothed - unceremoniously into the lake! I do not recommend swimming in clothes. Not if you can avoid it, that is.
6. Uncle Dan, Danny, and Mike re-shingled the rec. house roof. The cousins were appointed the unenjoyable task of cleaning up the old shingles and nails.
7. We wrote a song about the Island to the tune of "California Girls" by Katy Perry. It's actually really good.
Here are some pictures. Enjoy!
1. Our friends from Minnesota visited on Saturday and Sunday, after all our family had left. We had a great time fishing, and we caught quite a few decent small mouth. It was a 6-hour drive for them, but they stayed for less than 24 hours! Even so, we had a really fun time with them.
2. My dad's cousin Tommy was on the Island for a few days, and he brought his dogs Buster and Buddy. For the first time, there were 4 dogs on the Island at once! (Buster, Buddy, Ginger, and Sasha)
3. David and Rachel both passed their swim tests! I believe David is the youngest person to ever pass a swim test.
4. I beat my cousin Mike in ping-pong!
5. My Uncle Jody dumped me - fully clothed - unceremoniously into the lake! I do not recommend swimming in clothes. Not if you can avoid it, that is.
6. Uncle Dan, Danny, and Mike re-shingled the rec. house roof. The cousins were appointed the unenjoyable task of cleaning up the old shingles and nails.
7. We wrote a song about the Island to the tune of "California Girls" by Katy Perry. It's actually really good.
Here are some pictures. Enjoy!
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