Over Indulgence: Tossing McDonald's food out while eating what's left in the car, Really?!? Lic plt. SC AGQ-812

Myrtle Beach: Scouts Day!

Having a scout day @ Myrtle Beach Ripely's Aquarium!

Doing a scavenger hunt! The kids moved around in pairs finding items like what fish puffs up. Got a lesson in shark attacks and had art time! The kids are great. Stayed in pairs with their buddies. Even Jenni pair up with another scouts sibling. Kids are growing!

2320est: It is night time. Walking around the tunnel looking for our perfect spot. Found it. Our view is of a neat school of fish. Must be 50 or so with a large iron cage. Very cool looking. This is like the coolest fish bowl view ever! Getting out sleeping bags out and ready for some much needed shut eye.

0530est: Oh boy, do we have some serious log cutters at night! I'm dumbfounded how these people get any sleep. They must sleep in different rooms then their spouse @ home. :) Kids and most everyone else is sleeping. I had to break the seal. Since we have an hour till revelry, I'll stay up and read some Romans.

0700est: Breakfast! Cheerios for Dad, Lucky Charms for Jenni, Strawberry natrigran for Austin, donuts for all!!!

Daaaattte Night!!! TGIF!!!

@ Cantina! Bring on the Orange Tijuana Taxis. Oooo la la.

Neighborhood Kids Lovin' on Krissy!

Playing @ Marvin Park

We had some fun at a new local park. It's about a few miles from us and has some neat features; barn, playground, restrooms, walking trails, and backs into a little lake. Check out our turtle find!

Happy, Double Digit Birthday Austin!!!

We took a mental health day off today to celebrate Austin's milestone, double digit birthday!

I love you son!

Rock Painting Party: Austin is 10!

Home! Time to unwind and get some lovin'! Shifter broke in driveway. 4th gear driving was tough.

Ooops. Shifter Cracked

Scavenger Hunt: lost keys

Wesley Chapel Elementary School Spring Fling

We had a blast at the Wesley Chapel Elementary School Spring Fling last night. There was so much to do!!! I think the best part was the bubble pit. And, it was free!!! I won a silent auction for an autographed hockey stick by the Charlotte Checkers for Austin. I had to bid during the last 10 seconds of the auction to pull it off. Happy Birthday, son!

Don't quit early. Be Stronger Than the Hand

It's a God's Been Good to us Friday!

Having a great time driving all the venues. It is getting crowded.

Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2012 - MBBW

Hanging with my friends!

Myrtle Beach Bike Week, Here We Come!

Glory to God for a Rockin' Morning!

Sariah put together a great breakfast for the kids.

Austin has EOG's. So we are getting him ready.

Scouts Crossing Over Ceremony

Today we celebrated the WeBLoS II scouts that are moving into the big boys club! Austin is really excited for his turn next year.

Congratulations boys!

Shopping At Home Goods

Mother's Day: God's Love @ Hand!

We are having a lovely day with Krissy. The kids have made coupons for mom to redeem; car wash, dinner, dishes, etc. they also made some great colored pencil toppers and a cool tic-tac-teo board and game pieces.

The love of God is @ hand!

Mother's Day shopping - Shaw Style!!!

Taking a break!

TGIF: Coffee! Breakfast anyone?!?

Entitlements Saga: Exempting exams something to be proud of?

In a recent discussion with a high school senior, I am told, with great enthusiasm, that they are "entitled" to skip exams because:
1. Few absences in class
2. Solid grades. Not good grades, but solid B-

I explain that the exemption is a loophole to the rule. And, that perhaps the studying and taking of the exam will help further their understanding.

Reasons given for exercising the exception:
1. Because it is a school rule.
2. I'm not going to take the exams

My questions:
1. Can this hurt your grade
A. I don't know, but not worse than I have now
2. So, you have an option to get a better grade and you're not taking advantage of that?
A. I won't so I'm not taking it. (Really?)

The rub came because I believe these to be mediocre reasons coupled with a total derailment of the understanding of entitlements. To say I was disappoint is an understatement.

When I explain my position of how they are missing an opportunity to grow and t, I meant with an emotional outburst. A diarrhea of false belief. Well, that sure is an adult response, or is that acceptable as well?

God, PLEASE bless America!

It's Raining. It's Pouring. The Old Man (me) Is Snoring!

Yea! We are getting some rain. It just start and is laying into us. Almost took a ride today. That would be a soaking mistake.

Special day: Both kids for lunch!