The High Sheriff and the Princesses

Well, you know sometimes us men has got to do what we can to protect the womenfolk around here. Sometimes there's varmints roamin' round out there. Aunt Jackie came over to spend the weekend with us while Mom and Dad went out of town this past weekend. Dad left me in charge.

Oh we feel so safe and secure!

Sibling cuteness

Little brothers are the coolest! Especially when they are still small enough to boss around.

First Day of School!

Since when did this happen? This was our conversation the other night as she was getting ready for bed.

"Daddy?"

"Yes, princess."

"Daddy, I don't want to grow up."

"Well, there are a lot of good things about growing up. You get to go to school and meet new friends. You get to drive a car and learn all sorts of neat things. Eventually, when you get old enough your mommy can't even tell you not to eat Oreo's for breakfast. That's cool, huh?"

"No, I mean if I grow up, that means you get old. Daddy, I don't want you to get old."

....Stunned silence as I contemplate my mortality in the darkness of a childs room....

I was struck by two things in this conversation.

1. My daughter is incredibly deep.

2. I cry much more easily than I let on.

No comment needed.

Well, everybody else seems to be doing something special to have their picture taken. I'm going to get in on this too.