The Sparrows' Nest
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Monday, May 30, 2005
Star Wars: The Circle is now complete.....
Revenge of the Sith came out on May 19th and ended for me a journey that began 28 years ago... A lot of emotions came with this end of an era....this email that i wrote 2 Kelli and the kids the morning after sums it all up.....
I just wanted 2 thank u 4 riding on this Star Wars journey with me...I felt many things yesterday as we got ready and enjoyed "Revenge of the Sith".....
I thought of Kelli and how when she met me and how thanks 2 her brother Bobby didn't "Hate" Star Wars and over the years put up with and learned 2 love these movies as much as i do. How u put up and embraced the idea of Luke as a sons name and Amidala as a daughter's name. how she bought happy meals, went 2 Midnight Toy Sales and helped make Star Wars a part of our lives..Without U, it wouldn't have been sooooo special 2 all of us...cause if Momma aint happy, aint nobody happy...Thanx 4 loving Star Wars ... U are truely my Queen..
I thought of Jalen, 6 months old watching the original trilogy in front of the TV..the picture of Jar-Jar and Darth Maul u made me..the "Jedi Training" at MGM .the many talks, days playing with figures and enjoying these movies with u...we have enjoyed this journey 2gether .U were my 1st apprentice...
I thought of Luke, the first Star Wars name I got 2 use, the singing "Darth Vaders Theme" 2 u, 2 get u 2 stop crying, the fact that Darth Vader has ALWAYS been ur favorite and yes the many light saber battles, talks and days playing with legos and figures. I have always feared u turning 2 the dark side, but u 2 have been a great apprentice....
and then there is my Amidala....how wonderful it is 2 have u named that....I remember buying EVERYTHING with Amidala on it after Episode I came out....I remember how cute u were as Padme when we went 2 Episode II and putting up Amidala posters in ur room and now i look forward 2 training u in the ways of the force
I thought about my little darkside, Parker....how I will be able 2 tell u someday when ur older how u wanted a Star Wars Birthday when u were 3..how u loved...Darth Maul, Darth Vader and Qui Gon and how u r fitting into the family very nicely..."I will watch ur career with great interest"..the Darkside is strong with u...beware
all and all, I can't thank u enough .....there r tears in my eyes as i write this....tears of joy because Star Wars would NEVER mean as much 2 me if it wasn't 4 all of u.....
I LOVE U all Sooooooo much....thanks.....
John (Dad)
"May the Force be with you"
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Eric... world's best cousin
Just wanting to one-up my cousin by giving him space here in the Sparrow's Nest. Eric and I had lots of fun adventures together when we were younger. From helping to secretly replace a broken lock to teasing each other mercilessly to the present day, I have always really enjoyed his company. Living with him and his family for a month when I was 16 really cemented my affection for him and I wish him and his bride-to-be all the best when they are married in June. Marital advice for Eric... don't ever smile, I hear it causes babies!
Monday, January 31, 2005
"Your Dad has a Baldspot!!!"
On Saturday, Luke and I were on the way to a cub scout event. We had about a twenty minute drive and we chatted about a variety of subjects. This is one of the conversations..
Luke: Dad, remember when we were calling that part of your head with no hair a "bald spot"?
Dad: yes
Luke: that was funny!
Dad: you think so, eh? well, that's what it is... a bald spot
Luke: no it isn't
Dad: yes, it is.. when you lose your hair on the top of your head like me, it's a bald spot
Luke: no it isn't, cause there is hair there
Dad: yes, but it's thinning and that's what people call it, "a bald spot"
Luke: no it isn't
Dad: Luke, your Dad has a bald spot
Luke: no you don't
Dad: yes I do
Luke: but there is hair there
Dad: next subject
Friday, January 28, 2005
Charades
In a effort to get away from electronic entertainment (TV, video games, etc ) we thought it would be fun to play a good old fashioned game of Charades. We had a really great time. It was Kelli and Jalen vs. John, Luke and Morgan with Kell and Jay teaching us a lesson. Subjects? Movies and Characters ( Spiderman, Daredevil, Bug's Life, Beauty and the Beast, Greedo, Like Mike and the Incredibles) Take the time to turn off your TV and enjoy your family!!
God Bless You
The Birth of a Blog!!!
When you have 4 kids, 1 dog, 1 cat, 1 snake, and 4 gerbils a lot of funny stuff happens. Sometimes too many funny things to remember. So, hopefully as this blog grows you will enjoy it as much as we will enjoy making it...