If I had a dollar...

If I had a dollar for every funny thing Jack said, I would probably have at least a thousand dollars by now. The one thing we probably hear the most from other parents, usually with teenage or grown children, is they wished they had written down all the funny things their children said or did. This post will be updated frequently with funny thoughts or phrases by Jack Tyner.

3. Angie: What did you do at church tonight?

Jack: We jumped on the jumpy things and then played the quiet game?

Angie: Oh really? Who won?

Jack: I don't remember, but it sure wasn't me.

June 25, 2008

2. Jack: Paco rhymes with taco.

Angie: That's right!

Jack: ...which rhymes with quesadilla.

June 24, 2008

1. Jack screaming: Mommy, come change the channel. This big purple dinosaur (Barney) really freaks me out!!!

June 5, 2008

Proud Parents

So, since it has been quite some time since Jon has posted anything on his blog, I figured I would take over temporarily. My posts will always be short and usually with a picture...hints my short attention span and visual learning.

Jack, as many of you know, was recently the ringbearer in Ryan and Lindsey Wingo's wedding. He wasn't too sure about it, especially dressing up. He was just not up for wearing a bear costume. Once we explained the "ringbear" was actually the "ringbearer" who wore a tux and shiny shoes, he was in. Not to mention the trip to Build-a-Bear he could earn for completing the task of walking up the aisle, sitting quietly through the wedding, and walking back out.

Well, he did it. He was the most adorable little 4-year-old in a tux with shiny shoes at that wedding. As soon as he saw himself on the "big TV's" in the worship center, he turned on his charm. Luckily, the cameras stayed on Jack and the sweet little flowergirl he was escorting, and not on the two goobs sitting in the front row smiling ear to ear as our little boy did exactly as we asked him to do.

Snow Day

We had our first real East Tennessee snow this week! It was short-lived but we had some fun. I'll be honest though, I'm ready for some warmer weather. I think we're going to be getting a very welcomed warm-up this weekend. Hallelujah!
Notice the "power T" on Jack's hat...

Lucy chasing Jack down the hill...

Batman...

Ice, Ice Baby

I'm stuck at home this morning due to some unexpected ice on the roads. EVERYTHING is shut down (maybe not everything, but it sure seems like it). As luck would have it we got home last night from dinner out with friends and noticed our heat wasn't keeping up with the thermostat. I crawled around under the house like I knew what I was looking for until I realized what an idiot I am about heating and air units. I finally gave up and we resolved to be cold. Angie and I filled up the air mattress (that we borrowed forever ago from our friends Shay and Shanle) and we all (Jack included) slept on it in front of the fireplace. Turns out our house is pretty well insulated... don't get me wrong, it's still cold but it could be a lot worse. I called our builder first thing this morning. He knows how to fix it but can't get over here yet because of the ice. AGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! We're making a memory - I guess.

I have a really busy few weeks coming up. Pray for my health and for the joy of the Lord to be my strength. I have several really great ministry opportunities and I don't want to just be on auto-pilot, I really desire to be filled with the power of the Spirit to glorify Jesus. I'll be away from Angie and Jackson a lot more than usual too so pray for them also.

Here's my favorite picture of Jackson from Christmas this year:

He was helping me hang up pictures.

Stay warm and have a great week enjoying Jesus!

Time Flies When You're Having Fun

I've always heard that the older you get the faster time goes by, but it's really true. This year has gone by so fast. Also, I guess this year has been one of the most transitional years of my life. I made a big move across the state, took a new job, bought and sold a house, lived in a rental house for 4 months, and started a blog - whew! It's been a great year! Time flies when you're having fun!!
Ok, a lot of people have been asking about the Living Christmas Tree so for the 3 of you who read my blog let me give the official report. There were 5 performances at the Thompson-Boling Arena. The estimated attendance was 60,000 (however, we are currently in the midst of a recount). A total of 692 people came forward to make a decision for Christ - 507 of those were for salvation. Praise the Lord! The show went well. It was a major learning experience for me. Doing a show in an arena like that is a lot different from anything I'd done before. I was amazed by the people in our church that came out to help. It takes an army to pull something like that off. All in all I was really happy with it - and Jackson thought it was awesome (he's not always the easiest to please)! I'm looking forward to 2008 when I'll be involved from the start. Can't wait to see what we can come up with!
Have a merry Christmas! It's all about HIM!