Monday, June 25, 2007

the genes came through whole!!


There is more than one way to cut your toenails!! L. Martin apparently learned this one from his uncle!!

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

ahhh Memories!!!!

Let's do that again sometime!! We had fun!!

Luke 5 months (almost)

He's waving "Hi".

Friday, June 8, 2007

happy graduation, Hannah!!!


Today we had a little party for Hannah because she graduated 6th grade! She is officially a junior higher now!! Doesn't she look soo pretty!!! :-)

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Happy Birthday Tif!!


This is a couple of years old, but we'll just pretend it is current and we're right there with you.

Cedarville friends


Here we are visiting Cedarville on the Women's Chamber Choir Tour (May 15, 2007). From left are Ryan Futrell, Carolyn Carlson, Dad, me, Kevin and Karen Heath.

35 million work for government?

The population of this country is 300 million.

160 million are retired.
That leaves 140 million to do the work.
There are 85 million in school.
Which leaves 55 million to do the work.
Of this there are 35 million employed by the federal government.
Leaving 15 million to do the work.
2.8 million are in the armed forces preoccupied with killing Osama Bin-Laden.
Which leaves 12.2 million to do the work.
Take from that total the 10.8 million people who work for state and city governments. And that leaves 1.4 million to do the work.
At any given time there are 188,000 people in hospitals.
Leaving 1,212,000 to do the work.
Now, there are 1,211,998 people in prisons.

That leaves just two people to do the work.

You and me.

And there you are,

sitting on your rear,

at your computer, reading jokes.

Nice. Real nice

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

The Martin Family Meat Wagon Reaches D.C.



1, 2, 3, Awwww









































You're sewww prettay. . . you're always prettay




















Oh, sure, he's cute now, but. . .

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Monday, April 30, 2007

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Cheap Airline tickets

Hey everyone. I wanted to pass on some great deals on airline tickets. Airbus is a new airline and is offering $10 one-way tickets. Check it out SOON! I think many of you could benefit, but they are going FAST. Go to www.skybus.com. Hope this is helpful.

PS... You all could come to Columbus for Thanksgiving!! Any takers?? Grandmom and Grandad would love a visit too!!
Love,
Noelle

Sunday, April 22, 2007

The Clampets



Texas T, Black Gold -- well the next thing you know old mom's a millionaire, kinfolk said "Wood, move away from there ..."
They said "Californy is the place you ought to be" so they packed up Brazil and they moved to Santa Clariiii (ta - that is).

Well now its time to say good-bye to Jack and all his kin. And they would like to thank you folks fer kindly droppin in.
You’re all invited back again to this locality
To have a heapin helpin of their hospitality-Hillbilly that is. Set a spell. Take your shoes off.

Y'all come back now, y'hear?

Wednesday, April 18, 2007


Paul only laughs when others suffer, as in this picture (note the specks of blood on the basketball from bouncing off of Marty's nose). The previous picture had indeed been photoshopped and colored! Click here for the original picture.

Happy Birthday Paul, You're PURE EVIL!

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

I caught a 'true' smile from Paul!!


This is a real smile coming from Paul!!! I zoomed in while the families were having pictures taken at non-n-ber's wedding. I had to get one serious, true smile from Paul in my album.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

A Rhyme For Uncle Paul

Happy Birthday Uncle Paul
We hope we can soon see ya'll
We hope this rhyme will brighten your day
And have a very happy birthday!!

by Olivia :)

Friday, April 6, 2007

Thursday, April 5, 2007

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it .. Don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: Well, if you have a body and you have body fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you? A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!! Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me? A: Are you crazy? HELLO .... Cocoa beans ... another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure? A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle? A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Jackson - the superman!


Amber and I (not al sharpton) were going through pictures, and found these. . . Sarah, we have more - I think you borrowed my camera . . not sure if you have these or not.
Also - I think Marty and Stephen should tone down the rhetoric on the chat area . . . we're, er, you're scaring off the riff-raff (there better be two t's in those) . . .stupid non-Microsoft lack of red-underlined words program.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Happy Birthday Jim!!

From the Ohioians!!

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Happy Birthday, Stephen!



Would somebody tell me how to get the pictures on the right way!!!

-Is it correct BEFORE you upload it? (i.e. when you open the picture by itself on your computer, does it open up like this or on its side?)

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

almost 6 weeks!



Ooops! Obviously I am not as computer savvy as some of my family!!! This was taken today wearing his new outfit from the Dean family!

three amigos


The kids loved the movie "Bridge to Terabithia". Here they are exploring their own backyard "Samaria".

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Got Ice?


No? Want some of ours??

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Happy Birthday, Jon!


Ode to Jon










This picture is from the first time I ever met Jon (13+ yrs ago) and I simply knew him as “the new Pastor’s kid”, which translated to “-------------------“ on the back of the picture! I now know him as “Jon”, “Ron”, “Nor”, “Mr. KMHYB”, “Moron Twin” and “BadAsh”. My, how times have changed!

Happy Birthday, Jon!

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Our little guy!


Noelle asked for some more pictures of Luke...
So here you go!!!

brothers don't shake hands!


what a sweetie


nap time!