Wednesday, July 21, 2010
F. Dostoevsky
“If someone succeeded in proving to me that Christ was outside the truth, and if, in reality, the truth was outside Christ, then I should prefer to remain with Christ than with the truth.”
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Prairie Dogs
On our way home from Branson we decided to go through the wildlife refuge again. We were in no hurry and we knew of a place that usually had bufalo and always had prairie dogs that we decided to stop at.
When we got out of the car the prairie dogs decided to welcome us. Notice the dog at Princess' feet.
Yep, it came right up to her. Then it sniffed her toes.
It was crazy! This dog had no fear.
I guess she passed inspection.
Then the dog decided to inspect Popeye.
So I got the brilliant idea of getting a few graham crackers out of the car to share with our new friends. Now, I know some of you are gonna say that it isn't good to feed wild animals people food. And you would be right, but our new friend was so polite that I just couldn't help myself.
So, Bobo ran to the van and came back with some crackers for everyone. And then he made a friend.
See? Crackers are the universal lanuguage of friends.
Once we started sharing our crackers we started making lots of friends.
Popeye made a friend.
The kids loved how the dogs held the crackers in their hands, err, paws.
Bear made a friend.
And then we saw the babies.
Oh, prairie dog babies, you are so precious.
When we got out of the car the prairie dogs decided to welcome us. Notice the dog at Princess' feet.
Yep, it came right up to her. Then it sniffed her toes.
It was crazy! This dog had no fear.
I guess she passed inspection.
Then the dog decided to inspect Popeye.
So I got the brilliant idea of getting a few graham crackers out of the car to share with our new friends. Now, I know some of you are gonna say that it isn't good to feed wild animals people food. And you would be right, but our new friend was so polite that I just couldn't help myself.
So, Bobo ran to the van and came back with some crackers for everyone. And then he made a friend.
See? Crackers are the universal lanuguage of friends.
Once we started sharing our crackers we started making lots of friends.
Popeye made a friend.
The kids loved how the dogs held the crackers in their hands, err, paws.
Bear made a friend.
And then we saw the babies.
Oh, prairie dog babies, you are so precious. We shared our crackers with them also, though we had to throw the crackers to them because they wouldn't come very close.
But, Mama prairie dog didn't like that because she immediately came over and took the crackers away.
Oops. Sorry, Mama prairie dog.
Then Bear made another friend.
A different Mama prairie dog.
Who felt comfortable enough with her new friend to take the cracker out of his hand rather than having it thrown to her.
Then sit right next to him while she ate it.
While her friends looked on.
Princess and Popeye tried to make friends with them.
They were successful.
I think it liked Princess' pink dress.
And her hair.
And her smell.
It just liked her. So do I.
We really enjoyed meeting and sharing crackers with our new friends.
Then Bear made another friend.
A different Mama prairie dog.
Who felt comfortable enough with her new friend to take the cracker out of his hand rather than having it thrown to her.
Then sit right next to him while she ate it.
While her friends looked on.
Princess and Popeye tried to make friends with them.
They were successful.
I think it liked Princess' pink dress.
And her hair.
And her smell.
It just liked her. So do I.
We really enjoyed meeting and sharing crackers with our new friends.
Babione 6
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Branson Vacation Day 3
Day three in Branson started with getting our family pics taken.
And, no, these aren't them.
These are pics of us sitting around waiting to get our family pictures taken. I was bored.
Big Cedar is absolutely beautiful. This is a pic of the gift shop.
I don't remember what restaurant this belonged to, but it was beautiful.
After our session was done I snapped some pics of the kids.
And then I remembered I hadn't shown you our new sunglasses yet. I mentioned to husband that he looked like Top Gun in those shades and Bear heard. He decided he wanted to be 'Top Gun's Son".
He has no clue who Top Gun is. =)
Another fabulous building. I love this style of architecture.
Top Gun.
Or Hot Stuff.
Both work.
Princess was not in the best mood.
Then it was time for K.K. to head back to Kamp.
Good-bye, K.K.. We love you!
After pics we went back to the condo and I felt compelled to take a picture of the little fish that had our room numbers on it.
Hello, little fish.
We ate lunch at a restaurant that serves fabulous hamburgers. And Bear enjoyed a stare.
And I snapped more pictures while we waited for our food.
Surprise, surprise.
Hello, goofball.
If I'm all stealthy and take his picture when he isn't aware than he doesn't stick his tongue out at me.
Though, I'm not sure how stealthy I really was seeing as how I was sitting right next to him.
Apparently, it has nothing to do with my stealthiness and everything to do with whether or not he has something more pressing on his mind at the time.
And I thought it was all about me.
Goodness, she is such a cutie.
The Babione 6 girls and Mr. Goofball. Now you all can see where my children get it.
Bobo tried on my sunglasses. Notice his glasses on top of them. =)
We tried riding the horse but all it did was eat our quarters and then just sit there.
After lunch we headed to the movie theater. The three women and the four children went to see Shrek 4...
And, no, these aren't them.These are pics of us sitting around waiting to get our family pictures taken. I was bored.
Big Cedar is absolutely beautiful. This is a pic of the gift shop.
I don't remember what restaurant this belonged to, but it was beautiful.
After our session was done I snapped some pics of the kids.
And then I remembered I hadn't shown you our new sunglasses yet. I mentioned to husband that he looked like Top Gun in those shades and Bear heard. He decided he wanted to be 'Top Gun's Son". He has no clue who Top Gun is. =)
Another fabulous building. I love this style of architecture.
Top Gun.Or Hot Stuff.
Both work.
Princess was not in the best mood.
Then it was time for K.K. to head back to Kamp.
Good-bye, K.K.. We love you!
After pics we went back to the condo and I felt compelled to take a picture of the little fish that had our room numbers on it. Hello, little fish.
We ate lunch at a restaurant that serves fabulous hamburgers. And Bear enjoyed a stare.
And I snapped more pictures while we waited for our food. Surprise, surprise.
Hello, goofball.
If I'm all stealthy and take his picture when he isn't aware than he doesn't stick his tongue out at me.Though, I'm not sure how stealthy I really was seeing as how I was sitting right next to him.
Apparently, it has nothing to do with my stealthiness and everything to do with whether or not he has something more pressing on his mind at the time.
And I thought it was all about me.
Goodness, she is such a cutie.
The Babione 6 girls and Mr. Goofball. Now you all can see where my children get it.
Bobo tried on my sunglasses. Notice his glasses on top of them. =)
We tried riding the horse but all it did was eat our quarters and then just sit there. After lunch we headed to the movie theater. The three women and the four children went to see Shrek 4...
...in 3D!!!
While the two men went to see Iron Man 2.
Then we cooked dinner at the condo and tried to swim, though a thunderstorm rolled in just as we got to the pool so we literally got in and then got right back out again. This did not go over well with Princess.
So the kids 'swam' in Tamtam and Grandpa's jacuzzi tub instead. 
It was a wonderful vacation! Thank you, mom and dad, for inviting us!
We loved it!
And we love you!
Babione6
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