29/01: Turkey!
When I was about six years old, my family loaded up the big brown station wagon and drove from Utah to North Carolina where my dad grew up.
One thing that I remember about this trip is the two-player game of "Turkey!" Here's how it's played (Just remember we're in North Carolina here, so you must use a southern drawl):
One cousin would say to the other, "Turkey!"
The other would reply, "Turkey Farmer!"
"Turkey!"
"Turkey Farmer!"
They would then proceed to volley the name-calling back and forth.
When I told Mike about this memory, he immediately wanted to play. However, over the years it's evolved into a game where the winner is the first to call the other "Turkey!"
One thing that I remember about this trip is the two-player game of "Turkey!" Here's how it's played (Just remember we're in North Carolina here, so you must use a southern drawl):
One cousin would say to the other, "Turkey!"
The other would reply, "Turkey Farmer!"
"Turkey!"
"Turkey Farmer!"
They would then proceed to volley the name-calling back and forth.
When I told Mike about this memory, he immediately wanted to play. However, over the years it's evolved into a game where the winner is the first to call the other "Turkey!"
31/10: Master of Disguise
Why do Halloween just once a year when you can celebrate it year round?
22/10: I Want a Blue One!
Most parents like to tell on their kids when they do something funny or say something cute; my parents are no exception to this rule. Even though we're pretty much all grown up, one ancient dialogue my mom still likes to quote goes something like this: "I want a blue one!", "I want a red one!", "I want a green one!", "I didn't get one!"
Now I bet you're wondering what kind of daft children could grow up to be such amazing adults, right? :) Or perhaps you're questioning my mom's sanity in hanging on to such a ridiculous conversation. However, the thing that makes this dialogue so funny is the fact that we were all sound asleep.
Mom and Dad like to tell all sorts of stories of their sleep-talking children. Apparently we wouldn't just talk in our sleep; we would chat, discuss, and even debate with each other. With all of us kids talking amongst ourselves day and night, I seriously wonder how my parents ever got any sleep!
Now I bet you're wondering what kind of daft children could grow up to be such amazing adults, right? :) Or perhaps you're questioning my mom's sanity in hanging on to such a ridiculous conversation. However, the thing that makes this dialogue so funny is the fact that we were all sound asleep.
Mom and Dad like to tell all sorts of stories of their sleep-talking children. Apparently we wouldn't just talk in our sleep; we would chat, discuss, and even debate with each other. With all of us kids talking amongst ourselves day and night, I seriously wonder how my parents ever got any sleep!
12/10: The Bisbee 1,500
Every year residents of Bisbee host a fundraiser called the Bisbee 1000 Participants climb nine staircases totaling one thousand uphill stairs in all. Proceeds of the event are used to help repair and restore the hundreds of staircases so unique to this small Arizona town.
07/10: Gamers
For those who don't know us, we love games! We've been asked by various gift-givers to make a list of all the games we own. We'll try to keep it updated as we add to our collection:
07/10: The Addict
I love games, but this last month I think I've been a little gamed out.
07/10: Cabbage Soup With a Kick
This recipe was surprisingly easy. :)
07/10: Beginnings
Every friendship has to start somewhere.