Do You Remember...

Do you remember your 2nd birthday?

Probably not, so I want to share with you a moment from my nephew Jabcob's 2nd birthday party this weekend (Happy Birthday to you today Jacob).





Realistically, don't we all want to be sung to twice while standing on the table over an owl cake. (By the way, excellent owl cake Lisa!) Then, there is nothing like ending your birthday party by doing a little bit of weight lifting...in the diaper.

Also this weekend, I got to hang out with my godson, Matthew, on Saturday night and Sunday on Mother's Day. He sure is a cute kid with a great personality.

I hope you had a great mother's day too. Call your mom if you didn't see her and let her know you love her.

Mom,
I Love You.
XOXO,
Kevin


So that was a snap shot of what went down with the Kramer's this weekend. It truly was a GREAT weekend!

Celebrate May!

A Lesson In Jousting

Last weekend, after a wonderful night with our friends Dan & Lisa Cornell and the soon-to-be Tom & Kristin Spoden, we were all taught a lesson in Wii Jousting from Dan. The figure 8 motion is the way to go when swordfighting at the Wii Sports Resort (See Video). We always have some great times with our couple friends. I'm sure you'll hear more about them later.

Remember When...

Check this out for a walk down memory lane

Not that I am that old to necessitate a "Remember When..." post. Nevertheless, there is something to say about the power the TGIF lineup had, not only on TV, but on the institution of the family. Given the recent pitch of American Rabbi Shmuley Boteach to Pope Benedict XVI on how to help diffuse the abuse crisis by calling for more family dinners, particularly on Fridays, I say it is time for a TGIF revival; when TV shows stop focusing on sexy vampires and get back to the good, wholesome family oriented shows.

I haven't done the research, but I think studies could show a direct correlation to our society going down the toilet when emphasis on family time did. Parents need step it up. (It might not mean much coming from a guy who isn't one, but I observe what is going on.) They need to stop copping out by pushing their kids off to sports, programs, and extracurriculars. Those coaches and leaders are parenting the kids more than their actual parents!

Call me old fashion but there was something to those 'Leave it to Beaver' and 'Family Matters' shows. So let's focus again on the family, stay home on Friday with those who love you the most, share a meal, a conversation and a laugh when Jaleel White exclaims 'Did I do that?'

Guarantees

Guarantees don't mean much in the economy of ours, but try this one on for size.

Upon the last outing of my 611 College roommates, at an afternoon game of my beloved White Sox (as seen below), my friend Chris - the good looking one, second from the right - brought a most delicious salsa to share (again, seen below). I would highly recommend this should you ever see it in the store (although I am told one of the only places you can get it is the local White Hen). Still, I am not the only one to recommend this product as a solid purchase for all of your Mexican needs. On the label, which, unfortunately, you cannot see it states that there is a 100% guarantee. I don't know how you feel about that but I think, that from a Salsa, that is a bold move. And after having tried it I can honestly say, it's some darn good salsa...and that's a guarantee.

Cute Kids

Here are a few more videos of our nephews on Easter.

'Egg Hidding'


'Egg Huntin'...Sorta


The joys and wonderment of opening an Easter egg
and ALLELUIA!!!


Tap, Tap, Tippity, Tap!

Family, Friends and The Resurrection

I've attached a few videos and pictures of how great it is to spend time with family and friends. Also, a fun video of the joys of Easter - esp. when you are 2 years old. The joys of Easter, that is where all our joy should come from; from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because while our material things, life accomplishments and even friends and family can bring us happiness, when those things are taken away we should still have the same joy in our hearts because it comes from Our Lord. Anyway, enjoy these videos.


611 Friends at a Sox Game!

















An intrusion on Matthew...oops... Joyous Easter videos.