This picture was taken just a few weeks ago at Dodge Ridge Ski Resort @ Pincrest, Ca. Though not yet Daniel's favorite sport, he is getting better at it. Daniel and Mom like to ski on the same slopes together...nothing too hard!
Daniel is 14 years old now and almost done with his freshman year of HS at Turlock Christian HS. He really likes school and has earned 4.0 during the first semester. His favorite class is Bible where they are learning about Old Testament characters. He has easily made a lot of new and very good friends at TC.
One of the things he loves to do most is airsofting. In case you are not familiar with this "sport," it is played with rifles and pistols that have a plastic bb's. He hosts most of the "parties" at our house! If anyone hears of a college scholarship in airsofting, please let Daniel know!
He is a great big brother to Eli. He took up where Nick left off after moving away to college and Daniel takes great, loving (sometimes fighting) care of "Little Bro." They have some really fun times together as Daniel is not too grown up yet to be a great playmate.
Daniel has got a great sense of humor! He keeps us laughing all the time with how quickly he comes up with a memorable one-liner. It would not be a complete posting about Daniel without giving you a few of his sayings. They will give a glimpse of his silly side!
I'll do it! This is used whenever he is asked to do anything around the home. Using his military tone, of course.
Lets do this thang! Used often to encourage his little brother to go do something he's been told to do.
Do it Lad! Used to encourage little bro to get up and do what he's been told by the parents.
Kids these days. Should be said under your breath whenever little bro is acting up.
Shebagnii! This is used whenever something amazing has happened.
Good Nations! Use this whenever something happens unexpectedly.
Great Gallader! Same as above
Good Gravy! Same as above
Arriba Derchi! This is when you rapidly enter a room as in "hello!"
Her name was mom...Used whenever Mom enters a room or you enter the room mom is in. Done in a RAP tone and is used to give honor to his mom.
What's this nonsense? Use this often when someone is telling you something.
Fart snacker! Annoying names for little bro.
Bad twerp! Same as above
You Lelly Liver! Same as above. Use mean tone.
I see how it is. Use this when you are being "educated" about something.
That's just a small sampling of his many sayings! There are many more. We've been keeping a list! He's a fun guy to have around!
Over-and-out!
Lori
3 comments:
"I see how it is!" It's hard being the middle child but you, Daniel, do it with grace and imagination. We love you.
Papa
Daniel sounds a lot like Paul...He always keeps us laughing, especially when he knows I'm upset with him. It is certainly hard to be angry with someone who is making you laugh at the same time!
Gretchen
Good Nations! not only do I have a smart and handsome grandson but a very funny one. You are a joy to my life Daniel. I can't wait to see you. Daniel, my dessert for you is going to be; Dappy Dan's I'm no stick in the "Mud Pie" ice ceam pie. What do you think?
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