The Results Are In

A trek through the creek *** one 4 inch crawfish in Calvin's shorts (the shorts under his shorts).
A swim in the pond complete with friends, games, and laughter *** one sliced knee for Calvin and two slices on Jacob Luzier's foot.
A ride to the E.R. in Newton, KS *** 10 stitches, altogether, for Jacob and 5 stitches for Calvin.
Calvin's weak stomach when it comes to blood, needles, thoughts of blood and needles... *** 3 filled "goody" bags at the hospital.
A chance for Wesley to night fish *** 4 lb catfish and Wesley's Sunday dinner!
Three boys sleeping in the same room *** a very late night.
A three-day-weekend with the Luzier's *** three exhausted Graham kids!

Hai Ku

Calvin's Poetry Contest has got the whole family making new poems, and even lyrics to hopeful songs! This Hai Ku is inspired from my view on the 14th floor overlooking Downtown Dallas:
Breezy summer day
Frequently out my window
A brown hawk glides by