Dave's oldest brother Geoff and his wife Patricia drove up from the Boston area one weekend to see us. We had a great visit with them and were able to celebrate Trevor's 10th birthday with them. Aunt Patricia (a gourmet cook) treated us with a home-cooked meal with all of Trevor's favorite food. Geoff and Dave took the kids miniature golfing and to Gifford's Ice Cream. It was a good time had by all.
Geoff is affectionately known to our kids as Uncle Pizza. Well, Geoff had a cool video device called a Flip that he and the kids had great fun with. Before they left, Geoff and Patricia gave us the Flip. We have had a blast with it! This video is to thank them.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Baba Bowl
There's just nothing quite like South China, Maine. There are "Lake Days" (when the weather is good for boating, skiing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, etc.) when you spend all day on the lake; and then there are rainy days when you make your own fun (baking competitions, crafting, scavenger hunts, smores in the fireplace, etc.)
But one of the highlights is the Baba Bowl. Baba was Dave's grandmother. Uncle Rufus started the Baba Bowl about five or six years ago. This is a golf tournament at a local course. This year's runner-up was none other than (drum roll please) Dave Hargadon. His name will be engraved on the bowl. Oh, by the way, Uncle Rufus was the winner.
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Power of Jiminy
Imagine this: I am on the golf course with Uncle Rue and two of our friends (Mac and Kent). Early on, I whack the ball and it ends up in the woods....or maybe it was one of those shots where I didn't get it past the women's tee. Either way, I let out a "Jiminy".
Uncle Rue says something like, "Dave...I'd like to hear you swear at least once by the end of the 18th hole."
Dave: "I have worked too hard to clean up my mouth."
Results? No one swore the rest of the game. These guys came up with all sorts of good substitutes.
It reminds me of a captain I know who, on occasion lets out a minor swear word. He let one out one time in my presence...then looked at me and said, "Sorry...I meant Jiminy."
Uncle Rue says something like, "Dave...I'd like to hear you swear at least once by the end of the 18th hole."
Dave: "I have worked too hard to clean up my mouth."
Results? No one swore the rest of the game. These guys came up with all sorts of good substitutes.
It reminds me of a captain I know who, on occasion lets out a minor swear word. He let one out one time in my presence...then looked at me and said, "Sorry...I meant Jiminy."
Jesus Freaks and Marmalade Jelly
One of my most cherished memories from this trip occurred during one our our drives. Joseph was sitting in the middle and at some point, Suzi started reading him some excerpts from the book Jesus Freaks. For those that don't know, this is a book done by a Christian music group called DC Talk - it has short stories of Christian martyrs (recent and long ago).
As Suzi read, you could just tell that Joseph was soaking in the information....there was something about the moment. Joseph seemed interested and wanted to know more about these people. I guess there was something too about Suzi just reading to him and explaining what these people went through. It really is quite humbling for those that want to read the book.
Where does marmalade jelly fall into this? DC Talk has a song called Jesus Freaks. I never really cared for it (not my kind of music). At some point, Trevor made a comment like, "It is a strange song....it says something about marmalade jelly. What does jelly have to do with Jesus?" I start thinking theologically, and I can't seem to make the connection. Thanks to Mr. Blackberry, Suzi looked up the lyrics to the song. The words penetrated my heart and taught me another lesson about judging a song or a person based upon limited information. Once we took the time to listen to the lyrics, we walked away with a whole new appreciation for the song. It is now Michael's favorite.
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/d/d.c.+talk/jesus+freak_20037735.html
As Suzi read, you could just tell that Joseph was soaking in the information....there was something about the moment. Joseph seemed interested and wanted to know more about these people. I guess there was something too about Suzi just reading to him and explaining what these people went through. It really is quite humbling for those that want to read the book.
Where does marmalade jelly fall into this? DC Talk has a song called Jesus Freaks. I never really cared for it (not my kind of music). At some point, Trevor made a comment like, "It is a strange song....it says something about marmalade jelly. What does jelly have to do with Jesus?" I start thinking theologically, and I can't seem to make the connection. Thanks to Mr. Blackberry, Suzi looked up the lyrics to the song. The words penetrated my heart and taught me another lesson about judging a song or a person based upon limited information. Once we took the time to listen to the lyrics, we walked away with a whole new appreciation for the song. It is now Michael's favorite.
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/d/d.c.+talk/jesus+freak_20037735.html
Fishing Lesson
Another historic moment caught with the camera - thanks to my Big Bro. This is the first time (at least in recent history), that any Hargadon has taught someone how to fish! It occurred to me, as I looked at this picture, that I should increase my life insurance policy. Michael can consistently sling the line 25 feet.
In all seriousness, I thank God for moments like these.
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Maine Life
Thanks to the Langhornes, the Hargadon's have a boat to ride in or behind (in a tube or on skis). Anyone want to come?
It's a Bird...its a plane...no...its...
Dave on top of the high dive. For those thinking about coming out here, this is a must.
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