Scrabble!

Results from the Larson Family Pentathalon are in!

On Sunday night the first of the Larson Family Pentathalon games took place. It took two nights of Scrabbling to complete the event, mostly because the pregnant competitor had to go to bed before the game concluded.

The GOLD medal went to Lesley, with a Scrabble score of 354 points. Her shining moment came with the word "migrates", which was worth a whopping 81 points!

Scott took the SILVER medal with 275 points, and with only two tiles remaining at the end of the game.

The Games Begin!

While the world watches the 2008 Olympic Games take place in Beijing, our own little competition is underway here at home.

Announcing the First Annual Larson Family Pentathalon!
LFP opening ceremonies were held Saturday evening along side the Olympic Games commencement, but we celebrated with steak and donuts instead of fireworks and lip-synced odes to the motherland.
And now the 2008 LFP games are underway!

2008 Larson Family Pentathalon Events consist of:

Scrabble - Scott vs Lesley
Pie Eating - Scott vs Lesley
Bowling - Scott vs Lesley
Creative Writing* - Scott vs Lesley
Mini-Golf - Scott vs Lesley

* Blog readers will be needed to judge this event. Please stay tuned to cast your vote.

Let the Games Begin!

Ian's New Shoes

Ian has taken a particular liking to a pair of running shoes I have had since high school. He is always asking for them when he sees them in our closet, and once he has them on his feet, he always asks to go somewhere. It is amazing how well he can walk in them!

Food Storage

Our pantry was bare as tropical storm Eduard approached yesterday, so I decided to brave the rain and stock up on some canned goods. Just in case. As it turned out, Eduard didn't do much more than water our lawn, so I spent all that time loading canned goods into my trunk in the pouring rain, for nothing. That's what I get for 11th hour preparations.

After cleaning up breakfast dishes, I noticed an entirely empty cardboard case left in the hallway. Ian had pilfered all 12 cans of tuna and had stashed them in his hideout.

"You want 'em? Come and get 'em!"When I did come to get them, Ian sent them down the slide, saying "weeeee!".
In other news, Ian is apparently allergic to sugar free syrup. He got a nasty rash after breakfast. It only last a few hours.