Day 326: Super Banana Split

Tonight's weekly jaunt out to eat following mid-singles institute class was a trip over to friendly neighborhood restaurant Dee's, and I was accompanied this time by Cathy, Gary, and Julie.

As our orders began to arrive, Gary was somewhat floored by the size of the arrival of the super banana split, which has, of late, become one of my favorites. He joked that we should take his picture with it, and, as I'm always carrying my camera around for Project 366, I was more than happy to snap the above shot of him holding the delicious dessert.

Day 325: Learner's Permit

The day that her parents, as well as the rest of the family, have been both waiting for and fearing is nearly upon us. That's right: Kylee today received her study manual for the test for her learner's permit. She turns 15 years old in a month, and apparently that is the age at which you can legally obtain your permit here in the state of Utah.

They sure do grow up fast, don't they?

Funny thing . . . I don't remember having the option of obtaining a learner's permit when I was 15 years old.

Day 324: Whirling Dervish

For tonight's FHE, Mike, Jana, and the kids invited me to join in with them in watching Madagascar 3, which we all really enjoyed.

The fun wasn't over yet, though, as McKenna picked up Jackson and proceeded to spin him around the room until he was competely dizzy.

Day 323: LEGO Lord of the Rings

A belated birthday gift (thanks to three of my siblings) arrived last week when I picked up the newest LEGO video game, LEGO Lord of the Rings. If you have been paying attention to my posts here on Disconcertingly Choppy, then you already know that I am a big LEGO video game nerd, and this was the perfect gift for me.

Of course, I haven't been breaking in the game alone. Kylee, Dallin, and Jackson have each been taking turns helping me play it.

Day 322: Lookin' on the Other Side of My Front Door

I realize that most of my photos this week have been of inanimate objects rather than people. Sorry about that. It's a trend I don't plan to continue for long. I also am battling a chest cold right now and haven't really been getting outside for the past few days.

At any rate, today's post is of a sign that was recently hung up on the inside side of the front door. I like it a lot.

Day 321: Red Light, Green Light

For the month of October, a red light bulb hung over the front porch, and it certainly cast a foreboding glow for many nights during the Halloween season.

That red light has now become a green light, just in time for the holidays.

Day 320: Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts

I found these at the store today:

Combining two of my favorite foods into one, Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts are now a bona fide reality! *Happy dance*

Day 319: Giant Attack Dog

In the middle of the night last night, I got up to visit the bathroom - you know, like you do - and saw this . . . thing in the darkness that I'll admit terrified me somewhat upon first glance:

I come to find out today that it's just a stuffed animal that was left lying in the hallway by my 12-year-old roommate.

Day 318: The Action Hero's Handbook

Following tonight's Improvables workshop/tryouts - which were awesome, by the way - Rickey stopped me to show me a book he recently found at a store for just 50 cents:

It includes advice on such things as surviving an explosion and administering the Vulcan neck pinch.

Two thoughts: (1) I can't believe McGyver didn't write it, and (2) I want one.

Day 317: Future Guitar Hero

In another candid shot from yesterday's bi-monthly family dinner, I came upon Jackson, just when he thought no one was looking or listening, attempting to strum out a tune on Ben's guitar.

I suppose we'll start him out on Guitar Hero and then work our way up from there.