Last Thursday, as Chad, the bishop and the 1st counselor were finishing up bishopric visits, they stopped by a man's house who happens to be a fisherman. As they were leaving he gave each of them a yellow-fin tuna he had just caught that day. Chad was thrilled and put it in the fridge. The next day he and Reed cleaned it, prepared it and grilled it for dinner. All I can say is . . . YUM!!
Tanner's Day
For Christmas Jessica and Rachel told Tanner that on January 12th they would give him "Tanner Day." He could do, or have them do ANYTHING he wanted! (However mom was called upon to be the judge and mediator in case things got out of hand . . . just sayin') :0)
"Tanner's Day" actually went from 5p Friday night to 5p Saturday night. On Friday night we had pizza, (along with our tuna - see above post) and then watched three episodes of a new family favorite "Eureka."
Bright and early Saturday morning, after being served his breakfast of choice (homemade banana muffins, oatmeal and a big bowl of cantaloupe, raspberries and blueberries), everyone but Sloan went to exercise and then to the pool. (Sloan had a family history training class and was very sad to have missed the outing!). On their way home Tanner was hungry so they stopped at (horror of horrors) . . . McDonalds . . . After coming home and doing a few chores (done by everyone but Tanner), we played several of the games we got for Christmas. As it drew near to 5p, Tanner made one last ditch effort to be waited on hand and foot. For his last request he was able to procure a muffin, a sandwich, a York Peppermint Pattie and a drink.
Everyone had so much fun, we've decided to make it a tradition for everyone. On the Saturday closest to your half-birthday each of us will get to celebrate "our day." Niiiice. I'm already starting to plan!!
YUM on the grilled tuna! I wish we could afford to eat more fish. And grilled is the best way to cook it!
ReplyDeleteYour family is so great with your traditions. I wouldn't dare offer a day like that. My kids would be begging for treats & slave labor all day long. But if I happen to be in Guam around Aug. 17 (which is the Saturday nearest my half birthday) . . . Oh wait, I suppose that date's already taken.