Tales of the Taylor's

Happy Birthday to my good friend

2008-12-30T16:40:00.000-08:00

Jan 31 Chito is 14 years old. The pic shows him doing what he does best. Even at his advanced age, he still acts like a pup a lot. He is healthy, happy, and a joy. I've considered him for many years now a special gift from God, and enjoy every day I can have with him.

Family Photo

2008-07-08T20:03:00.000-07:00

A family pic

An Amazing Thing

2008-06-03T18:47:00.000-07:00

Had something very cool happen to me tonite on the way home from work. It was dark and stormy. Rain coming down in buckets here and there. I came around a big bend in the hiway and was confronted with the most brilliant rainbow I had ever seen. My route took me right toward the end of it and I was able to take in the magnificent sight for several miles. Then the most amazing thing happened! I drove thru the part of the rainbow that met the ground. This had never happened to me before. It was kind of a golden glow for a split second as I went thru it. I'm grateful for the experience of being that close to something God created for us as a reminder of a promise.

Its Been a While

2008-04-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

Hey, we is still here!! I have missed doing this. Trevor opened this part of our world back up and here we are. Lots of things have happened since Trav's 31st BDay. But we keep plugging along as a family. Ty, Trevor and I had a blast down in Oklahoma 3 weeks ago hunting hogs. Ty shot a monster. I got a nice sized one. The rest were smaller but very tasty. Trevor even got his first 2 piggies!! We got 9 in all between the 3 of us. Travis will be with us next time we do this. My grandkids are growing up. It amazes me every time I see them. Dylan will be starting school this fall. Emmy is.... well Emmy. A bundle of pure energy that can't be harnessed in any way, shape, or form. And she is the prettiest 2 yr old in the world of course. Hanna and Ash scare me. They are getting so big and beautiful. I guess thats what they are supposed to do though. Maybe I'll get some new pics of them soon and put up here.

Happy Birthday again

2007-03-22T19:51:00.000-07:00

This time its time to celebrate this guy's birthday.
Hope you are having fun Travis! We love you.

Happy Birthday

2007-03-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Tiff!

Whenever I need some lovin

2007-03-06T19:04:00.000-08:00

My Emi G and I are pretty tight.

Redneck Hearing Protection

2007-02-12T15:30:00.000-08:00

Makes you wonder....

Are you a Super Hero?

2007-02-05T18:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.thesuperheroquiz.com/ I would've never thunk who I is.

Another B Day

2007-01-30T18:56:00.000-08:00

My handsome and charming grandson is 4 today.

Another I just ran across from Spurgeon

2007-01-28T15:00:00.000-08:00

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. ~Charles H. Spurgeon

For the Texas side of the family

2007-01-28T14:49:00.000-08:00

After having dug to a depth of 1000 meters last year, Scottish scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 1000 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 1000 years ago. Not to be outdone by the Scots, in the weeks that followed, English scientist dug to a depth of 2000 meters and shortly after headlines in the UK newspapers read: "English archaeologists have found traces of 2000 year copper wire and have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network a thousand years earlier than the Scots." One week later, Texas newspapers reported the following: "After digging as deep as 5000 meters in West Texas, Texas A&M scientists have found absolutely nothing. They have therefore concluded that 5000 years ago Texas inhabitants were already using wireless technology

Great new invention

2007-01-03T08:58:00.000-08:00

If you have trouble transporting your cats. It is adjustable for Texas cats James.

New World Record

2006-12-28T04:45:00.000-08:00

For your perusal. Seems as if there will have to be a record book for squirrel now.

Merry Christmas to all my Family

2006-12-25T02:40:00.000-08:00

One of my favs from Christmas past. Doesn't seem like its been 3 years since this one has been taken. It was a good time. Since then our family has gained Amanda, Jessica and Emily. Wonderful additions all. As we celebrate this wondrous season, let us not forget that we here not to live unto ourselves, but for each other. Jesus came to give us life, He did that by giving Himself away. Merry Christmas to all my family, each and every one. The Old Man

The sausage sure is good.

2006-12-23T10:51:00.000-08:00

Yup, finally got here. Too bad Trev didn't get any.

A Pleasant Gathering

2006-12-18T05:58:00.000-08:00

Hope yours is as pleasant as ours. Family is everything!!

Happy Birthdays

2006-12-16T02:41:00.000-08:00

Two very important people to me are having birthdays. Amanda is 26 the 15th and Ty is 25 the 16th. Love you both so very much.

The Wall

2006-12-12T13:28:00.000-08:00

Here it is. The history of me and my sons and things we have done together. I was going to do something else to this old wall a while back, but something kept me from it. It to this point had only displayed the biggest deer taken by Taylor hunting efforts. Today I put them all up there.It is not totally complete of course. There have been many does brought to the table. But this is the visible harvest of the bucks the boys and I have taken through the years. This years nice 10 point will be up there soon. A joint effort between Ty and I . It had 2 killing holes through it. One from each of us. I can look at each representation and see a smiling excited face. I see each event unfolding and the happy times around the table when the boys could say, I helped provide this good meal. I see them growing up into what they are today. 3 good men. I did what I always do when I got them all hung up today, I cried.

For Tiff, Amanda, and Jess

2006-12-07T18:47:00.000-08:00

Couldn't help it.

Isn't this just about the prettiest thing you ever saw?

2006-11-26T18:11:00.000-08:00

A new one of Grampa's littlest angel.

It was a great day!!

2006-11-24T08:14:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2006-11-23T04:47:00.000-08:00

I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of my family. Yes, J, that includes you. It seems I have a very large family that goes well beyond 3 sons, 3 daughters-in-law and 4 grandkids. For this I am extremely thankfull. And you all know you are welcome in my home anytime. Yes, Michael, even you. If the pickup is in the drive, I probably am here. Will be spending the day with the 4 most beautiful kids in the world with a few other adults thrown in too. Will have pictures on here soon. You have a great day. Mark

Trevor.....

2006-11-19T16:09:00.000-08:00

On our way to see Jon and Leslie on Saturday we had fun with my new picture phone....

Yup-sometimes its good

2006-11-11T14:24:00.000-08:00

Today's labor.

About that time of year again...

2006-11-07T13:59:00.000-08:00

Didn't seem that long ago....

Happy Birthday Again

2006-10-31T04:17:00.000-08:00

I find it rather cool the way their birthdays are so close together! Today is Ashton's day. And---I get to trick or treat with them tonite. It don't get any better!!

Happy Birthday

2006-10-29T07:57:00.000-08:00

Happy late birthday to my brother Marcus. He turned 21 yesterday, hopefully he stayed out of trouble!

Happy Birthday Hanna!

..........Someone else's birthday is just around the corner.

2006-10-10T02:45:00.000-07:00

Now these are quality school pictures. Or maybe its just the subjects. I think everybody knows how beautiful Grandpa thinks his granddaughters are.

Look Who's Walking!!

2006-10-09T02:47:00.000-07:00

It was a great day having the whole family together. What made it even better was watching my littlest angel trotting around. Grandpa was proud.

Big Win!!!

2006-10-07T07:14:00.000-07:00

The first win of the season for our little team! What made it even better was that this team had shellaced our little warriors the week before 5-0. The score last night was 2-1 in a very well played game. A trip to Sonic was in order for 2 of our heroines.

2006-10-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

Friday Night Before the Lights

2006-09-23T06:52:00.000-07:00

Some players we know and a lovely spectator.

Just had to

2006-09-17T18:58:00.000-07:00

This is too good not to share even though a little crude.

Big Day at Southwest

2006-09-15T11:51:00.000-07:00

Trevor when he hears the word(s) Myspace

2006-09-13T00:35:00.000-07:00

Lets Try Something Different

2006-08-24T19:21:00.000-07:00

Been rolling around a few things in my so called mind, and want some imput. So my highly intelligent and motivated readers a question, Why was David a man after God's own heart? He was a scoundrel, a liar, a murderer, an obviously sensual man. I'll give this a bit to cook and be back with some thoughts that have been encouraging to me lately.

"Intelligent Discussion of Trevor's Last Podcast"

2006-08-14T15:49:00.000-07:00

Are you crazy??? Did I raise a heretic?? No way is Star Wars bigger than Superman. This is unAmerican. I can't believe you said that. I want a public apology now, Mister. I grew up on Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and Flash. No way, no how will Star Wars ever be bigger than the Man of Steel. He has been around for 60-70 years and he will continue. You dig?? Okay, I feel better now.

Firefly

2006-08-12T14:42:00.000-07:00

This is from Firefly, a very cool show. You should watch it and then it will understand.

Homer Lives!!!

2006-07-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

I know most of you have been upset and aprehensive about the condition of Homer. Well this morning Homer took a turn for the better. He is now in better health than he has been for quite a while. His clogged arteries are open now and the internal leakage he had is now stopped. In fact he felt so good he went out and mowed the lawn this morning. So Trav, you don't have to push mow your lawn. My rider is fixed.

I Can Relate

2006-07-10T06:14:00.000-07:00

Thought it was appropriate.
Will be in Star Sunday comics in a couple weeks.

Whatsa matter? Don't anybody appreciate animals?

2006-07-03T16:34:00.000-07:00

Is everybody happy???

2006-06-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

Trevor has been waiting for this

2006-06-27T18:12:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of the new deck. Just about done. Trev left the "no brainer" stuff for me to do.

Pics of the Taylors

2006-06-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

It don't get any better

2006-06-19T11:37:00.000-07:00

I had a great day yesterday, Father's Day. Spent time with family and friends, loved on the 4 most beautiful kids in the world, talked on the phone to my newest daughter-in-law and that guy she married, in whole just had a great time. Thanks to the best family a man could have.

What kind of dog are you??

2006-06-11T16:28:00.000-07:00

Well, everybody has a quiz on their blogs to find out what or who you are like. Since I am somewhat challenged on this all I can give you is a web addy. Click on GAME on the left toolbar and you can find out what kind of dog you would be iffn you were one. And drumroll please------I would be a St. Bernard. gone2thedogs.com

Just a few cute ones!

2006-06-08T12:50:00.000-07:00

In In the background is this breathtaking tree of life. It has over 300 animals carved into it. It really does take your breath away as you begin to walk up to it and see how beautiful it is. The fam and Lilo and Stitch. Enough said. Ashton and the knight. She said she wanted one, I thought it was cute.

Good weekend

2006-06-06T02:50:00.000-07:00

Had a good few days in Oklahoma with Trevor and Amanda. Got to hear a couple of my favorite guitar players too.

Baaaaad Attitude

2006-06-04T21:22:00.000-07:00

We had a visitor this week. Lucy stayed with us while Trav, Tiff, and family were on vacation. Of course Chito greeted her with open paws. Yeah, right. His kingdom was being invaded. Here he is making sure Lucy knows that this is HIS tree. All is well now. Wait til Jack gets here!!

Found it!!!

2006-05-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

Trav comes over and borrows my rider quite often. I found him one of his own in primo shape!!!!

The way it is

2006-05-16T17:00:00.000-07:00

Hanna expresses how I feel about Spring Turkey Season. Got beat again. Ready to knock off a few varmints, I guess. Groundhogs, crows, a coyote that might happen by, who cares? I'm ready to make the fur or feathers fly. Hopefully Kevin will be able to get that prairie dog hunt lined up in Nebraska this summer.

From Mesquite Texas

2006-05-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

I am posting today from Mequite Texas, where an inflatable customer ( a local church) has put Trevor and I up at the Courtyard Marriot. It is quite nice. I am about to go jog on the treadmill and I am sure later on Trev and I will go swimming and for a soak in the spa. Ahh the good life.
In other news Jack Daniels, the dog, ran away yesterday for about 4 hours. Our friend Clint stayed at our house so we could leave (we didnt get here until 2:00 AM). He said Jack came back about 1030. Jack is so in trouble but we are glad he's ok.

Birthday Wishes

2006-05-11T13:03:00.000-07:00

I know he's not a Taylor, but he's my brother, Caleb. Can you guess which one is him? (Come on its not hard) May 12, 2006 is his 24th birthday!!!

Another treasure

2006-05-09T19:12:00.000-07:00

Pictures of a beautiful lady and a calender to boot. Guess you could say she is a calender girl.

only a few years

2006-05-08T18:42:00.000-07:00

It won't be long that its high school

Since we are pulling out the old pics..........

2006-05-02T13:34:00.000-07:00

Dad's Senior pic.

And now for something really exciting

2006-04-29T07:11:00.000-07:00

Just browsing thru my pics and come up with this.

couldn't resist

2006-04-27T19:17:00.000-07:00

This was too good.

Lame things we enjoy as a family...

2006-04-27T08:42:00.000-07:00

Ok in honor of Embrace the Lame Day (ETL), I am posting early since I will not have time tomorrow.
Things we Taylors enjoy that are lame or could be considered lame:
1) Those wrestling sessions between Mark and Trevor.
2) Watching Star Wars over and over.
3) Quoting Space Balls
4) Making fun of Trevor (like he really cares).
5) Pitting Chito against Jack in a fight ( I know never happened but it could be fun?)

That's all I can think of now...but feel free to add.

This is how it went

2006-04-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

Yup, this is how it went today. Thats ok, still plenty of time to get Tom Turkey.

This weekend...

2006-04-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

Trevor holding a fish in the "Kiss the Fish" circle,
moments before the kiss.
We had a lot of fun celebrating life and fundraising for the cure to cancer at Relay for Life on Friday. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Trevor and I also suprised my family last night in Texas....been a good weekend indeed.

2006-04-21T11:18:00.000-07:00

I know, everyone thinks this is a picture of Michael Seeley. Actually this is a beautiful creature that some of us will be trying to blast to oblivion Monday. Like Michael he has no hair and a beard. Unlike Michael, when he gets to strutting around, women(hens) flock to him. And the anticipation is mounting.

Isn't she Cute!!

2006-04-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

I know this is supposed to be the Taylor family blog, but from time to time there will be Kalbus family items included as they are family too. I know we don't get see Doug, Jennifer, and Karina often so I will try and post photos as they are e-mailed to me. So for your viewing pleasure.........

I tried to add a few more after this photo, but for some reason it is really slow today. This is Karina and her grandparents(Jennifer's mom and dad) Bill & Marlene Schaumburg.

First post

2006-04-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

Well here goes it...
Well nothing to say but tonight is Trevor's last night of night security!!
Then tomorrow night Trevor and I will be participating in Relay for Life. Those of you who have not participated...please do so.
Also hope to update some pics for this page...
Come on fam, let's think of something creative for this page...I'll try to get Trev on your password Mark.

----Amanda

2006-03-26T22:46:00.000-08:00

Haloscan commenting and trackback have been added to this blog.

Tales from a not so boring family.........

2006-03-26T22:36:00.000-08:00

A chronicle of the Taylor Family. Stories, pictures, and whatever else the heck we want to put here.