Big Shark in the Food Chain

If it weren't bad enough that he is already a better gamer than I, he does destroys me every time with one had stuck in his mouth.

The Modern Architect

So for Halloween, Parker told his mother that he wanted to go as Dad, which of course means he wanted to go as an overly vain, over rated, quasi architect who has a strange obsession with 2H pencils without erasers and faux hawks.

But then again, if every little boy had the choice between becoming a macho construction worker who gets to spend everyday out doors, a courageous cowboy who braves wild steeds and tames buffaloes, or an overworked design professional who spends his days debating over which shade of gray mortar best matches the gray shade of caulk, who wouldn't go with the architect? Really?

However, who better to teach a Jedi knight how to open a bag of fruits snacks by explaining the structural tendencies and most likely material failures of a plastic bag to the ninth degree. Seriously, what good would a contractor or a cowboy do for you in that situation?

Mindwashing in Mississippi

Papa is anxiously awaiting the day that Parker becomes a real Mississippi State Fan. In the mean time, he is employing a diverse curriculum of mind washing tactics to help make his vision a reality. You will see here in this photograph evidence of his efforts to brand both Parker and himself with Mississippi State paraphernalia. In this way Parker will come to associate all of his time with his Papa with Mississippi State Sports. He is also actively taking Parker to campus, showing him the sites and letting him watch all of the games (this may not sound like brain washing but if you saw how bad all of the teams are you would understand.) I am sure that these efforts will one day bear fruits, but in the meantime Parker just plays along and tries to not make a fuss (he wouldn't want to change Papa's life and outlook and attitudes after all.)

Escape From Fairgrounds

"OK, listen closely, I only have time to say this once. Mixed in with the feed is a key and a shiv. You can use them to get out. GET OUT!!!!!"