HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSIE!!!!!!!!!

Before we get to our post, I would like to remind you that while I’ve reached my goal, that doesn’t mean you can’t still give. There’s still time to join me in my fight against Alzheimer’s. Don’t wait… give now… Give here.

So… guess who has a little two year old girl? That’s right, Me.  Susie turns two years old today. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were in the “hospital” trying to watch a little NFL football and have a baby. Then again, it pretty much was yesterday that we were in the “hospital” having Daniel, so maybe that’s what I’m thinking about. Anyway, Susie is a great little girl and I’m the luckiest guy in the world to have her.

She had her birthday party this past Sunday. I would like to thank all of you who were able to make it. I understand that some people were unable to make it. My friend Danny (yes, that Danny) told me he was going to be there… but he wasn’t there. The Wife wanted me to give him a hard time on here about that, but I’m not going to. Why? Because early on at the party Jeremy told me the news that Lattimore is out for the season. It was at that moment that I knew Danny was in a dark room in the fetal position crying about how in a one week period his Revolutionary War Heroes lost his two favorite players (Garcia, for good and Lattimore for the season). I figured he’d be in no position to play with Susie at her party.

It’s too bad he couldn’t make it because he missed seeing The Wife hobble around because apparently, she is unable to walk into that little house by the playground in front of the church without hurting her foot. I, of course, was the perfect husband and brought her “shoe” (the one she got the last time she hurt her foot) to her so she could stay at the party. After the party, her parents took the kids with them so I could take The Wife to our after-hours doctor’s office to get her foot x-rayed. Yep… forget about my plans for the night… I had to sit and listen to her try to explain how she hurt her foot so bad walking up a ramp. Oh, and she also tried to explain how she got a speeding ticket earlier in the day. Honestly, speeding on a Sunday?! You’ve GOT to be kidding me. We ended up being at the doctor’s office for about 3 hours (because they forgot we were there… really, they did). Anyway, here are a couple of pictures from Sunday.

I mean really, we had to go to the doctor for this? Rub a little dirt on it and get back in the party!

Susie taking a break at her party to take a pic with her big sister Mary Ruth and her little brother Daniel.

She LOVES the doggy (Dach) she got from Aunt Yvonne and Uncle George and the baby doll (Mary) she got from Nana and Da.

The I’m just sayin... Football Predictions Results

High School
James Island at Goose Creek – I picked Goose Creek to win this game and I was RIGHT! James Island lost, 0-56.

Summerville vs. Wando – I picked Summerville to win and I was RIGHT! The Green Wave won, 21-10.

Ashley Ridge at Beaufort – I picked Ashley Ridge to win this game and I was RIGHT! Ashley Ridge won, 35-31.

Dorman at Mauldin – I picked Mauldin to win this game and I was WRONG! Dorman pulled off the win, 50-0.

College
#15USC at Mississippi State –I picked the Revolutionary War Heroes to win this game and I was RIGHT! USC won, 14-12.

#8Clemson at Maryland – I picked Clemson to win this game and I was RIGHT! Clemson won, 56-45. WOW! What a game! By the way, Maryland wore all red uniforms… not bad. Not great, but not bad. That QB for them was pretty good, too.

Navy at Rutgers – I picked Rutgers to win this game and I was RIGHT! Navy lost, 20-21.

CSU at VMI – I picked VMI to win this game and I was RIGHT! CSU lost, 17-21.

Wyoming vs. UNLV – I picked Wyoming to win this game and I was RIGHT! Wyoming won, 41-14.

Appalachian State at The Citadel – I picked Appalachian State to win this game and I was RIGHT! Appalachian State won, 49-42.

NFL
Pittsburgh vs. Jacksonville - I picked the Steelers to win this game and I was RIGHT! Pittsburgh won, 17-13.

Miami at New York Jets – I picked the J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets! to win this game and I was RIGHT! Miami lost, 6-24.

I’m just sayin… Football Prediction Record

High School: 25-6

College: 31-6

NFL: 6-5

Overall: 62-17


Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Brigadier General Frederick W. Castle (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 24, 1944 in Germany. His citation reads:

He was air commander and leader of more than 2,000 heavy bombers in a strike against German airfields on 24 December 1944. En route to the target, the failure of 1 engine forced him to relinquish his place at the head of the formation. In order not to endanger friendly troops on the ground below, he refused to jettison his bombs to gain speed maneuverability. His lagging, unescorted aircraft became the target of numerous enemy fighters which ripped the left wing with cannon shells. set the oxygen system afire, and wounded 2 members of the crew. Repeated attacks started fires in 2 engines, leaving the Flying Fortress in imminent danger of exploding. Realizing the hopelessness of the situation, the bail-out order was given. Without regard for his personal safety he gallantly remained alone at the controls to afford all other crewmembers an opportunity to escape. Still another attack exploded gasoline tanks in the right wing, and the bomber plunged earthward. carrying Gen. Castle to his death. His intrepidity and willing sacrifice of his life to save members of the crew were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

Lieutenant Guy Wilkinson Stuart Castle (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 21-22, 1914 during engagements of Vera Cruz.. His citation reads:

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion, Lt. Castle was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. In seizing the customhouse, he encountered for many hours the heaviest and most pernicious concealed fire of the entire day, but his courage and coolness under trying conditions were marked.

Ordinary Seaman John Hugh Catherwood (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 24, 1911 on the island of Basilan, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:

While attached to the U.S.S. Pampang, Catherwood was one of a shore party moving in to capture Mundang, on the island of Basilan, Philippine Islands, on the morning of 24 September 1911. Advancing with the scout party to reconnoiter a group of nipa huts close to the trail, Catherwood unhesitatingly entered the open area before the huts, where his party was suddenly taken under point-blank fire and charged by approximately 20 enemy Moros coming out from inside the native huts and from other concealed positions. Struck down almost instantly by the outlaws' deadly fire, Catherwood, although unable to rise, rallied to the defense of his leader and fought desperately to beat off the hostile attack. By his valiant effort under fire and in the face of great odds, Catherwood contributed materially toward the destruction and rout of the enemy.