Apple Juice Meets Toe

Some bystanders said they could hear the cursing for miles. Yes Monday was a trying time in the Armstrong household. While pulling a brand new completely full 1 gallon of Costco's finest apple juice out of the refrigerator, Jessica attention was diverted for a Milli-second. Just enough time for the apple juice to slip from her Kung-Fu grip and fall almost 6 feet landing directly on her toe.

Luckily Chase only repeats certain words that his parents mutter but I think even at his young age, he knew better than to repeat any words muttered from Jessica. Nolan thankfully has only begun to attempt the English language, we believe his native tongue is a mix between Swahili and German.

Although the apple juice crushed Jessica's toe and left a bruise over a majority of her foot, she thankfully was still able to make it to the gym that day. Tomorrow, her plans include running 5 miles and chasing the kids around the house.

The Winds Are Blowin'

In what some are calling natures fury at it's best, Monday night's storm proved to be more than Chase and Nolan could tolerate.

Resembling a Southern California fire, dust, (as seen in the picture to the right), rain, lightning, thunder, and wind whipping at speeds in excess of 60mph. were some of the exciting activities of the night. After recent storms during this years monsoon season, Chase was quoted today saying "Uh-Oh Dad, it looks like another tree is blowing right over in our backyard." When asked for his thoughts about the storm, Nolan said, "Purple..."

Georgia Bound

It is official! The Armstrong's have just reported in an exclusive that they are truly on their way to Georgia. February 12, 2003 marked 270 years since General James Oglethorpe and his shipload of settlers reached their new home and founded the colony of Georgia. The last of the 13 British colonies on the Atlantic seaboard, Georgia was founded on February 12, 1733 at the present site of the city of Savannah.

When asked how they were going to cope with the drastic change from desert living in the west, Jessica Armstrong was quoted saying, "Well Y'All I think we ought bee goin' to the Waffle House and gettin ourselves some bisketz." We were unable to reach Governor Sonny Perdue of Georgia for comment on his feelings of the Armstrong move.

Most Like Grandma J

Amongst other summertime activities, the new favorite around the Armstrong household involves popsicles, being outside, and the hose. (In that order!!) Yes there is definitely a reason that Jessica Armstrong was voted "Most like Grandma J." The zero tolerance rule has always been in effect for anything that drips, drops, crumbles, or leaks in the Armstrong home. Therefore, the only place Chase and Nolan will be eating anything like a popsicle this summer will be outdoors.

However the story does not end there. Only after enjoying their sticky melting treat were the Armstrong boys introduced to the outdoor shower/bath. Instead of leading the boys upstairs for their usual evening bath, they were quickly stripped down of all clothing and given an outdoor shower (shampoo and all) surely Grandma J. would have been proud!

BIG J CONSPIRACY???

In what may prove to be one of the largest conspiracies to hit the United States in the last decade, you will only hear about it here first. July 4th, 2007. Some have said that it was the unofficial first day of the Jergensen family reunion. However, when a large group of family members decided to celebrate their 4th of July at Big J's, to their alarm, the small restaurant was closed.

Then to top it off, the official first day of the Jergensen family reunion almost came to a complete hault and shut down when the news of Big J's milkshake machine being broken was brought to their attention. Could this be a conspiracy against the well known Jergensen family, or just a coincidence? You make the choice!

Two Kids Eager For Vacation

"Safety First!" Are the words uttered by the Mother of Chase and Nolan Armstrong. The two toe headed toddlers get ready for a week on the indomitable Snake River. When asked how they feel about wearing their new river apparel, Chase said, "I like it really really!" Nolan with a nodding head said, "OOHHHAAAEEEAA!"

The two kids are counting down the minutes until they can actually go outside without having to withstand the 114 degree weather. Chase mentioned, "Only one more sleepy time until we get to go to IIIDAAAAAHO!"

Planned activities include, Fishing, Hiking, Sight Seeing, Floating, and River Rafting...and more Fishing.

Is 35 The New 25?

A Question for the Masses-

Is 35 the new 25? Scholars, Politicians, Pro-Athletes, and Hip-hop Artists agree that 35 is the new 25.

Luckily in 6 short days Hank Armstrong will be able to find out if this rings true. Saturday July 7th will be his 12,775 day celebration of living here in the good ol' USA.

Some other notable birthday celebrations which occur on July 7th are Giuseppe Piazzi, Italian astronomer, Joseph-Marie Jacquard, French inventor, Ludwig Ganghofer, German writer, Robert A. Heinlein, American writer, Revilo P. Oliver, American professor, Gian Carlo Menotti, Italian-born composer, Ezzard Charles, American heavyweight boxer, Pierre Cardin, French fashion designer, David McCullough, American historian and author, Ringo Starr, English drummer and singer, Howard Rheingold, American author, Rob Townsend, English drummer, Shelley Duvall, American actress, Len Barker, American baseball player, Jessica Hahn, American model, Kevin A. Ford, American NASA astronaut, Jorja Fox, American actress, Erik Zabel, German cyclist, Deidre Downs, American beauty queen, Michelle Kwan, American figure skater, Cassidy, American rapper, Kaci Brown, American singer, and most notably Liz Jergensen, American Mother, Pedicurist, Jogger and Rapper.

One side note to mention is that Saturday marks 07/07/07 which to some is supposed to be the luckiest day of the year. We will report back on lucky things happening that day...