Life and Times of the Sharp Family

Bres and Colby on the "Wild Africa Path" at the Binder Park Zoo I don't think that I have ever had a more interesting and fun zoo trip than the one we just completed. It wasn't monumental in the fact that it was Breslin's first zoo experience, because we did go last summer. It was significant because he really understood what was going on and was SO excited. Upon entering the zoo, one can see that peacocks are allowed to roam the grounds freely. These peacocks are very gentle. People don't bother them and they don't bother people, but as I'm sure you'll agree, Breslin is not your garden-variety person. As soon as we set him down on the cobblestone walkway, he was off. He chased those poor peacocks all over the place. He was on a mission to get one, too. It wasn't a curious, hesitant sort of chasing. It was a bee-line type movement complete with much shouting and pointing. This peacock was safe...it found a fenced off area Breslin couldn't...

My grandpa Stuart, dad, and brother Evan. Notice how the height increases in subsequent generations. :) To me, nothing marks the beginning of summer like Father's day. Since I can remember, members of my dad's side of the family have gotten together, no matter the distance or the obligations and have enjoyed the day together eating grilled food, talking, and relaxing. I get a weird sense of pride on Father's day, especially since I'm not a father. I feel proud to have such an awesome legacy on the Stuart side of fathers. My Grandpa Stuart should go down in history as the best grandpa in the entire universe and my dad, althouigh far away, was an amazing role model to me. My dad and I were ridiculously close when I was younger, as we spent over 2 hours together daily in the car driving me to gymnastics and back. I miss him greatly every day. I also feel thankful to have such a great father-in-law who is always there for us. Rob Sharp, Sr. fixes our vehicles, watches our ...