It's been a great week of vacation in Gulf Shores Al.

We weren't sure what to expect. The news reporters seemed to all be screaming, "Oil!". We considered going to the other coast when the oil leak began. I am glad we didn't change our plans.

There were very small amounts of tar balls and oil on the beach here this week. Maybe credit is due the cleanup crews which have been sifting the sand both with large machines and by hand. Could it be that there hasn't been very much oil impact on the beaches here at all?

The sad part of it is that the greatest impact here seems to be economic here in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This is a demonstration of the power of the media to falsely influence behavior in our people. The beach has not been crowded at all - the opposite, nearly baron.

Yesterday the beach flags were changed from red to yellow. I heard reports that the Health Department upgraded the swim advisory. They must have seen the same thing I saw.

We took some great pictures this week but cannot upload other than by cell phone. I plan to post after we get back home to our beloved high speed Internet.

The bottom line is this: if you ever wanted to vacation to the beach, now is your best opportunity. Not only will you find clean safe sand, but you will bring some needed and appreciated cash down here.

God bless,
Dadofmykids.

PS. Now it's time to go back to KnoxVegas. See ya.

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How do you keep six kids busy for 12 hours?

It was still morning when we thought of it.

Spur of the moment almost.

We decided to go to Nashville, about a three hour drive, to see Monday Night Raw live. That's a wrestling match for you non wrestling fans.

Here's a pic I snapped showing how the kids were captivated the whole show.

We got home around 3 am, but we had an "awwwwsome" time (The Miz was there) and made some really cool memories.

Remember to spend as much time with your family as you can.

God Bless,
Dadofmykids.

Fourth of July: Brasfield Style

He was overheard saying, "no, it's like this every night."

 

To celebrate Independence Day, Jilly cooked one of her famous meals, fit for a king and is court. All of our kids were here, plus Daniel's fiance, Kelli.  Ashliegh was here.  Diana brought her dogs for a swim, too. Later Deedee joined the fun. And Ryker.

One of the neighborhood kids was here and called his mom to ask her if he could eat with us. I guess his mom heard the party in the background.  He was overheard saying, "no, it's like this every night."  Really, he's not far from right. We like it like that.

We watched Twilight.  I napped.

As dusk approached, the excitement grew.  And at dark we began the fireworks.

It was a good day.

Be sure to click on the video clip.  It's short and very characteristic of what we were doing.

God Bless,
Dadofmykids

Brasfield Nation TNG

The first time Daniel has been home in a while, I had him up on a ladder installing a new light. He's so happy and proud to be expecting his first baby, our first grandchild, The Next Generation of The Brasfield Nation.

Jill is excited too. A few minutes ago, she looked up from the Touch and exclaimed "can't wait till February!"

I look around here and see my kids at various ages and corresponding stages and remember what it's all about. It's about them. It's not about making them happy or giving them everything they want. It's about being here with them and for them. Letting them see how they will act when they grow up. Loving each other.

Sometimes I just plain screw up in front of them. I hope they learn how to get passed the junk by seeing me do it.

There's nothing sweeter than a little baby.

God bless.

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