THE TRUE STORY OF "CHUCK" & "SHERMAN"

A GREAT STORY! AMAZING AND TRUE!

*This is a story about our good friend Sharon and Sherman - - it’s a riot!*

Once upon a time, there was a man named “Chuck”, who lived in a small town in Central Illinois. He was always getting mistaken for another man named “Sherman” (who lived in the same small town for many years). At the Bradley University basketball games, people would walk by Chuck and say "Hey Sherman", but Chuck had no idea who Sherman was.

Last year - Sherman's Mom needed her ditch cleaned out in front of her house and she called the township to get it cleaned. Chuck - who works for the township, showed up to clean out the ditch. Sherman's mom thought it was Sherman (her own son) and went outside to talk to him - only to find it was Chuck. She just stared at him and finally Chuck said, “Don't tell me - you know Sherman” - and she said "I'm Sherman's Mom". Chuck about died. Also, Cara (Sherman’s daughter) has been hanging out with her friends on the river and Chuck has a boat. All of Cara's friends were talking to Chuck like it was Sherman. One of her friends said hey I was just talking to your Dad - and Cara said that's not my Dad! But the day Chuck wore a do rag to the river, even Cara thought it was her dad.

So Sherman and his wife Sharon have been hearing about Chuck for a long time - but had no idea who he was.

This year when Sharon and Sherman went to the Blues Festival, Chuck was walking through the crowd and Sharon spotted Chuck and said to Sherman, "Oh My God - that has got to be Chuck". So of course, Sherman stood up and yelled "Hey Chuck". He turns around and starts laughing.

Sherman and Sharon can't believe how much they look alike. Sharon says that in person and in full view they even look more alike-

(they even have the same shape).

Sherman and Chuck are now best buds. Below is the picture Sharon took last Friday when Chuck and his wife walked in the door of a bar they were all at. Sharon says she’s going to get Chuck a t-shire that says,

“I AM NOT SHERMAN”

They call Chuck the Sherminator at work. Chuck said Sherman must be a good guy because no one has ever come up and punched him.

And . . they all now live happily ever after!

Sherman (on left) - Chuck (on right)

THE LAND OF "OZ"

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! (boo!)

Boys GONE WILD - **bowling night - (Mike, Brian, Mark, Matt & Steve) Live Video - only on Teri's blog! :)

Amazing the different styles of this complex sport! Here's a few from Monday Bowlers, but many more (I think the entire Elrod Family) - - just got movie's of a few "pickin' up their spares" . . reactions are great. . .especially Brian's (**editors note: Colts lost on Monday - Brian was watching at the bowling alley) Although the phrase is "kick it" on bowling night, the different styles deserved their own names, therefore I took the liberty of putting titles to the videos (I can do this since I took the videos). You truly have to kick on each person and watch the different styles of bowling! After being an observer on Monday, I realize how much better my time is now being spent on Monday nights (I used to be in this league). But, also as an observer - - I realized how much fun they are all having. . . so guess the money is well spent for the night out! Enjoy the videos!

First up . . Mike (THE KICKER)

Next up Brian (mad -Colts lost!) *THE SAD ONE**

Markie Boy - **THE SLIDER**

Steve Bowling - (notice they all have one pin?) *RIPPIN' IT*

Matt (300 bowler- - hummm - a strike? only one? - Start 'um YOUNG)

**THE CONFIDENT ONE*** (or . . the cocky one)

My Icelandic Grandchildren!

Here are pictures of Anna's two boys. How adorable are they?

Palmi

Palmi & big brother Arnor

Sandy's Birthday - Pumpkin Decorating Contest

The Pumpkin Decorating was alot of fun - Here are the results after they were all lit up!

Sandy & Nina's pumpkin resembled the Bonnie & Clyde car!

Steve taking in all the fun


Nina and Sandy working with the drill!



Casey working on his master piece - - FIRST PRIZE! - (scroll down to see the end result!)

Teri with her "Sad Cub" pumpkin (3rd prize)

Teri working on carving out the nose.

Sad Cub all lit up!

Sandy & Nina's holey pumpkin - -but very pretty when lit up - (2nd prize)

First Prize - Casey's USC Trojan

The Pumpkin contestants with their works of art!

Everyone hard at work - Sandy's "Birthday Banner" in the background

Such concentration!

Sandy peeling the pumpkin seeds away from the "goo" so she can bake them - yummy!

Also . . it was Daniel's homecoming dance night.

Here's Sandy & Daniel before his departure to the dance.

Our other Grandchildren (whom we love dearly!)

Ethan (What a cutie)

Brooklyn (watch out Paris - -here she comes)

Aubrey - - An angel who plays rough! (an Olympic person maybe??)

Michelle's Baby Shower

Lindsay Roberts hosted Michelle's Bridal shower on Sunday. It was a great turnout, with many needed things for little Logan. Thank you to all who attended. Thanks also to Lindsay who hosted. It was a great time. Won't be long now - - (I am reminded as the Fall like weather creeps in. )
That's all for now - -