BenSpark Family Adventures

  Photo-A-Day 2.0 #01605 Ever since my Black Belt Pre-Test on May 6th I have had Olecranon Bursitis or a swollen elbow. I described it as having elbows like Olive Oil is draw having elbows. Well, apparently this condition is also called Popeye elbow. It is very fitting. When it first happened I mentioned it to one of my instructors and they said that they have had that happen with their knees before. Said unless it hurts it should clear up on its own after a time. So, I gave it the guy week. You know, the week where you put up with it and figure it will go away on its own. It has not. So, today I went to the doctors to see about having it drained. They could drain it, however I would have to be in a splint for 2 weeks to prevent it from happening again. Do you know what is two weeks from tomorrow? My final Black Belt Test. There is no way I’m going to be in a splint and not using my right arm for two weeks leading up to that test. So, I now have a compression sleeve to put over tha...

  Photo-A-Day 2.0 #01604 Dad came up today to work more on the bathroom. He installed the trim around the door and the window in the bathroom. I gave the walls and ceiling a coat of primer to get them ready for painting. We’ll be painting the walls a nice green and the trim atrium white and the ceiling, a ceiling white. The bathroom continues to come together and is looking good.

  Photo-A-Day 2.0 #01603 We received a free review copy of Jim Benton’s Fann Club: Batman Squad. Opinions are our own. I’ve been a fan of Jim Benton’s humor for a long time now. I’ve had the privilege of interviewing him via Zoom and meeting him in person at a couple of comic book conventions over the years. The guy has an incredible sense of humor and he can use that for both kids and adults. Jim works on many of his own properties like the Catwad and Franny K. Stein series. His new series takes place in the DC Universe and centers on a kid named Ernest Fann. Fann Club: Batman Squad is a super silly look at one kids obsession with the cape crusader and how he tries to assemble his own club of people seeking to bring the justiest justice of all to his neighborhood. Ernest is well, earnest and a bit dim. He loves Batman and he along with his babysitter, best friend and dog try to protect their neighborhood from would be villains. Ernest has the code name Gerbilwing, Hi best friend i...

  Photo-A-Day 2.0 #01602 I found Andy playing with their VR set while wearing the Bob Ross wig from the Living Wax Museum. Sadly Andy was not playing some virtual painting game because that would be absolutely perfect considering the wig.

  Photo-A-Day 2.0 #01601 I saw this pen on amazon.com and figured I’d pick up a set of these for myself and the kids. I knew that they would enjoy them and they did. I thought that they would be cool to display and to use while they create their little projects. Eva can use them during next year’s Steampunk festival. And it might be fun for her to use in a cosplay or something.

  Photo-A-Day 2.0 #01600 We received a free copy of the new cookbook by Tara Theoharis, Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook for review. Opinions are my own. When your kids are into Minecraft and also have a passion for the kitchen it is a total no brainer to pick up Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook. I was asked if I wanted to review this and I jumped at the chance because my son loves both cooking and Minecraft. Andy got a whole night to showcase their cooking talents (with some help from Allison). Andy made 4 things from the cookbook. We were able to enjoy 3 of them tonight and tomorrow we will get to enjoy the fourth item. For our main course Andy made the Chicken Jockey Sandwich. This was a chicken breast sandwich on a brioche bun with provolone and bacon plus tomato and lettuce. You could also add pesto to the sandwich. I’m not a big fan of pesto but I did add a little. I enjoyed it more without the pesto. But that is personal preference. Andy also ma...

  Photo-A-Day 2.0 #01599 On Saturdays I have to go to the office. Because I do not want to go to the office because it is a pointless waste of time I often get myself treats to get through the nights there. Tonight I went with the chocolate éclair frozen treat. I got a box of them and hopefully they will still be here next weekend when I come in to work, too. Although I did tell my cousin that he could have one and maybe he’ll stick to having one. Otherwise they probably will be gone next weekend. It is pointless to come to the office because everything I do for my job can 100% be done from home.