Check out this Fire (or, "Jon is Really Cool")

Sometimes, when I decide to post something on the blog, I can't help but feel I'm just doing it so I can brag about how cute my daughter is, or some other selfish pursuit I want everyone to know about. This isn't always the case, but sometimes it's spot-on. Now on with the show...I'm pretty good at lighting fires.



Other people are good at things like making money or saving money or skiing or running or biking...those are all great things to be good at, and I wouldn't mind being skilled in any of those areas...but making a fire...well I can really make 'em well. Here's how it's done:

First, you need some wood.

Then, you need a match.

Stack your wood in a pile.

Light it with a match.

Owen thought we could use some pine needles, which I thought was an EXCELLENT idea.

Close-up of the flames

There it goes...

Put more wood on it

And now you have a fire.

My fire-building skills are pretty much indisputable. Check out Marcella's relaxing skills. I might know how to make a fire, but she knows how to use one.

First, find a chair. I don't know who she stole this from, but she showed up at the fire with it.

Open it up

Scoot back...

Chill by the fire!

FIRE!!!

Sweeet........