Tonight I introduced my twins to an age-old Bybee family tradition. After dinner, I turned the TV on and my kids watched their very first episode of The Honeymooners. Some of my fondest childhood memories are the times my family would gather in the den to watch classic episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and The Honeymooners. I love these shows, especially The Honeymooners. I still say Art Carney’s Ed Norton is funniest character in television history.

I chose the episode entitled “The Golfer” for Joshua and Abby Kate’s first viewing. Here’s the classic scene from the episode; when Art Carney said, “Hello, ball!” and my kids both snickered, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that they have Bybee blood coursing through their veins. I know it’s just a TV show, but there’s something special and familial about passing down little traditions like this. I look forward to many more nights of “Hello, ball!” in our family.