Monthly Archives: July 2006
Free Skate [Skating]
The kids and I went to the mall’s ice skating rink on Saturday. Layla and Emma have been taking lessons for the last couple of months. This was Madysen’s and Speed’s first time on the ice since we moved from … Continue reading
Why I Need An Apple [Technology]
I mentioned at the start of this blog that I had held off for a long time starting this project because I was thinking of switching to an Apple computer. I would still prefer to take the switch, and here … Continue reading
Posted in Emma, Family, Funny, Layla, Madysen, Me, Speed, Technology
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Happy Birthday Emma! [Birthday]
Today is Emma’s big birthday–she is now five years old. We are not having a party today though because all of the kids are in Houston with my parents. They did go to Chuck E. Cheese tonight to celebrate. We’ll … Continue reading
July 4th [Holiday]
As a huge American Revolution/Founding Father buff, this is a big day. Having spent one 4th on The Mall while in law school, this is one of those days that I do wish we lived in D.C. Of course, it … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Holidays, Me, Rant
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Back to Oklahoma–Again Only For Some [Travel]
Obviously, Holly and the kids didn’t get enough of Oklahoma last week (Does anyone ever get enough of Oklahoma? Nevermind. Don’t answer that.), so they headed back on Sunday. This time they went to grandparents to pick corn. As they … Continue reading
Layla’s First Ever Indoor Soccer Game [Soccer]
On Saturday, Layla played indoor soccer for the first time, filling in on a friend’s team. She had a great time but the scoreboard didn’t go in her favor. But first, a bit of irony. On Friday night, Layla practiced … Continue reading
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North Texas Soccer Is Out Of Control [Soccer]
I think I’ve mentioned before that North Texas Soccer is both good and bad. Good in that it is one of the most competitive regions in the country for youth soccer. Bad in that it is one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Disappointing People, Madysen, Soccer, Speed
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Oklahoma Bound–But Only For Some [Travel]
Two weekends ago, Holly gathered all the kids together and headed to Norman to spend a few days with her parents. Well kinda, Madysen actually spent Saturday through Wednesday at the University of Oklahoma (Boomer! Sooner!) Striker Camp. She had … Continue reading
Father’s Day Gifts Abound [Funny]
So the kids gave me “Dad’s Wonderful Coupon Book with Amazing Savings” for Father’s Day. It includes some real bargains. From all the kids: “Free car wash includes a free wash, rinse, and dry for car and tire. Everything is … Continue reading
Father’s Day [Funny]
It was a busy week–what with some work and a lot of World Cup going on–but Father’s Day went pretty well at our house. Three World Cup games, Layla’s final softball game (with a home run), and dinner at P.F. … Continue reading
