Monthly Archives: January 2007
Sons and Lovers–Eh [Books]
So I’ve been trying to read D.H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers for about a week now, but I just can’t get into it. I have a personal rule that no matter how much I dislike a book, I must finish … Continue reading
Blackwatch Friendly Games [Speed]
Reports are that while Madysen and I were cruising around Los Angeles this past weekend in 70 degree weather, Speed was playing friendly games in freezing weather here in Dallas. All three of the teams they played were better than … Continue reading
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Celtic Cup–Day Two [Soccer]
Despite Royal’s two wins on Saturday (and my big time win in Screw Your Neighbor against the other parents Saturday night), Royal needed to win their final group game Sunday morning to advance to the semifinal because of tiebreakers. They … Continue reading
Celtic Cup–Game One Photos [Soccer]
When we showed up to the first game on Sunday morning, they had pictures from the first Saturday game for sale. I bought several–if you buy one, the rest are thrown in for pennies–which are below, but this first one … Continue reading
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100 Days Of School [Emma]
Today was the 100th day of school so far this year. To commemorate the occasion, Emma’s kindergarten class had a party. Also, each child made a shirt. Emma chose to make her’s with 100 hearts on it.
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Madysen Busts A Rhyme [Funny]
When the kids and I were out running errands the other day (before we headed to Celtic Cup), Madysen was telling a story when she tried to find a word that rhymes with “chalupa.” After a quick pause, she blurted … Continue reading
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Celtic Cup–Game Two [Soccer]
After winning the first game this morning, Royal played its second game (after Bonnet and I filled up on In-N-Out Burger for lunch) against Eagles from Camarillo, CA. They were an extremely aggressive, extremely physical (though shy of dirty) team. … Continue reading
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Celtic Cup–Underway [Soccer]
Madysen looks to be feeling better and ready for the tournament to begin against stiff competition. Sting Royal 94 played their first game this morning against FRAMCQ Green. They didn’t play too well–it was their first game in two months. … Continue reading
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I Guess It Only Feels Like Emma Is The Star Of The Week Every Week [School]
When we came back from Christmas Break, Emma was to be the “Star of the Week” in her kindergarten class. As such, she had to make a poster about herself. So she and I started looking at pictures on the … Continue reading
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Tivo And Holly [Funny]
Holly is no real friend of technology. When I was hooking up the VCR for the kids Disney films, Holly was puzzled as to why I was routing the cable through the VCR—which has been the standard installation for twenty … Continue reading
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