Monthly Archives: June 2007
Father’s Day Ice Cream (Mess) [Funny]
It being Father’s Day and all, the fam went out for a little dessert last night to our local Marble Slab Creamery. Emma and Layla both got giant (but broken up) gumballs in their ice cream, Speed got gummi bears, … Continue reading
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Weddings Are Far Off In My Future–Right? [Family]
On Saturday evening, the whole family attended the wedding of Holly’s cousin. It was a very nice wedding and a great (though long) reception. Emma was completely worn out by the time we left, but both she and Layla got … Continue reading
Gymnastics Camp [Emma]
It being summer and all, it is time for the near-endless parade of camps to commence. First up–Madysen and Speed say because she’s the favorite–is Emma at Gymnastics Camp this past week. It was just down the street at the … Continue reading
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Whirlyball Is Awesome [Funny]
Now that you know that, you may be asking: “What is Whirlyball?” Good question. Wikipedia explains here; Whirlyball.com explains here. Essentially, it’s a team sport played in bumper car-like vehicles using jai alai-like scoops to score the whiffle ball into … Continue reading
Baseball/Softball Really Do End [Layla/Emma]
Last week, I wasn’t sure that the rain would stop long enough to ever finish Layla’s and Speed’s respective seasons. With four games scheduled for this past week and no real rain in the forecast, I was hopeful. On Monday … Continue reading
What Are Three Movies I’ve Never Watched In My Kitchen? [Movies]
I’ve been fortunate recently in that I haven’t had to travel too much, which, unfortunately, cuts down on my movie watching. But a recent trip allowed me to catch a couple of movies in flight. (Don’t worry about me, I … Continue reading
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Practicing His Ninja Skills [Office]
On a normal day, Speed can be observed talking and remonstrating continuously. I know this is true in part because I’ve seen him eat and I’ve seen his behavioral report from school. But it never fails that while at the … Continue reading
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Emma and Layla Refine Their Fish-Like Qualities [Swimming]
Seeing as we now have a pool, swimming ability–namely, the ability to not drown–is more paramount than ever. So, Holly put Emma and Layla into some private swim lessons with a former high school swimmer (and recent OU alumna) this … Continue reading
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It Only Feels Like Baseball/Softball Season Is Over [Layla/Speed]
During the last two years, Dallas has experienced drought-like conditions in the spring and summers. So it’s hard for me to complain about the amazing amount of rain we’ve received over the last two months. Nevertheless, it has played considerable … Continue reading
Memorial Day Soccer–and More–Concludes [Soccer]
Recall that Madysen’s soccer team made it all the way to the North American Memorial Day Cup’s final in the U-14 age group only to have the final postponed because of weather. After much discussion about makeup dates, they actually … Continue reading
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