Monthly Archives: November 2007
Two Teenagers: World’s End Upon Us [Birthdays]
It has been crazy enough with Madysen as a teen these last thirteen months, but today marks a new day in that adventure: Speed is now a teenager too. Lord help us. Of course, he’s already got the grubby haircut … Continue reading
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Thug Hockey, Sci-Fi Crime, And Bumbling Babel [Movies]
I’ve always been a bit of a physical soccer player, but as I’ve gotten older and my speed has diminished, physical play has taken a more prominent role in my game. Commensurate with that, I’ve heard a few opponents refer … Continue reading
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Gymnastics Finale [Emma]
The last two weeks have signaled the winding down of the fall–Madysen, Emma, and Layla all had their final soccer games, Speed had his final football and lacrosse games, and last night, Emma had her final gymnastics class. We’re kind … Continue reading
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The Little Girls Get Some Ink [School]
I mentioned that we went to the girls’ school carnival last month. A couple of weeks later, this picture ran in the Park Cities People.
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Fall Lacrosse Tournament II [Speed]
Following his final football game on Tuesday, Speed had his second and final lacrosse tournament of the fall. It was played in our old stomping ground Plano, which only served to remind how glad I am that we moved closer … Continue reading
7th Grade Football Ends [Speed]
I’m a little behind here, but two Tuesdays ago, Speed had his final away football game. And when I say “away,” I mean like college football away game. They played in Denison, which is about 80+ miles away. Neither Holly … Continue reading
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Our Little Van Goghs (Let’s Not Make Any Ear Jokes) [School]
These came home from school a few weeks ago–self-portraits done by Emma and Layla. They are both very interesting. I’m really surprised at how much effort Emma put into her’s, especially the background. I’m not so surprised that she wrote … Continue reading
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Layla’s Last Outdoor Game Of The Fall [Soccer]
On Sunday afternoon–which was a beautiful afternoon, by the way–Layla had her last outdoor game of the fall season. I think they’ve only won one game all season (which is more than I can say for Madysen), but Layla’s had … Continue reading
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Bees And Teeth [Movies]
Why is it that I’m willing to see kid movies in my 30s, yet Madysen and Speed look at me as though I’m crazy at the very idea that they might want to see it. (Obviously, I understand that they … Continue reading
Some Kids Are Getting Too Big To Cuddle, Everyone Else Trick Or Treats [Holidays]
Wednesday night was the big night for the little girls–not so much for Madysen and Speed. Layla, the witch, Emma, the cowgirl, and I went out to conjure/rustle up candy. Meanwhile, Madysen–dressed in her high school soccer uniform, how original–went … Continue reading
