Monthly Archives: March 2008
First Playoff Game: Success [Madysen]
As of the last varsity soccer update, they had to win their final regular season game to qualify for the playoffs. I’m happy to report that they won 3-1 over Frisco Liberty. Madysen missed the game as she and the … Continue reading
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Trying To Remain Above The Fog: An Aside [Dallas]
I normally wouldn’t even mention this, but whatever. Last Tuesday–the week after snow week–Dallas was covered by a super soupy fog. Not really all that interesting, I agree. But then my assistant sent me these pictures taken from the 43rd … Continue reading
Becks Really Does Come To Town: MLS [Soccer]
You may recall–I realize you probably really don’t, but let’s continue–that last summer Layla, Emma, and I hosted a large group of people to see FC Dallas host the LA Galaxy, where Becks was a no-show. To make amends, FC … Continue reading
Wipe Away The Tears: More High School Soccer [Madysen]
Apparently, I jumped the gun on “crying” earlier this week about Madysen’s last school game of the year. Following the end of the JV season, she–along with a couple of other girls–was brought up to the varsity squad for the … Continue reading
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Tears Of Sadness And Joy: JV Soccer And Lacrosse [Madysen/Speed]
Okay, no real tears, but Monday was Madysen’s last JV game this year. They played 5A Flower Mound Marcus. Last month, they beat the freshman team 3-0. This go-round was a pretty entertaining game that ended 1-1. Madysen kind of … Continue reading
Snow, Soccer, And Lacrosse Make For An Odd Mix [Madysen/Speed]
Madysen had two JV games scheduled for this week, but because of the odd weather we experienced, only one was played. Monday’s game versus The Colony was cancelled because of the snow forecast. On Friday, they played Little Elm, who … Continue reading
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Okay, This Is Getting Ridiculous [Farmington]
As you know, we live in Dallas and it is currently the first week of March. So why then is it snowing at our house? And twice in one week? Okay, so there was no accumulation at our house on … Continue reading
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Layla’s 9th Birthday [Birthdays]
So Tuesday was Layla’s 9th Birthday. While her party is yet to come, we did have a little family celebration that night. Her choice for dinner? Stouffer’s Lasagna. Seriously. I half jokingly suggested this for dinner a couple of weeks … Continue reading
Layla Likes The Number Nine [Funny]
Boy is Holly getting old. It doesn’t seem like it, but nine years ago today Layla was born. Some festivities are planned for tonight, others for this weekend. But she was very excited that as she went to sleep last … Continue reading
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Biography Day Redux [Layla]
You may remember my initial–and griping–coverage of Layla’s Biography Day a few weeks ago. Well, I’m back with more. First, one additional photo in her Abraham Lincoln “costume.” And then the star-making video: There’s really no argument; that’s everything you … Continue reading
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