Category Archives: Family
Summer Is Underway; Marathon Is Almost Here [Running]
It’s been quite around here for a while. I’m kind of done with the archive thing, having put up the archives from January to April 2006. Just a few loose ends to clean up, I think/hope. I’m still catching my … Continue reading
It’s Here, Baccalaureate is Really Here [School]
Really hard to believe we’ve gotten this far. Seems like not too long ago, Madysen was still my baby girl–and she listened to at least a portion of what I said. But this evening, she’ll officially graduate from high school. … Continue reading
Family Dinner Suggests Graduation is Nigh [Madysen]
Last Saturday evening–following our shooting expedition–our family met up with Holly’s parents, Kim’s family, and Karen, Dan, and Uncle Ed for a graduation dinner in honor of Madysen. She picked Villa-O, her favorite place that I have personally sworn off–except … Continue reading
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The Family That Shoots Together Knows Whom Not To Anger? [Family]
Last weekend, Speed and I took spent in the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation Lone Star Classic XVII. In the hopes of avoiding looking like complete fools, we headed to the range a few days before. Emma went along for the … Continue reading
Crawfish For The Army Man [Family]
Last week, Holly’s nephew, Logan, was in town, back from active duty. So they had a get together, and he wanted to have a crawfish boil. This being their first boil, the water took about two hours longer to reach … Continue reading
Probably Not Worth The Effort: Super Bowl XLV [Football]
I consume sports copiously. And when it comes to the NFL, Holly can attest that I rarely miss a game on TV, though I rarely attend games. But since the Super Bowl was coming to town, I shortly considered trying … Continue reading
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Defensive Driving Now Encouraged In Your Area [Birthdays]
It seems like only a year ago that I survived Madysen turning 16 and getting her license. But I’m happy to report that Speed turned 16 two weeks ago, passed his test, and has not even scratched the paint on … Continue reading
Football (With Trips To Norman) Is Back, Baby! [OU]
The kids have started back to school and Speed is doing his thing on the gridiron, so it must be time for college football. We have season tickets again, and with six home games, each kid will get a turn … Continue reading
Emma’s Summer Adventures [Vacations?]
Emma didn’t visit any international destinations this summer, but that doesn’t mean she didn’t have her own adventures. As a glutton, Holly’s dad took Emma along with her cousins Carli and Noah to Branson and Silver Dollar City for a … Continue reading
Family Weddings: Dancing [Funny]
Family weddings are always fun. (Think I’m supposed to say this.) And earlier this month we attended Holly’s nephew Logan’s wedding at the Cowboys Golf Course. Nice ceremony and reception, though I must mention that it was troubling having to … Continue reading
