Category Archives: Friends
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
A Blood And Tree Guts Weekend At The Crossing [Speed]
We all know that I’m an old softy. So when Speed asked about me taking him and a bunch of friends down to my parents’ place in the middle of nowhere, I said that I was happy to. I had … Continue reading
Chicken And Comedy: An Evening [Friends]
Last Friday, Layla and I were invited to join a group of school friends and dads to attend a Chick-Fil-A fan event. Riding to/from the event in a limo bus was nice (complete with a rose for each girl). Of … Continue reading
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
More Ginger On The Continent Pics [Vacations]
So I’ve been able to round up photos from the other cameras that people had on Speed’s vacation to Italy this summer. And since there is a lot of new stuff and today is Speed’s 16th birthday (his driving test … Continue reading
Another International Traveler? [Vacations]
Speed wasn’t the only kid in the house to get their passport stamped for the first time this summer. Just after Speed returned from Italy, Layla left for a week in the Bahamas with her friend Sophia. They were on … Continue reading
Ginger In The Italian Water! [Vacation]
Speed had a great opportunity this summer, and he took it! Progress. He is friends with twin brothers who were going to Italy with their parents for two weeks. And they invited him and one other kid to go along. … Continue reading
Ridin’ And Ropin’: Rodeo [Emma]
About a month ago, Emma went with her friend Claire K.–she always calls her Claire K., even when no one else is there–to the Fort Worth rodeo. They were kind enough to send over some photos.
Finally Getting Along With Santa [Emma]
There was a time, not so long ago, that Emma and Santa had an estranged relationship. She was a fan, but of a distant nature. Please bring presents, but no group pictures. I’m happy to report that all that seems … 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