Category Archives: Madysen
A Quick Note About Disappointing Coaches [Soccer]
It’s been a year since Madysen’s high school soccer career ended–as a junior–with a playoff shootout loss. Prior to her decision to discontinue, I had been hoping that he senior campaign would be a fun and memorable assault on a … Continue reading
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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
Mardi Gras And Cinco De Mayo Have Something In Common [Dance]
A couple Saturday’s ago, Madysen and Speed went–separately–to the Hi-Lites dance. The theme was something to do with holidays, so Madysen went as, gulp, Mardi Gras, Speed as Cinco de Mayo. Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to locate any pictures on … Continue reading
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SKA, SKA [School]
Madysen will graduate from high school in three short months. Just thinking about that gives me a migraine. But for Madysen, it’s no big deal. She’ll figure it all out later. Don’t be such a downer, Dad. Anyway, Holly and … Continue reading
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Madysen And Speed Get Gussied Up: Ball [Dance]
A couple weekends ago, Madysen and Speed went–separately–to the Junior Symphony Ball at Eddie Deen’s Ranch. Both went in groups of 20+ to dinner before, the Ball itself, and then after-parties. I never get any good photos of the groups, … Continue reading
In Which Snow And My Net Worth Fall: Icepocalypse [Dallas]
It was just a couple weeks ago that Snowmaggedon failed to make much of an impact around here. But today we woke up to Icepocalypse and the closing of both school and my office. The city, in fact, is largely … Continue reading
Omnibus Christmas Staycation [Holidays]
It’s been a busy day around here as we try to get caught up on the December happenings. In case it’s not already clear, the Christmas Letter tradition continues on hiatus for the second straight year. And I would not … Continue reading
Posted in Disappointing People, Emma, Farmington, Holidays, Layla, Madysen, Speed
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A Mad-Hatted And Buzzing Halloween [Holidays]
Halloween has come and gone again. This year there was no OU football to interfere, but Madysen and Speed only cared enough to get some of Layla’s and Emma’s candy. Speed did answer the door, but we only had four … Continue reading
Oldest Turns 17; Lord Help Me [Birthdays]
So Madysen turned 17 a few weeks ago–and I’m still recovering from the very idea. I’m sure in her mind, we are terrible parents because we didn’t have a big shindig. You be the judge. On Thursday night, she went … Continue reading
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Madysen’s First Rivalry Game: OU [Football]
Last weekend was the big weekend–the Red River Shootout/Rivalry, the best rivalry in college football, what have you. Having a sweet tooth, I kicked things off with a half dozen red velvet OU cupcakes. Hard to believe that Madysen’s a … Continue reading
