Ralf and I just got back from a trip to Connecticut for our 20 year high school reunion. We were in the same class and dated our last year of high school. Not having been back in 18 years, we were excited for the trip. The kids stayed home with my in-laws and had a …
This Fourth of July weekend we chose to embrace the rurality of our surroundings. What kind of parade does a town of less than 3,000 put on? One that looks like this: And this: What does a town do for its citizens that are wilting in the heat? Turn on one of these: And drench …
Every now and then I ask myself, “How am I doing as a parent?” “Am I too lenient? ” “Am I too strict?” “Are the kids learning anything?” “Am I a bad a parent if I serve raw carrots five dinners in a row?” “Am I failing if the kids have stayed up until 10pm …
I LOVE the Oregon coast. It’s not the kind of place to bask in the sun and take a dip in the ocean and lounge around on the beach. The wind is mighty, the clouds are often threatening, and the waves are awesome. And that’s why I love it. But some shelter is necessary to …
If you’ve never been to an Ironman triathlon, you really have to put it on your to-do list. You can look at pictures, watch it on T.V. and read about it in the sports section of your paper, but nothing is quite like being there. Never have I seen so many uber athletic people in …
We just got home from a long weekend in Coeur D’Alene for the 2008 Ironman triathlon. Oh, and it also counted as our 15 year wedding anniversary trip. Somewhat apropos don’t ya think? Celebrating 15 years of marriage with a 2.5 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride topped off with a full marathon. The two …
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Some people collect this. Some people collect this. And some people even collect these. I have never really collected anything. Not because I don’t think it’s a worthwhile endeavor or because I don’t like anything enough to start a collection. No, the reason is simple. The things that I love are completely and ridiculously too …
Age: 3 1/2 Obsessions: Cowboys, swords, pirates, Indiana Jones Size: Small Favorite drink: hot chocolate Ovaltine Favorite letter: W DVDs he prefers: Cars, Night at the Museum, The Vegetable Movie (VeggieTales),Indiana Jones, and Pirates of the Caribbean Curious about: blood Vices: Potty words, punching his sister in the knee, waking up early Best attention getter: …
OK, about a week after we moved in, we were invited to a get together with about 15 other couples. I thought, “Great. An evening away from the kids and a chance to meet new friends”. We’ve been to lots of these get togethers in our almost 15 years of marriage. With the exception of …
Apparently our neighborhood has a handful of annual events, one of which took place today. On the last day of school all the parents,siblings, relatives, and other random available people (like us) gather at the bus stop to ambush the middle and elementary school kids when they get off the bus. With silly string and …
This is a repeat post originally posted at my blogger blog. But since my blogger blog met an early demise, I didn’t want to lose “my best” posts so I will repost some of them every now and then. Sorry if you’ve already read this one. I’ll post something new tomorrow. So, a little background. …
On the Occasion of her13th birthday, I have listed thirteen things that I love about my daughter: She is my #1 helper, always capable and usually willing, whether it be watching the boys, figuring out my electronic gadgets, or putting together an outfit for me. She is enthusiastic about life. Like me, she loves any …