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Posted on November 19, 2010

Talking To Your Kids About Star Wars

Talking To Your Kids About Star Wars

A couple of weeks ago over Fall Break I was able to celebrate a huge milestone with my children that they will remember for years to come. I sat down and watched the Star Wars trilogy with my children. I had been waiting for the day…

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Posted on November 3, 2010

My Emily: Born To Create Drama

My Emily: Born To Create Drama

I came across this British commercial for the Young Directors Award. As soon as I saw it I immediately showed it to Lisa and asked, “Who does that little girl remind you of?” Without even pausing she said, “Yup, that’s Emily.”

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Posted on November 1, 2010

Spider-Man and Tigers and Butterflies, Oh My!

Spider-Man and Tigers and Butterflies, Oh My!

Yesterday was a fun-filled and busy day for many families with young children and ours was no exception. We carved pumpkins, painted faces and walked around asking for candy…

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Posted on October 28, 2010

Our New Pastime: Geocaching

Our New Pastime: Geocaching

During our Fall family staycation last week we got hooked on our new family pastime: geocaching. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online…

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Posted on October 26, 2010

Our Fall Staycation – Turkey Run

Our Fall Staycation – Turkey Run

We had originally planned on travelling somewhere for Fall Break this past week but decided instead to save some money and stay home for a “staycation.” We talked it over with the girls and figured out where we would go and what we would do. We drove to Turkey Run for…

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Posted on July 2, 2010

The One That Didn’t Get Away

The One That Didn’t Get Away

I figured that every kid needs to have memories of going fishing with their dad. So yesterday I took the poles and headed out to the pond with Chloe…

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Posted on June 23, 2010

Our New Family Member

Our New Family Member

On Monday we welcomed our newest little family member into our home. And I do mean little. She’s just under 8 weeks old and weighs 1-1/2 pounds. However, when she is full-grown she’ll only weigh 4-5 pounds…

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Posted on June 15, 2010

Pink Toenails

Pink Toenails

I’m not sure exactly when I got the job (or why I even agreed to do it in the first place) but I’ve been painting Lisa’s toenails for about as long as we’ve been married. I’m careful about where and to whom I divulge this…

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Posted on April 19, 2010

Sometimes I Feel Like A Lousy Parent

Sometimes I Feel Like A Lousy Parent

I’ve got to be honest with you…some days I just feel like a terrible parent. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids. But sometimes I wonder if I was sick the day they handed out the parenting manuals because…

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Posted on April 15, 2010

Ten Years Ago

Ten Years Ago

Wow, time flies when you’re having fun. Was it really only ten years ago today that I was captivated by that beautiful woman walking down the isle towards me? That skinny computer geek and pretty Pastor’s kid had no idea what the next ten years would hold…

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