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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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Posted on April 13, 2010

I’m Officially A Soccer Dad

I’m Officially A Soccer Dad

So as of yesterday I am officially now a Soccer Dad. We took Emily to her very first soccer practice. She looked too cute in her little pink jersey, socks, new cleats and sparkly pink soccer ball…

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Posted on April 6, 2010

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Over the Easter weekend we traveled to Michigan to spend time with Lisa’s and my parents. One of the traditions that the girls have when they go to Grandma’s is taking a bath in Grandma’s big jacuzzi tub. This time we decided to pamper them just a little…

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Posted on February 18, 2010

Close Call

Close Call

The other day the girls were cleaning their bathroom when Emily came running into the living room telling me she had seen a ball of fire that had scared her. Emily has a vivid imagination and generally doesn’t like to work so…

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Posted on January 22, 2010

We’re A Colts Family

We’re A Colts Family

Our family has really been getting into the Colts games this year. Chloe and Emily have lived most of their lives in Indiana so they’ve really only known the Colts as their home team. Lisa and I grew up in Michigan so I guess you can call us turncoats. But seriously…

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Posted on January 5, 2010

Christmas Memories

Christmas Memories

This year we had one of the best Christmases we’ve ever had as a family. Since I wasn’t blogging then I thought I’d share some pictures…

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