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Category Archives: Family
Do you want to downsize that?
It’s getting windy again here in KS. But I’m not just talking about the weather. The winds of change are visiting our family…AGAIN!!! 2 1/2 years ago, we had four children in our home. In less than four months, we will be … Continue reading
Just like we planned
It is so nice when a good plan comes together. Everything went well with my son’s flight yesterday. He arrived on time in Norfolk, VA. My parents picked him up at the airport and took him directly to the Virginia … Continue reading
Batchelorhood is really overrated
I have written in previous posts (click on the “aging” tag) about my reluctance to see this season of being a father to my children drawing to a close. Tonight, I had a little foretaste of what my life might … Continue reading
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Tick, tick, tick, tick (think 60 Minutes)
The clock seems to be ticking faster than normal this week. In four days, my son will be wrestling in the league championships. In three days, my oldest daughter will drive up from Dallas. In two days, my mother flies in … Continue reading
We are blessed!
I think Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It definitely is my favorite meal!!!!!! We finished our celebration this evening! I had been carrying the ball, telling stories and reminding everyone of the incredible things that happened this year. However, tonight … Continue reading
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The latest poll results
With all of the political polling going on, I decided to poll my family members around the dinner table about their preferences as to where we should live. The choices are: Stay in Overland Park and attend the same school, … Continue reading
Chasin’ tornadoes
The celebration that I am now officially one year older continued today. My wife and two youngest children took me out to dinner to celebrate my birthday at Jack Stack Barbecue. In the semi-finals of the NCAA basketball tournament, the governor … Continue reading
A little celebration
Although my youngest daughter gave it away, we had a little “surprise” party this evening. My children picked my wife up after work and we all ate a piece of banana cream cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. That pie is … Continue reading
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Oh yeah, I forgot…
I usually spend the mornings alone. I and the crickets are the only ones up so it is a very peaceful, almost solitary time. However, as I came up the stairs of our apartment after my morning thanksgiving walk this … Continue reading
So sorry, but the answer is
We just received the call that everyone here has been anticipating… and the answer is an unfortunately “No”. My wife’s father will not be able to buy the house. His stocks have dropped quite a bit this year and his … Continue reading