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• What is That Sound?

  The girls softball season is winding down quickly. Tonight's game ended with a blow-out win by the girls' team. When they came home, I suggested the girls call... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hiking Our National Treasures

  Our Utah vacation started at Canyonlands National Park. We got out of the hotel early to avoid the hottest part of the day. At home it was 40 and raining. In... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Great Wildlife Hunt

  Everything we read about the national parks discussed the interesting wildlife making their homes in the different environments. We were excited to see animals... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• This is Why We Brought Two Pairs of Gym Shoes

  When we planned our trip, I was most excited about going to Zion National Park. All four parks were beautiful, but I wanted to hike the Narrows. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Everything is Scenic

  Our trip required two different locations to see the four parks. We started in Moab, visiting Canyonlands and Arches. We drove to St. George to visit Zion and... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Always Have a Full Tank of Gas

  On the first day of our Utah adventure, we drove about 350 miles. There is no easy way to travel to our Utah national parks. No matter which airport you... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Too Many Golf Coaches

  This year Daddy and the girls are taking golf lessons on the same day. The last lesson, Mr. Rick decided to work with all three of them at the same time. He too... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hockey as a STEM Activity

  As we watched the Blackhawks take on the Ducks Saturday night, the pucks seems to fly past the nets over and over again. We were happy when they didn't go into... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Double Overtime Tension

  Our niece, Brooke, flew in from a Los Angeles vacation last evening. Her plane landed just as the Blackhawks and Ducks started Game 4. Daddy and the brunette... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Captain is in the House

  We took the girls to see The Avengers. Shortly after the movie started Iron Man used a single swear word. Captain America said, "Language." I leaned over and... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Offer She Can Refuse

  I was at the girls' school yesterday for a special event. At the end, I asked the blond twin's teacher is she would miss anything if I took her home early. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Morning After Triple Overtime

  When the Blackhawks were on their way to their first Stanley Cup in my lifetime in 2010, I stayed up for every playoff game. I figured I might not have another... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Light at the End of the School Year

  The girls finished their last standardized testing cycle last week. It marked the unofficial end of the school year, even though there are two weeks left on... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• It Almost Made Me Cry

  Our girls had their piano recital yesterday. Both girls played beautifully, but it was the blond twin who stole the show. Her performance earned her high... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Changing Keys

  The brunette twin has struggled this year to play both piano and flute. As she settled into her fifth grade band practices, it became clear that she wanted to... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Competitive Musician Awakens

  The blond twin was debating whether or not to be in band next year. Middle school offers so many clubs and activities. She wants to do them all. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Force is Strong

  We were eating breakfast when the girls pulled a Star Wars poster out of the cereal box. This started a lengthy conversation about Star Wars, encompassing... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• No Logic in Hockey

  The Chicago Blackhawks played the Nashville Predators in a Game 6 playoff game Saturday night. If we won, we’d move on to the second round of the Stanley Cup... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• For a Good Time Call

  We celebrated our 17th anniversary today in a way that fits perfectly with our history. We started the chilly, rainy day by cleaning out the pantry and kitchen... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• No Favorites Here

  We always talk about how competitive my father was whenever he watched a sporting event. It didn’t matter if it was a Little League baseball game or a... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION