My Thousand Miles

VIDEO: Wet and Wild

2011-08-23T22:45:00.001-05:00

VIDEO: Mini Mosh Pit

2011-08-12T21:10:00.000-05:00

Science Museum

2011-08-12T16:40:00.001-05:00

We visited the science museum a few weeks ago to see the King Tut exhibit. Photography was not allowed in that particular area but imagine a lot of really cool old Egyptian looking stuff and Kellen saying "is this like Indiana Jones?" at every turn.

We did get some pictures and videos in other parts of the museum...

Missing Tooth

2011-08-11T21:20:00.000-05:00

Aidan lost his tooth...literally. He must have swallowed it.

Sleep Where You Fall

2011-08-07T21:45:00.000-05:00

Logan is thankfully past a stage where he decided to wake up from a shortened nap, walk around furious and crash in random places. Here are a few captured moments from that phase.

Soccer 2011

2011-07-31T21:55:00.000-05:00

VIDEOS: Wet and Wild

2011-07-31T21:35:00.000-05:00

PHOTOS: U2 Minneapolis

2011-07-31T21:30:00.000-05:00

Boating With Bob

2011-07-31T21:00:00.004-05:00

Warrior Dash

2011-07-31T15:50:00.002-05:00

Last weekend my dad and I ran in the Warrior Dash. It was 3+ miles of hills, obstacles...and a lot of mud at the finish line.

VIDEOS: Logan Tricks

2011-07-31T13:55:00.001-05:00

These two videos are a month an a half old but I'm finally getting some pictures and videos sorted out for the blog.

Kellen's Creations

2011-06-20T21:55:00.001-05:00

I received some fine homemade cards from the boys for Father's Day. Also entertaining were the pictures they drew for their grandfathers. Below are Kellen's Father's Day gifts to Papa and Papa D.

A family of ladybugs and a lone dandelion under a smiling sun.

Me with the football, Papa D in the middle...and Kellen with a light saber.

Original Artwork

2011-06-14T20:30:00.001-05:00

Logan grabbed a Crayon today and scratched out his first masterpiece. This is the original Logan original.

Four Year Photos

2011-06-14T12:35:00.000-05:00

VIDEO: Must See TV

2011-05-27T19:00:00.000-05:00

The Whole World in Our Hands

2011-05-27T14:45:00.000-05:00

First Trim

2011-05-21T10:10:00.003-05:00

A Close Shave

2011-05-21T10:05:00.000-05:00

This is what happens when your little brother is getting his first haircut and your mom doesn't realize when the hairstylist asks "#2 all around?" she means ALL the way around. Our eyes both got really big when we saw him and Kellen proclaimed, "I'M BALD!".

VIDEOS: Weekend at Nana's

2011-05-04T15:35:00.001-05:00

One of the Boys

2011-05-03T14:00:00.000-05:00

The boys and their new cousin Parker.

VIDEOS: Children's Museum

2011-05-03T13:50:00.001-05:00

New Family Pix

2011-05-02T09:15:00.001-05:00

Too Cool

2011-05-02T09:10:00.000-05:00

Squashed

2011-04-30T21:35:00.001-05:00

I've told Kellen when Logan attacks he needs to resist the urge to fight back. That's when I hear "Dad!"...and grab the camera to document what I find.

Saturn Project

2011-04-30T21:30:00.002-05:00

Aidan's space project...

PHOTOS: Children's Museum

2011-04-30T21:25:00.000-05:00

That Won't Work

2011-04-21T23:40:00.002-05:00

We've decided a lot of the painting can wait but when the two rooms the three boys will share look like this...

...and this...

...there is a little work to be done before we start moving in bunk beds and cribs.

Aidan insists that one room needs to be navy blue and orange with a big "C" on the wall. I have no idea where he gets these ideas.

Dad's New Backyard

2011-04-21T23:35:00.001-05:00

This view has me thinking about fertilizer and my lawnmower.

And this one has me thinking about my grill. I can almost smell it.

The Boys' New Backyard

2011-04-21T23:30:00.000-05:00

What's been the biggest challenge of apartment living? There's no place for the boys to release all their energy. So even though we're not yet living in the new place we're loving the backyard. Plenty of room to roam and run...and a playset left behind by the previous owners that is sure to see plenty of action this summer.

Swings, a slide, a sandbox, monkey bars, a climbing wall and a fence keeping them all close enough together that I don't have to panic when they start running in opposite directions.

Almost Home

2011-04-21T23:20:00.000-05:00

We've owned the place for a week...and hope to be living in it three weekends from now. Busy schedules and a few pre-move projects have us living in the close quarters of the apartment for a little longer.

Once the appliances are in, the carpets are cleaned and the right time for moving all of our stuff arrives we will be happy to call it home sweet home.

An Egg-citing Weekend

2011-04-21T19:10:00.000-05:00

Last weekend, while their dad was out celebrating with his college buddies, the boys got a visit from Grammie and Papa D. They visited Aidan's school for Grandparents Day and hung out around the apartment playing and decorating Easter eggs.

VIDEO: HCA Easter Program

2011-04-20T13:00:00.000-05:00

Up Close and Personal

2011-04-12T15:50:00.001-05:00

Closet Ninja

2011-04-12T15:40:00.000-05:00

Closet as in his weapon is a hanger from the closet...not closet as in secret.

Wet N' Wild

2011-04-11T22:35:00.001-05:00

Logan was playing quietly in the kitchen today...too quietly. Then he walked out looking like this. He managed to turn the kitchen floor into a water park with the liquid in his sippy cup.

Train Hockey

2011-04-11T22:30:00.000-05:00

Kellen created this hockey playing train using the magnets on the toy and Rachel's hair accessories.

Captain Curly

2011-04-11T22:25:00.000-05:00

Logan's hair gets really curly right after bath time, when he runs around and gets hot, when the weather is warm...pretty much any time he's breathing.

King of the Mountain

2011-04-11T18:45:00.000-05:00

He continues to climb...everything!

Our Favorite Baby Girl

2011-04-04T11:05:00.000-05:00

The boys got a chance to meet their new cousin Estella this weekend.

VIDEOS: Spring Breaks!

2011-04-03T22:20:00.000-05:00

The boys had a blast playing in Uncle Ryan's back yard today. Temperatures where in the neighborhood of 80 degrees and they did everything from kickball to swinging the golf clubs.

VIDEO: Roller Boy

2011-04-03T19:40:00.000-05:00

Found this video on Rachel's phone. It's Aidan from his class field trip to the roller rink. Our new place has a completely unfinished basement so he's thinking he's got a great place to master his skating skills.

VIDEO: Mr. Cool in the Pool

2011-04-01T11:50:00.000-05:00

Aidan's back in the pool after a bit of a hiatus and looking very confident in the water.

Zonked Out

2011-03-31T16:30:00.000-05:00

Yesterday Logan woke up from his nap, threw a fit and ran out of gas on the floor. I'll take my peace and quiet any way I can get it.

Adventures in Fatherhood

2011-03-30T10:25:00.000-05:00

Two final entries from my status review for the first three months of the year. I think these two scenarios sum up the dad life fairly well.

January 27: I was enjoying the sweet aroma of an empty laundry detergent box when I opened the garbage can and was ambushed by the smells of yesterday's discarded bag of diapers. There was a clear winner in the collision of scents. Yowzahs! Good thing I'm a little congested. It probably saved be from being knocked unconscious.

March 9: I wonder if anyone has ever had a sick kid fall asleep on them, got really hungry while they were out and started "drinking" Goldfish crackers out of a two pound container because it was the only thing within reach. I'm not saying I did that today...just wondering if anyone has been in that situation.

After seven years of fatherhood, I finally became an uncle welcoming a niece one side of the family and a nephew on the other. I hope they are ready for these joyful moments with their new little ones!

Sending a Message

2011-03-30T10:00:00.000-05:00

Someone altered the message I left on the fridge!

The Super Scholar

2011-03-26T10:40:00.000-05:00

Aidan is enjoying a successful second year in school excelling in all things related to first grade. I joined him in class on his birthday and watched him in action. He likes to challenge me with the things he's learning and has supplied us with some humorous moments as well.

found out on the way home from school that Aidan had worn one of his boots and one of Kellen's today. He was three sizes too small on one side during recess. Kellen never mentioned that one of his boots felt a little roomy. (February 4)

noticed Aidan's shirt was inside out before we headed to church. I did not recognize the fact that his pants were on backwards. (February 6)

is in training for the new game show "Are You Smarter Than A 1st Grader". Every day when I pick Aidan up from school he hits me with a barrage of questions. I've learned he is never inquiring...he's testing me. (February 8)

had the following conversation with one of Aidan's classmates earlier today. Kid: Tomorrow is Lincoln's birthday! Me: I'm pretty sure Lincoln's birthday is on Saturday. Kid: No, it's tomorrow. Lincoln is my hermit crab. Me: Oh...does he have a beard? Kid: He's got whiskers. Me: Cool. (February 10)

was quizzed earlier in the week on the intricacies of backing up a vehicle and the effects of turning the wheel in different directions while in reverse. Aidan said he didn't want to get that part of his driver's test wrong if asked. Nothing beats getting prepared eight years ahead of schedule! (March 16)

has Aidan at home today. It's the only snow day he's had in two years...and it's March 23. Whodathunkit? (March 23)

My Mini-Comedian

2011-03-26T10:30:00.002-05:00

No one entertains me quite like Kellen. The things he tells me and his facial expressions make me laugh on a daily basis.

asked Kellen to be careful not to kick the eggs as I placed them in the shopping cart. When we arrived at the checkout he proudly declared, "I didn't even make them hatch!" (February 17)

would like to pass the following public health announcement along from Kellen. Please remember to keep you hands germ free by coughing into your armpit instead. (March 2)

has officially heard it all. Kellen, the master of bedtime procrastination, could not sleep because his undies were distracting him. (March 5)

has received multiple requests for Teeter Totters since last night's dinner including Tater Tots. (March 16)

He's not all humor. Kellen sees the things his big brother does and knows and wants to keep up. I took him to his kindergarten screening this week and he scored in the 60's just as Aidan did three years ago. They deemed him fit to be educated after posting a score well above the 24 needed to pass.

Baby's Getting Bigger

2011-03-26T10:25:00.000-05:00

Three months of status updates related to our little man...

should have grabbed the video camera. Logan was staggering around the kitchen with a shirt over his head bumping into the cupboards. Looked just like his mama. (January 13)

is watching Logan fill the laundry basket with stuffed animals, toys and remote controls. Last night he filled the trash can with magazines, bottles and pacifiers. (January 18)

finds it is sometimes better not to ask too many questions. Why was Logan stuck between the couch and end table with his bottle, the TV Guide and a can of Cream of Potato soup? It really could have happened to anyone. (January 20)

would have stopped Aidan from making Logan chase the red dot from the laser pointer but it was just too funny. (January 20)

has been keeping the kitchen trash can up on the counter to prevent Logan from digging things out or throwing things in. He found somewhere new to hide things. That bathroom hand towel is a little damp now. (January 22)

thinks Logan has a natural cleaning gene. As I was sweeping the kitchen floor he was down on all fours wiping it with a wash cloth. It's about time he started contributing around here! (January 28)

is impressed with Logan's evasive maneuvering. He swiped one of Kellen's cookies and I had to jump in and assist. He covered the cookie well and utilized some good change of pace and direction. (February 14)

has found that if you say where you are going before you go Logan will try to beat and meet you there. The words "downstairs", "change clothes", "pajamas", "brush your teeth" and "do you stink?" will send him scurrying for the appropriate destination. (March 1)

cannot convince Logan that I will not allow him to eat the Thin Mint cookies no matter how many times he tries to run off with them. Yesterday I was late once and caught him with chocolaty lips and minty breath. (March 1)

will likely be holding our precious little bundle of germs for most of the day once again. He seems to be clearing up a bit...but is still in desperate need of a Tic Tac. (March 8)

thinks RSV, pneumonia, a double ear infection and a ruptured ear drum is too much for one week in the life of a one year old. Poor little dude! (March 11)

enjoys Logan's knowledge of routine and what's going on around him. Every time I start turning off lights during the day he goes to the door knowing we are about to leave. As I crack it open he sneaks out, takes a hard right (when we need to go left) and runs down the hallway as I lock up. I thought he was mistaken on which way to go but he likes to see the little dog statue outside someone's door to the right. (March 21)

needs to teach Logan that a slap on the face is not really the proper way to say hello or show affection...even if he smiles and giggles when he does it. Thankfully his brothers think it's funny (for now) and don't return the gesture. (March 22)

VIDEO: Tiny Dancer

2011-03-26T09:20:00.001-05:00

Moving Along

2011-03-25T23:20:00.002-05:00

A few months ago we decided to look at moving closer to Aidan's school and toward the hub of most of our activities. Today we find ourselves in between permanent addresses managing life with three energetic boys (energetic = occasionally loud) in much closer quarters. Our temporary home has a pool, fully stocked gym, huge garage and an elevator. Of course we share that home with a couple hundred other people. We are anxious to spread out in the new home that awaits us and will begin shuffling our belongings again in mid-April.

Here are some status updates that detailed the frustrations of selling our home of three years...

January 12: Travis loves it when agents and buyers comment about how clean our house is. Come watch us the night before a showing and in the hours before you arrive at the door. Even Kellen knows the checklist and reminds me of things not to forget. I can't wait for a time when we can live in filth for a week with nothing prompting us to make it all sparkle.

January 18: Travis loves dragging the kids out of the house for hours when other people can't keep to their schedules. Yesterday the inspector stayed until 4:30 after blocking an 11:30 to 2:30 window. Today the appraiser shows up at 1:30 smiling and saying, "I set an appointment time." That time was 11:00 to 1:00 and we had just returned from 2 1/2 hours away from home. Buy a watch people.

Here are a few moments with those that now share walls with us at the apartment...

March 18: Travis wishes the man with the tiny pup would not get so aggravated every time someone refers to his dog as "he". Put some bows and pick frilly dresses on it or smile and move on with your life. I also wish I did not now feel like calling it a he just to see him get all flustered but I do.

One member of our moving party suggested that he should have lifted the dog's tail to check the canine's gender. Another suggested someone's wife might be a fire hazard but that story tells itself better verbally than in text.

March 21: Travis thinks the young man who was monopolizing the weights could have finished his workout much sooner if he didn't feel the need to gaze at his reflection after every set of reps. Thankfully the Lord has blessed me with a physique that does not require constant admiration so I am much more efficient in my routine.

We are very thankful to have sold our home and found a new place to land (and a spot for in between). I did need to vent a few times but think I will survive without any visible scarring.

Status(es) Update

2011-03-25T22:50:00.000-05:00

I noticed the blog was being severely neglected. It's partially the hecticness (is that a word?) of our present transition and largely because my life goes out in shorter, more frequent blasts on Facebook these days. I thought perhaps I could do as I once did and post some information in the form of recent status updates. I was sure I'd done that in the last few months...turns out it was almost a year ago. If you're a friend or family member following us through the exchanges of the social network, you're up-to-date on the everyday moments with my three favorite little men and my random thoughts on life and the situations I find myself in. If not, I'll try to organize some updates on a variety of topics here over the next few days.

I'll cover the last three months. Anything between April and December of 2009 will have to be left to the imagination.

Kellen's Party

2011-03-25T22:35:00.003-05:00

Amid all the moving madness we managed to sneak in Kellen's birthday in pieces here and there. On his birthday he went out for dinner with his mom and big brother (dad stayed home with sick little brother). Later in the week we had cake before shuffling our belongings on Saturday afternoon and presents on Sunday before taking our last few items from the house.

VIDEO: Aidan's Party

2011-02-22T12:30:00.000-06:00

PHOTOS: Aidan's Party

2011-02-20T13:05:00.000-06:00

PHOTOS: Logan's Party

2011-02-20T12:55:00.002-06:00

Everything Climber

2011-02-14T16:10:00.000-06:00

I thought climbing up on the couch was going to be a problem. I see no real options for a graceful dismount in this situation.

Aidan Turns Seven

2011-02-14T16:05:00.000-06:00

PHOTOS: Logan Turns One

2011-02-11T20:30:00.002-06:00

VIDEO: Off His Rocker

2011-01-30T21:53:00.001-06:00

Big 'N' Frosty

2011-01-30T16:45:00.000-06:00

This neighborhood snowman is very impressive...the quality of my phone camera, not so much.

Dr. Teeth

2011-01-30T16:35:00.003-06:00

Kellen made his first official dentist visit this week donning the shades and getting his teeth spinning toothbrush clean. The hygienist let him ride the chair the last time Aidan was in to warm him up to the idea and he scored a new toothbrush and toothpaste after playing video games in the waiting room.

Keebler Peaker

2011-01-30T16:30:00.000-06:00

I neglected to post this previously. It's a picture of Aidan peaking through a hole in a geocaching hiding spot as I snap a photo from another hole lower down the trunk.

Kid Compare (11M)

2011-01-06T13:20:00.000-06:00

Logan

Kellen

Aidan

VIDEO: Walkabout

2011-01-04T18:30:00.000-06:00

Logan's been doing this for a couple weeks now...

I filmed him yesterday and of course he seems twice as stable and is walking twice as far today.

Random Memory 9

2011-01-02T14:45:00.001-06:00

It came up again over Christmas. A story of distraction and dinner left to cook a lot too long. Twas the night that mom Cosby'd a grilled cheese sandwich.

The story likely ended with a "mom, is my sandwich ready?" and a moment of panic. It's not like the house almost burned down with something left on the stove (that's a different story) but it was memorable nonetheless. It began with a slice of cheese and two buttered pieces of bread simmering on the stove. In the middle (not the cheesy middle of the sandwich) was the Cosby Show.

Mom had let the stove and was distracted by Bill Cosby and his wonderful fictional family. When she returned, the top half of the grilled cheese was charred...and she hadn't even flipped it yet. The briquette of a meal was inedible, the memory hilarious. Twas the night that mom burned straight through a grilled cheese.

Why Buy Toys?

2011-01-01T16:00:00.000-06:00

PJ Party

2011-01-01T15:55:00.000-06:00

Last night we popped some popcorn and watched Toy Story 3 in our PJs. We then realized Aidan was determined to stay up later than he ever had before as he checked the clock every five minutes to gauge his progress. We let the two big boys stay up to see the ball drop in Times Square and then whisked them off to bed. Aidan's new personal best stands at 11:15.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T15:45:00.000-06:00

PHOTOS: Winter Wonderland

2010-12-29T16:10:00.000-06:00

Christmas Ninjas

2010-12-27T15:45:00.000-06:00

Christmas Comfy

2010-12-27T15:40:00.003-06:00

The boys relaxing (momentarily) under new fleece blankets with their Pillow Pets from their Christensen grandparents.

Christensen Christmas

2010-12-27T15:35:00.000-06:00

New Family Photo

2010-12-27T15:30:00.000-06:00

Duck and Cover!

2010-12-27T15:25:00.002-06:00

Both boys received Marshmallow Blasters from the Deur grandparents. Forty foot power (according to the box) and plenty of zing behind the fluffy ammunition!

The Deurs

2010-12-25T17:00:00.000-06:00

Christmas PJs

2010-12-25T16:55:00.000-06:00

Pre-Travel Christmas

2010-12-21T23:00:00.000-06:00

VIDEO: HCA Christmas

2010-12-17T23:55:00.000-06:00

HCA First Graders

Aidan and Miss Richter

VIDEO: Church Program

2010-12-13T09:20:00.002-06:00

A few clips from the boys' Christmas Program at church last night. It was Kellen's first program and he spent a little time looking for big brother Aidan. They had practiced together at home for two weeks. Both boys had speaking parts and did well with the reward of cookies awaiting them

Blizzard!

2010-12-13T08:40:00.002-06:00

This weekend we got hit with a lot of snow and some very high winds. It was so treacherous they actually cancelled church on Sunday morning...the first time we've had anything stopped by snow in Minnesota. In fact Aidan's never even had a delay at school because the people of our fine state are hardcore winter warriors.

Below you'll see Kellen and Logan demonstrating the size of the drift on our deck. This was before the winds really picked up.

I found the snow in the driveway to be light and fluffy but very deep near the street. In the back yard trudging through the drifts was very difficult and I lost a leg a few times...as in they disappeared in the snow, I still have all of my appendages.

I shot a little video of the snow and wind but the clip below is slightly more dramatic. Nothing says dangerous snow like a stadium roof collapse!

I do wish I had some video of me clearing the driveway in the high winds. Some of the gust were so stiff I could loft the fluffy stuff into the air and watch it fly over the neighbor's driveway. It was very entertaining until I turned my head and caught whatever was blowing down the street.

For more information on what it's like to live in Minnesota refer back to my reflections from our first winter in the Great White North.

Memory Man

2010-12-12T13:20:00.001-06:00

Aidan shares some of his recent memorization work from school. Not sure why the video is so jumpy.

Do It Yourself Dinner

2010-12-09T20:25:00.000-06:00

Meltdown

2010-12-09T20:20:00.001-06:00

Do you love Christmas candies? Assorted items covered in white chocolate or almond bark?

Make sure you peak in the oven door before preheating for your chicken nuggets. That's a Tupperware lid melted on the treats Rachel made for Aidan's teacher. We had stashed them in the oven before vacating the house for a showing. I thought the preheat was smelling extra delicious.

Kid Compare (10M)

2010-12-06T23:55:00.000-06:00

Logan

Kellen

Aidan

You Choose

2010-12-03T12:30:00.000-06:00

I'm sharing this photo to...

a) show you Logan's newest talents of standing by himself and taking a few steps

b) illustrate the horrible daily choices I make when dressing him in clothes that are not the appropriate size

Improvise!

2010-12-03T12:20:00.000-06:00

Your parents don't own a ping-pong table? Build your own with Mega Blocks and find make shift paddles!

Bear in the Air

2010-11-24T15:50:00.000-06:00

The big boys favorite game at Grammie and Papa D's...

Lower the stuffed bear on the unsuspecting person on the couch.

VIDEO: StairMaster

2010-11-22T12:10:00.000-06:00

Sled and Slide

2010-11-15T22:40:00.000-06:00

We missed the first snow of the season as we were away from home this past weekend. Rachel called today and said she was coming home from work early so the boys could play in the snow before dark...a development Kellen deemed "seriously awesome".

Random Memory 8

2010-11-11T20:35:00.000-06:00

I’m not sure what made me think of this the other day but I guess that’s what makes it a random memory.

While In Chicago and working in finance I needed to acquire a number of licenses. The time came for me to sit for my big securities (investment) exam and the most convenient testing facility appeared to be at the end of the Metra line into downtown Chicago. I boarded the train several miles west of the city and sat slightly nervous glancing often at my study materials en route to the end of the line.

When I hopped on the train every thing was sunny and clear. The closer we got to Chicago the darker the skies became. I was concerned because the walk between the train station and the testing center was substantial enough that any precipitation was going to be very unwelcomed. By the time we arrived it was coming down pretty hard.

The only potential shield I had from the elements was my study books and if I happened to fall short on the exam I was going to need them dry and legible. I tucked them under my shirt and walked briskly through the rain.

By the time I reached the front door of the appropriate address I was drenched. I entered the building looking in all directions trying to decide exactly where I needed to go next. A pleasant voice behind a giant desk inquired as to whether I was there to take my securities exam. Did everyone show up looking like they’d just wet their pants?

I shivered as the elevator carried me up floor by floor. The doors open and I checked the time…it was early enough that I could sneak into the men’s room and try to dehydrate my wardrobe. I spent several minutes in the stall squeezing the weather out of my shirt and shorts. It was time to test.

It was summer so they were naturally pumping as much cool air into the computer lab as possible. I sat still moist twitching as I punched in my answers. The time came to hit submit and I waited for the terminal to tally my score. I literally missed a passing grade by one question.

As I walked out into the noise of the city the sun was shining once again. Perhaps if I had not sat in a puddle during my exam I would have been able to focus a bit better but that was irrelevant, I would have to try again. I was anxious to get home and relax in dryer clothing.

On the walk back to the train station I approached a red light. I stopped near the curb and waited. A guy, one of those people who’s always in a hurry and just has to get a step ahead of you, pushed his way in front of me. He was wearing a very nice suit. As he impatiently willed the light to turn green looking for a potential hole in the traffic to shoot through I caught a quick glance of vehicle approaching our vicinity, noticed a fresh and substantial puddle just off the curb and instinctively took a giant step back. Mr. Impatient was suddenly wearing the puddle. Sometimes it pays to be patient.

A few weeks later I would wake very early and drive to a different testing center in the northern suburbs for a second go at the exam. I over estimated traffic that morning and arrived well in advance of my scheduled time. I put my study materials on the passenger seat, dropped the seat back, took a nice nap and passed the exam with ease after waking to the alarm on my cell phone.

Some Light Reading

2010-11-11T13:45:00.003-06:00

Hurricane Logan struck the magazine rack today...there were no survivors.

Out of Gas

2010-11-10T09:30:00.002-06:00

Logan drifted into an unscheduled, mostly vertical slumber at 8:30 this morning.

VIDEOS: The BK Dash

2010-11-10T08:50:00.001-06:00

We got booted out of the house during a showing last week so the boys and I went out for ice cream at DQ after school and then hit the indoor playground at BK for awhile.

Here's a look at Aidan and Kellen's individual bests in The BK Dash.

Mac Attack

2010-11-09T22:15:00.000-06:00

Logan has a new love. He attacks macaroni and cheese like a wild animal feasting on something he fears might try to pop up and run away. I think he might be fully capable of consuming an entire box by himself.

The evidence/aftermath...

Rub A Dub Dub

2010-11-09T22:05:00.000-06:00

The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker...

Super Slide

2010-11-09T07:45:00.001-06:00

Our Sunday afternoon geocaching runs have introduced us to some new parks in the area. This one features a steep slide that really zips (I know...I've tried it several times).

Waiting in the Wings

2010-11-08T12:10:00.001-06:00

Logan waits patiently for his turn to participate in the family Rock Band 3 jam. He's fond of the drumsticks and likes to howl along to whatever song is playing.

Kid Compare (9M)

2010-11-06T23:55:00.000-05:00

Logan

Kellen

Aidan

Our New Champion

2010-11-06T22:35:00.000-05:00

Aidan saddled up to the big boy table for the first time challenging for the Deur Family Phase 10 champion's trophy...and he beat his grandparents and his father (the defending champion) to take the crown.

The winning hand

Our scoresheet

Jammies

2010-11-06T22:30:00.001-05:00

Posing in their jammies for Grammie