Category Archives: Kids

Another PR

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

Another PR (“personal record”) for this kid today: he ran two miles in 14:11 to finish in sixth place in today’s meet! I love how all of his hard work is producing results. Such great life lessons when your kids … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time Again

Posted on September 12, 2020 by

Sunny did the math on this: we just started his 28th “season” of baseball this fall. That includes spring (usually school ball), summer, and fall baseball since he was three years old playing at the YMCA!

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Cross Country PR

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

I am super proud of this kid. He tried a new sport at school this fall: cross country. And he’s off to a great start. He set a new PR today by shaving off two and a half minutes from … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on August 13, 2020 by

And thus begins a school year like no other…

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Playing at Toyota Field

Posted on July 10, 2020 by

Last night was a big night for Joshua. He played at Toyota Field, the home of the local Rocket City Trash Pandas. Actually, since the minor league season has been cancelled this year, Joshua had the chance to play there … Continue reading →

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Sixteen

Posted on July 6, 2020 by

He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Psalm 47:4 Not all pride is sinful. Today my heart is full; I am proud beyond measure. Our twins have turned sixteen! Today we celebrate sixteen years … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jackson

Posted on June 11, 2020 by
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The Coddling of the American Mind: A Review

Posted on April 30, 2020 by

I just finished reading a great book written by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt entitled The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. If you’re a Kindle reader, you … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Blessings of Quarantine

Posted on April 11, 2020 by

More time with this kid. We bought kayaks.

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Spring Baseball

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

This is my favorite picture of our (abbreviated) spring baseball season. In case you were wondering, the kid was out.

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