Category Archives: Kids

Playing at Toyota Field

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

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

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The Coddling of the American Mind: A Review

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

More time with this kid. We bought kayaks.

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Spring Baseball

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

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First Varsity Win

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Dominant

This kid. I have so much fun watching him play the game he loves. Today he was on the mound for the first time in this young season and he was rewarded with results to match all his hard work. … Continue reading →

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The Bybee Family Survivor Game

My youngest child is a Survivor fanatic. We all enjoy the show, but he’s especially obsessed. Over the holiday break, he’s created his own version of Survivor, complete with immunity challenges, hidden idols, and a tribal council set-up in our … Continue reading →

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Machoism and Masculinity: Dispatches from the Vacuum Cleaner

I’ve grown up in a world where machoism has been confused with masculinity. You probably know what I mean. Machoism is being a “real” man. It’s the belief that “real” men don’t cry or express any emotion at all…except anger. … Continue reading →

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