Category Archives: Family

Mommy M.I.A. Day 3

I’m about to do something I swore I’d never do. I can handle keeping the kids here all weekend by myself. We’re having a lot of fun, a lot of tickle fights, a lot of wrestling matches. I can handle … Continue reading

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Mommy M.I.A. Day 2

We’re barely 26 hours into Operation: Outnumber Daddy. Here’s an update. – Woke up this morning with a sore throat and stuffy nose. Probably has something to do with the fact that it was 48 degrees outside and we have … Continue reading

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Mommy M.I.A.

So today Sunny left for the beach (again). She’ll be going with some girls from our Sunday school class. She absolutely deserves a break. She gives so much of herself to our children. I hope these next few days will … Continue reading

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Tipping and a Test

We’re having an ethical dilemma over at Double Stuf on the nature of the tip. Check it out and weigh in._______________ And I can do his voice, too….

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Baby Fever

I have so many friends who have had or are expecting babies this year. It’s pretty awesome, actually. Of course, here at church, a few of our best friends have helped the church grow the old-fashioned way. Sunny’s blogged about … Continue reading

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School Daze

Today was the first day of “school” for our children. It’s really just a Mother’s Morning Out program, but still. Surprisingly, we didn’t cry. But it hurt just a little. Didn’t we just have these kids? Now they’re in “school”. … Continue reading

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Seven Years Ago…

Seven years ago today, I became the luckiest man on earth. On August 14, 1999, I married Miss Sunny Anne Shates at the Mt. Juliet Church of Christ in front of many friends and family members. I woke up that … Continue reading

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The Best Thing About My Day

I went home for lunch…We had Oreos for dessert. Can you tell?

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Growing Up

A couple days ago, Sunny and I went to check out a preschool program for our kids. It’s really a Mother’s Morning Out program offered by a local church here in town. We’re checking into enrolling them for one day … Continue reading

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For Abby Kate and Joshua

Two years ago today, my children were born. Sunny recalls that day on her blog. I suppose it was the most beautiful day of my life. I honestly can’t remember what our lives were like before our kids were born. … Continue reading

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