Desert Adventure
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Skyler and I took advantage of the great weather
and went for a trek in the desert behind our house.
It was his first time back there. I can't believe
that I haven't taken him out there before, so I
hope to do it more often. He enjoyed leading the
way and was determined to make it to his cousin,
Lukas' house. I had to deliver the bad news that
Lukas lives a little too far to walk. Check out the
video I took during our adventure.
Schoolbus
Monday, March 01, 2010
I got to take Skyler to his bus stop and pick him
up today. We played all afternoon and I also
managed to get some work done on my research
project. Check out the video I took of him getting
off the bus.
Friday Night Birthday Party
Friday, February 26, 2010
It was nice to go out to Uncle Sam's (what, no
website?!?) for pizza and in celebration of our
friend, Jenny's, birthday. It was a busy and looong
week! We will be spending time with her, the twins,
and her husband, Mark, next weekend. I can't wait
to go to Legoland in California (again).
Just a few more days and then it's Spring
Break!
Chopin and a Fever
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Last night, I went to my parents for some good
Chinese take-out and then my dad and I got some
culture at the newly renovated Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts and saw Jeffrey Siegel play some piano
works by Chopin and Schumann. This year marks
Chopin's 200th birthday. It was an amazing
concert and I really enjoy Jeffrey Siegel,
because he explains parts of the pieces and
gives a backstory before he plays the entire
piece form start to finish. It helps the
audience to better appreciate the music. There
is also a special video camera and screen
above the piano keyboard, so everyone can see
the performer's hands on the keyboard. Very
neat!
This morning, I am staying with Skyler at home, because he has a high fever and a possible ear infection. This would be the first time he has been sick this school year, so we can't complain! He and I prayed that he will get better, so we can run around and play outside.
This morning, I am staying with Skyler at home, because he has a high fever and a possible ear infection. This would be the first time he has been sick this school year, so we can't complain! He and I prayed that he will get better, so we can run around and play outside.
Enjoying the Weather
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
For the past few days, we've been having some great
weather. Some of it has been rain. Some of it has
been sunshine. All of it has been an opportunity to
play outside and enjoy ourselves.
Check out the rest of the photos.
Check out the rest of the photos.
Skyler and His Girlfriends
Monday, February 15, 2010
Well, two of them anyway! Skyler had a couple of
friends over for pizza and playing. McCartney,
Skyler, and Amelia made a huge mess, but it was fun
watching them run all over the house.
Sledding in Flagstaff
Monday, February 15, 2010
Yesterday, Skyler and I joined my dad in a short
day trip up north to Flagstaff. We went sledding at
a neighborhood park and then had lunch at a
small dive. My dad had to deliver some
paperwork and talk to some people for a few
minutes, so it was a great opportunity to
spend time with my dad and Skyler's grandpa.
Don't tell Renea, but we put Skyler's bare
feet in the snow because he kept saying he was
going to do it himself.
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I turned 34 on Saturday and Renea went with me to a movie, Edge of Darkness. Afterwards, we were supposed to go to Souper Salad for my free lunch, but they had closed (and the existing Greek restaurant had closed a couple months ago). We ended up at Samurai Sam's for some good teriyaki bowls.
I sent Renea a couple dozen roses at work last week, so all of her co-workers would notice! I am such a great husband! She is such a great wife!
Check out the rest of the photos.
I turned 34 on Saturday and Renea went with me to a movie, Edge of Darkness. Afterwards, we were supposed to go to Souper Salad for my free lunch, but they had closed (and the existing Greek restaurant had closed a couple months ago). We ended up at Samurai Sam's for some good teriyaki bowls.
I sent Renea a couple dozen roses at work last week, so all of her co-workers would notice! I am such a great husband! She is such a great wife!
Athlete of the Year
Saturday, February 06, 2010
I woke up this morning and helped some more with
our school's first rummage sale. Yesterday, after
school got out, there were people showing up as we
moved items to the parking lot. I think it was a
success and hope it generated enough money to
purchase new technology for our school.
Next, I came home and picked up Skyler to go to our first race. Kendra's Race is an annual fun run/walk to raise money for cancer research. Skyler sprinted a lot and impressed everyone there. However, his sprints eventually had to end and he repeatedly asked to go up on my shoulders, while I jogged. It was a good workout! We clocked in at 12:28 for the mile.
A couple hours later, I took him to a swim lesson that was rescheduled from the morning. At the end of the class, Skyler received a ribbon and graduated from Jellyfish to Octopus. The details of his achievements are in the photos.
Check out the rest of the photos.
Next, I came home and picked up Skyler to go to our first race. Kendra's Race is an annual fun run/walk to raise money for cancer research. Skyler sprinted a lot and impressed everyone there. However, his sprints eventually had to end and he repeatedly asked to go up on my shoulders, while I jogged. It was a good workout! We clocked in at 12:28 for the mile.
A couple hours later, I took him to a swim lesson that was rescheduled from the morning. At the end of the class, Skyler received a ribbon and graduated from Jellyfish to Octopus. The details of his achievements are in the photos.
Check out the rest of the photos.
