Archive for October, 2010
Singing Happy Birthday
Posted by: | CommentsOn the way to school this morning, Sam thought it would be nice to sing Happy Birthday to Evan. So Sam proceeds to sing a Happy Birthday and shouts ‘Happy Birthday Evan’ when he’s done. He really put his heart into it. Evan sat there for a few seconds, just taking it all in. He then said in the flattest tone possible, ‘Thank you guys’.
The contrast of Sam’s bravado to Evan’s monotone thank you was just too much for me. Both the boys looked at me as if saying, ‘Dad, it really wasn’t that funny’.
Happy Birthday Evan!
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I cannot believe that just 3 years ago Evan came into our world. To celebrate this occasion I have to give credit where credit is deserved… to Holly. She continues to amaze me everyday with the patience and nurturing she give to our boys in situations that would make my head spin.
Just a couple of people out for a run…
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Proof that Mankato had a hit on their hands. Over 2000 runners participated in the inaugural Mankato Marathon on Saturday. After the main pack had finished going by on the main route by our house, I took the boys back to the house. By then the 10k runners were running literally in front of our house. The boy spent 20+ minutes cheering on the 10k runners.
Can’t wait for next year. Maybe Holly will be on the sides cheering me on?
Good luck Holly…
Posted by: | CommentsToday is the inaugural Mankato Marathon. I want to wish good luck to everyone running in the race – Cindy, Tanya, and Kristin. Especially to Holly, who we’re going to cheer for extra loud.
Pics from the race to follow.
You sure you did it right…
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It’s that time of year again and we’re starting to make jack-o’-lanterns. In this case we got an early start to test out Sam’s skills at cleaning, my skills at cutting, and Evan’s skills at supervising. So for Evan’s the winner.
The winning photo…
Posted by: | CommentsJust to put things in perspective, this was the winning photo for the 2011 Mankato Calendar photo contest and the People’s Choice Award.
Hard to beat a guy in a plane taking a picture of another plane flying over Mankato in the dead of winter. I’ll get’em next year!
Very happy results…
Posted by: | CommentsTonight was the 2011 Mankato Photo Contest presentation by the Mankato City Council. I was honored to have two of my pictures awarded tonight. The first was a night shot of Veteran’s Memorial Bridge to be named the 2nd place photo out of over 375 entries. This picture was blown up and already framed at the ceremony tonight. It will now be hung within City government offices and on official literature.
The other was being named the 2nd overall photo in the People’s Choice award for my picture of Union Depot in downtown Mankato.
Both of my pictures lost to the same picture, a great aerial photo of Mankato in the winter. Here’s to trying to get up one more spot next year!
Great way to start the day..
Posted by: | CommentsOn school days, we drop Sam off at before school program Think of it like in school daycare. Most mornings Evan comes in too, so he can say goodbye to Sam. This morning it was a little extra touching.
Sam: I need to give you a hug before you go (turns to Evan to give him a hug)
Evan: Bye Sam
Sam: Bye
Evan: I love you Sam. You’re my best friend.
Sam: You are too (gives 2nd hug)
I walk away all choked up and nearly walk into a support column.
Future photographer…
Posted by: | CommentsSam getting a taste of using a big boy camera.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: | CommentsHappy 91st birthday Grandma Verly!