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Fellowship

2010-06-26T17:56:00.001-05:00

Mom and I are at Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX waiting for the service to start. The sound was really bad last week. We are trying a different spot tonight in the hopes that the sound will be better.

Trail Running Again

2010-06-26T08:29:00.003-05:00

I am out for a run on Lakeshore trail in Flower Mound. I haven't been running for about 2 week so I could let an injury heal. My leg feels good today.

When I take a break from running I always miss it and love getting back on the trails. Mountain biking is also a lot of fun, but I really love the trail running.

Third Karate Class

2010-06-25T06:09:00.000-05:00

Andy had his third karate class last night at the Flower Mound CAC. For some reason, only about half of the class showed, which worked out OK because each of the assistants were able to spend more time with each kid. He is really enjoying the class. And the instructors strike a nice balance between teaching, humor, and discipline.

Lego

2010-06-24T13:31:00.002-05:00

Grandma bought Andy a lego bus kit for his birthday. He is busy putting it together on the dining room table.

Sun and Fun

2010-06-23T12:27:00.001-05:00

We decided to spend the afternoon at the Flower Mound CAC in the waterpark. Today is HOT. Will get up to 103, so thet predict. Jane is working out while Grandma and I swim with the kids.

Calm

2010-06-23T06:47:00.001-05:00

I stopped briefly along the shore of Lake Grapevine to watch the sunrise. The water is calm and it is quiet except for the birds. Beautiful spot.

Early Morning Ride

2010-06-23T06:18:00.001-05:00

I just about overheated on my trail ride yesterday. So I've decided to switch to riding in the early mornings when it isn't so hot. I am at the MADD shelter along the Northshore trail of Flower Mound this morning. Parking lot is empty except for my Jeep. Off I go!

Summer Concerts at Highland Village

2010-06-22T09:21:00.000-05:00

THE SOAPBOX RADIO Come out to the Shops of Highland Village Tuesday June 22nd for the return of The SoapBox Radio. They will be there playing all the top hits for an amazing all ages show.

The SoapBox Radio returns

Today at 6:00pm

The Shops of Highland Village

Fellowship Church

2010-06-21T12:59:00.000-05:00

We took grandma to Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX Saturday night for the father's day service. They rocked the house, a little different than what she is used to at her church. She enjoyed in none the less.

Riding Northshore

2010-06-21T12:56:00.000-05:00

I am out for a mountain bike ride along the Northsore Trail of Lake Grapevine in Flower Mound, TX. Beautiful day. Doing a little freestyling along the shore. Pretty views of the lake from here.

The Karate Kid

2010-06-18T09:33:00.000-05:00

Andy had his second Karate lesson last night at the Flower Mound CAC. This morning he put on his gi (karate uniform) and practiced his moves by the pool. He's looking pretty good!

Grandma's Little Secret

2010-06-18T07:02:00.005-05:00

The kids and I took grandma (my mom) to our local Flower Mound Community Activity Center yesterday afternoon to play some games. I've known my mom all my life. I thought I knew everything there was to know about her. Not much surprises me anymore... until yesterday!

We started off by playing some air hockey. The kids kicked her butt. No surprises her. On to the next game.

We moved on to foosball. She really struggled with this one. Couldn't figure out which way to spin the handles or which handles to hold on to. Not her thing... no surprises.

Next it was pool. We spent most of the time trying to teach her how to hold the que. She dropped the occasional ball, but we're not going to see her playing on ESPN anytime soon.

Finally we moved to ping pong. As we were sitting watching the kids play for a few minutes, she started talking some game. She said things like, "Boy, I really like ping pong--you should probably just sit this one out" and "I was hoping we would play some ping pong so I can show you how it's done." I couldn't believe I was getting trashed talked by my mother!

Once the kids were done it was our turn. I figured I would take it easy on the old lady for a while so as not to embarrass her. I gently bounced the ball over to her side and told her she could start the volley. Then it started...

Her first serve passed by me at about 30 miles per hour. The ball was on the floor before I realized she had hit it! "Lucky shot," I thought to myself. The next was a little faster, as was the third. Wow... she does have some game. I started returning the serves and she hit them back even faster. I felt like I was watching a Betty White commercial!

We played for about 10 minutes and I actually worked up a little sweat. Can you imagine sweating while playing ping pong? I'd love to say I let the old lady get a few points, but in reality, SHE KICKED MY ASS!!!! As I said earlier, not much surprises me anymore. This, on the other hand, blew me away.

One piece of advice.... if you run into my mom and she offers to play you for money, run for the hills!

Air Hockey

2010-06-17T14:42:00.002-05:00

Grandma is playing Andy a game of air hockey at the Flower Mound CAC.

Grandma In The Pool

2010-06-17T10:50:00.001-05:00

Lindsey was standing at Grandma's door by 6:30 this morning waiting for her to wake up. Grandma told her she would go swimming with her today. I asked Lindsey to let her sleep until 9 am, which she did. At 9 am sharp, she woke Grandma up!

After some cereal and a drink of coffee, Lindsey got her into the pool. She is loving it!

Mom's Visit

2010-06-17T06:20:00.000-05:00

We picked my mom up at the DFW airport last night. She is here in Flower Mound for a 2 week visit. As you can see how she is dressed, she isn't prepared for the heat down her. Hit hit 102 at one point yesterday. Lovin it!

Today she is going to get in the pool. Mom hasn't been here in the summer before, always the winter. So she hasn't been able to swim.

Guess who?

2010-06-16T14:42:00.000-05:00

The Piercing

2010-06-16T14:38:00.000-05:00

Lindsey went ahead with piercing her ears. She didn't even flinch. Brave girl!

Earrings

2010-06-16T12:03:00.001-05:00

Lindsey is sitting on the patio counting her money. She wants to get her ears pierced. We already had it done twice and she let them fill in each time. So we told her she needed to come up with her own money to get it done this time. Strangely, after a few minutes, she was able to find enough money around the house to pay for it. Also strange, my wallet is empty...

Sidetracked

2010-06-16T08:16:00.002-05:00

So much for washing the Jeep!

Bath Time

2010-06-16T08:08:00.002-05:00

Lindsey and I are washing the Jeep. Beautiful day today, high of 97 predicted. On vacation today.

Playland and Live Bands

2010-06-15T17:42:00.001-05:00

The kids and I are at the McDonald's Playland in Flower Mound. Time for our weekly intake of grease.

We might go to the Shops at Highland Village tonight to listen to the live bands. Tonight is Osage & Standard, a couple of teen bands.

It's a Sign!

2010-06-15T08:20:00.002-05:00

Lindsey made a sign for Jane.

Finally on Facebook!

2010-06-14T23:59:00.000-05:00

I finally bit the bullet and decided to launch a page on Facebook. I've not used Facebook in the past because I always thought of it as a tool for teenagers. However, I've quickly discovered how powerful of a tool it can be for marketing. In addition, I am getting rather hooked on this social networking thing!

Come and visit my new Facebook site and let me know what you think!

Waterpark

2010-06-13T13:25:00.001-05:00

We are swimming at the Flower Mound CAC waterpark. This has become a favorite spot for us to hang out. There is not many here today. Andy decided to bring his friend, Sam. They are having a good time.

Air Hockey and Other Games

2010-06-12T10:38:00.001-05:00

We are at the Flower Mound CAC playing games while we wait for the waterpark to open. Going to swim with the kids before going for my workout.