See You Later, Gigi

We woke up this morning to the news that Sam's grandma had passed away. It was not a surprise, as she'd been in hospice for a short time. She was 94 years old. After Sam and I were married, I got to meet Gigi for the first time. She welcomed me into the family with … Continue reading See You Later, Gigi →

A Royally Good Time

The kids got to go to a neat outing today. The county hosted a "Royal Ball." They had a DJ, many games and activities, and many of the staff dressed as the various princesses. I had to work, but Sam and her mom took the kids and they had a blast! There were plenty of … Continue reading A Royally Good Time →

Un-Four-Gettable Day!

On Saturday, our daughter Ella celebrated her 4th birthday in a big way! It was packed with a whole bunch of fun! It was memorable for all of us. The day began with breakfast - mom's homemade cinnamon rolls! Banners and balloons proclaimed the celebration underway. She decided on a Barbie theme. After breakfast, Nana and Papa came over … Continue reading Un-Four-Gettable Day! →

Thanks, Gabby!

In all the years I worked in radio I was star struck quite a few times. This weekend, I got to witness first hand my daughter being star struck and it was worth every second. Laila Lockhart Kraner, the star of Gabby's Dollhouse, did a meet and greet at a local furniture store this weekend and … Continue reading Thanks, Gabby! →

Finally! The Weekend.

It is Groundhog Day. The above critter is not a groundhog, I realize. Perhaps, I should have posted an appropriate groundhog picture? Hold on a sec .... .... Ok, I'm back. I have one. You're welcome. The kids each got to enjoy a special day today. Andrew got to spend the day at Nana's house and Ella got to go … Continue reading Finally! The Weekend. →

A Couple Dad Stories

Weekend in the Dollhouse? When people ask me if I watch certain shows on television, I have to remind them that I have toddlers at home. The shows I watch are the ones the kids watch: Bluey, Miss Rachel, Work It Out Wombats, Fireman Sam, and my daughter's favorite, Gabby's Dollhouse. On the show, the main character … Continue reading A Couple Dad Stories →

White Weekend

Michigan got hit with it's first real winter storm this weekend. It was no joke. It started Friday afternoon after I got to work. In the short couple hours I was there, the snow accumulated quickly. It didn't take long for patients to start cancelling their appointments for that evening. Believe it or not, despite the 6-8 inches of … Continue reading White Weekend →

Winter Karma

We woke up today to about an inch and a half of snow. There is more on the way before the week is done. It's been fun to see how Daisy reacts to the snow. She is not quite sure what to do with it. She sniffs it. She rolls in it. She eats it. It's quite a scene. When she … Continue reading Winter Karma →

A Look Back at 2023

Perhaps this year I will plan a bit better. I hoped to post this year-end recap on January 1, 2024, but life had other plans. If I made New Year's Resolutions, planning ahead just might be one of mine. Better late than never ... 2023 was a year of ups and downs, but that's what makes life … Continue reading A Look Back at 2023 →

The Scissors Add 10 Years

Andrew got a haircut a few weeks ago. I had to work, so Sam brought Ella. She kept saying she wanted her hair cut. Now she's had the ends trimmed a few times, but that's been the extent of it. When Sam asked how she wanted it cut she showed us with her hands. She … Continue reading The Scissors Add 10 Years →