Since we didn't get to watch fireworks together, we decided that Monday would be a family day! While my wife caught a few hours of sleep, I packed us a picnic lunch, packed the swim suits & towels, and got us beach ready. I'm not sure why, but we always seem to go swimming at … Continue reading Life’s a Beach!
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Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth”
In all the years that Sam and I have been together, our city has always done fireworks on July 4th. Sam knew that she'd have the 4th off, so neither of us had to take any time off of work. Well, for whatever the reason, our city moved the fireworks to the 3rd of July … Continue reading Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth”
Father’s Day 2026
By Friday, I was moving around a bit more thanks to medications. My back was still hurting a bit, but at least I was able to get around. My youngest kids stayed over at Nana's on Friday night. I had called my older boys to see if they were free for dinner, but they had … Continue reading Father’s Day 2026
Mid-Week Lookback
Just this week I was reminded that my wife and I got our new vehicles. We each got a Chevy Trax. What is had to believe is that just two years later, mine hit a big milestone. She hit 100,000 miles driving south on I-75 on my way to work. Here's to the next 100,000! … Continue reading Mid-Week Lookback
Changing Faces
I don't know who wrote this, but it certainly applies to each of my kids! Your little face. It's different from the face I once knew. It's changing from the face of yesterday. It'll be something new a few months from now. I carry all your faces deep in my heart with me. The first … Continue reading Changing Faces
Friday Photo Flashback
To mark another trip around the sun, here are some pictures I have posted in the past: 6th (or 7th) birthday. Not sure if that thing with the yellow base is a candle or not. The first birthday gift from my daughter - a treasure! Celebrating birthday #52 with a nice cake from the kids … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Small Life Recap
I'm not sure why I am just now getting around to writing a quick life recap. I guess I didn't think I was as busy as I was. Prior to Easter, my friend Margaret stopped by to see the kids. They always love when she stops by. She was passing by our house on her … Continue reading Small Life Recap
Too Much Glare
We've been using the same photographer for about 3-4 years now. It never fails, she always seems to find perfect pictures among chaos. We were unable to get family photos done around Christmas, so when her Spring Mini Sessions opened, we scheduled one. One thing has changed since the last family photo session - three … Continue reading Too Much Glare
Life’s Little Moments
This week, I felt like I really didn't feel like me. I'm not sure that even makes sense. I'm not sure what is "off," but something is. Hoping that I can figure out what the deal is. What's weird about it, is that there were some great things that happened this week. This week, the … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
Huh? Pardon Me? What?
This weekend was very odd. Saturday my mother-in-law called to see if the kids wanted to go to the circus on Sunday. They were excited and I took them over to spend the night, so they could go with Nana after they woke up. I went home Saturday night and played on the Xbox for … Continue reading Huh? Pardon Me? What?
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 