6 Week Milestone

I just finished week 6 of Weight Watchers and weighed in to see that I hit a milestone. I was down 4 pounds this week and that takes my total weight loss to 21 pounds! I have certainly had opportunities to jump off the wagon since I started. It really hasn't been difficult to make … Continue reading 6 Week Milestone →

A Few More Down … Lots To Go

Over the past 5 weeks, I've been on a journey to once again drop some weight. I began that journey on May 31st. This past Tuesday marked my 5 week weigh-in. I was happy to see a 3 pound weight loss which brings my total weight loss to 17 pounds. Slow and steady I stay … Continue reading A Few More Down … Lots To Go →

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We had our garage sale on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday may have been busier than the rest of my weekend. I got my steps in for the day, that's for sure! You may remember that when we were expecting Ella, we took what was our dining room and built a wall to make a … Continue reading (Insert Creative Title Here) →

Summer Kick Off

Sunny Days ... Summer has come and it is bringing on the heat!! One Michigan TV station may have slightly over exaggerated on the "First Day of Summer" temperature ... Well, it was sunny and it was hot - but not THAT hot!! We reached the 90's today and those hot temps hit early. No … Continue reading Summer Kick Off →

My Father’s Day Weekend

Father's Day began for me on Saturday morning. We celebrated Saturday because Sam had to work on Sunday. When I returned home from work, my kids were already up and waiting. Sam had texted me that Ella was anxious for me to come home to get my present. Ella was excited because she had seen … Continue reading My Father’s Day Weekend →

Weekend Wrap Up

Saturday Sam and I took the kids out to eat at a local pizza place. They have a patio, which allowed us to eat outside. The weather was perfect. It was sunny, but not too hot and there was a nice breeze. Of course, there was plenty of cottonwood flying about, which was only a … Continue reading Weekend Wrap Up →

Physically Unfit

As I mentioned in a previous blog, I had my annual physical this week. "I'm gonna put on my mad face ..." is what the doc said to me when she came into the room. It broke the tension. I knew it wasn't gonna be a good visit. My bloodwork results hit my electronic chart … Continue reading Physically Unfit →

I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir”

I'm still trying to process the loss of my friend, Tom Shaner. He passed away just before Christmas. He was my high school band director. He was more than just a friend to me (and many others). He was a mentor, a leader, a counselor, a cheerleader, a boss, a role model, an advisor, and … Continue reading I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir” →

Reflecting on 2019 …

As the year draws to a close, I have pondered about what I wanted to write about. Some of the blogs I follow have posted "Year End" Top Ten lists featuring their 10 most read blogs of the year. Others have written rants about the old year, and posted resolutions for the new year. Yet … Continue reading Reflecting on 2019 … →

Weekend Wrap-Up

Because of my "real job" work schedule, I have Thursday-Saturdays off. I have my sons three weekends a month, and I love that time with them. One weekend a month, my wife get a "date" weekend. This past weekend was that weekend. Thursday Thursday is usually a short day, because I work the night before. … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-Up →