Speaking of Birthdays...

Day 246/Post 90

Well, I didn't get my birthday picture up for my special day. So, I thought I would post one of those. I needed to take a break from Hurricane Ike. I'll post more of those pics later.

Dr Pepper. Texas? Can that be?

Day 212/Post 76

We took a little detour on our way back home to Dublin. It's known as Dr. Pepper, Texas. It's home to the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant. It was established in 1891.

It's also known for it's famous Dublin Dr Pepper. It still makes the Dr Pepper with Imperial Sugar not fructose syrup. Wow! Now, it can give a shot of energy. :)

Is that a rocking chair?

Day 211/Post 75

Well, we were driving along in West Texas & happened upon the world's largest cedar rocking chair. Yep, we had to turn around for this Kodak moment! That's the boys & I in the far left corner. Can you imagine - Paul Bunyun could be rocked here!

The Famous Pops!

Day 210/Post 74

We visited the coolest place - Pops! It's on the famous Route 66. Clay says he wants to live within 10 minutes of the place. The place is full of different soda bottles & has a little diner area too. It's so cool! If you ever get the chance to go - make a "pit stop". Just be ready to wait for your meal. :)

Alabaster Caves

Day 204/Post 68

Well, we've not posted in a few days. We've been on vacation. This year we decided to visit some "different" type of locations. The next couple of days will be of our trip to the Alabaster Caverns near Freedom, Oklahoma.

Learning Movie Making

Day 173/Post 60


Well, I learned something new about video & taught the boys. We used some of our pics and incorporated them into a little short video. Here's the most recent practice that was done this past week. Hope you enjoy!

If you'd like to give it a try, it's very easy. We used animoto to create it. You can try it with a trial version. Go ahead, give it a try!

Giesinger Relay for Life Team

Day 89/Post 46

Relay for Life is approaching fast this year! This is a picture from last year's Relay for Life team from Giesinger. You'll see Christi in the middle row. Relay for Life is a wonderful event that helps support the Cancer Society. Go Giesinger!!!

Mommy & Daddy

Day 85/Post 42

We don't forget Mom and Dad! We love the state flower too. The boys decided that Mom & Dad should have to sit down among the bluebonnets too. So, here we are in the bright sun! Mom was excited about the sun & Dad was excited about the flowers. What a team we make!

Mom & Cody Ice Skating

Day 19 / Post 18


Here is a picture of Mom and Cody at the Ice Rink. Cody just looks so excited to have his photo taken. I would assume that he would grow out of that and then I remember how Clay and Mike are. So much for that theory!

Oklahoma Snow, Mom & Clay

Day 7 / Post 6

OK, let's go back to the Oklahoma snow theme. Here is a picture of Mom and Clay out playing in the snow. Since this was the first snow trip for my boys, some snowball instruction was needed. Mom was eager to help out. Once they picked up the technique the war was on. For some reason all of the snowballs were directed my way. What is up with that? Enjoy.

Dress Photo - Cohort 13

Day 81 / Post 55

Here is a new “Dress” photo of Cohort 13. Photo was taken a week or so ago and is a nice final portrait of the group. I think that Christi and everyone in the group are ready for the class work to be over. Although they still have a ton of things to do before they receive the degree. I am off to spend the night at the Houston Zoo for what they call “Wild Winks” with the Cub Scouts, wish me luck!

Christi & Animals, Post #4

Day 77 / Post 51

Repost for Monday, April 16, 2007

Christi Animal Series, Post #4. Well you can say that animals were coming more proactive in Christi’s life but here is the clincher. Christi and her entire school are raising money for The American Cancer Society. Jerri, her boss, said that if the kids raised $2000 for this cause then she would kiss a pig.

What she left out, at least in Christi’s version of the story, is that not only would she kiss a pig, but Christi would to. I was not there but I can just imagine the look on Christi’s face when she got this information at the assembly Monday morning, in front of all 800 kids in her school. What is a good AP to do; well she kissed that pig to the cheers of those 800 kids. The animal saga is now over, she hopes.

Christi & Animals, Post #3

Day 76 / Post 50

Repost for Sunday, April 15, 2007

Christi Animal Series, Post #3. We all know that life in the public school system is difficult. There just are never enough funds for the PTO to do what it needs. Well in order to help out, Chick-fil-a decided to help out and gave the school a spirit night. Well in order to promote the evening to make as much money as possible Chic-fil-a also allowed the use of their 10 foot inflatable cow. Here we see a picture of Jerri and Christi passing out flyers to parents as they pick up there children after school. Who says that an AP’s job is never done, who says they get to go home at 4:00?

Christi & Animals, Post #2

Day 75 / Post 49

Repost for Saturday, April 14, 2007

Christi Animal Series, Post #2. I was considering the omen statement made yesterday and thought of another example. Christi is finishing up her Doctorate in Education and is a part of Cohort 13. Well the official mascot of Cohort 13 is the donkey, animal #2 that is full time in her life. This is a close up edit of the Cohort 13 group photo where each of them is holding their own official Cohort 13 mascot. I think it even makes noise, but for some reason she has hid it from me so I am not sure any more. See you tomorrow for the next piece of our animal puzzle.

Christi & Animals, Post #1

Day 74 / Post 48

Repost for Friday, April 13, 2007

I think it is time for a new series of photos. Therefore, I have decided to do a Christi animal series. We all know that Christi loves animals, just as long as she doesn’t have to be involved with the animals.

This picture is of Christi holding Duke when we first brought him home in December, he has grown since then. It took Clay about 2 years of begging before he was allowed to get a dog. This photo could be considered an omen for things to come, but I don’t want to give away the story line. Check back tomorrow for another piece in this new puzzle.

Easter Series, Post #1

Day 65 / Post 39

Repost for Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

OK, as per your requests I will add Easter photos for the next few days. Here we see Mom and Cody counting his found eggs at GG’s. You know that as the youngest of three boys you can never be too sure that you are not being cheated by your older brothers. Cody has caught them in the past and is determined not to ever let it happen again.

Cohort 13

Day 64 / Post 38

Here is a picture of Christi’s Doctoral Cohort. They are Cohort 13 and their mascot is the donkey. The light at the end of the tunnel is starting to appear and I though it would be nice to post a picture of the group.

Flowers at Work

Day 45 / Post 30

Thursday, March 15, 2007

You know every now and then you have to surprise your wife with things that she did not expect. Here is a picture that she took of the flowers that I sent her at work, just because. She loves getting flowers delivered to her at work.

Me and My Gang

Day 44 / Post 29

Repost for: Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Well going back to the 85^th Birthday Pictures I thought I would include a photo of me and my gang. It is hard to believe how fast everyone is growing up and how soon they will be moving on into their own lives. Mike graduates in two years, Clay is 2 years from middle school and Cody is in First! Where did the time go? I hope we remember to stop and enjoy a few things along the way!

Mom's New Friend

Day 15 /
Post 10

OK, this is not exactly a pay back post for Christi but I thought that it was time to give her a post on the blog. Mom was a hard sell for Clay to get a puppy but I think she has become quite found of Mr. Duke. She has even taken it as her job to make sure he gets his warm milk every night before he goes to bed. Yes this is one spoiled pooch…