2009
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Preparing for 5K
I am running in the Running Scared 5K here in Orange Beach next Saturday week. I have been running now for 4 years now, but I have only entered 2 official races. I am at a point now of confidence in my running base and of desire to improve, not just finish. I expect I [...]
Life in the OB
Not to make anyone jealous or anything, but today Shannon and I both complained about how hot and muggy it has been. She had to go to the pool today to cool off.
Favorite Books: Master of the Senate
Upon the passing of Ted Kennedy, I read an article talking about a time he brought in author Robert A. Caro to talk to his Senate colleagues about the tradition of the Senate. The article mentioned Caro writing an “epic” biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. I enjoy political biographies, and I thought I would pick [...]
Single Fatherhood
Shannon is in Knoxville this weekend for her cousin’s wedding. I have the kids by myself. So far, so good. It has been a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and Jacob has been playing with his friends outside for the past 5 hours. Ava had a good nap and has been very content. Parenting is easy when [...]
Vegas Baby!
I just got back from a Kantara Initiative conference in Las Vegas. I work with KI in my SAML testing which was the motivation behind the trip. It was my first trip to Vegas, and I was excited to see a city I have heard so much about. I leave there greatly disappointed. First, nothing [...]
My Labor Day Weekend
I saw my Dad have a heart attack. My parents came down on Thursday evening. We had dinner together, caught up a little and then headed to bed. My dad had some chest pains in the last few days, but they were light and passing. He has a history of heart disease and a had [...]
Ava’s Shoes
Our daughter loves shoes. Loves them. It was one of her first words. She gets fussy if you don’t put on a certain pair she wants to wear that day. Several times a day she brings us shoes to put on her. She also enjoys wearing other people’s shoes. What is especially funny is that [...]
Jacob’s Birthday
Jacob turned 5 last week. Shannon posted some pictures on Facebook on the his actual birthday, but here are some more. Also, as a matter of record, Jacob on his 5th birthday is 3′ 9′ (45 inches) tall’ and 42 lbs. For what is it worth, that puts him in the 86th percentile for height [...]
Calm before the Storm
Claudette, far too sissy of a name for a possible hurricane, has made landfall near Destin, Florida, an area we considered moving to instead of Orange Beach. Good choice on our part! What is interesting is that all though we are just over an hour a way from its center, the weather last night and [...]
The Best News Ever
This extrememly busy season at work is nearing an end. End of August and September should see the waters part. I expect to write more here then, but I have to share the most wonderful news. Last night around 6:20 at the dinner table, Jacob prayed to receive Christ as his Lord and Savior! I [...]
