Hello everyone, this is Morry.
On the way to walk the boys to school this morning, I got a text from Aaron that there was a bug in the Focus Forward stuff we needed to walk through. I finished walking the boys to school and called Aaron. It was clear that I was going to have to skip Camp Gladiator to work on this issue with him.
Rachel still went to Camp Gladiator and then went to tutor after that.
When she got home, I was still finishing up the bug. About 30 minutes after she got home, we were able to go out to lunch together. Tomorrow, I'm meeting some friends instead of going to Wholy Bagel with Rachel so we pushed today. We figured since it was Thursday and not Friday, we'd try something new. We went to a coffee shop called Alta which is on Lady Bird Lake.
When we got downtown, we drove around for 20 minutes or so to find parking. We eventually gave up and parked in a garage by the Convention Center. The garage was pretty full and we ended up on the 7th floor.
The coffee shop had an amazing view. The service was lacking and the prices were very steep. I guess rent is high with a view like that so they need to make it up somehow. I didn't have a whole lot of time because I had to get back and get back working on some of the leftovers of that issue. And we wasted time trying to park. So, unfortunately, we were not able to stay as long as we would have liked.
We got back to the car and the line to leave the parking garage was past where we were parked - on the 7th floor. All we can guess was some event let out of the convention center. We waited about 45 minutes in the parking garage to get out. I think the pay system at the bottom stopped working which led to the problem. When we finally got down to the first floor, they were just letting us out for free.
We got home just in time for Rachel to leave to pick up the boys.
I stayed home to make sure things were going smoothly with Focus Forward. Unfortunately, a bit later, more went wrong. I ended up spending another 4 hours, almost thru dinner, to find the issue and fix it.
During that time, Rachel started dinner in the crockpot, left to tutor, and then came home and got dinner ready. Noah helped Rachel cut up the fruit for dinner.
I was able to join everyone towards the tail end of dinner. We ate outside on the porch. Things seem calm now with the project.
The boys are now getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Kickball
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
We did Camp Gladiator after taking the boys to school. There were no fits or problems on the way to school.
Rachel went straight from Camp Gladiator to tutor. After that she stopped at HEB on the way home.
I worked all morning long. At lunch time I went out and got gas and picked up a smoothie at Smoothie King.
We only picked up Noah after school. As a fundraiser for the PTA, Evan was participating in a kickball tournament for the fifth graders. They were able to get shaved ice too while they were there.
Rachel left to go tutor and Noah and I picked Evan up. We stopped at Jude's on the way home and brought him home with us.
For dinner, we grilled hamburgers and ate outside on the porch.
The boys are asleep now.
Until next time...
We did Camp Gladiator after taking the boys to school. There were no fits or problems on the way to school.
Rachel went straight from Camp Gladiator to tutor. After that she stopped at HEB on the way home.
I worked all morning long. At lunch time I went out and got gas and picked up a smoothie at Smoothie King.
We only picked up Noah after school. As a fundraiser for the PTA, Evan was participating in a kickball tournament for the fifth graders. They were able to get shaved ice too while they were there.
Rachel left to go tutor and Noah and I picked Evan up. We stopped at Jude's on the way home and brought him home with us.
For dinner, we grilled hamburgers and ate outside on the porch.
The boys are asleep now.
Until next time...
Monday, October 24, 2016
Camp Champions
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Today the fifth graders went to Camp Champions. You can read more about Camp Champions here. The kids stay over night in cabins and they will return tomorrow. Evan need to be dropped off at the school by 7am. I drove him there and made sure he was waiting in the right spot with his class and then came home.
Rachel, Lizzy and I walked Noah to school when I got home.
We did Camp Gladiator this morning. It was cooler though it had rained earlier in the morning so it was kind of humid.
When we got home, I went into Aaron's. Rachel stayed at home.
Rachel and I both walked to get Noah. It seemed so quiet where we pick the boys up with no fifth graders around.
Noah had football practice this afternoon. When we got home, we had dinner outside on the porch. It's finally cool enough to eat out there and the bugs aren't as bad.
Noah will be going to bed soon.
Until next time...
Today the fifth graders went to Camp Champions. You can read more about Camp Champions here. The kids stay over night in cabins and they will return tomorrow. Evan need to be dropped off at the school by 7am. I drove him there and made sure he was waiting in the right spot with his class and then came home.
Rachel, Lizzy and I walked Noah to school when I got home.
We did Camp Gladiator this morning. It was cooler though it had rained earlier in the morning so it was kind of humid.
When we got home, I went into Aaron's. Rachel stayed at home.
Rachel and I both walked to get Noah. It seemed so quiet where we pick the boys up with no fifth graders around.
Noah had football practice this afternoon. When we got home, we had dinner outside on the porch. It's finally cool enough to eat out there and the bugs aren't as bad.
Noah will be going to bed soon.
Until next time...
Monday, June 6, 2016
New Tires
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
We all slept in a bit longer this morning after a late night. I think we were all exhausted.
I worked all morning. Rachel got up and called the tire shop. We needed new back tires on the minivan. Then she and Noah went to the tire shop and dropped the car off. They walked over to a little deli and had some food while they were waiting. It didn't take too long to get the tires replaced.
After that, Deborah met them and the three went for a hike.
In the afternoon, Evan worked with Coach Chris. While we were at baseball, Rachel and Noah went to Costco.
For dinner, we ate out on the porch. We had hamburgers.
We took a walk after dinner. Lizzy was happy to go for a walk since she's not going to school in the morning.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
We all slept in a bit longer this morning after a late night. I think we were all exhausted.
I worked all morning. Rachel got up and called the tire shop. We needed new back tires on the minivan. Then she and Noah went to the tire shop and dropped the car off. They walked over to a little deli and had some food while they were waiting. It didn't take too long to get the tires replaced.
After that, Deborah met them and the three went for a hike.
In the afternoon, Evan worked with Coach Chris. While we were at baseball, Rachel and Noah went to Costco.
For dinner, we ate out on the porch. We had hamburgers.
We took a walk after dinner. Lizzy was happy to go for a walk since she's not going to school in the morning.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Lucky Number Thirteen
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Today is Rachel and my thirteenth anniversary. It's hard to believe we've been married thirteen years. We're just shy of having been together for fifteen years.
We walked to school this morning and then ended up talking to Jack's dad for a while.
We worked from home in the morning. Rachel had a call and I had a call as well.
For our anniversary, we decided to have an anniversary lunch rather than an anniversary dinner. We wanted to go somewhere that we wouldn't take the boys. There's a German Bakery/Bar called Easy Tiger that opened on Sixth Street. I had eaten there once before. They server freshly baked soft pretzels and make their own bread for sandwiches. They serve corned beef, but not thinly sliced, just slices of the brisket. We were able to eat outside. Their outside is covered. We had a nice time.
I had a call in the afternoon so Rachel went to get the boys.
When Rachel got home, she took Lizzy to the vet for her annual checkup. Everything went well but we're awaiting the results of the blood work. But her weight actually came down some and everything else appeared healthy.
Evan and I went to baseball practice. It was a really good practice. Evan played really well.
For dinner we had leftovers from lunch. We were able to eat outside. The bugs are not yet too bad.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Today is Rachel and my thirteenth anniversary. It's hard to believe we've been married thirteen years. We're just shy of having been together for fifteen years.
We walked to school this morning and then ended up talking to Jack's dad for a while.
We worked from home in the morning. Rachel had a call and I had a call as well.
For our anniversary, we decided to have an anniversary lunch rather than an anniversary dinner. We wanted to go somewhere that we wouldn't take the boys. There's a German Bakery/Bar called Easy Tiger that opened on Sixth Street. I had eaten there once before. They server freshly baked soft pretzels and make their own bread for sandwiches. They serve corned beef, but not thinly sliced, just slices of the brisket. We were able to eat outside. Their outside is covered. We had a nice time.
I had a call in the afternoon so Rachel went to get the boys.
When Rachel got home, she took Lizzy to the vet for her annual checkup. Everything went well but we're awaiting the results of the blood work. But her weight actually came down some and everything else appeared healthy.
Evan and I went to baseball practice. It was a really good practice. Evan played really well.
For dinner we had leftovers from lunch. We were able to eat outside. The bugs are not yet too bad.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Baseball and Parties
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Noah had two birthday parties scheduled for today. Actually, Evan was invited to both as well, but he had a game at 1:15 so he definitely couldn't go to the first game. If they lost, he could go to the second game.
Evan and I stopped at Smoothie King on the way up. The game didn't go well, although I felt Evan played well. He played second base the whole game. He made a beautiful tag on a boy trying to stretch a single into a double. It was quite a play. Unfortunately, the Bucs didn't really come to play and the umpiring was just plain awful.
Rachel took Noah to the first party. It was at our old neighbor's new house. Rachel got a tour of the house and then left Noah there. She later went and picked him back up.
Evan and I met Rachel and Noah at the bowling alley where the second birthday party was. Rachel stayed there and I went home.
The boys seemed to have a good time bowling. Apparently Noah threw a strike. They had pizza at the bowling alley.
We ate dinner outside on the porch for the fourth time this week. It was very nice.
The boys will be getting ready for bed soon.
Until next time...
Noah had two birthday parties scheduled for today. Actually, Evan was invited to both as well, but he had a game at 1:15 so he definitely couldn't go to the first game. If they lost, he could go to the second game.
Evan and I stopped at Smoothie King on the way up. The game didn't go well, although I felt Evan played well. He played second base the whole game. He made a beautiful tag on a boy trying to stretch a single into a double. It was quite a play. Unfortunately, the Bucs didn't really come to play and the umpiring was just plain awful.
Rachel took Noah to the first party. It was at our old neighbor's new house. Rachel got a tour of the house and then left Noah there. She later went and picked him back up.
Evan and I met Rachel and Noah at the bowling alley where the second birthday party was. Rachel stayed there and I went home.
The boys seemed to have a good time bowling. Apparently Noah threw a strike. They had pizza at the bowling alley.
We ate dinner outside on the porch for the fourth time this week. It was very nice.
The boys will be getting ready for bed soon.
Until next time...
Thursday, May 19, 2016
No Power
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
I could hear the rain coming down hard when I got up. I knew we wouldn't be walking to school. Luckily the rain slowed down enough that we could drive to the trail and walk down. But when Rachel and I were driving back home from the trail, the rain picked up again.
We had a big thunderstorm after that. Some time around 9:30-ish the power went out at the school. Evan said he was at art. Noah was in his classroom. We didn't lose power at our house thankfully. I think the kids thought it was cool. The power did not stay out the whole day but I don't know what time it came back on.
The sun came out slightly - enough for us to walk to school to get the kids.
In the afternoon, Rachel went to tutor. We had leftovers for dinner and were able to eat outside on the porch for the second night in a row.
The boys are upstairs. Noah is in his room and Evan is watching the Pirates game in his room on his iPad.
Until next time...
I could hear the rain coming down hard when I got up. I knew we wouldn't be walking to school. Luckily the rain slowed down enough that we could drive to the trail and walk down. But when Rachel and I were driving back home from the trail, the rain picked up again.
We had a big thunderstorm after that. Some time around 9:30-ish the power went out at the school. Evan said he was at art. Noah was in his classroom. We didn't lose power at our house thankfully. I think the kids thought it was cool. The power did not stay out the whole day but I don't know what time it came back on.
The sun came out slightly - enough for us to walk to school to get the kids.
In the afternoon, Rachel went to tutor. We had leftovers for dinner and were able to eat outside on the porch for the second night in a row.
The boys are upstairs. Noah is in his room and Evan is watching the Pirates game in his room on his iPad.
Until next time...
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Moving Day Part 2
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Grandma and Papa got in late last night - around 11. We didn't know if they'd get up to walk with us to school. But they got up and were able to walk.
Grandma, Papa and Rachel sat down for breakfast here before the big day started. Then Grandma and Papa went to their house.
The AT&T guy got to their house a little after 11. I was going to stay but the movers got to our house. They had left Dallas early in the morning but they ran into traffic leaving Dallas. They came to our house first because we were getting Grandma and Papa's fridge. The movers moved our old fridge into the laundry room and then moved the new-to-us fridge into the kitchen. Then they went to Grandma and Papa's to complete the move.
We picked up the boys and Jack from school. We stopped at Grandma and Papa's on the way home. We let the boys play for just a few minutes and then went home. The boys were able to walk back when they finished their homework. Rachel tutored Jack and then Audrey.
We had dinner at our house. Rachel made corned beef and baked potatoes. We were able to eat outside on the porch.
Grandma and Papa left to stay at their house for the first time.
The boys just showered and are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Grandma and Papa got in late last night - around 11. We didn't know if they'd get up to walk with us to school. But they got up and were able to walk.
Grandma, Papa and Rachel sat down for breakfast here before the big day started. Then Grandma and Papa went to their house.
The AT&T guy got to their house a little after 11. I was going to stay but the movers got to our house. They had left Dallas early in the morning but they ran into traffic leaving Dallas. They came to our house first because we were getting Grandma and Papa's fridge. The movers moved our old fridge into the laundry room and then moved the new-to-us fridge into the kitchen. Then they went to Grandma and Papa's to complete the move.
We picked up the boys and Jack from school. We stopped at Grandma and Papa's on the way home. We let the boys play for just a few minutes and then went home. The boys were able to walk back when they finished their homework. Rachel tutored Jack and then Audrey.
We had dinner at our house. Rachel made corned beef and baked potatoes. We were able to eat outside on the porch.
Grandma and Papa left to stay at their house for the first time.
The boys just showered and are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
At Home
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning we walked to school. It was overcast and threatening to rain but the rain held off.
Rachel and I stayed home all day. She went to go for a run but by that time it had started to rain. Rachel ran on the treadmill.
It was clear enough to walk to pick the boys up. Jack walked home with us as well so Rachel could tutor him.
Evan and I played football outside later in the afternoon.
For dinner, I grilled hamburgers. We also ate on the porch. It was raining but it was fine on the covered porch. It wasn't too hot either.
Evan is working on a marble project for school right now.
Until next time...
This morning we walked to school. It was overcast and threatening to rain but the rain held off.
Rachel and I stayed home all day. She went to go for a run but by that time it had started to rain. Rachel ran on the treadmill.
It was clear enough to walk to pick the boys up. Jack walked home with us as well so Rachel could tutor him.
Evan and I played football outside later in the afternoon.
For dinner, I grilled hamburgers. We also ate on the porch. It was raining but it was fine on the covered porch. It wasn't too hot either.
Evan is working on a marble project for school right now.
Until next time...
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Summary of Yesterday and Today
Yesterday we had a busy day. The boys were invited to Christian and Connor's birthday party (across the street). The party started at 11am and they had a game truck at that party too. The party ended around 1:30.
Later in the afternoon Morry took the boys baseball bat shopping.
Then, we went with with Gabriela, Bernardo, Sebastian, and Santiago to a 6pm showing of the new Muppet Movie. The boys seemed to like it. After the movie we all got dessert at TCBY.
Today, we went to HEB in the morning. On the way home we took some bluebonnets pictures. Morry and Evan ate lunch at home and then headed out to the baseball field. I packed a lunch for Noah and me and then we went to Evan's game. Evan had a good game and got a homerun with his new bat.
For dinner we had steak, salmon, and corn on the cob. We ate outside on the porch.
The boys are taking a shower now and then we'll get them to bed.
Here are some pictures from today.
Later in the afternoon Morry took the boys baseball bat shopping.
Then, we went with with Gabriela, Bernardo, Sebastian, and Santiago to a 6pm showing of the new Muppet Movie. The boys seemed to like it. After the movie we all got dessert at TCBY.
Today, we went to HEB in the morning. On the way home we took some bluebonnets pictures. Morry and Evan ate lunch at home and then headed out to the baseball field. I packed a lunch for Noah and me and then we went to Evan's game. Evan had a good game and got a homerun with his new bat.
For dinner we had steak, salmon, and corn on the cob. We ate outside on the porch.
The boys are taking a shower now and then we'll get them to bed.
Here are some pictures from today.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Dining Al Fresco
This morning Grandma and Papa walked with us to take the boys to school. They left for Dallas a little after getting back to the house.
I tutored and Morry picked the boys up from school.
For dinner we were able to eat outside. We are finally having good enough weather to enjoy our new porch. It was really nice eating outside.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Here's a picture from tonight.
I tutored and Morry picked the boys up from school.
For dinner we were able to eat outside. We are finally having good enough weather to enjoy our new porch. It was really nice eating outside.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Here's a picture from tonight.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Party, Party
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning Evan, Noah and I drove up and picked Zayde up for brunch. Unfortunately, we couldn't spend as much time with him today as normal. Evan had a birthday party to go to in the early afternoon. After that we had a party for Noah's baseball team.
We went to the Frisco for brunch. It's an ok brunch place, but it was convenient from a timing perspective. The boys did eat well there. Noah ate all of his pancake and bacon.
We came home and I did a very little bit of work before having to leave to take Evan to the birthday party. It was a laser tag party. He and the birthday boy, Brayden, formed a team in the first time they played. They came in second. Then he and another boy he knows from baseball formed a team the second time. He seemed to have a great time playing there.
We went straight from there to a party for Noah's baseball team. One of the mom's offered to have a team kick-off party. Noah and Rachel were there and Evan and I got there a bit late. Evan and Noah were in the trampoline with a net on it. A bunch of boys were in there wrestling and throwing a big blow up ball at each other. I don't think Evan came out for close to two hours. Noah came out one time. It was a very nice party and the backyard of the hosts were really nice. We have some good families on the team.
We came home and sat outside on our porch for a while while the boys played with flashlights in the dark. Then we came in and got the kids ready for bed.
Until next time...
This morning Evan, Noah and I drove up and picked Zayde up for brunch. Unfortunately, we couldn't spend as much time with him today as normal. Evan had a birthday party to go to in the early afternoon. After that we had a party for Noah's baseball team.
We went to the Frisco for brunch. It's an ok brunch place, but it was convenient from a timing perspective. The boys did eat well there. Noah ate all of his pancake and bacon.
We came home and I did a very little bit of work before having to leave to take Evan to the birthday party. It was a laser tag party. He and the birthday boy, Brayden, formed a team in the first time they played. They came in second. Then he and another boy he knows from baseball formed a team the second time. He seemed to have a great time playing there.
We went straight from there to a party for Noah's baseball team. One of the mom's offered to have a team kick-off party. Noah and Rachel were there and Evan and I got there a bit late. Evan and Noah were in the trampoline with a net on it. A bunch of boys were in there wrestling and throwing a big blow up ball at each other. I don't think Evan came out for close to two hours. Noah came out one time. It was a very nice party and the backyard of the hosts were really nice. We have some good families on the team.
We came home and sat outside on our porch for a while while the boys played with flashlights in the dark. Then we came in and got the kids ready for bed.
Until next time...
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Only One Today
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning, Evan and I left the house around 7am to go to his baseball game. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace I on the way out.
It was cold when we got to the fields, but it warmed up considerably during the game. Unfortunately, Evan's team lost and did not advance. It was, however, a terrific baseball game. The score through three innings was 1-0, Marauders. I've never seen such good defense played by both teams when the teams are made up of 7- and 8-year-olds. It was terrific. The other team was from San Antonio. After one out in the top of the 4th, Evan came up to bat and turned hard on an inside pitch. It went right down the left field line all the way to the corner. It started a rally where the Marauders scored 4 runs to go ahead 5-0. Unfortunately, the other team scored 6 runs in the bottom of the 4th. After the Marauders tied it up in the top of the 5th, the other team scored 6 runs in the bottom of the fifth. The Marauders had one more chance in the top of the 6th but came up short. Evan played catcher most of the game. In the bottom of the fifth he made a great play. He got a throw home with a kid coming from third. Instinctively, he blocked the plate and applied a hard tag. Evan really saved a run there.
After the game we came home. Rachel had picked up Zayde. I took a shower and then we went to Waterloo Ice House for lunch.
After lunch, I had a meeting.
Then, Evan, Zayde, Rachel and I went into the cul-de-sac. Evan and Nathan played basketball against me.
When the boys had enough we came back home and Nathan and Noah played Wii.
I grilled outside and we ate outside on the porch for the first time.
On the way to drop Zayde off at home, we stopped at TCBY.
The boys are now in bed.
Until next time...
This morning, Evan and I left the house around 7am to go to his baseball game. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace I on the way out.
It was cold when we got to the fields, but it warmed up considerably during the game. Unfortunately, Evan's team lost and did not advance. It was, however, a terrific baseball game. The score through three innings was 1-0, Marauders. I've never seen such good defense played by both teams when the teams are made up of 7- and 8-year-olds. It was terrific. The other team was from San Antonio. After one out in the top of the 4th, Evan came up to bat and turned hard on an inside pitch. It went right down the left field line all the way to the corner. It started a rally where the Marauders scored 4 runs to go ahead 5-0. Unfortunately, the other team scored 6 runs in the bottom of the 4th. After the Marauders tied it up in the top of the 5th, the other team scored 6 runs in the bottom of the fifth. The Marauders had one more chance in the top of the 6th but came up short. Evan played catcher most of the game. In the bottom of the fifth he made a great play. He got a throw home with a kid coming from third. Instinctively, he blocked the plate and applied a hard tag. Evan really saved a run there.
After the game we came home. Rachel had picked up Zayde. I took a shower and then we went to Waterloo Ice House for lunch.
After lunch, I had a meeting.
Then, Evan, Zayde, Rachel and I went into the cul-de-sac. Evan and Nathan played basketball against me.
When the boys had enough we came back home and Nathan and Noah played Wii.
I grilled outside and we ate outside on the porch for the first time.
On the way to drop Zayde off at home, we stopped at TCBY.
The boys are now in bed.
Until next time...
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Almost Done
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning when I woke Noah up, he couldn't open his right eye. He's been having really bad allergies from the cedar in the air. His eye was watering yesterday and I guess when he slept it formed a coating over his eye. I put a warm washcloth on it and he rubbed off the goop afterwards. I told him he didn't have to go to school if he didn't feel well but he insisted on going to school. I had gotten Zyrtec last night. I gave it to him before we left.
Because of Noah's allergies we drove to school today. We were concerned about him being outside with the cedar before school started. If we walk home and he has an allergy attack, we can deal with it at home, but we didn't want him having to deal with it at school.
Rachel had an MAT appointment today and then she met the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls for lunch at Whole Foods.
One of my clients, Strait Music Company, is sponsoring the Marauders. I went out and picked up the check from them, ran to the bank and then picked up a smoothie for myself.
In the early afternoon, our contractor came and cleaned the porch. He removed all the trash and power washed the porch. He was hoping to be able to stain today. Unfortunately, our backyard doesn't get much sun so the porch didn't dry in time. He will stain and seal the porch tomorrow and then our porch will be done!
We picked the boys up from school and we did walk home. Noah looked much much better. His energy level was up.
We had pasta for dinner and then gave the kids baths. We wanted Noah to soak in the bath and hopefully help with his allergies.
The boys are in their rooms now.
Until next time...
This morning when I woke Noah up, he couldn't open his right eye. He's been having really bad allergies from the cedar in the air. His eye was watering yesterday and I guess when he slept it formed a coating over his eye. I put a warm washcloth on it and he rubbed off the goop afterwards. I told him he didn't have to go to school if he didn't feel well but he insisted on going to school. I had gotten Zyrtec last night. I gave it to him before we left.
Because of Noah's allergies we drove to school today. We were concerned about him being outside with the cedar before school started. If we walk home and he has an allergy attack, we can deal with it at home, but we didn't want him having to deal with it at school.
Rachel had an MAT appointment today and then she met the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls for lunch at Whole Foods.
One of my clients, Strait Music Company, is sponsoring the Marauders. I went out and picked up the check from them, ran to the bank and then picked up a smoothie for myself.
In the early afternoon, our contractor came and cleaned the porch. He removed all the trash and power washed the porch. He was hoping to be able to stain today. Unfortunately, our backyard doesn't get much sun so the porch didn't dry in time. He will stain and seal the porch tomorrow and then our porch will be done!
We picked the boys up from school and we did walk home. Noah looked much much better. His energy level was up.
We had pasta for dinner and then gave the kids baths. We wanted Noah to soak in the bath and hopefully help with his allergies.
The boys are in their rooms now.
Until next time...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Concrete
We drove the boys to school this morning.
Today, they poured the concrete for our porch. It's coming along.
I tutored this afternoon. Morry got the boys and Gabby came over. They were playing outside when I got home.
For dinner we had burgers.
The boys are in their rooms now ready for bed.
Today, they poured the concrete for our porch. It's coming along.
I tutored this afternoon. Morry got the boys and Gabby came over. They were playing outside when I got home.
For dinner we had burgers.
The boys are in their rooms now ready for bed.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Coaching
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
I have decided to make the leap into coaching little league. I am going to be coaching Noah's tee ball team in the fall. As part of the responsibility for coaching, I had to volunteer at the registration today. Evan wanted to come with me but Noah didn't. We drove to the location and I did all the manual data entry for the kids signing up. I talked to the parents as they did it and for some of the ones who seemed to know baseball, I tried to get them to put me down as their request for coach. Evan and Noah's old coach Mario gave me this tip.
Registration was nice as I got to see a lot of people I hadn't seen since the spring. We saw Evan's coach from last year as well as Mario. Mario knew I was coaching - and he ended up giving me all the old bats he had and a huge bucket of tee balls. It was really nice of him to do that.
Evan saw some of his friends and then he met some more. He went out to the playground with two boys and they played for a while.
After the registration, I came home and Noah was playing Wii. I played with him for a bit.
We stopped by someone's house in the neighborhood who has a covered porch and looked at that for some ideas.
When we got home, we went in the cul-de-sac. At the registration, they sell used baseball equipment as part of a fundraiser. Evan wanted a catcher's glove for $10. So I got it for him. Noah rode his scooter while Evan and I had a catch with it. He wanted me to pitch to him while he caught.
We went to dinner at Trudy's though Noah only ate a bit of his food and Evan decided he didn't want anything. Of course when we got home, they both were hungry.
They already has baths and they are brushing their teeth.
Until next time...
I have decided to make the leap into coaching little league. I am going to be coaching Noah's tee ball team in the fall. As part of the responsibility for coaching, I had to volunteer at the registration today. Evan wanted to come with me but Noah didn't. We drove to the location and I did all the manual data entry for the kids signing up. I talked to the parents as they did it and for some of the ones who seemed to know baseball, I tried to get them to put me down as their request for coach. Evan and Noah's old coach Mario gave me this tip.
Registration was nice as I got to see a lot of people I hadn't seen since the spring. We saw Evan's coach from last year as well as Mario. Mario knew I was coaching - and he ended up giving me all the old bats he had and a huge bucket of tee balls. It was really nice of him to do that.
Evan saw some of his friends and then he met some more. He went out to the playground with two boys and they played for a while.
After the registration, I came home and Noah was playing Wii. I played with him for a bit.
We stopped by someone's house in the neighborhood who has a covered porch and looked at that for some ideas.
When we got home, we went in the cul-de-sac. At the registration, they sell used baseball equipment as part of a fundraiser. Evan wanted a catcher's glove for $10. So I got it for him. Noah rode his scooter while Evan and I had a catch with it. He wanted me to pitch to him while he caught.
We went to dinner at Trudy's though Noah only ate a bit of his food and Evan decided he didn't want anything. Of course when we got home, they both were hungry.
They already has baths and they are brushing their teeth.
Until next time...
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Play date then Baseball
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Rachel and I slept in some again this morning since we didn't have an early baseball game. Rachel did have to get up at 9:30 as she ended up tutoring the girl who cancelled yesterday.
The boys spent the morning playing with Legos while I did some work.
I made lunch for the boys and then they had to clean up. As usual, they gave us a bit of a hard time about cleaning up, but they still did it. Their rooms were a disaster. They had to stop around 2 as Jack invited them over to play.
After Rachel and I dropped the boys off at Jack's we went out and ran some errands. When we came home, we still had time before I picked the boys up, so we sat outside on the porch. We don't often get to do that, but it was nice. Temperature-wise, it was great.
I picked Evan up at 4 and got him ready for his game. Noah came with us to warm ups. When I asked Evan how he hit in the batting cages he responded "Great". He's definitely feeling good about hitting right now. The team played fairly listlessly in the first inning, though Evan had a single into shallow right field. But in the second inning, the team came alive. In the bottom of the second, Evan was playing catcher. With two outs there was a hit to the right field. The outfielder threw it to the second baseman who threw it home to Evan. The throw was high but Evan jumped for it and in one motion came down to tag the boy out. The team went crazy with excitement. That seemed to really energize the team. In the third inning, Evan was playing third base. A kid was trying to stretch a double into a triple. The shortstop threw to Evan covering third and Evan tagged that kid out. Evan ended up 2-for-2 with two singles. His second single was a shot up the middle between the 2nd baseman and shortstop.
Rachel left when the game was over to start dinner. I stayed around while the boys got their snacks after the game.
When we got home, Rachel had made salmon for her and the boys to share. I made myself a small pork tenderloin.
The boys finished cleaning up, then had showers and now they're in bed.
Until next time...
Rachel and I slept in some again this morning since we didn't have an early baseball game. Rachel did have to get up at 9:30 as she ended up tutoring the girl who cancelled yesterday.
The boys spent the morning playing with Legos while I did some work.
I made lunch for the boys and then they had to clean up. As usual, they gave us a bit of a hard time about cleaning up, but they still did it. Their rooms were a disaster. They had to stop around 2 as Jack invited them over to play.
After Rachel and I dropped the boys off at Jack's we went out and ran some errands. When we came home, we still had time before I picked the boys up, so we sat outside on the porch. We don't often get to do that, but it was nice. Temperature-wise, it was great.
I picked Evan up at 4 and got him ready for his game. Noah came with us to warm ups. When I asked Evan how he hit in the batting cages he responded "Great". He's definitely feeling good about hitting right now. The team played fairly listlessly in the first inning, though Evan had a single into shallow right field. But in the second inning, the team came alive. In the bottom of the second, Evan was playing catcher. With two outs there was a hit to the right field. The outfielder threw it to the second baseman who threw it home to Evan. The throw was high but Evan jumped for it and in one motion came down to tag the boy out. The team went crazy with excitement. That seemed to really energize the team. In the third inning, Evan was playing third base. A kid was trying to stretch a double into a triple. The shortstop threw to Evan covering third and Evan tagged that kid out. Evan ended up 2-for-2 with two singles. His second single was a shot up the middle between the 2nd baseman and shortstop.
Rachel left when the game was over to start dinner. I stayed around while the boys got their snacks after the game.
When we got home, Rachel had made salmon for her and the boys to share. I made myself a small pork tenderloin.
The boys finished cleaning up, then had showers and now they're in bed.
Until next time...
Friday, September 3, 2010
Rainy Day at Home
This morning it was raining so we just stayed at home. The boys and I made rice crispy treats. We ate lunch on the upstairs porch.
I tried this recipe I found in the HEB magazine. You cut out a shape out of a slice of bread and then cook an egg in the middle of it. Neither Evan nor Noah would touch theirs – even though it was in the shape of stars. Noah ate the star cut outs, but Evan wouldn’t even eat the plain bread stars. They did finish the big plate of fruit I cut up.
For dinner we went to Red Robin. Evan was really cranky at first, but once he ate, he was good. Evan ate all of his pizza and most of his orange slices. We got a pizza for Noah too, but he didn’t eat much.
When we got home we gave the boys baths.
Morry is leaving to pick up Marilyn from the airport. She wasn’t planning on coming in this weekend, but she was able to get a good flight deal. She’ll be here until Tuesday.
Evan and Noah are in their rooms, but they are both still awake and making noise.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Morry’s Turn
Well, Morry is sick now. He started not feeling well this morning and by the time he was driving home he had the chills and a fever.
Evan, Noah, and I stayed at home again today. I thought they seemed to be getting better today. Evan didn’t have a fever when I took it under his arm this morning.
By the afternoon both boys became cranky.
After lunch we went on the upstairs porch so that I could give Lizzy a haircut. I left the door open a crack. Somehow Noah managed to close the door and lock Lizzy and me out on the porch. I knocked for Evan but he didn’t hear me. Right as I was starting to figure out what to do I saw Blanca drive up in her driveway. I asked her to come in the house (through the garage) and unlock the door for me. Noah was very happy to see Blanca.
I tried putting Noah down for a nap. He cried for almost 30 minutes and eventually fell asleep, but only for a little bit.
When Morry got home he wasn’t feeling well. I ran out to HEB to pick up some orange juice, medicine, and few other things. I also picked up dinner for us at Blue Bamboo.
We just put Evan and Noah to bed. They were both acting like they didn’t feel well again tonight. We’ll see how they are tomorrow. If they still aren’t doing well we’ll probably take them to the doctor again tomorrow.
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