Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day


We hit the pool again around noon and cooled down from the heat and extreme humidity. When we returned we went to the cemetery in our backyard and placed some flags on veterans markers. We found a handful without flags already and talked with the kids about why this day was important and why we recognize military veterans. It's important that the boys recognize that Memorial Day is about more than swimming and BBQ's. So, here at our own little cemetery, we honored the brave soldiers, sailors and airman that severed the US Armed Forces.
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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Army Training


Army Training
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Bruce gave the boys an unloaded demonstration on how his great
grandfather would have used this very 1863 rifle in the 3rd Maryland
during the civil war. Nice day in the vineyards and at the Hashim
house. Laying around the house and visiting the pool for a while
tomorrow. It's good to have a three day weekend.

Breaux Vineyard


Breaux Vineyard
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Spent the afternoon at a Virginia winery near purcellville. Great day
for some wine in the Blueridge.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Pools Open!


Pools Open!
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Opening day at the pool. The water is cold but I'm about to get in.
Beware of the shrinkedge.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Favre and Harvin


Favre and Harvin
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Off to school in Vikings Jerseys. Football season is coming.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Less Worn DC


My Mom was in town last weekend and we visited a few less traveled DC landmarks, including the Aquatic Gardens, National Arboretum and the Lincoln Cottage on the grounds of the Old Soilders Home. I'd been to the Aquatic Gardens before but not to the other places and it beats the hell out of visiting the Air and Space Museum for the 100th time. It was good to have Mom here and the boys enjoyed her visit as well. She got a big taste of little league baseball but because of a rain out, it wasn't a whole weekend of it.

Here are the pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72157624122367910/
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Monday, May 24, 2010

Big Dodger Win

A long, hard fought victory tonight with the winning run coming with bases loaded at the bottom of the sixth (they only play six innings) The little Dodgers come away with their 5th win of the season and a shiny 5 and 8 record with just three games left of the season. I'm really glad it didn't go into extra innings, I was ready to go home in the 4th.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Little Dodgers


Another rain out today but the season is almost over. We are 4 and 8 with 4 games left but it's ok, we are the youngest team in the league with only three 8 year olds. That means we should do well next year.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Baysox Kiss


Baysox Kiss
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

It's turning out to be a nice night for baseball.

War Room


War Room
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

The new ACS web site is a couple hours ahead of time for launch today.
Lots of work from the web team.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

WSO Live


WSO Live
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Held an open house with my team today at work. Had nine tables of
expertise and a wii bowling station for fun. We probably had 250
people come by to learn about what we are doing for ACS and what they
need to do to reach their audience. It was a very successful event and
we had some fun at the same time. We will be rolling out a site
update this weekend. Lots going on.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Fun Visit with A and E


Fun Visit with A and E
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

We had a pretty tasty dinner at Columbia Firehouse then got some candy
in a little shop in oldtowne. We've all enjoyed having Adam and Emmy
here for Nicoles birthday. The boys put on a big show at their
baseball game today with Sam and Dylan combining for 5 RBI's, thee
runs and four hits. It's been a fun weekend.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Happy Birthday Nicole!

I won't mention the age in this post but you are doing well for years. We had a fun start to the birthday weekend with Adam and Emmy coming in yesterday and we all ate a lot of gourmet cupcakes for dinner last night. She has already opened a couple presents and we will get to the rest with some more cupcakes after the little league game tonight.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Muppet Down


Muppet Down
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

I found this sad, lonely Muppet on the sidewalk on my way back to work
from the gym this afternoon. I'm sure the owner is devistated. Poor
thing.

Sunday, May 09, 2010

Rookie Cards



These could be as valuable as the Honus Wagner card someday. They actually turned out way better than the last school photo's we got, particularly Dylan who has a good ol natural smile in this shot. The three boys went to the batting cage and driving range this morning hit a bunch of balls at each. I think they both improved a little on the baseball side but they need a lot of work on form on the golf side of things. It was fun. Nicole had a pretty relaxing day and the boys both made her cards at school.

Happy Mother's Day Mom and Linda.

Saturday, May 08, 2010

A Finished Fauxhawk


A Finished Fauxhawk
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

They think they are pretty cool.

New Doo


New Doo
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Patrick is calling it a fauxhawk.

Dodgers Win


Dodgers Win
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Good game and a 5-2 victory over the Yankees. Sam had a deep poke to
left field for his first triple and a couple singles. Dylan is still
in a slump with three strike outs. He was killing the ball until a
couple games ago and I'm at a loss on how to coach him out of it. He
doesn't seem to upset about it, but it's killing me.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Three Boys

I've had the boys to myself the last couple days and we've been having a fun little time but I'm a little tired from all the running around. We've done homework, played football, eaten pizza, read books and chillaxed. It's good to get them all to myself every once in a while, just like it's good to get away from them for a few days every once and a while. Baseball and haircuts this weekend. They are getting their summer buzz cuts this time. No more big, floppy hair till this fall.

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Saturday, May 01, 2010

Patty Surprise Party


Patty Surprise Party
Originally uploaded by homerclees.

Hangin with lots of old friends I'm Baltimore for Patty's 40th. Lots
of catching up to do.