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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Snowy Bluegrass
Snowy Bluegrass
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
Dinner was great and a quick shot of some bluegrass at Tiffany Tavern
is in honor of Thom and Jenn. A snowy night in Alexandria makes me
feel like hiding the pickle. A Christmas pickle you sickos.
Little Swings
It wasn't that long ago when they fit in those baby swings. Not they just sit a top them. These are the same swing that Sam once said that he thought the swings were getting smaller because he didn't fit as well anymore. I blogged about it 4 or 5 years ago. I think he gets that he's the one changing sizes now.
It wasn't that long ago when they fit in those baby swings. Not they just sit a top them. These are the same swing that Sam once said that he thought the swings were getting smaller because he didn't fit as well anymore. I blogged about it 4 or 5 years ago. I think he gets that he's the one changing sizes now.
More snow
More snow
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
It's pretty cold and we may get up to six inches of the stuff. It
shouldn't get in the way of dinner in old town tonight and will
probably make it look all winter wonderlandy.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Drought
Drought
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
Yes, I've hit kind of a dry spell in my blogging. I guess that happens
every once in a while. Got back from Texas on Sunday in time to see
the Vikings lose and I've been a little depressed since. The boys are
good and Nicole is fine. Work is busy but not insane. I'm looking
forward to the winter olympics now. Go team USA.
Nicole is already planning out the many camps and activities for the
summer but i'm not quite looking forward to warm weather. Need some
more snow, cold and fire over the next couple months.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Sunset over Ft. Worth
Sunset over Ft. Worth
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
Sunset over Ft. Worth
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
Not bad for a view of a 50 year old warehouse.
Fort Worth Fun
At least its warm down here and not raining like the east and west coasts. These weekend business meetings are to be expected in professional society land and all these society volunteers have day jobs so giving up a few of my weekends a year is very reasonable. I should be back in time to see the vikings game on sunday and I'll probably take Monday off to either bask in the glory or recover from the defeat.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Another Shot at the Super Bowl
Yesterday was cold and rainy but the fireplace and Vikings game made
everything better. We really didn't leave the house all day but had a
good time playing games and watching footdball. Today was very nice,
with temps in the 50's and a bright sunshine. We went to the park and
got some basketball practice in. We lost 30 to 7 on Saturday so some
shooting practice was in order.
Dylan got a retainer at the dentist today and I got some new shoes. It
has been a nice holiday weekend. Back to work tomorrow then off to
Dallas for a couple days. I may wear my Viking scarf.
Yesterday was cold and rainy but the fireplace and Vikings game made
everything better. We really didn't leave the house all day but had a
good time playing games and watching footdball. Today was very nice,
with temps in the 50's and a bright sunshine. We went to the park and
got some basketball practice in. We lost 30 to 7 on Saturday so some
shooting practice was in order.
Dylan got a retainer at the dentist today and I got some new shoes. It
has been a nice holiday weekend. Back to work tomorrow then off to
Dallas for a couple days. I may wear my Viking scarf.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Gopher Boys
A friend of Nicole's sent us a box of Gopher gear from the Insight Bowl game they played on New Years Eve. I actually don't know if they won or lost the game but the gear is cool. I got a couple shirts out of the deal as well. We need something to counter act all the Cal gear that ends up on our bodies sent from Uncle Adam and Grandma.
Speaking of Grandma gifts, the boys have been using their New York City Subway map place mats for a few weeks now and tonight at dinner, I decided to test their navigation skills. I asked them how they would get from Adam's house in the East Village to LaGuardia Airport by subway. Dylan piped up right away and pointed at the map, saying I would take the 6 train from Astor Place to Grand Central and transfer to the 7 out to Flushing and take a cab from there. He was actually spot on, except he could also take a bus from the end of that line. I was pretty amazed and ready to put him on a plane to NYC and tell him to find his way to see Adam and Emmy. Nicole vetoed that idea.
A friend of Nicole's sent us a box of Gopher gear from the Insight Bowl game they played on New Years Eve. I actually don't know if they won or lost the game but the gear is cool. I got a couple shirts out of the deal as well. We need something to counter act all the Cal gear that ends up on our bodies sent from Uncle Adam and Grandma.
Speaking of Grandma gifts, the boys have been using their New York City Subway map place mats for a few weeks now and tonight at dinner, I decided to test their navigation skills. I asked them how they would get from Adam's house in the East Village to LaGuardia Airport by subway. Dylan piped up right away and pointed at the map, saying I would take the 6 train from Astor Place to Grand Central and transfer to the 7 out to Flushing and take a cab from there. He was actually spot on, except he could also take a bus from the end of that line. I was pretty amazed and ready to put him on a plane to NYC and tell him to find his way to see Adam and Emmy. Nicole vetoed that idea.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Basketball Practice
Basketball Practice
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
They need it but listening to the coach is still a challenge.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sack Dance
Sack Dance
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
Sam and Dylan were showing me their Jared Allen sack dance after the
cardinals beat the packers in a fun to watch overtime game. Guess the
vikings will not have to beat the pack for a third time this in the
NFC championship game. I would like to see another shot at the cards.
Anyway, Dallas first.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Good Preasure from Dylan
Good Preasure from Dylan
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
The boys are not great shooters but they are tenacious on D.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Big Hat
Big Hat
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
Dylan got in bed tonight and arranged all his stuffed animals around
his head. He said he had a big hat.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Lookin Tough at The Rink
Lookin Tough at The Rink
Originally uploaded by homerclees.
This is the first time they have skated for two years and it showed.
They were picking it up again after a couple laps but man, skating
hurts my feet and knee a bunch. The boys need some more lessons if
they are ever going to become mt Vernon Ice Dogs. It's cold here and
I've been and im chewing through a ton of wood. Going to need to order
more before the end of January. The fireplace is on overdrive but it
feels good.
Saturday, January 02, 2010
A Happy New Year
These are the sweaters Emmy bought the boys for Christmas and what they wore to the play in Hopkins last week. It's been a nice winter break with Christmas in Minnesota, then a fairly short work week and this long new year holiday weekend. We've done a bunch of hangin around the last few days with Mike coming over yesterday for some Mario vs. Sonic Olympic games on the Wii. We did get them new bikes at Spokes. We figured we'd get them the last child size bike but it turns out they fit into adult 13 inch frames. Some nice Trek 3700 mountain bikes that should last until they are 12 or 13. They think the front shocks are pretty cool.
Their basketball game was called off this morning due to the building being locked up and nobody having the key so we went to the pool for a while then out to lunch. It's nice spending some quality time with the boys over the last couple weeks. I've not really been away from them long over that time and while they can be annoying, they are also pretty amazing. I put a bunch of pictures from Minnesota up on Flickr for everyones enjoyment. I took a lot of digital video that I will need to edit and may add to the site at some point, right now I'm thinking of putting my pajamas back on and opening some wine.
These are the sweaters Emmy bought the boys for Christmas and what they wore to the play in Hopkins last week. It's been a nice winter break with Christmas in Minnesota, then a fairly short work week and this long new year holiday weekend. We've done a bunch of hangin around the last few days with Mike coming over yesterday for some Mario vs. Sonic Olympic games on the Wii. We did get them new bikes at Spokes. We figured we'd get them the last child size bike but it turns out they fit into adult 13 inch frames. Some nice Trek 3700 mountain bikes that should last until they are 12 or 13. They think the front shocks are pretty cool.
Their basketball game was called off this morning due to the building being locked up and nobody having the key so we went to the pool for a while then out to lunch. It's nice spending some quality time with the boys over the last couple weeks. I've not really been away from them long over that time and while they can be annoying, they are also pretty amazing. I put a bunch of pictures from Minnesota up on Flickr for everyones enjoyment. I took a lot of digital video that I will need to edit and may add to the site at some point, right now I'm thinking of putting my pajamas back on and opening some wine.
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