Apr 2009
Daddy Day at School
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Today was Daddy Day at Skyler's preschool. I met
him there, along with other fathers. We started
out by playing t-ball. It was his first time
playing and we ran the bases together. Next, we
went inside for some activities, including a
school-wide lockdown, which meant we had to go
into a side room and quietly read books. Skyler
and I got the perfect good book for the occasion,
Just Me and my Dad, by Mercer
Mayer. He read to me by telling me what
was happening on each page. After the
lockdown was over, his class sang a song for
the dads and then it was shaving time!
Skyler and I used shaving cream and popsicle
sticks to shave each other's faces. I almost
left to go back to work with a ton of
shaving cream still on my face! Skyler gave
me a nice poem and footprint painting before
I had to leave. He then began his final
craft for me, a shaved crayon and photo
project. I had a lot of fun and I know
Skyler was glad that we got to share some
time together at his school.
Check out the photos.
Check out the photos.
Skyler and Lukas Play
Monday, April 27, 2009
Yesterday, we visited
Lukas' house and helped out with some computer
issues. Aunt Susan is taking her first online
college course and plans on finishing her degree
from a few years ago. While Renea and I were taking
turns at the computer, Skyler and Lukas played
around the house.
Renea also found out today that she passed her exam for school administration (AEPA). She was worried, but I knew all along that she would pass it. Can you imagine calling her Principal Herold?
Renea also found out today that she passed her exam for school administration (AEPA). She was worried, but I knew all along that she would pass it. Can you imagine calling her Principal Herold?
Chipmunk Vs. Lizard!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
I just took this photo
from inside the house, looking towards the backyard
wall.
Was the lizard about to attack the chipmunk? Who would win in a fight?
Was the lizard about to attack the chipmunk? Who would win in a fight?
Pumping Gasoline
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Skyler and I enjoyed a
nice ride to and from his swimming
lessons at Hubbard Swim School. He loves
the
convertible and hanging out with daddy in
it. He helped me pump gas into the car and used
his super strength! You can see the lollipop he
usually gets after a successful swim lesson.
This afternoon, mommy found his old pair of
glasses, along with the new ones. Both are
the
same. I am going to put one pair in my car
and one pair in the van.
Serious Sandbox
Thursday, April 23, 2009
When it comes to
playing in the sandbox, Skyler takes it very
seriously. He always manages to get sand throughout
his entire body (which ends up around and inside
the house). Today, we spent a couple hours outside,
working and having fun. I finally decided to remove
the two hanging tomato
plants.
Ashley's Surprise Visit
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ashley and a friend,
James (from the Royal Air Force), stopped by for
a visit today. They played some mini-golf and
other outdoor attractions at Cracker Jax before enjoying a
nice chili dinner and then departing back to
base in Yuma.
Making Brownies
Sunday, April 19, 2009
After returning from
Josh and Lindsay's prom photo shoot, Skyler and
mommy made brownies. Daddy just happened to wake up
in the middle of the night and eat most of them.
Josh and Lindsay's Prom
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Last night Josh and Lindsay went to prom. Earlier
in the afternoon, Renea and I took Skyler to
Lindsay's house to take prom photos. I took a lot
more than I thought I would, but there are some
really great ones and a few fun ones. It was
interesting to be among the "parent paparazzi"
since there were so many couples eating dinner at
the house before going off to the dance.
Check out the photos.
Check out the photos.
Bill and Janie Visit
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Today, Bill and Janie from California left to
return home after spending a week at our house
and my parent's house (we couldn't stand Bill for
more than a couple of days). Yesterday, we
visited the Out of Africa Wildlife Park
and battled the cold wind. Everyone had a
fun week. If I'm a little nicer, Bill and
Janie said they'd let us visit them again in
the fall.
Check out the photos.
Check out the photos.
Easter 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Today, we celebrated Easter Sunday by going to
my parent's church and then
hanging out at Renea's mom's house. We had
fun on the Easter Egg Hunt and eating a
yummy pot roast meal. Skyler also got to see
the Easter Bunny again. Last year, he didn't have a clue
who it was.
A few days ago, Skyler had fun coloring Easter eggs with his friends.
Check out the photos.
A few days ago, Skyler had fun coloring Easter eggs with his friends.
Check out the photos.
Monsters Vs. Aliens!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Right after I picked
Skyler up from school, I took him to see Monsters Vs. Aliens in 3D.
Lately, I was worried he would throw a tantrum
and be in a really bad mood. Not today! We saw
it without any problems, except for the theatre
was out of "caterpillar candy", so afterwards,
we stopped and got some gummy worms. The movie was very
entertaining and we both had a permanent smile.
One of us needed a nap.
Renea is a Hero
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
For the past few days,
my lovely and caring wife, Renea, took charge of
all the school counselors in our district and spent
many hours emailing and creating proposals for the
school board regarding the potential of severe
counseling position cuts for next year. She even
spoke during a school board meeting and organized a
great effort to save jobs. Last night, during
another school board meeting, it was announced that
school counselors would not be cut. Renea has
gained a lot of respect and admiration recently
from her fellow workers and has received numerous
emails of gratitude from school counselors, board
members, and other district office employees. I am
very proud of her!
Yesterday and today, I stayed home to take Skyler to and from school. His sitter for after school is off the rest of this week. When I picked him up yesterday, I took these photos as he was getting out. I am about to go pick him up again now...
Yesterday and today, I stayed home to take Skyler to and from school. His sitter for after school is off the rest of this week. When I picked him up yesterday, I took these photos as he was getting out. I am about to go pick him up again now...
Caught!
Monday, April 06, 2009
Yesterday, Skyler went
to a classmate's birthday party with his mommy.
There was a balloon artist and he made him a
fishing pole with a fish and a ladybug. Later on, I
walked into our bedroom and caught Skyler with a
mouth full of candy and wrappers everywhere!
Coloring Easter Eggs With Friends
Friday, April 03, 2009
Tonight, Skyler had
Nick and Quinn come over to color Easter eggs. They
had fun using the different colors and hardly made
a mess! While the adults played Catch Phrase, the boys ran
throughout the house (and our playing area),
playing Star Wars and attacking one
another with light sabers.
