The Peaks: I setup a new page for Books I’ve Read to keep better track of them during the year. Up until now, I’ve just been keeping up with them on GoodReads, which is fine, but a bit impersonal. My
More from the Shore
Book Buddy
The Pits: None to speak of, other than the cold. The Peaks: I was settling down to read Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss when Trek decided he either wanted attention or was trying to channel his inner Terry Crews.
Ice at the Smith
The Pits: The boys forgot to bring a football on our hiking trip, so they complained about having to hike the full time instead of getting to go back to the park entrance and throw the football until Traci and
Majestic Trek & Silvers Party
The Pits: None, really. The Peaks: Trek sometimes gets a majestic look when he launches himself onto the pedestal in our living room. Turner went to a basketball camp in the morning (Weston was too young to go), and Weston
What’s It About (in Under 60 Seconds)
The Pits: None really. The Peaks: The boys had their first day back to school. Traci and I were much more excited than they were, but they were excited to see their friends. The workday was decent, aside from a
Et tu, eBay
The Pits: The most interesting photos I took were photos of the boys’ electronic devices which we’re recycling on eBay. The Peaks: I had a rather relaxing evening with the family. After the boys were in bed, Traci and I
Rhymes with Bigger
The Pits: Turner and Weston attended a Manners and Politeness Class today at the Williamson County Rec Center. However, instead of learning more manners, Weston got another kid to say an offensive word (simplified to a “cuss word” for the
The Plaque
The Pits: Numerous issues with Outlook emails after the return from the long vacation. The Peaks: I know I’ve already posted a pic of this, but this is a better pic of it actually mounted to the wall, in honor
Sputtering Start
The Pits: Right off the bat, we woke up to 2018 and neither of our cars would start; our refrigerator’s ice cube maker wasn’t making any ice; we had several lightbulbs go out. Happy New Year, Boswells! BAM! The Peaks:
New Year’s Eve 2017
The Pits: We were at a party at a friend’s house and the kids were next door. I’d assumed we’d be getting together with the kids to count down to the new year together, but I was mistaken. So, we