Quote of the day: “Fall seven times, rise eight.” – Japanese Proverb
Valued To The Core
Grit and Grass
Quote of the Day: “We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.” ― Archilochos
On Your Marks
Gratitude: Great weather for hanging out outside in the evening, and a nice first half of the campout. The Pits: Around 2:00 AM, I woke up cold. I’d decided to try sleeping in the cot with just a blanket instead
Sunset Hoodlums and Near-Eye Experiences
Gratitude: Awesome weather in the evening. A nice night to hang out outside and partake in some backyard camping. Yui not being hurt worse at Wasabi. The Pits: We met the Tateuchis at Wasabi for an early birthday celebration for
Sunset Creek
Gratitude: Turner and Weston were excited to go to play at Sunset playground and the opportunity to play with Drake and Jase. The Pits: We went to the park in the morning and I let the boys go knock on
Last at Lipscomb
Gratitude: Duct tape as a temporary measure for keeping my car window up. The boys sticking to a 12-minute nighttime reading schedule. Mowing the yard on Thursday night. The Pits: I had planned to have an omelette for lunch, but
Jersey Thursday
Gratitude: Motivated to run more since Traci swindled me into participating in the Run Under The Stars relay race. The Pits: When I arrived home, I realized that my rear driver-side window wouldn’t roll up. The motor still works, but
Prepping for RUTS and B-Ball
Gratitude: Walks and basketball games in the rain. Boys enjoying basketball camp, and their eagerness to talk about it. The Pits: Rain and humidity. The Peaks: One benefit of the basketball camp is that I have to drop the boys
Fallback Guys
Gratitude: Family hike at Smith Park, and a great conversation with the boys. Feelings of power and cleanliness when pressure washing the porch. Basketball games with the kids in the rain. The Pits: I know today’s photo might not look
Memorial Day Hike – Halfway to Birthdays
Gratitude: Satisfaction with completing some household chores. Hanging at Arrington with the NRC. Kids enjoying playing in the rain. The Pits: After our hike, we attempted to visit Eggstravaganza Cafe, the new breakfast place in town, but they were really