Quote of the Day “It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy.” – Brother David Steindl-Rast
Easter Sunday 2025
Easter Eve Dinner with Tammy and the Canarys, and Seahawks 17U v Lions
Quote of the Day “Putting these conclusions together, this controlling insight can serve as the One Thing you need to know about happy marriage: Find the most generous explanation for each other’s behavior and believe it.” – Marcus Buckingham Traci
Aunt Judy’s Visit and Flag Football Formations
Quote of the Day “The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so.” – William Inge
Hosting Christmas for the Davison Family
Quote of the Day “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin
Christmas Day 2024
Quote of the Day “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
Christmas Eve 2024
Quote of the Day “In my whole life I’ve never been good at something I wasn’t very interested in. It just doesn’t work. There’s no substitute for strong interest.” – Charlie Munger
Three Birthdays and Travel Trials
Quote of the Day “It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. Give yourself permission to be a beginner.” — Julia Cameron
Weekend Getaway: Tiny Home Retreat, Day 2 – Hiking, Kayaking, and Campfire Games
Quote of the Day “Bro, she showed up in compression shorts. I’m not trying to go hiking with these people.” – Weston
Weekend Getaway: Adventures in Tiny Homes at Retreat at Water’s Edge in Tracy City
Quote of the Day Turner: “There’s a baby crying in the house rn” Traci: “Shanna is feeding her baby. She won’t be long.” Turner: “Well idk if the baby eating anything he been crying for 5 minutes straight”
Dude Trip 2024 – Finale: The Journey Home, and a Family Fantasy Football Draft
Quote of the Day “The past cannot be cured.” – Elizabeth I