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playtime at stewart beach

Connie and I took the kids down to Galveston Island to play at Stewart Beach.  It was a perfect day for the beach and we had a blast.  The kids played in the waves, built sand castles and had a great time.
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basketball.. student council v. teachers

Aaron and other members of the student council played the teachers in basketball today.  Check out the video for the action!!  Aaron drives the court several times…
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adam’s final band performance

Adam had his final band performance of the year. He has done such an excellent job on his trombone. Adam was awarded two Division 1 medals in his solo and duet competition and will be playing in the Symphonic Band in Junior High next year. Way to go, Adam!!
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adam’s trombone solo

Adam competed in a solo/duet competition today. Adam was given Division 1 honors for his solo.  He performed the duet with his friend, Ryan.
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trip to the beach

Connie and Ainsley went down to Galveston to hang out today.  The water was cold, but they had a great time!
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mother’s day

Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15. While it was quite sad and traumatic, I was blessed with having two other “moms” enter my life. My step-mother, Ann, is quite a special lady. Very rare indeed that a single mother of [...]

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The snake…

So, Connie is driving up in the driveway yesterday and she sees a snake cross the street into our front yard. Let the battle begin! Concerned that the kids might experience an unwelcome bite, Connie ferociously tracked it down and brought it to it’s untimely demise… What a WOMAN!! If you [...]

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Adam and the Band!

The band at Adam’s school participated in a competition with other 6th grade bands at Katy Hight School. Adam’s school won first place! They were so excited. Afterwards, they hung out for a much deserved feast at Cici’s Pizza.
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Birthday Boy

Well, Aaron turned 10 years old today. It didn’t seem like too long ago when he was that little boy with his two fingers perpetually stuck in his mouth, with his sippy cup in one hand and his Woody in the other. I am so proud of him. He has his “challenging” moments, but he [...]

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