Dancing with the Stars

I'm guessing every dad at the dance felt this way, but it's time they hear the truth....Sorry, fellas, I had the most beautiful princess at the ball....

Help

Thanks to Meggan going to Austin last week, me working late almost every night, basketball practice, a basketball game, a wild puppy, and a daddy-daughter dance, I haven't much time to post on here.  The good news is it gives me plenty to talk about. The even better news is I paid Amelia to do some of my actual work tonight to free up some time. I'm happy to report she made only 1 error and will easily be better on spreadsheets than most adults by the time she is 9...

Hands Up

While it's not easy to score baskets when you can barely throw the ball as high as the rim, Everett doesn't take any plays off on defense...

So Far, So Good

Meggan left for Texas this weekend, so we are on our own for a few days. By my count, Day One was a success...

We knocked out a little crafting...

 took this mongrel for his first professional bath...

and stayed up until midnight doing things like playing indoor basketball with our best friend...

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Somehow, in 2 months, this...

 Has turned into this....

Two Tales

I'm not going to name names, but one of these guys celebrated his birthday today...the other swallowed a washcloth whole and had to have medical attention.

Best Week Ever

Everett is really having one of those weeks that doesn't come around very often. He spent Friday hanging out with Mommy and Grandpa while Amelia had to go to school (extra bonus points for having fun while she suffered).  Saturday was spent with no adult supervision as he, Amelia, Grandpa, and Sophie were left to do whatever they wanted while Meggan and I were out of town.  Sunday found us at Chuck E. Cheese with pizza, cake, games, and a gaggle of friends. He hit a basket at basketball practice on Monday.  Tonight, he took his first ever shower without any help because "he's almost 5 and when you're 5 you get to do whatever you want." (direct quote from the man himself). Tomorrow is a normal day, but Thursday is his actual 5th birthday...in which I guess he'll begin doing anything he pleases.

Pokey

This guy survived his first trip to puppy jail this weekend while Meggan and I went for a short vacation.  I wish we could have stayed a few more days....he seems to be happy we didn't....

She Still Likes It

Hoops

My man had his first ever basketball practice last night.  Don't let the fact that he played in jeans fool you.  He was clearly the most dominant player on his 5 and under church league, carpeted gymnasium, 7.5 foot rim hoops team that answers to the name Everett.

No Vacancy

Somebody seems pretty happy to have found a snuggle buddy....

Right Place, Right Time

If it is dumping freezing rain outside, which happens to be where you just had to go to the bathroom, what better way to warm those bones than find a nice heater vent and make it your bed?

Two Sides

Most of you have seen the pics of Sophie over the years that look like this...she's sweet, snuggly, and kind...

However, what you may not have seen is her dark side... this little mama don't take no crap...

A Little Help

Sometimes, even Superman can't get your car to start...and apparently is so excited about getting to ride in a tow truck that this failure doesn't bother him a bit...

Bye 2016

A trip to Grandma and Grandpa's finished off by roasting marshmallows ... That's how you round out the year...