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 It feels really good to see the kids back outside, running around, playing sport.  Ev is particularly happy to be back on the soccer pitch after taking two years off for COVID....if only they sent us the youth small jersey instead of the adult small....

special thanks to Marc Lancaster Photography for capturing this shot of our boy out there. 

Trip 2

Home again, home again.  After a small pandemic break, we were able to resume our bi-annual guys' trip.  It's one of my favorite trips every time.  I begin looking forward to the next trip the minute the last trip ends.  This year was no different.  It's always fun to reminisce over the last 25 years of memories, take a break from being a responsible adult, and compete as hard as we can at everything from ping pong to basketball...  Oh yeah, and my favorite,  getting an action shot of your friend being launched through space...

Trip 1

Ahhh, 90+ degrees and 90%+ humidity ... oh, Gainesville how I've missed you.  I was lucky enough to go back to my old stomping grounds and watch my beloved Gators play....and win!  Even more importantly, I was able to see friends who live there and family who came to town for the game...

Did I mention we had pretty good seats....

...and also a nice watering hole across from our condo.....

 

On the Road

I will be heading out of town two of the next three weekends.  Keeping in mind I've barely left my neighborhood the past 2 years and I've certainly not been away from my family during that time, I'm a little uneasy about it.  Don't get me wrong, I'm incredibly excited to get to go see some family and friends I haven't seen in years.  I just happen to be one of those fortunate men who genuinely loves being home around their wife and kids.  I miss them terribly when I'm gone....and they miss me too....you know, if they see a bug in the house or need someone to go pick up the pizza. Hey, I take what I can get. 

Trim 2

 Speaking of overdue haircuts, these two little ladies were finally able find their way to the salon....

Trim

After growing out his hair all summer, my man lost the battle and had to get it cleaned up for school.  Luckily, unlike Samson, he's still just as awesome as he was with long hair...

Tough to Swallow

I'm happy to report that after almost two weeks of eating soft foods and being taken care of by the finest furry nurses around (see below), Amelia has recovered from her tonsillectomy.  I will admit it was a much rougher recovery than I anticipated.  I will also admit she tired of eating ice cream waaaaay sooner than I thought she would and waaaayy waaaaayyyyyy sooner than I would have ....