Creek Side Creatures

Creek side at the Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center was a nice surprise.  The cool autumn morning made for a nice walk before headed home to watch the Cowboys; and since they won, I may have to do the same thing again...

Runs Like a Deere

Killing time on a Saturday afternoon in the Maryland country side can be easy when the John Deere tractor store is on the way home.  Even better when it's closed and you and the kiddos can climb all over the toys tractors and not be bugged or asked to leave by any sales people.

Puddle Jumpers

On My Big Red Tractor...

Cheers With Root Beer

Sit For A Spell

Her Own View

Looking For The Great Pumpkin

Boo and Pops made a visit, and with that, we always head to a local farm for corn mazes and pumpkin pickin'.

Upgrade Time

The boy was out growing his old bike by the day.

He's been upgraded.

Let Them Clean Up

For once, we decided to have Jaxson's birthday party at a money-sucking-child-ridden happy friendly place that we didn't have to worry about cleaning things up afterward.

We kept it small, which was the right move.  Just family this time around.

The Ticket Blaster was a huge hit at the best $2.50 I've ever spent.

Lucky Number Seven

Seven years.

Seven years ago I stood in a delivery room humbled and astonished that I was a dad.  On a day that so many associate with fear, loneliness, and a day that changed our country forever; I found hope.  Our family of two became three.  My life definitely changed that day.

Everyday isn't perfect.  Jaxson and I have our moments.  He's stubborn like his mom and I.  He pushes back.  He tells you what he likes and dislikes.  He stands his ground.  Everyday isn't perfect; but the happiness of being a dad are the moments of imperfection.

Happy Birthday Bub!

Hannah Banana

Young Man and the Sea

My Lady on Labor Day

Labor Day at the Base

Labor Day was spent at Patuxent Naval Base; boats, water, corn-hole, and some fishing - and yes, we actually caught a few fish.

Bird Boys

Break It Down Now

The Bambino asked to take a break-dancing class.  Honestly, I was a little shocked at first; however, after his first day and the smile that he couldn't wipe off his face, I couldn't be happier.

How To Spell P-R-O-U-D

When your kid succeeds, you feel as though you as a parent can add a notch into your success tree.  

With the Bambino headed into first grade this year, he knows he has to step up his game and keep focused.

On open house night at school, his teacher mentioned that every Friday they will have spelling test; needless to say his eyes showed more worry than excitement.

After being at the beach for five days, we Jaxson and Robbie did some last minute cramming and focused on the task at hand.

I think he did alright for his first test...

Beach Treats

Kids have their treats, adults have theirs...it is all about perspective.

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The Beach Crew

Not enough "Thank You's" can be said to our dear friends for asking us to tag along for part of THEIR vacation and a beach house at Bethany Beach, Delaware.

Thank you once again Todd, Lauren, Syler, and my main man Davis.