Just before Christmas, the Living Nativity made an appearance at Donut Sunday. The role of the infant Jesus was played by an unusual actress: A 14 month-old girl with Down syndrome.
Baby Becky turned in quite the performance. And turned a few heads.
Read More »Sam and the kids went skiing before Christmas.
There wasn’t much snow in Wisconsin but they managed two full days on the slopes.
Read More »Our Christmas hasn’t gone exactly according to plan.
We had a plan but it changed. And then it changed again. And then the dam broke loose and we were on a wild ride.
Read More »Apparently, Johnny has what it takes to be one of Santa’s elves.
He proudly showed me his application.
Read More »We’ve added a new piece of equipment to my physical therapy regime. A SPIO vest.
It looks like I’m training for the Navy SEALs.
Read More »We have finished another round of Parent Teacher Conferences. Or our annual parenting review as Sam once called them. The kids are doing well and we’re grateful that they’ve been in school full-time this year.
Honestly, the sessions were a little boring. Which is great. Far better than the alternative. I can only remember one contentious conference, when I went toe-to-toe with a Dominican nun and held my ground. But nothing will ever compare with the conference we had with Michael’s Kindergarten teacher. Back in 2008. With the great Patti Jo Ruskin.
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The Refillable Glass 