Somehow we managed to get through an evening with our best friends in DC and take no pictures. Go figure. Always happens that way. Hopefully someone took a couple that we can grab.
Monday, July 27, 2009
D.C. And Alex's 8th
Somehow we managed to get through an evening with our best friends in DC and take no pictures. Go figure. Always happens that way. Hopefully someone took a couple that we can grab.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Up...Up and away!
Endeavor makes it off the ground to join up with the international space station on the 127th shuttle flight....wow.
Endeavor makes it off the ground to join up with the international space station on the 127th shuttle flight....wow.
Endeavor makes it off the ground to join up with the international space station on the 127th shuttle flight....wow.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Mmmmm 4th of July
Fireworks, Kids having fun, Grill back in action....all is right in the world today.
Happy 4th of July
Thanks to those serving and our veterans. They make it possible for us to celebrate this day. God Bless You!
Happy 4th of July
Thanks to those serving and our veterans. They make it possible for us to celebrate this day. God Bless You!
Uncle Bryan and Aunt Jennifer
It's about time for new members in the kid club! Congrats to Lauren, Mike and TBD....lovingly referred to as P-Nut! YEY.....
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
OUCH!!!!
Ford F-150 King Cab vs. Honda CRV...I mean really, pick on someone your own size. Everyone was fine. A sore neck and emotional day, but the auto-body shop says I should have the car back in a week. For what it's worth, not my fault! Rear-ended at a stop light.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Baseball Game
Thanks to the neighbors and Northrup Gruman night, we had some free tickets to the Manatees Bball game on Friday. Mommy had to work, but somehow we made it through the 78 degree, breezy evening at the baseball stadium w/o her. The pic might come out a little small. Possibly b/c there are some copyright issues being infringed upon? You'll have to ask my attorney about that one.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Coastal Charities Up and Running
For those that follow and may not know, I've started a non-profit to help fund youth education and involvement in the outdoors here in Brevard County. To raise the money we are running a kayak fishing tournament. The first event is September 12th of this year. I'm very excited about the momentum behind the event and look forward to a successful inaugural year. Please check us out at www.coastalcharities.org.
The paypal link will be up soon for those itching to make a donation! :)
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Home sweet Home!
Vacation pics to follow, but some things had to come first! Sam and the boys are already testing out the pool!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Catfish Boys....
There must have been a healthy school of cats sitting off the end of our friends dock. The boys tossed the shrimp in, counted to 10 and had a fish on. They probably caught about 5 or 6 each before we arn out of bait. Great Memorial Day fishing trip.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Ahh.... Spring in Florida
Once everything is growing, humidity sets in, birds are everywhere, Pelicans diving on the beach....and bay crabs float into Tampa. The last being the most important for this story. When the tide starts carrying crab, those that eat crab are on the prowl. And, for 3 to 4 hours on the outgoing tide of the full and new moons, those that eat crab, eat them voraciously. The exciting part of this fishery is the constant action with boat after boat hooking up and fish dancing across the water. The unfortunate part is when your playing with giants, that 3 hour window gets very short. You don't exactly tell a 130# fish to hurry up and get to the boat to go catch more.
As you can guess, I was lucky enough to experience that event yesterday. We cancelled a couple weeks back, so a spattering tough weather (see pics) was not going to stop me. I made the drive over to Tampa and we were scooping crabs by 1:30. By 2:30 we were on site and by 3:15 we were hooked up. We went 3 for 5 for the day with two fish over 130#s. I caught two, one of the larger brutes and the "little" 80# fish that's jumping in the pics below. My arm still hurts. If there was a downside to the day, we never got the trophy shot. Combination of sloppy water, only two guys on the boat and a camera that takes too long to focus and shoot. None the less, it was a fabulous day and an experience that will have to be repeated. I just need to find these fish on the East Coast!
As you can guess, I was lucky enough to experience that event yesterday. We cancelled a couple weeks back, so a spattering tough weather (see pics) was not going to stop me. I made the drive over to Tampa and we were scooping crabs by 1:30. By 2:30 we were on site and by 3:15 we were hooked up. We went 3 for 5 for the day with two fish over 130#s. I caught two, one of the larger brutes and the "little" 80# fish that's jumping in the pics below. My arm still hurts. If there was a downside to the day, we never got the trophy shot. Combination of sloppy water, only two guys on the boat and a camera that takes too long to focus and shoot. None the less, it was a fabulous day and an experience that will have to be repeated. I just need to find these fish on the East Coast!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Take a Guess?
Not too many takers on my guessing game..Boring. If you guessed "my sister's dog watching over my brother in law prepare a room in my brother's apartment for dropping the big question to his girlfriend" you were right!!!....C'mon, it wasn't that hard! Way to go Ben....the answer was yes if anyone was curious.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
First Snook of the season
Just 1.5" longer and he'd be swimming in the Zoo aquarium. Oh well, back to life under a dock.
Spring in FL
Spring is marked by many things, none of which is more obvious than the frequent visits by family members from the North.....geez, just move down here already! Hah! We love the company. Couple shots from the last 3 weeks........
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tooth Fairy has a stop to make!
I've got two words for you ...... Uncle Larry!
OK, it may take a little more explanation for some. Brayden and Alex are both in loose tooth world right now. Brayden had two on the bottom and Alex two on the top. Well, the corn on the cob last night loosened one of Brayden's up enough to put "extraction" on the table. Add that with the one day visit from Jen's Uncle Larry and Aunt Nancy and you've got trouble! The two on the bottom were so crowded that when the first one came out, the second was hanging by a thread, so out it came as well. Or, maybe Uncle Larry's fingers were too big to grab just one. Either way, Brayden took a huge lead in the missing tooth game last night going from one half to two and a half in a matter of minutes. The first one being thanks to the tile floor two years ago, so it only counts for 1/2!
OK, it may take a little more explanation for some. Brayden and Alex are both in loose tooth world right now. Brayden had two on the bottom and Alex two on the top. Well, the corn on the cob last night loosened one of Brayden's up enough to put "extraction" on the table. Add that with the one day visit from Jen's Uncle Larry and Aunt Nancy and you've got trouble! The two on the bottom were so crowded that when the first one came out, the second was hanging by a thread, so out it came as well. Or, maybe Uncle Larry's fingers were too big to grab just one. Either way, Brayden took a huge lead in the missing tooth game last night going from one half to two and a half in a matter of minutes. The first one being thanks to the tile floor two years ago, so it only counts for 1/2!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Sports Week of WOWs!
ALEX AND HIS GOALS....
So, we've figured out that a good 10 minutes of focus time between Dad and Alex makes for a much better game. Two weeks ago, we made it to the field just in time for Alex to "warm up" with the team and we were treated to a great game of star searching, butterfly chasing and what you might imagine would happen on the soccer field when Alex is far more concerned about the ice pop than the ball. So good to be a kid. BUT, it is way too frustrating for Dad. So, this week we hit the field a little early and just worked on running at Dad and taking the ball. That's all, no pep talk, very little coaching, just running to the ball. Ahhhh, the results! TWO GOALS! One of the two he really had to work for and get past a defender to score....and more importantly we had a kid that was more focused on the game than the clouds. Clouds are fun, but at 7 the kids are getting good enough that day dreaming can be a bit dangerous.
BRAYDEN'S FIRST HAT-TRICK
Brayden keeps flopping back and forth between the advanced skaters and intermediate skaters in mini-mite games. He's not quite ready for the advanced team, but it's good for him to try and play at that speed. Tonight, coach gave him a break and let him run with the intermediate kids. Equally good as he gets to carry the puck more and can get back on defense in time to block shots. He also has a much better chance to score goals. He had multiple attempts and connected on 3! His shinning moment was the slap shot that came off the ice and over the defenders stick into the goal. (I may be embellishing just a bit, maybe the shot bounced off his stick and bounced again over the defender's stick, but what's a Dad to do?, the puck did get off the ice). It was a great night and a nice show for Grandma and Grandpa Cleghorn.
So, we've figured out that a good 10 minutes of focus time between Dad and Alex makes for a much better game. Two weeks ago, we made it to the field just in time for Alex to "warm up" with the team and we were treated to a great game of star searching, butterfly chasing and what you might imagine would happen on the soccer field when Alex is far more concerned about the ice pop than the ball. So good to be a kid. BUT, it is way too frustrating for Dad. So, this week we hit the field a little early and just worked on running at Dad and taking the ball. That's all, no pep talk, very little coaching, just running to the ball. Ahhhh, the results! TWO GOALS! One of the two he really had to work for and get past a defender to score....and more importantly we had a kid that was more focused on the game than the clouds. Clouds are fun, but at 7 the kids are getting good enough that day dreaming can be a bit dangerous.
BRAYDEN'S FIRST HAT-TRICK
Brayden keeps flopping back and forth between the advanced skaters and intermediate skaters in mini-mite games. He's not quite ready for the advanced team, but it's good for him to try and play at that speed. Tonight, coach gave him a break and let him run with the intermediate kids. Equally good as he gets to carry the puck more and can get back on defense in time to block shots. He also has a much better chance to score goals. He had multiple attempts and connected on 3! His shinning moment was the slap shot that came off the ice and over the defenders stick into the goal. (I may be embellishing just a bit, maybe the shot bounced off his stick and bounced again over the defender's stick, but what's a Dad to do?, the puck did get off the ice). It was a great night and a nice show for Grandma and Grandpa Cleghorn.
Monday, April 06, 2009
It's all Relative
We love this time of year not only for the wonderful weather, but the many visits from friends and relatives. We're looking forward to Jennifer's parent's arrival this week and a first time visit from Aunt Nancy and Uncle Larry the following.
With everything going on it's difficult to stop and remember what's happening around the world during these difficult times. Jennifer has family that serve in Bontoc, Philippines in the Youth With a Mission program through Cornerstone Community Church. It's not that there aren't issues to be concerned about right now the in great US of A, but we don't have rebels fighting the military and helicopters landing so frequently it's difficult to conduct daily business. Please keep Thomas, Lisa, Alanya, Adriana, Alexie and Annalise in your thoughts and prayers not only for the wonderful work they do, but for the unrest in the region at this time. If you want to follow their story, the link to their blog is on the top right of my page "Lisa and Thomas' blog". http://garden-of-grace.blogspot.com/
With everything going on it's difficult to stop and remember what's happening around the world during these difficult times. Jennifer has family that serve in Bontoc, Philippines in the Youth With a Mission program through Cornerstone Community Church. It's not that there aren't issues to be concerned about right now the in great US of A, but we don't have rebels fighting the military and helicopters landing so frequently it's difficult to conduct daily business. Please keep Thomas, Lisa, Alanya, Adriana, Alexie and Annalise in your thoughts and prayers not only for the wonderful work they do, but for the unrest in the region at this time. If you want to follow their story, the link to their blog is on the top right of my page "Lisa and Thomas' blog". http://garden-of-grace.blogspot.com/
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