Tobin, You are turning 10.Ten years old! Double digits! I can’t even believe it. You’re getting so much taller. Those scrawny legs stretching so long, when I hold you, it looks like I’m barely lifting you off the ground! Your permanent teeth are filling out your smile, and you and I wear the same size... Continue Reading →
—Anna-Marie— On our way back from a family vacation in Gulf Shores, we decided to take a little side adventure to a small town in Northern Georgia. Dahlonega, Georgia (pronounced by locals as “Duh-LON-iga”—I kept saying “DAHL-uh-nayga Nights” in my head…) is the site of the first major U.S. Gold Rush. It’s a beautiful town.... Continue Reading →
—Brian— Last year at this time, I had the honor of getting to speak at the graduation ceremony for the school where I work. I was so busy at the time. Actually, it was the most stressful time of my life up to that point. As a result, I didn't get to start writing... Continue Reading →
—Brian— Actually what I said had an expletive in it and Anna-Marie won’t let me lead with that. But I want you to know where I was. I said it. And I meant it. I feel like I do a good job keeping my cool. I’m not uptight… I stay pretty relaxed… And I don't... Continue Reading →
(Or "What's in a Name?") We felt like this week’s post should be written together. We've used font colors for clarity. (A-M is green. B is orange). —Anna-Marie— We named our oldest son "Knox." We loved the way it sounded, the way it felt in our mouths as we said it, the way it is... Continue Reading →
— Brian — We took our five-year-old son Tobin ice skating for the first time this winter. I’ve never been able to ice skate. I’ve “tried” about three times. Every time it’s the same: I put on the skates. I get on the ice. And I hold the wall, or slightly push away from the wall, but... Continue Reading →
PURSUING TOB 