This is my first house and I don't want to forget the details and agony of home ownership.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Dylan Turns 8 today!
Dylan, number one son, turns eight today. So, while I stay home and shovel the snow, the boy gets to go to ski school. Pictures coming soon!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Good Shepard vs. Anselem
Dylan in the 2nd farthest lane
Dylan in the 3rd farthest lane doing the Freestyle
Dylan in the 3rd farthest lane doing the Freestyle
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Reddish Sports Roundup Halloween edition
Dylan started off the weekend on Friday by coming in second in his first race with a 19.97 second time in the 25 meter. He followed that up Saturday, by contributing a goal off a corner kick in his teams dominating performance.
Alexander's soccer team didn't fair as well, but Alexander played for 3 quarters to give his team a fighting chance.
Ryan continues to hone his soccer skills at Superstar Soccer. A little shy at first he warms up and impresses his coach Eddie Spaghetti.
Alexander's soccer team didn't fair as well, but Alexander played for 3 quarters to give his team a fighting chance.
Ryan continues to hone his soccer skills at Superstar Soccer. A little shy at first he warms up and impresses his coach Eddie Spaghetti.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Alexander and Dylan on the long walk to school
Dylan, Alexander, and Ryan all headed back to school today. Dylan and Ryan were happy to be back. Alexander cried a little but nevertheless walked up with the teacher.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Converted Garage Patio
When you have 1 car and a very narrow driveway do you really need a 2 car garage? Nope. The Wife made the decision to cut the garage in half. I thought it was a great idea. Now we just need to get patio furniture and a ceiling fan (on order). Part garage and part patio with a roof. Needless to say Luis and his team banged this out in just about 7 days. Looks great!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Dylan tacks on 1.5 points to his rating
On his first trip to nationals in Atlanta, Georgia-- Dylan managed to win his first round and get a draw. Not bad for seven years old. I don't know what I accomplished at that age, but it sure wasn't this.. Goo going Dylan! Next year -- Dallas!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Breakthrough Day at the Chess Tournament!
Dylan lost the initial round. He rallied to win round two and kicked butt in Round 3. Heading into the final round Dylan is in 6th place in his division "Unrated". He won again and got a medal
Sunday, January 31, 2010
It Started at Le Poisson Rouge in the West Village...
The wife and I were partying like it was 1998 this weekend. Friday night we went to Mission of Burma and Freshkills at the Bowery Ballroom. Saturday we hit Le Possion Rouge for Pistolera and Red Barrat in the West Village. The evening ended with a mad dash to the Mercury Lounge to catch the The Giraffes and a quick bite to eat at Katz's. We arrived home at 3.30 AM. Thankfully Meema had number two and three son, while Dylan had his first "co-ed" sleepover with his buddy Lily. Most days these activities end up killing us the next day. However, as I said to Schultz at the end of the night-- Not a bad decision was made last night. So, Schultz asks me at 3am, "What are we doing next Saturday?" Well, probably something not remotely as exciting as last night. Good Times!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
2009 In Review on Rugby Road
The Good
- Single best investment in terms of day to day comfort- Insulating our third floor. We haven't entered the coldest part of winter yet but early signs point to less layers in doors this year.
- Best Long term investment was re-financing our mortgage. As the lawyer said at closing, "Your fortunate to have made it to closing". However, a ~22% decrease in our monthly mortgage payment is well worth setting the payment clock back to 360. I will be 69 when we pay it off, but I know the next couple of years I will be happy.
- Ryan left his nookie and diapers at the Beach Club at the tender age of 2 years and 9 months
- Dylan has become the homework warrior and regularly gets 100% on this spelling tests.
- Alexander has turned into the Arts and Crafts King at school.
- The Wife tried a bold new look, it's like I have a new wife in the same great package
- Ryan left his nookie and diapers at the Beach Club at the tender age of 2 years and 9 months
- Dylan has become the homework warrior and regularly gets 100% on this spelling tests.
- Alexander has turned into the Arts and Crafts King at school.
- The Wife tried a bold new look, it's like I have a new wife in the same great package
The Bad
- The points we paid to re-finance.
The Ugly
- Our mini-Japanese Maple contracted some sort of disease. Half the tree shriveled up. June and Judy's gardener helped the wife prune it and hopefully saved the tree. If not, we lost a great tree.
Dylan's Christmas Show
We can show you all the video when we see you. "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Frosty the Snow Man" are the songs the kids are performing.
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