Category Archives: Family
Kids and water
What is it with kids and water? Friday night for our family night the kids wanted to go outside and play in the sprinklers. We compromised. I held the hose and sprayed so that I could make sure the water … Continue reading
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A Night at the ballpark
Last week we took in a Salt Lake Bees game as a family to celebrate the boys’ birthdays. Before we moved to the Salt Lake area we were starting to make a habit of taking in a few Boise Hawks … Continue reading
Let’s be friends
Over the weekend our family had an experience that was unusual. But in retrospect, it shouldn’t have been. It’s a sign that things have changed, and not for the better. We do a lot of practicing for sports in our … Continue reading
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The sporting life
On my way home (finally) after a thirteen hour day, the last three of them being running to various sporting events, it occurred to me that my life has become something I never would have expected. We are a sports … Continue reading
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Gratitude for grandparents
My father-in-law recently visited us from Finland. We really enjoyed showing him around town and doing things together, especially since we’re still getting to know the area ourselves. Most importantly, though, the kids really enjoyed spending time with him, playing … Continue reading
Easter is the new Christmas?
At dinner Easter evening our kids reported on all the things the other kids at church got from the Easter Bunny–iPods, new clothes, video games, gift cards, and more–and I had to wonder: when did Easter become Christmas? I know … Continue reading
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Coaching for fun and profit
Tonight I make my debut as a baseball coach. I’m not too concerned: it’s a team of 6 and 7 year olds who are only a step better than t-ball. As little as I know about baseball, I’m fairly sure … Continue reading
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Thom vs. the Utah Jazz
My father-in-law is visiting us from Finland. He’s a fan of NBA basketball, among other things, so when we were planning what to do to entertain him we realized that we live but a short drive from where the Utah … Continue reading
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Adventures beneath the bobsled track
We have a guest visiting us for two weeks, so we’re doing our best to show him around the area when we’re still trying to learn the area ourselves. Our adventures took us up to Park City to visit the … Continue reading
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Learning by doing
It seems not that long ago that whenever my middle child would want to build something it really meant that I would be the one building it. His first Lego sets were built by me, and he didn’t even watch. … Continue reading
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