As with years past (2010, 2009, 2008), I put together a photo collage to include in our Christmas card this year. If you’re on our “nice” list, you will receive your very own copy this week (if I ever get the labels printed and put on the envelopes). Without further adieu, here is this year’s • Read More »
Archives: CMS
Another driver on the road
November 19, 2011 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: CMS.It’s hard to avoid the clichéd “stay off the roads!” and “clear the way!” for any new teenage driver, so why try? Congratulations to Clare for earning(?) the right to drive on Wisconsin roads with a responsible adult. It would figure that our first trip to the DMV to get her temps (sorry, PERMIT) ended • Read More »
Homecoming 2011 (Part II)
October 23, 2011 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: CMS, HKS.…continued from Part I. Moving on to Saturday of Homecoming weekend. This year, both Hannah and Clare went to dinner and attended the dance with a group of friends. Apparently, couples are definitely less of a “thing” now. That afternoon found my house filled with 5 girls getting ready for the evening. Oh. My. Goodness. • Read More »
First day of school, reunited (sort of)
September 30, 2011 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: CMS, HKS, MMS.While September 1st brought the first day of school to the ladies of the house, they headed off in different directions for the first time ever. Hannah, a senior, and Clare, a sophomore, continue their studies at Marshall High School. Monica, meanwhile, begins her tenure as Principal of Park Elementary school in Cross Plains, part • Read More »
Day 7: Big Thunder Gold Mine
July 4, 2011 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: CMS, HKS, MMS, Vacation.For our last day in the greater Rapid City area, Hannah wouldn’t be denied her chance to pan for gold. The other option was Devil’s Tower in far eastern Wyoming, but that choice was voted down. After doing a bit of research on the available choices, we decided on Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone. • Read More »