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My Little Buckaroo

This video is just my Father’s Day present to myself. Yes, I’m a complete sap and am totally in love with my little boy. My wife often laughs at me and says, “You are so whipped” when she sees just the way I look at him or interact with him. The picture below is his first time sitting in a tree! (Granted, only for a few seconds – just long enough for the picture! But last Sunday at church he saw several kids in a tree and I stopped to talk to the kids about the tree and how they got up, etc. but it still surprised me when Luke said to me today, “Sit in tree!” The video is all pictures of me and my little buckaroo to two of my favorite “Daddy Songs,” perhaps you’ll enjoy them too: Watching You, by Rodney Atkins and Little Buckaroo by Go Fish.

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Starting a Blog?

Starting a blog? I often get asked advice on starting a blog since I’ve been blogging since before there were blogs! (I used to create stand alone webpages to record events, like this one or these) I have a detailed post titled What Makes a Good Blog? but let in short I’d say just start one (and yes, just ONE will do) and keep in mind, it is primarily for YOU not your readers. I consider my blog to be my personal digital scrap book. It is first and foremost for stuff I want to save and remember, secondly to keep in touch with family and friends and yet I know that there is a wider readership and so I keep them in mind to – but I don’t seek to please them or worry whether they ‘approve’ all the time. (I’ve had complaints from time to time which is really odd since its a personal blog and the complaints I’ve received are totally inappropriate for what a blog is, but oh well.) Bottom line: Blog whatever you want. You’ll be your #1 reader over the years, especially the old posts! (I doubt anyone reads my archives, but I cruise…

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Computer Hoodie?

I stumbled upon this picture. Not sure what this is for, but for some reason, I want one! Maybe I’d be able to concentrate on my work better! What is your guess for what this is for?

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Preamble To Father’s Day

I’m looking forward to Father’s Day. My first Father’s Day, as a dad, I blogged in 2006. Little Luke on my First Father’s Day Then I had my first official Father’s Day and blogged about it in 2007. Luke on my second Father’s Day Well, my third Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s hard to believe – the time travels fast, but no complaints, Luke is at such a fun age and is so delightful to play and live with. Today we went on a hike in Oak Lawn at what we call the “secret river” – a beautiful hidden man made river tucked away in a busy suburb just a few houses from my wife’s folks. Granted, its more of a drainage ditch than a “river” but its still pretty beautiful. Especially a walk with daddy and son… We started out around the block and discovered a hidden bridge! the ends led to a chain link fence that was chained and locked, but could be entered from the side quite easily. There’s just something fun about going exploring! Look at that happy boy! Just too cute! What fun hiking and climbing around! It looks like a real…

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Help Build a Playground in India!

I’d like to DOUBLE YOUR MONEY! How? Read on! Imagine being a part of something that is humanly impossible – but that God is clearly behind! Barney Kinard, our Kidology Coach of Kidhelper.com (Creative Children’s Ministries) has partnered with Kids Around the World to build a playground in India and along with it, do an evangelistic mission trip. Barney is currently raising funds for the trip the Kidology Foundation is going to pitch in with a MATCHING GRANT. If you would prayerfully consider giving toward this awesome project, Kidology will match your gift up to $500 toward this project! Help us send $1000 toward this wonderful project that will have a lasting impact on some of the world’s poorest kids. You can read more about this trip on Barney’s website. He has really picked up a passion for India since he was there last year and I’d love to encourage him by helping to raise some funds for the trip. These pictures are of the VERY KIDS who will soon have their own wonderfull playground to play on – but the trip is about much more than a playground. The playground is a tangible way to show the children and…

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