November 18, 2010
How To Know Your Teenager Is Home in 2010
Just a little has changed since I was in high school. In 1983, my parents knew I was home when they opened my bedroom door to see if I was there. In 2010, I know when my teenager is home when I’m instantly notified on my iPhone and desktop PC via the Skype application on […]
May 3, 2010
Who Says Buddy Is Not A Smart Dog?
Sure, he eats stuff he shouldn’t. But, this certainly proves that Buddy is smarter than your average K9. He kept ending up in the front yard and we couldn’t figure it out. We finally captured him on video opening the gate! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUw3aQBcm4]
February 21, 2010
Latest Collin Creation
Another great short film from our budding film maker, Collin: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKol8U–_oE]
February 11, 2010
The Nicest Thing (An Eddie’s Father Moment)
The nicest thing my youngest son has ever said to me? This is straight out of a Courtship Of Eddie’s Father espisode. He asked me today: “Dad, is parenting hard?” It was a Yes or No question right? He didn’t ask me how I felt about parenting. So, I answered honestly: “Yes” His reply (and […]
December 10, 2009
Baby Jesus 2009
Last year was our first year to blog about the annual “Where’s Baby Jesus?” Christmas ritual which happened this week at the Ausbury house. Collin has outdone himself this year as Baby Jesus gets to ride on Joseph’s shoulder like a sack of potatoes.
December 26, 2008
Baby Jesus 2008
One of our quirky family traditions at Christmas was started by Collin, who does his own version of “Where’s Waldo”. Collin’s version involves moving baby Jesus somewhere within the nativity scene. This year, I’d like to report that baby Jesus was found riding on the donkey.