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- May 2nd, 2024 - Wanda Boggess Retirement Party - brought dad too
- May 2nd, 2024 - Back to green ball tennis with Landon but Wednesdays no longer work
- May 2nd, 2024 - Vineyard youth - Ashby won gagaball (mostly teen boys); 6th grade won the Make-An-Ice-Cream-Truck competition
- May 1st, 2024 - Ashby New Mark Open House - Juniper showed her around - Ashby had some interest in CC
- April 20th, 2024 - Serve Day @ Turning Point - Beth and girls in food pantry, meet Don Mason (worked at Commerce and knows dad)
- April 17th, 2024 - Last Look @ Crestview - meet Dr. Wallace
- April 17th, 2024 - Hackathon 2024.04 - Documentation - Simple and Easy
- April 14th, 2024 - OK Serve Meeting - details, no bus, possible carpooling, seeing if Juniper will want to go
- April 12th, 2024 - Fox Hill Caravel as a 6th grader - Ashby
- April 9th, 2024 - Vineyard Open House - Talked to Max and Greg, Diane
- April 4th, 2024 - Dodgeball Vineyard - first youth event / hotdogs runner, ping pong, gaga ball
- March 30th, 2024 - First time serving in the vkids - 2nd and 3rd grade
- March 27th, 2024 - Spring Break - head home, A&W on the way back
- March 26th, 2024 - Spring Break - Noel leaves, Meramac Spring Park - max water flow from all day rain, only visitors, found bald eagle, deer, beaver, etc
- March 26th, 2024 - Spring Break - all day rain @ the house
- March 24th, 2024 - Spring Break - Noel joins us, Walmart for food and Dickies for dinner
- March 23rd, 2024 - Spring Break - Drive to St. James, MO, explore, McDonalds, Ashby sick
- March 19th, 2024 - Maxine visits Ivy for the first time
- March 15th, 2024 - Juniper unofficially accepted to ECA Maple Woods
- March 6th, 2024 - First semi-private tennis lesson for Ashby - Lilly
- February 14th, 2024 - Valentines Date @ Summit Grill - after a long time at Cascones
- February 10th, 2024 - Ashby first yellow ball practice
- January 31st, 2024 - School of Economics - shop 4 with Emma $30 profit, pizza roles, soda
- January 24th, 2024 - ECA Meeting and Juniper applied for Maple Woods
- December 30th, 2023 - Turned in 380 pounds of aluminum cans for $190
- December 21st, 2023 - Juniper passed her Drivers Permit Test - 88%
- December 16th, 2023 - Benson Family Christmas @ Todds - Mom Goose, Dad earth/moon puzzles
- November 11th, 2023 - Wilderness Run 2023 (ran with rolled ankle)
- November 5th, 2023 - Dads 80th birthday @ Cascones
- October 27th, 2023 - Nano and Papo pick up Maxine
- October 22nd, 2023 - Fun Farm with Todd parents and family
- October 21st, 2023 - Meet Maxine @ Lakewood Elementary
- June 8th, 2023 - Ashbys First Tennis lesson @ Northland Racquet Club
- May 25th, 2023 - 5th Grade FUN DAY - Kickball vs parents teachers
- May 22nd, 2023 - Last Fox Hill Field Day
- May 18th, 2023 - Coach Lentz Retirement party
- May 17th, 2023 - 5th grade Fox Hill Skating Party
- May 16th, 2023 - 5th Grade Recognition for Ashby
- May 10th, 2023 - 2023 Badminton Tourney - 3rd in girls / 4th overall
- May 8th, 2023 - Gateway Open House for Ashby
- March 31st, 2023 - 5th grade KC Engineering and Science Fair
- March 8th, 2023 - Ashby's floor hockey team won afterschool finals and against inschool champs; passed bowling pins juggling
- February 14th, 2023 - Friendship party @ Poole 5th grade - candy guessimation game
- December 16th, 2022 - BT Christmas Party at our house
- November 4th, 2022 - Ashby wanted earring, now or never!
- August 27th, 2022 - 2022 Block Party - Worked with Todd first time, water slide
- August 15th, 2022 - Farm Camp 2022 - Cloe fly in cake, fixed toilets from leaking, Tristan new Golf car, and Festival of little hills
- July 19th, 2022 - Panther Basketball camp @ Liberty Middle
- July 16th, 2022 - Sporting Soccer Camp - Preseason
- July 6th, 2022 - Netmeter install, solar system now active
- June 21st, 2022 - 2022 Heartland Kids Kamp - Monumental
- June 11th, 2022 - Ashby does 3 soccer tryouts in one day - Alliance, Legends, Sporting
- June 6th, 2022 - Solar Panel Installation
- June 5th, 2022 - Bugs found / Burned bed
- June 4th, 2022 - 2022 Recital with Dads thrift store dance, fire alarm right before ours
- May 27th, 2022 - Last day of school - Brought water pal and guns / Ashby won Juggler of the year
- May 26th, 2022 - 2022 Field Day - Hang with grade, Ashby hurt during run
- May 25th, 2022 - Microschool Powerplay event
- May 8th, 2022 - Checked out PV service
- May 4th, 2022 - Ashby 4th grade Zoo Field Trip
- April 28th, 2022 - SAGE Open House
- April 26th, 2022 - Juniper at the zoo (New Mark field trip)
- April 22nd, 2022 - Last Lit Blast at Main Event
- April 21st, 2022 - Ashby 4th grade choir concert
- April 20th, 2022 - Fox Hill Badminton tournament
- April 9th, 2022 - Wichita soccer tournament - Mac (no water) smoke
- April 8th, 2022 - Lunch with Ashby (first time after COVID)
- April 6th, 2022 - Thomas Anthony born
- April 5th, 2022 - Fox Hill - 3 vs 3 Basketball tournament (2nd place)
- April 4th, 2022 - Solar Appointment with Inspector
- March 31st, 2022 - Breakfast With Buddies - one of the first events out of pandemic
- March 1st, 2022 - School of Economics; Ashby's hockey team won championship
- December 30th, 2021 - Beyond VanGogh got Covid the next day
- November 20th, 2021 - Juniper got her first Ariel and Ashby got her first goal on Blitz
- October 30th, 2021 - Anniversary B&B to Crescent Lake- Wabash BBQ and paddle boat
- October 29th, 2021 - Trunk or Treat at Foxhill, Soccer theme
- October 24th, 2021 - Ivy got out and was found at N Highland; we found Lucy (dog) on Friday
- October 22nd, 2021 - BT bonfire night, everyone and Camden and Mally
- October 16th, 2021 - Laterns and Ledgens at St. Charles for the weekend
- October 2nd, 2021 - Soccer tournament with Noel in town, Mima and Jenny
- September 25th, 2021 - Juniper did Ariel with mat, Diya bet
- September 24th, 2021 - Ashby tried for student counsel but come up short
- September 24th, 2021 - Ashby had best in class mile run - 7:52
- September 22nd, 2021 - Learn Monica was pregnant with 3rd child
- August 16th, 2021 - Parents scrimmage with Ashby's soccer team
- August 7th, 2021 - Farm Camp Week 2021 - only 3 days, AC out, Pig drown, goat got sick
- August 2nd, 2021 - Mini cupcakes after soccer practice (with Nano and Papo), BK and ice cream cake afterwards
- July 12th, 2021 - 2021 Edge Dance Competition - Branson
- May 22nd, 2021 - Juniper 13th birthday sleepover - Dino nuggets
- May 21st, 2021 - Ashby first talent show - head stand, hola hoop and juggling
- March 14th, 2021 - Juniper first up all night sleep over at Diyas; Ashby team in rain and wind, some tears
- February 19th, 2021 - Ashby Volleyball team won 1st place (undefeated)
- February 4th, 2021 - Ashby started weekly Basketball camp at New Mark
- January 30th, 2021 - Ashby two sleepovers in one weekend - Millers and Kylee
- December 6th, 2020 - Covid Test for Ashby and Beth
- October 25th, 2020 - Kennes Wedding
- October 23rd, 2020 - Sacramento Appointment for marriage license
- September 27th, 2020 - Todd 40th birthday bash @ his house - Old person magnet on car
- September 25th, 2020 - Visited Kingston for the first time as family
- September 20th, 2020 - Logan and family dropped off Mum and visited
- September 14th, 2020 - House Appraisal for farmland loan
- September 10th, 2020 - Mima/Jenny Visit
- September 6th, 2020 - Camp Out in the Backyard with Ashby
- September 3rd, 2020 - Attacked by yellow jackets (8 or so) while mowing in the back.
- September 2nd, 2020 - Offer accepted for Kingston land
- August 29th, 2020 - Sleep over at Diyas
- August 25th, 2020 - Visited Kingston land
- August 16th, 2020 - Farm Camp Week - Work from Mima/Papas (found Kingston while there)
- August 15th, 2020 - Hangout with Angie durng pandemic - chicken, etc
- August 14th, 2020 - Dinner with Kenne - talked about wedding
- August 7th, 2020 - Got burrito stuck in my esophagus from Taco Bell
- August 5th, 2020 - Spirit soccer team sings happy birthday to Ashby; brought treats
- August 3rd, 2020 - Juniper auditions with All about Dance
- August 3rd, 2020 - Goalkeepers camp for Ashby
- August 2nd, 2020 - Ashby Birthday Party with Nano and Papo in backyard - chicken helmet
- July 25th, 2020 - Milners gradation party @ iWerks
- July 19th, 2020 - Macys Graduation party @ Miss Diannas
- July 18th, 2020 - Oilves 11th Birthday (Starbucks theme)
- July 16th, 2020 - Kylo Hen, first chicken to lay an egg
- July 6th, 2020 - Hyundai AC Appointment - Dobbs did not plug the AC in during the alternator work
- July 6th, 2020 - Rancher Training Week (online)
- July 5th, 2020 - Returned home from vacation and went right over to Mally birthday party at FunRun
- July 4th, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Fourth shooting fireworks in the front yard of Beth's parents
- July 3rd, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Battle of Pilot Knob and headed back to STL
- July 2nd, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Johnson Shut-ins and Baylee Jo's Barbecue
- July 1st, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Mount Taum and falls (caught in rain again, Juniper loved it), Royal Gorge, and Iron Mule
- June 30th, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Black river (caught in storm at end) and Abby kitchen/ice cream
- June 29th, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Drove to STL (dropped off Ivy) and Pilot Knob, Elephant rock and McDonalds
- June 27th, 2020 - Joseph First Communion and party afterward @ Todds
- June 22nd, 2020 - JFrog Conference (2 day online conference)
- June 21st, 2020 - Father Day @ Dads driveway - Biking, Culvers takeout
- June 20th, 2020 - 2020 Recital @ MDSOD (Jenny and Mima - 3 person limit)
- June 20th, 2020 - Juniper 2020 Dance Out Completion Week (1 parent and online)
- June 13th, 2020 - Audrey’s Graduation Party @ MDSOD
- June 13th, 2020 - Watkins Mills with BT - Bikes, Kayaking, Fishing, and lunch
- June 12th, 2020 - The Studio Dance Tour
- June 2nd, 2020 - NKC Vote - expanding Staley High
- May 30th, 2020 - Juniper 12th birthday parade - 14 cars then parents, Uncle Todd/Parents for cake afterwards
- May 28th, 2020 - Help with moving - Phong and Gereldine to Staley Hills
- May 9th, 2020 - Luke birthday/Nano Mother's day - social distancing in their driveway
- May 8th, 2020 - First night with Easter Eggers outside
- May 8th, 2020 - Spring Soccer officially canceled because of quarantine
- May 5th, 2020 - Lost Nugget chicken - likely a fox or owl
- April 26th, 2020 - 2020 Trolly Run - first virtual run
- April 25th, 2020 - First Night for the first set of chickens outside
- April 23rd, 2020 - Bring Your Kid to Work Day - cancelled because of quarantine
- April 22nd, 2020 - Rode bikes up to New Mark for lunches
- March 31st, 2020 - 2nd grade Music/Art Show - cancelled because of quarantine
- March 16th, 2020 - Picked up first chickens from Kearney Feed
- March 14th, 2020 - Pick Up Chick (Nugget, Spataeo, Kylo Hen) from Kearney Feed
- March 14th, 2020 - Diya and Alissa Birthday Parties - Lazer Tag and sleepover
- March 12th, 2020 - Pastries with Parents - Mrs Albaugh class visit
- March 5th, 2020 - Look at two Ray County Properties - both had offers already
- March 1st, 2020 - Kids led Church service at home - Giving (Juniper) and Pharaohs plagues - Cause/Effect (Ashby)
- February 23rd, 2020 - Last Day of Middle School class / Emery Birthday Party @ Liberty Gymnastics / Parents leaving-plants
- February 21st, 2020 - Mya and Mally came over / Juniper at Judication (Kid lost tablet til spring break, more free time)
- February 16th, 2020 - Class / MS at Hernandez / Biking and Basketball with Zoie and Maya
- February 14th, 2020 - Valentines at Cancones / Nana and Papo sleepover
- February 13th, 2020 - Valentine’s Day Party (2nd grade) - cancelled because of weather
- February 11th, 2020 - New Mark Family Night - 3 sessions / tour / intro to flag corp
- February 5th, 2020 - Chiefs Championship Parade - 10th and Grand with Ashby, Jeff and Drew
- February 2nd, 2020 - Super Bowl - Played Fortnite and watched at the end, fireworks everywhere
- February 2nd, 2020 - Fox Hill Park the Arilyn family - lots of people out; Ivy came along
- February 2nd, 2020 - Middle School Class - Credit Card Faith (football Bible trivia and paper football game thru field goal)
- February 1st, 2020 - Juniper Sleepover @ Arilyns / Birthday Party - First day of MS church class (Credit Card Culture theme)
- January 30th, 2020 - Flashlight Reading Night (2nd grade) - Read with a friend
- January 26th, 2020 - 2020 Groundhog Run with Drew Gibson
- January 25th, 2020 - Birthday Party @ Liberty Rolladium
- January 19th, 2020 - Larry 70th birthday party and girls 21st birthday - in Pilot Grove (found out Snoodys is closed for good) AFC Championship game
- January 18th, 2020 - Ashbys First Basketball Game @ Schumacher Elementary
- January 10th, 2020 - Staley Cheer Basketball Game vs Liberty North - Juniper and Ashby
- January 10th, 2020 - Ashbys First Day of Sage
- January 4th, 2020 - Staley Cheer Practice - Juniper and Ashby (Audrey senior year)
- December 31st, 2019 - New Years - presents, toby mug - first time without fondue
- December 30th, 2019 - Punnman Party - dance party with Rylan and Juniper; talked to Uncle Rick about car issues
- December 29th, 2019 - Birthday went to SugarFire - Chiefs vs Chargers/Miami sends them to bye
- December 27th, 2019 - Trip to STL - alternator failed around Forestel, family picked us up
- December 25th, 2019 - Christmas @ Todds - Crab and Turkey. Dad asked about doing estate planning after February
- December 24th, 2019 - Cora coming over to allow mom to work
- December 24th, 2019 - Christmas Eve service with Parents (hot coco as always) / McDonalds afterwards
- December 22nd, 2019 - WOF Christmas - Ashby drove taxis, ice cream red velet funnel cake
- December 19th, 2019 - Dance Christmas Party - step into Christmas mass dance
- December 17th, 2019 - BT Christmas Party - Taboo and unwrapping present competition
- December 16th, 2019 - Snow day - went over to Miya and Mallys, Ashby was accepted into Sage
- December 14th, 2019 - Alisa hangout - Played Twister / Minecraft
- December 13th, 2019 - Northland Christmas Party @ Liberty Community Center - Meet Collin, Juniper did candy cane relay
- December 12th, 2019 - Ashby Sage Test
- December 10th, 2019 - Juniper Oak Park Pom / Sage Showcase - Interior Design and SimCity design
- November 26th, 2019 - Turkey Trot - Ashby 2nd grade (1 of 5 2nd graders) - 11:42 time
- November 24th, 2019 - Juniper First Midschool Event - Hangout nearby pizza and fun
- November 23rd, 2019 - Friendsgiving - Cranium and Pit
- November 20th, 2019 - Ashby Albaugh - Three days winning top giving class in dood drive
- November 16th, 2019 - Celebrate Nana and Papo birthday at Culvers
- November 15th, 2019 - School Dance - Candyland theme - parents fighting in line, Ashby could not find me
- November 13th, 2019 - First Day of Basketball practice @ Lewis and Clark elementary
- November 13th, 2019 - Ashby found out she will be one of three 2nd graders to run in the turkey trot
- November 11th, 2019 - Vet Day Concert - Ashby 2nd grade - America You and Me
- November 9th, 2019 - Gavin Birthday Party - RiverRoll
- November 2nd, 2019 - Wilderness Run with Drew - new course (mostly all woods) difficult hill at the end
- November 1st, 2019 - Work Halloween Event - Music on TV, Mahomes, 27 kids
- October 31st, 2019 - Fall Party (Albaugh) - Football throwing game; Mahomies
- October 30th, 2019 - Soccer Halloween Party - Moved from soccer field to our house last minute. Deer, Mahomes, Undertaker, Nerd, Cheeta
- October 28th, 2019 - 6th Grade Choir Concert - Future Falcons / first snow of the season
- October 27th, 2019 - Trunk or Treat @ Church - Football throwing theme, Catrick and Chadrick Mahomes and the pilot
- October 26th, 2019 - Carolyns Country Cousins Dance Performance - hangout with Alssya and fam - ball throw, swing, hay ride, dounuts
- October 25th, 2019 - Bonfire @ Our House - neighbors/coworkers/friends about 20; smores, movie, kids running around
- October 24th, 2019 - Miss Dianas Halloween Party - Alassya as a Pokemon
- October 23rd, 2019 - Road Trip with Derick - checked out three properties in Harrison county
- October 22nd, 2019 - McTeacher Night - Ms Albaugh and Arielyn and fam - Albaugh said she wanted to see if Ashby can do SAGE
- October 12th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - End or Oregon Trail, Mt Hood, along the Columbia river
- October 11th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Japanese Garden, Rose Garden / Cannon Beach exploring, pizza
- October 10th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Pickup Beth from Airport / Truck food / Powell Books / Voodoo dounuts
- October 9th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Keynote / Punch Bowl - Bowling and AirHockey
- October 8th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Bolt Workshop and Whiskey Bar afterwords
- October 7th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Flight to Portland, train and ate at proofreader
- October 5th, 2019 - Gladfest Parade - Juniper - fly away theme, hang out at McDonalds afterwards
- September 29th, 2019 - Parents to Israel for trip
- September 20th, 2019 - Downton Abby Movie - Juniper to Laylas, Ashby to Nana, Papo
- September 13th, 2019 - Mallie came over because Mylee was sick; when to Chick-Filet
- September 12th, 2019 - Walk to School / Tow Santa Fe to Complete Auto - maybe oil fixed itself; replaced oil just in case
- September 11th, 2019 - Lunch with Ashby - first of 2nd grade (McDonalds, learning coin values)
- September 8th, 2019 - Plaza 10k with Drew - 1:07 times, started too fast
- September 6th, 2019 - Park Hill South Football vs Platte County - Watched Bella play in band for the first time
- September 1st, 2019 - Heartland Jubilee - Lunch with the Blassingames @ Panera
- August 31st, 2019 - Heartland Jubilee - Lunch with the Whites @ McDonalds
- August 27th, 2019 - Sage Open House - Gavin, Levindusky (music teacher from Crestview), snow cones
- August 25th, 2019 - Got to talk to Zack (neighbor) a little bit - out with dog (Olive)
- August 23rd, 2019 - Vet conference - Soccer, Cranium, Tricky Towers, Dickeys in evening
- August 16th, 2019 - First Day of Club Soccer - 7 vs 7
- August 14th, 2019 - School Starts - 3rd and 6th grade (Juniper changed to Explorers)
- August 13th, 2019 - Last Day of Summer @ Nana and Papos swimming and Culvers, released butterflies
- August 12th, 2019 - Back to School Night @ Fox Hill - 2nd grade - Mrs. Albaugh
- August 10th, 2019 - Missouri Statehood Days @ St. Charles Main street - hand washed clothes, pinwheels
- August 3rd, 2019 - Ashby 8th birthday skating party @ Northland Rolladium
- August 2nd, 2019 - Zack and Victory moved in across the street
- July 29th, 2019 - Gateway Registration - Juniper part of Champions, other friends on other teams
- July 27th, 2019 - Chicken and Pickle with Bible Talk/ Juniper sleepover with Alexie
- July 20th, 2019 - Boat Time and Fishing with Dan, Daniel, and Bryan
- July 16th, 2019 - Toy Story 4 with Nana and Papo
- July 15th, 2019 - Inflatable Pool for one day and then it collapsed
- July 10th, 2019 - Adopted Ivy from Dogs by Devin
- July 9th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Return to KC via A&W
- July 9th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Haha Tonka State Park; JJ Twigs :(
- July 7th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Go Karts; Lamberts; Head to Lodge of the Four Seasons
- July 6th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Head to Branson for Dixie Stampede
- July 5th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Mima birthday - Ashby went to beach Mima and Jenny
- July 4th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - swam for 4 hours (waited for rain); 4th of July snaps, smoke, parachutes, sparklers, and smores
- July 3rd, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Bull Shoals city (cave, dam visitors center and 178 place - under dressed)
- July 2nd, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Day @ home without family - swimming, kayaking, exploring place (turtle,cabin), worl
- July 1st, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Tried to swim but storms; Juniper (4) and Ashby (1) caught fish
- June 30th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Drove to place and meet owner
- June 18th, 2019 - HKK 2019 - 5th grade counselor and sports guy (gaga ball, 9 square, and amazing race)
- June 17th, 2019 - Janella VanZee and friends came to town for go to camp
- June 11th, 2019 - Ashby makes soccer club team without trying out
- June 7th, 2019 - Micah Graduation Party at park
- June 3rd, 2019 - Jury Duty - about safety at OOF, said I would not be a good candidate for the jury
- June 2nd, 2019 - Showme games in Columbia to see Landon and Noah - stopped walked Bonnville bridge
- May 31st, 2019 - Last Day of school - Ashby, Juniper and I walked home
- May 28th, 2019 - Field Day 2019 - Worked dunk tank
- May 27th, 2019 - Time in basement because of tornado - up to race track then stopped
- May 25th, 2019 - Juniper birthday party (dance party, lego competition, bottle flip)
- May 18th, 2019 - Lylie 7th birthday party @ Angel Nails - Myia there too
- May 17th, 2019 - 5th grade fun day (Juniper) - setup food, kickball, 9 square
- May 15th, 2019 - 5th Grade Recognition for Juniper
- May 12th, 2019 - Mothers Day @ Jose Peppers and time with my mom at their house, Ashby found birds nest
- May 11th, 2019 - Commerce Picnic - paint/ballons before eating, Phillies, SS bobblehead, wrong seats, Ashby tested speed
- May 9th, 2019 - Sage Animation Showcase/Ashby Art Show @ Staley/Captian Ds/BT afterward, played apples to apples
- April 30th, 2019 - Large double rainbow across the sky
- April 29th, 2019 - Todd concerned about dad, went over because we forgot the pasta salad
- April 28th, 2019 - Easter get-together with parents - Todd hide eggs, baby bunny found
- April 27th, 2019 - VIP Completion - saw the Cains while heading out
- April 25th, 2019 - BT Completely Balanced - Geraldine won, got pipe and lesson
- April 25th, 2019 - Bring Your Kid to Work Day - Juniper and Ashby morning, interview / Hallmark for lunch, Rainbow brite / Hackathon in afternoon
- April 19th, 2019 - Easter weekend @ Mima - Pictures at park, soccer in front yard - tree fell down
- April 13th, 2019 - Ashby soccer game - big win over a team who had 8 player, thunderbirds only four, played all game
- April 12th, 2019 - Juniper solo @ Dance Out - first dance out of school
- April 12th, 2019 - Dance out completion - Juniper out of school for solo
- April 6th, 2019 - Impromptu meet with Davis @ Oak Grove park
- April 6th, 2019 - first soccer game at wmls - Ashby tired
- April 5th, 2019 - Rode bikes to Sun Fresh, ice cream. Beth worked late
- April 2nd, 2019 - Ashby allowed to move to 3 advanced in gynamistics
- March 30th, 2019 - Trav and Rylan @ Crown Center - ate Chinese; friend ran off
- March 30th, 2019 - Diya Birthday @ Main Event - date night at Five Guys again
- March 29th, 2019 - Literature Blast - bottle flip, listen to author, pizza, and dodgeball
- March 23rd, 2019 - BT Skate Party - adults skated too
- March 23rd, 2019 - Sleepover @ Etelas - Ashby stayed for a while, date to Five Guys
- March 22nd, 2019 - Spring Break - Lego 2 movie with mom
- March 21st, 2019 - first practice with wmls
- March 20th, 2019 - Went to local park to ride bikes - spring break
- March 16th, 2019 - Arrilyn and Jaylyn over at our house - parents went to Oklahoma
- March 14th, 2019 - Wax Museum - Juniper was Abigail Adams
- March 14th, 2019 - Pastries with Parents - Fox and Foote class; ukulele show
- March 10th, 2019 - Juniper sick for sugar, Ashby and I to church; Dickie's after
- March 9th, 2019 - Alyssa 12th birthday party @ dentist office, movie theme again
- March 9th, 2019 - Aahby sunflower artwork won the district foe 1st grade fox hill; Captian Ds afterwards
- March 4th, 2019 - Lost track of snow days - this one because below zero temps in March
- March 2nd, 2019 - Sage helped out at Challenger event @ NKC YMCA
- February 28th, 2019 - 1st Grade Music Program - Little Puppet song with zylaphone
- February 28th, 2019 - Garage was left open; flooded from utility sink
- February 23rd, 2019 - Ashby Gymnastics Showcase - Fortnite screen; Nana and Papo ; Captian Ds afterwards
- February 23rd, 2019 - Miss Ellens weekend - Dr Suess theme
- February 21st, 2019 - Moved to 14th floor to the DevOps area
- February 21st, 2019 - Meeting for Literature Blast then BT @ Bryans
- February 16th, 2019 - Play Date with Kylie - found out Juniper had lice
- February 14th, 2019 - Valentines Dinner @ Casones - kids made snow flakes
- February 14th, 2019 - Valentines Party - starburst carry rely in 5th grade; tic tack toe with Ashby
- February 12th, 2019 - Gateway orientation for Juniper - first time at the school
- February 9th, 2019 - Nicole come over during Singles weekend - more slime
- February 8th, 2019 - 6th total day of school day off - still ice
- February 8th, 2019 - Serve Lora G meal while sick - roads very slick
- February 7th, 2019 - Fifth snow/cool/ice day off for kids, BT canceled
- February 3rd, 2019 - Meet Parent @ IKEA - Picked up glass table top for mom, desks for girls, Culvers for lunch
- February 2nd, 2019 - Dance Lockin - Juniper did not stay the night
- January 26th, 2019 - Nichole came over (mom wen to wedding) - played Apples to Apples and lots of Slime making
- January 24th, 2019 - Flashlight Night Reading - Brought tent and Ashby won another book
- January 24th, 2019 - Found lice in Ashbys hair about 10pm, ran to Walmart, Beth stayed up with her
- January 21st, 2019 - Kitchen, basement bathroom, and living room flooring LVP Install
- January 20th, 2019 - Went to Walmart for Ashby and Juniper to spend their gift cards (dead during AFC championship game)
- January 18th, 2019 - Tested out Xbox remote user play with Layla and Noah/Landon
- January 16th, 2019 - Davis BT meetup - get to know each other - going to ice, ashby and i mostly
- January 14th, 2019 - Water Meter Fix - battery replaced
- January 13th, 2019 - First time sledding down the hill off of Maplewoods Parkway
- January 9th, 2019 - Saw Kylee at gymnastics - her and her brother started level 1s
- January 7th, 2019 - Ashby started Level 3 swimming - broke plastic chair :)
- January 5th, 2019 - Layla stayed at our almost all weekend - fortnight fort downstairs
- January 4th, 2019 - Bryan Davis sister funeral
- December 31st, 2018 - Shannon Christmas/New Year Party - Mima fake phones, record puzzle break
- December 30th, 2018 - Punnman Party - left early for Shannon Christmas party and meet Arndts
- December 29th, 2018 - Visited Micah at AppleBees. Went to Rylans basketball game - very close.
- December 26th, 2018 - Check out Layla new place in Lawson - played with dog and game of life
- December 25th, 2018 - Christmas Morning @ our house - Juniper new phone, Ashby got fortnite
- December 25th, 2018 - Family Christmas @ Todd and Monicas - Luke with Train rollercoaster, Kids picture for parents
- December 22nd, 2018 - New whirlpool frig delivery
- December 20th, 2018 - MDSOD Christmas Party - Ashby played ring games many times
- December 18th, 2018 - Northland Christmas Party @ Straubs - oven mit challenge, Ashby gem set, Juniper slime
- December 16th, 2018 - WOF Winter Fest with Alissa and family - colder than expected
- December 15th, 2018 - Dance at the Comets halftime (against Wave)
- December 13th, 2018 - Holiday Choir Concert - Juniper singing, went right to dance afterward to practice Comets dance
- December 12th, 2018 - Lunch with Mom and Dad - came down for Virginia Reed retirement party
- December 10th, 2018 - Ashbys last swim lesson of Level 1/2 session - teacher said she is ready for Level 3, Ashby very excited
- December 10th, 2018 - Dishwasher install - black stainless steel
- December 8th, 2018 - Liberty Light Show with Mima and Jenny / Corner Cafe afterwards
- December 2nd, 2018 - Nutcracker Ballet - to see Nicole perform (top balcony - Asbhy scared)
- November 26th, 2018 - Two days off school - sledding in the back - really fast as time went on
- November 25th, 2018 - Winter blizzard - 5.3 inches (first snow over 3 inches in 1700+ days)
- November 22nd, 2018 - Thanksgiving - Joseph and Luke were sick, only Todd
- November 21st, 2018 - Meet @ Hallmark for lunch - Juniper went in with Beth, Ashby and I came down for lunch - ate in cafeteria, card shop
- November 18th, 2018 - Photos of kids for Nano Papo @ meet at JC Penney in the Oak Park mall - lego store
- November 16th, 2018 - School Dance @ Fox Hill - Ashby went last half hour after realizing we were missing it
- November 13th, 2018 - Chicken Dinner for Yotters - Costco chicken, salad, bread
- November 12th, 2018 - Swimming Starts for Ashby - Level 1&2 - all boys but her
- November 9th, 2018 - Veterans Day Assembly @ FoxHill - Sat on right, got video from Ms Fox
- November 9th, 2018 - Picked up flooring for basement / Celebrate Papos birthday at Culvers
- November 8th, 2018 - Dance/Gymnastics then BT at Vargas (serving lesson)
- November 6th, 2018 - Went to see the end of WWI poppies projection on the monument
- November 3rd, 2018 - Kids and I raked/blew two big piles of leaves - photos followed
- November 1st, 2018 - Ashby restarts gymnastics - started with wrap but got in the way
- October 31st, 2018 - Trick or Treat with Arlyn - Haunted house, trashbag/grass people, Ashby and mom separated toward home
- October 31st, 2018 - Halloween Party at Fox Hill - Pumpkin tower in Junipers, Ashby crafts and pictures
- October 30th, 2018 - Carved pumpkins - Juniper (skeleton), Ashby (Cat, moon, fence)
- October 28th, 2018 - Trunk or Treat @ Church Building - brought our the surf boards
- October 27th, 2018 - Fun Farm - corn maze, pig races, bounce, little houses, games, funnelcake, and corn swim
- October 26th, 2018 - Helped with Ashby and Juniper with FunRun - 35 laps around the backtop
- October 26th, 2018 - Trunk or Treat @ FoxHill - Ocean theme, narwhal, crab, and moana (beach ball toss and music)
- October 21st, 2018 - Flew home from Chicago - Kids when over to play at Mia, lunch with Shannon @ Olive garden
- October 20th, 2018 - Chicago Anniversary Trip - DAY 3 - Wrighly field, Chinatown, Art in the Dark parade, Hamilton
- October 19th, 2018 - Chicago Anniversary Trip - DAY 2 - Shedd Aquarium, Potbellys, Boat Tour, Dylans Candy, Billy Goats, Riverwalk (projection), Millium @ night
- October 18th, 2018 - Chicago Anniversary Trip - DAY 1 - Millinim Park, Lakefront, Art Musesum, Slept, Deep Dish Pizza
- October 12th, 2018 - Ashby followup visit for foot - moved to wrap, flue shot
- October 12th, 2018 - Fall Cookout @ Dykes - hot dogs/chilli and bonfire
- October 9th, 2018 - PuppetConf 2019 via stream
- October 6th, 2018 - Gladfest - dance after rain delay, walked around with Alisha, Captain Ds with Nana and Papo
- October 5th, 2018 - Took Ashby to Children's Mercy Urgent Care for foot, xrays - not broken
- October 4th, 2018 - Ashby rolled he left foot while jumping @ gymnastics, left early
- October 2nd, 2018 - Teacher conferences for both girls
- October 1st, 2018 - Woke up Ashby with loud YouTube video, got scare and thought it was the fire alarm
- September 30th, 2018 - Zoes Birthday @ Fun Run - both girls (about 10 kids)
- September 29th, 2018 - Hank and John Green book tour @ Unity on the plaza
- September 28th, 2018 - Lunch with Juniper and Ashby - McDonalds
- September 28th, 2018 - Grillout with Harrimans - Smores, Zipline, and fun conversations
- September 24th, 2018 - Juniper helped out with Ashby Class
- September 22nd, 2018 - Kansas City Renaissance Festival - shows, parade, line long for lunch - popcorn until end; Famous Daves
- September 20th, 2018 - Ashby helped with Miss Aktinsons class
- September 19th, 2018 - AWS Tour - Tour of the Amazon warehouse in Kansas City, KS
- September 14th, 2018 - Camping at Smithville - warm weekend: kayke, Nano and Papo came Saturday night, people came late Saturday
- September 14th, 2018 - Grandparents Day @ Fox Hill - parents had two lunchs, I got to come for a while
- September 7th, 2018 - Arilyn Sleepover @ her house, church service in the morning
- September 2nd, 2018 - Layla sleepover - Create slime and tricky towers
- September 1st, 2018 - Oceans of Fun with Juniper and Ashby - wave pool, cove, lazy river, $1 pizza = half a slice
- August 29th, 2018 - Back Windows Installation - return visit to finish bathroom window
- August 29th, 2018 - Setup Papo new computer's drives (after two being zapped by lightening) and Culvers
- August 27th, 2018 - Ashby lost her second front tooth while missing around at home
- August 27th, 2018 - Dinner for Whitney, saw baby Cora for the first time
- August 26th, 2018 - Recon Smithville Lake camping with Ashby and then Anne park
- August 20th, 2018 - Sage back to school night - Captain Ds afterward
- August 18th, 2018 - Annual Vet Conference - trail, ninjaline, zipline, slackline, workout room, uno, apples2apples
- August 16th, 2018 - Back Windows Installation (9 windows, 7 wraps)
- August 16th, 2018 - Try Out Chalky Mountain, signed up for level 3 classes
- August 13th, 2018 - Both Juniper and Ashby ran with me in the morning for the first time
- August 13th, 2018 - Back to School Night - Ashby (Ms Fox), Juniper (Ms Foote, Arialyn, Ava)
- August 12th, 2018 - Ashby ran with me in the morning for the first time
- August 8th, 2018 - Head to STL for late summer break - to see kids
- August 5th, 2018 - Kids head to STL for a week - rode back with Mima and Papa
- August 4th, 2018 - Ashby Birthday Party - Bouncy House party, pull string pinata, zipline, cat theme
- August 3rd, 2018 - Summer Camp Dance Recital with Becky and Jenny
- August 3rd, 2018 - Ashby to Chucky Cheese - Won 3 games @ 50 tickets or more
- August 2nd, 2018 - Ashbys Birthday @ Oceans of Fun - kayaks, aruba tuba, slides, and hippos
- August 2nd, 2018 - Lunch with girls at school, ashby paid to be with junipers class
- July 29th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Church @ Billingville (raining), Gerhart reunion
- July 28th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Clydesdale farm tour, hayride, pictures, dinner, fireworks
- July 27th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Todd arrived, boats on the ponds, George Schler celebration
- July 26th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Hi Boy on the way, to farm: bouncy house, bean bag game, hamburger and hot dogs
- July 21st, 2018 - Sleepover @ Todd and Monicas - swimming
- July 19th, 2018 - Sleepover @ Nana and Papos - Cruise movie/swimming
- July 14th, 2018 - Olive Sleepover - 9th birthday - swimming
- July 12th, 2018 - Found $20 in sparkys poop
- July 8th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - early flight back (starbucks), Dallas stop
- July 7th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Back in FL, to hotel (wait), pizza place, swimming pool, beach, bubba gumps
- July 6th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - ashby and juniper ice skating
- July 5th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - ruins and chocolate tasting tour, big daddys heist show, swimming (juniper swam length of the ppol)
- July 4th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - fourth of July celebration balloon drop (too loud), 1887 ice show
- July 3rd, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Jamaica tour and shopping (hippo, giraffe, shell), Ashby first real shower - loved it
- July 2nd, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Hati, shady spot, ice skating, pool (ashby learning to swim), parents won dance competition
- July 1st, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - bistro, mini golf, pool, ocean club, formal dining, fine line water show
- June 30th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Boarded ship, lots of pool time, evening dinner
- June 29th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Boardwalk quadbike rental, Ft Lauderdale beach, discovered Marcos pizza, return car & rode back with fam
- June 28th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Everglades holiday park, beach recon
- June 27th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Flight to Fort Lauderdale , storm, late dinner at Wendys
- June 23rd, 2018 - 2018 MDSOD Recital - Tristan, Emma, and Becky
- June 17th, 2018 - Celebrate father's day at Curvers
- June 16th, 2018 - Incredibles 2 open day with Alisa and Emelia at Brighton 14
- June 9th, 2018 - Lalya 10th birthday @ Bay Water Park
- June 2nd, 2018 - Juniper 10th Birthday Party @ RiverRoll
- May 25th, 2018 - Talent Show - Juniper Cheerleader routine
- May 22nd, 2018 - Fox Hill Field Day - Chariot Ride in morning / Hang out with kids in afternoon - water dunk
- May 19th, 2018 - Commerce Picnic - Royals vs Yankees (George Brett bobblehead) Parents with us
- May 18th, 2018 - Katies 6th Birthday Party @ Gladstone Pool
- May 16th, 2018 - Got birthday gift from target and Ashby played at Miyas until storm came
- May 15th, 2018 - Adventure Club Open House - learned about procedures and field trips
- May 13th, 2018 - Mother Day lunch after soccer game @ Ruby Tuesdays
- May 12th, 2018 - Bought and planted flowers. Ate at Culvers for the first time by ourselves in a while - Nana and Papo showed up by chance
- May 11th, 2018 - BT @ Oak Groove Park - Compassion lesson
- May 5th, 2018 - Zoo Volunteer with Hallmark - Childrens Garden
- May 4th, 2018 - Walked up to the Hawaiian Freeze place for the first time with Sparky
- May 3rd, 2018 - Saga Open House - EV3 robots
- April 29th, 2018 - Juniper joined me as assistant soccer coach
- April 29th, 2018 - Went over to Nana and Papo to bring up new computer - copied all data to one place, Culvers afterward
- April 28th, 2018 - Mia invited Ashby over for soccer practice
- April 27th, 2018 - Bible Talk at our house - dinner, smores over BT: opportunities, YesTheory came, Tim did races, Kenne came
- April 26th, 2018 - Bring Your Kid to Work Day - Both Juniper and Ashby came for the first time
- April 23rd, 2018 - Forgot about dance for Ashby - Beth took her
- April 22nd, 2018 - Spring Soccer started with i9 after two snow times canceled
- April 21st, 2018 - Masquerade competition - Nicole and her mom came too
- April 14th, 2018 - School Carnival - both won soda toss; fun in the photo booth
- April 12th, 2018 - Juniper music program - folk songs
- April 9th, 2018 - Wonderscope field trip with Ashby - took bus over
- April 7th, 2018 - Mine and I Dance @ Miss Dianas
- April 7th, 2018 - Max Birthday Party @ All Above Trampoline Park
- April 6th, 2018 - Literature Blast - Dodgeball vs parents
- April 4th, 2018 - i9 Coaches orientation meeting @ Woodneath Library
- March 31st, 2018 - STL for Jennys 40th and Easter
- March 26th, 2018 - Tree Service Appointment - Trimmed overgrown locus tree
- March 25th, 2018 - Easter with Nana and Papo - Baskets hidden in downstairs closets
- March 24th, 2018 - Diya Birthday party (her house) - dance singing completions
- March 22nd, 2018 - Spring Break Time with Nana and Papo - movie
- March 22nd, 2018 - Taylor Plumber appointment - Replace bathroom faucets, outdoor values, and shower arms
- March 20th, 2018 - Juniper sleep over at Laylas - Jamanji I & II, game, narwhal painting, puppies
- March 19th, 2018 - Spring Break and Openshift Training - quotes for Locus tree, back windows, frig repair
- March 17th, 2018 - Dance Out Dance competition - Mima and Jenny
- March 15th, 2018 - Pastries with Parents - Ukulele and shared school work
- March 10th, 2018 - Miaya 6th birthday party of Parkville YMCA
- March 3rd, 2018 - Alisa 11th birthday @ denist office - Movie night coco
- March 3rd, 2018 - Miss Ellens for Juniper and Ashby
- February 20th, 2018 - School canceled because of ice - 5 day weekend
- February 19th, 2018 - Presidents Day at PowerPlay (lost wallet, was found)
- February 17th, 2018 - Joseph 7th Birthday Party @ Urban Air and Old Time Pizza
- February 16th, 2018 - Kids had the day off - Went to Wendys for lunch
- February 14th, 2018 - Valentines School - Ashby (K) and Juniper (4th) - Stick rely games in both classes
- February 2nd, 2018 - Meet Ashby at school with Taco Bell
- February 1st, 2018 - Dad received Dell computer went over to put in, still backing up
- January 29th, 2018 - Meet Juniper at Sage with Captain Ds
- January 27th, 2018 - Ashby home sick, flu A, missed 100 days celebration and Staley Emeralds class
- January 25th, 2018 - Reading Event @ FoxHill - Built tent
- January 5th, 2018 - Lock-In Dance-a-thon @ Miss Dianas - Juniper stayed up all night (first time)
- December 31st, 2017 - Last Jedi movie - Santa Fe battery died, took Mimas car to get there
- December 31st, 2017 - New Years Party Fontue
- December 29th, 2017 - Punnman Party - Wore ugly sweater, Arndt did not come because of ice
- December 28th, 2017 - Headed to STL for Christmas
- December 26th, 2017 - Trash Day - 11 bags (including fence trash)
- December 26th, 2017 - After Christmas Matinee in garage - Alisha and Ema
- December 24th, 2017 - Christmas Eve Christmas Service with Nana and Papo (Good Shepard)
- December 22nd, 2017 - Went to see "The Star" with Nano and Papo
- December 20th, 2017 - Ashby and I delivered cookies to the neighbors
- December 19th, 2017 - Fox Hill Singers @ Benton House (Staley Farms)
- December 14th, 2017 - Kindergarten Christmas program for Ashby
- December 12th, 2017 - Beth offered a full-time job again at Hallmark
- December 12th, 2017 - Christmas Choir - Juniper - cookies and hot chocolate afterward
- December 10th, 2017 - Bible Talk Christmas Party @ Steeple Chase
- December 2nd, 2017 - Winterfest with Amy and fam - cookies, crafts, rides, Santa, moderate temp
- November 20th, 2017 - Bulk Pickup of old fence - just drove by, call and they came back to pick up
- November 17th, 2017 - Fox Hill Dance Party @ FoxHill, kids went off with their friends
- November 16th, 2017 - Juniper and Ashby receive iPads from NKC schools
- November 15th, 2017 - Ashbys last day of gymnastics
- November 10th, 2017 - Vet Day singing from Juniper and Ashby - came home aferwards
- November 7th, 2017 - KC voted to replace MCI
- October 31st, 2017 - School Halloween Parties - Most in 4th grade - Guess the MMs, ghost bowling, MM sort, and mummy wrap
- October 28th, 2017 - Anniversary Trip: Parkville - Main Street B&B and Nick and Jakes
- October 27th, 2017 - First Trunk or Treat @ Fox Hill - overwhelm by the amount of people and competition
- October 26th, 2017 - Junipers Halloween Dance Party (Ashby included) @ Miss Dianas
- October 25th, 2017 - Ashbys Halloween Party @ gymnasics
- October 23rd, 2017 - Juniper chior concert @ other elementaries, middle, high schools
- October 21st, 2017 - Pumpkin Patch @ Fun Farm with Nana and Papo - catepolt, walked in the mud to get white pumpkin and traffic for long period cause of construction
- October 20th, 2017 - Took Mia and the girls to school, close to being late
- October 18th, 2017 - FoxHill @ McDonalds - Atkinson at checkout, Shelly, and K friends
- October 16th, 2017 - Ashby over with neighbors dogs, mia dog visiting
- October 15th, 2017 - Saw new evangelist (Kevin) and lunch at Dykes - met their new dog and saw they creek and pond
- October 14th, 2017 - Soccer pictures (3 of 8 showed up) and rained about 20 minutes into practice
- October 13th, 2017 - Return flight from SFO delayed but not canceled
- October 12th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (5/5) - Flight canceled because of wild fires, booked airport hotel, used Uber for the first time
- October 11th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (4/5) - First Day of conference, part at nightclub
- October 10th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (3/5) - Heria
- October 9th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (2/5) - Classes, Profiles, Roles
- October 8th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (1/5) - Intro to Puppet (teacher from Gladstone)
- October 5th, 2017 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for both Juniper and Ashby
- September 30th, 2017 - Juniper in Gladfest parade (nana and papo got candy from kids)
- September 30th, 2017 - When Juniper dancing at Gladfest (won mayor choice award), took Ashby to Soccer (no snack)
- September 30th, 2017 - Zoies 10th birthday at Fun Run and then took them to Gladfest for unlimited rides
- September 24th, 2017 - Busy Sunday - Church, Uncle Todd's Bday party, Ashby Soccer, Kids went to parents and then dinner at Culvers
- September 21st, 2017 - DevOps Days Kansas City 2017 @ the Uptown theater
- September 16th, 2017 - Ashby starts Kindergarden soccer
- September 15th, 2017 - Ashby lost 2nd tooth while dancing
- September 15th, 2017 - Grandparents day for Juniper and Ashby
- September 14th, 2017 - Juniper went in early for first day of Fox Hill singers
- September 10th, 2017 - Nano and Papos for Milkweed plan for butterflies
- September 9th, 2017 - Garage sales in Willow, Fox Hill neighborhoods
- September 8th, 2017 - Juniper found out she was elected to student counsel again
- September 1st, 2017 - Labor Day to STL - saw West Adams house improvement for Tristan move in; swam in pool - long basketball shots
- August 30th, 2017 - Ashbys first day of gymnastics class
- August 29th, 2017 - NKC schools announced that every student will receive an iPAD for learning
- August 28th, 2017 - First Sage Open House
- August 25th, 2017 - Arndts annual vet conf visit - only Rylan and Noel this time
- August 22nd, 2017 - Kenne came over to visit while dropping off family at airport
- August 21st, 2017 - Solar Eclipse @ Fox Hill
- August 16th, 2017 - First day @ Fox Hill for Ashby (Juniper too)
- August 15th, 2017 - First DR exercise @ Lenexa
- August 14th, 2017 - Beth interviewed at UMKC for Project Manager
- August 14th, 2017 - Back to School night - Both Juniper and Ashby
- August 13th, 2017 - Finally lunch with Geraldine and Nichole at DQ
- August 13th, 2017 - Went to a Sunday garage sale, it happened to be at Chris Wells place
- August 12th, 2017 - End of the Summer Play Date - Mia, Suzanna, Lalya, and Emma
- August 10th, 2017 - Parent Meeting for Dance - No more buns hair styles required
- August 9th, 2017 - Ashbys last day at dance (maybe)
- August 9th, 2017 - Found out who Ashbys and Junipers teachers were for K and 4th
- August 9th, 2017 - Commerce call and asked about a Walmart transaction - we did not make the purchase, cancelled card
- August 5th, 2017 - Ashby 6th birthday party - Mercury Gymnasics
- August 4th, 2017 - Bonfire and movie outside with Shannons
- August 2nd, 2017 - Ashby birthday (day off) - swam at Nana and Papos, birthday dounuts @ dance class
- July 29th, 2017 - Migrated DR to Lenexa - served as backup
- July 28th, 2017 - 2017 Summer Camp showcase
- July 27th, 2017 - Ashby lost her first tooth at breakfast
- July 26th, 2017 - Juniper lost a tooth; found on tongue when she woke up
- July 24th, 2017 - Signed Ashby up for first Mercury gymanics class
- July 22nd, 2017 - Commerce/Royals Picnic - 101 degrees, left after 5th inning - Royals won 7-2
- July 18th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Will Rogers Beach and LAX to KC
- July 17th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Disneyland with Kenne
- July 16th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Hollywood sightseeing - Observatory, Walk of Fame, swam at Disneyland hotel
- July 15th, 2017 - LA VACATION: LA Zoo and Hollywood sign
- July 14th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Universal Studios Hollywood
- July 13th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Drive to Sequoias and then to Glendale
- July 12th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Yosemite Valley
- July 11th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Fly to LAX, drive to Yosemite
- July 4th, 2017 - 4th at my parents - Joseph and Juniper lit fireworks, Ashby got rash from sun lotion
- July 3rd, 2017 - Lala came over for water games
- July 1st, 2017 - 4th at the Dykes - Large garden, Ashby stayed in the car during fireworks
- June 20th, 2017 - 2017 Heartland Kids Kamp - First time at Eagle Rock, sports directory
- June 18th, 2017 - Father's Day with Mima and Aunt Jenny @ Hongs, with dad @ Culvers
- June 17th, 2017 - 2017 Dance Recital - At Park Hill South, storm afterwards
- June 12th, 2017 - Ashby starts K2K (first day at FoxHill)
- June 11th, 2017 - Merice Hooks last Sunday with the church
- June 10th, 2017 - Recital practice @ Miss Dianas
- June 9th, 2017 - Lala birthday party @ SkyZone
- June 3rd, 2017 - Noah (9) and Landon (6) Birthday Party @ Kirksvillw Park and Griled at the cabins
- June 2nd, 2017 - Trip to Kirksville - Took half day, saw Noahs baseball game, and Pancake City
- May 30th, 2017 - Juniper - Requested Donuts and McDonalds for Birthday
- May 27th, 2017 - Juniper 9th Moana Birthday Party - Linbo, find coins on the beach, boat ride, and pinata
- May 24th, 2017 - Junipers 3rd grade awards ceremony - won music and stuco awards
- May 23rd, 2017 - Went to see Junipers 3rd STEM project - catapult
- May 20th, 2017 - Hannah & Tierney Grad party @ MDSOD (saw Peter Nielsen)
- May 20th, 2017 - Kylie 5th birthday party at Gladstone CC - swimming/moana party
- May 18th, 2017 - PreK Celebration/Graduation @ LIttle Lambs - Nano and Papo there too
- May 16th, 2017 - FoxHill Field Day - Tug of War volunteer
- May 14th, 2017 - Parents came over in the afternoon for mother's day - lawn darts
- May 13th, 2017 - Ashbys last soccer game of season NSA
- May 12th, 2017 - BT Picnic in the park @ Happy Rock - Soccer, washers, Tims birthday, Ashby tripped
- May 12th, 2017 - Lukes 1st Birthday party - 15ft^3 boucy house in their backyard
- May 12th, 2017 - Neighborhood gardage sales - took girls (both got stickers and doll)
- May 5th, 2017 - Juniper sleepover at Nicholes; Ashby play with Zoey - chalk
- April 28th, 2017 - Bible Talk at Penas, 10 question on what you would do
- April 27th, 2017 - Bring your child to work day - Juniper - Moana programing, spero pating, qcode hunt, meme creating, binary necklace
- April 23rd, 2017 - Hanna Straub 2nd birthday party at their house
- April 22nd, 2017 - Juniper - Masquerade Dance Competition at Music Hall (Platium and encore for High School musical)
- April 22nd, 2017 - Ashby soccer game - scored 3 of the 4 goals
- April 22nd, 2017 - Olivia 5th birthday party at Mercury gymastics
- April 20th, 2017 - Ashbys preschool field trip - Red Barn Farm Trip
- April 14th, 2017 - Juniper first day of SAGE
- April 13th, 2017 - Juniper FoxHill 3rd grade Choir Concert
- April 10th, 2017 - Lost phone in Walmart
- April 7th, 2017 - Juniper found out she was accepted to SAGE
- April 4th, 2017 - Juniper tested with Sage people
- April 4th, 2017 - Kindergarten Roundup for Ashby
- April 2nd, 2017 - Edge competition at Excelsior Springs (day 2)
- April 1st, 2017 - FoxHill Carnival - First time - butterfly and flower balloons
- April 1st, 2017 - Ashby first spring soccer - Emma on her team
- April 1st, 2017 - Edge competition at Excelsior Springs (day 1)
- March 26th, 2017 - Found we are moving back to one service - 10am
- March 25th, 2017 - Alssya Birthday party - Olathe East Bowling - Ashby very tired
- March 24th, 2017 - Alicens 9th birthday party in Smithville
- March 21st, 2017 - Trip to STL (Spring Break) - Sculpture Park
- March 20th, 2017 - Trip to STL (Spring Break) - City Museum
- March 19th, 2017 - Trip to STL (Spring Break) - CastleRock Park - trail to bluffs, creek bed
- March 18th, 2017 - Trip to STL - Spring Break
- March 17th, 2017 - Fox Hill Pastries with Parents
- March 11th, 2017 - Saw parents after a month ( cruise, dad sick), Beth at woman's brunch, and patterson birthday party
- March 2nd, 2017 - Ashby continues to give out valentines at dance
- February 25th, 2017 - Hackathon final presenations - Project BreakOut, won 1st place
- February 23rd, 2017 - Hackathon starts- Project BreakOut
- February 19th, 2017 - Joseph Birthday at Urban Air - Pizza and gifts at their house - Space puzzle, rainbow light house, and space card
- February 18th, 2017 - Gymnasium Night @ Mercury - Ashby wants to do gymnastics instead of dance
- February 16th, 2017 - Parent-Teacher Conference @ Good Shepherd for Ashby
- February 11th, 2017 - Valentines Dinner @ Casones - Parents were leaving for a trip during vDay
- February 10th, 2017 - Tom came over to replace brakes on the Santa Fe
- February 9th, 2017 - Wexford House Field Trip - Gave out valentines cards and cookies to residents
- February 8th, 2017 - Hack Faire! about Project Breakout - Dressed as a convict
- February 4th, 2017 - Swimming practice at Gladstone before Fox Hill eval
- January 29th, 2017 - Chinese New Year - watched acrobats
- January 28th, 2017 - Arilyn Birthday Party @ AMF bowling in NKC
- January 25th, 2017 - Lunch with Juniper - Southwest Pizza
- January 21st, 2017 - Bible Talk Year Planning @ Robinsons (Benson Place)
- January 12th, 2017 - Juniper got her first bank account
- January 11th, 2017 - Ashby very excited about her science experiment - washing heart in soapy water
- December 31st, 2016 - Visited with new Arnts puppies and fondue new years
- December 30th, 2016 - Shannon Christmas Party
- December 29th, 2016 - Movies at MidRivers - Star Wars and Mulona with everyone
- December 28th, 2016 - Science center with Leo and Heather
- December 27th, 2016 - Leave for STL for Christmas just in time for Punnman party, Arnts sick
- December 25th, 2016 - Benson family Christmas (part2 - Todd had surgery)
- December 21st, 2016 - Juniper sleepover at Lalas - played Googly eyes and won the stay up the longest contest (and wake up first)
- December 18th, 2016 - Benson Family Christmas @ Todds - slow drive because of snow and ice, Joseph got complete astronaut suit, rocket and everything space
- December 17th, 2016 - Sleepover at Zoies for the first time
- December 15th, 2016 - Dance Christmas Party - Juniper watched the paper ornament both
- December 14th, 2016 - Little Lambs Holiday Music Concert, Taco Bell afterwards
- December 10th, 2016 - Visited Crown Center with Mima and Jenny (Fritz)
- December 3rd, 2016 - Puppet show at library - Night before Christmas
- November 27th, 2016 - Went to the park with Todd, Zoie, and Sarah before it rained
- November 26th, 2016 - Walked trail with Todd, Zoie, and Sarah (found water main break)
- November 25th, 2016 - Sleep over at Nana and Papos - watched Moana
- November 24th, 2016 - Thanksgiving @ parents - Soccer in driveway; scooters and park
- November 22nd, 2016 - Juniper ran the turkey trot @ Foxhill - 9:39 time
- November 18th, 2016 - Fall Chili Party (33 people showed up)
- November 16th, 2016 - Meet the teacher night @ McDonalds
- November 12th, 2016 - Meet Santa @ Braircliff with Mima and Jenny (Character drawings new)
- November 11th, 2016 - Veterans Day Assembly @ Fox Hill with Mima and Jenny
- November 9th, 2016 - Family Promise - April and two kids (3 and 4) - played with block and cars
- October 31st, 2016 - Halloween with neighbors - Todd and Zoie - as doctor, cenderella, and repunzal
- October 29th, 2016 - Halloween Glow - Halloween characters on main street, ran to last one at train station before 8pm
- October 29th, 2016 - Watched Noels soccer game - first game to see her in
- October 27th, 2016 - Juniper School Halloween Party - As Doctor, feel scary iteams, make haunted houses
- October 27th, 2016 - Ashby School Halloween Party - Parade, Nana Papo handed out candy, games
- October 27th, 2016 - Juniper Dance Halloween Party - as witch, mummy pops
- October 24th, 2016 - Ashby Dance Halloween Party - Unicorn and gave out mummy pops
- October 24th, 2016 - Juniper running club - 2.4 miles (again)
- October 23rd, 2016 - 2nd annual trip to Fun Farm in Karney - new nbasketball, football, birdhouse, etc; pumpkin crop bad this year
- October 22nd, 2016 - Juniper Dance @ Carolynns
- October 22nd, 2016 - Anniversary @ Decalb, MO - Ate P&Js (open 11 hours a week)
- October 20th, 2016 - Ashby PreK Pumpkin Patch field trip @ Pumpkins etc - Ashby loved the cat / salted the pumpkin patch
- October 18th, 2016 - Team Building @ Powerplay North - first time in GoKart
- October 10th, 2016 - Juniper running club - 2.4 miles
- October 9th, 2016 - Worlds of Fun with Nichole Childress
- October 8th, 2016 - Ashby Soccer game 3 - photos and she made 7 goals of 11
- October 8th, 2016 - Apple picking @ Allridge, mom forgot purse at Wendys, picked many Milkweed pods for butterflies
- October 5th, 2016 - First day of 3rd grade run club - Juniper and I ran 2.2 miles
- October 1st, 2016 - Gladstone parade - first time both kids in parade
- October 1st, 2016 - Ashby 2nd soccer game, gets more comfortable - scores 6 of the 7 goals
- September 29th, 2016 - Ashby Preschool Fire Station Trip
- September 25th, 2016 - War Horses for Veterans 5K - Meet family and got 2nd place in my category
- September 25th, 2016 - Emmas 5th Birthday party @ Mercury
- September 24th, 2016 - Ashbys First Soccer game - Difficult for her to get started, scored her teams only two goals
- September 18th, 2016 - Hang out with Todd and Monica - first time seeing Luke awake and the finished downstairs
- September 16th, 2016 - Rich and Lynn hangout - BBQ, talked about relationships with other marrieds, Ashby got sick that night
- September 15th, 2016 - PomPom prior to Winnetonka and Shawnee Mission North game @ NKC High
- September 14th, 2016 - Juniper learns to ride bike with peddling, at least 90 seconds without falling
- September 13th, 2016 - Juniper got up early to bike - 32 seconds balance
- September 12th, 2016 - Juniper got up early to bike - 10 seconds balance
- September 11th, 2016 - Girls practiced PomPon at Winnetonka
- September 11th, 2016 - Church went to two services - first time @ 9am
- September 11th, 2016 - Ashbys bike lost tread and wanted training wheels off Juniper too
- September 10th, 2016 - Went to the Shoal Creek County Fair and then Captin Ds
- September 9th, 2016 - Fun(d)Run - Funraiser for new track at Fox Hill
- September 7th, 2016 - Ashby starts Little Lambs at Good Shephard
- September 6th, 2016 - Back to School Night for Preschool at Good Shephard
- September 5th, 2016 - Last day of oceans of fun for 2016 / Nano and Papos - picked up more stuff from storage
- September 3rd, 2016 - BBQ Birthday at Olives - Trampoline and Karaoke
- September 3rd, 2016 - At Lowes paver section while 5.3 earthquake
- August 30th, 2016 - Juniper went the Girl Scouts recruitment night
- August 28th, 2016 - 2016 Vet Conference - Lego contest judged by Juniper, Dickeys, Timed Raymond game
- August 27th, 2016 - 2016 Vet Conference - Legos, Sun Craft, Anne Park and baseball
- August 26th, 2016 - Fox Hill Lunch - family with Juniper
- August 26th, 2016 - 2016 Vet Conference - Came over in the first KC flood emergency
- August 21st, 2016 - Oceans of Fun for about 3 hours, then Nana and Papo, and Sonic for shakes
- August 19th, 2016 - Juniper sleptover with Assya
- August 17th, 2016 - First day @ Fox Hill for Juniper
- August 15th, 2016 - Back to School Night @ Fox Hill
- August 14th, 2016 - Ashbys first haircut @ 5 years
- August 12th, 2016 - Parents Night Out / Date Night @ Applebees
- August 12th, 2016 - Ashby showcase for summer camp
- August 8th, 2016 - Ashby started dance camp on her own
- August 8th, 2016 - First and last swim of the year @ Nana and Papos
- August 6th, 2016 - Ashbys 5th Birthday party - Minnie Mouse theme @ Miss Dianas
- August 2nd, 2016 - Took Ashby to a brief outing to Chucky Cheese
- July 29th, 2016 - Rode bikes on trails at Anne Garney Park
- July 28th, 2016 - Visited Anne Garney Park for the first time
- July 24th, 2016 - Went to Oceans of Fun for the first time this season
- July 18th, 2016 - Juniper danced at Starlight (Beauty and the Beast)
- July 17th, 2016 - Went to WOF with Layla - she encouraged Juniper to try new rides
- July 15th, 2016 - Went to finding Dory movie with Nana and Papo
- July 9th, 2016 - 2016 Discipleship Summit - Men and Womens Classes/Wanted to the Arch/Evening Program
- July 8th, 2016 - 2016 Discipleship Summit - Classes and Evening Program
- July 7th, 2016 - 2016 Discipleship Summit - Traveled to STL
- July 4th, 2016 - Hung out at WOF with Alissa and watched fireworks
- June 27th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 7 - Epcot - Started with Soar, passports stamps to different countries
- June 26th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 6 - Magic Kingdom - Accident on the way, many characters and princesses, rained mid-day, electrical parade and fireworks
- June 25th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 5 - Hollywood Studios - Ashby loved the classic movie ride, Star Wars tours and Jedi training by Juniper
- June 24th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 4 - Animal Kingdom - badges were favorites; Nemo and Lion King shows
- June 23rd, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 3 - Drive to MCO to pick up bus to Disney World / Winter mini golf and swimming / Disney Springs
- June 22nd, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 2 - Full day @ Cocoa Beach - a little sunburned from unexpected areas, only one place open for aloe
- June 21st, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 1 - Flew to Orlando @ 5:30am / checked into Coco Beach 4 hours early
- June 20th, 2016 - Could not find wallet for Disney trip, Mike agreed to go with me to the church building to find it.
- June 18th, 2016 - Dance Recital with Nana and Papo
- June 17th, 2016 - Going away party for Mike, Rebecca and kids
- June 11th, 2016 - MDSOD Competition Dress Rehearsal - Juniper helped other classes then practice
- June 10th, 2016 - MDSOD Parents Night Out - Box Cars
- June 8th, 2016 - Matt visited after KC conference to see new place and burger king
- June 6th, 2016 - Riding Lawn Mower delivered
- June 3rd, 2016 - Juniper had 4 teeth pulled
- June 2nd, 2016 - Dance photos for Junipers Competition class
- June 1st, 2016 - Dance photos for Ashbys 3-4 year old class
- May 30th, 2016 - Junipers 8th birthday at Chucky Cheese
- May 29th, 2016 - Cleaned old house for 5 hours
- May 27th, 2016 - Rented uhaul, two trips - family, Rich, Lisa/brother in law (caught in rain while moving storage shed)
- May 26th, 2016 - Possession Day for 1405 NE 101st Terr - Called @ 2, drove over take a look, moving company @ 3, tornado sirens, thunder and heavy rain
- May 25th, 2016 - Closed on 1405 NE 101st Terr and 4111 N Holmes
- May 23rd, 2016 - Final walkthrough - 1401 NE 101st Terr; Juniper and Ashby saw the house for the first time; rain downpour
- May 20th, 2016 - Junipers Last Day @ Crestview
- May 18th, 2016 - MobileZoo - Last event at Crestview (ran out of food)
- May 16th, 2016 - Ashby Preschool Graduation from Little Ducks
- May 14th, 2016 - Luke Austin born; came to see him from Running with Cows Half, blew tire on the way
- May 14th, 2016 - BBQ at the Penas - John brought drone, kids played ball and duck, duck goose
- May 13th, 2016 - Junipers 2nd grade Field Day - Helped with ball throw, left before storm came
- May 12th, 2016 - Juniper 2nd grade Success Fair - Ashby show her lizard and did cartwheels
- May 10th, 2016 - Crestview PTA transfer; Book fair half price, overheard NKC future plans
- May 6th, 2016 - Rode on KC streetcar on opening day
- May 3rd, 2016 - Junipers 2nd grade choir concert - Yankee Dooble Dandy and Hippo in my locker
- April 29th, 2016 - Parent-Teacher Conference @ North Cross for Ashby
- April 28th, 2016 - Child to Work Day - Junipers first time (2nd grade)
- April 27th, 2016 - Parents Trip across the Atlantic and Rome
- April 25th, 2016 - Signed contract at dance school to sell our house.
- April 24th, 2016 - First WOF trip of 2016 / Found out there were 2 offers on our house while at Corner Cafe
- April 23rd, 2016 - Visited Divini exhibit at Union Station
- April 22nd, 2016 - Put our house on the market (Holmes) and stayed with Nano and Papo for the weekend
- April 12th, 2016 - Mad Science Event @ Crestview
- April 8th, 2016 - Ashby Preschool day at the Zoo - Africa area
- April 2nd, 2016 - Junipers first dance competition at the Music Hall
- April 1st, 2016 - Put an offer on 1401 NE 101st Terr
- March 18th, 2016 - Spring Break in STL - Butterfly house, meet Dakota
- March 11th, 2016 - Breakfast with Dad; Inside out day and show-and-tell day for Ashby (cat in the hat cards)
- March 11th, 2016 - 10 year anniversary lunch @ Strouds
- March 8th, 2016 - Fine Arts night at Crestview and then looked 3 homes in Liberty area
- March 6th, 2016 - Juniper got sick at church, Dance session in the afternoon and looked at houses in Smithville, Platte county, and Staley
- March 5th, 2016 - Looked at houses in Park Hill / Tatums 6th birthday party in Independence
- February 27th, 2016 - 376 Pancake breakfast and Crown Center animals exhibit
- February 13th, 2016 - Celebrated Joseph's 5th b-day at the KC trolley - gave rubber band gun
- February 13th, 2016 - Lowes Build and Grow - Valentines Picture Frame
- February 12th, 2016 - Nano and Papo watched the kids - went out to eat at Cascones and went to get Joseph b-day gift
- February 11th, 2016 - Had cold stayed home with Ashby - She-Ra and both fell asleep in our tent
- February 7th, 2016 - Super Bowl Party @ Straubs - Played with Hannah and talked to Childresses for a while
- February 3rd, 2016 - Family Promise - family of 6, played Bananas, Apples to Apples, Connect 4
- January 31st, 2016 - Chinese New Year @ Art Museum - Lion Dance with drum, saw Knoells
- January 30th, 2016 - Juniper at Miss Ellens dance convention; took Ashby to Kaleidoscope and Fritzes
- January 23rd, 2016 - Painted snow with food coloring
- January 21st, 2016 - Build toolbox and painted with Juniper at dance class
- January 15th, 2016 - Dounuts with Dad @ North Cross - Chocolate dounut everywhere, made tie, played Zingo
- January 14th, 2016 - Macken park in January with Ashby - walked to both play areas and TB
- January 6th, 2016 - Saw parents on their way to "in a tub", meet them after Ashby school dismissal
- December 29th, 2015 - Birthday @ Science Center, then presents - clothes and Ras 2
- December 27th, 2015 - Drove over to STL (with 9+ inches of rain) - I-70 close, 64 alternate route
- December 25th, 2015 - Parents came over for Christmas (Todd and Monica out of town): Worlds of Fun tickets, 100W solar panel, lots of rocks for Beth
- December 23rd, 2015 - Took the kids to Union Station and Crown center to see lights and kids activities
- December 22nd, 2015 - Birthday party @ Powerplay - collected 1946 tickets; lasertag, 2 games: #1/18
- December 19th, 2015 - Christmas with my family (Todd/Monica OOT) - Mom = paining; Dad = 23' computer monitor
- December 17th, 2015 - Dance class Christmas party - Juniper helped with Christmas card station
- December 14th, 2015 - Ashby Christmas singing @ North Cross - TacoBell afterwards
- December 13th, 2015 - Christmas party with Bible Talk - Our charades team and Junipers drawing won
- December 3rd, 2015 - Mima and Aunt Jenny come over for holidays - IKea (and lunch), JCPennys, Smoke House
- November 28th, 2015 - Johnathan 8th birthday party @ PowerPlay
- November 26th, 2015 - Thanksgiving Lunch @ Todds - Apples to Apples, raining all day
- November 23rd, 2015 - Thanksgiving Lunch @ North Cross Preschool - Dressed as Indian, sang songs, Ashby thankful for self
- November 18th, 2015 - Reading Night - Reading tips, Pizza, and the Chocolate Theft book
- November 15th, 2015 - Juniper got her ears pierced
- November 14th, 2015 - Lowes Build and Grow - Pullback Car
- November 14th, 2015 - Briarcliff Holiday Lighting Ceremony - Bouncy house, Santa, hayride, Jose Peppers
- November 11th, 2015 - Family Promise in Annex build - Connect 4, drove small cars around and around
- November 8th, 2015 - Dropped off cookie dough with Monica and ate pizze
- November 3rd, 2015 - 2015 Royals World Series parade - parked on north end without traffic issues, sat in front of the old fed reserve
- October 31st, 2015 - Trick or Treating in Saint Charles - Joy, Princess Bubblegum, Royals player, and Unicorn, all other from Despicable me (Minons)
- October 30th, 2015 - Halloween trip - ran into a railing in the road and put a hole in the exhaust system
- October 29th, 2015 - Junipers Writing Showcase in school/Halloween Party in dance class
- October 26th, 2015 - Ashbys Dance Halloween Party
- October 25th, 2015 - Visited Worlds/Oceans of Fun the 9th and final time this season
- October 24th, 2015 - Anniversary Trip to Anna Marie Tea House B&B - Conrads for dinner / Walked around square
- October 19th, 2015 - Parent-Teacher Conferences for Juniper - Fall 2nd grade
- October 17th, 2015 - Pumpkin Patch @ Fun Farm - Bounce Pillow, Ride the Cows, Corn Pit, Catapult, hay rides, Merry-go-round
- October 16th, 2015 - Bonfire at Dykes - Hot dogs and smores on the fire, Royals game inside
- October 16th, 2015 - Todd on channel 9 news about taking his employees to a Royals post season game
- October 11th, 2015 - Went to Worlds of Fun for maybe the last time this season
- October 10th, 2015 - Birthday party @ Gymnastic place and the Nana and Papo afterward - art and bikes downstairs
- October 10th, 2015 - Made Haunted Bird House @ Lowes
- October 7th, 2015 - Walk to School Day - Three horses from KCPD walked with us
- October 4th, 2015 - Swam with Shannon family in Kirksville
- October 3rd, 2015 - Gladfest parade - Juniper first dance in parade - Triller
- October 3rd, 2015 - Drove to Kirksville for Kaelyn's first birthday party
- October 2nd, 2015 - Gladstone Fall Festival - booths and rides
- September 30th, 2015 - PreSchool field trip to Apple picking with North Cross
- September 27th, 2015 - Church (Get Well), Air Show @ New Century, Super Bloodmoon watch @ Briarcliff
- September 26th, 2015 - Liberty parade - Liberty Fall Festival booths in the evening
- September 25th, 2015 - Grandparents day @ Crestview - Juniper 2nd grade
- September 24th, 2015 - Commerce changes dress code to jeans daily
- September 24th, 2015 - Crestview Curiculium night with Ashby (Pizza)
- September 21st, 2015 - Todd bought a Nissan Altima
- September 21st, 2015 - Parent went to Tarapoint B&B
- September 19th, 2015 - Art Gallery and Worlds of Fun (ed alonzo show, dinosaur alive)
- September 14th, 2015 - Swim and dance lessons on the same day
- September 12th, 2015 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus @ Sprint Center with parents, Monica and Joseph
- September 6th, 2015 - KCCC 30th anniversary with Kristan, Katie, and Libby
- September 5th, 2015 - Went to Red Barn in Weston - only apples with holes, headed to Alldredge Orchard and found many apples / Culvers afterward
- September 4th, 2015 - Ashbys last day at A Child's Garden / Taco Bell celebration
- September 3rd, 2015 - Meet the Teachers @ North Cross Preschool
- August 29th, 2015 - Deanna Rose Barn Visit - finishing, mining tracker rides
- August 28th, 2015 - Arndts come for Vet Conference - rain downpour
- August 23rd, 2015 - Watched air show from our house - took pictures / created driveway candyland
- August 22nd, 2015 - 2015 Missouri State Fair with nana and papo
- August 21st, 2015 - Baseball and BBQ at Waukomis lake park - hit HR
- August 14th, 2015 - Crestview Carnival
- August 12th, 2015 - Watched shooting stars as a family
- August 11th, 2015 - Signed up for Family Promise but was canceled
- August 8th, 2015 - Ashby 4th birthday party - Ariel theme @ Gladstone Community Center
- August 7th, 2015 - Dance Camp Recital; Shannons arrived for Ashby birthday party
- August 4th, 2015 - Dance camp starts - first time for both Juniper and Ashby are together
- August 2nd, 2015 - Ashby 4th @ church with donuts; wanted Taco Bell and Dairy Queen - slushies at both
- July 31st, 2015 - Shrek @ Theater in the Park with Mitchells, Whites, and Johnsons
- July 25th, 2015 - Went to Oceans of Fun for the first time as a family; Juniper did not want to go but like it afterwards
- July 24th, 2015 - Went to Gladstone CC as members for the first time; Practiced swimming with Juniper
- July 18th, 2015 - Shavon Davis Tea Party with Ashby
- July 14th, 2015 - Doctor Appointment to confirm Vertigo
- July 13th, 2015 - Juniper and Ashby first swimming lessons together @ Gladstone
- July 11th, 2015 - When to the clinic, then urgent care, the ER because of dizziness and nasusa - after CT scan and blood work, diagnoses was Vertigo
- July 6th, 2015 - Drove back from STL and hovered around Boonville because of tornados in KC
- July 4th, 2015 - July 4th @ downtown St. Charles. Got second year picture along the stone wall.
- June 25th, 2015 - 2015 Heartland Youth Camp - Storm with 80mph winds at home (11 bags of brush)
- June 23rd, 2015 - 2015 Heartland Youth Camp - Arrive at camp
- June 20th, 2015 - Juniper and Ashby Dance Recital together
- June 13th, 2015 - Meeting with Steve and Stacey @ Chills and then saw The Wiz @ Theatre at the Park (Stacey Knoell as Adapearle)
- June 12th, 2015 - Took kids to Worlds of Fun - loved bounce house and ball shoting
- June 10th, 2015 - Juniper started 2nd grade
- June 9th, 2015 - Flew back from Houston after Texas vacation and Back to School night
- June 8th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Kemah Boardwalk, Buba Gump for lunch, Whataburger for dinner, hotel pool time with Ashby
- June 7th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Ferry to Saint Joesph's island, ate at Pizzaria, Ferry to mainland and Houston
- June 6th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Padre Island, Monica's aunt visited, had ice cream, and house beach
- June 5th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Drove golf carts around Port Aransas, ate at Island cafe, and played at the beach at house
- June 4th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Looked around at Port Anarsas, went to beach near house with canopy (blew away), took a look at Padre
- June 3rd, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Drove to Corpse Christi beach house, went to beach and Snoopy seafood
- June 2nd, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Flew to Houston, visited Houston Space Center, ate at Whataburger, Slides at Asoft Park, and Juniper pool time til close
- May 30th, 2015 - Junipers 7th birthday - Daylight donuts, Sung to @ Red Robin, Pinata, meet Tristan @ subway while working, and joint birthday cakes and presents with Noah
- May 28th, 2015 - Tristans graduation from Saint Charles High
- May 26th, 2015 - Dress rehearsal for Juniper and Ashby (Parents and Mrs Powell came)
- May 21st, 2015 - Math Magician night @ Crestview
- May 20th, 2015 - Parenting ministry - Decided this group will be a secondary group
- May 16th, 2015 - Trip to Weston State Park and walked trails - snails, salamander, and toads
- May 15th, 2015 - Mark and Levi's last day at Commerce Bank - went to Gates for lunch
- May 14th, 2015 - Family Promise canceled due to a lack of need
- May 13th, 2015 - First Parenting ministry meeting
- May 12th, 2015 - Caring Communities Meeting - talk about Lego Robotics program
- May 11th, 2015 - Dentist appointment for Ashby and Juniper before dance class
- May 10th, 2015 - Mothers Day @ Nelson with the Arndts
- May 9th, 2015 - Parents return from month long trip to Panama
- May 9th, 2015 - Meet family at City Market, Science City and dinner at our house. Activated G2 for Beth.
- May 8th, 2015 - Warrenton school trip - Arndts came over smores
- May 7th, 2015 - Student Showcase of Junipers 1st grade work
- May 5th, 2015 - PTA - Subway and talked about Lego robotics JR program
- May 4th, 2015 - Taking Ashby to preschool - Canadian geese walking across North Oak / Juniper said she had not seen a blue car before - saw 14 on the way home
- May 4th, 2015 - Ashby received her first recital dress
- May 2nd, 2015 - NKC 5K Run - too late to race / did face painting
- April 26th, 2015 - First trip to Worlds of Fun as a family
- April 18th, 2015 - Beth attended Good Enough Parenting training
- April 9th, 2015 - Art show @ Crestview / Played musical instrucments
- April 2nd, 2015 - Stone Lion Puppet making and show @ Crestview
- March 29th, 2015 - Palm Sunday at my parents with family, saw completed work downstairs
- March 21st, 2015 - Butteryfly house, carousel, and Michas birthday
- March 20th, 2015 - Purina Farms and Shaw Nature Preserve during spring break
- March 17th, 2015 - Went to TakeCare clinic and found I have flu B
- March 13th, 2015 - Last Bible Talk at the McNews
- March 11th, 2015 - Junipers first grade choir concert @ Northgate
- March 6th, 2015 - Dads Breakfast @ Crestview
- February 27th, 2015 - Wesleys basketball game and Matts 40th birthday party @ Shoguns
- February 21st, 2015 - Marriage Retreat at the Elms hotel
- February 16th, 2015 - Fairy Tales exhibit @ Crown Center
- February 15th, 2015 - Josephs 4th birthday party after church (Mickey Mouse theme)
- February 12th, 2015 - Ashby sick with stomach flu; decided not to go to skating party
- February 11th, 2015 - Crestview PTA Valentine making party
- February 3rd, 2015 - Juniper lost her third tooth
- January 30th, 2015 - Layla and Jade came over for a sleep over
- January 18th, 2015 - Belated Family Christmas @ parents / Todd had to work over Christmas
- January 13th, 2015 - Bought 2015 Altima / Meet kids at school while Beth was in a PTA meeting
- January 11th, 2015 - Lalys Frozen 6th birthday party at her apartment
- January 11th, 2015 - Congregation Workshop - moving to ministries instead of the Bible Talk format
- December 28th, 2014 - Annual Punnman Party - Beth stayed at home because of sickness
- December 26th, 2014 - Went over to parents - took bike, shooters, and car down hill; playground, played and watch Word World
- December 25th, 2014 - Parents came over for Christmas (Todd and Monica out of town): Worlds of Fun tickets, play register, Tarapoint gift cert
- December 24th, 2014 - First KCCC candle light service
- December 19th, 2014 - Bible Talk Christmas party - Singing, playing games, story time, and sharing
- December 18th, 2014 - Dance Class Christmas party - reindeer dust, foam stickons, cookies, drawning, dancing, and ring toss
- December 13th, 2014 - Lowes Build and Grow - Built wood trains with lights
- December 10th, 2014 - Annual gingerbread house making at Crestview
- December 5th, 2014 - Went to Ikea and got bunk bed for Ashby, storage shelves for the our bathroom, and storage shevles for Juniper
- December 4th, 2014 - Aunt Jenny and Mima come to town for their usual holiday trip to KC
- November 25th, 2014 - First Family Promise evening - Juniper and Ashby played with kids
- November 23rd, 2014 - Briarcliff Lighting Ceremony - Rainy but no lines
- November 21st, 2014 - First Thanksgiving Bible Talk with Pizza
- November 20th, 2014 - Reading Night @ Crestview
- November 17th, 2014 - Went to Juniper's school for lunch
- November 13th, 2014 - Yo Gabbba Gabba show / Juniper went on stage and Ashby meet DJ Lance
- November 9th, 2014 - Cooked hotdogs over fire before cold front came
- November 8th, 2014 - First time to IKEA in Kansas City - very crowded, then Jack in the Box
- November 7th, 2014 - BIBLE TALK: Running the Race by Rich - Meal of meatballs, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie
- November 1st, 2014 - Juniper lost her first tooth after eating a pretzel @ 9:48am
- October 31st, 2014 - Trick or treating in St Charles
- October 30th, 2014 - 11th Anniversary stay at TaraPoint and eat at Fin Inn
- October 25th, 2014 - Walked to pumpkin people and Jesus statue / Anniversary dinner at Cascones
- October 23rd, 2014 - 1st grade Parent-Teacher Conference with Ms Powell / TIF sideway meeting afterward
- October 15th, 2014 - Kansas City Royals made it to the World Series
- October 14th, 2014 - Junipers first tooth is loose (bottom center)
- October 11th, 2014 - Harvest Festival @ shoal creek - mom and dad joined us this time
- October 11th, 2014 - Leivis 5th birthday party with Elisa joining the party
- October 9th, 2014 - Vacation Day with Kenne - Roasterie and Boulevard tours with Margaritas for lunch
- October 8th, 2014 - Walk to School Day to Crestview, mounted police joined us this time
- October 4th, 2014 - Gladfest Parade - Juniper was in the parade for the first time with Miss Dianas School of Dance
- October 4th, 2014 - Unlimited rides at Gladfest (wristband). Juniper tried the Octopus and Scrambler and she liked them both.
- October 3rd, 2014 - 2014 Gladfest with Dykes, McNews, and Chris (Jills friend)
- October 1st, 2014 - Took Ashby to the ER (about 12:15am) because of trouble breathing. Ended up not going in because she felt better.
- September 30th, 2014 - First game and win in the playoffs for the Royals in 29 years
- September 26th, 2014 - 2014 Liberty Fall Festival - parked @ franklin elementary - next to nice people on either side
- September 20th, 2014 - Apple Picking @ Weston Red Barn before approaching storm
- September 16th, 2014 - John Burns last day at Commerce Bank
- September 8th, 2014 - First time both Juniper and Ashby have full dance classes
- September 7th, 2014 - Walked with Beth and the kids to apartment lake and new playground next to Crestview with wagon
- September 6th, 2014 - Junipers friend, Jade, birthday party @ Gladstone Bowl
- September 5th, 2014 - Friday night dinner with BT - Tacos, Bible quiz and sequence
- August 30th, 2014 - Visited the Irish Festival; ended up going to super kids exhibit and kaleidoscope; Swimming with Nana and Papo, move mom's phone to tmobile and pizza ranch.
- August 28th, 2014 - Beth goes to Washington for Karmas wedding
- August 23rd, 2014 - Arndts in KC for vet conf - Dog park, Macken park, Mario, and dinner
- August 22nd, 2014 - Took Sparky and Ashby to NKC dog park for the first time - last day with 3-1/2 preschool
- August 16th, 2014 - Visited Missouri State fair with Todd and parents - train, whale, truck, and helicopter rides
- August 13th, 2014 - Junipers first day of first grade
- August 11th, 2014 - PTA teachers breakfast and Juniper found her 1st grade teacher - Ms Powell
- August 10th, 2014 - Kids played with Joseph after church/ walked to the lake
- August 9th, 2014 - Zona Rosa - Minskies; B&N, Dicks, and music and playing
- August 8th, 2014 - Juniper's dance showcase featuring Hiphop
- August 2nd, 2014 - Ashby's 3rd birthday - Cinderella theme
- July 30th, 2014 - Obama stays overnight downtown; Trevor intern's presentation; ice cream @ Crestview library
- July 27th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Omaha Zoo and drove home
- July 26th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Visited with Grandma Shirly before she left; drove to Omaha, NE; Walked around Mall and Heartland Park
- July 25th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Canoe, Kyack on Elk Lake; Pizza for lunch; 18th birthday party for Tristan; Ate at Doolittles in Alexandra
- July 24th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Day at Grandma Shirleys; Swimming until storm, Mario Cart, Baseball, Archery, and celebrate 4 birthdays
- July 23rd, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Downtown Duluth to see bridge raise and lower; drove to Elk Lake Preserve, visited Grandma Shirley
- July 22nd, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Went to Stoney Point, Two Habors Train Depot, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Knife River Beach
- July 21st, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Superior, WI: Climbed bolders to lighthouse in Superior,WI; WI wine and cheese shops; Enger tower for lunch; Brighton Beach
- July 20th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Went to Gooseberry Falls and meet Sarah, Sliver Creek Tunnel outlook and meet rock climber, Lighthouse at Two Habors - Ashby feel asleep
- July 19th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Visited Como Zoo; Traveled to Duluth; Ate at Old Chicago and walked downtown Duluth
- July 18th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Walked through the skyway to Whole Foods to meet Russ; Took the train to Minnehaha Falls and rode the dual bike; Swam in the hotel pool
- July 17th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Drove to Minnepolis, went to Loring Park and sculpture park
- July 12th, 2014 - Build-A-Bear Birthday Party for Chole Eppinger (Juniper made pinky)
- July 3rd, 2014 - JULY 4th VACATION - Walked around fountain lakes park
- July 2nd, 2014 - Milners announced they are transitioning out of the full time ministry
- June 30th, 2014 - Juniper and Ashby first storm downstairs - Ashby asked about lighting hitting near our house
- June 27th, 2014 - Junipers first sleepover - Layla (pizza, fireflies, smores)
- June 23rd, 2014 - Juniper swam for the time by herself
- June 23rd, 2014 - Ashby made it through a 24 hour period staying dry
- June 21st, 2014 - Junipers Dance Recital - True to Your Heart and Over the Rainbow
- June 20th, 2014 - Eddie Izzard Show @ Midland / Westboro church across the street
- June 15th, 2014 - Father's Day - Spoke about Junipers cheerful giving at church
- June 14th, 2014 - Picked cherries from Beth's coworkers house (Roeland Park)
- June 10th, 2014 - 2014 VMUG conference - 1 hour drive in the morning, Kevin Mitnick hacker speaker
- June 7th, 2014 - Cafe Night with Ashby dancing in the aisle / Went back to get CD player
- June 7th, 2014 - Day Out with Thomas the Train in Baldwin City, KS
- May 31st, 2014 - First Father/Daugther Dance with the girls
- May 31st, 2014 - First time going to the farmers market in the City Market
- May 30th, 2014 - Watched Frozen movie at Popcorn at the park (Benett Park)
- May 29th, 2014 - Last day of Kindergarten for Juniper
- May 27th, 2014 - Juniper's dance rehearsal
- May 24th, 2014 - Juniper's Mario birthday party with Mario related games
- May 17th, 2014 - Celebrated Elisha's high school graduation at the Tammy's house
- May 3rd, 2014 - Womans Day - made flower pot stand and went to garage sales - got barbie tent and math flashcards
- April 26th, 2014 - Went to Grants farm - bird and elephant show and snow cones
- April 1st, 2014 - Juniper Kindergarden Crestview Music Concert at Northgate
- March 14th, 2014 - Spring Break to Saint Louis - Butterfly house
- March 7th, 2014 - Fathers breakfast at Crestview with Ashby
- February 27th, 2014 - Storyteller at Crestview and Nachos
- February 17th, 2014 - Puppet show about Mother Underground in Independence
- February 15th, 2014 - Family meet at Legoland to celebrate Joesph's birthday
- February 14th, 2014 - Went to see Monument Men at v-Day
- February 12th, 2014 - Slipped on the ice on the deck stairs; Left bruise on lower back
- February 12th, 2014 - Meet at Buffalo Wild wings to celebrate Danny's birthday
- December 27th, 2013 - Went to the St. Louis outlet mall and then went to see the lights at the zoo.
- December 18th, 2013 - Diagnosed with Influenza A, passed out at the doctors office
- December 15th, 2013 - Juniper's musical "One Bethlehem night" as a angel
- December 14th, 2013 - Build ginger bread houses are Crestview Elementary
- November 30th, 2013 - Got knitting ring for Beth; Picked up Christmas stuff; Nana refilled advent boxes
- November 11th, 2013 - VETERIANS DAY: Return Fog at Pet store; Get Facet Cartiage; Check parents house; Wilshire park; Target for googles; Leasure World about fireplace; Pool place for googles again; Goodwill for clothes; and PC for drinks
- October 25th, 2013 - ANNIVERSARY TRIP: Ate at Argosy breakfast buffet; Shopped at Oak Park; Watch Wicked at the music hall; Ate again at the Olive restaurant
- October 24th, 2013 - ANNIVERSARY TRIP: Juniper and Ashby stayed at Todd and Monicas; Ate Olive restaurant.
- October 20th, 2013 - Set flea bomb off while we were at church; Mark and Jody did parenting workshop afterward
- October 19th, 2013 - Meet with parents at Liberty Pumpkin patch
- October 18th, 2013 - My parents with Juniper to grandparents breakfast at Crestview
- October 17th, 2013 - Parents came downtown to pick Australian money and have lunch at Neos
- October 14th, 2013 - Took Juniper to the denist for a check up; Surgery to remove cyst on left shoulder. Body did not react well but finished without complications.
- October 12th, 2013 - Harvest Days at Shoal Creek; Saw Childress family; Katy and Livi birthday party at their house and had a visit from Cinderella
- October 9th, 2013 - Walk to School Day @ Crestview; Walked Juniper and Ashby to school
- October 5th, 2013 - First time at Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic; Dr. Ortiz diagnosed poison ivy/oak = cream and shot
- October 4th, 2013 - Flew back from Las Vegas to KC after TechMentor 2013 - Picked up and drop off via SuperShuttle
- October 3rd, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Powershell workflows and clustering HyperV; Explored southern strip
- October 2nd, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Elevator down; Orchestrator and Powershell for AD; Scabies diagnosis from CVS; Mixer; Walked entire strip to get Coffee Bean coffee
- October 1st, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Powershell for Busy Admins and Crash Analysis
- September 30th, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Intro to PowerShell; Went to Centrifuge in MGM; NY, NY Irish Pub for dinner
- September 29th, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Flew from St. Louis to LAS. KCI stop. At wrong terminal, waited 20 minutes for maintenance.
- September 28th, 2013 - Beth took photos of Ben and Becca's wedding at Missouri Botanical Gardens
- September 19th, 2013 - Crestview skating party: Juniper and I skated less than one lap when the lights flickerd and eventually went out. Had to leave because KCPL had no ETA.
- September 18th, 2013 - Bible Talk at DeeAnna's. Two Mormons knocked at the door and stayed for the rest of the lesson.
- August 31st, 2013 - Make your own Pizza night at the McNews
- July 15th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Drove back to Kansas City from St. Louis. Total miles: 1928
- July 14th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Cooper Kettle brunch in downtown Nashville and drive to St. Louis
- July 13th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Nashville puppet show, Parthenon, and downtown Franklin
- July 12th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Visited park in Gatlinburg, drove to Nashville, and Cheekwood light display
- July 11th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Travel to the Clingmans Dome, Sugarland Trail, and Colhuns BBQ
- July 10th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Auto nature trail, cinnamon rolls, Sherlock Holmes pub, and Grotto Falls
- July 9th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Traveled to Gatlinburg via Lost Sea and walked to Wendys twice
- July 8th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Rock City, Ruby Falls, and Incline
- July 7th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Clarksville Riverwalk, train station, Fort Defiance, Dunns Cave, and drove to Chattanooga
- July 6th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Photos at Mills mall, 1880s in KY and drove to Clarksville (very rainy)
- July 5th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Big Joel's Safari and Red Robin for Becky's birthday
- July 4th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Saint Charles Fireworks display
- June 17th, 2013 - Ashby went pee-pee in the potty for the first time
- March 28th, 2013 - Went to St. Louis to see Disney On Ice
- February 6th, 2013 - Took Beth to the ER because of lower back pain. Parents helped put the kids to bed.
- February 3rd, 2013 - Super Bowl at our house. About 20 people with our neighbor, Tom, coming over.
- December 27th, 2012 - Ashby says about a dozen words including: shoe, Sise, hi, bybye, mama, daddy, night-night, yee-ha, want-that and thank you
- October 18th, 2012 - Ashby slept through the night in her crib for the first time
- September 9th, 2012 - Ashby fully walks across the room now
- August 24th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Flight back to KC (layover in Denver)
- August 23rd, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Dungeness Refusge and Fort Worden on the way back to Bellingham Hampton
- August 22nd, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Hurriance Ridge and dinner downtown
- August 21st, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Drove to Port Angeles (Lake Crescent)
- August 20th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Day in Forks
- August 19th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Drove to Forks via Tacoma southern route
- August 18th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Pike Fish Market (Seahawks and Mariners playing)
- August 17th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Drove to Seattle and then Bellevue; visited Microsoft headquarters and ate Chinese
- August 16th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Visited Deception Pass Park and then traveled to Port Townsend, WA
- August 15th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Arrive in Bellingham, WA and traveled to Swinomish Northern Lights Casino
- July 12th, 2012 - Ashby started taking steps today (3 steps)
- April 25th, 2012 - Ashby started transfering from stand from one object to another
- March 10th, 2012 - Went to our first Snake Saturday parade - left after 1.5 hours
- March 8th, 2012 - Ashby started climbing stairs today
- March 3rd, 2012 - Ashby started standing up on her own (holding on to something)
- December 27th, 2011 - Ashby started sticking her tongue out
- November 20th, 2011 - Saw Santa at Briarcliff
- November 13th, 2011 - Matt Shannon came down to give free tickets to the Chief-Raiders game - 4th row
- October 1st, 2011 - Today I start reading one chapter a day from the Bible. The plan finishes January 1, 2015.
- August 2nd, 2011 - Ashby Lucille Benson born at 2:13pm, 7lbs 7 oz, 21 inches
- July 27th, 2011 - Lost water for about 16 hours while Beth's parents are in town.
- July 23rd, 2011 - Juniper's first time playing with the sprinkler
- March 12th, 2011 - Went to my first Sprint Center game - Big 12 championship (Kansas vs Texas)... very nice!
- March 10th, 2011 - Sister power! Our baby coming in July will be a girl!
- March 2nd, 2011 - Juniper starts to go on the toilet on her own.
- February 16th, 2011 - Joseph Issac Benson (8lbs 3oz. 22 inches long) born
- November 20th, 2010 - Celebrating 1,000 of study notes on pathseek.com
- February 23rd, 2010 - Celebrating 2 years of quiets times notes on pathseek.com
- December 26th, 2009 - To Do List: Move house 40 feet closer to the road. A lot less shoveling and a much bigger backyard.
- December 25th, 2009 - I do not have to dream of a white Christmas this year. I guess I should start shoveling. :)
- October 4th, 2009 - The great thing about the KC zoo is that you can get really close to some of the animals. Unfortunately some of the animals, I found out, are not shy and like to bite. :(
- October 2nd, 2009 - I wish the Olympics were coming to Chicago but he understands why they lost. It is only fair - since South America has not had one yet.
- September 26th, 2009 - I went to the Liberty Fall Festival today for the first time in about a dozen years. It sure brought back memories
- August 12th, 2009 - Juniper went to urgent care @ NKC at 3:30am - she has a virus and an ear infection and we have meds
- August 5th, 2009 - quadrupling the hard drive space on his computer in attempt to save the photos of the most photographed baby in the world. :)
- July 26th, 2009 - Although the multiple stings today from a swarm of yellowjacks was painful, i believe my stinger was more painful (a full can of RAID spray into their nest).
- July 13th, 2009 - Looking forward to our trip to Minnesota. Tomorrow's high temp in Hoffman, MN: 74. :)
- June 20th, 2009 - Chad + Royals games = Rain Delay (This one was only an hour and half)
- May 5th, 2009 - Just reserved a campsite at Thousand Hills State Park