I don't remember...

Most of what happened yesterday, or the previous day, or a week ago, but I remember exactly what I was doing when the planes hit the twin towers! I can't believe it was 10 years ago already! I was laying in bed sleeping in college, and the tv was on, and I opened my eyes just after the first plane hit, and thought I was having a bad dream, so tried to go back to sleep. I then reopened my eyes just in time to watch the 2nd plane hit, and from then on was glued to the tv. I am not for sure on the all the details after that, but I think classes were cancelled that day, but I went to the building where my classes were, and there weren't many people around, but the few that were, were in disbelief/shock. It was all very surreal! I thought the memorial services this morning were very nice. Very well done!

It was a beautiful morning in Eagle, CO form an outdoor mass for the celebration of St. Mary. Our church always has outdoor mass on the weekend of the feast of St. Mary. We sat on a blanket on the grass in the back, and Cayle was walking around the whole time. It was so nice with the warm sun shining down on us! Didn't do much else today except for playing with Play-doh with Cayle for a while this afternoon. That was his first time, he really seemed to enjoy it. May have to get a play-doh kit soon. Have to teach him not to eat it first... :)

So big soccer player

going to have to get him some small goals soon, so we can play. If he starts now, he may be as good as uncle Michael by high school....

Monday trade for Wednesday

I usually take Cayle to the pool on Monday mornings, however the pool was closed this monday morning. So we switched to Wednesday. I put him in the Chariot, and we ran to the rec center, swam for 25 minutes, until he got cold... He LOVES the water!!! then ran to the post office to get mail, grocery store for milk and donuts, and then back home.

Here is a really good story about what Teachers want to tell Parents. I couldn't have written it better myself. It's a really good read, and all of those things have probably happened to most teachers. I know for sure they have happened to myself and Natalie! Probably the best piece of advice is, don't argue/disrespect/disagree with the teacher in front of the student. It never turns out good for the student in the long run. They come back to school the next day and treat the teacher the same way their parents did most of the time, then parents wonder why their kid gets in trouble. If you disagree with a teacher, do it in a private setting.

300 days

That's how many days of sunshine we average annually. Not today! It was cloudy and a slow drizzly rain all day. Although I know it's not true, thankfully, it sure felt like winter! It wasn't much over 50 degrees all day. Felt like a cool fall day. I did get out for a nice run in it with Cayle though before reading time at the library. Heard some rumblings that there was snow up in the high parts not far from us.... It's coming eventually, but I will enjoy another couple months of cool fall weather first.

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Looking like more of the same the next couple of days.... The water will be good for the veggies still finishing up in the garden at least!

Night Ride

Sunday night we went out for a great mountain bike ride. Me, Jeff and James (8th math and 7th social studies.) Went up pipeline, which is one of my favorite trails. Did the Wolverton Springs loop, and headed back down. It was Jeff's first night ride! It was awesome! We left the 3rd gulch parking lot about 730, and had to turn the lights on at just after 8, and used them the rest of the ride. Perfect night, great company, awesome ride! So much fun riding at night with lights!

a long weekend!

The first week of school was insanely busy...classes with kids, athletic practices starting, open house night, Cayle and Nick starting a new schedule, an important dr appt, and a visit from Ronnie, Michelle, Ethan, and Lexi! Whew!

School is going pretty good with the new principal. Things are running smoothly with my new position as a mentor. Volleyball and football practices have gotten off to a good start. Nick and I are both enjoying our classes. The start of a new year is always exciting but soooo busy!

Cayle is doing really good with his new babysitter. She lives next door to us (her name is Y'vonne) and she has a daughter who is 14 months old (Zoe). Nick drops Cayle off about 1145 each morning. Cayle apparently cries the entire time until Nick gets in the car and drives away out of sight - then he's fine. Cayle sleeps from about 1-4 while he's at Y'vonne's house, so he doesn't take much looking after it seems!

On Wednesday, Nick, Cayle, and I had an appointment with Dr. Kohn. She confirmed Baby B version 2.0 will be here sometime mid-April :) We go back to see her in a few weeks for her to confirm the due date and set the c-section date. Right now it's looking like the baby is due April 16 and the c-section would be scheduled for April 9. More news to come...

Ronnie, Michelle, Ethan, and Lexi made their first trip out to the mountains this weekend. Everyone had a great time! The boys spent lots of time playing outside in the yard, and we all went for a drive and hike up to Sylvan lake on Saturday.
Today we went to church, then came home and put Cayle down for a nap. Nick and I had homemade salsa and played a board game out on the back deck. We got caught up on some schoolwork while Cayle took his afternoon nap. After a yummy squash dinner, Nick headed out for a night ride on his mountain bike with Jeff and James.

Tomorrow? We have two cookouts and I plan to get plenty of rest to start the shortened week off on the right foot.

Thank You!!!!

 I have to say... I am looking forward to going to school tomorrow!  I am so excited to go to school and teach health/nutrition, media productions, and debate! I am so pumped! I can't remember the last time I have been this excited to go work with the students! I love my new job, and love my life SO much right now. I get to hang out at home with my baby boy for the first half of each day, then go to school and teach subjects that I love teaching, and are tons of fun!!! My time in the mornings with Cayle is so precious to me, and we have so much fun, it's just a bonus that when I have to drop him off at the sitter, I get to go to school and teach subjects that are super fun and interesting!!!!!

How have I gotten so lucky??? I really owe it all to my fantastic best friend in the whole world... my wife! Thank you so much Natalie for working harder and taking on more responsibility (teacher, mentor, and athletic director) to help support our family so that I can live my dream of being a stay at home dad, and only working part time teaching classes that are so much fun to teach.

To the mother of our amazing son and to my lovely bride of 3 years 3 months and 4 days. THANK YOU! I am so appreciative of this opportunity!