I thought I would add this picture of J. I guess he needs to stay in school until he learns to read.

Well, I haven't done a good job keeping up with my blog this month.

The highlight of the month is Bear's birthday. We went to the Massillon Rec. Center. The cousins all showed up for the swimming and the aunts and uncles showed up at mom and dad's house. T made his SpongeBob cake.

The Wildcats played Warren JFK in playoff basketball. I went and met up with the Lyons. Sue was home sick, but Rick and 'stina showed up. The Cats went on to win the game, just like in football.

I went with Mike N. to the Kent State-Akron game. Kent St defeated the zips for the second time this year. Mike N. and I went to several high school basketball games in the past two weeks.

Kent St. beat Tulsa in the first round of the NIT. I was not able to attend due to K's wrestling banquet. The Flashes play Illinois tomorrow at Illinois.

The Buckeyes are on the Sweet Sixteen. They are having a great season and are two games from the Final Four.

The weather was been great for March. We even had a campfire last night. We made pie irons and s'mores. It was great! We listened to our new XM radio as we sat by the fire. See above picture.

Til next time, Bayou

Happy 5th birthday, Bear!
We had a party at the Rec. Center.

We went to the Pro Football HOF for his football pictures this year.

The snow is 99% gone. It was in the upper 60's yesterday and today. It might not stay this warm, but it is nice to see the sun.

Friday was Snow Day #2 for me. The kids and T had to go. It might have been only the second time ever I was off school for a snow day while the kids went. I picked up the bear from pre-school and had lunch with my sister. It was so much fun were spent most of the afternoon together.

Today we went to MUC to see friends of our from the cruise. Their daughter plays volleyball. This was the closest tournament to us, so we went. T had to work this afternoon/night.

I talked to my dad today. He is going to work tonight. I hope it goes well for him. He said he feels fine. I hope so.

It is almost the best time of the year.....MARCH MADNESS!

Dad came home today. He had surgery on Sunday and wasn't feeling well yesterday. So, they keep him one more day. I went and visited him today. He is getting used to using only his right arm for everything. It is going to be a long, long six weeks for him. I am glad everything went well for him. Also, glad my brother did not suffer the same fate, as he fell on the same patch of ice as dad while trying to take dad to the hospital.
There are other things going on in my life I don't want to post about at this time. I will do so in due time. Maybe. If you want to know, give me a call or email.

Tuesday and Wednesday were snow days for the kids and T. I still had to get up and go to school. I measured between 18-24 inches of snow on the ground. This is the most snow in February as measured by the Akron/Canton Airport.
Thursday night spent about 5 hours in the ER with T. She had some pain in your belly. We thought it might be her appendix, but it was not that or a kidney stone or gall bladder. The doctor wasn't 100% sure what was causing the pain. She was feeling a little better today.
I was on the way home from buying K's his iPod Touch when my brother called. Dad fell and broke his elbow. I went over to Aultman and saw him. He is going to stay overnight and have surgery tomorrow. Stay tune.

Bayou out.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn and it had a nice play area and swimming pool. I think the next time we visit T's aunt, we will stay here again.

We went to Atwood today to check on the camper. T had never been to Atwood during the winter time. It was beautiful. We walked out to the point. We had to make our own tracks. We left before the snow started to fall. The snow is falling now and I heard we might get 2-5 more inches of snow by tomorrow morning.

Snow day #2 for my kids, but I had school. Most of the schools near mine had school today, but the students still complained about having to go to school.

We had another 3 to 5 inches on top of the snow from the weekend. I didn't go out and measure it, but that is my uneducated guess.

Congratulations to the Saints from the Bayou Steelers! New Orleans is like a second city for me. I spent a ton of time in the big easy during my four years at SDMI. I picked the Colts to win, but hoped the Saints could pull it out. We went over to the Moores for the big game. Again, we had a great time.

Next year, Dallas will host Super Bowl XLV. I am going to try to figure out a way to make it down to TX for the game. If you have a couple of extra tickets, let me know.

Fun at my in-laws the day after the big snow.

I am so glad the Saints won. I thought the Colts would win going away. We went over the Moore's for a party. Maybe one day Cleveland will be in a Super Bowl.

Feb. 6, 2010

13" of snow.

I really don't think I need to add any comments to go along with these pictures.

Ok, my wife told me I forgot to mention K and I went to Mogadore for their wrestling match on Saturday. The wrestled Butchel and North. With only 5 wrestlers the matches went by quickly. After that, then it was on the Kerri and Brian's.

What a weekend. It didn't seem to stop, once it started. It started once I got home from school. T had to work and I took the kids to Mogadore to see the Cats play basketball. They beat Waterloo. We got home about the same time as T.

Saturday, we were up and ready for a new day. We signed up both boys for baseball. It is going to be a busy spring/summer with two in baseball. Then, it was off to wrestling. K had his tournament. He finished fourth in his group. He got a medal. Overall, it was fun watching him wrestle. He said he wants to wrestle again next season. Next on the list, baseball practice. K's team had an indoor practice. It was nice to see the boys again. We had a good time. It was more fun than practice. So, you think the day was over...wrong. After practice, it was over to Kerri and Brian's to help them move. We actually just move boxes to help get ready for Sunday. By the time, I got home I was ready for bed. Oh, J had an overnighter with his friend J.J.

Sunday was move day for Kerri and Brian. I help pack and unpack the furniture into a box truck. I am glad there was plenty help. In the end, Kerri said 80% of the stuff that needed moved, was moved. After going up and down stairs moving furniture, I think I will buy a ranch house if we ever move. Once, we got back home, T and I sorted picture orders from the dances we photographed. Again, I was ready for bed.

Bayou is tired and could go to bed now.

OK, running late on my weekly blog update. Forgive me.

First, the Cowboys forgot to go to Minnesota for the playoff game last week. I am glad Minnesota got beat by New Orleans. I have a spot in my heart for New Orleans. I loved travelling to NO when I work for Myers. They will have to play better against Indianapolis if they want to win the Super Bowl.

I went to see Dr. Cohen on MLK Day. I broke a tooth the week before and Dr. C said I need a root canal and a crown. I had my first ever root canal today. It was not as bad as people said. Actually, I have had more pain from a regular filling.

T and I photograph the mother/son game night at the kid's school last week. We photographed about a third as many mothers/sons as we did father/daughters.

Saturday, I played in the Flasher Brass Alumni event. Kent St, pounded Akron 87-70. The alumni went to Ray's after the game. It was a good time. Then it was off to my niece's birthday party. It was a busy day. T took K to the Pinewood Derby. He finished 4th in his den and 3rd in Design. We will try harder next year.

K finished the wrestling season 1-6-1. He lost on Sunday and suffered his first 'slam' to the mat. I think it startled him and he was upset after the match. He is fine and will wrestle in the season ending tournament this Saturday.

Ok, now you are up to date.

Bayou

Time for the weekly blog update.

It was exam week at school. The new semester begins next week, but first, we will take Monday off.

I don't know if this is the highlight to the week or not, but I broke a tooth this week. It was a molar and I will see the dentist tomorrow. A fun way to spend a day off.

T and I took pictures at the father/daughter dance on Friday. We photographer almost 90 dads and daughters. Now, the work begins, processing their orders.

The Cowboys play today in Minnesota. I will be able to see some of it before heading to wrestling. K is only 1-5 on the year, but he is improving each week. He is enjoying it.

I went to see Perry play Massillon in basketball last night with Mike Neckco.

B went on an O.N. on Friday. I haven't heard from her since. I think we are going to have to make a rule about checking in once a day when on an O.N.

Go Cowboys!

Perry and Mogadore had a snow day on Friday, so T made stuffed french toast. It is as good as it looks. I love having snow days because T makes the best breakfasts.

In the evening we, minus B, went to the Cleveland for the RV show. We had fun looking at the travel trailers and motor homes. As a family, we would be limited to bunkhouse campers. There were a few campers we loved and if we had an extra $25,000 we would purchase. But, for now, we love the camper we use now.

Today, the boys went sledding with Jackson and Turner. Afterwards, T and I took a group to see Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs. It is a cute movie. Everyone liked it.

Tonight, the Cowboys played in their first round playoff game against the bEagles. It looks like the 'Boys will win (34-14 late 4th quarter.) They will head to Minnesota next week for Round Two.

Til next time,

Bayou out.

How 'bout them Cowboys!

We went to visit our friends, the Lyons, for the weekend. They live about 80 miles from our house so the invited us to stay the night. We had a great visit. Food, friends and football. It doesn't get better than that.
Sunday we had to leave early and take K to wrestling. He lost. He looked tired. He still is learning and improving each week. We made it home in time to watch the Cowboys win the NFC East. They are ready to make the journey to Miami and Super Bowl XXIV. I wish I could just travel to big D for the game.
Back to school today and it wasn't that bad. It has been snowing all day. Maybe if it keeps snowing there will be a snow day. Never know.

Happy 2010

Time for a recap.

Christmas: Kids were up just before 8. Santa was good to them. We headed over to my parents house about 11:30. It was so nice not rushing around on Christmas morning. We spent a few hours with the family at mom and dad's. Again, Nana and Papa were very giving to the kids and T and I. Then it was off to T's parents. We opened gifts and had a great dinner. We are very blessed family.

We then I got sick. It started about 9:30pm and didn't stop until the morning of Dec. 27. B and K ended up sick as well.

K and I went to Manchester to watch the MHS wrestling team on Wednesday.

The family went to the Moores for New Year's Eve celebration. It was fun to spend the evening with them. The Witts stopped by as well. Hopefully, we all can go camping together next summer.

Today, we watched football. The Buckeyes beat the Ducks in the Rose Bowl. We also took down the tree and decorations. It is always sad to take everything down at the end of Christmas time. I will not turn off my Christmas light until I return to school. Heck, I might l;eave them on. I love see them at night on the back fence.

Happy 2010 from the Bayou!

Beignet Breakfast 2009

We had our annual beignet breakfast. T and I need to do some research and figure out when we first had beignets on Christmas Eve morning. Nana stopped by for a beignet as well.

We have a busy day today. We will head out to Nana and Papa's for lunch before church. After church we will drive around and look at lights. When we return home, we will watch The Polar Express. Finally, we will hang our stocking, and say our prayers because Santa comes tonight.

Merry Christmas from the Bayou!

Picture time

My niece is just a tad taller than the trophy B earned from batonthis season.
The Bayou FamilyB and her friends after the baton party. They marched in all but 2 parades this year.

K is one bad a$$ for an eight year old. Ok, he just looks like a bad a$$.

I guess my blog is now a once a week blog.

To recap last week:

Last week of school for me. The kids have to go until Wednesday.

Snow and cold.

K won his wrestling match by pin in just thirty seconds. It was his first career victory.

Ok, that is it.

--Bayou