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I have been so busy with life I forgot to share! So I make quick what has happened since I last posted (Almost 3 years ago).





-Quit Wal-Mart, worked for AFLAC, Quit AFALC, worked for Parker Industries (in the HR Dept), got laid off in January of 2009, worked for U.S. Census bureau (twice) throughout 2009, enrolled in college in September 2009 and started in January 2010. Been in class since 1/12/2010.

Classes are going well for me, I guess 15 years of life experience gives you a bit of an attitude adjustment. My classes are trying, but only from the fact that I am learning a liberal point-of-view while maintaining my conservative roots. I have these classes; Critical Thinking, Microsoft Suite Operating System (Microsoft Office), Human Ethics, Human Diversity and Marriage & Relationships. I am proud to say that I am nearly at perfect scores in all of them, as opposed to not giving a hoot the first time. I enjoy the classes because they actually give me the opportunity to vicariously be a teacher. I've proof read papers for students, I've taught others how to use Office, I get to challenge people's perceptions daily by posting and responding to online discussions. It is just a whole lot of fun.

My family, what a crew. Riley just finished his first year of basketball and that was a blast. I got to help coach a bit so it was good for me, but really it was great for Riley. He grew 3 or 4 inches from the beginning of the school year and he has slimmed up a lot. He is such an analytical child that sometimes he misses the point of just having fun. Once he was able to just have fun and learn the sport he improved greatly, I think he is ready for next year. School continues to be a shinning star for Riley as well, his teacher once again said she really enjoys his participation in class and also appreciates his helping other students (sound familiar?) All-in-all we are extremely proud of this kid.

Aidan...He is just itching to go to school, he wants to read so bad. Everyday he figures out a new word, if we had the time we could probably have him reading by the end of summer. But before that he has some other things to be excited for. He can't wait to turn 5 in April, he asks me everyday "How many more days Dad?" and of course I tell him since we share our birthday. And because he will be 5 he gets to start soccer this spring and he is stoked. He is not like Riley when it comes to sports, Aidan just jumps in and figures it out as he goes. He will love soccer and so will we because he will finally get to burn some energy off somewhere other than in our house.

Holly is still awesome. Working hard to support the family so that we can all do the things we want. This spring we start softball again but this year there is a twist, it's our team. We are in charge. I am coaching by myself and we went and got sponsors. We just haven't chosen a name yet. We are both looking forward to that as well.

There is, of course, so much more but I will end with what I have. And maybe I will post more than once every 3 years.

What a Busy Time of Year....

It is nice to actually be able to enjoy this time of year for the first time in many, many years. Besides trying to continue growing my business, we have soccer, track day at school, holidays, new yard to establish, softball for myself, Lions Club, Chamber Meetings etc. But I am enjoying every one of this events. It is good to be able to spend time with my wife and boys. As Chad stated in his blog, "takin' time to breathe" how true. It is imparative to enjoy the things that have blessed into your life. I can not imagine missing the things that I get to see everyday. Here are just a few of hose things for you all to enjoy. See you this weekend, for yet another busy day.

Struggling

Well the title says it all. I am very happy in my decision to leave Wal-Mart, and AFLAC has been good. But it is hard hearing no so many times, and it feels like I've tapped my market. I know I haven't and today I will be going out with my district cordinator to learn some tricks of the trade. Well at least I hope I will be learning some tricks. I just am not a BSer and that makes it diffcult to approach people wih a poitive attitude. I ajm going to continue learning this trade, I just hope I learn it quickly enough to support the family. I know you all understand and have experienced what I am going through, but is it fair to my family that because I am discontent that they may suffer. Holly has been awesome through every decision, and she supports me now wih whatever I do So for her sake as well as my boys I have to stick with it. I know this posting is kind of like being tied to a bungee cord and trying to run away. Almost there then yanked back to where it started. This is the process I am currently going through each day. So wish me luck as I move forward. See you all on Saturday.

Aidan's a-fitting In.

We alls north a highways 70. Yous all understand........

Livin' in the Country.

I am very happy about living in the country. This fall when we moved in we had some 30 pheasants that lived in the swamp land behind my house. And throughout the winter we have seen them, their numbers dropping as they get older and find mates. However we have one old Rooster that calls this place home and as hard as I try, I can not get a good picture of him. I do have a couple shots that we got, Holly got the winter shot and I got the spring shot. I am confident that we will have a couple bouquets this spring to watch grow and I am putting cracked corn out so we will have them feeding in the yard. My whole point is this, when would I ever get to see this in the city. I am very thankful for what we've got.