Category Archives: Family Affair

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Goodbye Barkley

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Alan

Animal lovers all know the hardest part of having a pet is their last day. It’s so hard to say goodbye but eventually that day comes when you just know. Barkley had been a family member for 15 years. As … Continue reading →

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Turning The Page

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Alan

When reading a book, every page adds to the story. As you flip through them, by the time you’re a few pages in, you’re vested and you need to know what will happen? How will it happen? Who will it … Continue reading →

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Aaaaaaand Another State Championship (Three-peat)

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Alan

For the 3rd season in a row, the Beechwood Tigers have won a Kentucky state football championship in Division 1A play. This year, Chris moved to wide receiver and cornerback and was able to get some time in with varsity … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2017 & A New Tradition?

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Alan

This year was another stellar Layton family get-together! As usual, we spent time hanging out with Mom & Dad, crashed at Uncle Frank’s home in the woods and had Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Mandy’s house. Everyone got their fill (including … Continue reading →

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St. Lucia 2017

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Alan

This summer, I thought it would be fun to vote for our summer vacation getaway. So on a random afternoon, we picked our spot from 6 locations: Hawaii, Seattle, Los Angeles, Montana, Ft. Myers, FL, and the Caribbean. In a … Continue reading →

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Monkey Hits Her Teens

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Alan

Well…here we go. Ava turned 13 yesterday. It wasn’t a surprise and it wasn’t like it crept up on us. To be perfectly honest…sometimes I forgot that she WASN’T in her teens already. The girl is more mature (at times) … Continue reading →

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Today Is A Great Day…Period.

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Alan

After spending the last 6 months in the hospital or rehab, today is the day. Today at 8:45am, my Mom returned to her home and now everyone in my family can breath a sigh of relief. What that woman has … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Positivity & The Power Of Pooh

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Alan

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my Mom being in the hospital and the problems she has been having. Today, I feel I can write that, despite not being out of the woods, she is on the long … Continue reading →

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Braced For Impact

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Alan

On April 15th, Sturgill Simpson, released his third album titled “A Sailor’s Guide To Earth.” Simpson’s music, while often described as country, really defies categorization. On one hand, his voice is that of a country singer. Baritone with a southern … Continue reading →

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Thanks Dad!

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Alan

The last time I was home to visit my parents, I had a kidney stone. A very painful kidney stone which is now gonna cost me big bucks in hospital bills…but I digress. This story isn’t about my kidney stone. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2015

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Alan

Another year, another great Thanksgiving. It’s a tradition to have it at Mom & Dad’s house and this year it returned after a single season at Frank’s home out in the sticks. Although I kind of enjoyed the “no cable, … Continue reading →

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A Daisy For You

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Alan

Happy Easter! – at Grandma & Grandpa Layton’s House View on Path

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Gone Golfin’

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Alan
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Gone Fishin’

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Alan
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Father Figure

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Alan

Ava thinks I need a new hairstyle… If you were to line the holidays up in order of how they rank, I’m thinking Father’s Day is down the list somewhere. Let’s see…you have Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, … Continue reading →

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