Category Archives: Family Life

This “Last” Will Be Special

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Alan

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West Coast Vacation 2019

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Alan

This year for our summer family vacation, we headed out west to San Francisco and La La Land. While I kinda wanted to go to Seattle (my favorite town), we thought maybe we could do that at another point because … Continue reading →

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A Very Good Year

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Alan

Wow. I mean…when I look back at this past year, 2018 might go down as one of the best in my life. As I sit here, trying to remember all that happened, I found I had to write them down … Continue reading →

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March Madness 2018

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Alan

This year for the Madness, I found myself following the eventual national champion,  Villanova Wildcats, throughout the tournament! In Pittsburgh, Nova easily took out Radford in the 1st Round then romped on Alabama in the 2nd. Moving on to Boston … Continue reading →

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Another State Championship!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Alan

Winning a state football title ain’t easy. And winning it twice in 2 consecutive years is almost impossible. But this year’s Beechwood team did it, blowing out their opponent, Raceland, 41-0 in Lexington, KY. Christopher was more of a part … 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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New York City…Summer 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Alan

If it’s Ava’s birthday then we MUST be up to something…right? This year, we all piled into a Delta regional jet and hightailed it up to New York City for a long weekend. And trust me when I tell you…it … Continue reading →

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Ribbons Galore

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Alan

For the first time, after a couple years of horseback training, my daughter signed up to participate in a riding competition. It’s been a while coming and she’s not overly competitive so I was pleasantly surprised when she decided she … Continue reading →

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The Teenage Years Are Upon Us

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Alan

Well…it had to happen eventually. Today, my first born turns 13. THIRTEEN. This obviously means that we will now have an entirely new slate of things to worry about. Funny…when you have a baby, everyone remarks at how fast time … Continue reading →

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Grammy

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Alan

Today, October 1, 2014, we laid to rest my mother-in-law, Kathleen Edmunds. She passed away on Friday at 11:27am in hospice here in northern Kentucky. Rest in peace Grammy. We all love you and we will miss you very much… … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Summer 2014

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Alan

  Well…so there ya go. ANOTHER summer come & gone. It seems the summer months FLY by and if you blink…they’re over. It was a great summer this year with trips to Denver and Cedar Point. We visited Grandma & … Continue reading →

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Birthday Trip To Cedar Point

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Alan

It’s been YEARS since I’ve been to the amusement park to the north. Actually…it’s been 28 years. The last time I found myself at Cedar Point, I was 18 and my high school class took our senior class trip up … Continue reading →

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Taking Orders!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Alan

When in Zanesville, get some frozen custard! Ask for Normandy! Service with a smile! 😀 – at Whit’s Frozen Custard of Zanesville View on Path

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The Old Folks

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Alan

The old folks in the family… – at Grandma & Grandpa Layton’s House View on Path

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Bawk, Bawk

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Alan

Meeting Bawk The Chicken – at Grandma & Grandpa Layton’s House View on Path

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