Tag Archives: Christopher

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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A New Driver In The House

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Alan

16 years I’ve been driving this kid around. When he was an infant, I strapped him into his car seat and listened to him screaming when we bought a new Ford Explorer (I wanted to pull the car over and … Continue reading →

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Playing (Or Not Playing) The Game

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Alan

Many moons ago, on a planet far, far away…I used to play basketball for Rosecrans and Philo schools. It seems like forever ago and…it kind of was. At Philo we played in a gym called “The Pit” because, well…it WAS … Continue reading →

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Facebook Conversations

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Alan

Every now & then I get into a discussion with my kids and feel the urge to share it with my Facebook friends. A friend recommended that I write them down and put them in a book. While this SOUNDS … 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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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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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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Field Of Dreams…Er…I Mean Corn

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Alan

Field Of Dreams? Or…the Bulldogs Of The Corn? You pick… View on Path

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Ballin’

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Alan

Ready to go! – at Walnut Hills High School After several years of not finding a good team for Christopher to play on, Stephanie discovered the Ohio Ballstars, a group of dedicated coaches and volunteers who work on the fundamentals … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Elementary…

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Alan

The 2014 graduating 6th grade class of Beechwood! All 104 of ’em… – at Beechwood High school

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12 Years Old & Counting

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Alan

12 years? You GOTTA be kidding me? It’s been 12 years since this young man made an appearance into our lives and he is every bit the person I want him to be. He’s smart, kind, has a great personality … Continue reading →

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Shooting Jumpers

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Alan

So basketball season is winding down and now baseball is kicking its way into gear. Christopher has stated that this might be his last season of baseball. After 5 years of playing, it’s not his favorite sport and he is … Continue reading →

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Rough Couple Of Weeks

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Alan

Some say that bad things happen in threes. If that is true…then Christopher should be well on his way to having his life pick up here at any moment because, here lately? He can’t get a break. It all started … Continue reading →

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Spartans Thru The Years

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Alan

This past weekend, our beloved Spartans lost a heartbreaker semifinal to Ludlow to end the season for the Spartan Juniors and possibly end their careers playing for the organization. Despite there being an option of a Senior team for next … Continue reading →

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