Category Archives: Embarrassing

Embarrassing

I Cry Alone

I’m a man. Which means I’m supposed to be the strong one, the one that is the rock, the one that others can turn to if they need “lifting up.” And I like to think I do a fairly good … Continue reading

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Bowling With The Kids

You’ve never seen kids go so “hog-wild” just because they knocked over 1 bowling pin. That’s right, with the college boy back in town, we took all 6 of the kids to the alley for some fun. Even though we … Continue reading

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Jeff’s Wild Story

I took Erik, Ricky and Jack and Chloe (the boys 4 year-old twins) to Wal-Mart to get some ice-cream as a reward for being so good and as we were leaving Ricky leaned in towards the cashier (a man) and … Continue reading

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Tattooed and Pestered

Just a heads up for those of you with many tattoos… If you decide to head to the pool and wear a bikini and Ricky is anywhere nearby, prepare to get asked way-too-many-questions, have him describe what HE thinks your … Continue reading

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Statues Beware

It seems statues are a good source of fun – especially since they can’t fight back. You heard that right – at the park yesterday each and every statue got a well-deserved (in Ricky’s mind) noogie from Ricky – even … Continue reading

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Earth, Wind and FiRicky

He must be a performer at heart with the way he “rocked the house.” That’s right, last week Ricky was invited to participate in a music concert with his class at school. We had no idea until we showed up … Continue reading

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Ricky’s New Collar

Thanks to a friend, the boys got a new toy. It’s one of those twistable tri-pods. Annette probably never imagined that Ricky would decide it looked like a “dog shock-collar” HERE and now anytime someone walks by him and says, … Continue reading

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“WHOA!” Said the Dentist

Ricky went to get his teeth cleaned a few days ago and something happened that I thought was kinda silly. No I’m not laughing at his bad teeth – that’s not what happened. His teeth are in surprisingly good condition … Continue reading

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As If People in Wal-Mart Aren’t Awkward Enough Already

A trip to Wal-Mart can present a few different – sometimes awkward – results for our family. Especially when Erik and Ricky come along – and when they are, let’s just say, A BIT HYPER. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this … Continue reading

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A Legacy of Lunacy

So it seems Erik and Ricky’s younger siblings – twins – one boy and one girl – have now decided to join in the fun. You hope for the best when you have twins – maybe they’ll be REALLY smart … Continue reading

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The Boys New Friend, Bo.

As Erik (12) and Ricky (9) mature not only are they bigger and stronger, but now they are eating us out of house and home. One additional side effect of their “growing up” is a bit less pleasing – big … Continue reading

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