A boy and his dog

Dara was home early today, so Whiskey waited at the door patiently for Gabe to get home from school. 

A Great Kid

I had an incredibly proud moment on Saturday evening.  As we all know, you won't find a 6 year-old more competitive, or more sports-minded than Gabe.  His soccer team played a great team on Saturday morning, and lost 3-1.  Later that evening, we were at Gabe and Dara's school for their Fall Festival.  As we were leaving the school event, Gabe saw a kid who was on the other team he'd played-against earlier that day.  We're walking out of the school door, and Gabe sees this kid and yells, "Hey Steffon, you played great today!"  I immediately grabbed Gabe and told him how proud I was of him.  Great combination -- on the field Gabe wants to win more than anyone else out there; after the game, he respects the kids on the other team (even an opponent who had beaten Gabe's team).

Morning entertainment

Brother and sister. 

Go UVA!

Gabe and Dad watching he UVA football game at a local sports bar/restaurant. 

Fall Ball

Gabe stayed after his soccer game to watch the next game, on a nice Fall morning. 

Lost his first tooth

My oldest child lost his first tooth today. These kids are growing-up fast, which means I'm getting old!

Green Bay Packers

Gabe's Halloween costume. 

At the Pumpkin Patch

It's that time of year!