Category: Cool Stuff

Trying To Get The Grill Going?

This weekend there have been and will be many guys out there trying to get the grill going. Inevitably there will be those who can simply look at the grill and the flames leap to life and then there are those of us, who do everything according to the instructions and still do not get…

Teach Them Diligently DC Trek…Day 2.0

There have been few things in life that really impress me. But I must admit that the Teach Them Diligently Convention this year in Washington, DC has done just that! From the beautiful surroundings of the Gaylord Hotel and Resort, the perfect weather, the outstanding speakers and the awesome children’s program, I will say that I am in awe.

Thank you!

THANK YOU!

I just wanted to take a moment and tell you THANK YOU!! This Husband of a Homeschooling Mom has been trying to give a shout out to, help along the way, and let other Husbands of Homeschooling Mom’s out there know that you are not alone for almost 1 year.

The Expert

There are many things that I have to do as an engineer at seem impossible. Many times these are the people who I get the honor of working with. It is as though one of my project meetings have just been recorded.

Let’s Meet Penny…

Today I received the privilege to be a guest blogger on another site. I ask that you be so kind to head over to MeetPenny.com and check out the blog post on the Teach Them Diligently Men’s Breakfast. While you are doing that go ahead and look through her site and check out all that she…

Is This Your Life Dad?

Dads (and moms out there), Do you live life? Are you there in the moment when it is happening? Or, are you like this video shows? It is nice to have moments captured for us to look at later on in life. However, we can spend way to much time capturing the moment instead of…

Mini Matchstick Gun…Oh Yeah!

Guys, are you looking for something to do with your kids? Well here is something that we will be doing this week in our house! *WARNING* This does involve sharp sticks, knives, drill bits, razors, matches and fire. Don’t do something stupid like burn down a house or put your eye out! *WARNING*

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Happy Birthday

As I woke up early this morning, I woke up in a house with two kids ages ten and up! My second son, Ethan, has turned 10 today. I look back over the years at his life, and it brings a happiness to me that only a parent can feel.

Year In Review

Year In Review

As of today I have survived a full 7 months in the blogging world, wrote 150 post (including this one), and learned that a whiteboard = a happy wife!  All in all it has been a great year!  I have found many new friends and heard from others from many years ago.  But when I stop and look back over the past year, what was the top five post that you, the reader, found most interesting?  Well, let’s take a look.

Men’s Breakfast

Todd Friel at the Men's Breakfast

Yep, I am talking food guys. Not only am I talking good food, I am also talking spiritual food. This year at the Teach Them Diligently Convention Men’s Breakfast Todd Friel of Wretched will be speaking. This will be a great way to start out your day.