Why do we take bowling so seriously?  By "we" I don't just mean my family.  Look around the alley next time you are there.  Everyone is cussing or throwing their arms up in the air in frustration.  It's as if... more please

Sadly, I have passed the AWFUL red cheek gene on to ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi..  It is a horrible fate to have everyone know when you are excited or embarrassed.  Just ask my brother.  He still can't ask a girl out on a... more please

  KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age: 14
"Special" Qualities: Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities: The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries.’s "promotion ceremony" was really sweet.  I confess I cried a tear or two.  This photo looks like he is saying, “HOLY CRAP, I did it!”   Right after graduation, we hit the road.  After a long day of driving, Keenan... more please

  This morning we are leaving for a week long vacation in Park City.  KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age: 14
"Special" Qualities: Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities: The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries. has a lacrosse tournament there this coming weekend so we decided to make a family trip out of it.  We are renting the cutest house that... more please

This weekend after KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age: 14
"Special" Qualities: Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities: The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries.'s lacrosse game a friend of his came home with us. The 30 minutes in the car with the two boys was a teenage parents dream come true. Both boys talked to me for the entire time... more please

Finally, the new site is here.  As you navigate your way through, don't hesitate to contact me with any odd things you come across, we will get them fixed straight away. Be sure to sign up for the Ooph Newsletter,... more please

  I write about my teenage son, KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age: 14
"Special" Qualities: Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities: The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries., a lot because having a teenager is a journey into a place that takes your breath.  Sometimes in a way that brings you to your knees in tears of frustration and hurt and... more please

  Yesterday NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 12
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum. was playing Xbox and ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. was “playing” next to him.  That means he has a controller that isn’t plugged in and he thinks he is the other guy playing against Noah.  Taking a page from his brother, he... more please