Since Primo has invented games like chess and begged each day to go back to Director’s Park to play on the chess boards left out each day we thought it was time to get a chess board of our own. … Continue reading →

Last month the boys got to spend some time with their cousin and we got some quality time with him and his mom. We had a great time with them here but the best part was watching the three boys … Continue reading →

Here in Portland we have been in full on wintery mix for the last two weeks. Sometimes it snows, other times it rains, but it’s always cold. Each morning I have to get one or both of the boys to … Continue reading →

Long road trips were a family tradition while I was growing up and our family would play “My Grandfather’s Store” whenever we were out on the open road. The game is a variation of 20 questions where someone while start … Continue reading →

This month I’ve taken over as the class room liaison for the Kindergarten class at Primo’s school and taken the opportunity to help in the class one day a week. Since Segundo is such a great kid he gets to … Continue reading →

This picture above shows the faint scratch that Segundo had under his right eye. The filter from Instagram lightened bright red line that I first noticed some 30 minutes after he had hurt himself. If Primo had done this the … Continue reading →

Dads are passing on their love of Tech as much as they are passing on their love of sports. Geek dads are cooler than they were in the past and kids are picking up new technology faster and faster. I … Continue reading →

Here in Portland we have some great musicians making music for kids and the young at heart. One of our favorites is Mo Phillips and his perpetual Support Your Local Dad Tour. Mo is releasing a new album, called Monster … Continue reading →

Primo dancing to the Popinski Podcast in preparation for opening night. Watch ESPN 2 tonight at 6:30 Pacific 9:30 Eastern to see some great displays and singing.

This past week the Portland Timbers hosted a pre-season tournament with three other teams. Our season tickets allowed us into the six games in seven days and it was a great way to get ready for the regular season opened … Continue reading →