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My Blog about stuff – family, sports, travel, and cooking.

My blog is almost like my journal. I keep track of my kids’ various activities, from Taekwondo to Soccer to Band. I also spend time writing about our various travels, whether to family or one of the many soccer events we attend. You might also find a good recipe, or two!

i’m happiest at the soccer field

I was sitting in my chair waiting for a soccer game to start. One of Devin’s many games. I’ve been realizing so many times lately how these types of games will be ending soon. His dreams are taking him away from here. Whether that’s in Europe, MLS, or somewhere else, we won’t be watching him…

The Antler Pride Marching band 2024

Marching Band season was a complete whirlwind this year. Invitational performance at Deer Creek, marching contest at Mustang, state marching contest in Broken Arrow, ending with a stellar performance at BOA. Let’s take a look! High School Football Games Deer Creek Invitational, Mustang Competition…

the importance of team sports

I played sports in High School. Well, I ran track. 100 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, and the mile relay. Those were my main events. Ran the 400 meter hurdles in college. Ok, it’s kind of a me-type sport. But, the points count toward the team points so we’ll consider it a team sport! I…

Food Edition: Loaded Potato Soup

We love potato soup! It’s a staple for Fall and Winter here in Oklahoma. It’s rich and creamy and fills you up. Loaded potato soup is the perfect comfort food!…

Food Edition: Egg Bites

I love the egg bites you find at places like Starbucks. But the cost far outweighs that love! So when I stumbled across this recipe for Egg Bites on Facebook, I thought I’d give it a try. Though my blender wasn’t big enough, it really worked and tasted great! Can’t wait to try…

New School Year! 2024 – 2025

It’s crazy to think that it’s already a new school year. Feels like just yesterday we were ending last school year. Devin – Junior Nope. Not ready for that one. Can’t believe he’s a Junior this year. Time really does fly. Fast. Braden – 6th Grade They just…

Food Edition: Hashbrown Casserole

We’re always looking for cheap and easy ways to get a good breakfast. Since we’re always on the go and running out the door, this hashbrown casserole is perfect for those crazy mornings…

Food Edition: Chicken Kebabs

We were trying to vary our routine. Chicken is common on our menus. So why not do something a little different? I got some chicken breasts and a variety of vegetables, and even some pineapple! I didn’t have a teriyaki marinade, so I made something similar using a few ingredients I had at home…

Food Edition: Blackberry Jam

So, my mom has a blackberry bush in her yard and uses the plethora of blackberries to create jam. Oh, it is so, so good! You can use it on biscuits, toast, pancakes, and waffles. The possibilities are endless! And the biscuits are homemade, too, from my mother-in-law, Laura Ulmer. She uses Pioneer…