tales from a far-land

In February, Lookout Mountain Elementary School hosted a couple of fun events for their students.  The first was a Fun Run.  This was a running fundraiser promoted by the school's booster club.  Every class competed against each other to raise money for the school.  The goal for each kid was to run 25-35 laps. Both of my kids surpassed this goal.  Madilyn ran 50+ laps and Aiden ran 40+ laps.  The counting got a little lousey-goosey by the end.  Even though it was a dusty affair, I am so glad that I was able to support my kids on the day of the event. Madilyn and her classmate holding their class flag Aiden's Turn In honor of Valentine's Day, Lookout Mountain Elementary held a Father/Daughter "Sweetheart" Dance on February 29, 2020.  Madilyn was so excited!  Her date took her to Moon Valley Country Club before the dance for dinner.  Then, they headed over to the dance at the school.  Josh even bought Ma...

Last year, when I found out that Neil Diamond would be touring Phoenix this August, I knew I had to take my dad to this concert.  So, as soon as they went on sale, I purchased two tickets to give Dad as a Christmas present.  It was an awesome Daddy-Daughter date!  We started our evening with dinner at Durant's, an upscale, old-school chophouse, in downtown Phoenix.  We both agreed that we wished we could have had one martini more before we headed to the concert.  The concert was amazing.  I was surprised how many Neil Diamond songs that I actually knew.  All but one, maybe.  Dad had a blast.  He sang and danced to every song.  I loved watching him.  He was in his element.  It is definitely a night I will not forget any time soon. Dad and I at Durant's Concert Time   Dad and I during the show While my Dad and I were at the show, Josh and Madi had there own Daddy-Daughter Date Night. Their night starte...