Zen and the Art of K5YYZ

Bubble Beard

2010-11-12T21:50:00.000-06:00

Let me just hop in here...

2010-10-19T19:53:00.001-05:00

Cousins

2010-10-10T14:01:00.001-05:00

Nap time

2010-10-10T13:57:00.001-05:00

Weinermobile!

2010-10-09T05:19:00.001-05:00

Lieutenant Neil vs The Grizzly Bear

2010-09-30T12:51:00.000-05:00

Sliding

2010-09-20T18:24:00.001-05:00

Breakfast of Champions

2010-09-04T09:28:00.000-05:00

Olan watching a suspenseful episode of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood

2010-08-02T10:01:00.000-05:00

Iron Man and Spider Man Save the Day!

2010-07-27T18:14:00.000-05:00

Our Little Cowboy

2010-07-18T21:41:00.001-05:00

Olan In Hat

2010-07-18T09:01:00.000-05:00

Riding the Miniature Train

2010-07-17T13:29:00.000-05:00

It's the first time I have ever heard my son say, "It's so cool, Dad!"

2010-07-17T10:21:00.001-05:00

Had a quick simple little ride with Lethan and his toy robot.

Activity

Route:	Donkey Ride	Elev. Avg:	796 ft
Location:	Benbrook, TX,	Elev. Gain:	+0 ft
Date:	07/17/10	Up/Downhill:	[+157/-157]
Time:	09:35 AM	Difficulty:	2.6 / 5.0

Weather:
	89 F temp; 52% humidity
	94 F heat index; winds W 11 mph

Performance

Distance:	2.90 miles
Time:	0:19:11
Speed:	9.0 mph
Pace:	6' 40 /mi
Calories:	166

Elevation (ft)

Speed (mph)

Splits

Mile	Pace (min/mile)		Speed (mph)		Elevation Gain
Mile	actual	+/- avg	actual	+/- avg	Elevation Gain
1	6' 25	-0' 15	9.3	+0.3	-53 ft
2	6' 33	-0' 07	9.1	+0.1	+16 ft
end	6' 56	+0' 16	8.7	-0.3	+36 ft
Versus average of 9.0 mph

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I Like My Sponge Trains!

2010-07-16T19:53:00.001-05:00

Rebel

2010-07-16T16:36:00.000-05:00

Hiding Place Par Deux

2010-07-12T19:07:00.001-05:00

Hide and Seek

2010-07-12T19:04:00.001-05:00

Pool Party!

2010-07-10T16:28:00.000-05:00

Lethan and Natalie enjoying a dip in the pool.

A Little Reading Before Nap

2010-07-10T13:00:00.001-05:00

Army Men Battle

2010-07-10T11:18:00.000-05:00

Timeout In Walmart

2010-07-10T09:36:00.000-05:00

Parent/Teacher Conference

2010-07-08T08:42:00.001-05:00

Last night at church we experienced our first parent/teacher conference . Lethan pushed another child twice, and the teacher had to give him a timeout for each. Of course it was a bit embarrassing, but more so a reality check that we really need to step up our discipline at home.

Lethan has been more and more defiant; temper tantrums are becoming more and more common. Mentally, we have guidelines and a 'plan of action' to respond to certain behavior in certain ways, but sometimes those plans are not always conducive to the environment, especially away from home. It is even more difficult to follow through with consequences if his tantrum seems to be stepped up a notch (this one goes to 11).

In any case, we have our work cut out for us. Advice is welcome. Read any good books on discipline?

Someone Likes Their New Bike Trailer

2010-07-07T13:53:00.001-05:00

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Olanosaurus

2010-07-07T10:07:00.002-05:00

RAWR!!

Lethan and Papa Playing in the Dirt

2010-07-07T10:03:00.003-05:00

The perfect way to spend a 4th of July holiday!

Then and Now

2010-07-07T09:54:00.005-05:00

This is a picture of my dad, my brother, and me (I'm the littlest one) sitting on my uncle's new tractor.

Here is a picture of my 2 year old son sitting with my nephew, Wayne, on the same tractor about 35 years later. It doesn't look nearly as shiny, but it still runs!

Lethan Likes SpaghettiO's®

2010-07-07T09:24:00.000-05:00

Maiden Voyage!

2010-07-07T09:13:00.000-05:00

Almost Made It All the Way Home

2010-07-05T16:11:00.000-05:00

Date Night at Edelweiss German Restaurant, Fort Worth, TX

2010-06-25T19:26:00.001-05:00

23 Skidoo!

2010-06-06T22:27:00.000-05:00

No More Pictures in the Bath, Dad!

2010-04-19T19:28:00.000-05:00

Kiddo Spots the Easter Bunny

2010-03-17T10:09:00.000-05:00

Daddy Going to Work

2010-02-03T09:04:00.001-06:00

By Daddy!

Christmas 2009

2009-12-25T21:28:00.000-06:00

Runs in the family...

2009-12-16T20:41:00.000-06:00

Science & History Museum

2009-12-12T16:54:00.000-06:00

Fun With Trains

2009-12-12T11:11:00.000-06:00

Best Playground Ever

2009-11-27T18:34:00.001-06:00

Slide

2009-11-24T08:02:00.000-06:00

We've Been Warned

2009-11-24T07:59:00.000-06:00

Son - 1, TV - 0

2009-11-17T19:17:00.001-06:00

Another Hotel

2009-11-11T22:05:00.000-06:00

The Misadventures of MyMan, Episode 20

2009-11-09T19:53:00.000-06:00

Peek-a-boo at the Zoo

2009-11-07T20:02:00.000-06:00

Safety First

2009-10-31T09:45:00.001-05:00

He wanted to wear his construction hat too!

2009-10-27T17:09:00.000-05:00

Hardhats and Pingu

2009-10-18T08:01:00.001-05:00

Nap on the Carpet

2009-10-17T14:06:00.000-05:00

2009-10-17T13:19:00.000-05:00

Sipping coffee from my favorite mug

2009-10-10T08:11:00.000-05:00

Date Night

2009-10-07T08:54:00.000-05:00

Headed to the state fair!

2009-10-03T14:36:00.000-05:00

Weeee!

2009-09-29T20:27:00.001-05:00

Swinging on a beautiful afternoon!

Popcicle

2009-09-28T15:05:00.000-05:00

bestcamera.com

2009-09-28T14:53:00.000-05:00

Test.

Check Out My Sweet New Phone!

2008-09-03T10:16:00.000-05:00

Gosh! This phone is sweet! And it fits really well in the pocket of my parachute pants! I'm sooo turning in my BlackBerry now!

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Not for the squeamish!

2008-08-22T14:22:00.000-05:00

The Mannings should have really thought this one through. Fire your agents boys! Fire your agents!

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Gimme A Hug!

2008-08-13T22:01:00.001-05:00

Gimme A Hug!
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Good Morning

2008-08-11T09:11:00.000-05:00

No pictures or anything, just saying good morning. The little one didnt sleep well so we didn't either. Thank you, coffee.

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Look Who Found the TP!

2008-08-04T20:29:00.001-05:00

Look Who Found the TP!
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Last

2008-08-04T17:48:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I feel like I am the last one to leave the office....

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Captain D's Makes Me Sleepy

2008-08-03T12:44:00.000-05:00

Fish -n- Naps

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Lunch

2008-08-01T12:58:00.000-05:00

Running out to pick something up at the drive thru...

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Nothing Is Safe!

2008-07-31T17:05:00.001-05:00

Nothing Is Safe!
Originally uploaded by tgray04

He's finding all my wires! No matter how hard I try to hid them!

I Don't Want to Work...

2008-07-31T10:25:00.001-05:00

I Don't Want to Work...
Originally uploaded by tgray04

... I just want to bang on the drums all day!

Spotjots on the Bold

2008-07-30T20:32:00.000-05:00

Amazing rendering, really! it looks just like the real thing only tiny. Sorry for the poor image quality - I took it with my less than par Curve.

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He Found the Fire Place!

2008-07-30T16:43:00.001-05:00

He Found the Fire Place!
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Now I guess we will need to start telling him about Santa!

Ballpark Fun

2008-07-30T11:33:00.000-05:00

Baseball camp?

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I Likes Me Some Oatmeal!

2008-07-30T08:44:00.001-05:00

I Likes Me Some Oatmeal!
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Morning View

2008-07-28T09:05:00.000-05:00

The work day started out pretty packed. Waiting to go to my third appointment so I'm taking a bit of a break. Man, it's flat around here....

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Nannie Feeding the Little One

2008-07-26T11:43:00.001-05:00

Nannie Feeding the Little One
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Num num num!

Workin Workin

2008-07-23T12:03:00.001-05:00

Workin Workin
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Better get the job done so "the man" don't get me down!

Stone Arch Bridge

2008-07-23T09:52:00.000-05:00

Painting by Alexis Fournier (1865-1948)

Posted near: 0 LOU MENK DR, FORT WORTH TX 76131 US
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The Silver Penthouse

2008-07-23T09:00:00.000-05:00

This dining car was originally designed in 1948 for the Burlington Route Zephyr train. It now serves as a fixed restaurant and historical mark on the BNSF Railway campus.

Posted near: 0 LOU MENK DR, FORT WORTH TX 76131 US
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Running By FTW Harley Davidson

2008-07-23T07:16:00.000-05:00

Had to pick up a buddy on the way to work. had time to run by Starbucks on the way. Should have taken a picture there too.

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Gonna Getcha!

2008-07-22T15:26:00.001-05:00

Gonna Getcha!
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Getting Tired

2008-07-22T15:25:00.001-05:00

Getting Tired
Originally uploaded by tgray04

No more picture, please?

The Stare down!

2008-07-22T15:24:00.001-05:00

The Stare down!
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Lethan and Paw Paw

2008-07-22T15:22:00.001-05:00

Lethan and Paw Paw
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More of the Water Gardens

2008-07-22T15:21:00.001-05:00

More of the Water Gardens
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Water Gardens

2008-07-22T15:18:00.001-05:00

Water Gardens
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Is There Something On My Face?

2008-07-22T15:16:00.001-05:00

Is There Something On My Face?
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Mr. Patriotic

2008-07-22T15:13:00.001-05:00

Mr. Patriotic
Originally uploaded by tgray04

I Want Boxes For Christmas

2008-07-22T15:12:00.001-05:00

I Want Boxes For Christmas
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Boxes are AMAZING!!!!

Come On In! The Water's Fine

2008-07-22T15:08:00.001-05:00

Come On In! The Water's Fine
Originally uploaded by tgray04

First Time Swimming

2008-07-22T15:06:00.001-05:00

First Time Swimming
Originally uploaded by tgray04

I'm Crawling...

2008-07-22T15:04:00.001-05:00

I'm Crawling...
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...even if it's backwards!

I Love Me Some Food!

2008-07-22T15:01:00.001-05:00

I Love Me Some Food!
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CRACKERS!!!!!

2008-07-22T15:00:00.001-05:00

CRACKERS!!!!!
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Steve Erwin

2008-07-22T14:53:00.001-05:00

Steve Erwin
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Oi!

Ready for Nascar!

2008-07-22T14:52:00.001-05:00

Ready for Nascar!
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Ready for the races!

Absence

2008-07-22T14:47:00.001-05:00

.....makes the heart grow fonder? You know, I don't know. I just know I've been really busy. Not too busy I guess to send a note or two to the old blog, but my interest in it comes and goes. Sometimes I honestly forget its there. Get distracted.

So I'm going to send a few pics now. Maybe catch up for the last six months. Forgive me. We hope to do better in the future.

Lethan and Audrey

2008-07-22T14:37:00.001-05:00

Lethan and Audrey
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Serious business!

One Cute 3 Month Old!

2008-02-22T09:47:00.001-06:00

One Cute 3 Month Old!
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Come See Me Santa!

2007-12-24T13:27:00.001-06:00

Come See Me Santa!
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Merry Christmas!

2007-12-11T16:30:00.000-06:00

Smiley

2007-11-08T09:27:00.001-06:00

Smiley
Originally uploaded by tgray04

Good Morning

2007-11-02T05:36:00.000-05:00

Hello all. Well, we are rounding on the end of day two here at the hospital. Its funny, we were sitting here trying to figure our how long we have been here and it took several attempts at counting to come to our conclusion. This inability to think straight is, of course, caused by our amazing lack of sleep. Everyone warned me to sleep while I could. I wish I had slept more before!

But for the most part, we are all doing really well. Its amazing how your body can function on such a deprivation.

[pause]

I got to hold my little one for a few minutes after he ate and we changed him. Couldn't resist the opportunity.

So to continue, baby and mommy are doing well. So is daddy. We are slowly learning little tricks to help him feel more at ease and to help him eat better. One thing that is interesting though - every shift change you get a whole new set of recommendations for how to take care of him. Often they contradict each other. All of our nurses (except for one) have been amazing - very helpful and encouraging!

We may be taking Lethan home today. Mommy and baby's doctor will be visiting and will let us know a little later. We are looking forward to getting back home. Its impossible to sleep or rest here with all of the continued distractions. Our room is right across from the nurse's station, so all day and night you can hear them talking and paging people. Home will be nice and quite. Of course, then we have the opportunity to introduce the little one to his two little puppies who are eager to meet him!