AlmondIce Blog http://www.almondice.com/blog Family Memories and Geek stuff to share... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:59:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Why hockey coaches should wear face shields http://www.almondice.com/blog/2010/02/23/why-hockey-coaches-should-wear-face-shields/ http://www.almondice.com/blog/2010/02/23/why-hockey-coaches-should-wear-face-shields/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:59:52 +0000 curtis http://www.almondice.com/blog/2010/02/23/why-hockey-coaches-should-wear-face-shields/ Last night during my peewee practice I was being a big tough defender during warm-ups.  The player did a backhand scoop of the puck and BAM.  Soon after, I noticed a big pool of blood in my hand and on the ice and the end result is 5 stitches and some pretty good bruising.  Needless to say, I will be buying a shield before my next practice.

Day after pictures for your enjoyment…

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]]> http://www.almondice.com/blog/2010/02/23/why-hockey-coaches-should-wear-face-shields/feed/ 1 Enjoying the new Leander Skate Park http://www.almondice.com/blog/2010/01/16/leander_skate_park/ http://www.almondice.com/blog/2010/01/16/leander_skate_park/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:24:51 +0000 curtis http://www.almondice.com/blog/?p=416 During the Christmas break we got a chance to play at the new Leander Skate Park. Krystal had a blast riding her scooter in a lap formation around the skate park. Krystal also spent some time in the bowl and learned how to balance herself on the walls. Ryan spent most of the time in the bowl and learned how to drop-in.

Of course I just had to help Ryan learn how to drop-in from my Clown Ramp days in Dallas but I have to admit the kid picked up dropping a lot quicker than I ever did.

Krystal enjoying the skate park

Ryan learning to drop-in

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He got real excited and said, “Hey mommy look at this great toilet paper holder.”

Ryan’s Toilet Paper Holder

We all had a good laugh and let him know it was a wine rack :-)

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]]> http://www.almondice.com/blog/2009/11/18/uhh-ohh-time-for-a-new-car/feed/ 1 Water in Face http://www.almondice.com/blog/2009/11/08/water-in-face/ http://www.almondice.com/blog/2009/11/08/water-in-face/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:11:13 +0000 curtis http://www.almondice.com/blog/?p=397 This summer we had a chance to go visit Grandma and Grandpa in Okmulgee. During this visit Grandpa got his boat working so we took the boat out for a quick trip around the lake which the kids enjoyed. But the highlight of the event was Grandpa allowing the kids (me too) to ride in the back of the truck on the way back to the house.

The kids were singing and pretending to be dogs but the funniest part was when Krystal decided she wanted to try to spit water out of her mouth.

The video below best describes what she learned :-)

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Oh, Ryan was a speaker and a member of the choir and did a great job as well :-)

Krystal’s Speaking Part Action

Krystal enjoying her dancing part

Krystal with a big finish….

Ryan acting scared in his speaking part….

Ryan in the choir…

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It appears that mowing season is over but, Krystal got a chance behind the mower last week to finish the season.

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Richard’s 300 yard shot:

Jeanee’s killer accurate shot:

Ryan Killing the dirt! (I mean the ball :-) )

Me, putting a nasty slice on the ball!!!

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