The Awesomest weekend

Saturday saw a fantastic lacrosse Jamboree, 4 20 minute games. Ian was at a birthday party with a babysitter, so Mel, Reagan and I could enjoy the day. Reagan played so well. She was extremely tough on defense, shutting down one opponent with a fierce stand off on the crease with Reagan preventing the girl from shooting. It was incredible.

I was almost thrown off the field a few times by the refs. Seems I get a bit excited.

Ian had a great time at his party and brought home a pirate sword which has gotten him into more trouble...

Sat night we had everyone over for Reagans graduation/mels bday/ fathersday celebration. I made spicy pineapple smoked ribs and chicken satays. Not very many leftovers.

We went to Six Flags for fatherday with Rob. We had a blast and since it was "Latin Day" we fit right in. Well, ok, Rob and I stood out a bit, but that is nothing new. Reagan went on everything I did and was a lot less afraid. All the girly screams could be traced right back to me.

Hands down the best ride was the lazy river tube ride. We all went at once, each on our own tubes and just floated. Quality family time. I am trying to figure out how to build one around the perimeter of my yard.

pics to follow...

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todays survey

Since you all have done so well with the past two surveys I've taken ( another shirt slogan for Dad and do you get full eating salad or just bored ), here is another: If you eat, say, a bag full of fortune cookies - and I am not saying I have - do they all come true or just a first/last rule? Do they all negate if you eat more than one? Anyone? Bueller?

And now we are One!!!!

Who would have thought: you would keep reading after day 3? I would keep writing after day 2? (see http://robertwmason.blogspot.com/ for reference) that you would get anything out of this? that I would get anything out of this? that I would make 250 posts into this thing..? And "get" I did. Last month, I signed my first contract for a writing position (in my free time) with a Rhode Island magazine. I used many excerpts from my blog as samples and they dug it, enough to want to pay me. I am very excited about that. A big thank you to all of you that keep reading that misadventures of my family, friends and I. The journey thus far has been fun and giving you a bird-eye view into our lives is weirdly fun. At first it was like walking around naked, now I am a full fledged nudist; so to speak. In looking back over the first year, I live like a king. Sometimes all it takes is a bit of reflection to see how good you've got it. Usually this hits me on business trips and ...

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