I’m trying this again…sorry for the lull in activity

I’ve been seriously neglecting my blog. I’m saying now that I will try to do better. But only time will tell. Check back and see if I can actually commit to keeping this thing more current.

WOW!!!

DJ took a great picture of me and my boy in Central Park.  She does amazing work.

Amphitheater reopens in Starcke Park

Most of you had no idea this even existed.  It was originally built in the 80s before weeds took it over.  It was uncovered several years ago — only to again be taken over by overgrown weeds.  The city of Seguin on Tuesday unveiled the new and improved amphitheater on the east side of Starcke Park.  It’s beautiful!  A great job done by parks department officials.  Go check it out.  It’s located just outside of the fence on the backside of the Wave Pool.

It’s stinkin’ cold

I often joke each year that “winter will be on a Tuesday this year.” Our mild winters have spoiled us, but we are about to get a dose of REAL winter weather, and I want to make sure you are really prepared.

The National Weather Service says an artic front will push temperatures into the teens and 20s for the next few days, with daytime highs expected only into the 30s.

The NWS is offering these tips to help you during this cold snap:

PIPES…TO PREVENT OUTDOOR PIPES FROM FREEZING AND BURSTING…WRAP THEM WITH INSULATION OR LAYERS OF OLD NEWSPAPER…AND ALLOW THE FAUCETS TO DRIP SLOWLY.

PLANTS…PROTECT TENDER VEGETATION BY MOVING IT INDOORS OR TO A WARMER PLACE…OR COVER IT WITH A BLANKET. BE SURE TO REMOVE THE BLANKET IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUNRISE IN THE MORNING.

PETS…PROVIDE A WARM PLACE…AS WELL AS FOOD AND WATER…FOR OUTDOOR PETS…OR BRING THEM INDOORS. BE SURE TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF WARMTH FOR LIVESTOCK THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE FREEZING TEMPERATURES.

PEOPLE…BE SURE TO DRESS IN LAYERS OF CLOTHING IF VENTURING OUTDOORS. MAKE SURE THAT THE ELDERLY OR INFIRM HAVE A WARM PLACE TO SLEEP.

HEATING…CLOSELY FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS WHEN USING KEROSENE OR SPACE HEATERS…AND BE SURE TO KEEP THESE DEVICES AWAY FROM FURNITURE…DRAPES…OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MAY EASILY CATCH FIRE IN YOUR HOME. DO NOT USE PROPANE OR CHARCOAL GRILLS OR YOUR STOVE TO HEAT YOUR HOME…AS THESE WILL CAUSE A DEADLY BUILDUP OF CARBON MONOXIDE…OR MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Me and my little princess

While big brother, Carter, was running around on the playground in Starcke Park (west), Addie and I enjoyed a sunny afternoon under the trees.

Wow! Have you seen the progress made on the Walnut Branch Project?

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Santa and I are tight

Yes, I’ve been a very good boy.  Santa stops by our KWED/Seguin Daily News food and toy drive on Friday.

2010 Holiday Stroll Parade

Dr. Robert Vogel, interim president at Texas Lutheran University, was among those participating in the parade.

Members of the Mighty Matador Marching Band perform at the parade Thursday night in downtown Seguin.

Seguin High School Starsteppers are decked out in their holiday gear.

"Lucky" the bulldog and cheerleaders from Texas Lutheran University help to pump up the crowd Thursday night.

One of the many peewee football teams to participate in the parade this year.

I just thought this was a cool shot.

Here's one of the many entries in this year's parade.

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Between the turkey, sides and football, I hope that each of us is able to spend some time reflecting on the many reasons that we have to be thankful this year. I know there have been a number challenges in my family this year, but I feel so blessed and so filled with joy that I will be able to spend this holiday with my family. I’ll miss my mother and father, but my sister, my wife and my kids are committed to starting some new family traditions this year.

I hope that you and your family have a great Thanksgiving. Enjoy them, because things can change in the blink of an eye.

You wish you were this cool!

Me and my best friends, Kevin and Michael, showing how cool we were as part of the Willowridge High School Class of 1985.