Families of the Lounge

[Big Man]

The entire family, excepting one daughter and a two month-old grandchild, on a family hike last week. It is the rare occasion that we can all get together at the same time anymore, much less get together for a eight mile hike in the mountains.

 

[Fading Fast]

Big Man, great looking family. And you look part of the guiding patriarch.

 

[Big Man]

Big Man, great looking family. And you look part of the guiding patriarch.

Thanks. I'm right proud of my children and grandchildren.

As to "guiding patriarch", that was my Dad's position. It came natural to him. I, on the other hand, need a map.

 

[Babydoll]

Yesterday we reached another milestone with Lily - we registered her for Kindergarten. She was so excited to be at the school that she asked for a tour to see her classroom. A PTA parent volunteer took us on the tour, and we met Lily's potential teacher. The teacher commented that she found Lily's desire to explore her new surroundings, and the bravery she showed to be impressive. On the one hand, I am so excited to see the awesome person my kid is becoming. I am very proud of her. But, on the other hand... she's my baby, and my buddy. I'll miss her when she's at school. I see volunteer hours in my future.

 

[1mach1]

Peking Duck Pavilion.

 

[Big Man]

Yesterday we reached another milestone with Lily - we registered her for Kindergarten. She was so excited to be at the school that she asked for a tour to see her classroom. A PTA parent volunteer took us on the tour, and we met Lily's potential teacher. The teacher commented that she found Lily's desire to explore her new surroundings, and the bravery she showed to be impressive. On the one hand, I am so excited to see the awesome person my kid is becoming. I am very proud of her. But, on the other hand... she's my baby, and my buddy. I'll miss her when she's at school. I see volunteer hours in my future.

My little granddaughter will be in kindergarten next year. That thought is more "traumatic" to me than it was (by far) with any of my own children.

 

[hatsRme]

What a fantastic photo, Harv! Just SUPER.

Babydoll a big mazel tov is in order for you, but really for Lily! Stand back, she's about to launch, and before you know it, she'll be visiting college campuses! Congrats, M'dear!

BIG MAN!! You, sir, are my hero. All the goodness of your group hike, together time, etc. is eclipsed by the dress code you maintain for the activity. Not only superbly hatted, but you wear a tie...?! TOTALLY impressive, man. I need to up my game out there!

 

[Big Man]

Peking Duck Pavilion.

Looks like a fun family outing.

 

[jamespowers]

Peking Duck Pavilion.

The flame on the volcano drink went out?

 

[dh66]

The flame on the volcano drink went out?

Noooooooooo!!!!!!!

Looks like an awesome night out Harv. Haven't had duck and tiki drinks in a good while around here.

 

[Big Man]

... BIG MAN!! You, sir, are my hero. All the goodness of your group hike, together time, etc. is eclipsed by the dress code you maintain for the activity. Not only superbly hatted, but you wear a tie...?! TOTALLY impressive, man. I need to up my game out there!

Thanks.

 

[1mach1]

Thanks guys. It was a good time. Sadly, the flame went out way to soon. They used to burn forever!

 

[hatsRme]

First post in this thread, appropriately, my first grandson, Jonah. I can only hope he'll continue to wear ties.

 

[dh66]

Handsome fella!! Congrats Charlie!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Cutey Pie

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks, gents. You're both excellent judges!!

 

[gear-guy]

New pics of my granddaughter while in Denver last week. My wife also holding her in one pic.

 

[dh66]

What a cutie! She is getting so big.

 

[gear-guy]

What a cutie! She is getting so big.

Yes she is but what fun! Thanks

 

[AtomicEraTom]

The better half and I on Christmas.

My Buddy Fred, and I.