Family Happenings

School Pictures 2011-2012.

Kirk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:42:11 +0000

Here are the school pictures for the kids taken this fall 2011.

Recent Videos

Kirk — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:44:39 +0000

We have a lot of recent videos of the kids that have been posted to Kirk's Vimeo account.

Alex's Math Magic

Josh's Preschool Graduation

Alex's Ballet Recital

Still proud of our DAWGS

Kirk — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:18:01 +0000

Even after the poor shooting performance in the National Championship Game, this family is still proud of an amazing 2 year run by the Butler Bulldogs! Thanks to all of the team, especially the seniors, who continue to make us proud to be Butler alum.

#GoDawgs

Memorial Video - Edith Siebenthal

Kirk — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:49:14 +0000

School news

Kirk — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:05:08 +0000

Well, the kids have been in school for about 5 weeks and the kids have plenty to keep them busy. Anthony's first weeks adjusting to middle school life has taught him that he needs to stay organized. He is currently working on his science fair project, which he is looking at building materials and their reaction to tsunamis. His summary is due tomorrow, which he is sitting and typing right now. The cool thing about the project is that the teaching assistant in the course is a student at UF in the sciences and might have access to a wave machine for Anthony to do his experiment. He likes most of his courses and has learned the importance of showing his work in his advanced math course.

Alex has started in the gifted program in second grade. Right now, this means that she is being pulled for a more advanced math, with additional problems and a bit more advanced concepts. She loves it because she has several friends in that class with her. Many of which came to her birthday party this last weekend.

We put Joshua in prekindergarten this year to fine tune motor skill issues and to continue to work on his maturity. His reading skills may be the best at that age of the three, and is starting to show his predilection to use his left hand for cutting and writing.

All in all, a great start to the year.

School's almost back in

Kirk — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:28:27 +0000

Well, it is almost time for the kids to start another school year. My, how time has flown by. It seems like they just got out of school, but it is now time to go back. With trips to the Domincan Republic and Indiana (along with Anthony's trip to DC), the summer has just flown by. Anthony is excited to start 6th grade, and was able to meet his teachers for the most part (except for the schedule change that has already occurred). Changing classrooms will not be a major issue for him.

Alex was able to meet her teacher today. She was so excited to both meet her, and to see all of her "friends" today. She is so ready for Monday to come where she gets to be on her own for a while.

Josh still has 2 weeks before his preschool starts, and meets his teachers on September 2nd. Even though he turns 5 on Sunday and is smart as a whip, he still needs to learn much before ready for school. Probably just means that he will be ahead when he starts Kindergarten next year.

Dominican Trip

Kirk — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:29:03 +0000

We returned from Dominican Republic late on Tuesday after traveling down to Punta Cana for Nicole's 20th high school reunion. There were about 15-20 people from Nicole's class in attendance, and all seemed to have a good time. We were at an all inclusive resort for the first time as a family. The kids loved it. All the food they could choose to eat (7 restaurants to choose from, and one was an "all you can eat" buffet. The kids ate their fills.), followed by beach, pool, games, etc. Anthony ended up saying it felt like a second home.

More pictures can be found on my photostream in Flickr, or on my Facebook pictures.

Summer is almost here

Kirk — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:19:23 +0000

Since it is nearly 90* just about every day (thank goodness without too much humidity, we are looking forward to the many activities this summer. Anthony will have a trip up to DC with the safety patrol, Alex has a ballet recital, the family is taking 2 trips, including one for Nicole's 20th class reunion, and a trip up north to see Kirk's family. Alex went out for her first golf outing last Sunday, and wants to go out more often. Kirk is starting up with softball again (I wonder if he will show his age), so there will be plenty to do.

Bulldogs in Elite Eight!

Kirk — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:06:56 +0000

We are excited in the household about the Butler - Kansas St. game today at 4:30. The house has been loud for the games (even Alex tells us to quiet down) and are proud of our alma mater no matter what happens today. Go Dogs!!

Christmas Music

Kirk — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:18:18 +0000

The Christmas Can-Can by Straight No Chaser