Way back in March, I woke up one morning to discover that our internet was disconnected. So I casually strolled to the basement to reset the router. When I stepped onto the basement floor, my foot dropped into about 2
Basement repairs, Day 1
2026 brackets: Championship update
This post is just a formality because we’ve already announced that Grandma won our family pool. It was quite a feat for the Big Ten to bring home the championship trophy from both the men’s tournament and the women’s tournament.
2026 brackets: Final Four update
Since Michigan beat Arizona last night, that means that Grandma has been declared our family pool champion! She was presented with her trophy today at our family Easter celebration. Congratulations to Grandma for her third trophy win! Whatever happens tomorrow
2026 brackets: Elite Eight update
What a wild Elite Eight round! We’re so glad that the Big Ten made a great showing. We know that our favorite Illini fan (Grandpa) was thrilled to see them advance to the Final Four. When it comes to our
2026 brackets: Sweet Sixteen update
We’re bringing you this tournament update from our spring break vacation. Damon is very disappointed that he now is out of the running for the trophy since his champion, Iowa State, lost last night. Grandma is leading the pack with
2026 brackets: Second Round update
Kaboom! That sound you hear is my bracket blowing up thanks to defending champs Florida losing a close game last night. At least a Big 10 team beat them! Karen also lost her championship team with Florida, but she must
2026 brackets: First Round update
Would you look at that! Damon and I are on the top of the leaderboard! We both managed to go 27-5 in the first round. I won’t enjoy this for too long because I know how quickly things can change
2026 brackets: Our picks
Once again, this year our city is hosting the Final Four. The excitement is building around town. But believe it or not, the Clark family isn’t thrilled about the tourney this year for several reasons. IU is not playing…again. A
20 questions with Avery :: 17 years old
It’s that very special time of the year when we celebrate the birth of our precious daughter! Avery is four days away from turning 17. As I asked her these annual 20 questions, I realized that she has outgrown many
11-year doctor’s appointment
It was time for Damon’s annual well-child checkup yesterday. Here are his current stats: Weight – 65.2 pounds, an increase of 2.6 pounds since last year (11th percentile)Height – 53 inches, an increase of 2 inches since last year (8th