It’s hard to believe that it’s time again for the next NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament! Back when Chris established the National Chris Clark Holiday 21 years ago, he enjoyed several years of watching basketball all by himself. Then Avery and
One year ago: Avery’s broken arm
In memory of our family’s first hospital visit one year ago today, I’m going to do my best to rehash our experiences when Avery broke her wrist. On the day before Labor Day 2017, Aunt Karen offered to take Avery
First day of fourth grade
Suddenly summer is over and Avery is back in school! Today is her first day of fourth grade. Avery helped Grandma make this outfit. I know I say this every year, but I can’t believe how big my baby is!
Last day of third grade
It’s hard to believe, but Avery is officially done with third grade! Here are our last-day-of-school photos. You might not be able to tell, but Avery definitely has grown this year! Chris and I struggled through this year. We felt
9-year doctor’s appointment
Avery’s annual doctor was yesterday. This one kind of snuck up on me! We didn’t have any concerns about our easygoing girl. Here are her latest stats: Weight – 49.2 pounds, an increase of about 2.5 pounds since last year
2018 brackets: Championship update
This year’s exciting tournament is over. Congrats to Villanova! I’m welcoming the family trophy back to the Clark household. Even though Chris and I had the same record, I beat him by only 20 points. I wonder if that’s our
2018 brackets: Final Four update
This year, the Final Four round determined our pool winner – and it’s me! Grandma and Karen are out of the running thanks to Kansas’ lost. And while Chris and I got the same number of games correct, he just
2018 brackets: Elite Eight update
The Final Four is set – two No. 1 seeds, one Cinderella team, and a Big Ten team. That should make for three exciting games this weekend! In our pool, thanks to two wins this past weekend, Grandma passed Karen in
2018 brackets: Sweet Sixteen update
Aunt Karen is back in the lead! Based on the number of points remaining, Karen will take home the trophy if Kansas wins. But I will be the champion if Villanova wins. It’s sister versus sister! Here are the latest
2018 brackets: Second Round update
I’m guessing that your bracket is busted, right? This has been an incredible tournament so far! I love watching the big guys falls, especially to mid-major teams! Here are the latest rankings (in order of ESPN points standing): Jon 9-7