May is a time for graduations. And our family has been looking forward to two very special graduations this year. First up was Chris. For the past three and a half years, Chris has been going to school part time
Graduations galore



May is a time for graduations. And our family has been looking forward to two very special graduations this year. First up was Chris. For the past three and a half years, Chris has been going to school part time

Chris, Casey, Mike and Connie Undated photo Circa 1982

Chris and Mike Undated photo Circa 1979

Who is this young, skinny couple? Recently, Chris and I were marveling that we shouldn’t be old enough to be married 10 years. “Actually,” I told him, “we’re old enough to be married 15 years. We just haven’t known each

And another tournament is over. After two of his most hated teams ended up in the final game, Chris said he wasn’t going to watch it. I didn’t believe him…Chris Clark not watch a championship game? Unthinkable! Until he proved it. He really

Well, my bracket is officially busted! The Big Ten had a big collapse yesterday. Instead of having three teams in the Final Four, the conference will have only one team. Grandpa, Chris and I each had Michigan State winning the

Let’s hear it for the Big Ten! I sure hope the remaining Big Ten teams keep up their winning ways. And for our own friendly tournament, it’s really anyone’s game…well except for Avery! Here are the latest rankings (in order

Avery and Chris November 2010

What an exciting beginning to the tournament! Even though so many brackets were busted this weekend, I was glad to see a lot of underdogs win over some big schools. I’m especially excited about Freddie Hoiberg’s success at Iowa State.

Welcome to Chris’ favorite time of year! For him, the next several weeks will be filled with watching basketball games of every level and caliber…and eating pizza and wings! I’m sure Avery will join him for some of the games, especially