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: First Round update
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
20 questions with Damon :: 11 years old
Damon’s birthday is less than a week away, so that means it’s time for the annual installment of his 20 questions! Check out his previous responses. 1. What is your favorite color? red 2. What is your favorite toy? mini
16-year doctor’s appointment
Just 108 days after her birthday, Avery had her annual doctor’s appointment today. She is in the 50th percentile for weight and the 8th percentile for height. The bad news is that she may be done growing, but the good
2025 brackets: Championship update
This post is just a formality because we’ve already announced that Karen has won our family bracket. Congratulations to our new champion! Now Damon is the only one who hasn’t won the trophy. He’s out for blood next year! Avery
2025 brackets: Final Four update
Until last night, Avery was so sure that she would be a back-to-back champion in our family pool. But then Duke disappointed her and lost its Final Four game. That loss means that Karen wins the family trophy outright. Whatever
2025 brackets: Elite Eight update
Karen has maintained her slim lead in our family pool, but Avery has the best odds of winning the trophy. And she’s thrilled about it! Avery has a 41 percent chance of winning while Karen has a 34 percent chance.
2025 brackets: Sweet Sixteen update
The girls are dominating our family bracket! Karen took the lead from Avery after a perfect showing in the Sweet Sixteen. Avery is right on Karen’s heels, still defending the trophy. In the time between the two days of games