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A lot going on…

Matthew — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:44:25 +0000

I realize this blog has gotten quite dusty over the past few months, but no worries. One day, when the schedule lightens a bit, I will get back to maintaining the goings-on of good ol’ oldweiler.com. For now I thought I would just spew some random mumblings about what has been going on – and [...]

A Sunday Full of Memories

Matthew — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:27:53 +0000

Looking back at my childhood I can recall a number of specific memories that have stuck with me for one reason or another. Whether it was receiving a gift that I had longed for…or taking a trip somewhere special…these memories were strong enough to stand the test of time and still remain relevant in my [...]

Spring Break Road Trip!

Matthew — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:46:26 +0000

While sitting around trying to figure out just what to do for Spring Break this year, it occurred to me that road trips don’t have to necessarily be reserved for summer vacations. With that in mind I dialed up google maps and started to ponder just where our journey could take us. We needed a [...]

Sweethearts Dance

Matthew — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:38:00 +0000

As I progress through this whirlwind adventure called ‘parenthood’ I always try to stay conscious of the big picture. In particular, those moments that both define me as a parent, and also remind me what the point of all this is. Saturday night was definitely one of those moments. Ellie’s Brownie troop had a Sweethearts [...]

A Fantastic (and frigid!) New Years!

Matthew — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:56:13 +0000

Talk about starting off 2011 with a bang! We had such a special end to 2010…and it honestly ranks up there as one of my favorite New Year’s celebrations ever. Usually we spend NYE at home with friends and family, but this year I decided to mix things up a bit. I surprised the family [...]

Flash!!

Matthew — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:57:14 +0000

Our family is now one ‘unit’ larger thanks to our newest addition…Flash! Jen and the kiddos have been begging me for months to get another puppy, and although it isn’t exactly my decision, it was important to have everyone interested in the addition. I have to admit I was not too interested in getting a [...]

A Magical Return!

Matthew — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:27:37 +0000

Honestly, I have to be the luckiest guy on earth…for I have now enjoyed not one, but TWO magical journeys to Walt Disney World with my amazing family. There’s just something about these vacations that get me all giddy inside just thinking about them. As most of you know, Jen and I surprised the kiddos [...]

A Special Halloween Treat!

Matthew — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:38:15 +0000

Finally! The secret is out and we can talk about it! Many of you may remember how we surprised the kiddos last year with a special trip to Disney World…well, we decided the trip was so special that it was time to head back. We planned and booked the trip months ago, and we’ve been [...]

A Championship Weekend

Matthew — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:36:31 +0000

As I stumble through the amazing journey of being a parent, I am starting to realize there will be certain moments that stick with me forever. That not only define my role as a parent, but also teach me lessons about what being a parent ‘is’. This weekend was one of those moments. As you [...]

Ellie = 7

Matthew — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:46:30 +0000

I suppose it’s pretty special that two of our kiddos have birthdays so close together…and I’m sure one day (when the unbelievable stress is gone) we will look at this week with a great deal of affection and nostalgia. For now? It’s nothing more than your average chaotic/crazy/hectic/unbelievably-special week! Today, our wonderful daughter turns the [...]