Oldroyd Family Life and Times of an Oldroyd

May 30, 2011

Honey-Do Failure

Filed under: family — dto @ 8:32 pm

Well – I failed at the honey-do list today. I actually didn’t get a single thing done that was on the list. The DI, insurance company, and Costco were closed. I didn’t even try to do the groupon thing either.

I did:
* Run 9 miles
* Take Tanner out of the house (tried to go to DI, but didn’t)
* Purchased food for dinner – nothing says american quite like Fajitas
* Took the kids to a movie at Valley Fair Mall – only to come out and find my battery totally dead and not even jumpable.
* Replaced battery in the car while trying to keep the kids from running around in the parking lot too much.
* Looked at new running shoes – Tanner thought the store was great
* Made dinner – my fajitas were awesome if I do say so myself
* Bought Cassidy a ukulele since we are going to join the Utah Ukulele Association
* Took Tanner’s portrait for his upcoming autobiography – soon to be published on lulu.com.
* Dropped the Altima off at the repair shop so that the catalytic converter can be replaced – $1000 – Poof!

So much for my list and a relatively sane day. So glad I could relax on the holiday. Actually, it was nice. I didn’t get all the things done that I should have, but I had a good time and enjoyed spending one on one time with Cass and Tann. Also, the time with the other kids at the movies was fun too.

Life is really good. I have a great family. I wish that my mom was here to see them all growing like weeds, but I’ll have to settle for the fact that she is watching from above and is still enjoying it. That’s all for now. I have to get some work done for work tomorrow – no rest for the wicked – right?

Tanner’s Book Jacket Photo

Filed under: family — dto @ 7:35 pm

Tanner’s autobiography dust jacket.

Memorial Day Honey-do list

Filed under: family — dto @ 10:19 am

I’m a lucky guy.

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May 29, 2011

Agent Parker

Filed under: family — dto @ 10:56 pm

Dressed to kill, Parker cruises home from church.

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Peter Pan

Filed under: family — dto @ 10:54 pm

I can’t believe that Mom still had this from when we did the roadshow themed around Peter Pan. It was early high school. The costume was as sparkly then as it is now. Lucky for everyone I didn’t try in the tights.

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Memorial Day 2011

Filed under: family,Photo — dto @ 10:45 pm

The weather was rainy but we went over to the cemetery to place flowers on the graves. It was cold and wet, but important. It was good to go and pay respects to those that have gone before me. It was especially odd to be there to honor Mom and Grandpa Macbeth. They were both pivotal people in my life and it is weird to thing that they aren’t here anymore.

I need to spend some more time over there when it isn’t wet, cold, and with millions of others. I need to spend some time talking to them and sharing my feelings with them.

Tweets on 2011-05-29

Filed under: Tweet — dto @ 1:41 pm
  • What a week. Two kids – two casts – two days. Can't wait for the rest of the weekend. Thank goodness for insurance. #

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May 28, 2011

Sad Lexi

Filed under: family — dto @ 1:59 pm

Broke her arm at cheer.

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May 27, 2011

Tweets on 2011-05-27

Filed under: Tweet — dto @ 1:41 pm
  • Still waiting for Tanner to come out of surgery. I don't like this cut-rate surgical center one bit. #
  • Too bad I'm not an identity thief. The receptionist just read off several names, bdays, and SSNs of patients. HIPPA would not approve. #

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May 26, 2011

Baseball Parker

Filed under: family — dto @ 10:33 pm

Parker had a great game today. He doubled down the third base line, had a bloop single, walked, and scored a run. He is starting to get the hang of hitting. He has a way to go, but is making progress. I’m proud of him.

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