But, before we begin, let's look at a little history:
Link to last year's top 10 blog posts: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2007
Link to the previous year's top 10: 2006 Top 10 Blog Posts
and now... drum roll please,
The 2008 Top 10 Blog Posts:
#10 - The year's top news story was Barack Obama. This was my best post on Obama: Wednesday, Nov. 05, 2008 "Thank You Barack Obama" Also check out Aidan's Endorsement: Monday, February 18, 2008
"Aidan's Endorsement" Aidan Endorses his candidate for president in a video address to the nation. :)
#9 - My AVID TV Interview on local cable. Ironically I no longer get this channel because we switched to DirecTV. This is actually the first moment I realized it! I love DirecTV, so no big deal. But, being on this show was a neat moment on the year for me. And being able to talk about AVID and spread awareness about it was cool. Thursday, September 11, 2008
"TV Interview"
#8 - Very early into 2008, I was missing my Dad pretty badly. I miss him every day. But on this day it hurt a lot.
Monday, January 14, 2008
"Missing You" A letter to my dad.
#7 - It is rare when someone from PA can get down to visit us. My sister Katie has been down a few times and it was great seeing her family last January. Aidan really loves his Uncle Tim!
Sunday, January 27, 2008#6 - "My trip to Hawaii" - I am a really lucky guy. I was selected and asked at school to go to Hawaii for a conference. How many teachers in America went to a better conference than the one I went to? Like I said, I'm pretty lucky.
"Texas Visit" Aunt Katie and Uncle Tim visit from PA. Aidan has a great time at the park with them.
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
"Pictures with the girls..." Aidan has fun with his cousins from PA
Monday, March 31, 2008
"Fun Back Home"Pictures of our happy homecoming. I was exhausted from the flight back from Hawaii, but I was so lucky to have the chance to go. I had posted pictures earlier in the week about my trip to Hawaii and especially the highlight of the trip - seeing Pearl Harbor. "Pictures of Hawaii Trip and Pearl Harbor"
#5 - "Aidan begins preschool" - This was a big, huge decision that we made during 2008. What to do about Aidan and preschool. I'll combine a couple of posts here to explain the story.
Thursday, February 14, 2008#4 - "Top Kick Karate" - Aidan joining karate was a big part of our year. So I am going to combine a few posts for #4.
"Happy Valentine's Day" Aidan celebrates Valentine's Day at daycare.
Friday, June 06, 2008
"Aidan's Last Day of Daycare" We had a great three years with Mimi. She was so good to Aidan.
We chose a great preschool for Aidan and we could not be happier with them.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Aidan's Letters Aidan begins preschool and does a great job.
This was a neat day. Aidan's first at karate. Seeing him get his uniform and learn some moves was so cool. He was proud to be a karate kid.#3 - "Aidan's Birthday Party" - This was a beautiful day. Aidan still talks about it and so do all the kids at preschool when we pick him up. They all want to know when Aidan's next birthday party is! I guess they still haven't figured out that it just happens once a year.
Monday, June 30, 2008
"Aidan Officially Becomes a White Belt" Beginning of karate!
He looked so cool in his karate picture this year. It turned out 100% better than we ever hoped.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
"Aidan's Karate Picture"
Sometimes as a parent you are really pushed and have to make tough decisions. This one worked out in the end.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Learning a big lesson" Aidan pushes through a very tough karate class.
Monday, October 27, 2008
"Aidan's 4th Birthday Party"
#2 - "Hurricane Ike" - I can't just make this one singular blog post. There were many. So the story of the hurricane and the many posts around it are my #2 entry:
In reverse order of it actually happening:#1 - I asked Norma today, "What was a bigger deal this past year - The car accident or Hurricane Ike?" She said, "That damn car accident. Every day that it is cold my ankle hurts and it probably will for the rest of my life." The car accident was scarier than the hurricane. That is saying something. It was a terrible day for us. And we still have not resolved all the insurance stuff yet.
Monday, September 22, 2008
"WE HAVE POWER" 10 freaking days without power. It was hard. I have never experienced anything like it. I'll never forget how excited we were when we ate at Wendy's when they had power. We were so stunned! A double cheeseburger never tasted so good.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
"We r well." A text message from the center room of our house during the eye of the Ike Hurricane. One of the scariest, yet coolest moments of the year. Being out in that eye was freaky. I almost pooped my pants. But, I had to go out and check our trees and be sure the house was okay. I'll never forget that calm misting action and how I knew just miles away the storm was ripping Houston apart. And soon it would begin ripping us apart once more.
Friday, September 12, 2008
"We are ready" Last minute prep for Hurricane Ike.
Friday, September 12, 2008
"Ike From Space" The Hurricane approaches and there is a sense of the calm before the storm, but the anxiety before the storm as well.
Friday, September 12, 2008
"Here Comes Ike" We knew it was heading for us and we were going to ride it out.
So #1 was easy...
Friday, August 29, 2008
"Car Accident"
Honorable Mention Posts (in no particular order):
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008:
"Christmas Morning"
Saturday, November 01, 2008
"Happy Halloween"
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
"I Love My Job..."
Saturday, September 06, 2008
"Dancing at the Game"
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
"First 2 Days" First couple of days of the 2008-2009 School Year. I got to wear Aidan's tie. :)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
"My Beautiful Wife"
Sunday, August 17, 2008
"Back 2 Work" I got an email from a former student that really inspired me to begin the school year.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
"Zoo Pictures" Another trip to the Houston Zoo.
Monday, August 04, 2008
"Astros 4 - Mets 0 ... Astros Sweep!" We go to Minute Maid for the Astros game. A great day.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
"Presentation" I presented to the faculty during summer on Assessment for Learning.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
"The Last Lecture" Finished reading the book and reflected on my father and my role as a father and husband.
Friday, July 25, 2008
"Randy Pausch Passes at 47"
Friday, June 13, 2008
"Tim Russert 1950-2008"
Tueday, June 10, 2008
"Countdown's Look Back at 2008 Primaries"I may not live to see a crazier primary season than the 2008 primaries. It was just hard to believe. Watching this video again, I just shook my head. Did those things really happen? Wow.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
"A Fun Time at the Game"This was the only date that Norma and I went on for the entire year. Hard to believe. But, we really enjoy time with Aidan at home.
Monday, June 02, 2008
"AHS 2007-2008 A Look Back"This was a video I created to remember the school year. It was a very good year.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
"First Graduation @ AHS"
This was really a special day. I was so honored to be a part of it and to be able to read the names out of the students who graduated from my house.
Monday, May 26, 2008
"Frank Buckles - The Last Vet From WWI" This was a special story. After posting this I got an email from the photographer who was raising awareness about Frank. He wanted me to get my students involved to help get the word out about the WWI Memorial.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
"An Emotional Week"My Student presented stunning digital projects. It was easily the highlight of my teaching year. I had highlighted them with a posting earlier in the week: "World History Digital Projects".
Saturday, April 12, 2008
"He is no longer a baby" Pictures of Aidan riding his bike. He has grown up so much.
Monday, April 07, 2008
"Baseball Time" Pictures of Aidan playing wiffle ball in the back yard.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Super Bowl XLIII predict the winner. My final score was 34-31. The actual score was 17-14. I had the right team and right margin of victory. Lucky, I guess. :)
