Aidan Bowling

aidan bowling. what an adventure!

It was an adventure indeed. The biggest mistake I made was not getting bowling shoes and getting out there with him. I will do that next time. But I thought it would be good for just the kids to do it. But, I misunderstood that Aidan would be clued in on what to do. He almost threw the ball down the wrong lane, he dropped the ball a couple of times, and he was too tired to really function effectively.

We stopped after one game (he got like a 70 or something, with the bumpers on) and got something to eat and he played a video game. Garrett and Matt had a lot of fun. It was neat for the kids to be able to do it together.

College Memories

college memories for norma and I.

The college looks great! They have remodeled some of the buildings and it is really improved. Wish it looked this nice when we went there!

Juniata College

feeding fish @ raystown lake

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aunt cindy's trmpolene! yeah.

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we had an "immaculate reception" waiting for us in pittsburgh!

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eating lunch @ grandma karen's pizza hut.

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aidan said, "take this picture Dad." Tortilla Boy!

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i do heart Mission Burrito! so good. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

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School Pride

Today it was really great to meet up with Egypt again from MissTeacha. She has been in town this week for an AP World History institute at Rice. Norma has been there all week as well for Economics AP. We had a chance to have dinner with her earlier in the week, but today she came up to Kingwood to see the house, our school and have some chinese food with us.

Aidan just loved being with her. She is so kind, nice and warm. He just really loved having her at the house.




We had a chance to drive down to the high school and it was open because of summer school, but all the kids had left. So we walked through it to show her the school. My classroom was open, so she had a chance to check it out.

I know the school is special. It's beautiful. But, you take it for granted when you work there and you see it every day. But, the look on Egypt's face and the "Wow," that kept coming out of her mouth reminded me... I need to remember how lucky I am to teach at this school. Both Norma and I have to count our blessings. We've taught in many different schools and AHS is by far the best.

So tonight I'm feeling fortunate. Fortunate to have had a chance to meet and spend some time with Egypt. Very fortunate to have this wonderful life that I have. I must have someone looking out for me!

Pictures from our very first year at the school:

AHS Open Nest

A brief video that shows some of our AHS pride/culture:

1_Introduction: AHS 2007-2008 Video Intro from Mr. Duez on Vimeo.

This is the introduction I used for the year end videos in my World History Classes.

2007-2008! It was great.

Our Alma Mater video that I created:

AHS Alma Mater 2007 from Mr. Duez on Vimeo.

Astros Playing Great

The Astros are back to .500 at 43-43. They beat the Washington Nationals tonight in the bottom of the ninth. It is exciting to see them playing so well. It is going to be fun to watch them in the second half. They are always a great 2nd half team.

This is a picture from last weekend when we went to the game. We had a really good time. I remember when Aidan said, "This is the most awesomest day of my life," as he glanced down from peanut heaven on Minute Maid Park.

Media Ridiculousness

Why does the media have to be so freaking ridiculous?

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

That's just plain stupid. People will print anything that they think someone might buy money to read.