Monday, June 29, 2009
Not a great photo because of the lighting but still a nice shot of us at the game yesterday.
Yesterday Henry and I went to Cleveland to watch the Indians v. Reds game in our company loge. It was a fundraiser for the House Public Utilities Chairman and a great day to watch a ballgame. Warm, breezy and a 8-1 Reds win. Afterwards, we ran the bases. Henry really liked that part of it.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
This is how the kitchen looked pre-deconstruction.
This door is new.
As is this one on Henry's room.
This is the after shot of the kitchen taken last night. Here are some photos of the kitchen which will have the top cabinets installed before the fourth but not the bottom ones.
Two of the three bedroom doors are in, the third needs to be special ordered. They are solid wood doors, better than we have at home!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I'm all funeraled out. Driving back and forth to Cinci the last few days was something I'm glad I did but its time to get back to work. I'm soon going to be tired of the car though. Tonight I'm driving down to the lake to drop off the final bed and mattresses and begin deconstruction on the kitchen. I may stay overnight and come back early Thursday. The cabinets won't be ready on Friday now but will still be in by the 4th. Not a big deal since we weren't going down this weekend anyway. I found out last night that I'll be able to tile in the kitchen area so that's good. It will be nice to finally finish these projects at the lakehouse for the summer.
I still may go back down on Friday and then up to Cleveland on Sunday for a fundraiser at an Indians game. Sarah has a work thing on Saturday to do.
I still may go back down on Friday and then up to Cleveland on Sunday for a fundraiser at an Indians game. Sarah has a work thing on Saturday to do.
Monday, June 22, 2009
High five from dad for a great play.
Pitchers wear helmets at this age. Henry can field pretty good.
Heading home.
Running hard to third.
Happy at first base.
It was a long day to Cincinnati and back but I made it for Henry's last tee-ball game and I'm glad I did. We coach pitched today and Henry did great, he hit the ball all three times he was up to bat. I'm very proud of him. I don't think we will play baseball this fall because of football but look forward to next year when he makes the next step up.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
I've been lobbying in Columbus since January of 1995. I've gotten to know a lot of legislators, many of whom have been term limited out, some of whom have flipped chambers (some back and forth) and a few who have moved up into Congress.
One of my favorite legislators is Bob Schuler from Cincinnati. We met when I first arrived and proceeded to drink a lot of Bud Lights and smoke a few cigars together the last 15 years. I can't remember a conference that we attended where we didn't have dinner and I got to know his wife Shelagh very well. He was probably my all-time favorite legislator, the nicest guy you could ever meet and someone who many will say "he was one of the good guys". That's nice but it doesn't go far enough to describe him. He was one of the great guys, the nicest I've met since working here.
Bob passed away Friday after a battle with cancer. I'll miss him a lot. Tomorrow is calling hours and the funeral is Tuesday. I'm not a big funeral guy but I'll go to Bob's because of my close relationship with Shelagh.
Rest in Peace Bob. I'll miss you.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Lakehouse with the in-laws last Thursday night then a drive to Indianapolis. Great steak dinner at St. Elmo in Indianapolis on Friday to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. Chrissy's wedding on Saturday and returned home yesterday. Today, a drive to Findlay to golf in an outing then tee ball then an Eric Clapton concert with Sarah. Hopefully a regular day tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Here are our new kitchen cabinets for the lakehouse. I think they look great and wish I could take credit for building them but we're paying someone to do it. We are hoping they are in by July 4th weekend.
We're heading down to the lake tomorrow afternoon to meet Sarah's parents who are bringing us a few items from their house. We'll stay overnight with them then head to Indianapolis Friday for Sarah's friends wedding. It also happens to be our 5th year anniversary. We are having dinner at St. Elmo's Steakhouse, home of the best shrimp cocktail I've ever tasted. I wish we could have done something better for our anniversary but we have to go to the wedding and we don't have any money right now with all of our recent purchases for the new house.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Sarah saw a mouse in the lakehouse this weekend. Allegedly it ran across the kitchen and into the fireplace. If there really was a mouse, it probably looked like this...
Jack fell asleep on his kayak ride this past weekend. He probably would have like to play with the mouse.
Jack fell asleep on his kayak ride this past weekend. He probably would have like to play with the mouse.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
This clip was from Henry's graduation a year ago. It's great.
I think this is a great photo of Jack. I'm not sure if I posted it or not.
Monday, June 01, 2009
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I have an idea for the future of social security that might help the massive deficit that it faces. If they want to take away benefits from wealthier Americans, I'm fine with that but it would have to come with this provision: Upon retirement, cash everyone over a certain income or asset level out of the program by giving them every dime that they put into the program with no interest. The government can keep the match from employers.
I have no idea if this would help or hurt the numbers but think it would help. I think most people would gladly take a lump sum amount over reduced benefits in the future.
