Wednesday, July 25, 2007
What’s new?
First off, for those who have been following the news on Steve, a fraternity brother of mine has set up a web page to accept donations. Funds will be used to purchase a large spray of flowers and to help cover the costs of the funeral. If you’d like to donate please go to:
http://www.kdgadvertising.com/forstevedelorge/
The funeral is today (Wednesday). We’ll miss you Steve.
Our very generous neighbor, Lizz, volunteered to take some professional photographs of our family at a local park. We met with her Saturday morning for about an hour and she had the final pictures for us within an hour of getting back. They’re incredible. Click the link below if you’d like to view a slideshow (there is audio also).
My Dad and his long-time girlfriend, Mary, came to visit over the weekend. My Dad takes a “drive-by” approach to visits. In and out quickly, before they wear out their welcome. Our response, of course, was to pack in as much “stuff” as we could within the short visit.
After a nice lunch, Nora and Anna headed off to a birthday party while the rest of us went to Union Station. After a walk-through of the historic train station, Pierce took Dad and Mary on a guided tour of its children’s museum, Science City. Nora and Anna joined at Science City about an hour after we got there. The most popular exhibit during this visit was the dinosaur excavation. Pierce and Anna dug around in fake, rubber dirt for over 30 minutes exposing hidden “fossils”. The displayed featured Pierce dumping fake dirt on his own head and Anna dumping fake dirt down the back of Pierce’s shirt.
We had dinner at Union Station’s excellent steak and seafood restaurant, Pierponts. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I ate like a pig. With the exception of Pierce, who inhaled a monster-size serving of chicken tenders and French fries, we all ordered gargantuan desserts. Mmmmmm.
When we got home, Pierce, Dad and I shot baskets. It was a blast. I think Pierce made more hoops than either me or Dad. It was a muggy night, so we were all pretty soaked by the time we finished. My Dad’s not a bad shot.
Sunday we all slept in (except Pierce and Anna of course). Dad and May brought our family a gift, a lawn bowling set which Pierce set up in the family and he and Anna played while in their pajamas. After a few cups of coffee we headed off to Cracker Barrel for a late breakfast. Nora has been lobbying to try the place for awhile and this was a good opportunity to experiment on our loved ones. The food was pretty good and the service pleasant, so I expect we’ll go back again. Just like the prior evening, I think we all stuffed ourselves.
After some more visiting, Dad and Mary headed back to Omaha around 2:00. Nora and I finished off the evening by going to see the new Harry Potter movie (which I recommend). Pierce and Anna broke in a new babysitter, Natalie, from across the street. As far as we know, the evening went as smooth as silk and both kids are asking for Natalie to come over again.
Tuesday was supposed to be Pierce and Anna’s last t-ball practice/game. The number of players showing up has been diminishing the last few weeks, so last night they had to combine all 4 teams to have enough players to play out a game (I also think they’re short on coaches). Pierce snagged 4 hits this go round, his best showing so far. Anna still seems to be pointing in the wrong direction most of the time, but did manage to snag a grounder too. Anna’s batting is greatly improved and she didn’t event attempt to hit left-handed this time. I think she’s going to be a force to be reckoned with next year.
Despite assurances to the contrary, Pierce and Anna did not receive trophies or medals for their league participation. Instead they received ribbons. Fortunately, both Pierce and Anna were very excited (Pierce wisely did not point out to Anna that in past years he’s received trophies for t-ball). We ended the evening with a celebratory trip to Dairy Queen for some post-play ice cream. Through the drive to DQ, and on the way home, Anna proudly declared, holding her ribbon high, that she’d won. Their last official practice is Thursday (tomorrow). It will be interesting to see how many players show.
-Eric (Dad)
http://www.kdgadvertising.com/forstevedelorge/
The funeral is today (Wednesday). We’ll miss you Steve.
Our very generous neighbor, Lizz, volunteered to take some professional photographs of our family at a local park. We met with her Saturday morning for about an hour and she had the final pictures for us within an hour of getting back. They’re incredible. Click the link below if you’d like to view a slideshow (there is audio also).
My Dad and his long-time girlfriend, Mary, came to visit over the weekend. My Dad takes a “drive-by” approach to visits. In and out quickly, before they wear out their welcome. Our response, of course, was to pack in as much “stuff” as we could within the short visit.
After a nice lunch, Nora and Anna headed off to a birthday party while the rest of us went to Union Station. After a walk-through of the historic train station, Pierce took Dad and Mary on a guided tour of its children’s museum, Science City. Nora and Anna joined at Science City about an hour after we got there. The most popular exhibit during this visit was the dinosaur excavation. Pierce and Anna dug around in fake, rubber dirt for over 30 minutes exposing hidden “fossils”. The displayed featured Pierce dumping fake dirt on his own head and Anna dumping fake dirt down the back of Pierce’s shirt.
We had dinner at Union Station’s excellent steak and seafood restaurant, Pierponts. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I ate like a pig. With the exception of Pierce, who inhaled a monster-size serving of chicken tenders and French fries, we all ordered gargantuan desserts. Mmmmmm.
When we got home, Pierce, Dad and I shot baskets. It was a blast. I think Pierce made more hoops than either me or Dad. It was a muggy night, so we were all pretty soaked by the time we finished. My Dad’s not a bad shot.
Sunday we all slept in (except Pierce and Anna of course). Dad and May brought our family a gift, a lawn bowling set which Pierce set up in the family and he and Anna played while in their pajamas. After a few cups of coffee we headed off to Cracker Barrel for a late breakfast. Nora has been lobbying to try the place for awhile and this was a good opportunity to experiment on our loved ones. The food was pretty good and the service pleasant, so I expect we’ll go back again. Just like the prior evening, I think we all stuffed ourselves.
After some more visiting, Dad and Mary headed back to Omaha around 2:00. Nora and I finished off the evening by going to see the new Harry Potter movie (which I recommend). Pierce and Anna broke in a new babysitter, Natalie, from across the street. As far as we know, the evening went as smooth as silk and both kids are asking for Natalie to come over again.
Tuesday was supposed to be Pierce and Anna’s last t-ball practice/game. The number of players showing up has been diminishing the last few weeks, so last night they had to combine all 4 teams to have enough players to play out a game (I also think they’re short on coaches). Pierce snagged 4 hits this go round, his best showing so far. Anna still seems to be pointing in the wrong direction most of the time, but did manage to snag a grounder too. Anna’s batting is greatly improved and she didn’t event attempt to hit left-handed this time. I think she’s going to be a force to be reckoned with next year.
Despite assurances to the contrary, Pierce and Anna did not receive trophies or medals for their league participation. Instead they received ribbons. Fortunately, both Pierce and Anna were very excited (Pierce wisely did not point out to Anna that in past years he’s received trophies for t-ball). We ended the evening with a celebratory trip to Dairy Queen for some post-play ice cream. Through the drive to DQ, and on the way home, Anna proudly declared, holding her ribbon high, that she’d won. Their last official practice is Thursday (tomorrow). It will be interesting to see how many players show.
-Eric (Dad)
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