Celebrating Our Only Daughter We have four adult children—three boys: Joshua, Jeremy, and Brandon—and our daughter, Brianna. We adopted Brianna from Korea when she was just nine months old, and this week, she turns 40! That’s right; my “baby” is hitting the big four-oh. I vividly remember when I turned 40. I remember thinking there was a real possibility my life was half over; it … Continue reading THE BIG 4-0
Another State Dance weekend is officially in the books. I say this every year, but State Dance is easily my favorite tournament to cover for Q-92. I’ve covered State Cross Country, Football, Basketball, and Golf, but State Dance just has a different vibe. The atmosphere at the Target Center is electric—especially the parents who dress wildly to represent their schools and daughters. The Skyway Life … Continue reading CHAMPIONS, $56 PIZZA AND A LITTLE SIMON SAYS CONFUSION
This past Saturday wasn’t just about basketball; it was a precious “Grandpa-Granddaughter” date. My oldest granddaughter, Adelyn—who is currently enjoying her senior year at Montevideo High School—and I set off for Brookings, South Dakota. We were headed to South Dakota State University to witness a huge Division 1 women’s basketball showdown between the top two teams in the Summit League: the NDSU Bison and the … Continue reading A Special Day with My Granddaughter
Earlier this week, someone asked me a question that caught me off guard: “What do you do all day?” The way he asked, it sounded like he thought I didn’t actually work! I ended up walking him through my routine from sunrise to sunset, and as I went into detail, I realized—this would make a great blog post. While no two days are ever truly … Continue reading WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU DO ALL DAY?
When the Hospital Became Our Home Christmas has always been a sacred time for our family, but this year, our traditions took an unexpected turn. Instead of gathering around the tree in our living room to celebrate the birth of our Savior, we found ourselves gathered in the family room of the Madison hospital. While the setting was different, the spirit of the season has … Continue reading A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
Raymo's Ramblings 