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Tag Archives: Ian
Little Ranger Camp
Ian spent the first half of his spring break attending Little Ranger Camp, a day camp at Burgess Falls State Park. Park rangers planned a highly educational experience that walked the students through many biology and anthropological skills this week. … Continue reading
Posted in Ian, Outdoor Adventures
Tagged Burgess Falls State Park, Ian, Little Ranger Camp, Spring Break
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Pizza Out
Most folks who know us think that Brinn’s true passion lies in paddling, but this just isn’t true. While we paddle quite a bit, and Brinn paddles extremely well, skiing will always be his first mistress. In fact, when I … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Ian, Outdoor Adventures
Tagged Brinn, Children, fun, Ian, pizza out, pizza wedge, skiing, snow skiing, Sugar Mountain, travel, winter, winter adventures
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A Dry Run
I bought a drysuit for Ian. Well, for all of us, but more about that another day. Back to Ian. He hates getting soaked on the river. Now mind you, he’s the kid that hates getting splashed and wet in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ian, Outdoor Adventures, paddling
Tagged Drysuit, high and dry, Ian, Kokatat, white water kayaking, winter paddling, youth drysuit
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You Can Drink the Hemlock
Christmas came and went quickly this time, and 2017 quietly wound down with time spent at home. January, however, has found us off and going and we’ve already experienced a variety of activities. To kick off the New Year, the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Ian
Tagged Burgess Falls State Park, Hemlock, hiking, Ian, New Years, State Parks, waterfalls, winter
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“We Can Take My Flashlights”
It rained in middle Tennessee this week. A lot. So of course all of the creeks jumped up and the paddlers rejoiced. But daylight savings time ended this week, leaving Cookeville in darkness by 5:00 PM, with no hope of … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ian, paddling
Tagged autumn, boating, fun, Ian, kayaking, Light-up Eyes, rain, Spring Creek, Standard Time
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Let’s Get This Show Going!
The sound of fish hitting the surface of the water and birds chirping as yellow and red leaves fluttered down from the autumn trees provided a calming backdrop for our evening after a busy day. Ian participated in the Tomahawk … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ian, paddling
Tagged autumn, boating, fun, Ian, Spring Creek, white water kayaking
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Ian’s Ocoee PFD
All the time I hear friends jokingly talk about how it takes a village to raise a kid, especially from our like-minded friends who tend toward more free-range parenting. I would say that Ian’s upbringing also takes a village, but … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Holidays, Ian, paddling
Tagged boating, Children, family friends, Friends, fun, Ian, Ocoee River, parenting, white water rafting
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5 Methods that Helped Us Introduce Our Kid Under 5 to Whitewater
IMPORTANT This entry is not meant to be a substitute for common sense, or a treatise on child care. The purpose is to provide suggestions as what has worked successfully for my family and friends who have ventured … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ian, paddling
Tagged Aire Rafts, Aire Tomcat, boating, Children, dbp_4_life, Ian, white water kayaking, white water rafting
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Class of 2030
Growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you’re in diapers; the next day you’re gone. But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul. The Wonder Years Parents belong to a club. This club requires tears … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ian
Tagged Ian, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Roundup, Preschool Graduation
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Puh-puh-puh Paw Patrol!
As Ian approached the big 5, he decided that he wanted to have a Paw-Patrol birthday party playing laser tag. With the help of Amazon, Joy, Lauren, and Cookeville Cyber Tag, this was not a hard feat to pull off. … Continue reading
Posted in birthdays, Family, Friends, Ian
Tagged birthday party, Children, Friends, Ian, laser tag, Marshall the Dog, Party, Paw Patrol
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