Tag Archives: Ian

Little Ranger Camp

Posted on 03/15/2018 by ashleekiser

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 →

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Pizza Out

Posted on 02/01/2018 by ashleekiser

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 →

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A Dry Run

Posted on 02/01/2018 by ashleekiser

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 →

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You Can Drink the Hemlock

Posted on 01/24/2018 by ashleekiser

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 →

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“We Can Take My Flashlights”

Posted on 11/09/2017 by ashleekiser

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 →

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Let’s Get This Show Going!

Posted on 10/27/2017 by ashleekiser

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 →

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Ian’s Ocoee PFD

Posted on 09/28/2017 by ashleekiser

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 →

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5 Methods that Helped Us Introduce Our Kid Under 5 to Whitewater

Posted on 08/04/2017 by ashleekiser

    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 →

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Class of 2030

Posted on 06/13/2017 by ashleekiser

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 →

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Puh-puh-puh Paw Patrol!

Posted on 05/21/2017 by ashleekiser

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 →

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