I’ve actually written a fair amount this over on the work blog, but I thought I’d share it here as well. Today at work, we rocked the Albert Haynesworth Fitness Challenge. If you’d care to watch me suffer, feel free:
New York City
18 Jun 10 by Tim Martin | 5 Comments | 83 view(s)Categories: family, food | Tags: jenn, tim
My wife is an exceptionally committed mother. In the 3409 nights that have passed since Aspen’s birth, Jenn has spent but a handful of nights away from her girls.
- 6 nights to be with her mom as she fought off cancer
- 2 nights to give birth to Oakley
- 2 nights to give birth to Lindy
Seriously, Jenn is hardcore. (Mind you, I don’t believe go away from your kids for a night is a failing on the part of a mother or a father… I’ve been away for the last 8 nights, and I’m sitting in an airport now, but it does show a certain level of commitment on Jenn’s part.)
Finally, though, circumstances presented themselves in such a way that Jenn chose to join me for a long weekend in New York City! How cool is that? So, I thought I’d share with you, our loyal readers, some of my favorite memories from the trip…
The Giraffe
22 May 10 by Tim Martin | No Comments | 69 view(s)Categories: family | Tags: aspen, giraffe, lindy, oakley, tim, video
Today was a good day, a memorable one. Like most Saturdays, it started at the market, where we bought some 32 quarts of strawberries… But that’s another post.
From there, to the soccer fields, where the Purple Pandas (Aspen’s team) managed a 1-1 draw against a team that had beaten them 7-1 weeks ago. Yes, the Pandas ended the season on a hot streak.
Next up? Oakley’s team ran into a wall… perhaps the most physical team I’ve seen in U7 soccer. Some of the girls did physical right, clean, others, well, not so much. But Oakley’s team, the Smashing Dolphins played it just right. They didn’t back down from anyone, they went after them, and they dealt with the checking in just the right way… They put the ball in the back of the net 5 times…
From there, we all caravanned to the Martin house for a soccer celebration… I’ve had a great season with two fun teams of girls… some of whom we’re getting to know really well. I’m thankful for that… even in a season where the Panda’s won but one game, the group of girls is growing closer, and that’s pretty awesome to see.
Pub for Tim!
1 May 10 by Tim Martin | 1 Comment | 23 view(s)Categories: food | Tags: tim
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that Jenn was featured in featured in Saveur, which was very cool.
Today, thanks to a tweet from Angie Six, I learned that something I wrote was quoted in The Washington Post. How cool is that? If you’d care to read the article, feel free. My words are in the second to last paragraph…. (And I’ve linked directly to page 2…)
Happy Birthday from “Academic”
24 Feb 10 by Tim Martin | No Comments | 56 view(s)Categories: family | Tags: aspen, birthday, oakley, tim, words
One thing I love about Oakley is that she just decides to do stuff. It’s not because she’s asked, or she feels she has to, she just decides to do something. This birthday card is a perfect example.
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inside… sorry about your age, Aspen
Old Pictures… Soccer
25 Jan 10 by Tim Martin | 5 Comments | 50 view(s)Categories: family | Tags: old pictures, soccer, tim
Over the summer, I boxed up a number of pictures at my parents’ house, shipped them home, and then did nothing with them upon arrival. Well, last night I decided they needed to get out of my closet, so I took pictures of them. And now, I’ll start sharing them with you. The best part? I showed them to the girls and they offered perfect commentary.
Camp Chippewa… 75 years
8 Jan 10 by Tim Martin | 5 Comments | 75 view(s)Categories: family | Tags: tim
I’ve mentioned it before, but Camp Chippewa holds an incredibly special place in my heart.
People have asked me on occasion if we’re ever gonna “try for a boy”. I say unequivocally, “Why would we?” I adore my three girls and wouldn’t trade them for anything. The same people wonder about sports, or whatever, and that’s never an issue, because girls play sports too.
Two More Witches
1 Nov 09 by Tim Martin | 2 Comments | 68 view(s)Categories: family | Tags: halloween, jenn, tim
Yesterday, I shared with you the tree, er, three broomsticks…
Today, I share with you… their parents!
Maple Ice Cream with Wet Nuts
20 Oct 09 by Jenn Martin | 1 Comment | 163 view(s)Categories: food | Tags: fall, ice cream, maple, pecans, tim, walnuts
When examining the graham cracker box the other day as we were making s’mores, the girls asked why they aren’t spelled “gram” crackers. We explained that things are often named after the person who invented or popularized them (in this case, by Sylvester Graham in 1829). Following this logic, Tim then made the leap that his current ice cream “flavor of the month” should be called Tim Ice Cream. Curiously, he doesn’t want the wet nuts to be called “Tim’s Nuts” – go figure!
An Indelible Memory
30 Aug 09 by Tim Martin | 4 Comments | 244 view(s)Categories: family | Tags: aspen, canoeing, jenn, lindy, oakley, tim, video
A week ago, we took a recommendation from Jay and Stephanie and headed out to the Harpeth River for a bit of canoeing. We had a great time on the river. Exploring, swimming, eating some lunch, the whole thing was awesome. The girls were great… it was just a great experience.
