Archive for the 'Family' Category
NaPoWriMo Day 7: Sleepers
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
The plastic clacking of the cheap wall clock swells to fill this uncharacteristic stillness. I can hear the faint whistle of air in my own nostrils, and, through the closed window, the first crickets of the season. The boys are asleep…
Logan the Fourth
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Today is my son Logan’s birthday, and he’s turning four! I told him that meant he was growing up a little bit more, and I asked him what time he planned to do the growing. He said it would be at 3:00 PM.
Hailstorm in July
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
This morning, a little after 2:30 AM, Lisa and I were awakened by the single most violent thunderstorm that I’ve experienced in 15 years of northwest rain.
Van + Vomit = Great Sorrow
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Last night the unthinkable happened. The unimaginable happened. That unacceptable horror of horrors which ranks near the top of “Daddy’s List of Things That Cannot be Endured” happened.
Shepard’s Mystery Clues, Part 3
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Shepard has sent out three new clues sharing the title “Tim’s #3 (For Fri)”. They were sent out on Saturday, March 22, to three new prospective participants: his friends Gary and Paris, and our mutual cousin, Sarah.
Shepard’s Mystery Clues, Part 2
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
After spending a few days wondering whether I really wanted to pester some of the straight-laced older folks in the group about something as frivolous and odd as a mystery game, I decided to step up to the plate.
Shepard’s Mystery Clues, Part 1
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
I’ve heard it said that serving in the military during wartime involves long hours of boredom punctuated by moments of stark terror. Well, you can probably chalk this one up to those long hours of boredom.
The Mysterious Mind of Logan
Friday, January 18th, 2008
I should point out that I don’t claim to understand the cryptic inner-workings of his three year old brain, I merely pass on his puzzling proclamations to you, good reader.
Tornado… in Our Backyard!
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
There was a tornado here in Vancouver today. And based on the damage reports I’m seeing in the news and Lisa’s firsthand account of things, it passed about 5 blocks south of our house.
2007 in Review (Illustrated Edition)
Friday, December 28th, 2007
Here it is folks: the Williams family Christmas letter for 2007, written by special guest columnist Lisa!
Home for the Holidays
Monday, December 17th, 2007
Anne and Sean are coming home from Philly, and Leo and Seamus are coming home from the NICU. Good times.
Our First Real Christmas Tree
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
I cannot tell a lie: I chopped down a Christmas tree this year. Yes sir, we packed up the family and headed down to Thornton’s Tree Land to get ourselves a tree, and we succeeded.
Births and Homecomings
Monday, November 5th, 2007
Wow, this has been a big week for the Williams cousins!
A Postcard for Columbus Day
Friday, October 5th, 2007
Yes, the Columbus Day weekend is here and my boys want to wish you all a safe and happy holiday.
Cheeks
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
There’s just something about the sincere delivery, the broken english, and the lovable little face that make me crack up at almost anything Logan says lately. It’s one of the fun parts of the stage he’s at right now.
The Darkness of Doom!
Sunday, August 12th, 2007
We haven’t yet figured out what inspired this phrase for our boys, but it’s their new favorite thing to shout when they see a dark place.
Middle Name Roundup
Friday, July 27th, 2007
All three of our boys have two middle names: a dedication name first, and a nature-inspired name second.
What’s In A Name?
Saturday, July 21st, 2007
It has been amusing to see the vague looks of confusion and unease when people first hear Cambren’s name.
Introducing Cambren Louis Northstar Williams
Thursday, May 10th, 2007
He’s here! Lisa managed to pull through another grueling marathon of labor and delivery, and our third little boy was born at 9:33 PM on May 3, 2007. Welcome to the family, Cambren!
Showing Just a Little
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
Well, we’re getting down to the finish line now, so here’s a photo of the belly for posterity.
Another Williams on the Way!
Friday, March 9th, 2007
Lisa and I are expecting our third baby around the beginning of May!
The Bonus Feature Generation
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
It’s little moments like this one that I think give us some insight into the texture of generational shifts in our culture.
The Kid Has Mojo!
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Levi has really started to enjoy telling jokes. He likes the big reaction he gets when everybody laughs at the punchline.
Selling Out for Maple Syrup
Friday, March 3rd, 2006
I didn’t think Levi even had much of a mental concept of Canada, but apparently he’s been in endorsement discussions with them for some time.