Expensive Day at the Store

I need to remember to never go shopping when I am tired. After ending the family reunion by getting everyone to the airport, we headed off to Sierra Vista to get a few things. The intention was for Sean to trade in some old Xbox games and get the new Lord of the Rings: Battle […]

Fun Fourth for the Family Reunion

Yesterday was a nice day. With the family in town for the family reunion, we headed off for the Fourth of July parade and festivities in Patagonia, AZ. I wasnt sure how the family would react to a local, small town parade and celebration, but a good time was had by all. This was probably […]

Family Reunion Updated

Just a quick update, but we are back from our fast and furious trip up to the Grand Canyon. Even though I have been there before, it’s still a sight to behold. None of my family had been there before and it was quite satisfying to see their eyes open wide and jaws drop as […]

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to everyone. Its a nice, leasurely day for this father. On tap for today is some America’s Army, some website work and maybe a little US Open golf. For dinner, its gonna be a Filet Mignon steak night. Hooah!

Suzanne and Kids Trip Update

I got a chance to talk with Suzanne again last night on her annual Summer trek to Dallas. It sounds like they are having fun, but it also sounds like she is ready for it to come to an end. It’s a long trip and even though one really wants to see family, two plus […]

Savannah’s First Communion

Today, Savannah celebrated her First Communion at Our Lady of the Angels Church. It was a very nice ceremony and a wonderful experience for Savannah. She wore a beautful white dress and veil. Her school classmate Kevin also made his First Communion during the same Mass. Grandmother and Grandpop Pechuls were able to come in […]

Busy Weekend Upcoming

We have a busy weekend for the Klasen family coming up starting tomorrow. This weekend is Suzanne, Sean and Savannah’s big summer dance recital. They have been taking classes for a while now and it culminates once again this summer with the big recital. The show occurs on Friday and Saturday nights. Mr Papa will […]

Texas Hold Em Poker Craze

Well, its official now, the Texas Hold-Em Poker craze is in full swing. For the most part, I have not yet been caught up in this recent craze. However, I have found out that my Mother has. She plays on a weekly basis. It’s small stakes type stuff, not sure if it even costs her […]