Monday, August 28, 2006

First day of school!


First day of school!
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Holmes Elementary School


Holmes Elementary School
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Evan at the portal of academia


Evan at the portal of academia
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Kindergarten Open House


Kindergarten Open House
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Last Thursday, we visited Evan's school to check out his classroom, meet the teacher, and enjoyed popsicles on the playground.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Family weekend


Raymond, Doug, Carla, John, and Becky
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Evan's uncle John, aunt Becky, and cousin Ross were in town this weekend from their home in Nevada. It was their first visit to Lincoln since 1997 and first chance to meet Evan.

The entire clan was able to spend time together over the weekend. More photos at Flickr.

Damon and Erin


Damon and Erin
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

It's always nice to see Evan's cousin, Damon, and an even nicer treat was meeting his girlfriend, Erin. Not only is she cute, she was very tolerant of the Kelley family in party mode.

Friday, August 11, 2006

Rookie and the first base coach


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Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

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t-ball game 5 097
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

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t ball practice 027
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

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t ball practice 057
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

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game4 072
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

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game4 021
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Boys of summer


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Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Well, summer's nearly over and the 2006 t-ball season went out with a wimper. The final game was called last Sunday due to threatening thunderstorms.

Fortunately, we had tickets for the Saltdogs game that evening, so we got in a little baseball before the storm clouds unloaded on us.

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

God Bless America

A former teacher at Evan's preschool is going through chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. This week, a large number of her former students and their parents, coworkers, and friends gathered along her street to show their support and love for Meredith (whom Evan used to call "America").

This morning's Lincoln Journal Star featured the story and pictures on the front page. We're keeping Meredith, her husband Christian, and their daughter, Campbell in our thoughts.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Grandpa and Evan


Grandpa and Evan
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

The end of the road


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Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Batter up


Batter up
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

This little critter spent most of an afternoon napping on our cabin's kitchen screen window (outside, thank goodness). We were lucky to spot him as he stretched his wings and took to the air as it got dark.

Toadstool Park


Toadstool Park
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Toadstool Park, Nebraska


Toadstool Park, Nebraska
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

They grow 'em big out West


They grow 'em big out West
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

We brought this speciman back home in a nifty bug box.

Grasshopper


Grasshopper
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Bison herd at Fort Robinson


Bison herd at Fort Robinson
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Another bighorn


Another bighorn
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Bighorn sheep looking down on us


Bighorn sheep looking down on us
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Bighorn sheep near Turtle Rock


Bighorn sheep near Turtle Rock
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

We had almost given up hope of spotting any of the small herd of bighorn sheep during our jeep ride, but got lucky as we headed down from the bluff.

Lunch on the porch


Lunch on the porch
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Grandpa Rog, Evan, and Brian enjoy a scrumptious repaste.

Officers' Row


Officers' Row
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Nebraska historical marker with information on the cabins.

Home sweet home


Home sweet home
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Our cabin at Fort Robinson, one of the original 1874 adobe officers' quarters.

Grandpa Rog, Evan, and Brian


Grandpa Rog, Evan, and Brian
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

The fellas at the entrance to the Fort Robinson Lodge.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Smooth



Oh, yeah. We was chillin' at YiaYia's Friday night. Doing the usual thing -- pizza and tasty adult beverages (for mom & dad).

Monday, July 03, 2006

My guys


My guys
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Looking patriotic

Caroline and Evan


Caroline and Evan
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Aw . . . cute.

Caution


Caution
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Evan brought along his binoculars. He thought he might need them to spot his parents in the crowd of parade spectators. Fortunately, we had seats up close.

Fourth of July parade


Fourth of July parade
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Evan looking disaffected on the catwalk.

Hard head . . . I mean, hat


Hard head . . . I mean, hat
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

This cool Coors hard hat came from Evan's grandpa.

Fountain of Love


Fountain of Love
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Happy birthday. Better than a cake and candles.

Birthday fountain


Birthday fountain
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Brian and Evan gave me this nifty fountain for my birthday. Not yet in its final location, but we wanted to check out the fountain in action with lights and water.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Happy Pappy Day


Multimedia message
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Evan is trying to tell us:

A. "The snake that got away was THIS BIG!"

B. "The crazy guy you think you see behind me is just an illusion"

C. "Dad, I love you THIS MUCH!"

Happy Father's Day!

On track


Multimedia message
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

During our hike at Platte River State Park on Sunday, we noticed this inscription on the railroad track that runs along the river's edge. It appears to say "Dad 99." We thought it was kind of fitting, since it was Father's Day.

And then I reminded Evan that he should NEVER play on the railroad tracks. Do as I say, not as I do.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Evan at bat


Evan at bat
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

It's t-ball time!

Evan on base with Dad coaching


Evan on base with Dad coaching
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Evan heading to 3rd


Evan heading to 3rd
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

T-ball tot


T-ball tot
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Post-game, following the first t-ball match of the season. Go Mariners!

Karma getting in the picture


Karma getting in the picture
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

"hmm, smells like chicken"

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Cob Wars


Multimedia message
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

When you left your lightsaber at home, a roasted corncob will do. Evan and his dad enjoying the food at a weekend downtown street event.

Evan and Maeve


Multimedia message
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Always nice to see a school friend!

Friday, June 09, 2006

On the ball


Multimedia message
Originally uploaded by katkimchee.

Evan was at the Saltdogs game last night.