Friday, August 28th, 2026

 Today after work I took Nolan over to Hilton, where we watched the season-opener for the ISU volleyball team, as the Cyclones defeated Loyola Chicago in straight sets (25-12, 25-20, and 25-22). 

It was fun to be back inside Hilton.  Nolan enjoyed a Clone Cone, and we both made it on the jumbotron!  

I don't keep track of the volleyball games that we've attended nearly as well as other sports, but here are a few past games:

• West Virginia 2025 (win 3-1)
• Toledo 2024 (win 3-0)
• TCU 2019 (win 3-0)
• South Dakota 2019 (win 3-0)
• Ole Miss 2018 (win 3-0)
• West Virginia 2017 (win 3-1)
• Kent State 2017 (win 3-0)
• Wichita State 2016 (win 3-0)
• West Virginia 2015 (win 3-0)
• Kansas 2014 (win 3-2)
• Kansas State 2013 (win 3-0)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

 It's back to school time!  On one hand it is sad that the summer is over, but it is good to look forward to what the next school year will bring.  Maxwell started 5th grade yesterday, and he has Mrs. Goodman for his teacher.  Today, Nolan started 8th grade.  Next year will be quite the change when Maxwell starts middle school and Nolan begins high school!

Maxwell on his first day of 5th grade.

Nolan on his first day of 8th grade.