Seven

Madeline turned 7 this past week. Between school, family, and her friends, she had several parties. She was out of gas this evening. Turning 7 is hard work.

We're having a taste of fall weather here lately. My favorite.

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Matt

Bluegill

Madeline asked me to take her fishing earlier this week. We went today. We stopped at the new Bass Pro Shop first, which is pretty impressive. After that, we went to the pond behind my office and wet our lines. Madeline picked it up fast and ended up catching a bunch of tiny bluegills. I got to fish myself for a few minutes. I caught one small bass. We both had a lot of fun.

Angie lost her job yesterday. They cut four people loose. Seems to be a common thing these days.

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Matt

Naptime

The kids are in Florida with their grandparents. They flew out last night (boy are their arms tired). I took them to the airport. We got there two hours early, just in case there were any issues with three minors flying alone. No issues. I waited with them until they boarded. I kissed them goodbye then went down to the bar and had an $8 beer while I waited for the plane to leave. It's a weird feeling watching the kids leave alone. When I talked to Madeline on the phone this morning, she told me she cried on the plane for two hours. Poor Alex & Abby.

It's a good feeling having no commitments for the entire weekend. Maybe I should take a nap now?

Yesterday at work, I bid the largest job I've ever bid. Over $12 million. I took some well deserved time off today. It will be a while before I found out how that one turned out.

Peace-
Matt