Aug 22, 2022Happy 11th birthday Colton GodfreyAnother year has gone by. And like those that came before, you certainly made the most of it. How best to commemorate such an epic year? How about a 4,500 word tome to the last 12 months. And away we go! Rock Star: It only took 2 days into your…21 min read21 min read
Jun 10, 2022Happy 9th birthday Camden GodfreyAnother year, another birthday. 9 years. 3,287 days and counting. And with each new day, a new adventure. I’m not sure how you manage to cram so much into so little time, but here’s a not-so-brief summary of the past 365. Another day at the ballpark: Just one week after…Family17 min readFamily17 min read
Mar 31, 2022Happy 6th birthday Clara GodfreyWe’re 2+ years into this whole global pandemic thing. Fully 1/3 of your life! Remember what life was like before? Me neither. But here are some of my favorite memories from this past year, in not even remotely chronological order. Daddy-daughter walks: You started your age-5 year in preschool and finished it…17 min read17 min read
Aug 22, 2021Happy 10th Birthday Colton GodfreySomehow an entire decade has passed since you were born. 10 years!! Despite covid, there were some pretty awesome moments over the past 12 months. Here are a few of my favorites, with plenty of photos and gifs to keep you entertained. Fantasy Sports: One of your buddy’s dads decided it would…19 min read19 min read
Jun 10, 2021Happy 8th birthday Camden GodfreyIt’s been a crazy year to say the least. A global pandemic, sure. But also just a whole lot of ups and downs and all arounds. And sports! Here are some of the most memorable things you’ve done over these tumultuous 12 months Jack Camp: Last summer, with all sports…Family16 min readFamily16 min read
Mar 31, 2021Happy 5th birthday Clara GodfreyYou’ve spent the entire last year of your life in a global pandemic, and what a year it’s been. You’ve adapted and adjusted, and might hardly remember a time when you didn’t wear a mask wherever you went. …Birthday17 min readBirthday17 min read
Nov 18, 2020Running a 50k is better the 2nd time aroundBut not better enough to make me do it again — As you may be aware, a pandemic has shut down much of regular life (including organized races). And my recent ankle surgery means I haven’t run since August and optimistically won’t run again until sometime in 2021. …Trailrunning9 min readTrailrunning9 min read
Aug 22, 2020Happy 9th Birthday Colton GodfreyAnother year gone by. And needless to say, the pandemic has made it a particularly crazy one. Here are some of my favorite memories from the past 12 months: Basketball: Let’s start with sports (obviously). The prior year you swept the regular season before being swept out of the first…Family13 min readFamily13 min read
Jul 30, 2020President Trump’s latest invitationAn offer too good to refuse — Our Dear Leader has sent me several letters requesting my input and support, even inviting me to join his prestigious and exclusive Republican Presidential Task Force and his Presidential Advisory Board. Despite my enthusiastic replies, the mail stopped for a while. …Trump11 min readTrump11 min read
Jun 10, 2020Happy 7th birthday Camden GodfreyAnother year of craziness has passed. You’re a little taller, a little bigger, and a whole lot more rambunctious. Below are some of my favorite memories from the past year Grandma’s house In July we made our annual trip to visit Grandma in Seattle. As usual, all you really wanted…Family12 min readFamily12 min read
