In the sky...

With Paige running off to join the circus, I thought this was an appropriate post to honor her flying "in the sky".

The other day at work, Paige called to let me know that Bryce successfully kazooed a song and she could actually tell what song it was. The song was Twinkle Twinkle (Little Star), followed by an encore of Old MacDonald. Pretty good for a kazoo, I'd say, considering you could probably have Wynton Marsalis play Happy Birthday or something off the Beatles' White Album and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

So...it was time to get the band together. I've been going out the garage at night working on my Flutaphone technique and I would put myself at about a 2nd grade level at this point (I'm confident I can get to a 4th grade proficiency by the time we go on the road).




Ready for our big break, and with no rehearsal time, Bryce and I let loose on our first jam session of Twinkle Twinkle. The problem with going without rehearsls is that I didn't know Bryce like to improvise so much. Clearly inspired by his mother's trapeeze efforts of flying "in the sky"...Bryce took the time to honor his carny mother by inserting & repeating this line of the song (I know you're humming this in your head...it's the part that goes "like a diamond IN THE SKY").



We managed to get through the song, but I think I needed the diaper change when we were done because I'm pretty sure I wet my pants.

So amazing

There is a wellness spa in Austin that offers trapeze classes at different times during the year.
http://www.thecrossingsaustin.com/events/dare_to_fly.php
I have always wanted to try this so I took a class. It was the most amazing exerience that I have ever had. There were about 7 girls there, half had done this before. These cute young guys lead us through some stretches and then the newbies got a 5 minute ground lesson. Next thing you know, we're each climbing the ladder and flying through the air. I learned the knee hang with a backflip drop and I also got to do a knee hang catch. Look at the pictures and you'll see. Not to brag, but I was really good!

World issues...

Bryce has taken to fixing the credit crisis...he certainly has the look down

Rah Rah Ree...

Kick 'em in the...well, this is a peaceful blog so I should probably say Rah Rah Ree turn out the lights so they can't see. Can't you just feel the spirit? Well...luckily for all of us, we've got our next cheerleader in the making right here...so she can help us get the words just right. So...come the fall of 2026, miss Ivy Grace Newman will be getting this party started for the Longhorn nation:

From cheerlead

And...since they're only 2 years apart, Bryce will probably be finding his way into the starting lineup at that point (assuming he's met the criteria of his scholarship offer....http://texasnewmans.blogspot.com/2006/08/hut-hut-hut.html)

So...tell Brent Musburger to get his microphone ready because there hasn't been a human interest story this compelling since this man rescued this woman and all her booze in the hurricane:

Ivy's Naming

For our non-Jewish readers out there, a baby naming is when you get your Hebrew name. Ivy was named in honor of her great great gandmothers, Idealla and Freda. My great uncle and grandfather did a beautiful ceremony and I really appreciate all the family that came to celebrate.

This guy is good...

I felt like after all my boasting about Bryce's golf that I should post something actually showing him in action. Just a little taste...some flavor of what he does everyday...for hours...in the heat. This is by no means a highlight reel...just a few minutes of me following him around. I'm pretty sure with some better editing, I could have him up for an ESPY by the end of the year.

After watching this, you might be thinking...boy...that kid needs some real clubs. Well...Sunday was a prime example of why he's not getting metal clubs for a little while longer. Paige and I were sitting in the grass while Bryce practiced nearby. How nearby? Close enough for Bryce to go Kathy Bates on Paige's knee with his blue club. Bryce was visibly upset from the incident...but I think it's because he thought he shanked it.