Sunday, November 21, 2010

Buckeye Maker


Buckeye Maker
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack was asked to bring something to school that is a holiday tradition. The Ohio Sate- Michigan game is our tradition.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Easy Rider


Easy Rider
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack takes off the training wheels and is let loose.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

My Kindergartener


My Kindergartener
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack loved his first day. Check flickr for the complete photo series.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Suttles' Last Waltz


Suttles' Last Waltz
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

(L-R) Top row: Ursala, Jack, Reese, Middle row: Jada, Lela, Eliza, Julia, Peyton, Nia, Bottom Row; Jackson, Nico, Arial, Matthew, and Michael

Friday, July 2, 2010

Permission to Board


Permission to Board
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack is ready to kayak the Nissequogue River

Hole Diggers


Hole Diggers
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Tommy, Jack and their beach-time handiwork.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Jack and the Braves Drum Corp


Tommy got into the action as well.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Manion's Annual Braves-Buccos Game


Manion's Annual Braves-Buccos Game
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

The whole gang makes it out for the ballgame sporting our Pittsburgh Pirate regalia.

Jack Running the Bases


Jack Running the Bases
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

During our annual Braves-Bucco game, Jack runs the bases (in left field) at Turner Field

Saturday, May 29, 2010

World Cup 2010, Anyone?


World Cup 2010
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack's US soccer kit arrived yesterday and we broke out the 2006 World Cup Champion Italian Kit that Uncle Enrico sent. We are ready.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Jack Claims he is the Ultimate Pirates Fan?!?




Jack is caught in action cheering for the Atlanta Braves on a trip to the ballpark with Mommy's office friends. After being down 8 - 0 in the 2nd, the Braves come back to beat the Reds with a 9th inning Grand Slam.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

The Chimpmunks (don't ask)


The Chimpmunks (don't ask)
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

The big finale. "Alvin, Theodore and Simon" otherwise known as Michael, Jack, and Jackson prepare to ride the steepest incline in the world to the top of Lookout Mountain. What a fun, action-packed day.

Striking a Pose


Striking a Pose
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

The boys get ready to hit it at Ruby Falls, a cave and waterfall the equivalent of 26 floors under ground.

Between a Rock and Rock


Between a Rock and Rock
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack easily makes it through Fat Man's Squeeze and commented proudly on how skinny he was. Pregnant Miss LaToya, on the other hand, had a little more difficulty.

Dad's New Birdhouse


Dad's New Birdhouse
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Dad said Jack couldn't come home without a See Rock City birdhouse. He wasn't expecting such special birdies to accompany it.

GA, TN, VA, AL, NC...


Pre-K trip
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

A little GSU help in reminding us what states you can see from atop Lookout Mountain. Could we REALLY see all these states? Wow!

A View of 7 States


A View of 7 States
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack's at the top of the world! A spectacular view from atop Rock City. Now, what states can we see?

Jack's Pre-K Class at Rock City


Jack's Pre-K Class
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

After weeks of planning, we made it to Tennessee!

Buddies on the Road


Buddies
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Pre-K Field Trip to Tennessee. The Soccerdiles showing off their stuff as we wait to go in to hike Rock City. We missed Julia!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Snowball


Snowball
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack - 14, Dad 10. Dad was on the ground a lot during our first snow football game.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Shucking Oysters at the party!


Shucking Oysters at the party!
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

The Oysters from Fischer Island were a huge hit. We ate 150! Terrance was the master schucker.

A wonderful 40th Surprise!


A wonderful 40th Surprise!
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

A surpise visit from Aunt Julie and a wonderful party planned by Terrance

A slumber party with Aunt Julie and Anika


A slumber party with Aunt Julie and Anika
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Post-party fun.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Back Flip


It Worked
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Jack and Dad ran Mona the dolphin through a couple of drills.

Jack Plays Football with a Dolphin


Jack Plays Football with a Dolphin
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

The presence of a longhorn football in the photo in no way reflects the allegiances of the child, dolphin, or blogger.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Southern Most Photographed Spot in the US


Southern Most Photographed Spot in...
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

We reached the southern tip of the US. Dad didn't want to wait in line so we took our picture on the backside of the monument. Still works!

All Smiles But No Fish


All Smiles
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Testing out the rods on the Summerland Key bridge. Our rods weren't quite big enough to reach water so we chose to venture home and fish off the dock instead.

Dock Fishing


Dock Fishing
Originally uploaded by terrancemanion

Heard that there is an eel living under our dock -- but we still haven't seen it and Fisherman Jack wasn't able to entice it out with his special "Cars" rod and fancy shrimp.