Category Archives: Family

Why I Referenced Anne Frank to My Kids As They Start School

Two of our three kids have already started school. Those two are Gabe and Owen who will be in separate schools for the first time in 8 years. That breakup with them also means all three will be in different schools for the first time. Ever. The kids being gone inevitably means that we willContinue reading “Why I Referenced Anne Frank to My Kids As They Start School”

Leadville 2016 – Post-Race Report

We have a debt to those before us and an obligation to those that come after us. We maximize life and potential through heart, intelligence, and grit. We focus on our bond. We do all of this together because we are always stronger together. Mostest. — Porter Family Mission Statement In August 2015, I had theContinue reading “Leadville 2016 – Post-Race Report”

Five Questions for Family Dinner.

When it was time for dinner, Courtney and I sit with our kids and want to know how each of their days was. Sometimes, a child would just utter “Fine”, “ok”, etc. and want to move on. Other times, a child would be so excited that others wouldn’t have a chance to share their day.Continue reading “Five Questions for Family Dinner.”

Children As Truth and Inspiration

A number of family and friends know this story already. It’s time to write it down for posterity’s sake and because I hope Avery will read it one day. As many people know and talked about in a previous post, I have lost a bit of weight the past 2 years (from 199 lb toContinue reading “Children As Truth and Inspiration”

Dear TiVo, We Had Some Good Times But I Need to Move On

In November 2006, we purchased a high definition Panasonic 42″ plasma television for our family room. Our crappy 22 inch TV was developing dark spots and fading. Courtney wanted a panel television due to the odd layout of our family room. I am far from a videophile or audiophile – hell, I can not evenContinue reading “Dear TiVo, We Had Some Good Times But I Need to Move On”

Sad Day – Missing Family Member (Lost Dog)

It’s a relatively sad day for the Porter family. We have been searching for Ike since January 7th but are losing hope. It started when I let him out early that morning. Since then, Saint Louis has been plagued with exceptionally cold weather. Almost every night, Avery expresses her concerns and tells us how muchContinue reading “Sad Day – Missing Family Member (Lost Dog)”

Christmas Morning

Today marked a number of firsts for Christmas.  It was Owen’s first Christmas ever.  It was Gabe’s first Christmas where he understood what to do with presents.  His patent move was to unleash the fists of fury with wrapping paper being thrown over both shoulders. For Avery, it was the first Christmas where she understoodContinue reading “Christmas Morning”