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• Fire in La Mirada
On the occasion of my annual date of birth, there were so many candles on my birthday cake that the fire trucks had to be called to put out the fire. The trucks seemed to have caused lots of unwanted attention. At least there were a few extra people on hand to help me eat […]
• Kinard Family Celebrations
We now look for any excuse to get all the family together. It was an Open House, an Engagement Party and a Family Vacation, all rolled into one. This has been a great summer for our family. Sarah delivered Taylor, Kristen and Bryan announced their engagement, Ken and Jennifer announced the coming of grandchild number […]
• Taylor Brianne Kinard Born
After nine months of waiting Sarah and Kevin’s second daughter arrived July 15th. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Taylor comes to a loving family with lots of support. This is a great time for Kevin and Sarah who seem to be really enjoying all these special blessings. There is enough love in […]
• Bryan & Kristen Are Engaged!
Well, It’s true! Bryan and Kristen announced their engagement this last weekend. After three years of dating and working through the nitty gritty of forming a good relationship, it finally happened. I was clued in that it was imminent, when Bryan took me out to dinner to ask for Kristen’s hand in marriage. He wanted […]
• Madison Will Love This!
Madison, our two-year-old grand daughter is expecting a sister this week. So Sharon and I have been thinking how we could do something for her that would help her adjust to all the attention that comes with bringing a baby sister home. After some serious discussion and many investigative shopping trips to consider our options, […]
• Dimensions of Fatherhood
Barnette (Barney) Jackson Kinard (me at 18) Recently, I was contemplating my ongoing ever-changing role of Fatherhood. It has caused me to consider that Fatherhood is one of my most treasured life experiences. However, as I think about it there are six dimensions to fatherhood that I have experienced so far, but I still have […]
• Growing Up Latte
Latte has made it to 5 pounds in three months, more than doubled her weight. She is a Maltepoo, part Maltese and part Poodle. Life for her has been good, she loves people and people love her. When I take her for a walk, people always stop and admire this snow ball with four legs. […]
• My “Kool” Birthday Gift
Dear Kids, Just wanted tell you kids, “thanks again” for the great birthday present that you got me this year. I have been going every week, so this week will be four weeks, that I will have gone to get my One-on-One Coaching session at the Apple Store in Brea. I am amazed how much […]
• What is Senioritis?
Well, on the occasion of my birthday this month, I began to ponder the implications of being sixty-five years old. I always thought that anyone who was sixty five was very old, like ancient. Now that I have arrived at this magic number, I am not so sure. I still like to think that Sharon […]
• Latte, the Therapy Dog
Well, her name is Latte. She is a Maltepoo, a cross between a Maltese and a Poodle. This toy breed is a great lap dog and does not weigh much. Of course, Latte is still a puppy, but at eight weeks, she is a mere two pounds (dripping wet). Latte joined our home this last […]
