We found some turkeys...
They were in our backyard
We invited them in.
They looked friendly,
...VERY friendly
We think they will be allowed to join us for dinner on Thursday.
Tuesday, November 24
Thanksgiving Turkeys
We found some turkeys...
They were in our backyard
We invited them in.
They looked friendly,
...VERY friendly
We think they will be allowed to join us for dinner on Thursday.
Monday, November 23
Kaylee golfing for the first time.
Kaylee’s take-
Today I went to a real golf course - I got to play for the first time. It was fantastic! And the course was great. Abby, Mommy, Daddy and I went to Winter Springs Country Club this afternoon. Me and Daddy got a few double bogeys, we got a few triple bogeys - definitely just me. We even got a few pars. We even got a few just bogeys.
The first thing we did was practice on the putting green. We had to wait for a few other people to play and then it was our turn. I got to hit the ball far with my driver, I got to use my putter, my 6 iron and my wedge too.
My favorite part was that I almost got the ball in the hole. I laughed when the golf cart was going so fast - Abby was driving and it was funny. I got to drive the golf cart too!
I had fun and I’m thankful for the flowers that we saw and the golf course - and for DADDY who took us on this fun trip.
Dad’s take-A few times, I have taken Kaylee to the driving range. She can make great contact on the ball. A couple weeks ago, I decided to check out a local 9 hole course at Winter Park, Florida. It is a historic golf site in the middle of town. It has a lovely neighborhood layout.
I like this course because of the family friendly atmosphere. I did some research on uskidsgolf.com about kid’s tee boxes. These tee boxes give kids a real chance at getting close to the hole within 3-5 shots. Since Kaylee has started learning the game, I thought she was getting good enough to play on a real course. We had her go to the level 1 tees. You can read more about the tee boxes here.
We decided to bring the whole family for the adventure. Watching her line up her putts on the practice green was adorable. I didn't tell her to do that. She learned it from watching golf. Enjoy the photos and commentary.
The first tee was a par 4, Kaylee hit the ball about 30 yds on her first shot putting herself in great position on the fairway. She ended up on the green after 4 shots and 4 putted for an 8 on her first hole.
The second hole was a par 3. She was about 45 yds away. Her first shot ended up short of the green. She chipped on and two putted for a 4. When she put her shot on the green, she had her first cheer from someone on the road driving. They yelled, “great shot little girl.” Emily and I couldn’t believe what we were watching.
The third hole was a par 5 about 135 yds for her. She ended up getting a 7 on in 4 and 3 putted.
Daddy's swing.
Abby driving the cart, putting the pedal to the metal. Notice mommy and Kaylee's legs flying,
The fifth hole was a par 4 about 90 yds. She was on in 4 and 4 putted for an eight. She would have had a lower score but her chip landed on the green and rolled off the side.
Kaylee's tee shot, see if you can find the pink ball in the fairway on the right side of the photo.
Abby caddying with Kaylee.
The sixth hole was a memorable hole. It was a par 4 about 100 yds. She landed her tee shot just off the fairway on the right, she hit another shot that landed short of the bunker located on the right side of the green. She had a very difficult shot to get it on the green. A tough shot for any golfer. She had to get the ball over the bunker and land it on the green to get on about 20 yds away. Well, this darling little first timer, took her wedge struck a perfect shot up in the air over the bunker. It landed short of the pin and rolled to the left of the green about 6 feet from the hole. Emily and I were absolutely shocked. This girl has some serious game. It was an unbelievable shot. She really impressed us with her natural ability. She was on in 3 and two putted for a 5 on a par 4. Her second bogey of the day.
She tried to fall into the hole.
On to number seven, it was a par 3, she was on in 3 and 3 putted. She had another good wedge shot to get her ball on the green.
Abby enjoying the flowers on the course.
On number eight, another par 3. Here, she hit a great tee shot again in the fairway. She got another six.
Kaylee's ball closer than mine.
9th Hole - She was in the fairway for 3 shots while daddy put his tee shot way right in the rough on this par 4. Then, she was on in 3 and 3 putted on her final hole of the day.
Her final score for 9 holes was 55 on an 1100 yd course. It was a great day for her. She didn’t hit a bad shot all day. Emily was funny, she said, “Kaylee is a great player. I’m amazed with how far she can hit the ball, but she has to work on her putting.” I started laughing. She still faired pretty well for her first time on real greens.
Kaylee's drives and mid game landed in the fairway on almost every hole. Her average drives were between 30 and 50 yds. Overall, she was down the middle most of the day. As my golf coach says, I would love to miss them straight all day.
Daddy played well today too. I shot an 8 over par 43. The funny thing was Kaylee tied me on a couple holes and was within one shot on three others. Man, I have some stiff competition from my 6 year old.
It was a blast letting the girls drive the cart. Abby was Kaylee’s caddy running and giving her the right clubs for her shots. A lovely family time enjoying the outdoors and the game of golf.
The first thing we did was practice on the putting green. We had to wait for a few other people to play and then it was our turn. I got to hit the ball far with my driver, I got to use my putter, my 6 iron and my wedge too.
My favorite part was that I almost got the ball in the hole. I laughed when the golf cart was going so fast - Abby was driving and it was funny. I got to drive the golf cart too!
I had fun and I’m thankful for the flowers that we saw and the golf course - and for DADDY who took us on this fun trip.
Dad’s take-A few times, I have taken Kaylee to the driving range. She can make great contact on the ball. A couple weeks ago, I decided to check out a local 9 hole course at Winter Park, Florida. It is a historic golf site in the middle of town. It has a lovely neighborhood layout.
I like this course because of the family friendly atmosphere. I did some research on uskidsgolf.com about kid’s tee boxes. These tee boxes give kids a real chance at getting close to the hole within 3-5 shots. Since Kaylee has started learning the game, I thought she was getting good enough to play on a real course. We had her go to the level 1 tees. You can read more about the tee boxes here.
We decided to bring the whole family for the adventure. Watching her line up her putts on the practice green was adorable. I didn't tell her to do that. She learned it from watching golf. Enjoy the photos and commentary.
The first tee was a par 4, Kaylee hit the ball about 30 yds on her first shot putting herself in great position on the fairway. She ended up on the green after 4 shots and 4 putted for an 8 on her first hole.
The second hole was a par 3. She was about 45 yds away. Her first shot ended up short of the green. She chipped on and two putted for a 4. When she put her shot on the green, she had her first cheer from someone on the road driving. They yelled, “great shot little girl.” Emily and I couldn’t believe what we were watching.
The third hole was a par 5 about 135 yds for her. She ended up getting a 7 on in 4 and 3 putted.
Daddy's swing.
Abby driving the cart, putting the pedal to the metal. Notice mommy and Kaylee's legs flying,
The fifth hole was a par 4 about 90 yds. She was on in 4 and 4 putted for an eight. She would have had a lower score but her chip landed on the green and rolled off the side.
Kaylee's tee shot, see if you can find the pink ball in the fairway on the right side of the photo.
Abby caddying with Kaylee.
The sixth hole was a memorable hole. It was a par 4 about 100 yds. She landed her tee shot just off the fairway on the right, she hit another shot that landed short of the bunker located on the right side of the green. She had a very difficult shot to get it on the green. A tough shot for any golfer. She had to get the ball over the bunker and land it on the green to get on about 20 yds away. Well, this darling little first timer, took her wedge struck a perfect shot up in the air over the bunker. It landed short of the pin and rolled to the left of the green about 6 feet from the hole. Emily and I were absolutely shocked. This girl has some serious game. It was an unbelievable shot. She really impressed us with her natural ability. She was on in 3 and two putted for a 5 on a par 4. Her second bogey of the day.
She tried to fall into the hole.
On to number seven, it was a par 3, she was on in 3 and 3 putted. She had another good wedge shot to get her ball on the green.
Abby enjoying the flowers on the course.
On number eight, another par 3. Here, she hit a great tee shot again in the fairway. She got another six.
Kaylee's ball closer than mine.
9th Hole - She was in the fairway for 3 shots while daddy put his tee shot way right in the rough on this par 4. Then, she was on in 3 and 3 putted on her final hole of the day.
Her final score for 9 holes was 55 on an 1100 yd course. It was a great day for her. She didn’t hit a bad shot all day. Emily was funny, she said, “Kaylee is a great player. I’m amazed with how far she can hit the ball, but she has to work on her putting.” I started laughing. She still faired pretty well for her first time on real greens.
Kaylee's drives and mid game landed in the fairway on almost every hole. Her average drives were between 30 and 50 yds. Overall, she was down the middle most of the day. As my golf coach says, I would love to miss them straight all day.
Daddy played well today too. I shot an 8 over par 43. The funny thing was Kaylee tied me on a couple holes and was within one shot on three others. Man, I have some stiff competition from my 6 year old.
It was a blast letting the girls drive the cart. Abby was Kaylee’s caddy running and giving her the right clubs for her shots. A lovely family time enjoying the outdoors and the game of golf.
Monday, November 16
Shuttle Launch Atlantis 11-16-09
Here are a couple photos from the launch about 50 miles away.
The cloud of smoke it left behind.
The cloud of smoke it left behind.
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