Memorial Day, nearly on the heels of Mother’s Day and prior to the summer celebrations of both Father’s Day and Fourth of July, is a celebration of remembrance and thankfulness. It is a time to reminisce with our daughters and family about missed family and friends and the sacrifices of others in the fight for [...]
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Getting Geared Up For Spring Sports
March 5th, 2012 
bigshoes In middle to late winter, probably in the midst of a snow, rain, or ice storm, you found yourself filling out registration forms for the impending spring season of your daughter’s chosen sport. Although practice seems months away, now is a good time to prepare for her spring activities so you won’t have to rush [...]
Spring Training
March 3rd, 2012 bigshoes It is inevitable that with spring comes Spring Training, from the MLB to the Little League. As excited as you will be for your Major League team to take the field, you’re doubly excited when your daughter suits up and takes the field. It would be hard to imagine her not being able to play [...]
More Family Valentine Ideas
January 16th, 2012 bigshoes When Valentine Day approaches you may find that your daughter has to do the usual routine for providing a treat or cards for school. It is a nice gesture but it is always a good idea to consider what little gestures would be meaningful to family members.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
January 9th, 2012 bigshoes It’s all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you’re properly trained. ~ Author: Queen Elizabeth In late January celebrations begin for the National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) and continue through February. It is supported by groups like the Girl Scouts of America, Girls Inc., National Women’s Law [...]
Creating Holiday Memories
November 25th, 2011 bigshoes There is nothing more fun than creating holiday memories with family and friends. During this time of year it is easy to get carried away and overlook spending quality time with our families. Unfortunately this is the time of year when we should be more in tune to the needs of our daughters. Their need [...]
Halloween Themed Speed Painting
October 30th, 2011 bigshoes This one is pretty cool, a more dramatic presentation.
Fall and Halloween Speed Painting
October 29th, 2011 bigshoes I’m impressed with speed painting that I’ve discovered on YouTube. So for our Halloween weekend celebrations we’ll post them for the next few days.
Extra Innings for Texas
October 27th, 2011 bigshoes So close before midnight, I thought I’d be celebrating an American League World Series win. Oh well, extra innings folks.
MLB Weather Delays
October 26th, 2011 bigshoes It is snowing and raining in some regions of the US and as we near the end of the MLB season one could only wonder if baseball post season play overstays its welcome. I’ll admit I was a traditionalist and did not look forward to the post season all those years ago as divisions were [...]
