When Number 4 was 10 years old he had been dancing competitively for a couple of years. Our family was still new to the sport and spent the last 2 seasons getting our feet wet learning about expectations, competitions and costumes. His second full year went along pretty smoothly with only an occasional issue arising and usually it had to do with me not planning ahead. Kori: Ok he brushes over those costume pieces that he forgot like they were no big deal. Believe me they w

As many of you know by now, I have been a stay at home dad for a long time(over 20 years). That has allowed me many years to be home with my kids and teach them many things. I have taught them the importance of doing well in school. I have taught them how to be respectful of others. I have taught them to stand up for themselves and always believe in themselves. Luckily for me, I have an amazing wife that has taught them as many if not more things than I have. I will be

The family dynamic has changed once again in our home with Number 3 heading off to college. If you are doing the math correctly, that only leaves Number 4 at home with Kori and I. We can honestly say from past experiences, things change when you take away a family member from the home. Every time someone has left to head out on their own, the home unit has been affected. Poor Number 4, he is the only one left and as Kori and I like to say, we can now give our undivided at

I know I am not alone in saying that customer service, in many cases, is a necessary evil. The people who work the phone or online are there to answer questions, help when there is a problem and hopefully solve any concerns – at least that is my definition. At times, I get a really knowledgeable and helpful customer service representative; and when I do, I personally ask to talk with a manager in order to give positive feedback. At the end of the day, the customer is alway