THIS IS NOT GOOD!
July 24, 2008 by admin
17 DAYS WITHOUT A BRAELYN GRACE MOMENT!
C’MON HOOVER —- GIVE US ONE!
Quite A Week!
July 20, 2008 by admin
The last seven days have been eventful to say the least. A variety of things going on — pretty much never a dull moment.
Work was work – did my share of day travel, took on a couple of new projrcts that look really interesting, checked in on a couple that are under construction (I love it when we get to that point…..actually doing something material), and worked with a couple that are in process. All in all – pretty well rounded week and no complaints.
Personal life was busy! Mom ended up in the hospital on Wednesday – just couldn’t get around and severe pain in her back. She is still there as i write – though she has moved over to the Transitional Care Unit – kind of a physical therapy arrangement to get her back on her feet and evaluate her capacity and capabilities to see if she can go back to tending for herself or if it is time for an Assisted Living arrangement. I am guessing she will be in there for another couple of days anyway. Sooo….did alot of running around taking care of her stuff, getting her what she needed, etc. etc. ….. and just visiting with her a bit.
Nate, Courtney, and Keegan came up this past week also so Nate could help his Grandma get some stuff out of the basement. They did a great job! I think the local landfill is a little bit fuller than it was last week – they took some major loads to the dump! Starting to look like the "B" will actually have some room down there if he decides toi move up this way for work & school. Anyway — thanks to Nate for alot of help. The last night he was here we loaded up the pool table and ping pong table cover in his truck and tied it down good and he took them home with him. I committed to give Nate those items some time ago — and frankly I cant think of a better place for them. He is one fine young man! Oh … and while I am mentioning fine young men …. that Keegan is really coming into his own. What a great one! And finally as we discuss the visiting Lechers, you can see that Courtney got this blogging figured out – what a sweetie – I am guessing we will hear more from her.
Steph & Mike & Stephen took Ashley and Courtney to Cheyenne last night so they could use their Christmas presents "finally" – they had tickets to the Taylor Swift concert at Frontier Days. Those two young ladies looked totally awesome all dressed up before they left. Have i told you lately about my three awesome granddaughters? Wowzers! I havent heard from anyone this morning but am assuming they had a good time, that the Lovato’s are back in Casper, and that Courtney is in Colorado. She was excited to get home so she could go to a Rockies game at Coors Field with a group of friends today. Busy people!
I think that one of the events of the past week that was interesting is that I believe Ashley has become somewhat hooked on Texas Hold ‘Em! Yep – Ashley & Stephen & Coutrtney and Vic & I had some great sessions this past week. Fun!
Oh …. also got the motorhome all serviced and set up. Probably going to use it for a bedroom etc. for some of the end of month guests that are anticipated here. Sounds like we "could" have alot of different family visits from both sides of our family. I don’t think summer is going to slow down for awhile!
Well …. time to clean up and head up to see how Ma is doing this morning. And yes Son — I will put on a heavy dose of BO repellant!
the dad
My “Green” Thought
July 13, 2008 by admin
So, I wonder, should I worry myself about being green? Green, as in environmentally green. I want to care, and I do. I hope that isn’t liberal! Anyway, my green thought of the day, having just read that gas prices went up 1.5 cents this last week (national average), is:
The City of Overland Park should synchronize its lights better.
I am reminded of the last time I got my hair cut (about 4 weeks ago). I drove from College and Metcalf in OP to 162nd Terrace and Metcalf. There are exactly 10 stoplights on the way. Of the 10, I hit 8 of them RED. One of the two I did not hit red was a stop light outside a fire station… it would have only been red if the fire trucks were about to roll. So really, I hit 1 of 9 true traffic lights green. That means I spent a tremendous amount of time stopping and starting at red then green lights. And, mind you, this was without making a turn. If the City of Overland Park could time their lights properly, a lot of gas could be saved. That means less gas consumed and more money in citizen pockets to spend elsewhere.
Of course, the City of Overland Park employs corrupt police offiers (i.e. Officer J. Sheperd), so why would they worry about something that would save the environment like syncing traffic lights?
Well, that’s my green thought. I can’t be green, I guess, if the City won’t be.
Screw OP and screw BO.
–RE
More Life With The Girls
July 10, 2008 by admin
Okay – so I’ve been "batching" oficially for a full week now. Just me and the "girls". While it hasn’t been too bad I think all three of us are ready for The mom’s return. I think that is projected for some time late tomorrow. They are leaving the Left Coast in a few hours and have rooms booked at Mesquite, NV for later tonite. By my calculations thats about 10 – 11 hour drive left for tomorrow normally. If they proceed like they apparently did on the way out – probably 14 or so.
Life around the homestead has been relatively non- eventful. As was written in Ryans latest post – Tony had an accident on his motorcycle. Praise God he is pretty okay —- he could still use a few prayers for a full repair and healing of his hand. Sounds like some torn ligaments and bone chips to take care of in surgery procedure in the next few days. Thinking of you Tony – God Bless you.
The girls have been GOOD! I almost hate to say that – I have one more night & day with them but I am really pleased so far. Tuesday I left at 7 AM and didn’t get back to feed or let them out until after 5 PM and ………. I could not find a single sign of an accident – #1 or #2! I am really proud of them. And they are sleeping very well also – only up once or twice a night! Knock on wood.
BGE is half a year old and I am 125 halfs a year old! Actually approaching 126 rapidly! Sounds good for her but not for me! I think I’ll stick with counting just once a year. Wow Lynda – you just celebrated your 120th half year birthday!
My mom is feeling poorly. Been pretty much bedridden the past couple of days. Her back, which hurts her continually, is apparently unbearable. She finally persevered in contacting her Doc today and they are making some meds adjustments to try to help her with the pain. God bless her – she just wants not to hurt so bad. If the meds adjustments don’t help we’ll get her in next week per docs orders but it is apparently arthritis which is apparently uncureable so it doesn’t bear well for her i fear. She can use your prayers too!
Well – I have to go put heat on my eye. Yah ….. me too! Not to be outdone by everyone else I woke up with a really swollen & ugly left eye this morning. It started yesterday and progressed through the night. Got into the eye doc about 10:30 this morning and apparently have a pretty advanced infection emanating from either an ingrown hair or a foreign hair. he is guessing foreign since hair doesent generally grow where this is at in the eye socket AND since i generally have a hell of a time growing hair anywhere! Ha ….. beat you to it so no comments necessary. Anyway – the perscription for cure is very interesting: twice a day if possible a heat pack on the eye for 15 -20 minutes. 4 times a day I wash my eye out (yep) with Johnsons "no tears" baby shampoo (yep – you and me BGE); then I put this ointment in my eye 4 times a day. This ointment is a real treat – little bitty tube like super glue comes in – $127 for the tube by the way – only $23 to me cause i have good insurance thank you State of Wyoming. Anyway – this ointment blurrs vision for a pretty long period of time (the noon swag for over an hour). Sheesh! What next? AND – if i am guessing correctly knowing my environment – I believe that if we could ever recover that little hair folicle and run some DNA or something we would see either Sopie or Maggies name all over it! So – thanks girls i think!
I need to go see if Maggie fixed me any dinner. Any bets?
The Dad
Braelyn is 6 Months Old Today!
July 9, 2008 by admin
As Lauren Murphy would say, today is Braelyn’s “Half Birthday!” Yes, that is right… Lil’ B is now officially 6 months old today. Half way to a year. Wow, in a lot of respect, time really does fly by. She is out right now on a walk with Rebecca. She was really cute earlier tonight (check that, she is always cute. But, when I got home (a little later than usual) she was chowing down on her carrots and such and was, well, pretty demanding, really. She has the funniest sound which I think means “More, NOW!”
While I am so anxious for the next big moments, like when she crawls, talks, walks, etc, the small moments are priceless as well. She is really developing quite the personality. I can’t wait to see what is next in her development. One thing I do know, she definitely takes the cares of the world away when I get to hold her. She is so precious, and loves to cuddle. This morning she slept in bed with me for about an hour after she ate… she was up early, and I wasn’t!
I have some pictures and a few more videos to get done, if I could Hoover Woodrow to quit snoring over there and get his production company kicked into high gear. I will get to them soon… I think.
I was sad to hear Monday that the father of two of my former baseball players passed away this past weekend. Bob Stephens was a great man who lived for his kids and for baseball. He most recently had been heading the Field of Dreams project in Casper where he helped raise interest, funds, and city support to construct new, quality baseball fields for the youth in Casper. He was a very frequent posted on Bleacher Banter, one of my baseball websites dedicated to American Legion Baseball in Wyoming. He will be missed, no doubt, by the baseball community and his family. My thoughts go out to Ross and Lee and the rest of the family for this untimely, tragic passing. I am disappointed that the Casper Star Tribune on-line has yet to post his obituary. I would love to send a donation to whatever organization they have chosen (likely Casper Youth Baseball). Hopefully they get it up there soon.
Yes, there is a new look and new software behind RyanElledge.com. I have reverted back to WordPress to power my site. I hope to get a custom template put together in the coming weeks, but I am pleased with the advancements of WordPress as opposed to Serendipity, which powered my site before. It will take me awhile to recategorize all of the posts and add some bells and whistles to the site, but hey, that will keep you coming back for more.
My brother-in-law Tony Lecher was in a motorcycle accident yesterday in or around Fort Collins. When I talked to my sister late last night, the phone connection was not very good, but it apparently happened in a construction zone. Tony wasn’t wearing a helmet. He is, I hear, doing fine, but they had to stitch him up (face included) and he his hand was being x-rayed. I am pleased he is ok… motorcycles scare me. Heal soon, Tony.
Well, Happy Half Birthday, Miss Braelyn. You are the joy of my life and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next! Love ya, Lil’ B.
Oh, remember, Vote No BO!
INTERESTING INFORMATION THE MEDIA SOMEHOW FORGOT TO TELL YOU
July 7, 2008 by admin
This was forwarded to me some time ago. I have checked the links myself, and it seems accurate. Long read, but worth it. Thanks to my Uncle Ron who sent it to my dad, who in turn sent it to me.
Military Losses, 1980 thru 2006
Whatever your politics, however you lean, however you feel about the current
administration, this report should open some eyes.
Military losses, 1980 through 2006 (www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL32492.pdf)
As tragic as the loss of any member of the US Armed Forces is, consider
the following statistics:
The annual fatalities of military members while actively serving in the armed forces
from 1980 through 2006:
1980 ………. 2,392 (Carter Year)
1981 ………. 2,380 (Reagan Year)
1984 ………. 1,999 (Reagan Year)
1988 ……….. 1,819 (Reagan Year)
1989 ………. 1,636 (George H W Year)
1990 …….. 1,508 (George H W Year)
1991 …….. 1,787 (George H W Year)
1992 …… 1,293 (George H W Year)
1993 ………. 1,213 ( Clinton Year)
1994 …….. 1,075 ( Clinton Year)
1995 ………. 2,465 ( Clinton Year)
1996 ……… . 2,318 ( Clinton Year)
1997 …………. 817 ( Clinton Year)
1998 ………. 2,252 ( Clinton Year)
1999 …….. 1,984 ( Clinton Year)
2000 ……….1,983 ( Clinton Year)
2001 ……… 890 (George W Year)
2002 …….. 1,007 (George W Year)
2003 ……. 1,410 (George W Year)
2004 ………. 1,887 (George W Year)
2005 ………… 919 (George W Year)
2006………….. 920 (George W Year)
2007…………899 (George W Year)
Clinton years (1993-2000): 14,000 deaths
George W years (2001-2006): 7,932 deaths
Sunday Evening on the Patio
June 22, 2008 by admin
We got back from the lake this afternoon about 3:30 pm. After picking up the one and only Hoover D Dover from being boarded, I have spent all but an hour or so out back on the patio. It is an absolutely beautiful evening, despite the nagging nats. Hoover is laying down about 5 feet from me… he has really not strayed far from my side since we got back. He helped me grill a ka-bob for me (and as it turns out, for him) and some fish for Rebecca. Braelyn dined on some sweet potatoes for the first time tonight… she seemed to enjoy them. I imagine they will be the same color and substanance when they come back out. Lucky Rebecca.
Hoover and I had a water fight this afternoon. I won. Well, at least the hose won. Hoover still loves playing with the water hose. He loves water so much… yet he is petrified of the Murphy’s pool, and the lake was a bit intimidating for him last summer. He will venture back to the lake in a week-and-a-half for a few days over the 4th of July. I wanted to take him this weekend, but my Escalade is out-of-commission right now due to a blown tire. Should be fixed this week… it will be an expensive trip to the repair shop. The entire wheel and tire must be replaced, along with some plastic flap in the wheel-well. Note to self: Escalades and landscaping rocks don’t go together. Enough said on that.
I’ve been practicing the guitar for several hours today on the patio. I’m sure our neighbors are really impressed… they probably haven’t heard anything this bad in a long time. Now, I’m just sitting out here relaxing and typing away.
The lake was very relaxing. Great weather… not too hot, and the lake water felt great. My shoulders are beyond burnt right now. Aloe vera…. words of the night. Braelyn went on a few boat rides, but mostly napped in the air conditioned cabin of the boat while the Murphys, Rebecca and I had some fun relaxing and swimming. I really enjoy going to the lake. I do wish it were a bit closer… it’s about 2:30 drive each way. But once we’re there, it’s a blast. Gabe and I jumped on the tube and Stephanie captained the Murphy’s Cobalt boat for the first time. I bet Gabe she wouldn’t be able to get us out of the wake. Boy, was I wrong. She put the pedal to floor, so-to-speak… we had quite the venture. My neck and back are still feeling the wrath of her first time driving the boat with tubers behind.
Mom is coming out on Thursday evening and staying through Sunday to help me with Braelyn, as Rebecca will be joining Stephanie and 3 of their friends down at the lake for a “Ladies Weekend.” I’m sure they will have a blast, and I am very appreciative of my mom’s willingness to come help me with Braelyn. Yes, I am one of “those dads”… the ones who panic at the thought of having to fly solo with a 5.5 month old baby! I know Braelyn will be better off having her grandma here to help out. I don’t think her little butt could handle three days of dumpy diapers not being changed! Yes, I admit… me and dirty diapers do not go hand-in-hand.
When mom comes, she is bringing dad’s Fathers’ Day gift that we got him so I can see it. It is a 30 page book full of pictures of Braelyn and pretty much our entire family. I am anxious to see how well it turned out. Dad and mom both say it is very good. I want to see for myself, as I may just have to get another one made to keep around the house here.
Braelyn is growing up fast. She became tickleish this past week. It is so much fun to watch her giggle and laugh hysterically. I know I am biased, but she is the cutest little thing I have ever seen. She is very talkative now. Fortunately for us, she remains a happy baby. She rarely cries, except when she is really tired or hungry. She also cries in the evening hours, from 5-7 or so whenever she isn’t being held. She just seems to want to cuddle in the evenings. That’s ok by Rebecca and I… we love to hold her. Rebecca is in giving her the last bit of food for the night, then off to bed she goes.
Work has been pretty stressful of late. We have recently been migrating nearly all of our off-shore functions to the United States, and it has been quite a challenge. Anytime you rebuild functions with all new people, you take some lumps. I am proud of our staff and how far we have come. I am also proud that we’re bucking the trend of off-shoring and out-sourcing. In this day and age, more and more companies are doing the opposite of what we are doing. The shrinking value of the dollar and the inflation in Bulgaria made it a no-brainer almost for us.
Last week Rebecca and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary. Time has really gone by fast. It doesn’t seem that long ago that our family and friends all gathered for our wedding. Now, two years later, we’re still going strong and have a little one to show for it. And, we’re thinking about when we want to try for number two. Rebecca’s doctor told her that she would prefer Rebecca wait until Braelyn is 9 months old (October) but as long as she is 6 months (July) we can have at it. She does want Rebecca to be pregnant before she turns 35, which is in December, so we don’t have a real big window of time. I figure the sooner the better! Time to try for a baby brother (or sister, I suppose) for Braelyn and Spencer.
At the same time, we talked this weekend about possibly getting another dog. I sense Hoover is lonely during the days. We keep Sophie locked up in her kennel as she tends to pee and crap all over the house when she roams free. But, adding a 3rd dog is a financial and travel constraint. As much as I would love to have a playmate for Hoover, I figure we will probably hold off on that. Heck, we can’t even figure out what type of dog we would get. I would love to have another Mastiff… but that would double the drooling and high food bill! We would also love to have a bulldog… but I don’t know if that would be the ideal playmate for Hoover. Ah, it probably doesn’t matter since it would not be the best idea for us to get another four-legged child right now.
Spencer is at the S.D.’s house until early July. Well, I guess he will be spending a week in Colorado seeing his grandparents (S.D.’s parents), then will spend the 4th of July weekend with Rebecca’s folks. That’s a tradition for him. We’ll get him back after that. Surprisingly, S.D. let Spencer go to his friend Collin’s birthday party this weekend. I can’t tell you how surprising that is. S.D. would normally do anything but what Spencer wants. Maybe it’s a new and improved S.D. Heh, yeah, right.
The political world is pretty depressing right now. Bush’s approval rating is deeper in the toilet, which is amazing. I don’t know if it will reach single digits before he vacates office, but I think it might get close. And that is only going to hurt McCain’s chances. The taxing Obama is sitting pretty well right now, I think. And the H.C. is going to start actively campaigning for him later this week. I think it’s the beginning of the Obama-Clinton ticket. H.C. will be President one-way-or-another. If it takes being the Veep and waiting for one of Bill’s cronies to take action, that’s what she’ll probably do.
A friend of mine, who is an entrepreneur in Chicago (owns a competing web hosting company) shows his support for the taxing Obama on his facebook.com profile. I commented on his page this weekend about how it is odd for an entrepreneur to support a presidential candidate who will inevitibly take more of his hard earned money away in the form of higher taxes. His response was:
You get what you pay for
(And, I’d happily pay more for a functional government… Ya know, so I wouldn’t have to pretend to be Canadian when I visit Europe =/
That is sad, that an American would pretend to be a Canadian when he travels. I guess the world-wide media has impacted people’s beliefs abroad as much as it has here in the States. I do laugh, though, about the Canadian comment. Afterall, in Canada where they have Universal Healthcare, Canadians desire to come to the US for treatment because the system is so screwed up there, yet that is what Obama and HC want for our country. I guess my friend Dan would still be able to be “Canadian” when he gets his medical healthcare in the United States. But wait, it will be the same problemed healthcare that Canada has. I guess we’ll have to go to Mexico for doctors of choice.
I guess there is plenty of time for McCain to make a run and pull ahead in the polls. ElectionProjection.com shows Obama lightly winning Florida and Missouri. McCain needs to campaign hard and get those states Red. Without them, Obama is gonna be the Prez.
Oh, while I was down at the lake I received a call from a detective in the Overland Park Professional Standards division of the OP Police Department. He told me I had a very well-written and very thorough complaint, and that he didn’t really have any questions for me since it was all pretty-well spelled out. Said while I would never hear about what disciplinary actions would be taken (if any) against “Officer” Sheperd, he did say I would receive a written response from the department after the investigation was over. He did pretty well tell me that the court system will determine my innocence or guilt, but that “Officer” Sheperd and his partner will have to prove beyond reasonable doubt my guilt. Well, as I have said before, unless the video tape shows me wearing my seatbelt clearly, it will be my word against that of two “sworn officers of the law” and I can pretty well imagine how that will turn out. He says my lawyer should know how to subpoena the tapes. Guess I better get on finding an attorney. I have to plead next week. Oh, the detective did inform me that “Officer” Sheperd’s partner was his Field Training Officer… “Officer” Sheperd is a new police man and is being trained. His partner (FTO) didn’t ever approach the vehicle as he was merely observing “Officer” Sheperd. Surprise, surprise… I got a bogus ticket from a rookie officer. Hopefully in court the idiot will merely indicate that he was mistaken. I doubt he would do such a thing… unless the tape does show me wearing my seatbelt. The detective did indicate he had reviewed the tape, and that the tape could not be altered in anyway by the “Officer”. He didn’t, however, tell me what he saw on the tape. I guess I’ll find out soon enough what the tape shows. My prediction: it shows a black Honda Accord with dark tinted windows and no visibility inside. That won’t bare well for me, I suspect.
Checked in this weekend on American Legion and “Casper Baseball” this weekend. The Torrington Tigers held an alumnae game against members of the 1997-1998-1999 state champion players. As I was the manager in 1997 when the Tigers won their first “AA” Legion State Title, I was invited, but was not able to make arrangements to get back there for the event. I wish I could have, to see the guys I coached over ten years ago! My how time has flown by. I also see that the Casper Hurricanes aren’t doing too well… or playing very many games… this year. Casper Baseball is in a sad state right now. Very sad to see them not playing Legion anymore. Oh well… I am now experiencing “life after baseball.”
Well, I guess that’s a good enough update from here in the OP… enough ramblin’.
Take care, be safe, and vote Republican. Keep the BO and HC out of the WH come January!
Happy Birthday Courtney—Happy Anniversary Ryan & Rebecca
June 16, 2008 by admin
June 17th is an eventful day in our family. The one and only sister of the Lecher family has a birthday. I cant believe that she is actually an official teen-ager. Seems impossible. Happy Birtday Courtney.
Happy Anniversary to Ryan and Rebecca. 2 Years.. that also has gone so fast. We all love you all so much. Thanks Ryan for the wonderful family you have added to our growing group.
Sister Lynda left yesterday after spending a few days in Casper. She feels it is necessary to spend time with dad every few months as his illness continues to change him so much. I am really thankful for her help and that she comes as often as she can to see dad. He appreciates it so much also. We decided that we need to get them a little more help so they are more comfortable in the house. That house is pretty big and lots of stairs to the basement, so we are looking at getting some one to come in and help with laundry, etc so they dont have to go up and down the stairs and risk a fall.
Steve is gone again. He has been traveling so much lately that I am not sure he remembers that he doesnt really live in a hotel. I am not sure I remember him being gone this much ever (well except in the Navy). The girls and I enjoy his presence on the weekends though. He missed a group picnic tonight. That was lots of fun.
Looks like I will get to see my baby granddaughter soon. Plane tickets for a trip there appeared in my email tonight. I am sure she will have changed in the month it has been since I last saw her. Thanks Ryan. I am looking foward to seeing you all again.
Well I am about to say good night here. Did not sleep well last night listening for dad incase he needed anything or got up wandering around. It is my prayer that all of the super scientists and doctors in this world someday find a cure for Alzheimers as it is really a wicked disease. God bless.
Good night..love to all and again Happy BD Sis and Happy Anniv. R&R
The Monday After.
June 16, 2008 by admin
Well, another Father’s Day has come and gone. I don’t know if I can remember one that could be any better. Alot of nice things happened to me this year.
A few of the highlights:
* I started the day by reading a really nice blog from Stephanie.
* I spent some time with my Mom at her place catching up the checkbook and visiting.
* I spent alot of time outside edging the front lawn which needed it severely.
* Vickie brought Emmet over and he helped me out while she shopped and prepared for a nice backyard BBQ. That was alot of fun for me just visiting with him and getting him some physical exercise. In fact, I think I wore him out a bit but he was really proud of it. Was nice.
* Wendy called and visited – she made it home from Courtney’s Softball tournament and all seems well in FC. Apparently the Big B is a two car man now. Didn’t get to visit at length.
*Ryan called in on the computer and we had a great time using video cam with he and BGE and even Rebecca at the end. BGE was in a good mood and performed for all of us.
* Nice hamburger BBQ with my Mom, Emmet, Vic, and the Lovato’s. I managed to get a water fight going with Stephen and he and I had a good time.
* Then another very nice blog posted by Ryan.
* The "girls" – Mag & Soph – gave me a lawn mower service for the summer and I am already enjoying that.
I am one blessed individual – 3 awesome kids with super families – a great wife – good family heritage – a comfortable home – HEY! – we even went over and started up the MotorHome and everything worked! It wintered well. Thanks to God for all of the above and so much more.
Today I drive to Cheyenne – fly to San Jose tomorrow morning early for business calls in the San Francisco area – fly back to Cheyenne Wed evening – meeting in Cheyenne Thursday morning to hopefully get a big grant approved for the Town of Glenrock – then drive to Casper for a 4PM meeting with the County Commissioners. Can’t remember what is up for Friday but I am sure there is something!
Roofers are supposed to start on our house this morning. I don’t hear anything yet so I hope they make it. Vic stayed with Emmet last night – I think Betty is due back today. Gotta love Vic – she does it all.
Later
The dad
So I Was Wrong!
June 15, 2008 by admin
OK, yesterday I mentioned that Mike’s daughters wouldn’t call. I was half wrong. Abbie called. A lot of pleasantries were passed and Mike vented some long built up feelings. I am not sure anything was solved or ever can be…a lot of hurt has been passed back and forth. But at least they talked. He didn’t hear from them last year on Father’s Day. In fact he hasn’t spoken to either of them for over a year. He did let them know of the passing of his family members last year but he mostly talked to their mom. But hey, at least he spoke to one of his daughters on Father’s Day.



