The Tangeman Family Blog

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Halloween is upon us once again. We went to the same pumpkin patch as last year and Jack had a great time. He was old enough to ride a pony ...

This review was going to start out as a positive. We've been enjoying Dreyer's Dibs all summer long - especially Jack. Even Kodak go...

On October 15, 2009, the balloon boy lifted off from Fort Collins and into the spotlight. I followed the story very closely, mostly because...

DROWNPROOFING at Georgia Tech: Often referred to as Drowning 101 by Tech students, Drownproofing was the infamous class taught by swimming c...

Coke is preparing to roll out Coke Mini on the East Coast this December, with the rest of the country getting it in 2010. It's regular C...

Continuing with what has become a bit of a ritual...Steph and I got each other the new iPod Nanos for our 6th wedding anniversary. These are...

I've launched an effort to help popularize the current series of golden dollars. The U.S Mint, of course, is helping by subsidizing the ...

Happy Birthday Jen! Jack did some Spanish counting for you. And here is a good picture from the famed Muskegon landmark: The Cherokee!

Starbucks has gotten into the instant coffee business with a new product they're calling "Via". You buy Via at Starbucks stor...

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause. And yes, Robert did really send Mullins the two dollars for winning the change-estimation challenge,...

In Tallahassee...finally! First win ever for the Jackets down there. Virginia Tech will surely throw a much better defense at Tech next we...

I actually spied these clouds at sunrise early one morning back in late August. One of my better snaps I thought.

Dad talks about the declining quality of Ben & Jerry's, and I have observed many questionable ingredients in dairy desert products o...

Erin is very excited that the baseball playoffs are here. As you may know, she's a huge New York Yankees fan. She's fired up to ch...

Jack received a hand me down scooter from his friend Brandon and really enjoys taking it for a spin. It is actually pretty hard to ride - th...

Jack started his Saturday with his friend Brandon at McDonalds. After sampling the Deluxe Big Breakfast and playing on the play structure we...