William Mattison:  

What a busy year this has been, if you have kids then you'll know what I mean. My yongest daughter (3rd grade) is doing well in school and has a passion for gymnastics and she enjoys that competition. My son (5th grade) has moved up from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. Now we are going hiking and camping more often than ever. It's big fun though, if you have a boy, then get him into scouting. My Oldest daughter (7th grade) is in love with Dirt biking and she and I try to go out to the desert at least once a month and do a father/daughter ride. She is getting honors and is in all A.P. classes at her jr. high. She got her mom's brains. My two oldest kids are in band and orchestra (not percussionist, but I wont hold that against them) and are learning well. We have gone to a couple of their concerts which brought back fun memories for me. Me and the kids blow off steam by playing xbox together. My son and I really like "call of duty 4". My wife is the glue that holds our family all together. With all of the different activites: school, sports, scouts, work, it is amazing that she can keep it straight. I know that it's difficult because I have played "Mr. Mom" for a couple of days and I have personally seen how she gets pulled in different directions. This year, I have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant at work and I still get to ride my motorcycle. It seems as though I get a raise everytime that stupid gas price goes up. I am also graduating from CSULB with my B.S. in management and occupational studies (planning to go on to a Masters program soon). I am looking forward to the challenges of supervision. One person who has helped me finish my schooling is Robi...Expand for more