Matthew Lang

A small appreciation post to my wife, Jennifer, as we celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary today.

25 years ago, I stood with you at the altar of St Mirin’s Cathedral and said “I do”.

Little did I know that I’d be here 25 years later, wondering where the time has gone. We’ve had so many wonderful memories. Moving into our first home, the births of our two sons, and so many holidays to Canada that I have lost count. Seriously, I think we could be considered residents of Niagara Falls with the amount of time we have spent there! It really has been the most fantastic time.

We have built a wonderful family and home together, and I hope that the next 25 years are just as exciting and wonderful, and create even more memories for us.

Happy Anniversary, gorgeous ❤️

Lots of family adjustments are being made this week.

Ethan’s been going through his inductions, student orientation, meeting team mates, and getting to know his way around campus this week. I’m glad to see he’s settling in nicely at McKendree. He’s got a spot of volunteering today. Classes begin on Monday, the gym opens on Tuesday, and the golf team start preparations and work on Thursday.

The hardest part for Ethan has been the lack of golf this week. He’s only played one round this week, but there’ll be plenty of golf ahead when the fall competition schedule begins.

At home, we’re slowly getting used to Ethan not being around, and I’m glad his brother is still optimistic about the whole situation. Drew has been kept busy with his golf and going back to school.

He’s also looking into a potential new hobby in the form of Warhammer. That may spill over to me as well. I am curious about it. I played D&D during high school, but I haven’t played it since. This might be a nice way back into some elements of D&D, but without having to endure a long-running campaign.

Said our goodbyes to Ethan this morning as he heads to McKendree University in Illinois to play as part of their golf team.

It’s been a weekend of ups and downs but mostly tears as our close family of four deals with the prospect of Ethan living abroad for most of the year.

The good thing is he’s back for Christmas for a few weeks and then he’s back in April / May for the start of the golf season.

It’s going to be a great opportunity for him and I’m sure he’ll be a better person and golfer for it once he finishes his four years.

Go Bearcats! 😄

A great night at the golf club tonight, giving Ethan a big send-off before he heads to the States on Monday morning. A fantastic night of food, drink, chat and music. A few tears at the end of the night, but that’s been the way of it the last few days as the big day arrives.

Great afternoon of golf with the wee guy. Getting to the point where he now takes money off me every time we go out now. 😂

Caught a cracking shot of the wee guy playing in the par 3 comp today. Learned a lot of what’s possible when taking action shots with my iPhone.

The win yin is playing in his first county level event at Cochrane Castle Golf Club today. He’ll be doing well if he plays to his handicap today. Good experience for him as well.

Watching the big yin playing in the Newton Shield final tonight at Greenock Golf Club. Still early days for scores but looking good in a couple of the early games for Elderslie.

Walking the local trails with Jennifer this afternoon. Even on this grey and cold day, it’s still a great place to walk.

Wee yin has started building his A-Frame Cabin set from Lego. I’m just a smidge jealous that he’ll get to do this one all by himself.

I have mixed feelings about this morning’s snowfall. On the upside, the garden will be immensely picturesque under snow. On the downside, the golf course will likely be closed all weekend, which scraps the plans the wee yin and I had for tomorrow.

I had a great time with Drew out in the course today. With winter golf around the corner, it’s time to encourage Drew to try different shots and learn more about what’s possible with his clubs.

Another great Sunday afternoon golfing with Drew.

It’s that wonderful time of year when I can golf in the afternoon with the boys, head home for a Sunday roast dinner, and watch a couple of NFL games in the evening.

Not a bad day so far today. A cooked breakfast, to begin with, played golf with my Dad and then headed home to get a few chores done before the rest of the family gets home. I could do with a few more days like this through the year.

Took the wee guy to the driving range for a session today. Weather has been awful this week for golfing.

Another good day for Ethan on the golf course.

He won the Junior County Champion of Champions this afternoon at Paisley Golf Club.

Closing off the golf season with a couple of trophies, well done big yin!

Pumpkin picking over at Cupar today. Thankfully the weather was in our favour.

Great day with Jen and the boys walking around Luss on the shores of Loch Lomond. It helped to clear the cobwebs.

Proud of Ethan winning his first Junior Club Championship at Paisley Golf Club.

A superb match over 36 holes that went to a second playoff hole before the winner was decided.

It was nice to get back to church and celebrate Drew’s first Holy Communion today. Even nicer that he was able to do it with some of his classmates and friends.

We’re back home now and firing up the BBQ for a feast with a few drinks. All in all, it’s been a good day.

New year, new Techo planner.

Friday night dinner at the golf club with a cracking view. Great start to the weekend.

Another Sunday. Another nine holes with Drew. Cracking day for it and he managed to play most of the holes from the junior red tees. He even managed a double bogey on one hole, which for his age, is great going.

It’s just me and my boy out on the course tonight. He’s playing well and finished with a superb 4 from the blue tee, which is about 150 yards out.