Last year I started a new project called Modest Messages. Modest Messages initialized as a small online store where I could sell one-of-a-kind graphic design pinback buttons to designers looking for small unique buttons that truly reflected their passion for design. When the site first launched, I think I had just a handful of designs that centered around fonts, typography and color.

Today, however, the shop has expanded a bit, offering graphic designers and other creative cats a place to shop for a unique variety of graphic design t-shirts (for designers both big and small) and now is slowly experimenting with new products like license tag frames, stickers, embroidered clothing and magnets.

In addition to being able to browse through different topics like Fonts, Typography, T-Shirts, Color, Programming and others, visitors to the site who can’t find what they are looking for can submit their ideas to me for custom and future designs for any type of product.

As you can read, the store has truly morphed over the past year into a really unique place for graphic designers to shop for buttons, t-shirts and other products that really express their passion for great design. Take a look around the site and let me know what you think. If you’re in the market for something new from the store, you could get $5 off your purchase (visit the site for promo code).

This past week was Mikayla’s official last week of softball for the season. Her team, the All-Stars, took the challenge of their first year of kid-pitch and crushed it. Mikayla (as well as many others on the team) did very well hitting and fielding and they all had an amazing ability to cheer their own team on. Mikayla was pitcher for her team this year and did a very good job of getting the ball over the plate. I think she’s already looking forward to next season.

But with one sport down, we have managed to pick two sports up. One minus one = two? How can that be (and how crazy are we for signing her up for so many sports that all happen at the same time?)?

Starting in late July, Mikayla will begin practicing for soccer. This year she made the jump from AYSO to WFC (Wichita Futbol Club). WFC is a much more aggressive and competitive play than that of AYSO. Her friend Elizabeth from school (as well as some friends from her basketball team) play in the WFC and she wanted to tryout this year…and she made it! She will be on the Strikers team with her friend Elizabeth. In addition to her normal season, her team will also be playing in two tournaments (one in Hutchinson and the other in Emporia). A soccer schedule for Mikayla will be posted on the site as soon as we get it.

In addition to soccer, she also has started basketball practice. Unofficially they are practicing once a week for a few weeks, then will have two weeks off, then will be diving in to practice hard for their upcoming season at the Biddy Center starting the first part of October. She is back playing with the Storm (the team she has been on for the past two years). This year the courts are about 25% longer, 25% wider and the free throw line is back further. There’s definitely going to be more running required of her this year. In addition to her normal season, her team will potentially play in two tournaments (TBD). A basketball schedule for Mikayla will be posted on the site as soon as we get it.

Everyone is welcome and invited to come out to any/all games for either sport at anytime. I know she’ll be excited to see you cheer her on. See you on the sidelines/bleachers!

The other night while we were all sitting down at the dinner table eating pizza, Julian began his usual routine of humming while he eats (it is a sign that his taste buds are pleased). So I thought I would capture it on video for everyone to enjoy. But when the video started recording, he began one of the world’s longest drinks. Watch Julian as he just can’t get enough milk below.

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Since my sister, Amy Felix, and her family are headed to Denver, Colorado in a couple of weeks to continue their pursuit of happiness, I thought I would give them a farewell gift that doubles as a way to keep tabs on her, Tris, Jackson and Baby Felix at any given time.

For the past week or so I’ve been working on a new website for the Felix Family that gives them a place to share their thoughts, ideas, news, events and photos. It is all of 98% done (close enough to at least tell you about it).

Visit www.felix411.com for the latest information about the Tris and Amy Felix Family.