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November 5, 2016 / Last updated : January 29, 2025 Brett Holt Family

I learned how to network by playing in a punk rock band

I learned the importance of networking while drumming for and managing a punk rock band in the 90s. If my band was going to move beyond the garage then we had to reach out to others. I didn’t intend to be a networker. It just happened. I would promote local shows for out of town bands […]

October 5, 2016 / Last updated : January 30, 2025 Brett Holt Ethan

Ethan attains red belt in Tae Kwon Do!

Last Friday, we attended Ethan’s graduation ceremony to red belt in Tae Kwon Do. During the ceremony he demonstrated his form, answered questions on what it means to be a senior student, sparred, and broke boards. He is very committed to obtaining black belt in a couple years and worked hard the past few years […]

October 4, 2016 / Last updated : January 30, 2025 Brett Holt Family

Kids are building a bunker

“Sure. You can dig a hole. Just keep the dirt off the grass.” Infamous last words as both my kids and the neighbor kids created their bunker. It’s a work in progress I’m told. Honestly, I do enjoy their creativity and using the recently cut down branches. Save

October 2, 2016 / Last updated : October 29, 2016 Brett Holt Family

Building a Shed with (mostly) Reclaimed Wood

I took a week off last August to start building my shed. Just about each weekend since then, I’ve spent a day or two trying to complete the project before the rains hit! I have another 2 or 3 days to finish the trim and ramp. This shed is for both my wife to have […]

October 2, 2016 / Last updated : October 2, 2016 Brett Holt Brett

Time Flies

Date night with my lovely bride tonight! 2016 on top. 2001 at Steens Mountains in SE Oregon on bottom. So many good times in between!

October 1, 2016 / Last updated : October 24, 2016 Brett Holt Autumn

Autumn’s 1st Year of Soccer

Autumn is enjoying her first season of soccer. Save

December 24, 2015 / Last updated : December 24, 2015 Brett Holt Family

We wish you an outstanding 2016!

Happy Holidays! We wish you a very happy holiday season! 2015 has been a wonderful year for all of us. As the tradition goes for us, we’re emailing our annual e-holiday card and providing a rundown of the highlights! As a family, we had a few great trips this year. We had our first family […]

December 21, 2013 / Last updated : December 22, 2013 Brett Holt Christmas

Happy Holidays from The Holts

Dear Family and Friends, We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope your year has been full of successes, but a few challenges just to keep you on your toes. 2013 has been good to us. It’s been a year of opportunity and new experiences. We are all in […]

October 6, 2013 / Last updated : December 22, 2013 Brett Holt Brett

My first Tough Mudder (Seattle 2013)

I completed my first Tough Mudder on October 5. I, along with three others from FEMA, took 4 hours to work around the almost 12 mile course. I’ll just say it was an awesome experience and I look forward to doing it next year.

July 10, 2013 / Last updated : May 15, 2022 Brett Holt Backpacking

Ethan’s 1st Backpacking Trip

I took Ethan on his first backpacking trip this week. It was a 2-day 1-night trip to Barclay Lake. It was the perfect introduction as it was only 4.2 miles round trip and a few hundred feet elevation gain. The weather was perfect, conversation delightful, and experience memorable. I look forward to our next father-son […]

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  • Hamilton and a MalletKATFebruary 20, 2025
  • REboot 2025January 30, 2025
  • Ethan plays bass in his first orchestra concertJanuary 12, 2017
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  • Keep on rockin’ Kyle! You are missed my friend.December 4, 2016
  • Celebrating our 13th Wedding AnniversaryNovember 22, 2016

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