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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Thank you for the music
Dan Fogelberg 1951-2007I will admit I'm not up to speed with the new music of today. I guess I'm getting old and I don't want to hear someone screaming at me, how to get back at someone who cheats, or how some guy should be with me and not their girlfriend. So I listen to an oldies station. It's also one of the few things that "The Spud" and I can agree on when we are in the car (besides "The Lion Sleeps Tonight").
There are few songs that I can say where the lyrics made me stop and say "Whoa. That was cool!"
Dan Fogelberg did that with "Same auld lang syne" A true story about him running into his ex-girlfriend at a store Christmas Eve. They play the song a lot on New Years Eve.
Even with my ADD and Pregger brain I still remember where I was when I first heard that song. It was November 1981 and I was reading "the splinter of the minds eye" (one of the first Star Wars books) and this song came on. I was living in Liverpool, New York. The song stuck with me all these years.
In 2004 he announced that he was diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer.
Monday morning at 7:00 our alarm went off and Jodi Dean was playing one of Dan's songs. I knew that something happened. I turned on Good Morning America and the ticker at the bottom said it all. Dan Fogelberg died Sunday morning at the age of 56.
On the way home from taking Katie to Mom's Day out Monday morning Jodi signed off saying "Thank you Dan" playing "Same Auld Lang Syne" I blasted it in my car and cried. Yeah I'm old...and I really don't care.
Thank you for the music Dan you will be missed.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Katie on a Blog
Katie is getting some more publicity thanks to her Uncle and his family. Seems the scooter toy they bought for her is all fancy pants or something. At any rate it got her a mention on another blog besides ours.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Katie at Gymboree
Here's a moment of Zen... Classic Katie as it were. This would be pre-teeth and just over 10 months ago. Oh how much has changed. Now she's running all over the place and flashing her big toothy grin.
I just love all the green and the big baby cheeks in this picture!
I just love all the green and the big baby cheeks in this picture!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Katie went to see Santa lastweek......
and as you can see from the picture she cried. Out of the 8-10 pictures they took this one was the ONLY on where she wasn't crying. Because she was gathering all of her energy (and breath) to go for another round of SCREAMING, CRYING, and giving Mommy the look of 'how could you do this to ME?????
Monday, December 10, 2007
Katie the Reindeer
Happy Holidays everybody!
Katie here is styling in a very festive set of reindeer antlers. They didn't stay on her head very long though. Guess we're lucky we caught this picture when we did.
It is going to be a blast watching her open presents this year!
Katie here is styling in a very festive set of reindeer antlers. They didn't stay on her head very long though. Guess we're lucky we caught this picture when we did.
It is going to be a blast watching her open presents this year!
Monday, December 03, 2007
Vader's Runny Nose
Bridget and I ran across this Vader candy thingie while looking for Christmas gifts at Target. Doesn't it look like he has a runny nose? Anyway we spent all that time at Target and left with only a set of sippy cups for Katie.
I was just looking at the calendar, and we really need to get the Christmas shopping done. Santa's big day is right around the corner and there is still so much to do. Not that we can buy much being the poor parents that we are... but then limitations breed creativity.
It'll be a great Christmas, you just wait and see!
I was just looking at the calendar, and we really need to get the Christmas shopping done. Santa's big day is right around the corner and there is still so much to do. Not that we can buy much being the poor parents that we are... but then limitations breed creativity.
It'll be a great Christmas, you just wait and see!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Visit from the Family
My brother-in-law and family came down a couple weeks ago. We had a great time! Lots of good food and fun.
While they were around, Bridget took them over to the picture place. Katie and her cousin James got some snapshots together. Aren't they cute.
While they were around, Bridget took them over to the picture place. Katie and her cousin James got some snapshots together. Aren't they cute.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Dancing with the Stars
Okay tonight is the finals for Dancing with the stars.
Do not be surpised if Marie Osmond wins.
Not because of her dancing skills (Which she did very well last week and I think she should have gotten a 10 from Bruno) but because of her fanbase.
Now before all the Marie fans start getting mad a me let me add I AM A FAN OF MARIE'S! I have been a fan since the Donny and Marie Show. I think I also still have a Marie doll from 1978 somewhere. I was actually excited that she was going to be on the show. BUT....
I really don't think that she will win. If she does it will because of the FANS VOTES which is FINE BY ME.
Who do I think will win? Either Mel B or Helio. It's too close to call.
This show is about the votes. If you vote fine if you don't then you have NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN IF YOUR FAVORATE LOSES!
I will not be voting because I will be at a class and watching the show at about 10 tonight.
You will not see me complaining tomorrow after the results show because I have no right to complain.
Good luck to all three.
(Oh and Emmitt Smith is still the best out of everyone)
Do not be surpised if Marie Osmond wins.
Not because of her dancing skills (Which she did very well last week and I think she should have gotten a 10 from Bruno) but because of her fanbase.
Now before all the Marie fans start getting mad a me let me add I AM A FAN OF MARIE'S! I have been a fan since the Donny and Marie Show. I think I also still have a Marie doll from 1978 somewhere. I was actually excited that she was going to be on the show. BUT....
I really don't think that she will win. If she does it will because of the FANS VOTES which is FINE BY ME.
Who do I think will win? Either Mel B or Helio. It's too close to call.
This show is about the votes. If you vote fine if you don't then you have NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN IF YOUR FAVORATE LOSES!
I will not be voting because I will be at a class and watching the show at about 10 tonight.
You will not see me complaining tomorrow after the results show because I have no right to complain.
Good luck to all three.
(Oh and Emmitt Smith is still the best out of everyone)
Sunday, November 11, 2007
One Year Ago Yesterday
One year ago yesterday at 5:00PM I became a full time Mom.
The year has gone fast with Gymboree, swim class, swinging, crawling, walking, talking and Mom's day out. Next spring she will be going to preschool over at the church one day a week on Friday's and then in the fall she will be going every Wednesday and Friday.
But next year we all have a new challenge....Because Adam and I are going to be parents again and Katie will be a big sister. The baby is due Sunday June 15, 2008.
We have known for a couple of weeks but didn't tell anyone except for some people. Tuesday Adam and I went for the first sono. I should have known that everything was going to be okay when I heard "You have to hide your love away" and "When I'm sixty-four" (our song) both by the Beatles within minutes of each other. (a sign from my Mom). We went and saw our 8 week 2 day bean with the heartbeat pumping away.
We have a new baby site that we'll post on our list of things to go to. I couldn't go back to Postcards from the Pregnancy.
The year has gone fast with Gymboree, swim class, swinging, crawling, walking, talking and Mom's day out. Next spring she will be going to preschool over at the church one day a week on Friday's and then in the fall she will be going every Wednesday and Friday.
But next year we all have a new challenge....Because Adam and I are going to be parents again and Katie will be a big sister. The baby is due Sunday June 15, 2008.
We have known for a couple of weeks but didn't tell anyone except for some people. Tuesday Adam and I went for the first sono. I should have known that everything was going to be okay when I heard "You have to hide your love away" and "When I'm sixty-four" (our song) both by the Beatles within minutes of each other. (a sign from my Mom). We went and saw our 8 week 2 day bean with the heartbeat pumping away.
We have a new baby site that we'll post on our list of things to go to. I couldn't go back to Postcards from the Pregnancy.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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Friday, October 05, 2007
Blurry Katie at Grandma's
We went over to my parent's house last night so Katie could have some Grandma time. My Mom ordered Jim Sticks from Mr. Jim's Pizza and we all gorged on the carbs. Yum!
Afterward Katie ran wild around the house. Luckily for Bridget and I, Grandma was there to tend the inevitable poopy diaper. All the fun had to come to an end before 8, so my wife could get home in time to watch Grey's Anatomy.
Afterward Katie ran wild around the house. Luckily for Bridget and I, Grandma was there to tend the inevitable poopy diaper. All the fun had to come to an end before 8, so my wife could get home in time to watch Grey's Anatomy.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
I've got shoes!
Katie has discovered the joy of shoes. You put them on her feet and away she goes. Funny enough, "shoe" is one of the words she can actually say.
With Halloween around the corner expect some pictures of our little monster in a costume or two. Hopefully we'll find the time to go get some professional pictures done over at Portrait Innovations. We haven't done that since her birthday.
With Halloween around the corner expect some pictures of our little monster in a costume or two. Hopefully we'll find the time to go get some professional pictures done over at Portrait Innovations. We haven't done that since her birthday.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Books for Katie
Last Friday I walked next door to the Euless Public Library (I work at Euless City Hall). The Euless Library Foundation (ELF) was holding their bi-annual book sale. Now the last thing I need at the house is more books for me. I've already decided to read books from the library whenever possible to avoid putting more on the shelves at home.
My daughter on the other hand could use some more. These board books will do nicely, and at a cost of 30 cents for all three... she can destroy them for all I care. She's already had plenty of fun with them. I can't get over how fascinated she is with turning pages.
My daughter on the other hand could use some more. These board books will do nicely, and at a cost of 30 cents for all three... she can destroy them for all I care. She's already had plenty of fun with them. I can't get over how fascinated she is with turning pages.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Katie is also a Niece
Just felt like posting something on here. This is Katie's Aunt Amber and Uncle Aaron. Taken by camera phone at church last Sunday.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
We will never forget......
I tried to find something that didn't repeat what happened on this day six years ago. I found this.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Yes, I am a smart alec!
We had storms today. I was at the computer when I heard thunder and the lights went out. After finding a flashlight (and noting to myself that we needed better ones) I called TXU and got an ACTUAL person to talk to (probably living in Florida for all we know).
She asked the usual questions. Then she asked the following:
TXU: Did you hear anything before the lights went out?
Me: Thunder.
I know I know I am a smart alec! I also know that she is in control of the paperwork for my reporting the lights being out and could suddenly LOSE the paperwork and we could never get out electricity back on again but I just couldn't help it.
She asked the usual questions. Then she asked the following:
TXU: Did you hear anything before the lights went out?
Me: Thunder.
I know I know I am a smart alec! I also know that she is in control of the paperwork for my reporting the lights being out and could suddenly LOSE the paperwork and we could never get out electricity back on again but I just couldn't help it.
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