Diana was sick last week. I've been sick the last couple days. Allie is just getting it now.
It's a big party over here.
2008/09/26
Sick
Diana was sick last week. I've been sick the last couple days. Allie is just getting it now.
It's a big party over here.
2008/09/24
Allie Turns One
Astute readers may remember that Allison turned one whole year old on September 21st, and what a year it’s been!
I can remember her actual birth like it was yesterday. I remember Diana feeling new and different contractions while we were watching Survivor the night before, and the subsequent craziness of the next day, followed by pure adrenaline of the next few weeks as we figured out how everything worked. Watching her grow from a tiny little sprout into a toddler (almost) has been incredible. From one year to the next, adults are pretty much the same, but she’s gone through such an amazing transformation in this past year, it’s just miraculous. We always look at pictures and videos from this past year, and marvel at her various stages of development.
On Saturday, we had an informal get-together in the park to celebrate, and I was talking with an old friend from high school. He asked about fatherhood, and I told him what’s been going through my mind over the past few weeks. When other people look at Allie, they see a baby. When I look at her, in very literal, no hyperbole terms, I see the most perfect thing ever created.
This next year is going to be a big one. She’s just taking a few steps, so full-on walking is right around the corner. No teeth yet, so I’m assuming they’re in there somewhere. Lots of talking, but no English yet. Over the past few weeks, she’s been getting a little more free-willed, so we’ll see how that develops. It’s going to be an exciting year, for sure.
I can remember her actual birth like it was yesterday. I remember Diana feeling new and different contractions while we were watching Survivor the night before, and the subsequent craziness of the next day, followed by pure adrenaline of the next few weeks as we figured out how everything worked. Watching her grow from a tiny little sprout into a toddler (almost) has been incredible. From one year to the next, adults are pretty much the same, but she’s gone through such an amazing transformation in this past year, it’s just miraculous. We always look at pictures and videos from this past year, and marvel at her various stages of development.
On Saturday, we had an informal get-together in the park to celebrate, and I was talking with an old friend from high school. He asked about fatherhood, and I told him what’s been going through my mind over the past few weeks. When other people look at Allie, they see a baby. When I look at her, in very literal, no hyperbole terms, I see the most perfect thing ever created.
This next year is going to be a big one. She’s just taking a few steps, so full-on walking is right around the corner. No teeth yet, so I’m assuming they’re in there somewhere. Lots of talking, but no English yet. Over the past few weeks, she’s been getting a little more free-willed, so we’ll see how that develops. It’s going to be an exciting year, for sure.
2008/09/14
2008/09/12
Hello, Blog
Hello blog!
I haven’t forgotten about you. I just haven’t had the energy to pay you the attention you deserve.
Best Weekend Ever ‘08 is in the books. Mike and Gwen stayed with us for two whole weeks, which was a real treat. Not only to spend time with them, but the whole gang hung out almost every day. Flag football was played, and no one got hurt. We drafted our Fantasy Football teams, and so far I’m not disappointed. We BBQ’d and swam in various pools in various mansions. Lots of games were played, both video and board. Really good times all the way around.
Our kitchen is done! It took about two or three times as long we were told, but I padded my expectations by about double, so it worked out ok. We’re really, REALLY happy with the results. Here are some before and after pictures (please indulge me showing off a little)
The slides match up, so press each Play button at watch the slides side by side!
Before:
After:
Allie is turning one year old in a week or so. Amazing. She’s doing really great. She’s on the cusp of walking, but hasn’t quite taken steps on her own yet. No teeth yet, but we’re assuming they’re in there somewhere. She says “Duh-DAH!” and points at almost everything. She’s just perfect.
I’m beginning to see Halloween signs at various shops. I wonder what Allie wants to be? I’m sure I can’t wait to find out!
Work is busy. Diana is teaching it up, schoolin’ kids something wicked, and that seems to be going well. With the newness of school starting and daycare, as well as the awesomeness of BWE ‘08, we’re ready to get back to a more stable routine. So far, so good.
I haven’t forgotten about you. I just haven’t had the energy to pay you the attention you deserve.
Best Weekend Ever ‘08 is in the books. Mike and Gwen stayed with us for two whole weeks, which was a real treat. Not only to spend time with them, but the whole gang hung out almost every day. Flag football was played, and no one got hurt. We drafted our Fantasy Football teams, and so far I’m not disappointed. We BBQ’d and swam in various pools in various mansions. Lots of games were played, both video and board. Really good times all the way around.
Our kitchen is done! It took about two or three times as long we were told, but I padded my expectations by about double, so it worked out ok. We’re really, REALLY happy with the results. Here are some before and after pictures (please indulge me showing off a little)
The slides match up, so press each Play button at watch the slides side by side!
Before:
After:
Allie is turning one year old in a week or so. Amazing. She’s doing really great. She’s on the cusp of walking, but hasn’t quite taken steps on her own yet. No teeth yet, but we’re assuming they’re in there somewhere. She says “Duh-DAH!” and points at almost everything. She’s just perfect.
I’m beginning to see Halloween signs at various shops. I wonder what Allie wants to be? I’m sure I can’t wait to find out!
Work is busy. Diana is teaching it up, schoolin’ kids something wicked, and that seems to be going well. With the newness of school starting and daycare, as well as the awesomeness of BWE ‘08, we’re ready to get back to a more stable routine. So far, so good.
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