Hey pops. Happy birthday! You would have been 61 today. You would also be a grandpa. Well, you are. Chrissy and I tell Annabelle all about you. She'll know all about you. All the grandkids will, whether they are ours or Jil's. I wish you could hold her. I know you can see her. I know she has blue eyes and blonde hair because that is what you wanted. She would be in trouble though, because we can already tell she is ticklish. You would tickle her to pieces I know. Don't worry. We will always tickle her a little extra just for you. And she'll have to say the magic words to make us stop, just like we did. We miss you so much, and love you so much too.
Can't wait to see you again someday!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Nursery Duty
Well, I am back. My apologies for the hiatus.
Saturday night, C and I had nursery duty at the church we attend. If you use the nursery for your own child, you are asked to volunteer/serve in the nursery once every couple months. We figured that is fair, so we signed up.
I don't know what C expected, but I figured we would be in the same room as AB with a couple other adults. I was wrong. We were assigned the 18-24 month room. I saw on the assignment list that we were the only couple assigned to that room. It was then that I began to get a little nervous.
We were going to keep AB in the room with us, but when we were told that a max of 7 kids may be in the room, we decided that it would be better if she was in her own room. That turned out to be a smart choice.
We weren't given too much in terms of guidance when we got there. From the written instructions we were given, it was basically don't use bad tones of voice and change their diapers every hour (which meant once per kid). I was hoping for a little more once we got there, but we were basically thrown to the wolves.
I learned that separation anxiety is a pretty big deal for kids of this age. Of the 6 total we ended up getting (2 girls, 4 boys), 3 had the separation anxiety pretty bad. Basically, we would distract the kids, the parent would sneak out, the kid would turn around after a minute and realize mommy/daddy was not still standing there, and the kid would begin to cry. That is when the reality of what we were tasked with set in. There is nothing quite like comforting a kid you don't know. At first you feel weird, but then once the kid settles down and starts to trust you, it gets better and feels more comfortable.
There was one little boy that was super cute. Was wearing a bow tie, and seemed really cool. Had no separation anxiety or anything. But...this is what his mother tells us as she gets set to leave...paraphrasing...Z sometimes gets upset. When he does, he holds his breath, and he will pass out. He turns blue and everything. I just want to let you know this is alright (I am thinking ALRIGHT???? Your kids turns blue and passes out, and this is ALRIGHT????). Just make sure to place him on his stomach, and he will start breathing again and come to. This has not happened recently, but he does do this sometimes. I just like to let people know in case it does happen (I am thinking...what have I gotten myself into????)
At this point, I am ready to turn around and go home. Thankfully, Z stayed in good spirits for the hour and a half and decided to keep breathing the whole time.
Overall though, it was a good experience learning what having sextuplets would feel like. I could not imagine twins much less 6!!! C did all the diaper changes while I consoled the two girls who were crying. She did get stuck with the nastiest diaper ever according to her. She is a champ! The kids were cool too and provided some great entertainment. Made me look forward to when AB is that age.
It did feel good though when that first parent came to pick up her kid...that meant the others weren't far behind!
Saturday night, C and I had nursery duty at the church we attend. If you use the nursery for your own child, you are asked to volunteer/serve in the nursery once every couple months. We figured that is fair, so we signed up.
I don't know what C expected, but I figured we would be in the same room as AB with a couple other adults. I was wrong. We were assigned the 18-24 month room. I saw on the assignment list that we were the only couple assigned to that room. It was then that I began to get a little nervous.
We were going to keep AB in the room with us, but when we were told that a max of 7 kids may be in the room, we decided that it would be better if she was in her own room. That turned out to be a smart choice.
We weren't given too much in terms of guidance when we got there. From the written instructions we were given, it was basically don't use bad tones of voice and change their diapers every hour (which meant once per kid). I was hoping for a little more once we got there, but we were basically thrown to the wolves.
I learned that separation anxiety is a pretty big deal for kids of this age. Of the 6 total we ended up getting (2 girls, 4 boys), 3 had the separation anxiety pretty bad. Basically, we would distract the kids, the parent would sneak out, the kid would turn around after a minute and realize mommy/daddy was not still standing there, and the kid would begin to cry. That is when the reality of what we were tasked with set in. There is nothing quite like comforting a kid you don't know. At first you feel weird, but then once the kid settles down and starts to trust you, it gets better and feels more comfortable.
There was one little boy that was super cute. Was wearing a bow tie, and seemed really cool. Had no separation anxiety or anything. But...this is what his mother tells us as she gets set to leave...paraphrasing...Z sometimes gets upset. When he does, he holds his breath, and he will pass out. He turns blue and everything. I just want to let you know this is alright (I am thinking ALRIGHT???? Your kids turns blue and passes out, and this is ALRIGHT????). Just make sure to place him on his stomach, and he will start breathing again and come to. This has not happened recently, but he does do this sometimes. I just like to let people know in case it does happen (I am thinking...what have I gotten myself into????)
At this point, I am ready to turn around and go home. Thankfully, Z stayed in good spirits for the hour and a half and decided to keep breathing the whole time.
Overall though, it was a good experience learning what having sextuplets would feel like. I could not imagine twins much less 6!!! C did all the diaper changes while I consoled the two girls who were crying. She did get stuck with the nastiest diaper ever according to her. She is a champ! The kids were cool too and provided some great entertainment. Made me look forward to when AB is that age.
It did feel good though when that first parent came to pick up her kid...that meant the others weren't far behind!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Cornhole!!!
Now, you may be thinking...what the heck is cornhole? That does not sound too polite. Well, it is a beanbag toss game. You toss the bags (which are stuffed with cornfeed) into a hole, kind of like horseshoes. Check out the official site .
Anyway, for Christmas, Chrissy's dad made us a set. It is pretty sweet. Chrissy's goal is VT, and mine is reffing. He did a great job! A couple weeks ago, Chrissy and I sewed and stuffed the bags. Check them out below.
Here I am during the first practice throws.
Here are a couple action shots from the first official games at a neighborhood gathering. The game was a hit! We even brought out a spotlight to play when it got dark out.
It has been played a few times now, and will be a regular neighborhood game over the summer months!
Anyway, for Christmas, Chrissy's dad made us a set. It is pretty sweet. Chrissy's goal is VT, and mine is reffing. He did a great job! A couple weeks ago, Chrissy and I sewed and stuffed the bags. Check them out below.
Here I am during the first practice throws.
Here are a couple action shots from the first official games at a neighborhood gathering. The game was a hit! We even brought out a spotlight to play when it got dark out.
It has been played a few times now, and will be a regular neighborhood game over the summer months!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Question...
I heard this yesterday, and thought it was pretty funny.
What are all the Dale Jr. fans going to do with their "8" tattoos? :-)
What are all the Dale Jr. fans going to do with their "8" tattoos? :-)
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Some Things I Do Not Understand
Why can't some women take an extra five minutes at home in the morning to put on their makeup?
I saw two women this morning on my drive to work applying different forms of makeup. I can kind of understand the one at a stoplight applying powder or something with a brush. But the lady in front of me applying mascara and lipstick while the moving and looking into the visor mirror...come on now. Do these ladies keep makeup in their glove box?
Isn't this illegal? Maybe there should be makeup laws instead of cell phone laws.
I saw two women this morning on my drive to work applying different forms of makeup. I can kind of understand the one at a stoplight applying powder or something with a brush. But the lady in front of me applying mascara and lipstick while the moving and looking into the visor mirror...come on now. Do these ladies keep makeup in their glove box?
Isn't this illegal? Maybe there should be makeup laws instead of cell phone laws.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Century
This is post # 100 of this blog...who would've thunk it?Anyhow, Ward Burton and his Morgan-McLure Motorsports #4 car are sporting VT colors this weekend in Phoenix! And he made the race to boot! Also, all cars at the race will be sporting a VT memorial sticker on their cars. NASCAR has received permission from Virginia Tech to display the school’s logo on race cars for the next three weeks, in a tribute to the victims of this week’s shootings at the university's Blacksburg, Va. campus. The logo will be displayed against a black background on the “B-post” – the area just to the right of the driver’s side window net – of cars competing in Nextel Cup Series and Busch Series events at Phoenix, Talladega (April 28-29) and Richmond (May 4-5). Additionally, trucks competing in the Craftsman Truck Series event April 28 at Kansas Speedway also will display the logo.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Hokie Hope - April 20th
This Friday, April 20th...wear your orange and maroon to support and remember those affected at Virginia Tech. "Hokie Hope," an alumni-led declaration of a national "Orange and Maroon Effect" day.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
In Memory
We miss you dad, and we'll always love you!
Love, Josh, Chrissy, and your grand daughter Annabelle.
Love, Josh, Chrissy, and your grand daughter Annabelle.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Cell Phones
I got the information below in an email. I don't know if the info is true or not. Have you tried any of them? Are they true? Let us know in the comments...
THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO.There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually bea life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:
FIRST Subject: Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of yourmobile; network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.
SECOND Subject: Have you locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk). Editor's Note: It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!"
THIRD Subject: Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
FOURTH How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 #
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep itsomewhere safe. When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
And Finally....
FIFTH Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to.
Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) FREE 411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.
THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO.There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually bea life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:
FIRST Subject: Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of yourmobile; network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.
SECOND Subject: Have you locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk). Editor's Note: It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!"
THIRD Subject: Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
FOURTH How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 #
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep itsomewhere safe. When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
And Finally....
FIFTH Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to.
Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) FREE 411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Classic
This is hilarious...see any problems with this picture? It is West Virginia celebrating their NIT Championship.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
HOYA PARANIOIA
Some quick hits...
*Annabelle is 24 days old today. The time has FLOWN by!
*Being a parent is pretty cool. A lot of work, but rewarding.
*My sister gets married in a month.
*Last year, I was all excited about George Mason being in the Final Four. This year, it is another "George"...Georgetown. They are my favorite college bball team since I was a little squirt. I hope they take it all!
*I turned 30,000 miles in my truck yesterday!
*Annabelle's blog will be updated soon...or ethernet card hit the skids at home, so I am in the process of getting a new one. Stay tuned!
*Spring football has started. I had my first scrimmage last weekend.
That's all for now...go Hoyas!!!
*Annabelle is 24 days old today. The time has FLOWN by!
*Being a parent is pretty cool. A lot of work, but rewarding.
*My sister gets married in a month.
*Last year, I was all excited about George Mason being in the Final Four. This year, it is another "George"...Georgetown. They are my favorite college bball team since I was a little squirt. I hope they take it all!
*I turned 30,000 miles in my truck yesterday!
*Annabelle's blog will be updated soon...or ethernet card hit the skids at home, so I am in the process of getting a new one. Stay tuned!
*Spring football has started. I had my first scrimmage last weekend.
That's all for now...go Hoyas!!!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Annabelle's Place
I set up a separate blog to post all of the Annabelle pictures and happenings. Check it out here...
http://abgf.blogspot.com
There is a link on the right too.
Enjoy!
http://abgf.blogspot.com
There is a link on the right too.
Enjoy!
Welcome Home Annabelle
Well, Annabelle came home on Tuesday, March 6th. Through two nights here, she has been very good. We are all figuring out what we need to, and it has been pretty smooth going...so far ;-) She lets us know when she is hungry, or has a dirty diaper which is good. Right now though, she is very content and angelic. She is learning to sleep between meals (especially last night!) too, which allows us some rest. She is such a treasure and blessing though...downright precious. Chrissy and I could not be more happy. Thanks to you all for your notes, calls, and emails!
Here are a few pics from since she's been home...
Here is Annabelle's first car ride...coming home from the hospital. We think she is a sucker. She was sucking her thumb for the first time last night before her bath.
Here is dad holding the sleeping beauty...he looks tired.
And here is mom!
Here is dad taking a picture of Annabelle on great grandma's quilt.
The first family portraits! With the stork of course!
Annabelle basking in the sun.
Here are a few pics from since she's been home...
We were storked! This guy appeared the day after Annabelle was born.
Here is Annabelle's first car ride...coming home from the hospital. We think she is a sucker. She was sucking her thumb for the first time last night before her bath.
Here is dad holding the sleeping beauty...he looks tired.
And here is mom!
Here is dad taking a picture of Annabelle on great grandma's quilt.
The first family portraits! With the stork of course!
Annabelle basking in the sun.
Monday, March 05, 2007
A few pics of our sweetheart
The sleeping beauty.
Practicing my rocking.
Look at those little feet.
Nuzzling close to mom.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
IT'S A GIRL!!!!
Welcome Annabelle Grace! Born Sunday, March 4th at 5:43 AM. Yes, she already kept us up a night ;-) 7 pounds, 4 ounces and 20 inches long.
Pics coming soon!
Pics coming soon!
Friday, March 02, 2007
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