Well, even though Crystal didn't quite make a post per day, she did a pretty darn good job! And, for that I congratulate her! Of course, the challenge for May will be a post per day, and there is 1 more day in May than April. April only has 30 days, and the 30th one is the best!!!
Crystal has been busy lately, getting up at 5:30am some mornings to get things done, so right now she's off for the next 7 or 8 hours at a scrapbooking event! She deserves it and I hope she's having fun.
Me, I have Guys, Flies & Pies (Visit www.GuysFliesAndPies.com) in 29 minutes. Should be fun! I have kid duty and I'll be trying to teach some flies to some new guys, and order pizza.....that's Crystals job. I hope I can handle ordering pizza! Wish me luck!
MIKE
PS - sorry, no picture for now!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Happy Birthday Brooke!
Today my little princess is 4 years old! She's so smart and beautiful. She makes us laugh, and sometimes almost cry! Brooke is taking dance lessons and loving it. She loves to play outside and with Barbies, and her babies. She is a great big sister, and a typical little sister. We all love her and are so glad that she's part of our family. We love you Brooke, Happy Birthday!
Mike and I decorated for her last night so when she woke up it would be beautiful down here for her. She was very excited to see the streamers and balloons. I also wrapped up an outfit for her to open to wear on her birthday. I took a picture of her sleeping last night, her last night as a 3 year old girl! Here are a few pictures of her seeing her decorations and opening her gift. And every princess needs a blinking crown to wear on her big day!
Mike and I decorated for her last night so when she woke up it would be beautiful down here for her. She was very excited to see the streamers and balloons. I also wrapped up an outfit for her to open to wear on her birthday. I took a picture of her sleeping last night, her last night as a 3 year old girl! Here are a few pictures of her seeing her decorations and opening her gift. And every princess needs a blinking crown to wear on her big day!
Monday, April 21, 2008
April 20th 2008
Happy Sunday!
Today we went to church, then Crystal went to a baby shower. She had a great time and won a do-rag. Well, it's not technically a do-rag, but a lightweight towel thingy that you wrap your wet hair up with. Being the man that I am, I had to wonder why a towel wasn't good enough, and why someone would have to invent a towel like this. Well, for all you guy(s) (are there any guys that read this blog?) out there wondering, apparently a normal towel is really heavy and hard to have on your head. I guess it's something about being off balance while trying to scrub the floor.
I'd like to take a moment out to thank a few people. First, I'd like to thank myself and Crystal. Crystal because she started this blog, and myself because I put the words Guys, Flies & Pies on it when I mentioned my new website called www.GuysFliesAndPies.com. You might recall that I did that so mighty Google would see it posted here, and then decide my site was worth putting in the results page for a search for Guys, Flies & Pies. Well, blogophiles, it worked. Have a look at the search results! It's the 5th result down, but I swear the other day it was at the very top!
What's in store today folks? I'm glad you asked. We have a 73 degree Fahrenheit prediction and I think it's going to happen. Of course, my Wrangler jeans covered legs hope I'm wrong, otherwise they will be off to sweat land when I leave work at 3pm. Then, it's home so Brooke Star can go to dance class.
I guess that's pretty much my day! So, here's what I'll do. How about a contest? Everyone loves contests. The person who gives me the best home cooked dinner idea for tonight can join me and the family for dinner, and get the rarely used spot next to ME at the table. Please submit your entries by 3pm EST or else I get your dessert!
G'day mate!
DOH - almost forgot a picture for your viewing pleasure....let's see what I got today.....
"How much for that Brooke in the window?"
Today we went to church, then Crystal went to a baby shower. She had a great time and won a do-rag. Well, it's not technically a do-rag, but a lightweight towel thingy that you wrap your wet hair up with. Being the man that I am, I had to wonder why a towel wasn't good enough, and why someone would have to invent a towel like this. Well, for all you guy(s) (are there any guys that read this blog?) out there wondering, apparently a normal towel is really heavy and hard to have on your head. I guess it's something about being off balance while trying to scrub the floor.
I'd like to take a moment out to thank a few people. First, I'd like to thank myself and Crystal. Crystal because she started this blog, and myself because I put the words Guys, Flies & Pies on it when I mentioned my new website called www.GuysFliesAndPies.com. You might recall that I did that so mighty Google would see it posted here, and then decide my site was worth putting in the results page for a search for Guys, Flies & Pies. Well, blogophiles, it worked. Have a look at the search results! It's the 5th result down, but I swear the other day it was at the very top!
What's in store today folks? I'm glad you asked. We have a 73 degree Fahrenheit prediction and I think it's going to happen. Of course, my Wrangler jeans covered legs hope I'm wrong, otherwise they will be off to sweat land when I leave work at 3pm. Then, it's home so Brooke Star can go to dance class.
I guess that's pretty much my day! So, here's what I'll do. How about a contest? Everyone loves contests. The person who gives me the best home cooked dinner idea for tonight can join me and the family for dinner, and get the rarely used spot next to ME at the table. Please submit your entries by 3pm EST or else I get your dessert!
G'day mate!
DOH - almost forgot a picture for your viewing pleasure....let's see what I got today.....
"How much for that Brooke in the window?"
Saturday, April 19, 2008
The last couple days...
As you can see, Mike hijacked the blog for the last couple days. I am grateful to him for trying to keep up with my post a day, but he's a little crazy with the stuff he posts about. But, we love him anyway!
We've had a really fun week. The kids are all of from school, so we've been able to really enjoy the beautiful summer like weather. We've spent most of our time outside, and it's been great! Tyler begs to go out as soon as he gets up in the morning, and cries every time we come in! On Wednesday we went to the zoo, and the kids had a great time. I always like to go too! We met some friends there and walked to see everything. Tyler loved the Elephants, he was barking at them (barking is the only animal sound he knows, so he barks at everything, even squirrels). Brooke liked to see all the things. Seth liked seeing the lemurs. If I remember right, McKee liked seeing the elephants.
Thursday we spent the day running around. Tyler had his 15month check up and got one shot. He's 22.8lbs and 31 inches tall. His weight gain has slowed way down, but that boy does not stop moving from the moment he wakes up, so we're not concerned. McKee also had to go for a follow up on his medicine and a weight check. The last medicine we had him on was causing him to lose weight, so they are keeping track closely. He's up to 56lbs again. We're trying to beef him up, but he's so skinny. I also had my 2nd apt at the Chiropractor. It was quick this time, only 20 minutes or so. I'm feeling much better. He thought I would only need one more visit. I hope so. Our insurance doesn't cover my visits, so my first one was $110 and the second was $55. I know it's helping, so it's worth it, but it's really expensive.
Friday we relaxed and McKee was gone at Damon's house so we hung out with the rest of the kids. We took them out for ice cream and then to the park. Can you believe I didn't get a single picture of the ice cream? I'm such a slacker. Tyler had just a cone because he's allergic to ice cream. But he seemed to enjoy it. We drove down the street and let the kids play at Grandview park. It's one of my favorites, and the kids love it too. It's a little big for Tyler, but he did pretty well. Then we headed home and grilled and played outside. I was pretty tired, I had been up early hanging laundry on the line, and cleaning the kitchen and playing with the kids. I also cleaned up the strawberry patch and pulled some of the skeleton plants out of the garden to get ready for planting in a couple weeks. I ended up falling asleep while Mike was working on some GFP stuff.
Tonight, Saturday, Mike and I are going out dancing to celebrate mine and his b-days. We're heading to Famous Dave's for dinner and then meeting some friends at the Pelican's Nest to see our favorite local band Uncle Plum. I'm so excited! I love going dancing, it's a great form of exercise. The kids love having a baby sitter too. They keep talking about Adam and what they get to do with him. A couple of posts ago I mentioned the necklace and earrings my mom gave me. I decided to wear them out tonight so here is the debut of my new jewels. Thanks Mom.
We've had a really fun week. The kids are all of from school, so we've been able to really enjoy the beautiful summer like weather. We've spent most of our time outside, and it's been great! Tyler begs to go out as soon as he gets up in the morning, and cries every time we come in! On Wednesday we went to the zoo, and the kids had a great time. I always like to go too! We met some friends there and walked to see everything. Tyler loved the Elephants, he was barking at them (barking is the only animal sound he knows, so he barks at everything, even squirrels). Brooke liked to see all the things. Seth liked seeing the lemurs. If I remember right, McKee liked seeing the elephants.
Thursday we spent the day running around. Tyler had his 15month check up and got one shot. He's 22.8lbs and 31 inches tall. His weight gain has slowed way down, but that boy does not stop moving from the moment he wakes up, so we're not concerned. McKee also had to go for a follow up on his medicine and a weight check. The last medicine we had him on was causing him to lose weight, so they are keeping track closely. He's up to 56lbs again. We're trying to beef him up, but he's so skinny. I also had my 2nd apt at the Chiropractor. It was quick this time, only 20 minutes or so. I'm feeling much better. He thought I would only need one more visit. I hope so. Our insurance doesn't cover my visits, so my first one was $110 and the second was $55. I know it's helping, so it's worth it, but it's really expensive.
Friday we relaxed and McKee was gone at Damon's house so we hung out with the rest of the kids. We took them out for ice cream and then to the park. Can you believe I didn't get a single picture of the ice cream? I'm such a slacker. Tyler had just a cone because he's allergic to ice cream. But he seemed to enjoy it. We drove down the street and let the kids play at Grandview park. It's one of my favorites, and the kids love it too. It's a little big for Tyler, but he did pretty well. Then we headed home and grilled and played outside. I was pretty tired, I had been up early hanging laundry on the line, and cleaning the kitchen and playing with the kids. I also cleaned up the strawberry patch and pulled some of the skeleton plants out of the garden to get ready for planting in a couple weeks. I ended up falling asleep while Mike was working on some GFP stuff.
Tonight, Saturday, Mike and I are going out dancing to celebrate mine and his b-days. We're heading to Famous Dave's for dinner and then meeting some friends at the Pelican's Nest to see our favorite local band Uncle Plum. I'm so excited! I love going dancing, it's a great form of exercise. The kids love having a baby sitter too. They keep talking about Adam and what they get to do with him. A couple of posts ago I mentioned the necklace and earrings my mom gave me. I decided to wear them out tonight so here is the debut of my new jewels. Thanks Mom.
April 18th 2008
(How many times do you have to do something before it's a habit?)
Oh, come one, calm down.....I know you are all excited that MIKE is writing another delicious post, but keep the noise down, Crystal is asleep on the couch!
Last week we went to the North Greece Firemen's Pavilion to check it out to see about using it for Guys, Flies & Pies this coming November. I took a few pictures of the place so I could reference them later at home when trying to decide if I'd rent that place. Well, Seth decided he need to be in the photos. I think you'll enjoy what I got!
Oh, come one, calm down.....I know you are all excited that MIKE is writing another delicious post, but keep the noise down, Crystal is asleep on the couch!
Last week we went to the North Greece Firemen's Pavilion to check it out to see about using it for Guys, Flies & Pies this coming November. I took a few pictures of the place so I could reference them later at home when trying to decide if I'd rent that place. Well, Seth decided he need to be in the photos. I think you'll enjoy what I got!
Friday, April 18, 2008
April 17th 2008
(Is anyone else starting to think that ever since Crystal turned 29 she's loosing her mind? Since her birthday earlier this week, she's forgotten to blog twice! I might need to take her to a nursing home soon. I'll miss her around the house, but "visiting hours are 9 to 5 and if I show up at 10 past six well I know (she'll) find someway to sneak me in.")
Yo, it's MIKE again, picking up some slack (but not the slack 5 weight fishing line I'd more like to be picking up). So here we are, chilling on April 17th 2008. Let's recap the day for all you blogophiles.
3am - wake up, shower, go to work
4am - chill at work with Kham, one of the new guys
6am - BAGEL TIME BABY! yum
12pm - leave work
12:30pm - make a call to get a charge reversed FOR THE 3RD TIME
1:45pm - walk 3 houses down and back with the kids and Crystal, turn home so Brooke can use the little girls room
2pm - make a follow up call about the charge, left voice mail
3pm - i'm sure i did something
4pm - help neighbor put a new sink into his kitchen (i was the muscles....hey, stop laughing you inconsiderate fools, i got some muscles)
5:45pm - help Z move. as far as moves go, it was pretty easy.
7:30pm - get back home, chill, put the kids to bed.
8:32pm - ________________
9pm - Watched The Office......"that's what she said!"
10pm - went to bed.
10:47:32pm - Wrote this post (remember, don't tell Crystal I really did it on 4/18)
So, there you have it, all that information about my day, and all it cost you was about 2 minutes of your life. 2 minutes, that you will never get back, ever. seriously, you'll never get those minutes back, so stop looking, because, unlike when you loose weight, you'll never find the minutes again. with loosing weight, it's usually found just around the corner....at Taco Bell, Burger King, or Wendys.
Who wants a picture? Ok, let me find one........
"I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"
Yo, it's MIKE again, picking up some slack (but not the slack 5 weight fishing line I'd more like to be picking up). So here we are, chilling on April 17th 2008. Let's recap the day for all you blogophiles.
3am - wake up, shower, go to work
4am - chill at work with Kham, one of the new guys
6am - BAGEL TIME BABY! yum
12pm - leave work
12:30pm - make a call to get a charge reversed FOR THE 3RD TIME
1:45pm - walk 3 houses down and back with the kids and Crystal, turn home so Brooke can use the little girls room
2pm - make a follow up call about the charge, left voice mail
3pm - i'm sure i did something
4pm - help neighbor put a new sink into his kitchen (i was the muscles....hey, stop laughing you inconsiderate fools, i got some muscles)
5:45pm - help Z move. as far as moves go, it was pretty easy.
7:30pm - get back home, chill, put the kids to bed.
8:32pm - ________________
9pm - Watched The Office......"that's what she said!"
10pm - went to bed.
10:47:32pm - Wrote this post (remember, don't tell Crystal I really did it on 4/18)
So, there you have it, all that information about my day, and all it cost you was about 2 minutes of your life. 2 minutes, that you will never get back, ever. seriously, you'll never get those minutes back, so stop looking, because, unlike when you loose weight, you'll never find the minutes again. with loosing weight, it's usually found just around the corner....at Taco Bell, Burger King, or Wendys.
Who wants a picture? Ok, let me find one........
"I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
A Couple Pictures from a Beautiful Spring Day
Here are some pics of the kids from yesterday. It was beautiful and we spent most of the day outside and at the park. Tyler is getting to be pretty brave, he likes to climb up the ladders to go down the slides. I also noticed that my trees and lilac bushes are really budding up! I love spring!
This is my lilac bush...and the second one is my peach tree.
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