May 7th, 2008
yesterday and today i was asked to run the vault at a True Team Section meet at the ole stomping grounds (Park HS). I’ve been running the pole vault at various meets for, well, this is my sixth summer out of school, plus the couple two or three years that i came home and helped out when i was in college… so we’ll say my 8th year running the vault at the end of the season meets. It’s a lot of fun - i’ve gotten to meet quite a few of the coaches and even the vaulters i’ve gotten to know at these few meets (especially the ones who’ve been vaulting for a couple years) - or at least i recognize them.
Yesterday sucked balls, because we were unable to get the vault in due to the weather (it’s not safe to vault in the rain and while i enjoy fun like everyone else, it’s not my style to be putting kids in bad situations). almost sounds like i’m going the route of responsible??? what is that all about. regardless, the decision was made to put the boys vault off until today. which means i get to run both the boys and girls vault in one afternoon - in the same time frame as which it is expected to run just the girls vault.
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April 29th, 2008
i ran the pole vault at a highschool track meet today - my sister’s been coaching the vault at Tartan HS and asked me to run the vault at their meet. post-meet, she asked if i wanted to go out to eat. she’d been craving sushi and there’s a new restaurant in woodbury, which i was looking forward to trying out… today i got my chance.
now the restaurant, Akita Sushi and Habachi, was very nice looking. The service… questionable at best. it took FOREVER for us to get even our waters, but once we did, the water had ice and was cold. they have two different methods of eating - ala carte or all-you-can-eat. now the all you can eat method is quite pricey ($21.99), but then again, we’re talking about sushi here. i can eat a lot of sushi. i’m writing this today to tell you exactly how much i ate (i’m not sure exactly of prices, but i did eat more than $22 worth), i had to keep the receipt - as a token of my victory over akita… the list:
now, we did check the ala carte menu at one point… 5x sushi = $5.99 (1x = $1.99), each roll was between $3.50 and $5.50… do the math, i done pretty good. i will be back as the food was VERY good - and next time, i make sure to get even more bang for my buck! Read the rest of this entry »
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April 24th, 2008
Actually, the appointment was technically yesterday, but i was a bit busy - so i’m writing today. Everything is going very well, all of the measurements that were taken are matching up. the heart rate was in the range of normalcy. Things are shaping up quite nicely.
We met with a different midwife this time because the midwife that Katie had initially chosen might be unavailable during the time of birth… so i think we’re going to be visiting with different midwives so at least we get to know the majority of them before the birthing process begins. With that in mind, we’re also doing a home-flavored, hypnobirthing class. we got the materials from the first midwife and that’s a TON cheaper than going to an 8-week class (and more convenient). We’ve been listening to CD’s at night - i haven’t made it past 10 minutes before i fall asleep yet - so i’m not really sure what they’re all about. we do have a book to read, a chapter every week, which i’ve been reading before we pop on the CD tracks. it’s a lot of hippie mumbo-jumbo, but it’s what Katie wants to do. So i being the awesome me that i am, am going to go along with it and help her as best i can… tis the least i can do at this point (i guess my work here is NOT done).
i’ve also started reading a daddy book - i forget the name and author, but then again, i really haven’t delved too far into the book as of yet. this, however, will change as i’m now done with the other book i was reading (the final book of the Left Behind series - i shall have to post about that some other time).
point of this post? things with baby are progressing nicely. please keep us in your prayers that these things continue to progress as they should. thanks
April 17th, 2008
So, with a heads up from my sister, i got wind of scribefire… and this is my test post using this tool… so far, i’m thinkin this is pretty slick. and it might even cause me to post more oftenerly
and this is an edit… i’m not sure if this could be easier, i suggest if you’re using one of about 7 different and popular blogging tools and you’ve joined the wonderful family of firefox users, take a gander at this firefox extension.
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February 20th, 2008
we had our second ultrasound appointment today (our first one was a while ago, but all the photos looked alike, so i didn’t even bother with those). however, Katie is about 20 weeks into it and beginning to show a bit… it’s pretty darn fun! (well, for me it is - she’s still feeling a bit under the weather)
anyway, i figured i’d post some photos, cuz everyone loves photos…
the classic profile
and some more photos from the ‘photo shoot’… the last one is the best
a straight on ultrasound face shot
the baby’s foot - both feet had 5 toes (and both hands had 4 fingers and a thumb)
we caught baby in the middle of a yawn! aaaawwwww, how cute!
everyone now… AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
February 18th, 2008
for those not in the know… this video should indicate the biggest news i’ve had since the notice of the wedding (which should be another hint). Got it yet? If by chance you’re THAT dense… the wife and i are expecting a baby. I’ll use that as the ultimate scapegoat as to why i haven’t posted in FOREVER. I do plan on posting more often and i’ve even got thoughts of finishing this website and the rest of the sections that have been empty since the redesign.
we are very excited and nervous about bringing another life into this f’d up world… but we’ve got time to prepare yet… due date is the 7th of July. So far all of our appointments have gone swimmingly (can i say pun intended there? ha). we’ve got our second ultrasound this wednesday, i’ll post a photo (the first photos weren’t all that exciting). More info to come, i’m sure.
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January 4th, 2008
It’s almost as awesome as Tunak Tunak Tun… I say almost because this needs the pseudo-translation assistance to get it on my list…
November 29th, 2007
My aunt sent me this link today… www.letssaythanks.com
Go there, send a card to a member of our armed forces currently serving…
Stop reading this and go there NOW! www.letssaythanks.com
November 16th, 2007
got an email today (one of those blasted forwards) explaining the adjustments Sheriff Joe Arpaio had made once he was elected in Maricopa County (AZ). i had to check it out on snopes as i do any forward i get like that… and turns out there’s truth to this… I think this country and world need more common sense type people like Sheriff Joe, especially in higher office positions…
the email (somewhat cleaned up):
SHERIFF JOE IS AT IT AGAIN!
Oh, there’s MUCH more to know about Sheriff Joe!
Maricopa County was spending approx. $18 million dollars a year on stray animals, like cats and dogs. Sheriff Joe offered to take the department over, and the County Supervisors said okay. The animal shelters are now all staffed and operated by prisoners. They feed and care for the strays. Every animal in his care is taken out and walked twice daily. He now has prisoners who are experts in animal nutrition and behavior. They give great classes for anyone who’d like to adopt an animal. He has literally taken stray dogs off the street, given them to the care of prisoners, and had them place in dog shows. The best part? His budget for the entire department is now under $3 million. Teresa and I adopted a Weimaraner from a Maricopa County shelter two years ago. He was neutered, and current on all shots, in great health, and even had a microchip inserted the day we got him. Cost us $78.
November 1st, 2007
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if i had a nickel for everytime this happened to me as i’m walking out the door for work…
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