Ok, the updates didn't come as "furiously" as I had anticipated. Sorry about that, I have some quiet time now, so let me try to make this update worthy of your time.
2009 is coming to a close. That is truly amazing. I think that I am ready to get the 2009 stink off of me. Oh, this year wasn't as bad as I made that statement sound, but I am certainly ready to "start anew". 2009 was a year in which I let laziness and procrastination really set in. I hope to change that in this new year. I think that is the biggest thing that I look forward to changing, personally.
2009 had some great moments, of course. Another year of Raymond growing, the Twins' arrival, another year of the beach house, and countless get togethers with friends. Moments to always cherish to be sure, but you always hope that the new year has many more and that things turn in your way more. Will it?!? You never really know, but it is always nice to think ahead and hope that things are improved for you. Man, winning the lotto next will would make things better, right?!?!
I hope to have a little bit more free time next year as the girls continue to grow, but I don't count on it so much. In any event things will continue to be interesting with all of the kiddos. I can't wait to see what happens, you know!??!
Well, as 2009 comes to a close, I hope that everyone can reflect back and either smile, or kiss the year goodbye, and hope for a better 2010 for everyone. So kick back, drink your favorite drink with close family and/or friends and enjoy the moment, because that is what it is really all about, right?!?
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
I will never forget...
The first time I ever made Lylah laugh. A quiet moment in a noisey place. Sweet.
Update!
Holy crap, time flies, and you never have enough of it...I will explain later...
You guys must watch this trailer! Fuckin' cool and funny!
Here is a little background on the movie...
Based on the comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., Kick-Ass tells the story of average teenager Dave Lizewski (Johnson), a comic-book fanboy who decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name -- Kick-Ass -- assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There's only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers.
His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, is hunted by assorted violent and unpleasant characters, and meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes, including an 11-year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl (Moretz) and her father, Big Daddy (Cage).
Should be fun to watch, if it is any good...
Well that is all for now! I plan on updating furiously over the next couple of days off for christmas!
Off to last minute shop!
You guys must watch this trailer! Fuckin' cool and funny!
Here is a little background on the movie...
Based on the comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., Kick-Ass tells the story of average teenager Dave Lizewski (Johnson), a comic-book fanboy who decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name -- Kick-Ass -- assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There's only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers.
His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, is hunted by assorted violent and unpleasant characters, and meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes, including an 11-year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl (Moretz) and her father, Big Daddy (Cage).
Should be fun to watch, if it is any good...
Well that is all for now! I plan on updating furiously over the next couple of days off for christmas!
Off to last minute shop!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
It's been a week since we have been home!
With the twins already! Things are going well. Probably a little easier for me to say though, or let me just speak for myself. The nights are still a little bit hard in the sense that you don't get straight sleep, but I think that we have had more good nights than bad nights. Again, I can only speak for myself!
The Girls are doing well. They were born a month early, but they seem to be adapting well to the outside world. I can see some change in their faces already, and like I said, we are just over a week with them. It's going to go by quickly, I know. I am going to end up with pretty much three weeks off of work when every thing is said and done. I don't know if that is good or bad. For me, it's probably a good thing! Being off of work is always great! Right now, or probably every night, I dread thinking about going back to work. I need to hit that lotto soon!
Raymond has been super fantastic with these girls! I don't know what to say about it. He is affectionate towards them, and just great. It's a little tough to try to explain to a three year old that you can't really handle premature newborns, but still we try. We really missed him while we were at the hospital for those four days. He did some growing on us too! He either hit a growth spurt, or he just looks huge now compared to the Girls, maybe a little of both.
Most of my time right now is trying to keep Raymond occupied. I think I am doing a good enough job, but then I feel a little bad that I am not spending some time with the girls either. I know that right now we are still trying to figure things out and that it probably will work out in the end, at least I hope so. For now, I will just keep on doing what I can, and doing my best to help out as much as I can in the early morning hours.
It's been cool so far, and I am sure that it will continue to be a learning process and more fun as time goes on! Man, it's just about October already?!?! Wow! It's almost christmas time! Watch, I am not joking!
Tomorrow I will chime in with quick hits and random crap!
The Girls are doing well. They were born a month early, but they seem to be adapting well to the outside world. I can see some change in their faces already, and like I said, we are just over a week with them. It's going to go by quickly, I know. I am going to end up with pretty much three weeks off of work when every thing is said and done. I don't know if that is good or bad. For me, it's probably a good thing! Being off of work is always great! Right now, or probably every night, I dread thinking about going back to work. I need to hit that lotto soon!
Raymond has been super fantastic with these girls! I don't know what to say about it. He is affectionate towards them, and just great. It's a little tough to try to explain to a three year old that you can't really handle premature newborns, but still we try. We really missed him while we were at the hospital for those four days. He did some growing on us too! He either hit a growth spurt, or he just looks huge now compared to the Girls, maybe a little of both.
Most of my time right now is trying to keep Raymond occupied. I think I am doing a good enough job, but then I feel a little bad that I am not spending some time with the girls either. I know that right now we are still trying to figure things out and that it probably will work out in the end, at least I hope so. For now, I will just keep on doing what I can, and doing my best to help out as much as I can in the early morning hours.
It's been cool so far, and I am sure that it will continue to be a learning process and more fun as time goes on! Man, it's just about October already?!?! Wow! It's almost christmas time! Watch, I am not joking!
Tomorrow I will chime in with quick hits and random crap!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Tomorrow could be a big day...
...maybe...maybe not. Somehow I think that we will end up waiting yet another week or so which wouldn't be a bad thing for the babies, but part of me is a little eager for them to meet all of us.
I took the day off of work. We are going to be at doctor's appointments from like 1:00 until about 3:00...I am just guessing. I am going to have to get up and get ready bright and early. In case you didn't know, while Ruby went on the weekly doctor visit, her doctor told he to bring her bags, "just in case"! Yikes! Exciting to hear for sure, whether or not something actually happens still remains to be seen. Just the same, I am charging my iPod, my iPhone, and our digital camera....
I am sure to be busy tomorrow. I have the alarm set early even though I am not going to work. I have to pack my bag, get the car seats set in the Xterra, and then a lot of little cleaning to do. I am sure to update my facebook throughout the day, so be on the lookout! We will definitely see what tomorrow brings.
It's been an exhausting two weeks with a lot of things going on. Heavy hearts, minds, and long work weeks came crashing in a bit. Very weird week, but a week that makes you think about how things can change your life in a blink of an eye. For the good, and for the bad. Make sure to hug a loved one, tell someone that you care about them and just be glad to wake up in the morning and go through a normal day. Having said that, I am still hesitant to say that knowing that someone we now is laying in a hospital while their loved one just isn't the same person. Because of this, I choose to listen to Pearl Jam all day tomorrow as a sort of "tribute" to someone on all or our minds. Maybe you can too?!?!
Random Hits....
Well, the Texans came out flat on their face to start off the 2009 Football season. I hope that they can bounce back and not start 0-4 and ultimately 8-8 yet again. This town will turn on them very fast, if they haven't already. About the only bright spot was first round pick Brian Cushing. He played intense and was in on a couple of tackles! Let's all hope that the rest of the defense and team took notice and do the same.
The U of H Cougars are ranked number 21 after upsetting number 5 Oklahoma St in their own house! It was a great victory. They have a HUGE game in two weeks as they take on Texas Tech at Robertson Stadium on National, Primetime Television! If that place isn't sold out and absolutely insane, something is wrong! I wish I could go, but I might be a little busy and/or tired around then.
Raymond told me the other day, "My house is broken." It is indeed son, it is indeed.
Well, I think I will call it a night as I prepare for a long and maybe eventful day tomorrow! Be on the lookout for updates via the ol' facebook tomorrow!
Later!
I took the day off of work. We are going to be at doctor's appointments from like 1:00 until about 3:00...I am just guessing. I am going to have to get up and get ready bright and early. In case you didn't know, while Ruby went on the weekly doctor visit, her doctor told he to bring her bags, "just in case"! Yikes! Exciting to hear for sure, whether or not something actually happens still remains to be seen. Just the same, I am charging my iPod, my iPhone, and our digital camera....
I am sure to be busy tomorrow. I have the alarm set early even though I am not going to work. I have to pack my bag, get the car seats set in the Xterra, and then a lot of little cleaning to do. I am sure to update my facebook throughout the day, so be on the lookout! We will definitely see what tomorrow brings.
It's been an exhausting two weeks with a lot of things going on. Heavy hearts, minds, and long work weeks came crashing in a bit. Very weird week, but a week that makes you think about how things can change your life in a blink of an eye. For the good, and for the bad. Make sure to hug a loved one, tell someone that you care about them and just be glad to wake up in the morning and go through a normal day. Having said that, I am still hesitant to say that knowing that someone we now is laying in a hospital while their loved one just isn't the same person. Because of this, I choose to listen to Pearl Jam all day tomorrow as a sort of "tribute" to someone on all or our minds. Maybe you can too?!?!
Random Hits....
Well, the Texans came out flat on their face to start off the 2009 Football season. I hope that they can bounce back and not start 0-4 and ultimately 8-8 yet again. This town will turn on them very fast, if they haven't already. About the only bright spot was first round pick Brian Cushing. He played intense and was in on a couple of tackles! Let's all hope that the rest of the defense and team took notice and do the same.
The U of H Cougars are ranked number 21 after upsetting number 5 Oklahoma St in their own house! It was a great victory. They have a HUGE game in two weeks as they take on Texas Tech at Robertson Stadium on National, Primetime Television! If that place isn't sold out and absolutely insane, something is wrong! I wish I could go, but I might be a little busy and/or tired around then.
Raymond told me the other day, "My house is broken." It is indeed son, it is indeed.
Well, I think I will call it a night as I prepare for a long and maybe eventful day tomorrow! Be on the lookout for updates via the ol' facebook tomorrow!
Later!
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Home Stretch...
Well (I like to start of with well's, don't I?!?!), it is definitely time for this term, "the home stretch". As I told Ruby, it's crunch time, we are definitely in the home stretch now. We really are. Wow! At least, three weeks away? I can't believe it! Still, after all of this time, I still cannot believe it. We are about to enter the super ultimate life change. I mean, we went through one already, but this one (or two) is going to be just 100 times bigger than that. Right?!? It has to be. It's about that time that I start to savor and soak up anything that I can right now just because it is not ever going to be this way again.
It's never going to be just Ruby, Raymond, and I laying on the couch watching t.v. on a lazy Sunday morning. It's not ever going to be Ruby and I running to the movies in a blink of an eye and actually get there just in time anymore. It's never going to be me, sitting at home on a Sunday morning either surfing the internet and listening to music or trying to play the guitar to a song that I wouldn't normally try to play to (boy, do I love those moments). It's not going to be like that ever again.....and that's ok. Really, it is. It is just that I am trying to soak these moments in as we have them, because they are going to be gone. I hope that this doesn't seem like I am preparing for a death sentence or trying to be mean, because I am not. I am just trying to share that these times that I am having now are fairly precious to me. I know that these aren't going to be the only precious moments, because there are two reasons coming really soon that ensure that this is only the beginning, but it is just going to be different.
Life is changing. Man, it is changing. I am going to be a father of three. We are going to be a family of five. Wow, every time I think it, even now, typing it, it just seems weird. I never thought that it would actually happen. It seems like I have to finally grow up, or that I am finally grown up. For the first time, I have to think of my job as a career now and not just a paycheck. I feel like I have to think in ways that I really haven't, or might have even refused to. Oh, now...I know...it isn't as grim as I am making it all out to be, it is just the way I am thinking. Don't worry, I am not slipping into depression, or regretting anything because I am not, and I don't. I am just simply thinking about how things are going to change.
It's going to be a really wild ride that is surely to make Ruby and I exhausted, but it is something that I am so looking forward to. I think I am getting more excited as it gets closer. Hell, I think that I even got a little nervous when I was talking to a coworker about the arrival of the twins last week, but it was a good nervous. It made me happy to feel that way. It's kind of hard to explain, but it was a goof feeling.
Now, we just cross out fingers and hope that everything stays on schedule and that everyone comes out happy and healthy. Each day draws us closer and closer in meeting the Twins! I can't wait!
It's never going to be just Ruby, Raymond, and I laying on the couch watching t.v. on a lazy Sunday morning. It's not ever going to be Ruby and I running to the movies in a blink of an eye and actually get there just in time anymore. It's never going to be me, sitting at home on a Sunday morning either surfing the internet and listening to music or trying to play the guitar to a song that I wouldn't normally try to play to (boy, do I love those moments). It's not going to be like that ever again.....and that's ok. Really, it is. It is just that I am trying to soak these moments in as we have them, because they are going to be gone. I hope that this doesn't seem like I am preparing for a death sentence or trying to be mean, because I am not. I am just trying to share that these times that I am having now are fairly precious to me. I know that these aren't going to be the only precious moments, because there are two reasons coming really soon that ensure that this is only the beginning, but it is just going to be different.
Life is changing. Man, it is changing. I am going to be a father of three. We are going to be a family of five. Wow, every time I think it, even now, typing it, it just seems weird. I never thought that it would actually happen. It seems like I have to finally grow up, or that I am finally grown up. For the first time, I have to think of my job as a career now and not just a paycheck. I feel like I have to think in ways that I really haven't, or might have even refused to. Oh, now...I know...it isn't as grim as I am making it all out to be, it is just the way I am thinking. Don't worry, I am not slipping into depression, or regretting anything because I am not, and I don't. I am just simply thinking about how things are going to change.
It's going to be a really wild ride that is surely to make Ruby and I exhausted, but it is something that I am so looking forward to. I think I am getting more excited as it gets closer. Hell, I think that I even got a little nervous when I was talking to a coworker about the arrival of the twins last week, but it was a good nervous. It made me happy to feel that way. It's kind of hard to explain, but it was a goof feeling.
Now, we just cross out fingers and hope that everything stays on schedule and that everyone comes out happy and healthy. Each day draws us closer and closer in meeting the Twins! I can't wait!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Quick Twins Update
Went to our four week-ly ultra sound today and everything seems to be going as perfect as you can imagine....
The Twins doubled in size! One is 2.4, the other is like 2.3 (can't remember exactly).
Just everything is going so well. According to the doctor today, bed rest for Ruby seems very unlikely, only if she stays off her feet and doesn't try to save the world!!
The goal for Twins, as it turns out, is 37 weeks. We are 27 weeks today! 10 more weeks, if everything works out!! That is so close, if you think about it!!
Holy shit!!!
I am excited!!
The Twins doubled in size! One is 2.4, the other is like 2.3 (can't remember exactly).
Just everything is going so well. According to the doctor today, bed rest for Ruby seems very unlikely, only if she stays off her feet and doesn't try to save the world!!
The goal for Twins, as it turns out, is 37 weeks. We are 27 weeks today! 10 more weeks, if everything works out!! That is so close, if you think about it!!
Holy shit!!!
I am excited!!
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