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Feb 26
Baby Name Announcement: Via Vine Video

I’m sure you have read the story behind Abigail’s surprise baby shower. In it I mentioned that we shared the name of our son. He’s due in March and we’ve been asked by people for months… “Boy or girl?” and “Have you picked out a name yet?” For the longest time we didn’t have the name picked out […]

Feb 25
I Lied to My Wife for Weeks

a.k.a. Seven Tips for Planning Your Wife’s Surprise Baby Shower My wife recently had a surprise baby shower that went really well. That is kind of surprising when you take into account that I organized it. Plus, I’m not good at keeping secrets. In fact, if you tell me a secret, I have to share […]

Feb 22
Past vs Future: Video Games

My first video game system was the original Nintendo Entertainment System. The NES was really the family game system I just happened to be able to keep it in my room. I remember playing hours upon hours of Super Mario Bros (once I got my homework, chores, and outdoor play-in for the day). The 2D […]

Feb 18
I lose things

“I started with a cup of coffee, but it got away from me. I’m not sure where it went.” I told Abigail after she asked what happened to my coffee. That kind of thing happens to me often. Always has. I’m sure its because I have too much going on or because I have trouble focusing on […]

Feb 17
Puppy Face

My dog makes hilarious faces when she is sleepy.

Feb 14
I’m A Lucky Guy

Why? My wife hates Valentine’s Day. It works out for me. every. single. year. We don’t celebrate it. No flowers, cards or lame dinner outings with a million other couples out on the same night at Outback. You know they are just waiting for dinner to be over and, umm, for the rest of the […]

Feb 13
Dear Son,

I can’t wait to meet you. There is an exciting world out here for you to experience life in. There are things that will elate you and things that will crush you, but life is still worth living. I’ll be there every step of the way for as along as I’m alive. There are many […]

Feb 12
Brewing for a Newborn Celebration and Beyond!

I’m not a big beer drinker. I do like beer though. I like it dark and complex. I only drink beer when out with the guys (doesn’t happen often enough) or on special occasions like a sporting event or celebration. The birth of my child fits into the celebration category in my book.

Feb 11
Nesting Has Begun

We bought a car seat this week. Whoa. Abigail’s due date is only about 6 weeks away now and the car seat purchase only made it feel that much closer. 

Jan 31
What Do You Want For Dinner?

I hate this question. I didn’t used to, but it’s way past official. This is a horrible question. After working a long day, attending school and before starting on chores around the house the last thing I want to do is play the “What Do You Want For Dinner?” game. It’s an absolutely awful game that goes something like this: