Dakota's been a lot of fun recently. He's come up with some funny sayings or responses.
I found a book that Kristy had made for me, with pictures of Dakota and I called "10 reasons I love my daddy". I told Dakota I wanted to read it to him and he responded "I don't want to go to bed yet". We usually read to him before his nap.
He's also become a bit more opinionated, which we are dealing with. Someone taught him (Walmart crowd) to say things a bit more forceful (NO!), and so we need to teach him what is acceptable in speaking to others.
Last night we moved the rest of the shed things to the basement, so we're full to the "gills" but enjoying everything being under one roof.
We even survived our first plumbing issue...a check value needed to be replaced. That explained why the toilets were making a "glug, glug" sound when we flushed it.
Now to get things done before Dakota has a new sibling....
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Phillies Pfun
Okay, so it was unexpected, but I ended up going to a Phillies game just 4 days after I attended one, and said it was the last of the year (unless they make playoffs).
It was rainy, I wasn't exactly sure if it was worth going...but it was free tickets, and so I went.
When we got there it was steamy and humid, but we sat in the shade, got some breezes, and had a good time.
The guys behind us sounded like they had an even better time. Two quick "hits" from the afternoon: after the PA system played the trumpet sound (du-du-du-DU-du-DUUU...CHARGE!) they one guy said "C'mon Ruiz, we gave you a du-du-du" (repeated sound). That one made me laugh. The other one was, "Man, they must put a chemical in this food to keep you hungry". I heard that a few times that afternoon, as they scarfed down food. Between them and the family to our right, there were a lot of $$$ flying around for food and beverages.
A few thoughts from the game: I was surprised to hear the loud booos when Alfonseca entered the game (he replaced Madsen who was injured). One strike later (a strikeout) everyone cheered. I hope "Alfie" has thick skin.
Same for Iguchi. He's the first Japanese born player to play in Philly. The guys behind us thought it was funny to say "c'mon mitsubishi" or whatever Japanese sounding words they could think of.
Replacing Utley is hard, but if he plays anything close to the 2005 form when he was with the White Sox, then all will be well. I'm not opposed to the Phillies acquiring the rest of that team...they already got Rowand, Garcia and Iguchi.
It was rainy, I wasn't exactly sure if it was worth going...but it was free tickets, and so I went.
When we got there it was steamy and humid, but we sat in the shade, got some breezes, and had a good time.
The guys behind us sounded like they had an even better time. Two quick "hits" from the afternoon: after the PA system played the trumpet sound (du-du-du-DU-du-DUUU...CHARGE!) they one guy said "C'mon Ruiz, we gave you a du-du-du" (repeated sound). That one made me laugh. The other one was, "Man, they must put a chemical in this food to keep you hungry". I heard that a few times that afternoon, as they scarfed down food. Between them and the family to our right, there were a lot of $$$ flying around for food and beverages.
A few thoughts from the game: I was surprised to hear the loud booos when Alfonseca entered the game (he replaced Madsen who was injured). One strike later (a strikeout) everyone cheered. I hope "Alfie" has thick skin.
Same for Iguchi. He's the first Japanese born player to play in Philly. The guys behind us thought it was funny to say "c'mon mitsubishi" or whatever Japanese sounding words they could think of.
Replacing Utley is hard, but if he plays anything close to the 2005 form when he was with the White Sox, then all will be well. I'm not opposed to the Phillies acquiring the rest of that team...they already got Rowand, Garcia and Iguchi.
Moving Moving Moving
Thanks to some fantastic help from family, we moved in 3 days (Thu-Fri-Sat). We certainly haven't decreased our possessions/keepsakes/junk/stuff any. In hindsight, we should have had a big garage/yard sale, but I really thought we were in good shape.
Now the fun begins. The basement is pretty much covered in stuff that was storage, shed stuff, etc.
At least the upstairs looks fine (to me).
Now the fun begins. The basement is pretty much covered in stuff that was storage, shed stuff, etc.
At least the upstairs looks fine (to me).
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The Marathon
This week has been crazy, and it's only Wednesday. Most of it has been self-inflicted.
Monday we had inspection on the house. The inspectors found a few minor things. Monday night there was a softball game, but I worked on the house. (We won!)
Tuesday I went to Provident, and worked on some house things in the late afternoon. Then had a softball double-header, where I played the first game (lost) and left part-way through the second game (a win). I came back to finish up some for house things.
Today was a 2nd inspection, on the things I needed to finish from Monday's inspection. All went well, and we're finished with the inside inspections. Then we had a landscaping inspection and retention pond inspection. The "pond" passed, though if it ever is a pond for more than 72 hours, we'll have to replace sand, sod, etc. It's really kind of crazy, all it does is clean the water, and then drain the water out the back....which I guess is supposed to be a benefit to everyone. An expensive "benefit". Perhaps land engineers just find ways to spend other people's $$, but I shouldn't talk/write...I'm not an expert on engineering or the environment.
There are a few minor changes that need done with the "grading", so hopefully Dave will have that done in the next day, and we can still move in this weekend.
Tonight I should be raking topsoil, and seeding the lawn, but the Phillies are calling, and this may be (what's that Kristy...okay...will be) the last game I attend this year. Unless they make the playoffs.....
Monday we had inspection on the house. The inspectors found a few minor things. Monday night there was a softball game, but I worked on the house. (We won!)
Tuesday I went to Provident, and worked on some house things in the late afternoon. Then had a softball double-header, where I played the first game (lost) and left part-way through the second game (a win). I came back to finish up some for house things.
Today was a 2nd inspection, on the things I needed to finish from Monday's inspection. All went well, and we're finished with the inside inspections. Then we had a landscaping inspection and retention pond inspection. The "pond" passed, though if it ever is a pond for more than 72 hours, we'll have to replace sand, sod, etc. It's really kind of crazy, all it does is clean the water, and then drain the water out the back....which I guess is supposed to be a benefit to everyone. An expensive "benefit". Perhaps land engineers just find ways to spend other people's $$, but I shouldn't talk/write...I'm not an expert on engineering or the environment.
There are a few minor changes that need done with the "grading", so hopefully Dave will have that done in the next day, and we can still move in this weekend.
Tonight I should be raking topsoil, and seeding the lawn, but the Phillies are calling, and this may be (what's that Kristy...okay...will be) the last game I attend this year. Unless they make the playoffs.....
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Christmas Pines
While it sounds like a place in a "Jay-Jay the Jet Plane" dvd/video, it's actually a campground that Kristy's family went to this weekend. Kristy and Dakota went up on Friday, and I came up after working at the store and house on Saturday.
It was a nice campground that featured a lot of people driving golf carts. Here's where I found it ironic, these people seemed to be pleasure riding, while my pregnant wife was walking a few hundred yards to the bathroom.
Dakota enjoyed the playground, where there was a "crawler" mini-excavator, and some diggers to play on. He also like swimming, though preferred to spend as much time out of the pool, as in the pool.
It was a nice fun weekend, for the most part relaxing, and really the deep breath before a stressful (hopefully last) week before we move.
It was a nice campground that featured a lot of people driving golf carts. Here's where I found it ironic, these people seemed to be pleasure riding, while my pregnant wife was walking a few hundred yards to the bathroom.
Dakota enjoyed the playground, where there was a "crawler" mini-excavator, and some diggers to play on. He also like swimming, though preferred to spend as much time out of the pool, as in the pool.
It was a nice fun weekend, for the most part relaxing, and really the deep breath before a stressful (hopefully last) week before we move.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Making Friends At the Lumber Yard
It's been another week of trips to Musselmans, Lowes, etc.
I found it amusing that when I was at Lowes, the song by U2 "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" was playing over the in-store music. That seemed pretty appropriate at the time.
I've also been there at Lowes when the store opens at 6:00. It's interesting that around 6:15 they call everyone to the front of the store for a staff meeting. I'm pretty sure one thing they say is "serve the customers in your department".....hmmmm, kind of hard, isn't it? Bad time for a meeting.
If I felt like being belligerent, I would walk around and push those buttons that are for customer assistance in ____ department. The ones that cause an overhead announcement "Customer assistance needed in the tool department" Now those buttons are a nice feature, they tend to get employees out from the woodwork pretty quick.
I found it amusing that when I was at Lowes, the song by U2 "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" was playing over the in-store music. That seemed pretty appropriate at the time.
I've also been there at Lowes when the store opens at 6:00. It's interesting that around 6:15 they call everyone to the front of the store for a staff meeting. I'm pretty sure one thing they say is "serve the customers in your department".....hmmmm, kind of hard, isn't it? Bad time for a meeting.
If I felt like being belligerent, I would walk around and push those buttons that are for customer assistance in ____ department. The ones that cause an overhead announcement "Customer assistance needed in the tool department" Now those buttons are a nice feature, they tend to get employees out from the woodwork pretty quick.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Praise the Lord
We got electric at our new house! PPL came out Monday, and did their work.
Now we have a few things to wrap up, and hope to move in July 27-28.
What an answer to prayer! I was preparing myself mentally for electric in early August....Kristy was not ready to be that pessimistic. Everytime I saw a utility pole laying along the road, I would think to myself, I wonder if they're ahead of us on the "list" or behind us.
Now we have a few things to wrap up, and hope to move in July 27-28.
What an answer to prayer! I was preparing myself mentally for electric in early August....Kristy was not ready to be that pessimistic. Everytime I saw a utility pole laying along the road, I would think to myself, I wonder if they're ahead of us on the "list" or behind us.
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