Rockin' Out

Go Dog, Go!

New Year's Resolution for Stella

To gain weight.

Per the doctor's orders, Stella is now on a high-calorie diet. Apparently, she's gaining weight too slowly. Things like butter, ranch dressing, sour cream, and cheese should be regularly added to her food. And don't forget dessert. Mmm, dessert...I think I need to go on the special diet with her.

All Grown Up

Looking through recent pictures, I realized how grown up Stella looks! I can't believe she's starting to look like a little girl. She'll probably be ready for college any day now.

Birthday Pictures

Party Time

Eating Paper

Excited about Baby Doll

Losing Interest in Presents
Snowmen Cupcakes
"Am I supposed to eat this?"

"Delicious!"

Walking Tall

365 Days Old

On December 8, we will officially have a one-year-old child. Does that mean Stella is a toddler or is she still a baby? There's very little toddling going on yet, mostly just crawling. And do toddlers only weigh fifteen and a half pounds?

Incredible

It is truly amazing how long it takes for someone (my wife) to go into a dollar store and buy one item. It's even more astonishing that the bag with one item in it looks like it has a dozen items. And even more remarkable is that she conveniently left her cell phone in the car.

Animal Instincts

A Day in the Life of Stella

Play Time

Nap Time

Serious Time

On the Move

Halloween Magic

Was it just a coincidence that four days after Halloween Stella's top front teeth started coming in? We don't think so. Maybe next year, she'll dress as a wealthy investment banker.

A Letter to Somewhere in Cyberspace

Dear Blog,

I haven't been ignoring you on purpose. I'm just really busy, what with moving into a new house and all. And I don't think I love you like I used to. Don't be mad at me. I still want to be friends. I'll try to write again soon.

Yours Truly,
Me

Closure

This is our new house. It's really ours this time because we signed our Herbie Hancocks yesterday. We would have posted pictures earlier except we loved and lost once already. It would have been too much if it happened again.

Greedy

Not only does she require all our time and energy but now she wants our money.

To Make Nano Happy

The following pictures are a random collection posted merely to placate grandma.

And So It Begins

A Good Way to Sleep

It Ain't a Word

The other day I used a word to describe someone in a story. Paige looked at me confused and wanted to know what the word meant. I explained that it means someone who is really tall, skinny, and goofy looking. After years of using this word, I just discovered it's not actually a word. I think I'll start a petition to get it put in the dictionary. Hopefully, there aren't a bunch of lurps who get offended by it.

Little Fish

This little thing isn't even on the charts for weight anymore; some would throw her back but we'll keep her.

The Definition of Lameness

For the 100th post, I wanted to tell you 100 reasons why banks suck, but instead I'll just tell you the main reason: because they like to tell people that they will sell them a house and then change their minds for no apparent reason.

Yes, it's true. The house is no longer ours. The future is undecided. At this point, I don't even want a stupid house anymore. I'll settle for a bunch of those really big refrigerator boxes taped together. At least I can move in soon.

We Are the Champions

The bank accepted our offer over the others! 3,000 square feet of house. Now all I have to worry about is Paige filling it up.

59-0 over UCLA

Need I say more?

Family Pictures '08

Here are some of our favorites from our family photo shoot. (Thanks, Erin!) The only thing I hate is that these beautiful pictures will be obsolete in a few years, and we'll have to do it again.

Back from North Carolina, Darlin'

They may have funny accents but they sure know how to boil peanuts.

Stella at Her Finest

Say What?

The tray on Stella's high chair has been defective since day 1. The nice manufacturing company sent a replacement tray for free, but the leg piece that fits underneath the tray to keep baby from slipping out was missing. I contacted the company again to let them know and was informed that the "crotch retainer piece" has been ordered for me. Cool name.

New Roomie

My brother-in-law has been living with us as he looks for a place to live. He's been here for almost three weeks and hasn't found a job yet and school hasn't started. He's beginning to remind me of someone.