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Sweet Vacation
I’m taking off work for a week (plus today and Friday). I need a break to spend time with the kids, brew some beer and relax. It’s my birthday today, and I had a wonderful day. Got to play some video games with Thomas, went to play mini-golf with the kids, got to try out […]
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Home Again
Well, as ususal, it was a long trip, but I’m back home. Sarah seems to be relieved to see me, and the kids remember who I am. It amazes me how much Micah has grown. He’s a little man now, and he’s too ticklish. I’ll be going back to work tomorrow for a security presentation, […]
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Please Stop the Aid
You know, this isn’t a typical blog. Most blogs tend to be the rantings and ravings of people who believe their opinions are important. My wife and I under no such illusion. We write because we both like to write, and it’s easier to post information this way, rather than sending multiple emails to our […]
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No Wonder He Was Screaming
misc/earJust got back from the doctors. Aiden has yet another ear infection. He has been running around and screaming like a madman all day – unless he was being held. He weighs 30lbs, so the “holding” part didn’t last for more than 5 mins at a time. When Dr. John looked at Aiden’s charts, she […]
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Elijah Connor Albrecht
Steve and Diana had a baby boy this morning at 7:25 a.m, after a long labor. He weighed 8 lbs 3 oz, and everyone is reportedly doing well. We’ll probably wait a couple days till Tom gets back to go visit – that was quite an endeavor! Also, we’ll have our camera, so we’ll have […]
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Ready to Come Home
Well, I’m ready to come home. I’ve been here for a little over a month, and that’s quite long enough, thank you. The transition from exciting to mundate didn’t happen as quickly as I thought it would, but it did happen. It’s not that I’m tired of Tokyo… far from it! I’m just tired of […]
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Hang in There, Diana!
album17/IMG_0742 My sister in law, Diana, has been in labor all day. Contractions are finally 5 minutes apart. Hopefully, things will speed up for her. Just talked to Steve. Sounds like she’s doing great!
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Failed Experiment
Just an FYI – to those of you who were curious : There simply is not enough vinegar in Cattleman’s BBQ Sauce to cause a reaction when mixed with baking soda. Not even when the ratio is 1.5 gallons BBQ to 10 lbs Soda. It still doesn’t’ t work, even if it’s really really really […]
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Keeping Track of Mommy
album07/IMG_0201 Me: “Tab – how many times have I told you to stop hanging off of the door handle?” Tabitha: “Ten.”
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Which Love Hina Girl Are You?
å‰åŽŸã—ã®ã¶ You’re responsible, sweet, gentle and lovable! You have a loving heart, a great respect for all creatures (human, great and small), and the ability to see the thing that makes each individual special. However, you tend to overlook the things that make you special, and thus, putting you in a position to be pushed […]
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Paper People
Celebrity paper dolls. Fun stuff.
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I’m Still Alive
misc/800px_Fugu_in_TankWell, after being here almost a month, I’ve experienced a new first. Myself and two other guys from work decided to participate in a Fugu dinner. For those of you who are unaware, fugu (フグ – Japanese for blowfish) has a reputation for being a potentially fatal meal. The liver and intestines of the blowfish […]
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What’s in a Comet?
While us peons are all down here going about our daily business and tinkering with fireworks, NASA is looking to collide with a comet the size of Manhattan this Fourth of July. The hope is to put a crater in the comet for scientific observation. Makes one wonder if there is a looming future threat […]
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Fighting Walls
misc/andersonI’m fighting walls right now. Putting them up and tearing them down, piece by piece, at the same time. I am looking forward to Tom coming home, but I have been struggling with the thought of him leaving again. Part of me wishes I could just put up a wall and not get attached to […]