2008
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Halloween Pictures
Here is the slide show of all our Halloween outings. You have seen the first batch of pictures already, but now I have pictures from our Fall Festival, Jacob’s preschool class’ Halloween party, trick-or-treating Halloween night and our annual Halloween night dinner at Roberto’s Mexican restaurant. As part of this annual tradition, we put on [...]
Ava Lauren Meadors – 8 months old
My baby girl is 8 months old today. We went for a doctor’s checkup this week. She weighted 21 lbs (95% percentile), 27 inches long (50% percentile) and 18 1/2 cm head diameter (a whopping 150% percentile). She is crawling everywhere. Jacob’s was active, but I don’t remember him being the crawler Ava is. Her [...]
My President
I became eligible to vote 4 months into Clinton’s first term. My first presidential election was anticlimactic as it was clear Bob Dole had no chance to defeat Clinton. That made the 2000 election as my first meaningful presidential election where I could really connect with a candidate that could be president of the United [...]
Jacob and the Snake
We went to the Nashville Zoo last night for their children’s Halloween event. We had a great time, but the hightly was the creepy, crawly, slimy animal show. At the end, they ask for some volunteers and Jacob was chosen. He and the other kids then got to hold a yellow burmese python. Jacob loved [...]
I voted yesterday
I did early voting and without a wait in line, I voted. My presidential choice is…[his website] Go on, check it out and see who I voted for. I will wait for you. … … … … … … … … … Yep, I voted 3rd party this election. During the Republican Primary, I voted [...]
The Carnival is in Town
The carnival came to town last weekend, and my son just had to go. We good some good pictures of him, really capturing his joy and excitement at being there. I also got to eat my yearly funnel cake and fresh squeezed lemonade which was marvelous. A little late in posting these pictures, but I [...]
Happy Columbus Day!
I doubt many people will read this post today as most of the US are not in front of their computers but out celebrating with friends and family on this most joyous and festive of American holidays: Columbus Day. Government employees, you deserve today off from work! However, I am working this day as I [...]
My Life as a Play: Why it is worth it
Setting: Daddy is reading Jacob bedtime stories. One book is a children’s Bible, , with various stories in it. Daddy is reading the story of the Cruxifiction. Daddy: “They nailed Jesus to the cross. ‘Father, forgive them,’ Jesus gasped. ‘They don’t understand what they are doing.’ ” Daddy keeps reading the story. He notices Jacob [...]
New Poll: When will Ava walk?
I put up a new poll to the right. Since Ava is now crawling (barely), walking is soon to follow. When will that be? We will find out, but your best guess is welcomed. Actually, I am not really that anxious for her to walk. As she is my second, I have learned from Jacob [...]
Ava is crawling
Ava truly crawled today for the first time, at her 7 month birthday. She has been close for a while, but she could not get her arms and legs working at the same time. Tonight, Jacob and I were playing on the floor with some new toys he got. Ava was sitting in front of [...]
