Veggie tales, Veggie Tales.........

Lastnight we went with some friend and their two kids to see the Veggie Tales. Tommy loved it and Aaron even got in on some of the fun. Here are a couple pics of the big kids.

Breaks My Heart Twice a Week

Tommy has started school twice a week for a half day at a time. We thought he was ready, and thought that it would help his developement with people other than his parents providing him direction.

The adjustment has not happened as fast as we had anticipated. Each day it breaks my heart as he crys when we leave him for the day. His second day at school he told his teacher that all he had to do is go outside and call his daddy and that I would be there to get him. The teacher asked me if I worked close to the school, I now know why.

As we have been trying to get him acclimated to the change, I laminated a picture of both Tommy and I, as well as Mommy and Aaron. That has seemed to help, but even today as I dropped him off he started to cry. I told him that he would be fine, he cryfully responded with "I don't want to be fine".

It is no reflection on the teachers at Sunset, but all Tommy wants is to go to his Church School and see Miss Debbie (Debbie Leglu). Here are some pics from his first day of school.

Just Got Back From Vacation

We just got back from our annual 10 day trip to the Trinity Alps Resort. My family has been going for the last 24 years, and it has been so special to continue the tradition with my own family. Annette and I have had our own cabin the last 4 years and it so nice for everyone particularly now that we have 2 kids.

Here are some pics of the kids as well as some water ski videos. My new favorite thing to do is WakeSurfing. My brother and sister-in-law, as well as my parents bought me a board for my birthday.....check it out pretty cool, kinda boring to watch but so fun to do..

Otherwise things here are well, Tommy started school last week. His two half days are the days that Annette and I both work, so to help aide in his development as well as to relieve the Gmas from some of the work load, Tommy is now in school. I have a couple pics of the big boys first day, but i cant find my camera....Hmm.

Annette is back to work, again after vacation so if you need anything insurance related, she can help. Personal lines and small commercial are her deal, please pass her name a long to her friends, also her company is licensed in all 50 states so she is not limited to only California clients.

Post again soon..........
Dan

Me Wake Surfing/Annette Getting Air

Kids Say The Darndest Things

All of the sudden Tommy has been dealing with his allergies this August. This along with potty training have lead to a few quotes that I wanted to share. Annette's mom, "Nana", has been watching Tommy on Fridays while Annette is at work for the last 2 years or so. Well his voice has been kind of horse as a result of his allergies, etc. So she told him that he had a frog in his throat.

Yesterday I driving down the road and Tommy says "Daddy I have a frog in my throat". I said "yea, where did you get it?". He explained to me "I got it at Nana's house", "from what" I asked, "eating grapes" he explained as if I should have known that grapes lead to froggy voices.

Then the other night Tommy, who has been soooooo good at potty training through the night, had an accident in his bed. So Annette and I stripped the bed, but instead of replacing the sheets, we wiped Tommy down and threw him in bed with us for the final hour before getting up. As we laid down, I pulled him close to me and asked "did you have an Accident?", his reply to me was "NO, I not have an Assident, I just want to get cozy!". Annette and I laughed as he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Once again I am reminded to sit back and enjoy these moments, because every day Tommy and Aaron both grow and Mature. Tommy's sweet little lisp disappears a little more and his grammar and pronunciation improve daily. Soon stories like these will be about Aaron, and Tommy will be hitting home runs in little league...........I am thing a professional batting average of over .300 and 30+ home runs......mark it down now you heard it from me first.

Dan

Summer Activities

Here are a couple pics from our summer activities. We have been busy this summer. We recently made it back from a week in Lake Tahoe, then to a friend of ours beach house in Monterey. Then another weekend on the houseboat. We have been busy, and we have forgotten the camera. So once again all I have are few snaps from my cell phone. Hope everyone is doing well.

We have our annual trip to the Trinity Alps coming up. Annette goes back to work on the 18th, then on vacation the 23rd. Not a bad deal for her, ease back into the working world.

The top pic is of Aaron, who is becoming quite the smiling little boy, and the bottom is of Tommy who likes to wear my fight gear. Hilarious.

Dan

This Morning

This morning I woke up to my regular routine, Tommy crying for his mommy walking down the hall at 5am, climbing in bed with me (Annette is usually with Aaron at this time of the day), kicking me and rubbing my head until I get up at 6:24am. Today was no different, except I realized how grown up my little boy Tommy is becoming.

After my shower I got dressed, Tommy then started stirring and popped out of bed as if he was never asleep. I then checked his diaper and put him on the potty where he did his business. He told me that he deserved chocolate for being dry all night. Not wanting to discourage his good efforts I agreed and he went off to the Kitchen. I then walked over kissed Aaron and Annette good bye, and headed to the kitchen for my phone, gay-bluetooth, and wallet. I met Tommy in the hallway and he gave me a big hug and kiss with chocolate in his hands. He said "lub you daddy" and "I walk you out". Once again I conceded and he walked behind me as I grabbed my supplies for the work day. Then to the garage door to grab my shoes, and out the door. There he was right behind me, chocolate in hand walking me to my truck. I opened the door, started my truck and gave my little man the biggest hug, not wanting to let go...........He said "lub you" again and walked back through the garage never looking back, eventually getting to the door leading into the house. I hurriedly backed my truck into the street, I saw Tommy start to close the door then stop to take one last look as I pulled away. He reopened the door and gave me a big smile and a waved goodbye. Fighting back tears I pulled away from my house thinking about how lucky and blessed I am to have a family who love each other, and want nothing more than to spend time with each other. Not afraid to say "I lub you" to much, or give a kiss when the moment is right. I have been blessed.

As my 29th birthday comes this weekend, I am reminded how fast life goes, and to ignore moments like these would make time go just that much faster. I leave you with this cliche', Remember to live, laugh, and "lub" because tomorrow is soon yesterday, and yesterday you may have been 28.

Dan

Time may change the faces and even the belt line, but the good times remain the same.

Things here have not slowed down since Aaron's Birth. We have been on the move every weekend with one weekend as the exception, and that weekend we entertained at the A's game. Annette is doing well since her delivery, she is back to Krav Maga, our self defense class. Google it, it is pretty cool. And I have been continuing with my activities, softball, Krav, and boating.

We have been making good use of the houseboat, every weekend actually, been a good time for all of us. I read this book called "Raising Dad" and the key point I took from the first half of reading was to make memories. I remember so much of my childhood, and how fond I am of the memories that I have with both my parents. I feel that it is essential that Tommy and Aaron both have great memories of us as a family. I know that those memories will include all those who surround us/them, thank you for that.

As for everything else, I have some terrible pics from my celly that I will post, a couple of "Tank" (Aaron) and a few of Tommy. Tommy still loves baseball, and has taken a keen interest in golf. He loves to hit at the driving range with me. One of the pics is of him with his first Otter Pop, pretty funny. Sorry had to post the pic of my buddy Jeff and I posing with Wonder Woman.

Hope everyone is doing well, hope to hear from you soon.................

Dan