In the last few weeks our lives have changed for the better. I have decided that certain people do not understand what a surprise is or what it is supposed to be. Or maybe I am off my rocker.
To start out Nett had her super duper ultrasound with all the bells and whistles trying to tell us if we are having a boy or a girl. Now on a major side track I enjoy certain surprises. Key word certain. I love christmas and the excitement that brings (it is better when you aren't high on lortab). I love finding things you thought were lost (especially money). I also like finding out good news for friends family and of course me. So back to the story. I have never been to an ultrasound let alone been in a room where they do them. So the tech gets nett up on the chair thing and starts rubbing to goop all over her belly and then starts putting this thing on there that of course emits the sound wave and produces a picture.
We were excited to find out and to see the baby move and stuff. Up unto this point Nett had bravely gone to these appointments alone. So the tech starts looking and says first thing, It's A Boy. See right there. So much for building the anticipation. And to top it off the baby decided to behave because dad was around watching. He has enjoyed punching and kicking Nett in the cervix as well as all over, when dad isn't watching. Especially after she eats chocolate or starts tapping her foot to the beat of some music. This of course usually happens when she is at work.
Now everybody wants to know what this poor child's name is. We don't know yet and well it may be a while before we do.
The other fun thing is we got a call from some good friends of ours. We were high on their notification list of people they want to notify when exciting things happen. They are also expecting their first child. It is early on so we don't know much yet but we are excited for you two.
Other than that nothing to report really. My ankle is healing and I have the luxury of making a decision about work before I go back in a week. I am trying to decide how to enjoy my last week of freedom before I get to be a slave again. I will miss being able to sit around and look for new jobs all day and play the guitar. It was a punishing life really.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
The REAL Christmas Story
Now that the holidays are over it is time to reflect on what they really mean to each of us individually. For me it was a season of firsts.
It was my first holiday with my family. A short explanation is that I finally got married and now have a wonderful wife (and small developing fetus) to share the joys of the season with. It was my first time getting presents from my wonderful inlaws. It was the first time my wife spent Christmas away from her family. (I get to wait until next year to do that) It was the first time I got to be sneaky and hide my wife's gift so she couldn't find it.
And so the story goes...
The husband had surgery on christmas eve so the pregnant wife got to drive to the family hotel (atleast that is how it seamed). He was on pain killers so he was feeling pretty good. He did miss carrying in all of the stuff and generally helping out. He also missed playing with the nieces and nephews.
Weeks before the inlaws had their holiday party and a grand party it was. There were presents and food, cheer and loving warmth. There were teasings and ticklings, pleases and thank yous, and wonderful memories. This year there was a parade showing all of the adults the costumes of the nativity scene ending with a manger scene by the front door. Although no angels appeared to us to tell of His birth, the Mormon tabernacle Choir filled in nicely.
Christmas eve came and went. Everyone had a part to play. Music was played and sung, duets were attempted and some people still can't stop laughing. The piano hummed sweet melodies, and the strings of the guitar played out in the night. In this parade of the nativity, Uncle told the story of Luke, mary dragged Baby Jesus by his head and clothes, bouncing him on the rug, and there was only one shepherd. That shepherd had a really neat staff that wasn't curved and had owls and maple leafs on it. But the spirit of christmas shone on. More pain killers please.
This was probably the first Christmas Eve I have ever slept. I enjoy the season and the wonderful opportunities we have to think of the glories of Christmases long long ago. I just can't sleep. Although Santa has changed his identity a few times, I still look forward to his arrival every Christmas Eve night.
The kids had a blast seeing what Santa brought them and even Mom and Dad loved what they were given. Their kids are geniuses when it comes to gift giving.
The paper is gone, the fire is out. The gift card to Guitar Center is burning a hole in my pocket. The wife is happy she got what she wanted. The snow keeps on falling with pristene beauty. Too bad the wife says no sledding this year. At least not until after the leg heals.
So the story continues each year. Something new will happen again and again. Next year there will be a new addition to the parades. We will have to learn how to operate as Santa Claus did for us. And the Choir's will sing the Messiah again and again. Mannheim will sound and TSO will rock. And we will continue the story as it was told to us.
Now the non Story news. We had some good friends get married over the Christmas break. And it is all my fault. The story really is theirs but it was fun. It was nice to sit in the temple and reflect on our own marriage. Can't wait for them to come back.
We also got to meet another good friend's fiance. She is wonderful and we are looking forward to their marriage and all the joys of that. Vanessa is awesome. We got to spend some quality time getting to know her.
New Years was great. Nett's family had another party. I still suck at Halo but enjoy playing most of the time. It is always fun for people to see the words (blank) killed Chuck Norris. Nett fell in love with the Nintendo Wii. And we got to really just relax. Except for the dumb cat it was wonderful. We got to see a fireworks display worthy of the Fourth Of July. (I Love Evanston Wyoming) Unfotunately we both had medical conditions that made it so we couldn't go to jump on it this year.
My New Year's Resolution is to.......
(Like I'm gonna tell you.)
It was my first holiday with my family. A short explanation is that I finally got married and now have a wonderful wife (and small developing fetus) to share the joys of the season with. It was my first time getting presents from my wonderful inlaws. It was the first time my wife spent Christmas away from her family. (I get to wait until next year to do that) It was the first time I got to be sneaky and hide my wife's gift so she couldn't find it.
And so the story goes...
The husband had surgery on christmas eve so the pregnant wife got to drive to the family hotel (atleast that is how it seamed). He was on pain killers so he was feeling pretty good. He did miss carrying in all of the stuff and generally helping out. He also missed playing with the nieces and nephews.
Weeks before the inlaws had their holiday party and a grand party it was. There were presents and food, cheer and loving warmth. There were teasings and ticklings, pleases and thank yous, and wonderful memories. This year there was a parade showing all of the adults the costumes of the nativity scene ending with a manger scene by the front door. Although no angels appeared to us to tell of His birth, the Mormon tabernacle Choir filled in nicely.
Christmas eve came and went. Everyone had a part to play. Music was played and sung, duets were attempted and some people still can't stop laughing. The piano hummed sweet melodies, and the strings of the guitar played out in the night. In this parade of the nativity, Uncle told the story of Luke, mary dragged Baby Jesus by his head and clothes, bouncing him on the rug, and there was only one shepherd. That shepherd had a really neat staff that wasn't curved and had owls and maple leafs on it. But the spirit of christmas shone on. More pain killers please.
This was probably the first Christmas Eve I have ever slept. I enjoy the season and the wonderful opportunities we have to think of the glories of Christmases long long ago. I just can't sleep. Although Santa has changed his identity a few times, I still look forward to his arrival every Christmas Eve night.
The kids had a blast seeing what Santa brought them and even Mom and Dad loved what they were given. Their kids are geniuses when it comes to gift giving.
The paper is gone, the fire is out. The gift card to Guitar Center is burning a hole in my pocket. The wife is happy she got what she wanted. The snow keeps on falling with pristene beauty. Too bad the wife says no sledding this year. At least not until after the leg heals.
So the story continues each year. Something new will happen again and again. Next year there will be a new addition to the parades. We will have to learn how to operate as Santa Claus did for us. And the Choir's will sing the Messiah again and again. Mannheim will sound and TSO will rock. And we will continue the story as it was told to us.
Now the non Story news. We had some good friends get married over the Christmas break. And it is all my fault. The story really is theirs but it was fun. It was nice to sit in the temple and reflect on our own marriage. Can't wait for them to come back.
We also got to meet another good friend's fiance. She is wonderful and we are looking forward to their marriage and all the joys of that. Vanessa is awesome. We got to spend some quality time getting to know her.
New Years was great. Nett's family had another party. I still suck at Halo but enjoy playing most of the time. It is always fun for people to see the words (blank) killed Chuck Norris. Nett fell in love with the Nintendo Wii. And we got to really just relax. Except for the dumb cat it was wonderful. We got to see a fireworks display worthy of the Fourth Of July. (I Love Evanston Wyoming) Unfotunately we both had medical conditions that made it so we couldn't go to jump on it this year.
My New Year's Resolution is to.......
(Like I'm gonna tell you.)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
New Beginings
Every year the family has always had new goals. Some are personal and others involve everyone. My family is no different. We like tradition. One such tradition is to go on a family vacation every year. This last year's destination was Lake Powell. We like to play on the waverunners and get thoroughly sunburned playing beach volleyball and just horsing around. I do have to admit that I ruined our destination and completely changed the activities of our vacation. I got engaged.
Lynette and I got married on June 06,2008 in Manti Utah. It is about 10 minutes south of where we met in Ephraim UT almost 8 years ago. We studdied (rather she studdied) Human Anatomy together and after the semester was over we parted ways. I admit I wondered periodically over the next few years about her always hoping that she was still single but never believing myself.
She came through my check out line at work and that was all I needed (plus some serious divine intervention).We dated for seven months and I proposed. We had a short courtship and got married in June. So my family got to spend their "Summer Vacation" helping with the wedding. The wedding was great and we had to opportunity to have Lynettes grandfather Seal us. The ceremony was touching and of course personalized.
We went to sunny Southern California on our Honeymoon. We hit up Disneyland, California Adventure Theme Park, Universal Studios, and San Diego. We got the opportunity to attend the San Diego Temple and had a wonderful time enjoying that particular House Of The Lord.
We came back and found the joy of discovering what married life is all about (and we have a lot more discovering to do). We got settled and got to go back to work and to a normal life. It was nice not having to drive to my apt. or watch Nett drive off into the night. And I discovered some cool stuff about marriage. We love ice cream. We love food and Nett can cook!!!
The most important thing I learned is that we are in this for a long haul and needed to get our bearings together pretty quick. And we have. We are on the same page on the important things like finances, career goals and most importantly family. The more we talked about family the more we wanted ours to grow.
So in her own little way Nett tried to figure out how to tell me she was pregnant. And she did well until she tried using subtle hints. I actually caught this one (a first for males) and I turned the tables on her not letting her know I knew. So in the end she told me and I told her I know and she got mad at me for not telling her that I knew. I cannot begin to describe my feelings about the future of parenthood. I am a guy and my emotional range has increased but the ability to interpret that increase has not evolved as fast.
So now our family is begining. A new begining.
Lynette and I got married on June 06,2008 in Manti Utah. It is about 10 minutes south of where we met in Ephraim UT almost 8 years ago. We studdied (rather she studdied) Human Anatomy together and after the semester was over we parted ways. I admit I wondered periodically over the next few years about her always hoping that she was still single but never believing myself.
She came through my check out line at work and that was all I needed (plus some serious divine intervention).We dated for seven months and I proposed. We had a short courtship and got married in June. So my family got to spend their "Summer Vacation" helping with the wedding. The wedding was great and we had to opportunity to have Lynettes grandfather Seal us. The ceremony was touching and of course personalized.
We went to sunny Southern California on our Honeymoon. We hit up Disneyland, California Adventure Theme Park, Universal Studios, and San Diego. We got the opportunity to attend the San Diego Temple and had a wonderful time enjoying that particular House Of The Lord.
We came back and found the joy of discovering what married life is all about (and we have a lot more discovering to do). We got settled and got to go back to work and to a normal life. It was nice not having to drive to my apt. or watch Nett drive off into the night. And I discovered some cool stuff about marriage. We love ice cream. We love food and Nett can cook!!!
The most important thing I learned is that we are in this for a long haul and needed to get our bearings together pretty quick. And we have. We are on the same page on the important things like finances, career goals and most importantly family. The more we talked about family the more we wanted ours to grow.
So in her own little way Nett tried to figure out how to tell me she was pregnant. And she did well until she tried using subtle hints. I actually caught this one (a first for males) and I turned the tables on her not letting her know I knew. So in the end she told me and I told her I know and she got mad at me for not telling her that I knew. I cannot begin to describe my feelings about the future of parenthood. I am a guy and my emotional range has increased but the ability to interpret that increase has not evolved as fast.
So now our family is begining. A new begining.
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