He wants to talk
Just within the past couple of days, Troy has decided that he really wants to talk. He looks you straight in the eye, and very earnestly unleashes a string “words” in an attempt to have a grown up conversation with you. Now, to you or I it is complete gibberish, but it’s very cool and fun to see the little man trying his level-best to verbally communicate with us.
He’s growing up so damned fast. I wish we could slow down the time!
"A Unique Shopping Experience"
A coworker of mine recently visited the salad bar of a local grocery store. Dissatisfied with some of the store’s recent changes, she decided to write a letter:
I used to come to your store for the salad bar - where a employee would hand make it for me and toss it. It was great. Now we have a manual salad bar with half the ingredients and no way to toss the salad. I am disappointed and have no reason to shop at anymore.
Who do you want to work with?
We just had a company-wide powow, and the Chairman of the Board said something that resonated with me:
I want to work with guys who are going to get down in the fox hole with me and shoot.
And when the ammo’s gone, stab.
And when the knife’s dull, choke.
And when there’s no more war, drink tequila.
Couldn’t agree more. Passionate, gritty coworkers are a blessing, and if you have them, consider yourself lucky. If you don’t, maybe it’s time to find a better place to work.
Santa Claus is coming
Just another day at the office, playing with blocks. He has no idea what is in store.
Troy just heard a booming “Ho! Ho! Ho!” coming from down the hallway.
And he’d really like to know WTH is going on here! Mama!
Santa comes bearing gifts!
“I still don’t trust you, mofo.”
Note the coaster in Troy’s hand. Even after he’d opened all of his presents, he still preferred to play with the coasters. Probably had something to do with the pictures of golden retrievers on them.
Fun on Xmas Morning
This is, by far, my favorite picture of Troy from xmas morning:
He’s opening a John Deere tractor set. Thanks, Debbie!
Congratulations are in order
I have been slightly preoccupied with life as of late, and, hence, have been ignoring this blog. Very recently, however, our family received some great news. Just a few weeks ago, my brother-in-law, Chuck, proposed to his girlfriend, Becky. They are engaged to be married this coming summer.
I couldn’t be happier for them. They are a great couple, and I look forward to sharing many great moments with them.
There's a bun in the oven
Yep, #2 is on the way. Kelly is 15 weeks along, and, so far, the little nut appears to be healthy.
Can’t wait to meet you, little dude/dudette.