Saturday, July 27, 2013

Saturday's sayings


So today Rylan used an inappropriate phrase for a 5 yr old. 

Use this as a constant reminder that children are always watching and soaking up what they see and hear. 


Educate appropriately and don't forget that sometimes they need I learn themselves.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Crazy days

So it's been yet another hectic, fast paced week.  I can't believe it's Friday already. After working all last weekend, I started out a little slowing going into the week. 

Tuesday morning, I took care of a few errands that needed to be addressed. When I completed all of my errands, Ingrid, Kaden and I decided to go for a swim at her moms. How relaxing. 

After our swim Tuesday, we got to go out for the first time since Kaden's birth by ourselves. Ingrid's mom Rose watched him for us. 

She's so beautiful. 

Ingrid took me to a Mexican restaurant which I'd never been to before. It was delicious. After dinner it was off to the house for some well needed rest. 

Wednesday flew by as we just lounged around the house most of the morning. I paid the bills and took care of some paperwork while Ingrid was cleaning the house. That afternoon we met up with our neighbor Bob. Organized a little BBQ and by 3 in the afternoon, the party had started. 

Finally around 1130 that night we wrapped things up as the bonfire was dying down. 

Thursday was a day to take care of the yard work early in the morning before the heat came. Bed time came early as I needed a quick nap before heading into work. 

Work has been busy and challenging at some points but volumes are up and that a sign of economic growth. 

Friday morning was pretty laid back. Sat out on the patio with a few neighbors until 11a or so. Ingrid did some birthday shopping for Rylan but I unfortunately was tired and needed to rest up for another exciting night of work. 

With another exciting weekend planned with all the kids and Ingrid, I find myself yet again a little bummed out while getting ready for work. Night shift has been a different change of pace for us but we're fighting through it. 

Until I return from work in the morning, I will be jealously thinking about you. I miss snuggling with my sweetheart but its key to remember that it's only temporary. Excited to pick up Rylan and Lilly in the morning, I will try my best to rush home to get them. 

Sweet dreams to all my loves ones, family and friends while you enjoy this beautiful evening. 


Saturday, July 20, 2013

Saturday's Saying

Every day I attempt to live life to the fullest. I have a wonderful life and am blessed for all the good things in my life. 
3 healthy, beautiful children that are keeping me young. A magnificent girlfriend who I cherish and adore. A loving mother and father along with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Not the mention the oodles and oodles of friends and relatives. 

Amidst all the negativity around us we have to remember to count our blessings and enjoy life to the fullest. 

Out happiness is a choice that we have to make. Keep in mind that our happiness is not determined by what happens to is but how we respond to it. 


Put best in Kung Fu Panda - There is no good news or bad news. It is only news.  You are the one that determines how to take it.  (I like kid movies)

As we go through our daily living, count your blessing and be thankful for what we have not what we want or what others have. 

To all my family and friends; thank you for being the loving and caring people you are. I can not express enough gratitude towards you all. Without you I wouldn't be the person I am today. I love you all and may you be blessed in your day to day living. 

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Nothing in particular

Finally Friday.  Well for me it's Friday because of my schedule.  So excited to spend today with my family. We are planning on going swimming this afternoon but a much needed nap is in store for me.

As for the events to my week, work work and more work. Volumes continue to increase at work while we're gearing up for for a transition to a newer, larger state of the art facility. Unfortunately that is not until October 1st so for the time being we just have to make due. 

I've recently started assisting a friend in his business of home repair/home remodeling. That has been interesting and I'm excited for the potential it may bring. A lot of days consist of me not getting enough sleep so I'll have to work on that. 

Our vacation to Minnesota is coming up quickly. We are all excited to go.  Rylan and Lilly can't wait to go to grandma and grandpas. It a frequent question we have to tell them not quite yet. 

The family is doing good. Rylan and Lilly have been with us all week. It's been a lot of fun. They are growing too fast. Kaden is getting big and we think he's started teething. Ingrid is still awesome and everyday I fall in love more and more. 

That's what's in store for daddy's days. Hope that you all have a safe and blessed day. 

Friday, July 12, 2013

Look dad

Is what I hear before Rylan dunks his head under the water. Today was the final day of swimming lessons which was pretty much just a day to play in the pool. 

Both Rylan and Lilly both got to go off the diving board. 


Kind of exciting. It was more like being 'pursuaded' to go off the diving board. Rylan enjoyed it and went several times more but Lilly was not too impressed.  I think it was more exciting for me and although they did not pass their lessons this year, they have made tremendous strides towards mastering the art of swimming. Hopefully we'll be able to have plenty of practice before next summer. 

After swimming lessons today, I ran a few errands, ate a quick lunch before helping Bob mow his yard. My yard was not needing to be mowed yet so we just got his out of the way. After mowing it was down or a nap as I will be working tonight. 

While sleeping, my sisters and Ingrid made dinner. Pork chops with twice baked potatoes. It was delicious. Ingrid also attempted to make cinnamon rolls again. This batch turned out excellent. 

Yummy. They even look delicious. 

I didn't get too much Kaden time today. Tomorrow will be another day and I'm excited for a long weekend with all 3 kids and Ingrid. Especially with MaryAnne, Rosemary and Cecilia visiting. We are in store for an enjoyable time with many memories too be made. 

Off to work I go once again in the events of daddies days. Wishing a fabulous night to my loved ones at home. Missing you dearly and wishing to be with you. Sweet dreams to you all until morning arrives. 

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Let the fun begin

This week has been such a blast. Not really but we can't always have fun. 
This week has consisted of nothing but problems at my apartments and I feel I've spent more time there than at home lately. Everything from tenant conflicts to replacing an AC unit and water heater. 

Enough blah blah....... Myself and family have been great. Ingrid has been really supportive of my extra work lately. Rylan and Lilly have been with their mom all week so the house has been pretty quiet.   I'm excited to pick them up in the morning for their last day of swimming lessons. 

Ingrid's made some cinnamon rolls this morning. 

When I got home she told me that most of them got burnt, all except the last batch (maybe they were just so good she ate them all). There were a few left and they were delicious. I fall in love with her cooking more and more every time she cooks for me. 

Our purchasing of a house is still in motion. We are current waiting for the mortgage company to do their underwriting. The house appraisal will be taking place next week. 
Here it is. Ingrid is excited as am I. She likes the kitchen and I like the pool. 
Either way, we have decided together that this is the house we want to raise our family together and grow old together. 

My two sisters, MaryAnne and Rosemary along with MaryAnne's daughter Cecilia came to visit for the weekend. They got to KS around 5p this afternoon. I was not able to spend any time with them yet but anxiously await having some family time this weekend. I'm not sure what we'll be doing yet but I know that on Saturday, I'm going to fire up the smoker. Ever since working nights I've lost touch with my outdoor cooking. 

I may even see what the neighbors are up to as I've been a stranger around there lately. 

I'll be working the next two nights which I'm not looking forward too. Not that I mind work, more that I won't be able to snuggle with my sweetheart. 

Off to work I go wishing Ingrid and Kaden my love as once again, as a part of daddies days, I'm off until the morning. Sweet dreams to you all and may your evening be filled with happiness even while we're apart. 

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Just one of those days

So luckily the washing machine was an easy fix. I'm pretty handy but when it comes to appliances, I have a lot to learn yet. Bob came by and had it up and running in just under 30 minutes. Gotta love good neighbors. Ingrid's promised to make some of the cookies that Bob and his wife Dorris love so much. 

I had a crazy dream that my truck had been stolen. I woke up in a panic and never was able to fall back asleep. That was around 2 this afternoon. So instead of sleeping Ingrid and I went to the house we're looking at buying just to look around some more. Ingrid wanted some of her own pictures too. I only got one. 

Isn't that just beautiful 😉. And no I wasn't referring to the bathtub. 
Odd enough when we pulled up, there were people swimming in the pool and it wasn't the current owners. Weird right. All we can assume is that they're friends/neighbors of the current owners just enjoying the gorgeous day. We didn't bother them, or ask questions, just went about looking around. 

Afterwards Ingrid made some delicious breakfast burritos for supper. I'd put a recipe up but it just bacon and scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla. Still one of my favorite meals. Extremely simple too. 

While eating dinner I had enough time for two episodes of my favorite tv show Desperate Housewifes. I know I know, so not your typical guy but for some reason I could watch it over and over again. All 180 episodes. I might have even shed a tear after the last episode. 

Finally the moment of truth, 545 and I have to leave for work. Working nights is my too fun and for those of you who have never had to work nights, count your blessings. It brings a lot of unnecessary tension into all aspects of your life. But we must all remember 

Once again another one of daddies days, I am thinking and praying for Rylan a Lilly as I was not blessed to spend time with them today. And missing my babies Ingrid and Kaden as they're home alone while I'm at work. Wishing that I could be holding all of you on this beautiful evening. Until tomorrow morning sweet dreams to all.