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Anthony had his four month check up yesterday, all is well. Just like the last visit, this one included a batch of vaccines - 4 by needle, and one by mouth. He doesn’t mind the oral one at all but the needles are another story.
He was having a great time looking all around […]

We’re finally settling in the new place after several days of opening mystery boxes and searching for things in the cardboard maze.  There are still a few things to be done — some trim, painting, and hanging a few pictures.  But all in all it’s starting to feel like home.  If nothing else, it’s a […]

I ran a bad call this morning.  I’ve been on many and seen a lot of bad stuff but this one really struck a nerve and weighed heavy on my heart.  A mother went to check on her baby who was less than a month old and found her not breathing and without a pulse.  […]

Moving day finally arrived and believe it or not the remodeling chores were all complete.  Well, complete enough to move in.  There are still a few finishing touches to be added, but nothing major.  The move went very well with good weather and plenty of help from mom, dad, and my brother and a friend.  […]

Moving day is fast approaching.  Since our new place required some serious remodeling (at least for me) that means this week I’m spending more time with a hammer and saw than I am with a mouse and monitor.  It’s a fun switch and I enjoy the satisfaction of looking at something and knowing I built […]

 
Yesterday my little brother got married in formal splendor to a great gal.  As a rule, I hate weddings.  In fact, I’m not a big fan of any type of ceremonial event.  My first and second marriages were both officiated in a courthouse by a judge - and I don’t have any regrets, well except […]

I have some help writing this post.  The baby is on my lap “helping.”  He refuses to sit in the carrier, on the couch, in the playpen, or in the swing.  Even though any one of them might have the same view it’s just not good enough.  He screamed his little head off, until i […]