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I had a rough day with Noah today. All day long. And then I had an epiphany driving everyone home tonight. I had to write this down somewhere, might as well resurrect this business.So basically, Noah has been on this binge of arguing/correcting/questioning everything Carrie and I say or do. Example: I'm driving home tonight, and he tells me I'm going the wrong way home. LOL.So after a rough

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-53101250338602341232009-09-30T20:31:00.000-07:002009-09-30T20:40:45.163-07:00

The last 2 months have been very trying for me. I discovered a really cool way to track my habits and how I prioritize my time, basically by putting the 5 things I want to do every day (or almost every day), and then marking whether I do them or not. I started this last month...and now it's October. Filling out the chart is depressing enough (I have to leave many bubbles empty), but now that

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-91272230391839316602009-09-09T20:38:00.000-07:002009-09-09T20:48:14.087-07:00

And apparently I like them a lot. I'm sitting here reading my email, when I notice the flab around my mid section. And I'm disgusted. Seriously, I've been working out (irregularly) for like 9 months, the last 2 of which have been pretty consistent. I feel great everywhere else, but I still have a squishy middle. I really want to get one of these so I can lift heavy, but I don't have that

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-14597999496463992422009-08-20T21:54:00.000-07:002009-08-20T22:05:06.276-07:00

Scraped over too much bread. It's not really all that bad, I've just been very busy, every day something is going on, somewhere to go, and I haven't been getting much sleep. I just feel like there is so much I want to do, there just isn't enough hours in the day! Maybe if I could stay home all day and not have to give 9 hours a day to a job like someone I know (you know who you are!).I think

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-45223732027532489292009-08-08T20:12:00.001-07:002009-08-08T20:18:50.166-07:00

Air conditioning. It's a beautiful thing. Monday techs came out and spent about 5 hours fixing our beloved A/C. And lo and behold, it now works. INCONCEIVABLE!!!In other news, today, Carrie went yaarrrrd sailing - er, make that "yard sale-ing" (YAARR! Hand over yer booty!!) While she was out, they (because women folk can't do anything alone) decided to hit the Goodwill store. And she found

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-23156100582750511942009-07-24T18:17:00.001-07:002009-07-24T18:17:54.110-07:00

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It's hot. And I am complaining about it. Seriously. We've been living without A/C for like a month now, but it's really starting to get to me (did I mention that it's the middle of July and well over 100?). I asked Carrie not to complain about it when this whole thing started (because she was...all the time), and she's been a real champ about it since then. But today, I buckled. I can't

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-50813995373158550572009-07-05T15:28:00.000-07:002009-07-05T15:35:07.797-07:00

Man, this past weekend has been pretty cool. I installed a temporary window AC unit downstairs on Friday, and oh man what a difference! We've actually been home for the past 2 days if that tells you anything. I will say that I cannot wait until our central unit is back up, but it's good to have the family home. Also, my dad took care of my car on Friday (thanks 1 million times dad!), so

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-56103875709204866042009-06-29T20:58:00.000-07:002009-06-29T21:13:25.841-07:00

So much to talk about, man, the craziness!!! In reverse chronological order I think is the best way to run through everything. But first, I wanted to take the time to express my grief about the loss we are all suffering from. Yes, we lost a dear friend, someone who touched all our lives, and we are worse off without him. I am, of course, talking about Billy Mays. I heard a couple other

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-7644916273707868062009-06-18T21:55:00.000-07:002009-06-18T22:04:04.279-07:00

We're on Craigslist! Well, I guess since I have this blog I already was, but who's keeping score? Anyway, Carrie and I finally buckled listed our house that is up for rent (shameless plug). So yeah...I'm not sure what to expect. Just having a for rent sign in front of the house has generated so many phone calls, which is at the same time awesome and tiresome.Also, it is official, I am now a

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-81670306005093907672009-06-13T10:17:00.000-07:002009-06-13T10:34:33.921-07:00

The Lord has brought me back home safely. I have a new un-appreciation for highway 152. Yikes. Also, I am definitely not a big city kind of person. I've been to LA and SF and I didn't really care for it, and now that I've been to San Jose/Santa Clara area, I'd say it's pretty much official. Although the area I was in wasn't like skyscrapers everywhere, the culture was very similar. The

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-39858043598017967032009-06-08T16:57:00.000-07:002009-06-08T17:21:08.038-07:00

I'm in Santa Clara! Yeah, so we just moved, and we're getting all situated and comfortable...and now I'm in Santa Clara for a week. ?Que? Training for work, scheduled months ago. At least it's after most of our stuff has had a chance to get set up. AND the training is very interesting so far, which is great. Not all training is like that.One thing I think needs mentioning, when I arrived in

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-46211129041926801272009-06-03T00:33:00.000-07:002009-06-03T00:42:56.127-07:00

So yeah, we moved. Into a new house. CRAZY!! So many things have happened in the last 3 weeks, the mind reels. We just got internet/phone/tv installed today, it's good to be back on teh intarwebs. I just finished installing a new dishwasher (with no leaks, thank you God!!), and everything is getting into the places it needs to. I tell you, there's nothing like moving to let you know just

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-4996029763714012472009-05-12T23:11:00.000-07:002009-05-12T23:13:38.462-07:00

It's late, and I have to be up early tomorrow, but I wanted to mention that I am posting this via firefox (nothing new for me)...but firefox running on Windows 7. Oh yeah, I installed the RC, and with the hour I've been on it so far, I am SUPER impressed. Think I might finally be able to say goodbye to XP.

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-10465784745614759532009-05-06T21:05:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:13:32.687-07:00

Just a quick update tonight. Water is fixed and back on, house is a mess with boxes and stuff everywhere, Precept started back up on Monday, and I still don't like American Idol. However, the show before it, "Lie to Me" is the bomb. Diggity. In case you weren't aware, I don't watch TV. Drives my wife crazy. I might have ESPN on in the evening to catch some scores or highlights, but that's

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-76999190457832999922009-04-29T22:59:00.000-07:002009-04-29T23:28:03.212-07:00

So it wasn't the swine flu (probably), but my house is just about sick-free now. Which is nice, because being sick is no fun, but having sick kids is about "eighty ninety twenty-one" times worse. I'll take being sick twice rather than have one of my kids sick. Bleh.Yeah, so let's see, I went to our new house today...and God STILL isn't done blessing us! The water damage in the upstairs

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-8416037484730265992009-04-21T17:45:00.000-07:002009-04-21T17:58:06.314-07:00

Yikes have we been crazy! First, God is so amazing, words fail. He has given us a new house, and not just any house, but a house that meets all our needs and beyond. It was in pretty bad shape, thrashed carpet, water damage in the upstairs bathrooms, non-functioning kitchen appliances, and in desperate need of paint. There's more that needs to be done, but those were the big ones. Until they

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-24406867958929789932009-04-09T20:16:00.000-07:002009-04-09T20:25:12.752-07:00

I fell off the wagon. Online accountability doesn't work, right? HA! Little do you know, for the last 3 days I've been trying to nab screen shots of my older ideas for the game.This was my first attempt at 3d. Fixed camera looking down, and a guy made out of triangles and rectangles, that actually walks when you press the arrow keys.My next idea was to have like a RPG type game, where you

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-31034303837319321132009-04-05T21:52:00.000-07:002009-04-05T21:54:55.491-07:00

I have a five year old. Yup. It happened Saturday. My Noah is a full FIVE years old. Where has the last 5 years gone? I have no idea.I hope to post more tomorrow in keeping with my ongoing topic. Kind of a crazy weekend, though, and I'm still trying to get some good screen shots to post.

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-8114121351654457022009-04-03T00:04:00.000-07:002009-04-03T00:17:41.012-07:00

So technically it's not "tomorrow", but whatever. It's Kevin and Brooke's fault, cause they are still here distracting me!Anyway. About 10 years ago, I started learning programming. School was lame, so I decided the best way to learn was to make a game! And I did. It went from a text MUD type game, to a 2d side scroller, and then I found out about OpenGL. I moved into 3d, and kept learning

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-26730941763574486972009-04-01T21:24:00.000-07:002009-04-01T21:34:54.179-07:00

Accountability. That's what I need. I greatly lack in the "self discipline" department, and the only cure is to put myself out there and make sure that if I fail, I will be subject to scorn and ridicule for the rest of my days. The more people to scorn and openly mock me, the more effective.I have been working on something for almost 10 years, and it hasn't come to fruition yet. Along the way

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-51048577969760112682009-03-26T20:48:00.000-07:002009-03-26T20:55:10.800-07:00

So Carrie and I have been looking at houses for the last decade (it feels like), and we have found one or two that we really liked, but they were both short sales, and they both ended up foreclosing. Hmph. Well, one of those houses is back as a foreclosure, so we're gonna go for it again. This has been a really rough time for us because we constantly have to check ourselves to make sure we are

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-53517619382737621122009-03-14T13:56:00.000-07:002009-03-14T14:05:07.563-07:00

I already talked about how my computer hates me (we're feeling reconciled as of late, though it still need a DVD drive), and I'd like to pass that hatred on to Daylight Savings Time. Seriously, I already have a hard enough time waking up in the morning, I don't need to be getting pushed up an hour on top of that! Last week was the suck, and really set me back as far as getting back on my

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-56230970317274669792009-03-10T22:52:00.000-07:002009-03-10T22:58:54.199-07:00

Ok not really, but my computer hates me. My home PC has been down for the last week, while I replaced all kinds of parts and waited a week for a fan to get here. Needless to say, last week really sucked, being sans PC. And right now, it looks like this thing isn't done with me yet, because now my DVD drive isn't working! ARRRGGGHHHH!!!In other news, I taught again in Precept, this time for a

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-11721345615772346412009-02-25T20:42:00.000-08:002009-02-25T20:54:04.599-08:00

You ever have a project that took you over a year and a half to complete? Well I just finished one today at work. Rolled it out into "prod", and no problems yet. Yet. I think I'm going to celebrate. Let's see...I know, I'll post on my blog! Hooray!In other news, I'm researching weight lifting equipment. 2 20lb dumbbells and bodyweight exercises just don't cut it when you want to get

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-83117148033101728022009-02-20T20:11:00.000-08:002009-02-20T20:17:08.465-08:00

So, I've decided I'm not very good at this whole blogging stuff. In fact, the only reason why I'm posting right now is because I'm waiting for my loser brother to call me so we can conquer the galaxy. Yep, we've moved from conquering the planet (Civ 4) to conquering the galaxy in our new game, (stupid name alert) Sins of a Solar Empire. This latest distraction (forgive me WoW!) is a cross

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-71680157229042633632009-02-09T21:59:00.000-08:002009-02-09T22:16:55.300-08:00

I taught Precept tonight. Hebrews, chapter 1. It was a crazy week, but by the grace of God I finished my lesson and got a lesson plan ready before today. I get to class tonight, fighting off the nervous jitters, and start the lesson. Everything starts out ok, but as soon as I get to days four and five, I'm astonished. Days 4 and 5 were about the humanity of Christ, really, and were an

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-2213485978296223162009-02-04T21:33:00.000-08:002009-02-04T21:51:54.995-08:00

Yes. Yes I do.So it's been a while since I posted. Let's see...my wife and kids have all had bouts of sickness, I started working out again (finally), I went back to work, and on Monday, I taught my first Precept class. It was really cool, everyone was so encouraging and positive, and it felt great being up there. Kind of confirmation for me to be doing this. I'll teach again next Monday

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-36641290914353953222009-01-06T12:51:00.000-08:002009-01-06T13:05:06.201-08:00

Wow.I was gonna leave the post at that, but that might lead to wild conjectures as to what I mean by that. Let me clarify. There is a very good chance that my wife will be coming home in 2 days. That's right, not tomorrow, but the next day. That's great, especially considering how well she's doing and how fantastic Isaac has been for her. And now that I'm almost at the end of this, I look

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-41299776313161122492009-01-04T11:38:00.001-08:002009-01-04T11:44:00.061-08:00

Man, I thought EVERYTHING was going to break on me. My internet hasn't been working since the last time I posted. Fun times.So what I wanted to say last night was how much I love that my kids are getting bigger. Usually I hate it, but yesterday, Noah, Luke and I went out back and played football. That's right, we all took turns as quarterback, halfback, and blocker, and the boys ran for

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-39230189923716477412009-01-02T21:01:00.000-08:002009-01-02T21:10:03.106-08:00

I'm slipping slowly into madness. The 3 kids in my house all are sick, cranky, and refuse to nap and/or eat. My wife is STILL gone (not her fault), I STILL haven't seen my baby boy (again, not her fault), and just tonight as I'm trying to catch up on laundry, my washing machine now refuses to work (this might be her fault, somehow).Today's mission was to tidy the house in preparation for

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-57706261889831563442009-01-01T14:42:00.000-08:002009-01-01T14:45:18.711-08:00

Carrie has left the hospital, and is now on her way to her parents house. Bleh. However, it is a blessing that she has somewhere to go, and her parents are taking care of her, which is amazing. Meanwhile, my mom is taking care of me, and helping take care of the 3 at home. God as provided us with support in this time, and I continue to be thankful. I also miss my wife and my baby boy a lot.

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-31920731634122571122008-12-31T16:52:00.000-08:002008-12-31T16:58:00.664-08:00

Everything was great until last night, when we found out that Hannah has RSV. This sucks because now, I need to stay home with her, and Carrie can't come home until at least Sunday. And that sucks. However, I am singing a new song to the Lord, because Hannah doesn't have to go to Valley Children's. He is good, and He has a plan for this. I am thanking God for my mom, who is helping me out,

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-85162704721582741282008-12-30T15:12:00.001-08:002008-12-30T15:24:28.850-08:00

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-45252084953009322602008-12-30T13:16:00.000-08:002008-12-30T13:19:15.827-08:00

Well, we're a day in, and mom and baby are doing great. Carrie has walked at least twice, and is waiting to toot so she can eat. Isaac is so laid back, it's great. My attention is to Hannah now, who is sick for day 3 now. Auntie Brooke is taking her to the dr., so we'll see. More later!

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-26507540525568319232008-12-29T20:44:00.000-08:002008-12-29T20:53:16.627-08:00

8 pounds, 10 ounces. 20 inches long. He kinda looks like Luke, but kinda has Hannah's chin, and he's got dimples like Noah. He is just cute as a button. Full head of hair, and so quiet and content. I love my little baby boy so much, it's not even funny. Happy birthday, my little Isaac!Carrie is doing great, she feels great, she's wiggling her legs and moving around as much as possible.

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-12085537272052326972008-12-28T22:33:00.000-08:002008-12-28T22:41:25.691-08:00

Well tomorrow is the big day. I'm going to have another son this time tomorrow (hopefully a lot earlier than now!). It's weird, there was never the same kind of feeling with the other kids as there is now. Noah was completely unplanned, but Luke and Hannah were. But this time, it's different. Maybe it's because Carrie is having surgery, or maybe it's because it's so definite. You know, with

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-55299538768831635052008-12-25T00:52:00.000-08:002008-12-25T00:55:10.710-08:00

They don't call me Saint Nic for nothin! I just finished assembling all the kids' "Santa" presents for Christmas. Carrie helped out with the train tracks, but I had to put together Hannah's new kitchen. Man, I'm ready for bed, but they are going to freak in the morning :D.Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-30356164265634375732008-12-18T16:41:00.000-08:002009-04-29T23:21:29.265-07:00

So at this point, I've been sick for 2 straight weeks. There is a price you pay when you have small children (ok, there's a lot more than just one, but stay with me). They get sick all the time, and that means YOU get sick all the time. I'm thinking at this point, my kids, my wife, and I have been sick so much that our immune systems should be out of control awesome.In other news, we're having

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-30698009808315191862008-12-11T05:48:00.000-08:002008-12-11T06:03:57.233-08:00

So I've been getting Ligonier Ministries (R.C. Sproul) magazine Tabletalk for the last few months, and have been able read little bits of them here and there. From what I've read, it's been very good, I always learn something from the articles, and there is a daily devotional section of the magazine which is also very cool. This month, Dr. Keith Mathison wrote an article in it called "The

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-69399469789098592912008-12-03T19:06:00.000-08:002008-12-03T19:23:19.183-08:00

So, for the past month and a half, I've been on a structured exercise routine. My weekday mornings look something like this:5:30am - alarm goes off6:00am - actually get out of bed6:05am - make a half bowl of cereal6:07am - make my post-workout drink6:12am - start eating cereal and reading Bible6:30am - start exercising7:10am - done exercising, drink post-workout drink7:15am - shower and get

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-77484444265023163582008-11-17T22:25:00.000-08:002009-04-29T23:23:23.631-07:00

Not to sound like a wuss or anything, but my cat bit me on Saturday. I suppose I might have had it coming, because I was trying to groom him. But then something really spooked him, and he got all aggressive on me. And then he bit me. Like ten times. So my hands and arms look like I got in a fight with a lawn mower. Also, (according to my wife) so does he, because I didn't get to finish

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-56711855307273288642008-11-07T08:18:00.000-08:002008-11-07T08:54:08.054-08:00

I'm home with the kids this morning. Carrie's doing her 3 hour tour of her insulin levels, so I get to relax a little and take my time getting to work. And after the day I had yesterday, it's a welcome break.I'll tell you, I'm grateful to be where I am now. I have supervisors and coworkers that are supportive and work as a team. I have not always worked in a situation like this, and it is a

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-64642015329735146342008-11-03T20:20:00.000-08:002008-11-03T20:25:31.842-08:00

Today was interesting. My cat is sick, and I planned on taking him to the vet this morning. But when I went to get him in the carrier, I couldn't find him anywhere. High and low, even outside. Nowhere to be found. So I went to work. Then after lunch, I came home so I could go with Carrie to our ultrasound. Isaac did not cooperate, the little stinker, but we still got some cute pics. Then

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-49427556057329655492008-10-29T23:32:00.000-07:002009-04-29T23:20:49.039-07:00

Man I'm dying for some free time lately. I just spent an hour catching up on my RSS feeds because I haven't read them in 2 weeks. I'm just now getting around to looking here, and it's been about 2 weeks. I also have yet to redo my talents for WoW, and it's 11:30 right now, and I'm not sleeping.On the positive, I am still working out after 3 weeks, and I'm looking into taking my diet seriously.

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-40288643441070059402008-10-17T01:15:00.001-07:002008-10-17T01:28:02.903-07:00

Cookie alert: you get one if you know where that's from.So I'm not tired. And I really should be. Sleep is my friend, yet here I am. I just spent 3 hours going through all my RSS feeds on Google Reader (which is great, btw). Really, it wasn't going through the RSS, it was reading a couple choice things from them. And the bulk was spent reading a comment thread on a blog that's all about

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I just finished mowing my backyard! You like?I think it's starting to get darker sooner.

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So I've known about the supposedly-wildly successful book "The Shack" for about a month now, and in that month I've heard some pretty disturbing things. This book has supposedly sold millions of copies, is being handed out by churches, has people saying that it has changed their lives and that they prefer it over the Bible. Now that alone would appall me, but it only gets worse.The book is

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I live. Honest. Yes, it's been awhile since I posted, but I warned you (see blog title). I'm on the upswing of illness, there is light at the end of the tunnel for my current project at work, and things just feel like they are slowing down. I don't know why, maybe it's because I've been sleeping more with this blasted cold. Noah is doing Awanas on Wednesdays now, which puts Carrie and me at

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So I'm home with the kids because Carrie has a dr. appointment. I could go into details and what's wearing on me, but it really all comes down to one thing. I need a vacation. I've been so busy lately, I really think it's starting to wear on my physically. Bleh.

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As posted below, I've been busy, but by God's grace, I have had good priority management. I am now off to bed, but I did manage to work out a "rough-draft" of an outline for our discussion on Catholicism this Sunday. By the way, for anyone looking into studying false doctrines and religions, http://www.carm.org is legit. Here's what I have so far (I just KNOW I'll have to cut back further :(

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So Carrie has very politely pointed out that I have neglected posting here as of late. I have no one to blame but myself, I suppose, but there just isn't enough hours in the day to do everything. I've actually been neglecting many things, and this was one of them. I haven't logged in to WoW in over 2 (3?) weeks. I STILL have not finished Twilight Princess, and I've had the game since it came

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-11734073249462359842008-08-19T22:05:00.000-07:002008-08-19T22:08:40.702-07:00

I'm calling it a night. Progress: not worth mentioning. Few times in my short life have I needed a shower more than right now. As of right now, I have no idea how all our stuff can be put away neatly. And that's after I've thrown out stuff. Hope wanes. We'll see how tomorrow goes.

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So I finally passed Timmy on Rock Band. I three starred it. Barely. But it was all I had left on medium solo tour, besides the one song after it. And of course the song after it was Pleasure by Bang Camaro, and I five starred it :). Guess it's time to start practicing hard...Tonight I will have the joy of organizing my garage. Because I hate Derrel's mini storage, I don't want to give them

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B is for what we're having! A....baby! LOL.So yeah, the little bugger was really shy, not only hiding from the camera but being modest, too. Stinker. However, after I left (because I had to leave a little early), peanut decided to be free and give up the goods.Equipment. Boy.So I'm excited, but there are so many logistical questions that are now nagging my brain, but Carrie is nagging me to

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America is rockin! I watched the men's gymnastics last night, couldn't believe how awesome those guys did. Until pommel horse anyway. But I was really irritated at the high bar scores they got. All three of the guys killed it, and that second guy's routine was RIDICULOUS. But then the judges totally jacked his score! We got like a mid-15 score, where the chinese were getting 16s easy. I

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-34687845647788982132008-08-08T09:50:00.003-07:002008-08-08T10:07:35.346-07:00

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a geek. In case you needed more proof of this, I will tell you that I have always liked video game music. Even back on the NES. I would pause games and just sit back and listen to the game's music sometimes. I remember playing a game I didn't like very much all the way to the end just so I could hear the music on the last level. So imagine my delight 4 years ago

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-25795921453592517902008-08-06T23:10:00.000-07:002008-08-06T23:25:32.979-07:00

As if I needed any more proof that my love for my wife knows no bounds, I did the unthinkable tonight. I watched "so you think you can dance" with her. And I actually watched it, too, I didn't just sit in the same room with her. I know I know, but in all seriousness, the 2 guys that are still in it are pretty cool to watch. They're hip hop, so it makes it easier to watch because there's no

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-78458236156233649472008-08-05T11:19:00.000-07:002008-08-05T11:38:58.306-07:00

What is this??? A post on my blog in the middle of the day?? Yes, that's right. The entire County can come to a stand still for 10 minutes while I try to collect the pieces of my brain that just exploded out of my ears. You know, these "desk jobs" are so easy. All you do is sit around all day, right? Well I'm trying to code business rules and systems that are too complex for their own good,

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-91251198282047937752008-08-03T21:02:00.000-07:002008-08-04T10:07:56.580-07:00

Well, another week is done, and as usual, this weekend was gone in a flash. Another week is just about to start, and all the things I hoped to accomplish last week, but failed miserably to do, now have another chance to get done. I actually dread right now, just before bed on a Sunday night. Not because of where I have to go tomorrow, but because of where I don't get to be. I'm one of the few

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-90217425374741636192008-08-01T13:06:00.000-07:002008-08-01T14:44:52.961-07:00

So with this fancy blog comes a fancy google account. And what is a google account without gmail? That's right, I set up a gmail account. Let me take you through the "rationalization" process that brought me to act in such a way:I was using an anti-spam email address to sign in for this, but it was annoying to type.Fancy google has a fancy custom home page you can set up. And my current

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-37680146000446982032008-07-31T15:39:00.000-07:002008-07-31T15:46:33.838-07:00

Now my post titles show up on my bride's blog page. I have a "naughty" word in the last one, and I wouldn't want to give anyone the wrong impression about her, so now it's fixed. I'm a fixer. It's what I do.Also, my "sky light" is now gone in my cubical. A gentleman came and put a ceiling tile in place of the gaping hole in the ceiling above my desk. He also decided to knock down as much

Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363469121709849106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960455360002615637.post-85164103114417480242008-07-31T13:15:00.000-07:002008-07-31T13:20:04.103-07:00

No one can ever say that my love for my wife has any limits. This page's existence is documented proof that my wife can make me do whatever she wants. For a far more entertaining read, you should check her's out.

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