Archive for June, 2008

New Living Room Furniture

Friday, June 27th, 2008

We got some new furniture from Mission Living for our living room. Now we’re going to get curtains, some fabric wall hangings, and probably a rug to complete the final room of our home. It took about 2 years to furnish our new house.

The buffet and chair were made by Julie’s and Mike’s grandfathers respectively, [...]

William is BIG!

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

William had his 4-month check-up today. He weighed in at 14 lbs 9.5 oz (feels like 20 pounds when you hold him!) and 26.5″. That’s like 6′3″ for a grown man. He is doing awesome on formula so we’re holding off on the rice cereal for now lest he turn into The Hulk.
His latest trick [...]

North High School Reunion/IA trip

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

We took a vacation to Des Moines, IA, for my North High School Reunion. In addition to the dinner and picnic, we visited with other friends, my old coach, and checked out my dad’s headstone with Doug.
The flooding in Des Moines was bad around my old school, but the damage was less than predicted downtown [...]

New Stuff

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

We got a new patio set so that we can entertain outdoors.

The wrought iron table and chairs should last forever.

Julie wanted a bright colored umbrella, and we found a pattern for the cushions that match the umbrella and the house.
We bought our first TV. I was reluctant to buy a new TV, but I think [...]

Some PR’s at the gym

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

I’ve been trying the Zone diet for about a month now, with the idea that I’ll have more endurance at the gym I go to: EmerFit.
It’s the local CrossFit gym, and many CrossFitters are into the Zone.
You can see me on the Athletes page.
I think it’s working. We did Fight Gone Bad today and I [...]