Blogs

Many of us use our blogs to not only make some money on the side, but also to journal about the things that are happening in our lives. What I like best about blogs is that each one is different. You won't find one blog that is exactly like anybody elses. I think it's so great all the different widgets and Blog Stuff that one can add to their blog to help personalize them even more. Recently I came across JustSayHi.com/bb which has lots of fun badges and widgets that people can put on their blogs. If this is something that is of interest to you, check out their site today to learn more.

So sad

I'm sure I've said it before...but what is up with the news these days. I feel like I can't watch it without hearing some sort of tragic news that's gone on in our country or world. Whether it's war, death, sickness, or something else...it seems to be something that I hear about a lot. I think it's so sad all that goes on. For instance, yesterday I was watching the news, and to my surprise Sean Taylor...player for the Washington Redskins had died. Just the day before I had watched the news and heard he was shot in the leg because someone had broken into his home...but never thought that he would die from it. It's just so sad!

Lapband System

If you've ever heard of JourneyLite, you already know that they are a network of surgical facilities and surgeons who specialize in providing people with the Lapband procedure. This is a well known weightloss surgery that many have taken advantage of. From what I understand, this procedure helps people lose weight by placing a gastric band on the upper portion of the stomach. This helps to reduce the size of the stomach and restricts the amount of food one can eat. As you can see, this helps people to eat less and feel full more quickly. I think it's a great option for people who are obese and looking for a better and healthier lifestyle. Learn more on their site today if you're interested in tampa weight loss.

Family of Three

My wife and I recently had our first baby. We had a girl and her name is Kaelyn!! We absolutely love being a family of three and really have enjoyed being parents so far! We always knew we wanted to have children, and now having our daughter is just wonderful!! We are really enjoying watching her grow and change each and every day. It's amazing how her little personality is already starting to show. What an amazing gift and a blessing a child is!

Gifts

Christmas this year is going to be a little different. My wife and I recently had our very first baby and are so excited to share the holiday with her this year!! We're especially excited to shop for Christmas gifts for her. Even though she's still too young to open these gifts...it will still be fun to buy her gifts and celebrate Christmas with her as a family this year. I'm thinking we will do much of our shopping at Target for her, as well as Old Navy because they have so many cute baby clothes that we would like to buy for her. Since we're so busy with our daughter these days, I'm thinking it will be easiest to shop online this year and use Coupon Chief to help us save money by using their online shopping coupon codes.

This weekend

I'm really excited because I already found out that I have this weekend off from work!! It's so nice to have days off because I get to spend time with Jen and Kaelyn. This weekend Kaelyn is going to be dedicated at church and then I think we're also going to meet Jen's parents for supper one night, as it's her mom's birthday next week. It should be a nice and relaxing weekend. I'm really looking forward to it. I think we may even do some Christmas shopping as well.

Krillion

The one thing that I've really been wanting for Christmas this year is a sharp HDTV. I think it would be great to have one and have been searching the web and stores for the one that's perfect for our home. I think Krillion is probably the best route when looking for a product like this. I recently came across this localization search engine and was quite impressed. They make it easy for me to search and compare HDTVs and find the exact one that I want. They also help me find one in my area so I know exactly where I can go to buy it. What a great way to save time. If you're interested in making your shopping experience much less stressful this holiday season, try Krillion today!

So Cold

I don't know about you, but I really don't like the cold weather that we've been having lately. Here in the northern part of the US, we have been having bitter cold weather. I was working outside yesterday, and with the windchill it was only 2 degrees!! I was just freezing cold!! I'm glad that today I'm getting the chance to work indoors in the office more. I don't know how many more days I could take working out in the bitter cold.

Score

Reading is a very difficult subject in school. I remember it being one of the most difficult subjects for me in school. Recently I heard of Score Learning centers which has Reading Tutors to help students who might struggle with reading like I did. I sure wish that my parents would have known about Score when I was younger. They offer a great innovative tutoring environment that helps to make learning fun for students while helping them to make it meaningful to them at the same time. If you want to learn more about Score, take a look at their site today.

Dr Phil

Wow...Dr Phil has some really great stories on TV these days. Recently there was a show about a young woman who met a man living oversees on Myspace. She fell in love with him online and ran away from home to be with him. Dr Phil spoke with her family who really wanted her to come back to the US for a while and he convinced her to come home. Today his show is revealing her coming home and the true story between she and her boyfriend. I'm very curious to see how this all turns out.

Police Gear

My wife's father has been a police officer for over 25 years now. Throughout the years she has talked about the different uniforms that he has had to wear. He had his police uniforms, as well as his tactical uniforms. I'm going to have to share with him a site that recently came across that has a variety of police gear that he may be interested in purchasing at some point. If you or someone you know may be interested in a site like this, you should check out 5.11 tactical outdoors today!

Wow!

I can't believe how quickly time flies. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing our little girl home from the hospital, and now she is already almost 4 weeks old!! Where does the time go?!! So many people tell you how fast your kids will grow up...and I completely see what they are talking about now. Seeing how fast 4 weeks has gone...I'm sure years just fly by. That's why it's important to cherish every moment!!

Baby Stores

As new parents, my wife and I both know how important it is to us to find the very best baby product and services for our new baby. Whether it's about where we can find the best baby stores, where we can find the best stroller, or even recommendations on the best pediatricians around...we want the best advice and guidance. We have found that Lilaguide.com is a great resource for parents like us who have these types of questions. The reason is because they offer real parent reviews and opinions on all kinds of stores, baby gear, services and more. We like the honest opinions that we've found on this site and I think many parents will as well. Take a look and see what you think.

Fun Time

Last night we sure had a nice time. My mom ordered in Applebee's for us, and we got to spend time with her and my sister who lives in Virginia. Tami had such a nice time getting to meet Kaelyn. Kaelyn is sure lucky to have so many wonderful family members around. She's gotten to meet many of them, and will get to meet even more over the holidays this week. Sometimes she gets a little fussy when there's so many people around...but she calms down very quickly! She's such a good baby.

Computer Software

Having the right computer security is very important. That's why it's important to check out Software Security Solutions and the computer security software that they offer. They advocate a layered security solution approach which makes it easy for people to find the internet security they need while saving time and money. The reason is because they have the best security software available in each threat category. These categories include anti-virus, anti spyware, exploits and firewalls...all of which can be found in one place!! Don't waste you're time searching for the right security solutions and spending way too much money....take advantage of what Software Security Solutions has to offer you today and learn more about ESET on their site.

Fun in Texas

It sounds like Jen's parents are having a great time down in Texas visiting her twin brother, his wife and their new son. Bill and Vicky are so happy to have two new grandchildren. They got to spend some time here with Kaelyn which was nice, and now they get to spend some time with Emry as well. It sure will make the holidays fun this year having two babies around!

Supper

Last night my dad and stepmom stopped by and brought us supper. They had made a pot roast and green beans and it was absolutely wonderful!! They've been brining us suppers every now and then ever since Kaelyn was born. It's sure nice because Jen and I are so busy and having supper made for us sometimes is really helpful!! It's great having family that lives so close!

My Sister

Tonight we get to go out to eat with my mom and my sister. My sister lives in Virginia, so I'm really excited to get to spend some quality time with her. It's also nice that she was able to come back home, because she gets the chance to meet Kaelyn now. It's hard with her living so far away...so it's nice that she was able to make it back so Kaelyn and she could meet!

Credit Cards

Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to find a credit card that suits your particular situation?! I know I have. I hate all that junk mail I receive in the mail each day. That's why I went out and found one of the internet's longest running sites for online credit card comparison so I could search, compare and apply for all types of credit cards that would suit my situation and needs. CreditCardSearchEngine.com is a great site that offers all kinds of cards. Whether you're looking for Low Interest Credit Cards, reward cards or something else...this is the site for you. Take a look at their site today and see what you think.

Great Baby

Seeing how Kaelyn is our first child...I am not sure how most babies are. From what I can tell about Kaelyn so far though...she is a GREAT baby!! She is so calm and happy much of the day!! This makes it easier for Jen to get some things done around the house and online that she needs to. At night she fusses some...but still allows us to get about 8 hours of sleep total...which is wonderful!! I couldn't ask for a sweeter and more perfect little girl! She's such a blessing.

Winter Weather

It's been pretty cold working lately. I really enjoyed work during the summer because it was warm outside. Now, with the weather turning colder and colder, it's less and less fun for me to spend time outside without freezing!! Pretty soon I'm going to have to start wearing my overalls again to help keep me warm. Hopefully the weather doesn't get too cold very soon though...I just don't like the winter weather that we have to deal with here in the midwest.

Feldman Associates

Feldman Associates, Inc is an executive recruiting firm and has been around since 1967 and is known for their high standard of service in the recruiting field. They are committed to helping both the employers of different industries, as well as the potential employees who are looking for jobs. They want to help build strong relationships between clients and candidates and are able to do so because of the experience they personally have had within these same industries in the past. It's nice to have recruiters like this who care about both sides of the job equation and truly are dedicated to helping everyone involved. I recommend you check them out if you're looking for something like this...either as a job candidate or client.

Thankful for cell phones

Where would we be without cell phones?!? I just can't imagine not having my cell phone after having one all this time. I hardly remember what it was like to not have it. It's something that I feel is necessary for people who travel or on the road a lot like myself. My wife always knows she can get a hold of me which is a good feeling for both her and I. I am so thankful for cell phones!

New Garage Floor

This summer when my wife and I were looking to buy our first home...she would always give me a hard time because one of the first things I'd want to look at was the garage. Well, we're now in the house htat we bought, and the garage is pretty nice. It's insulated with a heater in it. The only thing that's not so great about it is the floor. It's pretty cracked and beat up. At some point I'm going to have to look into new garage flooring and getting some tiles to cover it so it looks much nicer. It will give it a whole new look which would be wonderful!!

Strong Winds

As I sit here I can hear the wind blowing!! THe leaves are going all over the place and the wind sounds like it is very brisk. I'm glad I don't have to spend too much time outside today...as I think I would be very cold. It's nice to have a job where I get to work indoors some when the weather is like this!!! I don't know what I would if I had to be outside all the time in the bitter cold.

Payday Loans

If you're looking for a good payday loan, then you should definitely check out the site that I came across today while browsing the web. They want to help you out by giving you a payday loan fee calculator as well as quotes on different payday loans. I think this is great and something many should take advantage of. If you're facing a financial bump in the road and need a short-term loan from 100-1500 dollars...then you should check out Faxless Payday Loans today!! Take a look and see what you think!

Is it winter yet??

It's looking like our busy season is going to come to an end very soon. Once the ground freezes it's going to be very difficult to get much else done. It's looking like that could happen here within the next week or so...as snow is definitely in the forecast. Normally I wouldn't look forward to snow...but now with our new daughter here with us...all I want to do is spend more time at home. :)

Dentemp OS

I have lost a filling a number of times, but one instance really stands out in my mind the most. When I was dating my wife in college, I wanted to take her on a romantic date to her favorite restaurant for our anniversary. I was really trying to be thoughtful and knew she'd have a great time. The night started out great...but I guess I made the wrong decision when it came to what I ordered to eat that night, because it was too sticky and caused me to lose a filling. I was so embarassed, as I know the facial expressions of pain that I was making couldn't have been very flattering to say the least. Although the pain didn't go on and on...it definitely made it difficult to finish eating and to concentrate on our romantic date. I wish that I would have known about Dentemp OS at the time. This is a great product that offers temporary dental repair. It would have given me relief for an hour, which definitely would have helped save me from the embarassment that I went through that night. It would have been so easy to use and would have allowed me to eat within 30 minutes of applying it. Next time I'm definitely going to make sure I have Dentemp OS on hand.

Family

Before my daughter was born...I obviously realized how important family was. However, once she came into our lives my whole perspective on family and time spent with them has changed! I always have enjoyed spending time with my wife, but now more than ever I want to spend time with her and our daughter. It's really made me realize how important my family is to me and how I want to take as much time as possible to spend with them. This winter I'm definitely going to be taking some time off from work so I get that time.

Capella University

Are you someone interested in getting a higher education? What about doing so from the comfort of your own home?? If so, then you should definitely check out capella university today!! They have been aroudn since 1993 and are a fully accredited online university. They offer all kinds of graduate online degree programs like business, education, public health and so much more. They also offer bachelor's degree programs in public safety, information technology and business. Currently they serve almost 20,000 students from 50 states and 56 different countries. Learn more about what Capella University can offer you on their site today!!

So Busy

With the busyness of work and then Kaelyn coming home...we haven't had the chance to make it to church for a couple weeks. We're looking forward to bringing Kaelyn to church for the first time, but it probably won't be until things slow down a bit. It may be that weekend of Thanksgiving?!? We'll have to see how things go I guess.

Wonderful Wife

I have to give my wife a lot of credit. She is now home with our baby...which keeps her very busy. However, even though she's busy with Kaelyn...she still manages to keep our house looking nice and do some work online too. She's an amazing person and I feel so blessed to have her!! Now I have two very special girls in my life whom I love with all my heart!! I never thought I could love Jen more than the day I married her, but my love for her grows each and every day!!

Rare Coins

For those who are interested in Rare Coins and investing...then you've probably heard of Monaco Rare Coin before. They are a part of the Monex Companies. Never heard of them before? Well, Monex has been around for almost 40 years and is known for their leadership in the investment of precious metals and certified coins like gold and silver. Monaco Rare Coin make it easy for investor and collectors to find what they are looking for with all of the resources that they have to offer. I was extremely impressed with all they had to offer, and I'm sure you will be as well. Take a look at their site today to learn more!!

Pics

My wife and I like taking pictures, but i don't think we've ever taken as many as we did this past week. We just want to capture every little thing that Kaelyn does!! Jen has the camera by her all day, so she can share with me what new things Kaelyn is doing while I'm at work. The other day she took a picture of her sucking her thumb for the first time. It was SOOO cute! She hasn't found her thumb since then, but I'm sure with time she will find it again.:)

Changing by the day...

It seems like each day Kaelyn is doing more and more. When we brought her home she was only a few days old. Now, almost 2 weeks old, she is amazing us each and every day. She's now holding her head up and even trying to move it from one side to the other when she's on her belly. She's also trying very hard to find that thumb of hers. We were hoping she'd want a pacifier, but it looks like once she finds that thumb it will override the pacifier we've been trying to use with her.:) She's also focusing a lot more with her eyes and seems to be more aware of her environment. It's so neat to see all of these changes!!

PowerOptions

PowerOptions offers a complete suite of educational materials, free customer service, and data that you need to invest with stock options!! Their program, SmartSearchXL is only available here!! From what I've read, it's actually the best way to find, compare and analyze stock option trading. What's so great about PowerOptions is that it makes it very convenient for the user, as well as giving them control to sort, filter and analyze different stocks and options. If you're interested in learning more about PowerOptions, I suggest you take a look at their site today. Here you will find all the information you are wanting to know more about, like historical option data for instance.

So Happy

Seeing how Kaelyn is our first child...I am not sure how most babies are. From what I can tell about Kaelyn so far though...she is a GREAT baby!! She is so calm and happy much of the day!! This makes it easier for Jen to get some things done around the house and online that she needs to. At night she fusses some...but still allows us to get about 8 hours of sleep total...which is wonderful!! I couldn't ask for a sweeter and more perfect little girl! She's such a blessing.

Time Off

Ever since Kaelyn was born...it seems that work has gotten more and more busy. I'm really looking forward to it slowing down a bit so that I can spend more time with her and Jen. I make sure that I call them several times a day to check in...but it's not the same as being there. Hopefully I will be able to spend more time with them very soon. Once the ground freezes I think it will be much easier to take some time off from work.

Wedding Planning

My wife spent so much time planning our wedding. I tried to help when I could...but she took care of many of the details. It was fun for us to plan the wedding, but got being quite stressful as there were many details and things to decide. At the time we were Wedding Planning, we didn't know about WeddingChannel.com and all that they have to offer those who are planning a wedding. Even though we didn't know about it...I wanted to share this site with others who are looking for planning tools, advice, vendor guides and much more to help make your planning stress-free. Take a look at their site today and learn more.

Being a Dad

I'm just loving being a dad!! I wasn't sure what it would be like...but it is AMAZING!! I could jus stare at our little girl for hours. She's so sweet and beautiful! I'm so proud of my wife for all that she went through throughout the pregnancy and labor/delivery!! She's amazing and I can't believe that our little girl is finally here with us! We're so happy and are just enjoying each and every day!!

Alzheimer's Foundation

I never knew much about the Alzheimer's disease or how seriously it can affect the people who have it and their families until my wife learned of her Grandma having it years ago. It's a really sad disease, and one that you hear more and more about with each passing year. I know for my wife and our family it's difficult to see her Grandmother like this. She was such a sharp woman...and now she doesn't even know who we are. The most sad part of it all is that at the time there is no cure. I would love it if we could find a cure for this disease and would like to make people more aware of it. This month in particular I would like to help spread the word about different ways to help raise money and find a cure because it's actually Alzheimer's awareness month. If you have someone that you know who has Alzheimer's I'm sure you feel just as strongly about getting the word out there about this terrible disease as I do. It's very important that we remember, that all though we don't have a cure for the disease, we need to continue to give quality care to those who have it. It's very important that they get the best care possible. The holidays are a very good time to show how much you care by shopping at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America eStore for a holiday gift. This is a great way to help because the proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. You can learn more about it on their site, http://www.alzfdn.org/. Check it out today and see what you think.

First Outing

Well, Kaelyn had her first outing with mom, dad, Grammy and Grampa tonight. It was so fun. She is such a good girl. We went to the Mall for a stroll. It just so happened that we ran into four gals from our families home church. They were so excited to see us. Then after that we had to stop in at the local Dairy Queen for ice cream cones. Yum Yum....