Jun 29, 2007

God promised...


God promised never to destroy the world with a flood again, but after 4 days straight of rain it sure feels like we're all going down. I know we aren't getting it as bad as a lot of places and I am thankful for that, but here is my backyard. That can't be good for my grass! Maybe this is just some shameless movie promotion for Evan Almighty, which I hear is a decent family friendly movie.
Posted by Picasa

Jun 21, 2007

Going to GC

BTW, to everyone in Garden we are going to be in town this weekend and sometime around Independence Day.

Jun 20, 2007

Blubber Bots





Blubber Bots

"Blubber Bots are DIY robotic species that navigate autonomously and intelligently. Blubber Bots float, dance, seek and sing. They are light-seeking helium-filled balloons that graze the landscape in search of light and cell-phone signals. If you make a call and wave your phone near a Blubber Bot, it will go into a flocking dance or sing you a special tune. They bellow sounds similar to a whale’s song and serenade you with melodies. When not being played with, they rest for awhile, awakening periodically and seeking attention...



...They propel themselves using helium buoyancy and two directional motors...."





Originally they used hydrogen for buoyancy, but as you can imagine, that did not end well.

Jun 14, 2007

Super Parents?

Jacob has now made several references to how Jenny and I can see through things. I asked him why he thought that and he told me a story about how he was doing something he shouldn't behind a wall or something and we new what he was doing. That is on top of the fact that we have told him things like how we can always tell if he is not telling the truth and how we always know when he is doing something wrong. Yesterday he wanted me to help him come find a moth in the basement because I can see through things. I haven't had the heart to tell him that I can't. The sad thing is that in reality he can probably see better than I can.

My Nerd Score


I am nerdier than 68% of all people. Are you a nerd? Click here to find out!


Thats about what I expected.

Today at lunch Jacob and I were telling Jenny about a Super Massive Blackhole show we watched on the Science channel. When we were finished Jenny just looked at me and said, "You realize after saying all of that your Nerd Score just went up a few points."

Jun 10, 2007

The Howards


The Howard Boys


The Howards


...and a sunset :-)
Posted by Picasa

Jun 7, 2007

A Samuel Homecoming


Resting up to head home.
(You can see some scratches on his face from his long fingernails. The scratches aren't as bad as they look in that picture though)


First time in his car seat. Really what he wants is to be fed again.


Right before we leave.
(Jenny looks nervous b/c the nurse is waiting for us while I insist on taking some pictures)


Samuel arrives home... and there was much rejoicing!!
(That is Bonnie, Jenny's mom, on the left)
Posted by Picasa

Samuel Settles In


Jacab and Ethan were both excited to hold him. Ethan is obsessed with "helping" Samuel with his binky. The new rule is that Ethan isn't supposed to touch it. Jacob, as you can see in the picture is very helpful with the binky.




Samuel shows off how strong he is by lifting his head after only being out in the big world for about 36 hours. At one point I laid him on his stomach then I went to get my camera and when I turned back around he was on his back. Thanks Betsy for the great blanket!

**He really doesn't cry that much. Just when I am taking pictures.

Jun 5, 2007

Samuel Joseph

Samuel Joseph
Born on June 5th 2007 around 2:30 AM
6 lbs 12 oz
19 1/2"




See a few more pictures here: Slideshow :: Album

Jenny and Samuel are both in perfect health and doing great in the BirthCare Center at Wesley Medical Center
Posted by Picasa

Jun 4, 2007

This might be it!!

We are heading to the hospital.

Jun 3, 2007

Jun 2, 2007

Playing in the rain


Fighting in the rain


Losing in the rain


Crying in the rain


Staring in the rain
Posted by Picasa