Today was different...

So today, as I was running late for work, I said my goodbyes to Mel & Ethan. Sometimes I do it vocally (if they're awake) but usually its a kiss on each head, then out the door. Today was different.
Li'l guy was up & he was on the couch with Mel. I said goodbye, gave a peck to each of them & as I raised up to walk away I saw E reach up to my face with both hands.
Its not new for him to reach for me or Mel, but this time it seemed as if he was saying, "No dad, don't go to work today." His newly-awaken face had yet to take shape & his eyes were still tired.
It got me thinking on the way in to work that soon he'll be able to SAY, "Daddy don't go to work!". They grow so fast!

Love you, buddy...I'll be home soon.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Obama's Ride

Yeah, yeah -- congrats to the new President Barack Obama....did anyone catch the images of his ride? That thing is crazy. At first glance, it looks like a standard Cadillac Limo with beefy tires. I urge EVERYONE to hit the link & please scope out the gallery.

1. one of the pix shows the back half of the car with a Secret Service Agent walking along side -- notice how tall the car is in relation to the Agent. (Apparently this car is as tall as a GMC Yukon SUV)

2. look at the pic of Obama getting into the car. Another shot of "holy crap, thats a big vehicle" as well as look how thick the door is....

3. lastly, not a pic of it -- but apparently the car has its own air ventilation system to protect the riders from a chemical attack.

Just check it out.

Presidential TANK

**Big up to Autoblog for the gallery**

December 2008 Pix AVAILABLE

Weird eh?....2 posts in one day? Yup, thats how I roll. Anyways, just wanted to let everyone know that Ethan's pix have been updated & December 2008 are now available for your viewing pleasure.

Its really neat to see our baby grow up. He is such a little boy now & while we cannot wait for him to get big, we're already sad that he's as big as he is & no longer a "baby". Seems like just yesterday that he fit on our chests while he slept & that we were the only things he paid attention to. Now he is pushing up to see around the room, not wanting to miss a second of the action. He is noticing that he can grab things, leaning in determination to grab & explore. He's even giving mom & dad "high 5s" now! His bath time is becoming BATH TIME as he splashes in the water & plays with his tub toys.

Our friends who have been new parents have always told us, you can't understand the joy of these little moments until you have them yourselves.

We couldn't agree more.

We love you buddy!

Happy New Year!!

After logging in, I see that this is my 100th post! Pretty cool! Thanks to everyone who visits. Hope you keep coming back often!

I have to tell you about this. If you don't know who motocross rider Robbie Maddison is, then you need to find out. On New Years Eve, Red Bull & EXPN (yes, EXPN - its ESPNs extreme sports side) helped him set a world record by jumping his motorcycle onto the top of the replica Arc de Triomphe in Las Vegas. I'll be honest, I didn't watch this event live, but DVR'd it. I went back & watched it the other night & let me tell you -- you have to see this.

Not only did he jump it ON TO the Arc, but he also came down. After leaving the ramp he soared 96+ feet up to land on top, then fell 5 stories to his ramp to coast down.

After watching this I found out that last year he did a different jump. He jumped a record 322+ feet OVER the length of a football field. WOW.

This dude is nuts & if you missed it -- here it is: