Danny takes the lead

Danny welcomed his new daughter Abigail Rae to the world. He had some help from his lovely wife Allison. Congratulations you guys. Kings to you Edmond.

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Four years and counting

Yesterday marked year four for me and my woman. Here's a shot back when our family was just beginning! I blinked and it's four years later. And now I will tell you all what I have learned about women after living with one for nearly a half decade.

I've learned that trying to figure out women is goal that can not be reached. I've learned that they love to paint walls. I've learned that they do not desire walls that have no pictures or decorations. I have learned that they randomly bring you lunch to work. I have learned that certain questions they ask are specificly designed to trick you. I thought this was a myth, but they REALLY can't open jars. I've learned that they hate bugs. I've learned that I'll never win a game of monopoly again. "Can I have boardwalk?" (While batting eyes.) I've learned that seeing a smile really can make a bad day better.

It's been a good four years, and next year will be five, so I guess I have to get her something made of paper or something.

Cats

This past April, we lost Benny. Christies cat, who was 14 years old, passed away. I first encountered Benny when he was about seven. He was none to pleased that this guy was competing for the affections of his person. Benny let me know what he thought of me when he peed on my coat. Eventually we learned to tolerate each other and I think he actually liked me in his later years. We miss him.

Benny - A grumpy old cat (pictured above)

We welcomed a new member to the family soon after. We vowed not to get another orange tabby. Check out how that went.

Meet Dasiy. The last available Kitten at the Shelter when we went. She melted Christies heart and made her way into our home. She's great with Robbie and is quite the ferocious attack cat when we are walking up the steps. I've heard of lap cats, but I've never heard of lap kittens until now. She snuggles right up. Daisy also thinks she is a parrot. She'll just hang out draped on my shoulder looking around.

Here is Christie with our new friend. Daisy is actually much bigger now. Here she has the "my ears are bigger than my body" look.

vacation pictures (as promised)

Robbie gathering sand to throw into the ocean. Notice the fashoniable yellow and black surfer outfit. I called him ..... killer bee.












Robbie with his pirate crew. Me and his Nana.














When we arrived, there were a package of donuts. I was so happy to see them. Later they disappeared. The subsequent investigation turned up this photo. My sisters man, Todd, was responsible for the theft.

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My cousin Danny is awesome. You want to know something awesome about Danny? The guy is a people person. People respond to him. He walks into a room and everyones like “hey look! It’s Danny! Lets go talk to him!” (I’ve personally seen this.) This talent can be developed, but some people are born with it. He’s one of those people.

Now, I’m a nice guy. Most people don’t mind talking to me. I’m pleasant. I can hold a conversation. But I don’t have that gravitational pull. People don’t immediately respond to me. I walk into a room, and I have to work to get into a social situation.

For example. Someone from work called Danny on his cell phone. They wanted to know something or another. Here’s how it worked. (ad libbed)

DANNY – Hello?

CO-WORKER – Hey, Danny. Can you answer a question for me?

DANNY – Come on now, where’s the love?!

CO- WORKER – Ha ha! You know I love you. How you doing?....

And so on. Now if it were me, it would go like this.

BRYAN – Hello?

CO-WORKER – Hey, Bryan. Can you answer a question for me?

BRYAN – Come on now, where’s the love?!

CO- WORKER – Just answer the question.

Okay in that case it was someone he knew. I give you that. But take this case with a total stranger. We were shopping at Wal-Mart, and after investigating all the cool toys they didn’t have when we were growing up, we were at the check out line, probably buying some yarn for Granny and a karate magazine.

CHECKOUT PERSON – How are you tonight. (Starts checking items)

DANNY – I’ve had a bad day today. I’m not doing so good. (Obviously joking.)

CHECKOUT PERSON - Uh oh! I hope things get better for you! (Laughing)

“That was awesome” I thought to myself. “I’m going to try that!” So I did. At Target. (Not the Target that gave my sister a hard time.) Here’s how it went.

CHECKOUT PERSON – How are you tonight. (Starts checking items)

BRYAN – I’ve had a bad day today. I’m not doing so good. (Obviously joking.)

CHECKOUT PERSON - ……..(stares blankly at screen while checking items)

So here’s to Danny. The man. You know I love you cuz.

First Blog and Vacation

My family has been saying "Do a blog! Do a blog!" From my cousin Danny to my Sister, the SAGAB (Self absorbed grove avenue bride) it's been suggested that I follow in their footsteps. And so I have. And what better way to start then with a review of our vacation!

We went to the outer banks with my mother and sister to rent a beach house that belonged to some very rich family. There we lived the life of celebrity movie stars for a few days. We hit the beach, where our son Robbie ran back and forth from our blanket to the water. He was on a mission to fill the entire ocean with sand and shells and threw two small fistfulls in the water everytime. He failed in his mission. He had to go take a nap before he could accomplish his goal.

Robbie also completely ignored mom and dad and only paid attention to Nana, (my mom) and his aunt E, (my sister) and Tod, (also known as the "fiance").

We went out to Manteo and visited Fetival Park where they had a replica sail boat the English first used to sail to the area. Robbie was impressed with being on a boat like that. He thinks himself a pirate and now has the hat, sword, hook, and pistol to prove it! We also went to the aquarium there where Robbie got to pet manta rays and see a huge Sand tiger shark. Robbie was impressed. He thinks himself a marine biologist and can name many sharks and fish to prove it.

Aunt E's Fiance was forced to cook for us, as he is quite the cook. He made an appropraite shrimp and scallop dinner for us and we allowed him to sleep in the beach house. Aunt E's Fiance and I also threw the football on the beach and we impressed all the ladys of the shore with major acts of highlight reel athletics including an amazing diving catch by Todd.

All good things and all. We had to come home where we were saddend to realize there was no Ocean around our house. Pictures will be coming up, proving that we were indeed there.

The Bry