10.23.2008

Sweet 'thang

iPhone fun

Having fun customizing my iPhone during some downtime. Hence why u
haven't been on FB as much lately.

Using a keyboard layout that mimics the MacBook.
Fonts changed from Helvitica(sp) to Neo Sans.
Status Notifier shows keys system and app updates on the status bar.
Email arrived icon showing here. I really like the silent ringer
notified!

Most enjoyable change was removing the AT&T logo and putting my name
on the status bar.

10.22.2008

Current iPhone lockscreen

 

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10.21.2008

I love this picture!

 

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3 years and it's just the start!

Three years ago today, Catherine married me!

Hard to beleive that just 5 years ago we met and shared so much love and happiness together which continues each morning we awake next to each other.

The picture is of my proposal to her on the top of HalfDome in Yosemite National Park. After hiking up to the top at 8800 feet it was clear that we were meant for each other. We knew prior to that, but going backpacking to the back area of Yosemite for her first time then taking the hike to the top of the Dome knowing she is afraid of heights, is an amazing and trusting feat. I have always said that the sky is NOT the limit and we have proved that with many accomplishments in our life and our relationship.

I still recall the day I stood in the kitchen at the 411, nervous, worried and scared as Nik handed me the phone, to ask her Dad for the permission to marry Catherine. When he said "Yes" I felt my knee's just give out from the pressure releasing and yes of course the tears were flowing, flowing with happiness! Oh what a day that was! :)

Just over a year later I am was sitting in my hotel room all dressed and ready for the alter. Was I looking ok for her? Did I fit in the tux ok? Was my hair ok? I need another beer. These were all just nerves, waiting, just waiting for the moment to see her come through those Church doors in her dress... coming through those doors for me. Me! For US!

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart. I love and adore you and ecstatic to be your husband.  

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1 year... already!

Last year at this time I was probably standing alongside Caden has he received his first exam in the Hospital Babyward. He was born at 11:24am, just over 1 year and hour and half hours ago.

That was an amazing day and emotional hours prior to his delivery. It was a sunny fall type day for California, bright sun and a breeze with just the right chill. We were in that room for what felt like days on end. In the end I walked away with a healthy new Mom and son and I couldn't have asked for anything else in life. I was all smiles from ear to ear walking on cloud nine.

Caden has come along way from that 7lbs and 21" as today he weighs in around 24lbs and is well over 30" tall. Well above the 80 percentile for his young age. He now uses sign language to communicate with us (more and all-done) along with pronouncing words such as "Mamma", "Daaaaad" and "up".

Catherine and I have seen some tough days in the past trying to adapt to the new life style and we have seen some truly beautiful days of bliss. All in all we have worked together to make it past those tough times and have learned more of and about each other.

Would we do it again? Hell yes! :)  

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10.18.2008

Lolo filter with Caden

This filter is called "Lolo" and thought fitting to the silly picture of Caden. :)

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Playing with photo filters

Found a nice app that can add effects to your photo's for the iPhone. In this picture I added the "1974" filter. Sure looks like a photo's from a camera in those days. What were they called, those slim one's that fit into your pocket?   [click the photo to enlarge it]


Caden sleeping at school (Oct 16 09)

 

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10.16.2008

We've started brushing Cadens' teeth in which he just loves the entire
process. And with that strong grip he has, sometimes it's hard to get
the brush back! :)

Taken a nap at daycare. He looks cute in the way he is sleeping on his
arm.
He is snoring a bit too :)

10.14.2008

Although this is a dark picture, I love it! Looking through some
tree's and over a tennis court looms a large yellow-gold full Moon on
a clear morning sky.

10.13.2008

Caden in the basket of toys (Oct 08)

Caden decided his toys were not good enough to be in his toy basket, and that he should be! ;)   [click the photo to enlarge it]


10.11.2008

Caden was out supporting the runners last weekend at the San Jose Rock
and Roll 1/2 marathon. He really enjoyed swinging the cow bell!