Friday, March 19, 2010
Happy Friday!
Relaxing, enjoying the less-than-tension-filled week!
Happy Fatherhood Friday!
You MUST check out the Mentally Sexy RESERVOIR DAD
on DAD-BLOGS! What an amazingly cool representation of Aussie Dads
Cheers!
Friday, March 12, 2010
No, Really!
Still taking that much needed "breather" and thanks for the coolio comments....we will be back...sooner than you can say "Where's My Bella?"
OK OK, maybe not THAT soon...but am certain you get the idea...
And if not, here are a few peeks into why the break is needed...
1) We are moving (not always fun - but we are happy about it)
2) Our new home is 1300 sq ft, our old; 3400 (the great space experiment)
3) We have GLADYS KRAVITZ type neighbors (only a few - one of which I confronted just yesterday)
4) Bella has begun the test of boundaries...attitude adjustment on it's way...
5) Today (Friday) is Papa's B-Day...(hafta clean the damn house LOL)
A few more things...will blog on all...soon! So, to smile, and read the happs, head on over to: DAD-BLOGS.
And, Happy Fatherhood Friday!
Cya Soon!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Sometimes...
...ya just need a breather.
These past two weeks have been a new avenue in life for me to experience. Don't get me wrong, nothing bad has happened, I just needed a break.
There will be new posts here soon, highlighting the lives we are currently leading. But, for now, I just needed to take a step back, inhale deeply, re-evaluate our priorities.
Unfortunately, the blog suffered. So many of you have left such wonderful comments, on our last post, and sent emails wondering where we were. We are well, fine and trudging onward with all life has to offer...and yes, even throw at us.
I have read all of these comments and thoughts and SO appreciate your concerns. I have wanted to leave comments on your blogs, and yes, I have read many of them, but I just haven't had the mind-set to do so...yet.
Be warned! LOL
Apologies for sounding so cryptic...I promise to post more soon.
For now, look f
orward to tomorrow:
orward to tomorrow: Fatherhood Friday over at DAD-BLOGS!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Happy Fatherhood Friday
Picture yourself amongst the best of the best. DAD-BLOGS.Where every day is a celebration of DADS!
Today's post is all about beauty. Beautiful Bella *SIGH*
It has been one uber-crazed week (more on that, in a few days), and I just wanted to stare at her face for hours on end, everyday. So today, you get the same privilege HA! Sometimes ya just wanna make people smile!
Take a gander at these "never before seen" - candid shots. (non-edited), (OK, somewhat edited).. !!!
Enjoy!
"Hey Hey We're Stepping On Up!"
"Lemmee Outta Here!"
"Hey Daddy, where's the furniture?"
"Yup, Told Ya. I AM A Shopper!"
"You're Gonna Cook My Dinner on THIS?"
"Happy Valentines Day! (Yeppers, I get a 'Happy Cake' for EVERY Holiday)"
"Smooch"
"A Lovely Rose, for ME"
"Lady GaGa, Inspires Me"
"and, I can Dance Too"
"Come On Baby,. it ain't THAT cold outside, let's Roll"
"I am SO gonna BUST Santa"
Sunday, February 28, 2010
BELLABUDDY BLOG OF THE WEEK!
This weeks featured blogger is one cool cat. OK, so he's not a cat, but, he is smooth, nonetheless. We have been acquainted for some time, and honestly, I feel kinda dumb, for waiting this long to feature him and his blog. In our mind, (a dangerous place), his blog is one of those we are most likely to refer to for some good humour. No, not the ice cream, just good ole, down home, giggle your booty off, fun! His kid is featured regularly, and the antics can by hysterical. This based on how he expresses his appreciation for situations, disdain for some and downright direct, point on descriptions of everyday parenting and life. It is great fun, for us, reading about their toddler and how they deal as a family. Brings back such memories. HA! even though ours are only about 4 short years, so far.
Now, his writings on his blog are out of this world good. Impressive! He writes from the heart, and shoots from the hip...and yeah, his wife gets a few good digs in here and there...but...his son? DEFINITELY gonna be a buddy for Bella..we may have never met in person, but it' s gonna happen. No way our little one is going to miss out on a cool friendship with such a smooth operator.
He features some pretty frikkin amazing recipes too...What? You haven't heard of blogs with food posts? Hell, I have gained a few pounds just reading his blog, and yes, have even tried a few of the recipes...YUM! HE certainly knows his stuff!
So, please, give it up for:
Vroom! Vroom!
AKA: REAL MEN DRIVE MINIVANS. You may remember his little one won a t-shirt from Bella awhile back. He is brave enough to not only admit he drives a minivan, but that he is proud too! LOL!
So, drive on over, and tell him Bella sent ya! REAL MEN DRIVE MINIVANS! We truly appreciate this guy!
Cheers!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Bella Update
Happy Fatherhood Friday!
Boogie on over to DAD-BLOGS.COM for some cool columns, fast friendships and crazed camaraderie!
Although I haven't written exclusively of Bella recently, I have to say, she is growing into such the lovely little lady. Loads of attitude for her dear 'ole Daddy...but, (perhaps biased a bit?): Beautiful!
So, while I ponder the next Bella "Exclusive" Installment...enjoy these very recent pics:
"Cuz I Roll That Way"
Feb 13, '10
Stacy's Momma Home
A Little Rain
Stacy's Momma Home
A Little Rain
Lady GaGa Aint Got Nuttin On Me!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
BELLABUDDY BLOG OF THE WEEK!
So, this week's featured blog buddy is new to the Bella Fan Club scene. He popped up on DAD-BLOGS and the blogging neighborhood ain't never been the same since.
I am a meat and potatoes kinda guy, trapped in a chicken wrap, soy-milk, protein bar and bean sprout world (trying to eat healthy here) and this particular blogger makes me wanna head out and grab a cheeseburger...not because I crave it, but because I can...I want to...because I DESERVE IT! In a relatively short period of time, he has become one of my favorite blogger buddies...one of my favorite characters...and most certainly one of my favorite friends in the virtual world!
He leaves the most hysterical comments on our blog and honestly, I am always eager to see what he has to say next...his opinion matters and we adore his rants...and non-PC raves here! (He really is a nice guy although I have to apologize ahead of time to him - don't wanna ruin his rep with sugar coated compliments)...
We instantly became virtual friends, When you visit his blog, you'll encounter the same irreverent, funny, "piss you off - in your face" attitude that I love. And I say piss you off - in your face attitude because...well..let's just say he writes the world as it is...not only in his mind and eyes, but mine...and very well yours. That, and he even made me cry...The Bastard! (tee hee). Seriously.
Recently, I saw via the list to the right here, that he had updated. Blogged for the world to read...so, of course, being the uber-fan I am, (stalker maybe?) I raced over to see what was happening in his world. Usually, I read his musings and crack the hell up...(yes, a few profanities here and there, never hurts...and his blog is rampant with potty mouth analogies...(again, tee hee). To give him credit, and the benefit of the doubt, I am probably exaggerating a bit here...Man Oh Man I love reading this guys blog...can you tell yet? He has a badge on our blog, and that badge was made and posted just a few weeks after getting acquainted. We don't have many on here, but this was one we must have saved space for...hadda do it!
Anyway, I ventured over, clamping my butt cheeks, scrunching the abs, because I knew I was in for one hell of a belly laugh. Ya know, had to be prepared. And he made me cry.
THE BASTARD! (OK OK, I cry easily, being the emotional blob I am - but I was crying..and I mean C-R-Y-I-N-G! Out loud, lips quivering, body convulsing..,..thankfully Bella was napping and the other half was nowhere to be found!) Here I was prepared for a hearty good time...and I was blubbering like a baby.
This guy can WRITE! Seriously, like no other I have befriended in the blogger world. He says things that I think, he writes what I cannot...and he gets "it". You may absolutely love him, or hate him, but there is something you cannot deny...he is brilliant!
See for yourself...and go ahead...clench your butt cheeks too...it just may happen.
I am a meat and potatoes kinda guy, trapped in a chicken wrap, soy-milk, protein bar and bean sprout world (trying to eat healthy here) and this particular blogger makes me wanna head out and grab a cheeseburger...not because I crave it, but because I can...I want to...because I DESERVE IT! In a relatively short period of time, he has become one of my favorite blogger buddies...one of my favorite characters...and most certainly one of my favorite friends in the virtual world!
He leaves the most hysterical comments on our blog and honestly, I am always eager to see what he has to say next...his opinion matters and we adore his rants...and non-PC raves here! (He really is a nice guy although I have to apologize ahead of time to him - don't wanna ruin his rep with sugar coated compliments)...
We instantly became virtual friends, When you visit his blog, you'll encounter the same irreverent, funny, "piss you off - in your face" attitude that I love. And I say piss you off - in your face attitude because...well..let's just say he writes the world as it is...not only in his mind and eyes, but mine...and very well yours. That, and he even made me cry...The Bastard! (tee hee). Seriously.
Recently, I saw via the list to the right here, that he had updated. Blogged for the world to read...so, of course, being the uber-fan I am, (stalker maybe?) I raced over to see what was happening in his world. Usually, I read his musings and crack the hell up...(yes, a few profanities here and there, never hurts...and his blog is rampant with potty mouth analogies...(again, tee hee). To give him credit, and the benefit of the doubt, I am probably exaggerating a bit here...Man Oh Man I love reading this guys blog...can you tell yet? He has a badge on our blog, and that badge was made and posted just a few weeks after getting acquainted. We don't have many on here, but this was one we must have saved space for...hadda do it!
Anyway, I ventured over, clamping my butt cheeks, scrunching the abs, because I knew I was in for one hell of a belly laugh. Ya know, had to be prepared. And he made me cry.
THE BASTARD! (OK OK, I cry easily, being the emotional blob I am - but I was crying..and I mean C-R-Y-I-N-G! Out loud, lips quivering, body convulsing..,..thankfully Bella was napping and the other half was nowhere to be found!) Here I was prepared for a hearty good time...and I was blubbering like a baby.
This guy can WRITE! Seriously, like no other I have befriended in the blogger world. He says things that I think, he writes what I cannot...and he gets "it". You may absolutely love him, or hate him, but there is something you cannot deny...he is brilliant!
See for yourself...and go ahead...clench your butt cheeks too...it just may happen.
I give you:
THIS is why I love this guy. (even if he did call me Dave) Check out the comment left:
"Thanks Dave and thanks to everyone who has stopped by and left GREAT comments. You know... some will ask... "How did a bad-ass International Security Operations Specialist come to be such good buds with Bella Dad?" Well this is how it happened..."I first met him atop a mountain near Jerusalem, praying to God, asking his forgiveness for the Radical Right blood spilt by his sword. Next, he amazed me still further in Italy when he saved a fatherless beauty from the would-be ravishing of her dreadfully ugly uncle. In Greece he spent a year in silence just to better understand the sound of a whisper. And that is how I met the man, nay the seeker of serenity, the protector of Italian virginity, the enforcer of our Lord God, Bella Dad!" (Insert theme music) ***Some accounts may be slightly (or wildly) exaggerated... but then again, I'm a writer! It's what I do! "
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