Pupdate: Helloooooo!

It's been awhile, so Mya and I wanted to say 'Woof' to everyone. Things are going pretty well, we're playing with Dad as much as possible and we're getting lots of chew bones to keep us busy. I'm so embarrassed that the last time I was on I was stuck under the porch! Everyone makes mistakes, so let's just forget about it.

Captain's Blog: Fantasy Football

This year in Fantasy Football, Haren and I ended up winning the league thanks to a huge final game by De'Angelo Williams (on our team), and a big game from Greg Olsen (someone else's team) we were victorious and won a nice bit of change. With it, I bought myself (and the family) a new camera. We needed something a little faster than a point and shoot and I got a great deal on it!

Mon Dieu, Saboteur!

I received a very nice phone call while at work from some family members that were willing to spend a few moments with Mattie and Mya. They must not have locked up the house very well when they left as someone else came in to sabotage our needs list! Where do I find 'Poop Tickets'!?!

Attn: Victoria Secret Co-Workers

I have marked Lacey's lunch bag with a inconspicuous message.... I am trying to make sure she is not dumping her packed lunch from her husband for the tasty treats in the VS Cafe. Please let me know if you don't see the marked lunch bag. It's a bit hard to spot, but I think you will notice (both sides please).

Oh, and please make her wait until 10:50 to eat her lunch. Thanks! Just to be sure, I have also shown the contents of her lunch in case anyone wants to trade goodies.

Captain's Blog: Star Date January 6, 2009

Today was Connor's second day of school. We are trying to see if we can get on any kind of schedule, but this 5:30/5:45 stuff is tough. The dude wakes up pretty alert and happy at 6 and mom and I schlep around the house for the next hour keeping him busy, drinking coffee, eating breakfast, feeding Connor, packing his stuff and then walking to the car. Dad was solo on the drop off today and then thanks to the driving skills of the Buckeyes (probably bleary-eyed from crying over the loss last night), Dad got to work about an hour and 15 minutes later! It's worth it.

No Pictures Please

Connor's first day of school was not allowed to be filmed... sorry Connor et. al. The dude did really well and seemed to enjoy himself right from the beginning. Mom did a pretty good job keeping it together, but was ready to break Connor out at the end of the day. The good news is that he was all smiles and giggles when we got there. Connor thanks everyone for their thoughtfulness.

Peanut Post: Goin to School!

I get to go to school tomorrow! I've been telling Rupert here how excited I was to meet some ladies and learn new things. Rupert on the other hand says he will miss me. Don't worry Rups, I'll be home before you know I'm gone and we'll meet at the Elephant Bar (changing table) for some catching up! P.S. - I love you too Mommy and will see you very soon!

Peanut Post: Papa and Nanny

Papa and Nannie came to our house to give me some Christmas presents and see me! We had a dinner (I was a little fussy) and then I got to have Nanny help with my bath! Meanwhile, Papa was keeping my sisters entertained. Thanks for my clothes and ornaments Nan and Papa!

25 years

The hurricane that passed through this summer took it's toll on some of the softer trees in the neighborhood. This one is right by our fence and the back half split off of the tree. They marked it with an X and these fellas took it down. All that is left is a stump and we'll see when that get's done.

Xmas Gifts Hard At Work

Christmas was good to everyone in the Lauchard household and we were all very thankful. While I am unsure as to how the missus and the stud are using there gifts, here is a quick recap of what has been put to use so far from Dad.

Before you can start boozing, it's usually helpful to do a little physical activity. Thankfully, I got a nice new pair of running shoes as a gift and have put them to use 3 days in a row.










Now that the running is finished, we need to get some work done and that requires just a little booze.










Then the Leatherman got some work finding the override switch on my car replacing the brake pads and brake light switch in the car, pulling staples out from the Christmas lights, undoing screws to replace batteries in Connor's toys and cutting some pull ties.










Of course all that work on the car is bad on my hands, plus the booze in the first picture is really cold, so I needed some pretty solid work gloves. Check!










What else can I do with those work gloves? Well it has to be something outside, so I better find out what the temperature is...check!










Well, it's cold, but I can handle it. So I figured how about I clear a bigger path for the missus so that she can get Connor into the house a little easier...check!













Is it time for lunch, dinner, breakfast? Who could possibly know? Well I can with my brand new garage clock!











Thanks everyone for all of these great gifts and more that haven't been put to use quite yet.