KC D's tag:www.the-ds.com,2007-11-01:/kc//4 2008-11-11T06:29:59Z Movable Type Personal 4.1 Halloween tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2887 2008-11-11T04:34:50Z 2008-11-11T06:29:59Z Taylor had a parade at her school where they got to dress up as adjectives, she was glittery. After much anticipation, here is the fam in costume.... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc IMG_3759_sm.jpg
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After much anticipation, here is the fam in costume.

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]]> Where were you... tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2888 2008-11-06T05:02:47Z 2008-11-06T05:36:55Z My buddy Shane said "I encourage all of you to write down how you felt or where you were". So I am. I went to vote twice yesterday - I didn't vote twice don't worry - the first time was... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc My buddy Shane said "I encourage all of you to write down how you felt or where you were". So I am.

I went to vote twice yesterday - I didn't vote twice don't worry - the first time was around 6:30am and the line was out the door down the block and around the corner. Needless to say, I didn't vote that time around. So I went to work and tried again at 1:45pm. I highly recommend the latter, no wait, I was in and out in five minutes. That was it, after listening to debates, campaign ads, SNL skits for what seemed like forever it was finally done...for me anyway.

That night I was keeping an eye on cnn and fox, trying to make sure I got both views. Obama and McCain were winning the states everyone expected them to win early on, no surprises. Then I saw that Pennsylvania was going to Obama, the tide was turning.

Jenn and I figured that it was going to take forever to find out who won, see election 2000, 2004. We decided to watch a Smallville episode we had tivo'd. That turned in to Jenn, myself, Austin and Taylor watching Smallville. They were pretty intrigued when they learned that it was about Superman when he was younger. After the show we put the kids to bed and flipped on CNN to see where the results were. That is when we heard the words "John McCain has conceded the election to Barack Obama". We looked at each other in shock, we thought that we were in for a long night.

We learned history had been made and couldn't pull our eyes from the TV from that point forward. We listened to McCain's speech, which was a gracious, humble one. I hope that he and Obama look to work together I think they could learn a lot from one another. Now on to Obama's speech. First, I could not believe how many folks filled Grant Park...Over 125,000 people!! His speech was touching, inspiring, encouraging and really gave me those feelings of hope. I must admit, I had tears in my eyes on several occasions. I never had feelings like that during any speech President Bush has made. I hope that the momentum he has gained translates into action in the White House.

That's that, remember where you were on this historic date.

I don't have many of those memories..The " where were you when..." Two I can think of are so negative - where I was when the OJ verdict came back or where I was on 9/11.

]]> Austin's shiner tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2886 2008-11-06T04:32:39Z 2008-11-10T21:24:54Z You should see the other guy...just kidding, merely a little collision on the playground but worth documenting in case we need to press charges. HAHA.... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc You should see the other guy...just kidding, merely a little collision on the playground but worth documenting in case we need to press charges. HAHA.

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]]> Birthday Pics tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2883 2008-11-06T03:56:31Z 2008-11-06T04:05:24Z Taylor turned 7 a few weeks ago...I can't believe it!! She had her first sleepover for her party and it went surprisingly smooth. Taylor and her super awesome Hannah Montana cupcake cake. Taylor opens presents from her buddies.... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc Taylor turned 7 a few weeks ago...I can't believe it!! She had her first sleepover for her party and it went surprisingly smooth.

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Taylor and her super awesome Hannah Montana cupcake cake.

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Taylor opens presents from her buddies.

]]> We voted... tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2881 2008-11-04T20:01:16Z 2008-11-04T20:01:48Z so should you. No excuses, just do it.... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc so should you. No excuses, just do it.

]]> Piano man... tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2869 2008-10-12T15:16:30Z 2008-11-06T04:14:02Z well, girl and boy. Here is some video from Taylor and Austin's first Piano Recital, we were very proud. I think I was probably more nervous than either of them. Click above to play Click above to play... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc well, girl and boy. Here is some video from Taylor and Austin's first Piano Recital, we were very proud. I think I was probably more nervous than either of them.
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]]> All the D kids together tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2851 2008-09-11T21:36:18Z 2008-09-11T21:40:43Z Ellie, Evan, Austin and Taylor... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc AllTheDs.jpg

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]]> Goodbye to Yankees Stadium tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2850 2008-09-11T20:24:17Z 2008-09-11T21:33:37Z During our New York trip at the beginning of August, we took in our last game at the old Yankees Stadium. We picked a great game to go to as there was a lot of action and in the end... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc During our New York trip at the beginning of August, we took in our last game at the old Yankees Stadium. We picked a great game to go to as there was a lot of action and in the end the Yanks won.

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]]> First day of school tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2849 2008-09-11T20:20:38Z 2008-09-11T20:22:42Z On August 12, Taylor started her first day of first grade. She was VERY excited, even though her two little buddies are in different first grade classes. I have no idea where the whole excitement for school thing comes from,... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc On August 12, Taylor started her first day of first grade. She was VERY excited, even though her two little buddies are in different first grade classes. I have no idea where the whole excitement for school thing comes from, I don't remember ever feeling that way. Austin is in his last year of preschool, next year starts the big show for the big man!!

Read on for a couple pics.

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Taylor and Austin preparing to head to their first day of school.

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Taylor and Austin in Taylor's class just before school starts.

]]> 6 months tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2846 2008-09-10T22:41:25Z 2008-09-11T13:47:18Z since my last entry...wow!! I guess I'll have to work on getting everyone caught up. Soon, don't worry.... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc since my last entry...wow!!

I guess I'll have to work on getting everyone caught up. Soon, don't worry.

]]> Real quick tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2717 2008-03-19T03:56:15Z 2008-03-19T04:19:08Z I thought I would vent on this real quick. I think the 'play-out' game is one of the dumbest things ever implemented by the NCAA. I understand that they want to get another at-large from a big conference in the... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc I thought I would vent on this real quick.

I think the 'play-out' game is one of the dumbest things ever implemented by the NCAA. I understand that they want to get another at-large from a big conference in the dance but it is a total slap in the face to those small schools that made great runs to earn their way in. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Hey congratulations you made it to the tourney....oh wait, not really, you get to play another game and if you win you play the best team in the country. I would be okay with the latter but not to have to win to get to that game.

One idea I heard on 610 am radio out here, from Kevin Keitzman whom I rarely agree with. was to have the last teams in as at large bids play-in. You could even have 4 of those games and reserve the 12 seed for those teams. Why not?!? Make those bubble teams earn it, then they can't bitch any more. Well, I am sure someone will have something to complain about.

Thoughts?

]]> Oh, by the way tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2702 2008-03-05T04:44:04Z 2008-03-05T05:58:06Z Austin turned 4 last Monday.... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc Austin turned 4 last Monday.

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We spent a few hours of our Sunday celebrating at Zonkers, on of the kids favorite places to party.

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A gift from Aunt Kathy...A Yankee, An A-Rod shirt!

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Brian, Lisa, Ellie and Evan got the little man a superhero shirt with a cape attached. His quote was - "Is this going to make me fly?", too funny.

]]> Our Athletes tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2703 2008-03-04T13:10:32Z 2008-03-05T05:55:20Z I had been meaning to add these a while back, but here is the background story first. Taylor has been participating in the YMCA basketball league for K-1 age girls. The first few games she didn't touch the ball and... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc I had been meaning to add these a while back, but here is the background story first. Taylor has been participating in the YMCA basketball league for K-1 age girls. The first few games she didn't touch the ball and she didn't really care. She seemed indifferent but also uninterested in playing basketball. But as time went on, she started to get a little better and that seemed to grab her attention. We were so proud of her for little things like running back on defense - FULL SPEED. In the beginning she was standing around doing cheers more than actually participating in the games. A few weeks ago and a few games in she got a rebound and she (slowly) dribbled the ball up the court. Then last week, she got multiple rebounds and actually took two shots. The first one, she missed but the second one went in!! Jenn and I were in shock and didn't really know how to react. We could not have been more proud!!! Showing the hustle, being a little more aggressive and not being afraid to take a shot...How far we've come!

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Preparing for the shot...

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It's up...notice the good form and follow through.

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Still looking good...And you will just have to trust me that it went in, I got a little anxious and had to watch it for myself so I missed the photo opp.

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And lastly, my setter for life shows everyone how to do it the right way.

]]> Follow the leader... tag:www.the-ds.com,2008:/kc//4.2701 2008-03-03T18:52:00Z 2008-03-06T04:57:33Z I am roped into this after commenting on two blogs (Brian and Shane). ...comment on this post, and I will: 1. Tell you why I am friends with you. 2. Associate you with something - fandom, a song, a color,... Mike D http://www.the-ds.com/kc I am roped into this after commenting on two blogs (Brian and Shane).

...comment on this post, and I will:
1. Tell you why I am friends with you.
2. Associate you with something - fandom, a song, a color, a photo, a word etc.
3. Tell you something I like about you.
4. Tell you a memory I have of you.
5. Ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
6. In return, you must post this to your own journal/blog.

My replies to the questions:
Brian
Q - did you love or hate living overseas?
A - There was not a whole lot about living overseas that I liked, so I lean towards hate for sure. I enjoyed the yearly ski trips and hanging out with the Clarks...that's about it.

Shane
Q - I've always wanted to know what it was like being Mr. Mom.
A - It was one of the best experiences of my life by a long shot. Returning to work was so hard after getting to spend every day with my kids for over a year. I would do it again in a heartbeat if we could afford it financially. There are days that it got tough but I would take the toughest day of that over working at any job I have ever had (except maybe the one I have now, because I really like my job).

  1. Well, as you mentioned, we first met when my team stuck it to you my senior year in high school. Talking with you and your family definitely helped get me to Graceland...As for why we are still friends - because in as many ways that we are similar we are different in at least that many ways. I think that is pretty cool because I really enjoy hearing your take on things, even if I disagree (dubya)
  2. A few things - you're hatred for Herm, Perservere and Perceptive Software(even if you have moved on)
  3. Vegas baby...Hanging out with you and Alli, getting to know you both a little(or a lot) better - what a blast. Our deep conversation in the back of Crabbs' house(which later became my home for a semester)
  4. Do you regret getting a tattoo? and if I can have two...When you lose some more on top, will you employ the comb-over technique? (you know it's coming bro)
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