Don Jr Family Blog

All Good Things

2010-03-02T09:43:00.000-08:00

So, I received an email from Google telling me that they will soon be shutting down my ability to post to my own domain. Apparently it "costs them too much" to allow me to publish my random posts via FTP.

I've been thinking it's time for a site revamp anyway, but I've got nil time right now to even begin thinking about it. Eventually though I'll get around to changing things. It's too bad, as I really do like the blogger interface. Maybe I'll just switch to WordPress or something.

So I'm signing off for now. See you all on the other side....

Head Shrinkage

2010-02-23T13:24:00.000-08:00

So, Jaidon told me on Friday night that he wanted to get a haircut. Took him down on Sunday afternoon...

What I want for Christmas

2009-12-03T13:34:00.000-08:00

Got an email from Motostrano today. They're carrying a new line of bicycles by Felt Bicycles...

These things are SICK! Daddy want!

Making Lemonade

2009-11-11T22:29:00.000-08:00

Yea, so pretty interesting day...

Jaidon had school off today for Veteran's Day, and we've been planning to have a 'Guy's Day' since last week. It's been literally months since Jai and I have had any real time for just us, so we were both really looking forward to it. Last night we planned on heading downtown, seeing the big library and the Seattle Art Museum, and then freelancing from there. Josie would be in school doing tumbling today (her favorite day/activity there by far).

Well, this morning when we went to take Josie to school I found this:

Looks like they busted open the window and took out the diaper bag. Realizing it was only a diaper bag, they dumped it on the ground there and left. But hey, the sun was shining, so we walked through the park to school. It really was gorgeous outside, and we had fun chasing the ducks. :-)

Got back and did the whole police report, talked to the leasing office, etc stuff. Then pulled out the shop vac and cleaned out the entire car. There was glass everywhere, in, under seats, car seat, etc. Finally cleaned it up, and located a wrecker up in Everett. Unfortunately we can't be without a car on school days, so priority one was to get that window fixed up before school tomorrow morning.

I was pretty annoyed at first, but I realized that this was a great opportunity to make some lemonade. Jaidon wanted to have a 'guy day', and really, what's more guy-ish then digging around in a wrecking yard? We headed up north, and the shop let us tear into the parts on our own, which was awesome (and saved a pretty penny). Hardly a soul around as we picked apart a couple different trucks, finding a window, spare tire carrier and roof rack, as well as a bunch of little plastic bits and bobs that our truck's been missing.

It was wet, muddy, greasy and awesome. The sun was out (it came out when we arrived, and disappeared as we left, weird eh?) and we just got lost for a couple of hours. Jaidon collected pieces from all over and built himself a sweet little machine (below), and then an entire city next to a giant mud puddle, which he named Sandburg. We talked about guy stuff, bounced off old tires, squashed through the mud, and smiled.

We got home with plenty of time to throw the new window in and walk over to pick up Josie, who was having so much fun she didn't want to leave. :-)

So, hmm.. Yes, my car window was busted into last night, but nothing was taken. Jaidon learned that in life stuff happens that's out of your control, and you've just gotta roll with it. Bottom line, we had a blast. While I think we would have had a good time with our original plan, perhaps it wouldn't have been quite so poignant? Perhaps I should say Thank You to the wanker/s who busted in last night?

We've come a long way baby

2009-10-22T12:19:00.001-07:00

D&D has officially moved into the 21st century:

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/10/d-and-d-microsoft-surface/

So cool!

Kill the TV

2009-10-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

..at least some days. This is why:

Download Video

On Hiatus

2009-07-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

As is probably already apparent to anyone who's come by lately, I'm taking a bit of a break from the blog for a while. Shoot me an email or find me on FB.

Whoza Whatza?

2009-03-02T11:26:00.000-08:00

Yea, so something very odd has been happening to the site the last few days. I think I've tracked it down to what appears to be a hosting server move, as when trying to connect directly to some back-end areas I get a different host server than my usual one.

It appears things are pretty much back to normal as of this morning though (fingers crossed). I have a ticket open with the webhost to say WTF?? If you see anything weird, please shoot me a mail.

-dj

Again!

2009-02-26T16:30:00.000-08:00

Feb 26th, 7:02am

..and it was 63 deg on Saturday?!

Jaidon Posts!

2009-02-17T22:48:00.000-08:00

Jaidon updated his blog today with his very first posts. He did the first with a little help, but the second was all him. He is a PC. ;-)

Go to JaidoNation!

Well, he DID start the fire

2009-02-16T12:55:00.000-08:00

Awesome

http://twitter.com/rainnwilson

Lunch Bag Art

2009-02-11T15:24:00.001-08:00

I wish I was cool enough (and had the mad skillz) to be able to do this. This guy is really amazing, and imagine coming to school each day with your pb&j and milk nestled safely in one of these!

Lunch Bag Art

Warning: You will waste a lot of time here!

Sledding!

2009-02-10T22:14:00.001-08:00

New Pictures and Videos added from our sledding trip to Hyak last weekend.

Oh, and I upgraded the gallery. Let me know if you like the new microthumb navigation.

Enjoi

2009-01-26T16:26:00.001-08:00

Coolness

2009-01-23T22:35:00.001-08:00

My super duper big sister sent us a suprise package this week. Along with lots of clothes for both the wee ones, there was this awesome set of stuff:

THANK YOU ALLY, WES AND CHAD!!!

Pics!

2009-01-19T11:55:00.001-08:00

Yes, I've finally updated the gallery. I've gone through every picture I have, and pulled all the pics off of the camera and my phone. Yes, finally!

2008 gallery is updated with Jaidon's scout outings, Christmas, etc.

2009 has the Monster Truck show pics and VIDS!

Lots of Josie Pics added to the Family gallery. Remember to login to view.

dj out!

Go get it!

2009-01-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

Windows 7 Public Beta is now available. Get it, install it, and send in all you feedback!

https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx

After you've installed and played with it, I'd love to hear what 'real world' customers think. :-)

I'm Dreaming of a...

2008-12-18T12:36:00.001-08:00

Wait a second, it's not Christmas yet! Now, it doesn't snow much here in Seattle, but today, this is snow...

The House

The 520 Freeway

Hmm...

2008-12-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

MRI results are in...

Summary:
1. C4-C5 mild circumferential bulge, left moderate uncovertebral osteophytosis and associated disc protrusion contributes to left moderate foraminal narrowing.
2. C5-C6 moderate disc degeneration, mild circumferential bulge, posterior central shallow protrusion slightly indents the ventral cord.
3. C6-C7 left greater than right mild uncovertebral osteophytosis and associated mild protrusions, left paracentral shallow protrusion partially effaces ventral CSF and contributes to mild foraminal narrowing bilaterally.

Doc was pretty blunt, and surmised that it was a lot worse last summer. Not quite the news I was hoping for...

The General

2008-12-09T22:54:00.000-08:00

The boy turns and straightens, his outstretched hand presenting the tool

"Sir?"

Ancient wood creaks as his weight shifts onto the pitted floor

Worn tunic and breeches delicately enveloping

A hand slides carefully along the taught cloth of the table

Calloused, bent, scarred . . .

Shaking

Fingers wrap around the smooth, ebony wood

He stands a moment, eyes intent upon the map

His men watch, the silence tasting of mercury

A hand slides across the table

Almost casually

The spear trembles as it is laid to rest, pointing

A faint wisp of hair lazily tumbles forward as his gaze locks with the boy's

Close now

Clouded eyes suddenly bright, mischievous

Tinder spits and crackles in the boy's chest

As they turn away

The trembling is gone . . .

Fiber and sinew now rigid, strong . . .

Stone

The weapon lashes suddenly, a smooth flash of midnight

Sending a star

Straight and true

Quietly, in concert, is heard

"Eight ball, corner pocket"

I miss ya Granpa.

DJ

Dear Santa

2008-11-24T16:05:00.000-08:00

The only toy I want for Christmas is this... :-)

I'm Decided

2008-10-23T13:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1853025,00.html

Please Remember

2008-09-22T16:41:00.000-07:00

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/anncon/html/amdt1toc_user.html

Go Team Ireland!

2008-08-22T17:16:00.000-07:00

Just need to follow-up on my previous post now that the games are over and done. The Irish lads put on a great showing, with some very tough games had, finishing 6th out of 18 countries, with the ladies winning their division ending 4th out of 10! Big congrats to both teams, especially to my DubLax boyos. I couldn't be more proud, and really wish I could have been there witcha.

"But wait," I hear you say, "this post is useless without pics!!". Well, I have no pics, but I have links to pics!!

Joe's awesome game photos:
http://community.webshots.com/user/joelax44

Flopseyes Rockin Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGjLGTKsVs

Euros 2008

2008-08-12T10:23:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note that Ireland is kicking butt at the European Championships in Finland at this very moment. Forget about the Olympics, this here's the real show!

Round Robin Results for Group A from the first round:

TEAM GP PTS GF GA
1. England 5 10 130 11
2. Ireland 5 8 58 36
3. Wales 5 6 77 31
4. Latvia 5 4 34 73
5. Spain 5 2 27 81
6. Swiss 5 0 9 103

With just one loss to England, and dominant play against all other teams in their group, the Irish are looking brilliant. From what I can tell the weather over there is horrible at the moment, which always makes for a fun time..

The ladies take the field this week. They should be pretty strong this year as well.

COME ON IRELAND!!

Links:
http://lacrosse.mlmalmi.net/
http://finlax.dy.fi/index.php
http://eurolax2008.blogspot.com/
http://www.irishlacrossefoundation.org/
http://chrisandkellyontheroad.blogspot.com