And More Ridiculously Cute Baby Pics

Well, here is a sampling of what I just downloaded from the card. There are over a hundred new pictures, and a few videos, too. I'll try to put a few up each weekend.

Getting Up in the Morning

Isn't he just too cute for words

... and Now the Rest of the Story

here is something interesting about Palin.

Her squeaky-clean reputation for honesty and integrity has been ruffled a bit in recent weeks after she fired the commissioner of public safety. He claims he was pressured to fire a state trooper who used to be married to Palin's sister. That trooper apparently had made threats against Palin and her parents in the past, and he apparently once used a taser on his 10-year old stepson (Palin's nephew) in order to teach him some respect, and so on. Earlier internal investigations by the state police good-ol'-boy system (run by this commissioner) saw no reason to dismiss this trooper... hmmm... I think I would have tried to find a way to fire them both.

It is Sunday and the World Needs More Pearce Pictures

I am completely amazed at how cute this boy is and how many other parents are completely misguided in thinking that their children may possibly compare with Pearce. Cute thumb pictures are coming soon.

Pearce doing the Frogger

Pearce is into imitating amphibians. Somedays he's Turtle Boy and today he is just plain old Frogger. Look at those little bitty ol' frog legs.

Over the River and Through the Woods

We made it to Roswell for Pearce's first road trip (a few weeks ago). Everybody got to spend some time with superboy. Mom and Dad just called today and said that they were coming to visit Saturday whether we liked it or not. Well, Pearce has informed us that it is just fine with him so we had better like it.

Compare and Contrast

Same outfit six weeks apart. Wow. Babies are so amazing. Pearce just keeps getting cuter and cuter.

Pearce and Daddy just hanging out after meal time.

Open House

Oh what a day. I have started life as a middle school teacher. Open House is tonight (well, has already started). It is going to be a new experience. They tell me that the parents actually come to this thing. That will be new coming from an inner city high school.

Raw Hide

Keep those doggies moving. We have been going non-stop since the middle of last week getting the move accomplished. We are still going 90 to nothing. After today we should be done with the abode in Calhoun. Pearce is taking it all in stride (especially since he got to spend the night at Nana's). The cat's are getting acclimated to the new digs. More about the move later.

Gratuitous Cute Baby Picture

Soccer Practice

Mommy got the soccer ball rattle out and Pearce was watching it so closely we (Pearce and I) decided to have a little practice session. With dribbling and juggling and heading.

Happy Day

I call the one on the right the Baby Jedi picture. That boy of ours is the cutest little booger out there. I thought I'd share with y'all.

By the way I finally got a job for next year. I'll be at Woodland Middle School teaching inclusion on the 8th grade level. I will also be the head boys soccer coach. That is a huge load off my mind. Our minds.

The Boy is Pretty Special

Pearce is 4 weeks old today. He is just the most awesome little dude ever. He'll be a month old on Saturday. Mom and Dad are adjusting to the new reality. Pearce went to the chiropractor on Wednesday and we are going back tomorrow.

We are also going to string some beans and pickle some cuc's and peppers tomorrow. I'll probably make another batch of zucchini relish and a few more zucchini fritatas. Roy has grown some huge zucchini at my instigation. Kristi has even made two batches of zucchini bread she might even be talked into another batch or two. How 'bout that loaf pan, cool huh.

Some Gratuitous Cuteness

Just click on the baby for more cuteness.

North Avenue Trade School Lovin'

Pearce's love for his cousin Sam knows no bounds. He even uses the quilt Sam gave him (as a quilt even). Sam will do well with babies. He willingly took Pearce in his arms after I showed him how to hold him. Sam even willingly observed the changing of a stinky. Suzy needs to come back soon so she can get in on the lovin'. She lovingly didn't horn in on Sam's baby holding.

K-P Duty

Kennedy meets Pearce. We tricked Ken into holding Pearce. He refused to hold Pearce in his arms. Kennedy crossed his legs so we couldn't lay Pearce on his lap. Well, that was just the perfect prop and the rest is history (or at least on the video below)

First Use

Pearce used his crib for the first time today. It swallows him up. We thought y'all would like to see him in action (or in action). Lady's thanks again for the crib fixin's.

King of His World

What a beautiful baby boy he is. Yes, he does rule his world and will for months to come. He is just a joy and the doctor says he is growing just fine. He is 21 inches and 8.2 pounds as of 6/26.

Pearce Playing Gnome

Isn't this the cutest little gnome you have ever seen? That was back when he was only a few minutes old. He is almost 14 days old. Wow!

Oy!!! W'at Chew Lookin' At

Pretty Baby Pictures

Found that thumb at last. Now I gotta do something about those fingers.


Hey, ya like my soccer gown. Just wait till it fits.

The Joys of My Life

I am still pinching myself. Pearce is really here. He is just so amazing. Right now he is laying in a basket on the coffee table and I can't take my eyes off of him. Pearce is just such a precious and adorable little June Bug.

Click on the picture above for a slide show.

Shout It From the Mountain Tops

Pearce is here. Pearce is Home.

Its That Time

When we leave the house tonight we won't come back without a baby. This is our last hours before parenthood. It's awesome and I can't wrap my head around it and probably won't till Pearce has woken me up for the fifty-millionth time.

We'll go pick up Reba in a few minutes. Get a last picture of Kristi pregnant and a last picture of us without a child. Then it is off to Floyd Regional for the last leg of the big adventure.

Next time you here from me there will be pictures.

The End is in Sight

We have a definite plan going now. The doctor set a time for us to go in to the hospital and start the process of inducing labor. We check in tomorrow night at 10:00 for some preliminary stuff and start with the petosin [sic] in the morning.

So, Pearce may make his appearance by weeks end. Stay tuned for more.

I'm Gonna Sell, Sell, Sell

In cleaning up to move I have discovered a large number of things that we don't need anymore. I also like extra money wherever I can get it. So I have decided to start a permanent garage sale. Go take a look at Andrew's Garage Sale, I'll wait... OK. What did you buy. It's amazing what you find that you don't need. Especially when you are having a baby at the same time you are moving.

We are now at P - 1 and counting. Tomorrow is P Day. We are so ready for the boy to be here. I can't wait to hold Pearce in my arms. Kristi is so ready to share him with me. Remeber to look here for pictures.

Circumstantial Pomposity

A few shots from Sam's big day. Number 1 graduate boy. Winner of awards and super good kid.

Styling and Filing

Suzy did a great job helping us incorporate the filing cabinet into the scheme of the nursery. Aren't the stickers just the coolest. She made them on the computer from the pattern on the crib things.

Build It and He Better Come Quick

Take a look around Pearce's room. The place is ready for the boy to show up any time now. We are so ready for the next phase of no sleep and a cute gurgly baby that sleeps alot except when he doesn't. It is now P - 23.

FRIIIIIIIIIIIIIDAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, there are ten more school days to go. We are almost done. I cannot wait. Running head long into the unknown is definitely a way to learn how much faith one has.

On to much more fun things. We are at P-27 and counting. The anticipation is killing me and I think Kristi is a little more ready than I am. She had a shower at work tonight. I can't wait to see what the little guy hauled in this time.

I have been much better about the practicing of late. (for all of a week) I worked on a couple of scales and then worked on Telemann's Sonata #1 in G major. I like that one. Actually all of the sonatas in that collection are less intimidating for me than the Bach Cello Suites. They are easier.

Speaking of easier. I have found something the doesn't inspire me at all. Daniel Demoivre Suite 1 C major. It is a solo cello thing but it is not technically challenging at all. We'll just have to see how that collection goes. I feel that they may be some of the first pieces Pearce may learn.

Back to the Telemann piece. I have made it through the Vivace. I have all the notes down. Now, I just need to make them sound as well as I can with my poor cello. Most of my mangling tonight came from being tired and my arms and fingers being out of shape. The strength is coming back and endurance grows. I wish Randy were nearer or I lived in Rome where I could get some decent accompaniment. Either/Or will come to pass soon enough.

30 Days to P-Day

Well, I guess it is obvious that we are ready for the little guy to make his appearance on the scene. We are putting together our delivery bags. We've got to put the car seat in the way back of Queenie (the QX4). We went and had our tour of the hospital Tuesday.

Today, I woke up and didn't practice. I really didn't mind. I slept in when Kristi said she wasn't going to go in to work today. I will not go two days without working out on the cello. I have, however, been expanding my repertoire exponentially. I have found two new sites with links to free sheet music. I even found the sheet music Apocalyptica plays. Battery is dying must go now.

Life's a Bit Stringy These Days

I don't know if I told y'all about my trip to the luthier's. That is the folks that make and repair string instruments. The first words out of the fella's mouth were does someone actually play that thing. Of course I said "I do" Well, he said it would need a new bridge (not a surprise). The thing bends like a shepherds crook. Kristi just told me that I have told you about this so I'll stop. (see March 28)

Well, anyhoo. I am just begining to practice again. (I still haven't gotten the bridge or fingerboard done.) I am going to try to take it seriously this time. I am spending plenty of time on the scales. I am also working through Rosenmuller Studentmusic. It's not very technical but it gives me a work out. Once I get used to an hour at a time I'll move on to more tougher stuff.

I am looking at the Diran Alexanian Cello Technique. Its an interesting read and alot of work. Off I go.

Wild and Crazy Ride

Well, the season is over. My tenure as a Rome Wolf is over as well. It started with me happening to over hear a discussion over the need for a JV coach and ended with a missed PK in the first round of the state tournament.

Now that was something to see. We played Hillgrove, out of Cobb County, at their house and got lost on the way. Our top scorer was ill. He went home sick the day before and only came to school on game day so he could play that night. He played the whole game. Rome held Hillgrove scoreless for an hour. They scored one on us with about fifteen left on the clock. We got it back off a throw in with about two left on the clock. After that we kept it scoreless through double overtime.

Next we went to the mandatory 5 PK's apiece. Hillgrove hit the cross bar on one and Rome got blocked on one. After the mandatory five we went to one and one's. Rome made the first one as did Hillgrove. On the second one Rome got blocked and Hillgrove just did make their second. It was over after nearly 2 hours on the field.

Where ever I go next year (still no word on job offers) I hope it is a AAAA school, or at least GHSA, so I can get a game against Rome scheduled. If I can lead a team against those boys and beat them I can pretty much beat anyone. They want me to land on a team as well. It will be a fun game. Whenever it happens.

Lookie Lookie

Spending time getting Pearce's room ready for his arrival. The time grows shorter and shorter.

Moving On Along

Look at that changing dresser. I stripped it and stained it myself. The clothes on the dresser are waiting to be washed. You should see all the cute stuff Pearce is going to get to wear. I wish I were that small again. We need something to cover that filing cabinet. Take a look at the quilt. One of the girls that works at the Exchange Club with Kristi made that with out even asking about colors. Well, we are on our way to a proper nursery.