Gavin Will Be Born In Seven Days

Jul 15, 08 Gavin Will Be Born In Seven Days

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Things are getting exciting here, with only seven more days before the arrival of our new son, Gavin James Wilson.  Since Aiden was born by an emergency C-section, Chrissy opted to deliver Gavin the same way.  The hospital has asked that Chrissy arrive at 5:15AM on July 22nd to “prep” for the surgery, as the doctors...

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Celebrating Our Four Year Anniversary

Jul 11, 08 Celebrating Our Four Year Anniversary

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Today is our wedding anniversary, and Chrissy and I have been married for four years! We had mutually decided to not do anything for our anniversary, since we now concentrate our resources on raising Aiden properly instead.  I take that to mean “don’t go nuts” as opposed to “don’t do...

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Cirque Du Soleil “Kooza” At The United Center

Jul 08, 08 Cirque Du Soleil “Kooza” At The United Center

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Chrissy and I go to “Cirque Du Soleil” every time they come to Chicago.  They set up a Big Top Tent outside the United Center.  The last time we went, two summers ago, Chrissy was pregnant with Aiden.  This time, she’s pregnant with Gavin.  Luckily, we got VIP parking because we pointed out to the attendant...

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Got A Set Of Transformers Animated Happy Meal Toys

Jul 06, 08 Got A Set Of Transformers Animated Happy Meal Toys

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McDonalds has picked up the Transformers promotion this time around. I had mentioned to Chrissy that the new Happy Meal toys were out, and she filed it into her unlimited memory.  We were out shopping today when she casually suggested that we swing by the McDonalds.  I’m thinking that it’s almost lunch time, but I...

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I Got The Nintendo Wii For My Birthday

Jun 01, 08 I Got The Nintendo Wii For My Birthday

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Chrissy got me a “Nintendo Wii” for my birthday, because she’s the best wife in the world. She actually bought it about a month ago, but it’s been in hiding until yesterday. I’ve been keeping busy with “Titan Quest”, so I wasn’t in a hurry to play new games. I should have been, since...

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A Lock Of Aiden’s Hair

May 30, 08 A Lock Of Aiden’s Hair

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Aiden has interesting hair.  It’s blonder than either of his parents’ hair, but straight and fine like his father’s.  Unfortunately, the front of his head was being outgrown by the back of his head. The front just hasn’t filled in entirely, while the back is dominated by a huge tuft that sticks out...

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Bargain Hunting At Garage Sales

May 18, 08 Bargain Hunting At Garage Sales

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Chrissy loves to go to garage sales on Saturday mornings.  We look forward to the good weather because that’s when people pull their junk out the attic to sell it in their driveway.  And if you get there early enough, you’ll get the good stuff before everyone else gets to it. Just like “Black Friday”,...

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Chrissy Goes Back For Her Master’s Degree

May 15, 08 Chrissy Goes Back For Her Master’s Degree

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Chrissy has decided to go back to school for her Master’s Degree in Education.  She has wanted to do this for a while now, and is ready to take the plunge.  She researched and applied for the classes at Concordia University, and luckily they have a meeting center nearby.  But wait, isn’t she due to have a baby in...

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