It's been 8 years

What would I say if she were here now? What would be the right thing to say if she were here now? Hard to say really but all that comes to mind is "I Love You" very ordinary but very truthful. Eight years ago on a very hot summer day, like it is today, I married the most beautiful women in the world and she became my wife. She really became my wife the first time we held hands on our first date. When our hands touched it was as if nothing else mattered and all would be peaceful and grand from this moment forward. So what would I say if she were here again now in this moment? Many things run through my mind as to what I would say. I could say thank you for being my bride and putting up with all that my personality has to offer. I could also say thank you for bearing our two beautiful sons who have become the other loves of my life. I could even say thank you for being the wonderful women that you became and sharing your life with me through the good times and the not so good times. But the truth is that I love you and no other more appropriate words come to my mind to say to you if you were here. It is really strange that these types of thoughts seem to only come to ones sense once that person you care for so deeply are not around to hear them. I would love to say these things to her now but it is not possible but maybe if I wish hard enough she will hear them anyway. Eight years seems to go by so fast but yet in my mind seems like all my life as the time we spent together is all that really seems to matter now. I wish to have many more years with the love of my life and I shall as she is sleeping upstairs and tomorrow is another day with the love of my life. Happy Anniversary honey I love you more then you know or able to show.

A good visit

Our newest niece is on her way home today and it was fun to see her and attend her baptism last Saturday. She is 3weeks older then our Josh but the genes are doing there part for Josh is much larger. It is Filipino culture to pierce her ears shortly after she was born so now she has pretty diamond earrings or so it seems to me. Her is a pic of our boys and her before they left.

4 month check-up

Joshua had his 4 month check up today and he weighed in at a whopping 18.4 pounds and a head measurement of 17+ centimeters. The nurse had to check his melon twice as she was sure she miss read it. Anyway he is in good health and received his 4 shoots in the thigh and one oral vaccine. For those of you that know Josh he is by no means skinny so lots of places for a shot and or shots. His next appointment will be for 6 months along with Alex's 3yr appointment. Were has the time gone!

Back home

We had a great trip to the great north despite the pain of traveling with young ones. Our flight was nice and uneventful but no matter how hard we try we always seem to bring things we didn't need or use. My family too seemed good despite losing a great aunt in my case. I also was able to see some distant relatives that I had not seen in some time. Its funny how funerals bring all of us together but rarely do we get together other wise. I don't know why we don't have some kind of family reunion but maybe some time before we all crock. Its good to get home after a bit of a vacation and get back into our routines. Alex missed his toys and I think Josh missed his little bed. I know I missed our home as this place we live is just unmatchable in feeling and comfort. Here is a choice pic of our trip.

Trip woe's

Tomorrow we are going on a family vacation/funeral for my great aunt. We haven't been away from the house with the kids since Josh was born and before that over a year ago with Alex. I love to go places and get away but taking the kiddos is always such a hassle. You not only have to pack for you but also them at their wee age. I tend to over pack and want to be totally prepared but that often works out to to much fricking shait to bring. Also the added worry of having the right things on hand at the right times during the trip like toys, jucy juices, diapers and wipes, wet-ones, wifes milk, extra change of clothes, joshes Nuk, ect. ect and on and on it goes. Before I had children I never understood why packing with kids was so much more work and worry but now I know. oh joy! I did get Alex some new portable Thomas the Train goodies so that will help keep him occupied for the trip. I would love to get away on my own for a weekend but then again where is the fun in that? See you people on the other side.

AT&T National Golf

I am or better yet was a pretty good golfer back in the day but lately with wife and kids and other money draining endeavors I rarely get to play anymore. My wife and I are big Tiger Woods fans and also really like Phil Mickelson so we decided to go the the new tournament at Congressional Country Club for the pro am last Wednesday the 4th of July. We got to see our favorite players and soak up some quality family time with our young ones. And yes you did read right we took our 2yr old and 3month old to the tournament. It was harder then we thought and you would think by now we would know this before hand but alas no. My wife had never been to a golf tournament so this was new to her and she quickly relized that we would be walking quite a bit. Despite the added baggage of our two adorable sons we had a great time but next year I think we will go solo and leave the kiddos at the in laws. Here is a pic of Alex and I with the tenth hole in the background.