Tell Me a Story

I thought this was a cute picture because it looks like k is talking to her daddy. However, usually it is D who does the talking, including a recent bedtime story involving truffle hunting and Bobby Flay!

D's Health Update

I had a physical in September of 2006, just after my half-marathon. I was healthy with good blood pressure and heart rate and no diabetes. However, my cholesterol was high. Just above the borderline high range. Well I got it checked today at Long's Drugs and my cholesterol dropped 33 points. So now I am in the low range of the borderline high level. In 3 months I would like to drop it to below the borderline high range.

In addition to the fiber supplements, I am going to add fish oil to my diet.

5 Weeks

Yesterday, k had her first "play date". A couple of my friends came over for lunch, and one of them brought her three month old. Right when our food came, both babies wanted to eat too! I think k enjoyed seeing some new faces.


This is a sling that my mom made for us. k is just about the perfect size for it right now, so I'm trying to use it before she gets too big.

Happy 1 Month Birthday!

Today k made her debut at church. The congregation sang the "Welcome Song" to her, although she was asleep at the time. I guess we'll be sitting in the back room, with the other babies, for a while.

Tonight we had dinner at my parents' place. D wore his Indiana sweatshirt to watch the Colts play. I guess he'll have to wear it on Superbowl Sunday as well.

Restaurant List

Below is a list of my favorite restaurants. Please click on picture to see list.

4 Weeks

Today is k's 4 week birthday. I guess she's not technically one month old until Sunday. Here she is on her changing pad, looking kind of scared.

D's Deep Thoughts

Being a new parent it is easy to look ahead. I have heard that after the first three months it gets easier since they cry less. And also it is nice when they turn one since they are much stronger by then. And according to my mother-in-law at 16 months because they are really cute then.

However, God has taught me something important this week. In BSF we are looking at Ch 8 of Romans. According to BSF it is arguably the best chapter in the Bible. Romans 8:28 says that "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good, for those who love God; for those who are called according to His purpose."

At times I find myself looking ahead as well mainly because I like to have control over my life. And when you have a newborn it changes things. I can't always run at a certain time, or even if I did I might not have gotten the sleep I wanted. In addition, there are more concerns and responsibilities (usually not what a guy wants). However, studying this verse gives me comfort that in all situations God will cause me to grow more in the likeness of His Son. Parenting can add some wrinkles in one's life, but this will allow one opportunities to grow and produce spiritual fruit e.g. patience. I have learned to enjoy the time I get to spend with k now despite her cries. I love it when she is peaceful and she looks at me. But also I enjoy it when she cries and I get to use my fake Italian accent to try to calm her down.