Nov 27 2007
Emily and I took a trip to St. Louis for Thanksgiving this year. My sister and brother were both in town as well. I didn’t bring a heavy enough jacket with me and now I’m fighting a nasty cold….so now I am going to bed and I will post photos and a run-down of turkey day at a time in the very near future.
Nov 03 2007
My mom came over this morning and we painted Little Sean’s nursery. Turns out that the best color that we could pick was the same one that we painted the upstairs bathroom and laundry room. It was a beautiful and breezy day, so we were able to shut the door to the room and open the windows all the way, and weren’t bothered at all by paint smells. 🙂
The room turned out great. We did two coats and scraped by with just enough paint. Click on the picture below to see how our day went!
Sep 27 2007
Only a few people have cast their votes for the gender of the baby. We’re hoping to find out on 10/16/07!
So far, the votes include:
BOY: Paul, Philip, Ashley
GIRL: Emily, Ruth
Come on grandparents, family and friends! Only a little over 2 weeks left! Vote Vote Vote!
Sep 23 2007
I was talking to a friend at work the other day about the 20 week ultrasound. She said that she videotaped hers so she could put it online. I called my doctor, and he said he doesn’t have a problem with us taping it. So…we’re going to videotape the entire ultrasound and put it on our youtube page so everyone can see it, plus we should find out what the sex is, so that’ll be an extra perk! We can’t wait! Hopefully this will be a really cool thing we can share with family and friends!
*Remember to cast your vote for “boy” or “girl” under the post “let the games begin!”
-ec
Sep 19 2007
So again, I’m copying posts/pictures from Brian and Ashley’s page, but who cares? I want to spread the news too! 🙂
My brother Brian is officially a Comair First Officer as of yesterday! His first flight, actually flying the jet, with people in it (eep!) is Monday! He’s doing observation flights until then. Check out the details on Brian and Ashley’s webpage, and pictures as well by clicking below. Watch out skies, here he comes!
-ec
Sep 13 2007
Quite a bit actually. Last weekend I was up in Cleveland for my best friend’s wedding. Congrats to Jason and Cindy! I was best man in the wedding and had a blast. Have you ever been toa wedding where Elvis makes an appearance? I didn’t think so 🙂
The following Monday, I went to the Bengals/Ravens game with Jim. I’ve only been to one other NFL game, and that was last year when I got to sit in Jeff Ruby’s box with Philip. This experience was completely different. In the box seats, it was like sitting in someone’s media room with a huge TV.  In the seats – now that totally makes the game! If I get to go to another one, It’d be fun to do some tailgating before hand. Thanks Jim!
Know anyone needing an SUV? I’m trying to sell the Durango to get into something a little German – an older model GTI or Jetta VR6.Â
I actually don’t have anything planned this weekend, which is nice. Been a little too busy lately. May be able to get some stuff done around the house and go to Trinity.
–pc
Aug 09 2007
Its 2:15pm and 4 years ago, right now, I was scrambling around my house getting tuxedo stuff together. Four years ago today, there were a bunch of guys at my house swapping tuxedo pants, shoes, and shirts trying to figure out who was wearing who’s clothing. Four years ago today, there was a beautiful woman fitting into a white gown, smelling some purple and white flowers. Four years ago today, there were 150 of our closest friends and family gathering in a church.
Four years ago today, I married my college sweetheart, Emily. Talk about making smart decisions in life 🙂 Since that day, we have lived in two houses (plus a surrogate third floor dwelling of the Taliaferro house), been on two Caribbean Cruises, traveled to Seattle, New York, New Orleans, and St. Louis. We’ve watched her brother Brian get married, and helped Philip learn to drive. We’ve been on vacations with family, including my brother Sean, watched my sister graduate from college and then her double masters program. And now, we are planning for our first child!
When you get into a long term relationship with someone, you may often wonder “Do I know what I’m getting myself into?”. (It was actually a question oft asked by Emily when I was going to meet her family for the first time. And yes, Phil, Love is a many splendored thing). But do I yet know what I am getting myself into? No, you never really know. Things can go completely wrong, can be boring, or as I have found, can be really exciting and enjoyable when you find the right person.
4 years … and while I may reminisce, I will never look back. Happy Anniversary Emily! I love you!
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Jul 26 2007
Getting restless with the website. Its been online in this format since at least December 2005. Those that know me well, know that I get restless after 2 or 3 years of the same old same old 🙂 Maybe that explains my car “habit” (time for a change about now isn’t it?). I guess it goes back to my military childhood of moving every two to three years.
Anyway, I’m thinking its about time for a theme change on the old blog. Of course I haven’t mentioned it to Emily yet 🙂 This all came about after doing some work on Heather and Ashley‘s blogs. I think I am still using an older version of the blog software, so it would have to be upgraded to the 2.x version to work with many new formats and layouts. So keep your eyes peeled, there may be some new changes afoot.
On an unrelated note, my Dad is doing really well. His recent trip to the oncologist brought back some very positive feedback on his treatment. At 42% reduction in the tumor size and a significant reduction in the [stuff] they measure for cancer in the blood. As Mom says, he is a poster boy for his current treatment plan 🙂 Their website is listed on the links to the right of the website.
Emily and I will be going to New York for the first weekend in August. We’ll be visiting her dad and stepmom and spending some time at Diana’s cabin. Maybe I can finally watch a movie in the home theater room that I designed and installed? (and never got to have fun with!)
My brother is taking the Motorcycle Safety Course up in Seattle this weekend. I think everyone should take this class. Heck, even if you don’t plan on getting your two wheel note on your ID, I encourage anyone to take it. Could save the lives of many of us on two wheels. Plus you will learn the thrill of riding a motorcycle. Its truly a freeing feeling.
Guess I should go to bed now as work draws near.
-pc
Jul 23 2007
Paul’s been doing all the posting lately, but that’s mostly because I’ve been saving up for mine. As you can tell from the picture below (or because we’ve already told you), we’re pregnant!! We are 8 weeks along; due March 5, 2008. We found out on June 23, and have kept it a secret until now. It was the hardest secret we’ve ever had to keep.
We had our first ultrasound on July 9 at 5 weeks, 5 days. The baby was 2.6mm. My doctor was a little concerned though because the heartbeat was in the low-normal range. I had to go for a 2nd ultrasound this morning, and everything checked out perfect. The baby has grown to 15.4mm and the heartbeat was 163bpm. Everything was perfect and it had grown by leaps and bounds, so we decided it was time to tell everyone. We of course called parents, and siblings and are in the process of telling people at our work and our friends. We figure that within a week most will know either from us or from reading this 🙂
I’ve been pretty sick the last 1.5 weeks. I get really nauseous if I don’t eat every hour and a half. Food is very unappetizing to me, but I have to keep eating anyhow. Paul has really stepped up (thanks for raising a great one Lary & Narni!) with cooking, shopping, housework, and pet care. I couldn’t ask for a better husband, especially when I feel so yucky.
Check out the picture below, and click on it to see the rest of them. We’ll keep updating as time goes on!
Jun 04 2007
My big brother Brian got married to Ashley this past weekend! Congratulations!
It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony. We had a great time this weekend spending time with friends and family, but it was a busy one.
The weekend started off with a bridesmaids’ dinner on Thursday night at Triple Crown Country Club. It was a very nice gesture, and a time when the bridesmaids, Ashley and ‘the mom’s’ could get together, share stories (which made us all cry), and relax a bit before the big events started. It was a great start to the weekend!
Friday was the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner was at The Waterfront restaurant. It was beautiful as well.
All the girls spent time at The Hilton getting ready, doing our hair, sharing laughs and eating lunch. While we were getting ready, Brian showed his romantic side. Ashley kept getting deliveries of two roses tied together with a red ribbon, along with a card every 1/2 hour. Each card had 1-2 sentences telling “their story” written by Brian. It was so romantic and sweet, we were all in tears each time one arrived at the door!
The girls went to Covington along the river to take pictures before the ceremony, and actually ended up running into the guys’ limo! Luckily they saw us before Brian did and ducked him down so he wouldn’t see us or Ashley! A close call! We found it really funny, that of all places to go in Northern KY for pictures, we all chose the same place!
The ceremony was just gorgeous. We were all trying to hold it together, but one look at Brian’s face made all the girls start bawling. You could tell that we was so ready to see his bride!! The funniest part of the whole night was right when after all the bridal party walked down the aisle, and they closed the doors in the back of the church so Ash and her dad could get ready to come down the aisle. Right after they closed the doors, Brian walked down the steps from the altar and starting heading down the aisle. Everyone in the church (including the bridal party) had the resounding reaction of “what is he doing?! Is he leaving? Is he going to get her? What is he doing?!” He walked all the way down the aisle to the very back row, picked up a box, opened it, and slowly and carefully, starting sprinkling pink and red rose petals on the aisle runner for his bride. He sprinkled them all the way up the aisle to the steps of the altar, put the box down, then got back into his place. Let me tell you, there wasn’t a dry eye in the place! It was the most romantic and sweet gesture that any of us had ever seen. After that, Ash and her dad walked down the aisle, and the night began.
Who knew my brother was such a romantic. 🙂
I have a link to some pictures that Heather (one of the bridesmaids) and her husband took throughout the weekend. Sarah (Ashley’s step-mom) has some too, but I’m waiting on the link from her.
Check out the pictures below; we’re so glad we have some now so we don’t have to wait for the photographer!
-ec
