Christian's First Haircut

I gave in and let Chris have his way. I let my mom cut Christian hair. My mom, Greg, and Chris thinks it looks a lot better. I just miss the cute tight curls. He still looks really cute. We are going to try to have family pictures done this next week. I hope it will work out and turn out cute.

Needless to say, Christian didn't like his haircut. Chris is sure happy that I gave in and let it happen.

All Boy!!!

Christian has been really into balls. He loves to bounce his ping pong ball across the coffee table to me. Here are some cute pictures with different balls.

Christian showing off his ping pong skills.

Christian's uncle Greg was nice to let him play with his basketball. Greg hopes that Christian will someday be in the NBA. Greg is trying to teach Christian at a young age.

Christian has been pulling this face lately. I think it is so funny. Christian's dad hopes that he will play football or wrestle. Chris has been telling me that we will teach Christian wrestling first and then let him choose between basketball or wrestling when he gets old enough to make that decision.

Christian is getting so big. I am amaze how fast they grow. Next month he will be a year old. It's crazy to think, it has almost been a years since we went to Alabama to adopt Christian.

Christian and his Grandpa playing ball before bedtime.

Greg and Christian playing football.

Tagged

This is my fourth picture from my fourth folder. This is a picture of my cute nephews: Kaden and Jacob. This picture was taken at Discover Gateway children Museum. Cheree and her Children were so nice to invite us to come. Christian had a lot of fun. Tag to whoever wants to be tagged.

Catching Up

I haven't posted for sometime now. There are a few exciting events of late worthy of mentioning. During October I passed Microsoft 70-291 in the MCSA/MCSE series of exams. I failed on my first attempt and then passed with the bare minimum score of 700/1000. I am surprised at myself that I didn't my passing sooner, but maybe this stems from knowing I need to pass three other Microsoft Exams before the end of the year. I think I bit off more than I could chew. Nevertheless, I am going to do my best to get the most done that I can before the semester ends. After submitting some of my Comptia Exam scores to Microsoft, I achieved the status of MCSA with an emphasis in Security. This sounds like quite an accomplishment but really it doesn't mean a whole lot until I have worked in the IT industry and have some experience to back it up. I really find it hilarious when individuals participating in online forums and message boards put A+ or MCSE after their name, like they are a MD, CPA of whatever. I don't want to downplay IT certification or my own success, but just because someone can pass a test does not mean they really know how to solve real world problems and show creditability and dependability in the work place. Certification does, however, demonstrate your interest and willingness to study and learn technology.

On to another matter: table tennis. I have played more of this game than I should of late and have developed such a love for this game. Last weekend, I played in a tournament and finished in the top 4 of my division of about 9 participants. I played in the D division, but there were six divisions in all: Open, A, B, C, D, E. There were a lot of people there. In my initial pool there were only 4 players. My first match I played an oriental girl named Javza. I played her last year at the same tournament and lost. I lost to her again this year 3 games to 1(you play to 11 points and have to win by two). After losing, I watched another guy in our pool, Ryan, defeat Javza so I figured that I was going to be out really quick. I played a teenage kid also in our pool and won easily 3 games to zero. I then played Ryan. Our game was little later in the morning and I felt more warmed up, so my shots started to land. I got out to an early lead in the first game and never looked back. I won 3-0. I was happy to get to play another game in the top four. I next played an old gentlemen named Merrill. He is really good and has a lot of tricks up his sleeve even though he doesn't move as fast as some of the younger people. I played my best an got some good shots in but ended up losing 3-1. I think it is funny, I lost to a woman and a senior citizen. In the final four there was also a youngster who is only 12. The diversity in table tennis is really amazing to me.

Climbing Christian

Christian has started to climb on his gate, much to our dismay. I really wish that he hadn't figured this out. I now have to watch him when he gets close to the gate. The worst is when he sees me or Chris at the bottom of the stairs. Then he tries to climb over the gate to get to us.

Christian learned how to climb the stairs at his Grandma's house. Its funny because I guess he likes to show off at both of his Grandma's houses because that is were Christian has learned to crawl, walk, and climb. He is a cute little show off.

I love him to death. He keeps me busy during the day. Christian's new favorite game is for me to put his ping pong ball in my mouth and spit it out and he has to go get it.

8 Movies We like to watch...
1. August Rush
2. We are Marshall
3. Martian Child
4. Miracle
5. Akeelah and the Bee
6. Father of the Bride
7. Newsies
8. Land Before Time


8 Restaurants We Like...
1. Joe's Crab Shack
2. Papa John's
3. Pizza Hut
4. Ixtapa
5. Applebee's
6. Wendy's
7. La Villa
8. Sizzler(Steven, would you like to come?)

8 Things that happened yesterday...
1. Went to a Table Tennis tournament
2. Went to my parents house
3. Played with Christian
4. Checked my email
5. Got Christian to bed
6. Went to a wedding reception
7. Went and got in trouble with one of my old roommates.
8. Read The New Moon

8 things We are looking forward to...
1. Getting Pregnant
2. Having Chris done with School
3. Adopting another child
4. Fencing our yard
5. A bigger house
6. A newer car for Chris
7. Going on a vacation as a family
8. Christian getting his first haircut (Chris only)

8 things on our wish list...
1. We want a new floor coverings in kitchen and dinning room
2. We want to have a fence
3. We want to go on a Vacation with just Chris and myself
4. We want to be out of debt
5. We want more food storage
6. More storage space in our house
7. Be able help people less fortunate than ourselves
8. Eternal Life

Halloween Fun

On October 28, our ward had a Trunk or Treat. Christian just had fun walking around. He wanted to be independent in walking on the cement. It made me so nervous because Christian still falls often. Once we went in side, I let him walk on his own. It was so cute to see him walking along in his tiger costume.


On Halloween day, Chris' work had a Trick o Treating event. I decided that we would go because everyone at Chris' work things Christian is so cute.

Christian fell down and so did his trick or treat bucket. He decided to help himself while he was on the ground.

While chewing on the wrapper, Christian bit a hole in the wrapper. Christian got his first taste of Chocolate. Chris had to get right back to work but I wanted to get one more picture of him holding Christian.

I was happy that I was able to get this picture of Christian. It is hard to capture a smile on Christian face.

Christian and my mom on the front porch.

My niece Ashley with my mom.

My niece Analiese with my mom.

My niece Camille and my mom

Our future little piano player. Christian decided to play us a Halloween song.