Vendication...

Maybe you should have run a little harder this year, schmuck, (Cedric Benson, Bears RB). In a similar set of circumstances 5 years ago the Bengals went ahead and gave my boy Jon Kitna his bonus. I do not believe the Bears will be as generous...

Cedric Benson's leg fracture is not as serious as Rex Grossman's similar injury from 2005, that only kept Rex off the field for four months.

On a related note, Benson ended his season just 27 yards shy of a conditional bonus that would have paid him $1.73 million, which is cathartic news for the fantasy owners disappointed by him all season.

Source: Chicago Tribune

The Mist...

Had the opportunity to check this movie out last night with a couple of the fellas. I would rate it as rentable on DVD. Hartsock hit it right on when he said you look at movies differently once you are a Dad, especially in those child-father moments of movies. This will definitely challenge that for any parent.

Rockin' the skully

Funny Reese Story...

Bon was busy in the next room this morning, and a Christmas cd was playing on the stereo in the kitchen. She hears the music stop, some rustling around, and a different cd start playing, nursery rhymes.

She steps into the room and Reese declares, "Momma, I did it!"

She is already gaining on her Mamaw Kathy in terms of technological prowess...

Love you Mom :)

(Hope you all enjoy the new layout)

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Details on the 4 Corners "My Christmas Gift" can be found here...

Staring at December

I am trying to recall all that has happened since my last post.

Turkey Day for one, was a blast, and I enjoyed the second annual 4 Corners Turkey Bowl. The competition was intense and the game ended in a 10-9 shootout.

Bon made a phenomenal meal, and we chilled the rest of the day, putting up the tree and other decorations.

Friday we made a trip up to Dayton to see Reese's Auntie Rie who was in from Philly. We are very much looking forward to the summer when she is back in Dayton for good! We are so happy for her and her impending marriage this fall. Later on that evening we were blessed with the presence of the coolest little man, Blake. Watching the two of them play together is hilarious.

We watched Shrek 3, and I have to tell you, I was less than impressed. It was OK, but it was not up to my Shrek expectations.

Saturday the whirlwind continued as we dropped by Slim Shady's crib, and Jase and I continued on to the OU-Miami game. Mad props to Guido for the hook-up on sideline passes and getting us into the locker room pre-game. I have been extremely spoiled the last few weeks at football games. It was good to have some solo time with Slim and actually have a chance to just rap about life.

Sunday included a powerful message from Ben, and it always seems to be a little more intense when communion is served. They also laid out an awesome plan for Christmas outreach, I will provide more details on this in the near future.

One more week in this course of school and then we are down to the final two classes, it almost does not even feel like it is true.

Another random thought...why does the train that runs near our house have to ring its horn continuously for 3 miles at 6am every Sunday morning?

Strong Weekend

What a weekend, filled with family and friends, including Carleigh's 2nd birthday party.

Reese did really well, and even scored some more Christmas presents yesterday. I feel like I am really slacking on the blog, but there is just not a lot happening right now. I do have some new pics of Reese that I can throw up tonight while Bon is at volleyball. I have a little more homework to do and will be staring at one more week for this course. That will leave the final two...

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I picked up a couple of great CD's last week. Make sure you pick up
Mat Kearney and Shawn McDonald next time you visit Best Buy.

Sitting in a meeting downtown, still enjoying the vibe from last
weekend's Irish experience.

Unreal

There are so many people to thank for this past weekend. Mom, Jase, Amber, Pipes, Guido, Jake, Shelly, etc, etc...

We had an amazing time, and while it was difficult to experience the game in Air Force gear, from the Air Force sideline, I am now an even bigger Notre Dame fan, despite the loss.

The campus is amazing, and everyone from fans to gameday staff were extremely friendly. No one was dropping f-bombs on us or throwing beer cans at us. It was a genuine football game experience.

Top that off with being on the sideline at the end of the game and grabbing a little piece of Notre Dame Stadium to take home with me. I intend to pot this little piece of grass memorabilia and keep it alive.

We also scored some sweet gear afterwards, including a jersey and cheerleader outfit for Reese.

I will try and get the pics downloaded as soon as possible to share.

Despite being 1-9, Go Irish!

RIC Part II

(Do we look alike?)

As promised, it is now time for the Richmond trip recap. I actually made the flight this time! The weekend included Nathan's football game on Saturday, where the Glen Allen Ravens won the West division title thanks to their starting MLB, Mr. Braine. Later that evening, it was an all out war with a five person Monopoly battle. True story, $$$ and I were the first two out, and six year old Garrett went on to win the title. Sunday included some NFL and general schmak talk.

One of the keys to the weekend was the plane trip in both directions. If anyone has anything to share with me, now is the time, I am a big boy. No one sat in my row, on either flight. I swear to you, I was the only person on the entire plane with a row to myself. What is the deal? I know I don't look intimidating, so please help...

Bon and I are heading to South Bend tomorrow morning, there will be a mobile post, get ready...

From the Blackberry

Isn't technology amazing? I am posting this from my new phone. Maybe
this will help me pick back up on frequency.

I will post later about my trip to Richmond and my new complex...

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Is this on?

I found it!

This is my new designated Halloween song, and the video is from one of the funniest movies ever, Back to School.

I am now 31 physically, but have successfully maintained my mental age of 15...

Happy Halloween!

Enjoy your day! I know I will.

Great story for you, Bon and Reese had gone card shopping for me yesterday. Reese picked out a card with a puppy on the front that had those big "googily" plastic eyes. As Reese is holding it, Bon turns to look at something, turns back around and Reese had bitten one of the eyes of the card! Bon quickly retrieved it from the clinches of her jaws.

So this morning, Reese walks up with my birthday card in one hand and the bitten off puppy eye in the other. I love being her Daddy...


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Good morning ladies and gentlemen. We have some downloaded some new pics of Reese, including the one you see here. She has been rocking the pigtails a lot since her hair is growing and getting longer.

Not much new happening, just rocking through the process, this will be a big week. Candy drop, birthday, and traveling this weekend.

I will be in touch if anything exciting happens...

Halloween is near...

While I should be doing homework, I am sitting here chillin', so wanted to throw up a quick post.

Not much really new with us, Reese is growing a ton and I have some sweet new pics to download tomorrow for you all.

It was an interesting day at work, got jobbed by a co-worker, I had kind of forgot what that felt like, but it was a nice reality check that not everyone operates by the same value systems.

Have I mentioned how much we love 4 Corners? Check out the latest event news here:

Halloween Helicopter Candy Drop

On October 31st the biggest party for you and your family is at Four Corners. A huge helicopter candy drop with thousands of dollars in donated prizes, costume contests, giant bouncies, free food and more! It all happens from 4:30 - 7pm on Halloween. Bring friends, family and neighbors to this awesome event in the fields near where we have Sunday services.

Go Tribe!

I suck as fan, the Tribe have been on this great run and I have yet to give them their proper love here on the blog. Heck I have not been a good friend to Heat Stadium lately.

I get to enjoy the game tonight with the biggest BoSox fan I know, Mr. Boston native himself, Squibb. He knows about my "history" and how one day many moons ago we shared an allegiance. He also understands what brought me to this point and respects my affiliation to the Tribe, so we get along swimmingly.

Happy 21st to Reese, (months), she is just 3 months away from the Deuce and making me laugh everyday. She is definitely crafty...

Work stuff is work stuff, 4 Corners is cranking, and 4 and a half months until school is over. This is definitely a sowing period for the furniss^3.

Peace out!

I missed a flight

It did not go down exactly like this, but pretty close...



I wanted to give the awesome pub for 4 Corners its due respect on the blog, so I have delayed posting for a couple of days.

For those of you who have not heard, I was due to fly out Friday morning in C-bus, heading to Richmond to see my main player, S-Braine, or $$$.

Due to a string of events I walked up to the gate at 6:15am, the flight was supposed to leave at 6:30am. So I knew I was a little behind, but still OK. I walk up to the attendant chick and told her I was ready to get on the Richmond flight.

She says, "It has already boarded."

I say, "OK, I still have 15 minutes, can't I get on?"

(Another guy walks up behind me in the same situation)

She walkie-talkies her cohort on the plane and says "I have 2 more for the flight"

Lady B responds, "the door is closed, they cannot get on, they are too late"

Dude who walked up behind me starts blowing venom at them, it was unreal!

I could go on for pages, but the end result was no reimbursement or retribution and I have booked a flight for another weekend.

Good times...

Mad Props to 4 Corners...

Check out a news story video about our church and what we have going on this Sunday here,

And another station picked it up here,

And, this story appeared in the Pulse Journal...

Four Corners Church lead pastor Ben Hodges said a congregation member called him as the church began spreading the word about Sunday's Porn Sunday service. Hodges said the person thanked him for addressing an issue that had contributed to their divorce.

"When you hear something like that," he said, "you realize it's a very big deal. It can be a devastating factor."

The church is one of four in the state, and the only one in the Cincinnati area, to take part in National Porn Sunday this weekend, a nationwide event intended to address a topic normally taboo in the sanctuary.

"I think we've always talked boldly about subjects," said Four Corners life groups and creative pastor Ryan Hartsock. "This is not the first time we've talked about sex."

Hodges and Hartsock said the service will discuss ways pornography affects perceptions of intimacy.

"I think we want to help people understand the problem," said Hodges, who added that Sunday will not include a sermon condemning all sexual activity.

"Most of what people have heard in church is , 'No, no, no,'" he said. "We're saying, 'Yes, with boundaries.'

The other part, is helping people who say, 'What do I do now?'"

The church will have resources ranging from books and software to counseling and support groups for people struggling with pornography or its effects on their families.

Hodges said the goal is not to stop pornography in one day, but rather to help people make sense of the issues surrounding it.

"You can't legislate morality," he said. "We want to help people work it out."

Four Corners Church is located at 7770 West Chester Road. Sunday services are at 10 a.m.

We Are Alive!

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(She is growing up fast ladies and gents)

I am so sorry for the extended break from the blog. Things kind of hit the fan in multiple phases and I just could not find time to write. The three of us are all doing very well, bottom line.

Here are some of the highlights:

• I was transferred at work. Basically another gentlemen and myself were traded for each other. I went to his territory, he went to mine. I believe there may have been cash considerations or a player to be named later traded with him to equal my value... (HA!) It is a very long story, but Bon and I feel good about it, and I think it will help us make some $$$ again. This year has been far less fruitful than year one.
  
• This class is kicking my hind quarters. I keep telling myself, only five more months. It is a lot more difficult to take on-line classes then I thought. I am basically teaching myself, which is not a good thing with this course.
  
• We have a new addition to the family, a Burgundy Belle Maple in the backyard. Guess I can check planting a 10 foot tree off my life list of things to do...
• We have been dealing with some issues in our extended family of life stuff, so please keep them in your prayers
• Notre Dame sucks
• The Bears suck

Now that I feel like I am starting to get some control back over my life, I will be more diligent.

Talk with you all soon,

The Heat