1 Month Today

I can't believe it, one month has already gone by. Jenna's twin brother and his wife had their second boy 12 days after us, so we went down to see them the day after he was born. It's funny that Kaden and Israel are 12 days apart, just like Kaelyn and Emry are 12 days apart also. I can tell that time is going to fly and before we know it our third child will be here. Yes, that's right, I said third child. It will just be awhile before we have the next one. Merry Christmas everyone.

Kaden is Here!!

Kaden Scott Gaskill was born yesterday at 9:22 a.m., he weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. Jenna had him by C-Section, so we had to be at the hospital by 6 a.m. to get her prepped for surgery. Once she got into the delivery room at 9 a.m. it didn't take much time at all for them to deliver Kaden. It was such a great gift, to have a happy and health baby to come home on Thanksgiving Day.

Monex

The Monex Deposit Company allows people to purchase silver, gold and other precious metals and coins for immediate personal deliver or for convenient storage. It's a great thing for those interested in investing and now is the time to do it, especially with silver from what I have heard and read. Having been around for over 30 years, Monex companies is known as America's leader when it comes to the investment of gold, silver and precious metals. If you're interested in learning more about investing with monex, you can visit their website for more information. I'm sure glad I did. This is the place I wanna work with for sure.

Coming Soon

We have quite the busy month. I can't believe October is half over already! Between my wife's birthday, my daughter's birthday, Halloween and other commitments we don't have a lot of free time. I guess it will make the baby's arrival date come that much sooner...but we need to find some time and get some things done too. We have a baby room to paint and other things to get ready. My wife is nesting besides so she's really stressing out. This pregnancy has just gone a lot faster and it feels like we're crunched for time now.

Cold

Ugh...it's no fun not feeling well. We have been getting some really cold weather and it's been raining a lot. Unfortunately with my job I'm outside a lot so I've caught a cold/cough that I've now passed to my wife and daughter too. No fun! I just don't like this weather and can't believe we're having such cold temps in September. Where did the warmer temps go?!? I hope this isn't a sign of a long winter ahead, that would not be good at all. I also hope I get over this cold soon. I'm miserable.

Karisma Hotels

I don't know about you, but here where we live, the weather sure hasn't been feeling like summer lately. Usually August is the hottest month of the year, but so far it's felt more like Fall than anything else. I guess the lack of warmth over the past few months has me itching to take a family vacation somewhere beautiful and warm! I'm looking into taking the family to Karisma Hotels. They are located on the beaches of the Mexican riviera Maya and sound amazing! They offer a gourmet-inclusive concept, elite service and many forms of entertainment and accommodations. It sounds like a perfect way to wrap up the summer and have some relaxing time with the ones I love. I sure hope it works out...as this would be a much needed vacation for us all.

My Birthday

Today is my 27th birthday! I have to admit that I don't feel much older....I guess that is what happens after a certain point. I was a little bummed that I had to work all day on my birthday, not to mention that it was a VERY long day for me besides. It was nice to come home to my wife and daughter though...they always make everyday better. :) I walked in the door and Kaelyn handed me my birthday card and said "happy birthday daddy" and "i love you"...melted my heart!

What's with this weather?!

It sure doesn't feel like August here in Minnesota. It feels more like October with the cool weather we've been having. Looking back over the past few months we really didn't have much of a summer at all. It felt more like Fall much of the time. It's kind of a bummer. Here in the midwest we look forward to summer because most of our months consist of bitter cold and snow. Hopefully the snow will hold off a while, because we're definitely not ready for that yet. No way!

Capella University

Getting an online degree is such a wonderful option these days!! Many can do so right from home while still having a full time job! I've often considered doing this. If I ever do, I would definitely look into Capella University. They a fully accredited online university that is a provider of master's and PhD degrees for working adults. They have recently released their latest Inside Online Education podcast. It features Beverly Enns, who is Capella's faculty chair for reading/literacy. She discusses Capella's status as the only online university of offering a master's degree with a state-approved specialization in reading and literacy. This is something many people will probably jump at!
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Junk Mail

Do you ever get tired of junk mail!?! I know I do!! I can't go a whole day even without checking my e-mail only to have the whole inbox full of e-mails I don't care about. The thing is...I have a junk mail filter and that fills up too. It just doesn't catch everything. I don't know how people even get my e-mail address...but I'm so tired of it being used to solicit stupid things! If anyone has a good way to stop all of these e-mails from flooding in, please let me know. I've tried switching e-mails, but it only gives my inbox peace for a short time...then it starts all over again!

Ughh....

In looking for food to eat last night for supper, I have come to the realization that we really need some groceries. I don't want to get a lot...but we definitely need the necessities. Unfortunately I think I am going to have to go out tonight and get them because I really hate getting them on weekends...the crowds are just unbelievable!! I really don't want to, but I guess I don't really have a choice. When you need food, you need food. We can only deal with empty cupboards for so long. I think I will just go on my own, that way Jen can stay with kaelyn and get her to bed on time.

Allegro Medical

Allegro Medical began in 1996 and has been growing ever since to now include over 1 million customers! They are one of the largest and most advanced independently owned retailers of life enhancing products in the United Sates. Since launching their site and only carrying medical equipment and home health care supplies they have now expanded to include products like...Exercise & Fitness Equipment, Nutritional Dietary Supplements, Maternity/Baby Supplies and Outdoor Gear. Their website is very user friendly and makes it easy for anyone to find what they're looking for. Even though they have 55,000 products offered there, they have them conveniently located under 50 categories and hundreds of sub categories.

Daughters are Special

I love how our little girl goes to bed so well for naps and at night time. She is wonderful! Jen has gotten her on such a great routine. She taught her from the time she was really little how to put herself to sleep. Now...we can just lay her down and she'll fall fast asleep and sleep until the morning. I enjoy putting her to bed because she's so cuddly and loves to give kisses. She's definitely a Daddy's Girl! :)

Fast Week

Where do the weeks go? I can't believe that I'm already done with over half my work week. It hardly seems possible. There are sometimes when I want time to go by quickly, but other times for it to go slowly. I guess I'm glad the work week is going fast..just as long as the weekend is slow and relaxing. Usually it's the opposite, so we'll see how it goes. At any rate, I'm glad it's almost thursday and hopes the rest of the work week continues to go by this quickly. I think it should as I have a great deal of things to do between now and the weekend.

Vacation

Karisma Hotels are located on the white sand beaches of the Mexican Riviera Maya and are thought to be absolutely beautiful. I've been searching for a great family vacation spot for us....and this may just be what we've been wanting. They have a gourmet-inclusive concept designed for those who love food. They also over an elite level of snap-to service and accommodations unlike anywhere else. I mean...who wouldn't want swim-up rooms and beach butlers, right!? It's so great to think that you could have a relaxing vacation like this all fro one price. I know that it's just what we are needing in a vacation and look forward to sharing it with Jen. I'm sure she'll think it's as good of an idea as I do!

I hate Aphids!

For many of your readers, you are saying what in the heck is an Aphid. Well let me tell you, an Aphid is an insect that feeds on Soybean plants. As an Agronomist, this is not a good thing. By feeding on the plant, not only do they open it up for diseases to get in, but the also multiple and eat the many reason we grow Soybeans, the soybeans. So over the past couple of days, I have spend many hours walking bean fields looking for the little buggers. Boy is that a boring job.

So Stressed!

I can honestly say that I have never been so overwhelmed with work in my life. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but there aspects of it that I could really do with out. In my current position I cover three locations in my territory as a sales agronomist, which is over 100 customers. There are days that I feel I'm being pulled in multiple directions because of each location needing for me to help them. There are so many things that I would like to be doing, but it seems that there is always something that comes up and fills my day. I need a vacation to get away from it all.

PowerOptions

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Yeah Puckerbrush!

This weekend we'll be spending in Forest City for a couple of reasons. First is my wife's dad's birthday, then the Puckerbrush celebration. Puckerbrush is a town celebration that happens every year, and we like to at least attend the parade. Our daughter is almost 2 and we can't wait to see her running out to pick up candy. It will be a nice weekend to spend with all of Jenna's family.

Back in Iowa

Today we spent the day moving my brother-in-law and his family back from Texas. They are moving back to Iowa after living in Texas for the past 4 years. Luckily it was raining all day today so we don't feel like we were missing out on much, not being outside. It's nice having family, that has a son that is the same age as our daughter, living so close. I hope that we have the opportunity to spend lots of time with them.

Monex

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Outside

It's been very warm here lately, but we have also been getting a lot of rain! That makes it hard to actually enjoy the warm weather. I hope that one of these days we actually have a nice day where we can actually be outside. Kaelyn loves the pool...so if it's nice this weekend we may take her. It seems lately like we've been getting about one nice day a week...so hopefully that will land on the weekend when I'm home.

Changes

We've been talking for quite some time about getting Kaelyn in a big girl bed...so i think we'll set it up this weekend. Her bedding and bed rails came this week....so now we just have to get it all together. We'd love for her to be transitioned by the time the new baby comes. Then next will be potty training. Fun, Fun! :) She's really a good little girl...I'm sure she'll do well with all the changes. The pacifier is probably going to be the hardest change for her.

Anniversary Gift

Holsted Jewelers is a company that has been around for many years. They offer designed jewelry, gifts and other accessories to millions of satisfied customers throughout the world. From what I've learned, I think the reason are so happy with Holsted Jewelers is not only because they want to do their very best for their customers, but they also want to offer the best quality products that are both affordable and fashionable. I know Jen would love jewelry offered here because it's one of a kind and won't be found in any other store. Definitely something to consider with our Anniversary right around the corner.

Pro Golfer's are Amazing

I find it completely amazing that Pro Golfer's can be over a 150 yards out and land the ball this close to the hole. It's not just one of them, but as you can see all three of them landed within 10 feet of the cup. It would be cool to spend time with one of those guys in hopes that you could pick up some tricks of the trade. They are truly amazing!

Jealousy and Envy

Both Jenna and I are jealous and envy both her parent's and brothers. They are spending the whole week on the East Coast visiting New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. We would give anything to be able to get away for a week, but with me starting a new job within the last year, and having Kaelyn being so young it makes it really tough to get away. So enough we'll be able to and the wait will be worth it.

Resource for Brides and Grooms

Wedding planning is a lot of fun, but there's also a lot of time and effort that goes into it. I remember this from helping plan our own wedding. It would have been great if we had known about The Knot Wedding Shot and their top quality supplies like wedding cameras, unique personalized wedding favors and ring pillows. I would have loved to have been able to to go to one place for our personalized gifts needs. They really do have a lot to offer. I know Jen would have really appreciated this as well. Anyone who is in the process of planning a wedding should definitely check this out. What a great resource for brides and grooms - to - be.

Dogsitting

For the past week we have been dogsitting my wife's parent's dog. Zoe is a really good girl. She is pretty obedient and is really sweet. At first she was a little jealous of Kaelyn, our daughter, but over time she has gotten more use to her being around. She will go up to her and sniff her...and lick her too. Kaelyn really likes Zoe as well. She smiles whenever she comes around. It's been fun having Zoe around...but I'm sure she's getting homesick and will be happy to see her "mommy" and "daddy".:)

Have Faith

Isn't it great that we can always count on the Lord to be there for us?! I am constantly trying to grow in my daily walk with Him, and from what I've learned...He is there for us in the good times and bad. I don't just turn to him when I need help or comfort...he's my best friend...the one I can count on always!! Lately we've been looking to sell our house and buy something closer to where I work, and without the Lord in my life I don't know how I would get through them or handle them. Knowing Him on a personal level has helped me handle things in a better way and has given me the Faith that everything will work out. My life is in His hands!

Paintball

Paintball is a sport I've never really gotten into, but I was just telling jenna and it would be fun to try. She was asking me what kinds of things I would need to get started (maybe for Father's Day??), so I went onto the ZephyrPaintball.com website and browsed through all their paintball gear. Everything is offered there including ego paintball guns, goggles, hoppers and a paintball starter package. They have very low prices and free shipping on many of their items. I gave her a few ideas and told her she could pick from any of the names they carry like Dye, Invert, Kingman Spyder, Tippmann, PMI, Empire, and more. I'm excited to have found such a great site and hope that she finds some things to get.

Landscaping

Recently we did some landscaping around our house. We kept it pretty simple, as this is what we like best. So far the plants and flowers all seem to be doing very well! I am surprised, as Jen nor I have green thumbs so to speak. They're all growing very well though, and have really added to the "curb appeal" of our house. At some point we would like to add some more rock to the front of the house and get rid of a HUGE tree in our front yard...but so far it's looking really nice!

My Little Girl

My little girl is going to be 20 months soon! Can you believe it?!? Wow...where does the time go?! It's crazy how quickly the time has gone, and how much she has changed in under 2 year's time. Every day she is doing something new and I love to watch. She recently has been talking more and more, sounding out words we say. It wasn't that long ago that she was just learning to say Mama and Dadda...and now she's saying Mommy and Daddy. Wow!! Next she'll be saying complete sentences probably...then we'll be wishing she wouldn't talk so much.haha

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Wishing for a Vacation

Jen and I could really use a nice vacation sometime soon. We keep saying how nice it would be just to get away for a while...me her and Kaelyn. I don't know that it will happen this summer, but dreaming about it is always fun! I think we would just like to get away from the stress of work and of life. It would be nice just to get away and relax in the nice warm sun. I hope we can do it sometime soon...it would be good for all of us!

Telemarketers

Do you ever get tired of all the telemarketing calls?? My wife is a stay at home mom, and each night when i get home from work, she tells me that the phone simply rings off the hook. Yesterday she actually showed me all the calls her cell phone even received.....10 calls that were from telemarketers. She has stopped answering them because she doesn't have the time. It's frustrating because all of our numbers are on DO NOT CALL Lists, but they still call. Does anyone else have this problem?

Monex Deposit Company

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Hurry Up and Wait

The past few weeks have been very crazy with all of the buying and selling of houses. 2 weeks ago our Realtor brought to our attention that we might want to consider putting a bid in on a house that we like, because there was another couple that was going to do the same. So we did, it took us a week to come to terms on the offer but we did it. During this time someone had but in an offer on our house, that we are selling, as well. They had terms that they wanted to close at the end of May, so we had plans that we would close at the end of May. We countered their offer and they said that they would like to have a contractor go through our house before the except our offer. So we were thinking, "Great! What a quick and painless sell." But the next day we came to find out that they had closed all talks about our house. So now we have a house that we have bought, subject to the sale of ours, and now we have to sit and wait. Anyone looking for a house in Albert Lea, MN?

I don't Understand Farmers

For the life of me I don't understand the way farmers think. Last weekend it rained over 2 inches, which means that no one did any field work all week long. So you think that they would have time to plan out what they want to do when the fields are fit again. Well yesterday was the perfect example of how they don't plan anything at all. A farmer walks in yesterday at 10:30 in the morning saying that he wanted to put in the corn plot for one of my locations, and he wanted to do it at 1:30 that afternoon. Well I wasn't even working yesterday and had to canel all my plans for that day because this farmer decided that he wanted to plant. For the life of me I can't understand how that came to be a last minute decision.

Karisma

I have been doing some search and have decided it's the perfect time of year to take a vacation some place warm. In doing some research, I think that Karisma is definitely my first choice! Karisma Hotels are a collection of properties located on the beaches of the Mexican Riviera Maya. They offer a unique gourmet inclusive concept, great for those who love food. The resort also offers fantastic services and luxurious accommodations. Between the bar swings, beach beds and swim up rooms....I must say that this is a vacation perfect for many. Check it out for more all inclusive vacation packages information on the Karisma website today.

Relaxing Day

I've had a nice relaxing day today. Jen had a bridal shower to go to with her mom....so I have been watching some golf on tv and just relaxing with my daughter and father in law. It's nice to have some relaxing time during the weekend to do that. During the week the days go by so fast and are so busy....everyone deserves a chance to just sit and rest. I hope I get time to do this every weekend.

Warm Weather

We're sure happy with the weather lately. This weekend we got some work done with our flowers and I actually got the chance to mow. It feels great to have gotten some of those outside jobs accomplished. I love this weather! Next weekend I'll be cleaning vehicles if it's nice like this. I sure hope it is....as it's more than time for summer weather. We've had too much cold weather this year. I'm not saying I need hot weather...but just warmer temps.

Capella University

Capella University is a great online university that I've actually considered. I love my job and don't want to quit...but would love to go to school at the same time just to further my education. That would be wonderful! In looking into this fully accredited online university I have found that it's known for it's quality programs and great professors. I enjoy reading up on their college in the web releases I find....recently it was about the Sunny Andrews Award. This was recently given to jeannie McGuire who received her master's degree in human services there. Many students and faculty members have done such great things. If you would like to learn more about this university online, or the awards they offer....check out their site today.

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Daddy's Girl

I love how our little girl goes to bed so well for naps and at night time. She is wonderful! Jen has gotten her on such a great routine. She taught her from the time she was really little how to put herself to sleep. Now...we can just lay her down and she'll fall fast asleep and sleep until the morning. I enjoy putting her to bed because she's so cuddly and loves to give kisses. She's definitely a Daddy's Girl! :)

Easter Was Great

We had the best Easter. I know that was a little while back, but the fact that my sister and her family were back for a week and we haven't seen them in over 3 years was great!! It was fun to get her kids and Kaelyn together...they had obviously never met before. They all had such a great time, and so did I. It made me wish my family was closer all the time. I guess i have to enjoy it while I can. I hope next time we see them though it will be before 3 years from now.

Allegro Medical

Allegro Medical is a company you may have heard of before. They were founded in 1996, and now serve more than 1 million customers! They are one of the largest online retailers of life enhancing products out there in the US...pretty impressive if you ask me. Anyways...I am very interested in all the products they offer! They have everything in the categories of Exercise & Fitness Equipment, Nutritional Dietary Supplements, Maternity/Baby Supplies and Outdoor Gear. Their website is super easy to navigate making it great when you're looking for one of their 55,000 products. I have found many useful things...like electrodes, and I thought others might as well.

Fun!!

I am always up for making money online while doing something fun at the same time. Jen recently introduced me to Winster online and it is so much fun. You basically play games, and with the points you earn, you can get great prizes. It's not a 'get rick quick' sort of thing but definitely something worth trying if you like to have fun and earn prizes or money!! I'm really enjoying it. I'm sure glad she showed me how to start up.

Groceries

In looking for food to eat tonight for supper, I have come to the realization that we really need some groceries. I don't want to get a lot...but we definitely need the necessities. Unfortunately I think I am going to have to go out tonight and get them because we are kind of busy this weekend. I really don't want to with it getting so late, but I guess I don't really have a choice. Oh well...

Allegro Medical

Isn't it great how much is offered online these days. Even medical supplies, like wheeled walkers can be found quite easily, especially from Allegro Medical! They were founded in 1996 and since have served over 1 million customers! They are one of the largest and most technologically advanced independent online retailers of life enhancing products which includes things like Exercise & Fitness Equipment, Nutritional Dietary Supplements, Maternity/Baby Supplies and Outdoor Gear. That's sure a large variety and covers many of the items you or I might be looking for. Take a moment and check it out today! You won't be sorry you did.

What a Long Day

Today was one of the longest days ever. It started off with me having to leave the house by 6 am so that I could be in Farnhamville by 8 am. Waking up at 6 am and driving for 2 hours to sit in a class for 8 hours, not a very fun day. The class was to try and help me with the computer program that we use every day at work. The problem with the class today is that it didn't really touch on the areas I needed them to. So really, it was a waste of time and waste of a day.

March Madness

It is that time of year when you get to take 64 teams and try your best at bracketology. I will be the first to admit that I'm not much for watching college basketball, but being able to pick whose going to win bring out the competitiveness in me. Now that they are down to 4 teams, out of the 4 teams I got 3 right. Now I have 3 games left, and I'm looking to win it all. Let's go UNC!

Holsted Jewelers

For over 38 years, Holsted Jewelers has offered many great pieces of fashion jewelry, gifts and accessories. If you've never heard of them or checked out their website, you really should!! They have millions of satisfied customers, not only because of the quality of their products and the fact that they're so unique, but also because of their service and more importantly the affordability their products offer! That's something which is very important to many of us at this point in our economy. I was happyt o come across Holsted Jewelers and learn more about all they have to offer. If you want to learn more, simply head over to their site today.

House Hunting

We just recently decided to put our house on the market and move closer to my job. But not only do we have to try and sell our house, but we also have to try and purchase a house. This is a very stressful time. Not only are you trying to keep your house presentable, but you are try to look at houses, work with the bank on financing, and not to mention work. I will be so glad when this is all over and we are finally settled in a house we can live in for years.

Busy Busy Busy

The month of February was unbelievably busy with meetings and trips. I was in the office a total of 2 days the month of February, and the rest of the time I was at some sort of meeting or on a trip that was work related. I can't believe that the non-busy season could be so busy and with Spring right around the corner it's only going to get busier.

Karisma Hotels

Karisma Hotels is a collection of resorts located on the Mexican Riviera Maya. They offer a new Gourmet-Inclusive concept which is great for food lovers. Their elite level of service is something you absolutely won't find anywhere else! With the luxurious accommodations of entertainment and the snap to service, as well as the beach beds, bar swings, swim up rooms and more...this is a relaxing vacation that is must for everyone. If you'd like to learn more...you can check out their website today. It's very user friendly and will offer all the information you need to get started planning the romantic getaway vacation of your dreams.

I love My New Phone!

Last week I got my new Blackberry Curve and I love it! Being able to get my emails and browse the internet, is awesome! I can't believe how far cell phones have come in just a year's time, and the are improved on every day, I wonder what they'll come out with next! It will be fun to see. I'm sure whatever comes out I'll have to go out and get it.

Glad to be Home!

Being gone for almost a week away from my Wife and my 15 month old daughter, I am sure glad to be home. Tuesday and Wednesday I was gone to a conference down in Ames and Thursday thru Sunday I was gone on a trip for work. This was the longest I had ever been away from my wife and daughter and boy did I miss them! It's great to be home and I'm not looking forward to the next time I have to go away.

Monex

The Monex Deposit Company makes it possible for anyone to purchase silver, gold bullion or other precious metals and coins. Isn't that great?! They will then be delivered immediately to you or to a safe place of storage at a bank or depository. Monex has been around for over 30 years and has been America's trusted leader when it comes to the investment of gold, silver and other precious metals. I would recommend if you haven't already, that you head over to their site today to learn more. It's very user friendly and offers a wealth of information the services they offer.

I can't wait to Golf!

This Christmas my in-law's got me new golf clubs, and I have the opportunity to go golf for work down in Branson, MO. I didn't realize how many golf courses Branson had, but I am excited to get the chance to play them this month. One of the courses we are going to be golfing is a John Daly Course called Murder Rock, and from the sound of the name it sounds hard. I can't wait!

HTC Diamond vs Blackberry Curve

As a salesman it is very important to stay up to date on pricing of the product you are selling. Often times, in my industry, they will notify you of this pricing by email. Having the ability to get these prices while you are out of the office is very important, so I have decided to get a PDA phone. The cell phone provider I have has basically two options, the HTC Touch Diamond and Blackberry Curve. After looking at them both, I decided for durability sake I am going to go with the Blackberry Curve, even though the HTC Diamond would be more user friendly, I want to make sure that my phone will last.

Capella University

Capella University is an accredited, fully online university that has continued to grow since they were founded in1993. They offer both undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Last year there were over 24,000 students enrolled. That's pretty amazing since these are students from all over the united states and other countries. In looking into them, I was more than impressed with their online degree options and the education they could give me if I decided to go back and pursue a master's degree like Jeannie McGuire. She is the founder of Project Unity and a former master's student from Capella. She has recently received the Sunny Andrews Award for commitment to social work from the ASWB. If you'd like to learn more about her award or Capella, their site offers much more information.

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Gloomy Weather Forecast

I was watching the weather forecast this morning before I leave for work and am pretty disappointed with the gloomy predictions. It's looking like snow is on it's way and may be here for a few days at least. I'm hoping that the inches they are predicting are not accurate, as we really don't need more snow. I guess all we can do is wait and see...I'm just trying to think positively and hope for the best.

Gone Again

What a busy week it has been so far. Monday started out with a meeting I had for most of the morning and into the afternoon. I then did a little work at the office, and headed home to pick up Jen and Kaelyn so we could go to her parent's house. I had to go away for business for a couple of days...so Jen thought it would be nice to have the company of her parents while I was gone. We went back Monday night because I had to leave fairly early on Tuesday morning and it was much closer for me from there. I had a good time at my meetings, but am happy to be home too. I always miss my girls when I'm gone.

Allegro Medical

Allegro Medical has one million customers and continues to grow as they provide products that help to enhance ones life, such as Exercise & Fitness Equipment, Nutritional Dietary Supplements, Maternity/Baby Supplies and Outdoor Gear. That's a very broad list of categories right there, and under them is a total of 55,000 products that they carry. That is a lot!! I thought it would be really hard to find what I was looking for with this large inventory, but it wasn't! Their site is very user friendly and has everything divided into categories and sub categories. That makes searching so much easier. Even if you're looking for something like a handicapped toilet...it's really easy to find using this site. They have it all! Check it out for yourself.

Hide Em' In Your Heart

Kaelyn got a really great gift from Uncle Jake over Christmas. It's a DVD/CD by Steve Green called Hide Em' in Your Heart. They take Bible verses and make them into songs for children. It's very catchy and what a good thing to be feeding the minds of young children like Kaelyn. I'm so thankful that he bought her this gift. She absolutely loves it! I'm thinking it would be a great gift for all of our nieces and nephews actually...as kids of any age would enjoy it.

Retailers Forum

Retailers Forum magazine has been around since 1981. They basically make it possible for businesses to find wholesale suppliers of all kinds of products to resell at stores, flea markets and more! What's even better is that they created a free digital version of their magazine. Every month the latest issue is posted with ads from those selling apparel, gifts, jewelry, etc at wholesale prices. With the economy the way it is it's people like this that are trying to help. You can learn more about them by checking out their site today and get a Free copy of Retailers Forum Magazine.

Fun

I am always up for making money online while doing something fun at the same time. Jen recently introduced me to Winster online and it is so much fun. You basically play games, and with the points you earn, you can get great prizes. It's not a 'get rick quick' sort of thing but definitely something worth trying if you like to have fun and earn prizes or money!! I'm really enjoying it. I'm sure glad she showed me how to start up.

Shop Wiki

Have you ever heard of Shop Wiki before? They make online shopping even easier now. They can help you find every single store on the web by crawling it. So how is this different than other traditional shopping sites? Well...with those usually you are only shown the stores that have paid to be there....however Shop Wiki gives the shopper all of them.

I don't know about you, but I think it's great. What an easy and convenient way to shop and find all the sales on the web at one place. I don't think I'll ever be using a different site to search for my shopping needs. For instance, Jen and I are in search for a better wireless router and are using the resources provided here at Shop Wiki.

So, whether you're looking for electronics or items for babies and toddlers like car seats....this is the site for you. Check it out and see what you think today.

Time with Family

Well...it's off to work I go once again. Last week I was in class all week, but now it's back to reality. I'm actually looking forward to it, as I would much rather be doing the job I love than sitting in a class 8 hours a day for a week! It's definitely a job that I can say I truly enjoy...not many people can say that about their careers. I look forward to going each day....but also enjoy my time at night with the family.

The Village Voice

If you've heard of the Village Voice before, you know that they are not only the largest alternative newsweekly, but offer reporting and criticism that goes back over 50 years. It's very interesting. In fact, so many people enjoy it, that they have received three Pulitzer prizes. They offer information on politics, entertainment, culture, New York Restaurants and so much more. They also have a a website www.villagevoice.com. They have also been recognized with awards like the
National Press Foundation’s Online Journalism Award and the Editor and Publisher Eppy Award for Best Overall US Weekly Newspaper Online. If you'd like to check out their site for more information on all that they cover, I would recommend doing so today.

TaylorMade all the way!

This Christmas my generous In-Laws, got me a set of TaylorMade R7 golf clubs. Which is exciting to me because they are my first brand new set of Brand Name clubs. I also got a gift card from my Grandma, to Dick's Sporting Goods, where I bought a new TaylorMade golf bag. Now all I need to do is finish off the set with a TaylorMade Driver, Woods, and Putter. So if there is anyone out there, I do take donations, and would love to complete my set!

TGIF!

Although this week hasn't been all that busy, I am glad that it Friday and I can spend the weekend at home with my family. I have been away all week on business, and I am happy to have a weekend with nothing going on so I can enjoy the company of my family and just relax. Oh yeah, and watch some Playoff Football!

Monaco Rare Coin

There are many people who invest with Monex. I for one have never done it, but am looking into it. I came across Monex's website and learned that they are a trusted leader in the precious metals investments industry and have been for almost 40 years. I thought this was very impressive. They have helped thousands of people invest with gold coin, silver and other precious metals. Monaco Rare Coin is also a part of the Monex family of companies and offers a vast array of resources for both investors and collectors alike. I was very impressed with the quality of business that they have and the experience of their professionals there to help. If you'd like to learn more about either of them, check out the site today.

I love My Job!

So, I have been with the company I work for about 4 months now and little did I know that there would be so many perks that go with it. Not only do they take good care of us when we travel for business, but the also take care of us in the off season by taking us on nice little trips. At the end of February they are taking us on a trip down to Branson, Missouri were we get the option of fishing or golfing. And then in March we're taking another trip up to Wisconsin snowmobiling. It's a rough job but someone has to do it.

She's walking!

It's amazing to see how much you don't notice when you are around somone everyday. My daughter is almost 15 months and she just learned how to walk within the past week. I left for a business trip this past Sunday and my daughter was taking about 15 to 20 steps, not with very much confidence. So when I came back today and she is walking, and standing up on her own unassisted I was completely blown away. My little girl is growing up, right before my eyes.