Video - Tasha eating a frog and babbling

Here's another little video clip that Sarah shot earlier this week when I was at work. Enjoy.

New pictures posted

Yes there are a bunch of new pics over on Tasha's photo gallery site. There are pics of her lounging around, chewing on everything in site and even modeling her fancy white dress that she'll be wearing to her baptism on March 5th. When you get to the site, just click on the February 2006 folder to see the newest additions.

The address to the site is http://bigbrew.shutterfly.com - be sure to bookmark it if you haven't already, because it changes regularly!

Video of Tasha eating ACTUAL FOOD for the first time!

Well it finally happened. Early on Saturday morning, Natasha decided to celebrate her 6 month birthday by eating something that didn't come from a breast. She had so-called rice "cereal", which Charlene more appropriately refers to as 'mush'. Tasha actually seemed to enjoy the mush that made it into her mouth. Alot of ended up on her chin, but hey - she's a baby.

A couple hours later she actually had a lot more than she did in this inital meal, but that one didn't get recorded. Sorry folks, I can only do so much!

Say "O"!

As if there wasn't enough crap on the internet about pro wrestling, Dan-e-o and I decided to start our own little blog dedicated to that mind numbing past time that has consumed much of the last 25 years of our lives.

The site's only been up a week or so, but is actually growing quite nicely. It's been a lot of fun venting on the industry - something I haven't had a chance to do since my days with the radio show or when I was writing for both TSN and Slam!

We decided to call it 'Tha O Show' - in hommage to those special moments that make you jump up and yell "Ooooooo!" Our plans for the "show" portion are long term, but we plan on having our own online audio program. Hell it's all the stuff we talk about now anyway - the only difference is we're going to share it with the whole bloggin' galaxy.


If you're not into wrestling in the least - this isn't for you. If you are, even on a casual level - then bookmark it and check it out often.

The site can be found at www.ThaOshow.com

Pictures of Tasha & Falynn

Many of you remember Kristine - maid of honour from our wedding. Well, Kristine happens to have a beautiful baby girl who is now about ten months old, named Falynn. Earlier today Sarah, Kristine and the babies hung out together. This isn't the first time Tasha and Falynn have played together by any means, but I do believe it's the first time we got any decent pics of it!

It's amazing to see all the things that Falynn can do! Crawl at the speed of sound, lift herself to a standing position, steal Tasha's nuk.... it's hilarious. I've posted a few of these shots in the February 2006 album over on Shutterfly.

Valentine's Day Menu - how spoiled am I?

Ok so, I have heard for years from friends that have been married awhile that after 6 months or a year (AT MOST) I would stop seeing those fabulous gourmet meals that Sarah has always made for me. Friends swore up and down - that's what women to do to land the man - once he's there, it's Kraft Dinner and "heat something up your damn self". Well.... I was home on Valentine's Day (my school gives us a day off to work on our report cards) and I was treated to an unbelievable lunch and a spectacular dinner.

For Breakfast:
Banana crunch muffins
Yogurt with fresh blueberries and huge strawberries
Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Frittata
and hazelnut coffee

Like DAMN!

Check out dinner......
Ginger Garlic Dijon Salmon (best salmon EVER)
Butternut squash, watercress & pinenut salad (best salad EVER)
Blackbean & roasted red pepper soup
and Lime Margaritas

Yes, that's right. Her time at home with Natasha has turned Sarah into an even BETTER chef! Ha! Take that you bitter old poops who are stuck with your Chef Boyardee and your Hamburger Helper!

God it's so nice to be so loved ;)

Baby, you've got lungs!

Just listen to my girl sing.... i had just been playing some music. When I turned it off, she kept singing and banging her teething rings. Ah raw talent.

Video of Tasha playing with her toys

New pics!

We took a bunch of pics today of Tasha modelling this new t-shirt. Sure it would have been more appropriate at St. Patty's Day, but the way she's growing, it might not fit her by morning!

There are other new pics in the February 2006 folder including shots of her playing with some of her toys, and sittin in her new Peg high chair.

Diane, if you see this - please send me the pics you guys got on the weekend of Tasha sportin her new shades! Oh ya..... coolest baby in town!

University Update

A lot of people have been asking lately how my university english course has been going. Well...

I got a letter in the mail on friday saying that I have shown outstanding effort and have managed to maintain a very high average despite the stresses of juggling a full time job and home life. They even asked me to come out and tutor others who aren't nearly as smart as me. Maybe that's not quite how it was worded but the bottom line is, I fooled someone else into thinking I'm a genius.

The letter was signed by the Dean and my prof... which kinda surprised me, cuz I didn't think the prof liked me. He's a sarcastic, sometimes surly type, and I verbally spar with him all the time. I guess he appreciates a good 'battle of wits' - even if he is unarmed.

Welcome Tyler!

Congratulations to our friends Greg and Allison on the birth of their second baby boy, Tyler Lee. Tyler was born February 2nd and weighed in at a very healthy 7lbs, 13ozs. Apparently his older brother Ryan is thrilled and just can't stop kissing him.

He's a beautiful little boy. You two really lucked out again! Looks like Tasha will have yet another playmate for years to come. We're very happy for all four of you! All the best.

I'm a big girl now!

Thanks to a gift from Tasha's great grandmother, (Sarah's Baba), Natasha now gets to sit at the grown ups table like a big girl. She now has a Peg Perego (the Mercedes of baby products for you non-baby types) Primma Pappa Diner chair - complete with "oatmeal" coloured leatherette apoholstery! This girl has been hooked up!

As soon as she got into her new chair she started bangin on the tray like a drum and laughing hysterically. She is SUCH a happy little thing.

The Jays are NOT playin' around!

Yesterday the Toronto Blue Jays continued their insane off season by signing two time gold glover catcher Bengie Molina. At 31 years of age, Molina is a former World Series Champion, a solid hitter with power, awesome base stealing ability for a catcher and a terrific arm behind the plate.

The Blue Jays line up now looks tough with some serious weapons on the bench... High average hitters, power, speed, gold glovers all around and don't forget that pitching staff!

Here's what I'm thinking the batting order might look like.

LF Catalanotto
2B Hill
DH Hillenbrand
3B Glaus
CF Wells
1B Overbay
C Molina
RF Rios
SS Adams

That's a very tough contact hitting line up with some solid power in the 3,4 and 5 holes. If Overbay returns to his form of two seasons ago when he led the majors in doubles, this could be wild.

Then check out the bench...

Left handed hitting Hinkse ... who as much as he's been maligned has had decent numbers the last couple seasons and can play first or third.

Zaun - a switch hitting catcher who is solid behind the plate.

Reid Johnson is my favorite player without a doubt. All guts, and will scratch and fight for ever inch. He'll likely platoon once again with Rios and the Cat.

John McDonald returns to the Jays this season after being dealt away last year to the Tigers for cash. He's a slick fielding utility guy who will more than make up for the departure of Mennechino.

I really like the arms on the staff this season.

Halladay (best pitcher in all of baseball), Burnett (potential Cy Young stuff), Chacin (super rookie last season), Lilly (Lefty vet), and Towers who started putting it all together a year ago, and really stepped up in the second half when Roy was hurt.

In the bully, you've got dependable righties like Frasor and Chulk - potential set up men in Spier and League and then three lefties. THREE talented lefties in a bullpen! Wow....

Schoeneweis is a specialist but Gibbens must avoid the temptation to run Scho out there against righties when he's cruisin along. Scott Downs showed last season he can pitch out of tough spots at he Major League level, and then of course - our first free agent aquisition of this off season - left handed closer B.J. Ryan.

When I look at what the BoSox and Yankees have done (or not done this year), and the fact that their teams are getting old in a hurry, I am very cautiously optimistic about the Jays snagging the wild card, or - dare to dream, the pennant.

It's nice to see that Rogers is taking my huge monthly bills and turning them into ball players that will entertain me for 6 months in 06.

This should be a great season!

Thanks for the Exer-saucer Grandma!

Before she left for Texas, mom left a special little present for Natasha - a really sweet, fully loaded Exer-saucer. This thing has a ton of little toys built in, crazy shocks, a great sound system, massive rims ... wait no. No rims. Saucer, not low-rider. Anyways, it's pretty awesome, and as you can imagine Tasha loves it! Click the little play button in the video window to see for yourself.

Make sure you turn up the sound on your computer because you don't want to miss that sweet little laugh.

More video of Tasha and her ball

By popular demand, I'm publishing another video taken on the weekend of Natasha playing with her funky little ball. I love the fact that she figured out on her own that pushing the various buttons makes stuff happen. Eventually she'll figure out she doesn't have to use her mouth to push those buttons. Baby steps!

My fav part of this clip is when I offer a hand and she keeps pushing it away. Possesive isn't she? Hmmm, where does she get that from????

Hey Lina - Tasha loves your Christmas present!

Earlier today Natasha was playing with her funky little ball that Lina, Humberto and the kids got her for X-Mas. As you can tell by this video, she absolutely loves it. Apparently it tastes good too.

Have a safe trip Mommy....

Well my mom decided to head off to Houston Texas today to become a full fledged redneck. Actually, I think the real reason she's going is to visit Mario and Isabele, but I suspect she'll come back a redneck.

Have a safe trip mom. Don't forget I want a big 10-gallon cowboy hat!!

Squeeze that bunny

Check out this video of Tasha taken Christmas eve! She loves her bunny! By the way, there are lots of new pics in the January folder of Natasha's Photo Album. Click here to check them out.

Video on the way!

Last night I signed up with VideoAddOn.Com so that I could post videos on my blog. The one below, from Dan-e-o's commerical is being hosted by VideoAddOn.Com.

Over the next few days and in the weeks and months (and dare I say years) to follow, I'll be uploading more videos of Tasha and general little bits of nonsense and entertainment!

Yay video.