Sick Kids

Okay, I have taken some time off from my blog and in the time away a few things have gotten me a little upset. One of which has gotten me back up on my "soap box" to let it all hang out.

Recently Dawg-ette and I have enrolled Puppy in a gym class where she can run around and play with other kids and learn something while doing this, and for the most part it has been a joy watching Puppy grow her personality, confidence along with learning new things. But like just about anything that we do now a days everything comes with a slight risk, and that risk is careless parents who bring their sick kids to class. Now, the parents are not 100% to blame because the gym should not allow them in if they are sick, so they too play a part in this.

What the hell are these people thinking bringing their sick kids out to infect other people. I understand that keeping your kid stuck in house while they are sick is not easy on the kids, but it is harder on the parents because we need to now entertain all day long, and that can be very stressful on the parents. Keep your kids at home so they can get better.

As for the Gym. If they see that someone is sick they should have the guts to tell the parent that they can not have their child in class until they are over whatever it is they have. The Gym we use is very good about disinfecting everything the kids touch, but they can't disinfect the kids themselves. The kids will run into each other, wipe their runny nose with their hands and then pick something up and now another kid picks it up and the germs on now on them. "Come on Mom & Dad's, wake up!" If your kid is sick keep them at home until they are over their illness. I am tired of your kid infecting my daughter with your colds and flu's.

The funny thing about this is that everyone in one way or another feels the way I do about this, but if their kid is sick they will still take them out to infect others without even thinking twice about it. I am guilty of this too. No one is perfect, and all we do is try to live our crazy lives. Maybe we should take a step back slow down for one second and think "Hey, my child is sick, maybe I should not be taking them out today."

That's all for now. I'll now be getting off my "soap box." Until next time ...........

Boneyard Blast

This past weekend my softball team played in the Third Annual Boneyard Blast up in Reno. We went up there to have a good time and play some softball against teams from all over the Western US. The basis of the Tournament is for everyone to have a good time and play for 48 hours. So the first games began at 12:00am Saturday morning and didn't finish until sometime on Sunday early evening.

Anyway, our first game was set for a very early 2:00am against a team from. What for it, San Carlos. We drove all the way to Reno, Nevada to play against a team from our own backyard, and the funny thing is we played against them in a league about 4 years ago. Go figure. Well anyway, we played an alright game but came up a little short. We lost 12-10. So we got stuck in the losers bracket and our next game was against the looser of another 2:00am game, and that game was set to start at 10:00am. So when we get to the field for that game we find out that we are scheduled to play another team from California. Cool, maybe a team from SoCal or Sacramento. No. We get another team from home. This one from Daly City. We started out putting up 5 runs in the first, then we had a really bad inning and gave up 11 runs. I lost track of the score after in was 13 - 6, but we cut down to about 5 runs in the end. So then we have one more game before we are done and out of the tournament, and this game is set for 2:00pm out in Sparks at a very nice 8 turf field complex. Now playing on turf is very different than playing on grass because everything is faster and the heat is magnified. So with that on to the game. This time we get another California team, this one a little farther away from home, but not by much. We played a team all the way from San Jose. Anyway, we played to have fun and not get embarrassed. Again we came up short and were eliminated from the tournament. But not empty handed. By being the first team eliminated in our bracket we were given a new gas BBQ, and our team MVP walked away with a new $165.00 Worth Softball glove.

Even though we didn't win a single game we all had a great time in Reno, and the best part of all is that after everything was all done all the guys wanted to know if we were going to do it again next year. My answer to that is: HELL YA! For those of you who play softball this is a great tournament all the way around, and even if you are not that good there is something for everyone to do at the tournament.

Talk to you all soon

So Long King

I have been watching the news on the passing of Michael Jackson over the past two weeks, and it has given me some thoughts on the "King of Pop." First, I am going to remember him for his music and for all of his talent's as an entertainer. He was amazing to watch on MTV or to hear his songs on the radio. The first song I remember hearing from him was "Rock with You" and thought it was a cool song. But when he came out with Thriller and I bought for my sister as a Christmas present I couldn't believe what I was hearing. It seemed at the time that every song on the album was a hit song. even after 25 years the songs still song fresh and new every time I hear them.

Over the years his music has grown on me just like a ton of stuff from the 80's that I originally didn't listen too. His music will be around forever, for all of us to enjoy whether you like it or not.

So, from this life time Rock Fan. Michael, Thank you for all of your music and your videos. You will be missed by billions of people all over the globe.

Happy 2nd Anniversary

First off we are still here and we are all doing well. Okay, some of us better than others. Let me just say that it is hell getting older, but that is for a different blog.

Today is Dawg-ette my 2nd Anniversary. So "Baby" I love you so much and thank you for putting up with all my crap for the past 2 years. You have given me so much in the time we have spent together and I am forever grateful to you. You always give of yourself and make me feel like I am the luckiest person on the planet. You are the best wife any guy could have, and you do an awesome job with Puppy who is growing like a weed right in front of us. So from the bottom of my heart, I love you so much and don't change anything.

Special shot out to my cousin and her husband, "Silver Back." Happy Anniversary to you as well.
Our Love , Dawg, Dawg-ette, and Puppy.......

We'll be back soon with some updates. Until then, Peace out. Have a great summer......

Puppy Turns 1

This past Saturday Dawgette and I watched as our little Puppy turned 1. It is just amazing that it has been a year since Puppy was born and over that time she has grown up so fast. Before she was just a little baby that needed to be carried all over the place and her day consisted of sleeping, eating and pooping. Now, she is walking all by her little self, eating real food, not drinking formula, trying to talk, and still making our lives better everyday that we get to spend with her.

I never thought that being a father was going to be so rewarding. Being a Dad is the best thing I have ever done and Puppy makes Dawgette and I the happiest parents in the world.

So in closing, Happy 1st Birthday Puppy! Mom and Dad love you so much.......

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Wings

I know that I put a recipe for chicken wings a few weeks ago, but this new one is "Awesome." It is the new favorite snack of the kitchen crew at work. It's pretty simple, not to mention very tasty.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Wings

Chicken wings separated
5 parts Parmesan Cheese
2 parts Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 part Cayenne Pepper


In a mixing bowl mix together cheese, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring a pot of oil to 375 degrees and fry chicken wings for 4 minutes, long enough to bring a nice crust to the skin. Remove from oil and immediately toss with the cheese mixture, now place in a 425 degree oven for 10 – 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove and serve.

Happy Birthday Sprout #4

Today is my youngest niece's 2nd Birthday! Sprout #4 is a mirror image of her mom. Just like her mom who was the mirror image of our mom. Anyway, Sprout #4 Happy 2nd Birthday! You are growing up so fast just like your brother's and sister. Auntie J, Baby K, and I are looking forward to celebrating your Birthday with you on Sunday. See you then. Until then, Happy Birthday!

All our love,
Uncle Buddy, Auntie J, and Baby K