tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64726402012-02-10T09:24:57.463-05:00The blog has pretty much been taken over by our twins. I've got lots of pictures and video clips - updates are kind of irregular, but I do my best.Mattnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76161469480826104752009-07-16T21:10:00.000-04:002009-07-16T21:14:06.103-04:00

The kids got to have a bit of fun in the sun today, thanks to the fact that Mommy's home from work! You'll see that Alex especially enjoys the water...Alex at the water table, Mara in the pool.Alex spent quite some time transfering water from the table to the pool with that cup.He's filling the cup for another trip.Lucas is checking out what's going on.And about a half-second after this, he

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-53671683235535379812009-05-19T18:30:00.002-04:002009-05-19T18:35:54.529-04:00

Grandma and Grandpa D got the twins a big swingset for their birthday, and came up this past Sunday to help us build it, along with help from Jen and Beau - and Connor and Andrew, of course!And here are the pictures Sara took, so you can all share in the fun - Under constructionJen built a slide! (Sure, she had some help...)I think there's kids in thereYep, there's Connor and Mara!Say 'Cheese!!'

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-22973192913529515312009-04-21T18:45:00.000-04:002009-04-21T18:45:32.536-04:00

Yeah, I know - twice in less than a week! Anyway... On to the videos!Mara tries to get Alex to dance with herMara likes to dance along to Dancing With The Stars - but she wants Alex to dance with her.Mara tries to get Alex to dance with her Part 2Mara dancingMara showing us some movesAlex spins and takes a tumbleAlex likes to spin around in a circle - he leads with his head, so I call it his '

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-13937650610706140392009-04-15T19:48:00.003-04:002009-04-15T19:52:13.057-04:00

It has been QUITE a while, hasn't it?Anywho, here are some cute videos of the twins - most of them starring Mara at her cutest. Alex is along assist ably, of course :)Mara singing along with American IdolTwins fight over the pianoJump Up! (Mara greatly enjoys Imagination Movers on Playhouse Disney)Sara and Mara (Mara tries to encourage Sara to sing too)

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76429172172330787032008-11-22T19:01:00.002-05:002008-11-22T19:04:22.489-05:00

Sorry it's been so long since the last post, I've had a lot going on around here. I had to get a part-time job, and I'm training for that currently. One week down, only five more to go! So, yeah, it sucks. Anyway, we caught a great video of Alex tonight (ably assisted by his sister, of course) and I just had to share it. So, here it is -

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-30170849935978013132008-09-17T11:30:00.001-04:002008-09-17T11:53:01.646-04:00

You want more vacation pics? You got 'em!SundownJen and Sara loungingMara wants some of what Daddy hasMaraMara chasing after GrandmaNow both of them want what Daddy hasMaraAlex, Connor, and MaraAlexAlex and MaraAlex wants some waterGot it!This pacifier is very manly, right?Oooh, Diet Coke - bet that's good...The kids playing with GrandmaThe kids playing with GrandmaTime for Alex's closeupMara

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-4194228736918409262008-09-14T10:12:00.002-04:002008-09-14T10:19:22.637-04:00

As promised, here are a few pictures of the twins at the beach -Mara and MommyAlexAlex playing in the sandMaraAlex crawling awayMara, running to the ocean

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-52303353330353291532008-09-13T21:27:00.007-04:002008-09-13T22:07:33.027-04:00

Yes, I know - it HAS been a very, very, VERY long time since the last update. Hey, cut me some slack - having twins is really tough!! We are all currently in Kiawah Island, South Carolina on vacation. And, let me tell you this... driving that far? With 15 month old twins? Really SUCKS - with a big ol' capital S. They didn't enjoy the long drive at all. And we even split it up into two days to try

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-35276297575600824652008-07-06T19:33:00.004-04:002008-07-06T20:05:17.894-04:00

A little something different today - the twins have been taking swimming lessons, and so we decided to take them to the pool today. My Mom and step-dad came along, and were kind enough to take a few pictures for us (Thanks!!!) So, without further ado -Alex likes the waterHe likes to try to catch itHe'll try like this forever, if you let himThe whole familyAnd againAgainYep, you guessed it -

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-73023340096269561052008-06-19T20:15:00.000-04:002008-06-19T20:22:40.184-04:00

As promised, here are some more pictures from the twins' first birthday party. Today's guest photographer is Mike (Sara works with his wife, Jamie).Enjoy!!Mara hanging out with our friend LauraMara and MommyMy Dad, sister, brother, and meLooks really yummy!Another shot of the cornhole playersAlex and MommyCousin Connor wanted some cupcake too, darn it!MaraAlexMara and AlexHere's a picture of

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-71040054165887231672008-06-18T12:15:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:21:02.096-04:00

Well, Blogger has been giving me lots of problems, but I was finally able to upload some more pictures from the birthday party. I've loaded up as many as I could for today, and I'm hopeful that tomorrow I'll be able to put up some more.Sara's cousin Amanda and brother-in-law Beau play cornholeMy sister Megan with VictoriaAnd with KaylaLooks yummy!Mara and KaylaConnor really wants to help the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-77947618729700137962008-06-13T11:46:00.005-04:002008-06-13T13:47:23.941-04:00

I know it's taken awhile, but I have procured pictures of the big 1st b-day shindig from three different sources - my brother, my mother and step-father, and Jamie, a co-worker of Sara's (although it was her husband Mike who took the pictures). I've got a LOT of pictures, so I'll be posting some as often as I can over the next several days. Today's guest photographer is my brother, Josh. Hope you

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-74593653284612253162008-06-03T21:30:00.000-04:002008-06-03T21:38:12.621-04:00

Well, technically they turned one on Sunday... But, hey, Here are some new pictures of them! I don't have any pictures of the birthday party (yet), but I do have some video. As soon as I can get it edited and posted to YouTube, you'll be able to watch it right here. Here are some pictures we've taken over the last few days - Alex is wondering what George is looking at...Mara is standing -

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-67841162880964637852008-05-01T13:00:00.000-04:002008-05-01T13:00:14.552-04:00

I've got some more new pictures, including some we took yesterday, with special guest star cousin Connor -The twins are wearing their Reds gearAlexMaraThe twins are ready for their walkAlexMaraMara is trying to climb up MommyMommy and the twinsMommy loves AlexThe twins are swinging at the parkThe twins and cousin ConnorThe twins and cousin ConnorThe twins and cousin ConnorThe twins and cousin

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-38767706848736821172008-04-23T13:00:00.000-04:002008-04-23T13:14:02.849-04:00

It's been awhile (too long), but here are some new pictures and a couple of short video clips for you all to enjoy -Alex playing with a cupMara is in the activity tableAlex has a sun hatAnd so does MaraThe twins in their hatsThe twins seem OK with the hatsAlex and MaraAlex and MaraC'mon - look at the camera!Alex in the activity tableAlexAlex with a stuffed dog from Grandma and Grandpa DMara is

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-38096832461877556872008-03-14T12:00:00.000-04:002008-03-14T12:22:33.081-04:00

Just a quick post, enjoy the new pictures - and the new video! You'll notice it ends kinda abruptly. It's because I had to stop Mara from crawling underneath the Jumperoo! That would have been bad...Alex, contemplating lifeMara, looking goofyAlex and LucasMara, don't tease the dog...No, I said DON'T tease the dog!The twins (these pics go with the video)

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-9826561393199227582008-02-28T22:00:00.000-05:002008-02-28T21:58:54.470-05:00

Sorry it's been so long since the last post, but we have had lots going on around here! Mara has one tooth coming in... And Alex has TWO! Mara has a new trick - you'll see it in the videos I'm posting here. Yup, videos - 5 of 'em! Enjoy!Alex and MaraAlex and MaraAlex and LucasMara likes the Sing Along StageSee? Told you she likes itAlex looks happyAlex likes pacifiersMara likes pacifiers tooAnd

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-36684017877103436302008-01-28T21:45:00.001-05:002008-01-28T21:56:56.975-05:00

I'm back with more pictures of the twins, as promised - including a few we just took last night. Here you go...Alex in da hood(ie)Mara and Grandma DAlex loves that activity tableMara rides her cousin Connor's rocker bugAnd really seems to like it!Alex enjoys a good jumperoo sessionAnd then - he's back at the table again - he can't get enough!Cousin Connor is a Guitar HeroMara hanging out in her

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-37400429918219385392008-01-27T13:00:00.000-05:002008-01-27T14:03:56.273-05:00

I know, it's been a long time. I've been taking pictures, just haven't had time to post them. Here are some new pictures, and I'll post some more soon - promise!Mara - feeding herself!She's getting good at itThat's my girl!Alex with MommyAlex at the activity tableAlex likes the tableEspecially that boat there...Mommy and the twinsAren't they all cute?Adorable!Alex is drivingJust not getting

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-20436269165883449112007-12-13T18:59:00.000-05:002007-12-13T19:05:12.293-05:00

We took the twins to the Worthington Mall today to meet Santa, and here's the proof -Aren't they adorable? And they didn't cry at all! It's a Christmas miracle...

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-69548303260868691342007-12-12T14:58:00.001-05:002007-12-12T15:28:18.947-05:00

Here are some pictures we took around Thanksgiving, part of which we spent in Chicago with my Dad and stepmother. Enjoy!Mara with Grandma PeggyMara with Grandma PeggyNo Dad... She's a baby, not a hamster!Well, OK - If it works...Great Grandma got to feed AlexOn a couple of nightsI think she enjoyed itAnd I know that Alex did!Mara hanging out with Great GrandmaMara hanging out with Great GrandmaNo

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-3685294169028889692007-11-29T10:30:00.000-05:002007-11-29T10:33:23.685-05:00

That's right - this is my 500th post to the blog. I'd like to thank my children for making it all possible :) Anyway, here are the pictures I was trying to post last week, but since Blogger was acting goofy, I could get them to upload. Enjoy!Look Mom - the dog likes me!Uh... Mom? He's a little too close for comfort...Tummy Time!And now, the Amazing...Rolling...Mara!!Alex seems impressed, dosen't

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-41331152809184270702007-11-21T10:00:00.000-05:002007-11-21T10:38:04.122-05:00

Well, Blogger is acting weird, and giving me error codes whenever I try to access the link to load pictures from, so I don't have as many pictures this time as I could have. Sorry - I know it's been awhile, and I do have a lot of pictures (I promise), so I'll get them put up as soon as Blogger gets the problem fixed. Anyway, here is what I could get uploaded OK -AlexAlex and MommyMaraMara and

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-48642285436786396732007-10-31T21:00:00.000-04:002007-10-31T21:21:03.094-04:00

Happy Halloween to one and all! And to celebrate, here are pictures of the twins in their costumes (Which we had to take over the span of a couple of days, since they didn't last for more than 20 minutes in them...)!Alex the chicken duck!Check out the feet :)What a great smile!Mara the butterflyMmmmm... Sleeve...Halloween TwinsMara is getting fussy...And now it's Alex's turnThe twins and Mommy

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76648731275577144372007-10-23T17:35:00.000-04:002007-10-24T11:03:26.214-04:00

A special treat today - I have new twin pictures (of course), but I also have a few videos today. They were taken with my cell phone, so the quality is only so-so, but hey - if you're gonna complain, then go buy me a real video camera!NOTE: The videos were not working initially, but seem to be working as of now (11am Oct. 24th). AlexAlex and MommyAlex and MommyMara and MommyMara and MommyAlex

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-59560336128207249162007-10-10T19:30:00.000-04:002007-10-10T19:47:06.242-04:00

I know, I know - It's been WAY too long since the last pictures were posted. I admit it, I suck. But havin' kids is HARD, ya'll (just read it in your best Britney voice, it'll make sense...) Anywhosit, here are the real stars of the blog - the twins!The twins in their high chairsAlexMaraAlex Man!Mara Bear!Alex is Jumperooing (is that a word?)Alex in the JumperooMara is JumperooingMara in the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-21018687033947278072007-09-26T20:21:00.000-04:002007-09-26T20:21:53.024-04:00

It's been awhile (too long, I know) - so here are more pictures of the twins for you!Twins (Sept. 14th)AlexMara (kinda smiling)Mara's checking to see what Alex is doingThe Twins and MommyTwins (Sept. 22nd)Mommy and the twinsThe twins in their seatsMommy has to clean Alex upLucas is checking up on the twinsMommy and the twins watching TVAlex and his cousin ConnorMara and cousin ConnorAlex sleeping

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-11528239491580732342007-09-05T18:15:00.000-04:002007-09-06T20:02:48.877-04:00

See? I can keep promises (sometimes). I have a grab-bag of pictures for you today, some taken yesterday, some from this weekend and last week. Enjoy!!Mara with her cousins Victoria and KaylaAlex (Sept. 1st)Alex and DaddyMara - or Mush-Mouth?Bath time for AlexBath time for MaraAlex (Sept. 4th)Mara (Sept. 4th)The Twins (Sept. 4th)More twinsEVEN more twinsThat's all for now, folks!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-86307793454463340002007-09-04T17:47:00.000-04:002007-09-04T18:23:23.211-04:00

OK, OK - I know I promised more pictures like, a week ago. Sometimes, taking care of twins is VERY busy work. I'm sure this comes as a surprise :)Anyway, I've got more pictures - quite a few. I've got some for you today, and I'll put some more up tomorrow. Oh, dear sister-in-law Jen: I've got pictures of your kid on here now. Stop your whining (just kidding :P)Here we go -Alex (from August 25th)

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-69231097406378024982007-08-27T20:00:00.000-04:002007-08-27T20:12:54.626-04:00

I am officially employed as a full-time stay at home Dad now, my last day of 'real' work was Wednesday the 22nd. And as of Thursday the 23rd, I officially am no longer employed by Time Warner Cable. And I could NOT possibly be more pleased with my new career! I've got some new twin pictures, we took some today, as well as some over the weekend - Sara's parents, Grandma and Grandpa D, threw the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-78944118891339770502007-08-19T21:30:00.000-04:002007-08-19T22:15:12.873-04:00

And I've really got a lot of pictures too, seeing as it's been awhile since I posted any. Here are the first five, taken August 11th -Alex looks stunnedMara wants to know 'What's that over there?'AlexMara is too cute for napsWell, she IS really cute!Next five - these were taken on the 14th -The Twins seem to like their Bumbo seatsThey look so cute...Mara seems to be telling Alex 'Talk to the hand

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-85468542954333581972007-08-11T19:15:00.000-04:002007-08-11T19:16:33.382-04:00

Gosh, they're cute, aren't they??Mara (so cute!)Mara lying on her tummyAlex stretching outMr. Alex is too coolThe twins (Alex was being fussy...)

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-36492406287399094862007-08-04T18:57:00.000-04:002007-08-04T19:16:08.367-04:00

Because here I am, posting more pictures of the twins - and it's only been, like, one day since the last post! You've all got to extend many thanks to the Mrs., she got some really cute pictures of the two of them today. Here they are -AlexAlex is on his tummyAlex is getting annoyedMaraMara is reaching for... somethingMara knows she's cute,but it's always nice to hear!The twins (Mara is not very

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-45683463125144751722007-08-03T14:15:00.000-04:002007-08-03T14:21:53.830-04:00

We took some new pictures today - enjoy!Alex, posing for the cameraAlex, looking at somethingAlex, still trying to look at somethingMara, surprised to see GrandmaMara (happy, not screaming)Mara, getting doggy kisses on her head

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1619959254089269282007-07-23T22:30:00.000-04:002007-07-23T22:33:49.857-04:00

As I promised earlier, here are more pictures of Alex and Mara.First, a few older pictures. From way back on July 1st - The twins hanging out togetherHe really is a frequent crier - he's crying (live) as I type thisAwww... Mara loves DaddyReady for a car rideSo sweet and peaceful(Now if it would only last longer than an hour or two...Alex loves to swing, and sleep

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-52952352838713514052007-07-23T14:20:00.000-04:002007-07-23T14:20:51.945-04:00

Are coming soon - I swear!! I haven't had a lot of free time to post any new ones, but I do have some and I will be putting them up here as soon as I possibly can. It's been a really busy month so far, and August looks to be pretty hectic too. But I will try to keep posting new pics for the adoring masses to view - in fact, if I can possibly arrange it, I might be able to put some up tonight.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-67355577510824070052007-07-04T14:00:00.000-04:002007-07-04T14:04:14.723-04:00

Here are the twins in their July 4th outfits -AlexMara with Mommy

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-87153216736505875902007-06-20T13:00:00.000-04:002007-06-20T13:01:56.816-04:00

This is a great picture - just had to share! My boy will latch onto just about anything when he's hungry...Alex trying to latch onto Mara's rear

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-35945168762480803772007-06-20T12:15:00.000-04:002007-06-20T12:58:51.189-04:00

They look so sweet in pictures, you'd never know that they like to keep Mommy and Daddy up till 4am... But, there's no question - we love them!They like being close to each otherGetting a little fussyBig yawnThe twins are ready to go outThe twins love Mommy

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-69511240790455378292007-06-07T19:44:00.000-04:002007-06-07T19:44:50.847-04:00

Here are a few more pictures of the twins for you to check out -The twins togetherOh, so cute!!CloseupMara hanging out with Grandpa DAlex and Mommy take a nap

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-27230653534783343982007-06-03T20:00:00.000-04:002007-06-03T20:00:30.509-04:00

More pictures of the twins (Yay!!) and some special guests -Kayla and Isabella (two of my nieces) with MaraVictoria (my oldest niece) holding MaraMy brother Josh holding AlexMy sister Megan holding AlexMy mom holding the twinsWe're still all doing OK, and will be in the hospital for a couple more days. The wife and I are really tired (of course), and yet we still could not possibly be happier.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-60567019691683413312007-06-02T13:30:00.000-04:002007-06-02T13:57:58.726-04:00

A little earlier than we were anticipating, but it was deemed necessary by our OB - so we came to the hospital last night, and after 8+ hours of monitoring in the Labor & Delivery Triage center and 1 C-Section (we were C-Section (lucky) number 13 of the day), here we all are -What a happy family, eh?AlexMaraAnd the twins with Grandma and Grandpa D (The wife's parents)We are tired (especially the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-21458695286786066582007-05-19T12:30:00.000-04:002007-05-19T12:31:18.468-04:00

Now, don't get excited - they haven't been born yet. We had a close call last weekend, spent Saturday night and Sunday morning at the hospital because of contractions - but they stopped, and were never serious labor contractions. The wife has been on 100% bed rest for the last couple weeks. No big deal though - she was already on bed rest before that. She's seeing the OB twice a week now - we had

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-81844636236271674312007-04-25T11:30:00.000-04:002007-06-07T19:27:16.793-04:00

Looks like Spinal Tap will reunite for Live Earth, performing at Wembley Stadium in London July 7. There will also be a new 15 minute 'mock'umentary, directed by Rob Reiner, and premiering on the opening night of Tribeca Film Festival. The director said the new short film explains what the band has been doing with their lives lately. Nigel has been raising miniature horses to race, but can't find

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-61824611809872067562007-04-04T06:22:00.000-04:002007-04-04T06:24:28.421-04:00

Oh, man did I need this! Watch Alanis's version of 'My Humps' - funny!!My hump, my hump...

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-57306780339987871162007-04-01T16:17:00.000-04:002007-04-03T11:58:56.948-04:00

Here are a few pictures I took yesterday of my poor wrecked (yep folks, it's a total loss) 2006 Saturn Vue -Front viewRear viewClose-up rear (passenger side)Driver side wheel (damaged)Front driver sideRear driver sideFront passenger sideRear Passenger sideSad, isn't it? I just got the car at the beginning of February - we'd only made 1 payment on it!!But, thanks to the wonderful people at Saturn

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-70684839867165064462007-03-30T14:31:00.000-04:002007-03-30T14:37:34.563-04:00

It's been quite a week so far, folks - after getting rear ended Tuesday morning I really needed something good to come out of this week. And here it is - new ultrasounds of our daughter! Unfortunately our boy was feeling a little shy and didn't want to give us any good profile views (bummer). Both of the twins are doing great, and that makes their parents very happy!1st image -2nd image - And the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-2012460886776387392007-03-29T05:54:00.000-04:002007-03-29T06:04:04.896-04:00

Got a little of both, but I'm going to lead with the good -The US Postal Service has announced the latest in it's series of Commemorative stamps. Special stamps commemorating the 30th anniversary of the release of Star Wars will be available starting in May. You can find out more about them (and also vote for your favorite) at www.uspsjedimaster.com. I voted for Vader (Big surprise...)Now for the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-44254328600328999062007-03-09T10:15:00.001-05:002007-03-09T10:15:56.793-05:00

We just had our appointment yesterday folks, so we're really on the ball this time!It was just a quick ultrasound, so we only have two new pictures -Here's one of both heads -You can kinda make out a face of one of them in this one, it's there on the right side of the picture -Another appointment coming up soon - so I'll post more once I've got them!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-88496728293620284842007-02-27T12:58:00.001-05:002007-02-27T12:58:35.141-05:00

Well, me. Yes folks, it was three years ago on Friday, February 13, 2004 that I officially launched this blog out into the blogosphere. The first post wasn't much, really, but if you're interested in checking it out for nostalgic reasons - here you go. So, here we are, 3 years (and a couple of weeks) later - and a LOT has changed. So, here's to three more years - should be exciting, at least!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-81664815822522597582007-02-26T12:50:00.000-05:002007-02-26T12:55:01.071-05:00

If you (like me), didn't watch the Oscars last night, you missed a piece of comedy gold starring Will Ferrell, Jack Black, and John C. Reilly. Thanks to YouTube, you can watch it right here -

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-68399966545832080502007-02-10T09:07:00.001-05:002007-02-09T13:42:13.675-05:00

As promised - I have new ultrasound pictures of the twins to share! And without further ado, here they are - It's hard to tell from any of the ultrasounds, but twin A is a girl -You can see twin A's hands in this next one -And twin B's legs here - Here you can see the spine of twin A - And a view of twin B's spine -And, yes folks - twin B is a boy!Here's a view that shows both heads -Both babies

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-63122250872473854042007-02-02T08:27:00.001-05:002007-04-03T12:02:59.536-04:00

I'm leaving the post here (for posterity), but as you well know, this car was totalled in the accident I was involved in on 3/27/07. Check this post for all the details.Well, it's actually just a new-to-me car, since it's a 2006 Saturn Vue, but it's really cool - and I love it! Here's a picture -Cool, huh?

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-29866041206057348722007-01-22T10:00:00.000-05:002007-01-22T10:06:36.395-05:00

Yes, that's right - I have a Wii. After a couple hours out (in the snow, mind you) yesterday. Which sucked, but it was SO worth it. The system is a lot of fun - and so far, I'm loving it. A big 'thank you' goes out to my wife, who waited outside (in the snow) with me. THAT'S real love, folks!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-53394469074438682022007-01-11T09:50:00.000-05:002007-01-11T09:57:05.181-05:00

Ever seen an odd sign on a building, or a road sign that was unintentionally amusing? Well, there's a website for that - Sign Language (yeah, the URL is SIGNSlanguage, but the site name is Sign Language...). Check it out, it's worth a look - trust me!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-3004935030854297022007-01-05T08:00:00.000-05:002007-01-05T08:15:30.026-05:00

One of the funniest shorts ever to appear on Saturday Night Live - this is the uncensored version, so WARNING - they're gonna say 'dick' a few times in it...Here's a clip of Justin Timberlake on Leno talking about the video - And just in the interest of fairness, here's the female version - My Box in a Box!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-64778175510134844902007-01-01T05:30:00.000-05:002007-01-01T05:35:03.456-05:00

Haven't found one yet - but I'm still looking. If you're like me and don't have a Nintendo Wii yet, check this website out - Wii Seeker. It's pretty cool, shows you a Google Map with retail locations pinned in blue (or green for locations that are open 24 hours) and with auctions (mostly eBay listings) pinned in red. So, check it out! It might just help you find one! Good luck, and Happy New Year

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-38910454465246665632006-12-30T06:30:00.000-05:002006-12-30T04:25:07.421-05:00

OK, OK, I suck. I don't have the additional ultrasounds of the happy little bundles of joy - yet. It's been a crazy last couple of weeks, because I have a new job. Still working for the same company though, just a new position. I've been in training to start the new position beginning January 2nd, and that's been occupying all of my time, I'm afraid. So, I'm hoping to have more cool stuff to post

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1458648703542437142006-11-29T14:25:00.000-05:002006-11-29T14:29:07.356-05:00

The pictures I wanted to post here that go along with my previous post aren't ready quite yet - so to tide you over, go check out the Top 100 TV Catchphrases. And if you are so inclined, you can watch the TV Land 5 night Top 100 Catchphrases special event starting December 11th. Resistance is Futile!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-13153741883307869102006-11-25T07:00:00.001-05:002006-11-25T07:00:45.620-05:00

The holiday season is upon us - and in addition to all the other things keeping me too busy to write more here, I've got a big post coming soon. I'm working on it, but I'm waiting on a few more pictures I need for it and won't be putting it up till later next week (hopefully). Hope to have more soon, but for right now I'll leave you with this - More exciting pictures to come soon!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76416851425441513102006-10-28T09:00:00.000-04:002006-10-28T09:02:25.214-04:00

Back in 1995, Universal Studios had just been purchased by Seagram's, and the new corporate masters of the studio wanted to assure their employees that Seagram's was going to remain artist friendly. So, they commissioned a training film... and hired Trey Parker and Matt Stone to make it. The star-studded extravaganza (with cameos from Steven Spielberg, Brian Grazer, Demi Moore, Sylvester Stallone

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-76557647457203891622006-10-27T14:30:00.000-04:002006-10-28T06:40:45.689-04:00

By now most people know about RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips - but here's an innovative new implementation of the technology. An implantable RFID chip that will allow diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels without needing to do a finger stick! Read all about it here in the press release from the company that developed the chip, Digital Angel. This is a very good thing - instead of

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-26732654686263846552006-10-25T09:00:00.000-04:002006-10-25T11:18:17.965-04:00

I know, I know - two posts in one day! You aren't dreaming it, it's really happening!So - went to see the Borat movie last night, because we had a free preview pass. Wow, was that a funny movie. Sacha Baron Cohen is a genius - but now some of the folks 'interviewed' in the film are unhappy with the movie, and say they were duped into participating. So, that brings up the question, can they sue?

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-34133347433369770902006-10-25T08:20:00.000-04:002006-10-25T08:44:42.510-04:00

It's coming folks - the next season of one of the best shows on TV, FOX's 24, starts in January! Here is the 'trailer' for season 6 - And here is the 'prequel' - set a few months after the Chinese government captured Jack, a strike team lead by Aaron Pierce and CTU's Curtis Manning are assigned by President Heller to bring Jack back.Wow - very exciting!! I can't wait, this season looks like it's

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1160764144273371282006-10-13T14:20:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:30.124-04:00

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything here, but it's been an extremely busy last... Well, almost a month since I last posted anything. Lots of things going on and not a lot of time to just sit and write here on the blog. Oh well - maybe that'll change soon. Anyway... In the interest of all those poor people fearing the upcoming drain on your finances known as Halloween (darn those

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1158336883010387062006-09-15T12:00:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:30.030-04:00

Browsing around the internet recently, I happened upon a couple of funny pictures that I thought I'd share -Words to live by :)Hmmm, I think PC might be a little disgruntled.Creepy...Looks like Darth Vader has fallen on hard times.YIKES!!!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1157817635181260562006-09-09T11:50:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.915-04:00

Well, the whole fridge debacle ended up getting fixed. We actually got it looked at a week ago on Friday, but I haven't been able to write anything here about because I have been a very busy, busy boy. Anywho... The fridge apparently had a bad heater (now doesn't THAT seem weird? Refridgerators need a heater - it's what keeps them from frosting up) and that problem caused the whole fridge to stop

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1157029228365766922006-08-31T08:50:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.818-04:00

Maybe I'm just unlucky. I really don't know. It's been a bad couple of weeks on the home front - our lawn mower is acting up, our garage door broke (but we were able to jury-rig it into semi-health again, good enough to not need to call a repairman), and now the refrigerator is broken. At the very least we'll have to call in a repairman, and at the worst it could be new refrigerator time. It

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1156594781968932512006-08-26T08:15:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.716-04:00

Here's an inspired idea - mash together the 'All Your Base' video with elements of Snakes On A Plane and you come up with -Now THAT'S funny!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1156357928157142542006-08-23T14:00:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.619-04:00

The next season of The Amazing Race is all set to start on September 17th, and the CBS website has been updated with the new cast info. My wife has already decided that Peter and Sarah are her favorite team. I haven't decided yet, still need to read through all the bios. Dustin and Kandice, the reigning Miss California and Miss New York, seem to be likely candidates for 'First team Philiminated',

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1155812966713149292006-08-17T07:00:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.522-04:00

Seems Mr. Copperfield has found something very special in the Bahamas. He recently bought four islands in the Bahamas (they're called the Exuma chain, and cost him $50 million), and now has proclaimed to the world that they contain the 'Fountain of Youth'. Seriously - read the article for yourself here. I don't know, I think he's losing it - or trying to pull some kind of big hoax or something.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1155656433151307132006-08-15T11:30:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.421-04:00

See honey - I told you Stephen put Jon Stewart 'On Notice' -Jon had better watch out - he might get moved to 'Dead to Me' if he's not careful...OK, I actually made that 'On Notice' board up - and you can make your own too! Just use this link. It's fun for the whole family!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1154805780058772332006-08-05T15:15:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.323-04:00

Some freakin' GENIUSES have come up with fake ads spoofing the current Apple 'Mac and PC' ad series. There's six of them (so far) - here are the first 3, and here are the next 3. God, these are funny - I'm sitting here at work laughing out loud watching the 'Networking' and 'Portability' clips. The guy playing 'Linux' makes me lose it too, he's hilarious!!P.S. - Oh man, I ran a spellcheck on this

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1154533569804904302006-08-02T11:40:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.208-04:00

Really - no kidding. It's just that scary.Don't say I didn't warn you.Cause I TOTALLY did - this is frightening.Not gross, not vile and disgusting - like pictures of mangled corpses or something like that.But frightening nonetheless.Really! You're going to look at it and be all, "Yikes! He wasn't kidding!"But, you know what??My sister is going to think it's AWESOME.I can just tell.Anyway....Here

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1154085759776433902006-07-28T07:15:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.113-04:00

I totally love this clip - I've watched it several times just for the part where Jon gets him to say "I'm a PC". They totally should have had Justin Long come on and say "And I'm a Mac!" - that would have been hilarious!!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1153938739991557172006-07-26T14:25:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:29.016-04:00

I'd heard of this game before, but never actually played it. It's a logic game - you use five dice to play the game, and it's name is Petals Around the Rose (and the name is significant). However, once I found this site, Petals Around The Rose and played a few rolls I figured it out. So now I'm a Potentate of the Rose. NICE!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1153931193905282812006-07-26T12:20:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.925-04:00

Oh man, this is a good one! Somebody synched up scenes from Star Trek (the original series, of course) with the song 'Knights of the Round Table' from Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Great job - check it out here.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1153398863931525522006-07-20T08:30:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.837-04:00

Found this site while browsing around this morning, and it's pretty cool to be able to watch a clip of each sketch. Check out the list here - Top 11 Chappelle's Show Skits.I kinda see their point regarding why the made their pick for number one, although I'd probably make their number 4 pick number 1.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1153342078558374172006-07-19T16:40:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.602-04:00

I've had a copy of Windows Vista Beta 2 for a couple of weeks now, and last night I finally got around to installing it on my PC (a lovely Dell Optiplex GX260 I picked up off of Retrobox.com for a good price). I need to add more memory, a bigger hard drive, and a AGP video card - so that took some time to secure the funds to buy the parts. I also wanted to clone my existing hard drive onto the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1153309362881033462006-07-19T07:30:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.507-04:00

Winternals and Sysinternals are well known for making great freeware (like Process Explorer) and commercial utilites (like their Administrator's Pak, which includes the best Windows recovery utility of all time - ERD Commander 2005). But now they've been acquired by Microsoft, and who knows what will happen next. One of their founders/lead developers, Mark Russinovich, posted on his blog that the

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1152794335702368532006-07-13T08:30:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.420-04:00

In case you're interested, here's the 'trailer' for the new Rocky movie (it's titled Rocky Balboa) due out this Christmas.Apparently, the studio leaked this out, but says that a better quality trailer is forthcoming.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1152792348952930192006-07-13T08:00:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.329-04:00

There's a rumor floating around that Natalie Portman will be in the next Indiana Jones film, as Indy's daughter. The working title for the new movie is Indiana Jones and the Ravages of Time, Harrison Ford is definitely back as Indiana Jones (of course, like they'd try and get someone else...) and Sean Connery is also expected to return as Indy's father Henry Jones Sr. Rumors also are floating

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1152707255223015292006-07-12T08:15:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.237-04:00

Here's a quick clip from The Late Show With David Letterman, a little something they came up with to commemorate Bill Gates and his decision to step down at Microsoft.And, just cause it's REALLY funny - the classic video of Bill and another MS staffer demonstrating Windows 98 well before it came out... and having it Blue Screen on them.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1152364773271187232006-07-08T09:15:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.144-04:00

I got a good laugh out of this clip -

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1152358177506740062006-07-08T07:15:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:28.055-04:00

God bless the internet, and people who continue to find many interesting uses for it. (Yes, it's true - you can use the internet for things other than porn - I swear!)Take, for instance, the story of one Kyle MacDonald of Montreal, Canada. He started his quest on July 12th, 2005 with a blog site and one red paperclip, available to anyone wishing to trade something bigger or better for it. The

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1152275249089522062006-07-07T08:20:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:27.948-04:00

Well, you'd think they would have better things to do, but apparently a few of the astrophysicists of Stanford and the University of California have been considering recently whether or not Superman would really have the powers he has in movies/comics/TV in the 'real' world. For example, x-ray vision and flight. It's an interesting discussion, and you can read the article for yourself here.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1151584989258395672006-06-29T08:30:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:44:27.849-04:00

Yes folks, Superman is back! I saw Superman Returns Tuesday night, and I have to tell you, I really enjoyed it. Sure, Roger Ebert didn't really like it, but what does he know? As a comic book fan, I can say that the film was very enjoyable, and I had a great time watching it - it didn't even feel like I'd been watching a movie for 2 and a half hours (more, with trailers and credits). So I would

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1150973958880613702006-06-22T06:50:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:28.070-04:00

Answer this question correctly, and you just might be...A woman, while at her own mother's funeral, meets a guy she does not know and has never seen before. She thinks he is amazing, and she believes him to be her perfect dream guy . So much so, that she falls in love with him right there, but never asks for his number and could not find him. A few days later, she kills her sister.Question: What

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1150892678054772872006-06-21T08:20:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:27.929-04:00

But, I'm not exactly sure how you ask a question of the Ninja...Anyways, the answers are mighty funny - Ask a Ninja

Mattnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1150831651932645632006-06-20T15:20:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:27.776-04:00

This video must have taken a LONG time to make. Somebody actually took bits of different speeches Bush made, stitching them all together to get Bush singing U2's 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'. And also made a video!Check it out - As seen on Break.com

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1150389007700320182006-06-15T12:25:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:27.054-04:00

Apparently, I should live in Dublin, Ireland -You Belong in DublinFriendly and down to earth, you want to enjoy Europe without snobbery or pretensions.You're the perfect person to go wild on a pub crawl... or enjoy a quiet bike ride through the old part of town.What European City Do You Belong In?And if I was one of the X-Men, I'd be Wolverine - You Are WolverineSmall but fierce, you're a great

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1150314557896965272006-06-14T15:45:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.933-04:00

As Star Wars characters!!I already liked this song - but after watching this, I REALLY like it!If the embedded player isn't working, try using this link -Gnarls Barkley at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards (hosted on YouTube)

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1149767522547605342006-06-08T07:50:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.805-04:00

Apologies for the lack of posts recently - I tried to post this yesterday but Blogger was down. So without further ado - Yoda vs. Britney!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1149767201776728592006-06-08T07:37:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.673-04:00

Yes, just like the Underroos of old - Wonder Woman undies.Here's a picture - Wonder Woman!They have other styles too - Playboy, Hello Kitty, and even South Park - no Cartman thongs, thank god!

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1149250351560165192006-06-02T08:15:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.554-04:00

The next Microsoft operating system is coming - Windows Vista will be here (finally) in 2007. But - will you actually want to use it? You might want to read this article from ComputerWorld.com before you make up your mind. Another good idea would be to test your PC to see if it will run Windows Vista - Microsoft has a tool you can download and use to check your PC here. Of course, I'd be wrong

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1149073004249484142006-05-31T06:50:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.437-04:00

If you haven't seen this yet - give it a look, cause it's pretty funny. Comedian Judson Laipply gives us the Evolution of Dance - and it only takes 6 minutes.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1148556280090005432006-05-25T07:20:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.326-04:00

I promise - I'm not dead! Just haven't had a lot to say (or time to write) recently.Just wanted to pop in with a quick reminder - be sure you've got your towel with you, cause it's Towel Day today!You can also visit the Towel Day site, and the Wikipedia list of Geek holidays, so you won't be surprised when someone you know is talking like a pirate on September 19th.

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1146829211436986582006-05-05T07:30:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.219-04:00

As longtime Lost viewers know, the mysterious DHARMA Initiative that setup the hatch and many of the other things on the island was created by the Hanso Foundation. The Hanso Foundation website was re-launched on May 2nd, and now holds some tantalizing clues as to what may be happening on the island. It's also part of a game - during the last episode, a toll free number was given out (1-877-

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1146754944438942362006-05-04T10:50:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:26.038-04:00

This is some mighty cool news from Lucasfilm - the as-released-in-theaters versions of the original Star Wars trilogy to be released on DVD starting September 12th. Each will be a dual disc incorporating the original version of the movie plus the Special Edition re-release (already available on DVD). The article says they will be "attractively priced" - whatever that means. Still, it'll be cool

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472640.post-1146140016902169482006-04-27T08:10:00.000-04:002006-10-13T14:25:25.913-04:00

Had another interview Monday, I've no idea whether or not I have a chance at this job but I'm holding out hope still. Should know something by the middle of next week, hopefully. I also am apparently in the running for a help desk position with the City of Columbus, if they call me back to schedule an interview. So we'll see how that goes. I am getting tired of going out on interviews and having

Mattnoreply@blogger.com0