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Momma Martha After flight
Benson "Doodle Bug" after flight
Daddy "sun burn face" Davey after family is safe and sound at home after a very fun trip. Wow I am sleepy! The idea of a impromptu trip was great at the time but wow I don't wanna speed up to life. 54 messages on the answering machine!!!! Weather here at home is awesome!!! No snow (by now we usually have at least 3 feet" and it is +5 (Celsius for my American friends) we are usually -20 to -30 by now!!!! Baby is moving all the time now! I am soooo jealous of Martha, she gets to feel her every day. Although she had major bathing suit problems because of growing parts of her anatomy. She did not have a problem however visiting the spa every day for a full treatment, including a prenatal, back and leg massage, that she now swears I must learn. Benson was in heaven. 14 kms. Of beach and a whole ocean to swim in. Me? I read ALOT. It is our last chance to "do what we want when we want" because Baby is coming and our attention and lifestyle will change dramatically. For first timers here this is not a negative thing. We are so excited that at any time one of us may burst. Martha found the most adorable hand made wicker bassinet in a small village we skooterd to. The flight we were on could not handle it but it will be here within 2 weeks. And yes it was funny as "you know what" to see Mawta try to get the hang of one of those things. (she swears that the one's we rented in Bangkok were smaller) Anyway we are home all is well, and I need to sleep.

Davey

Real quick

Hello all. Just a quick post as we decided to take a two week trip to Fiji. Here are two pics. One of us. and one of a Whale skelleton that is suspended from the celing at a resturant we ate at. More when we get home. Wish you all were here.

Davey

Quiet Force Gentel Power

To My Sensei

Mantsu samma

One year now since Buddha took you to his breast.

Out of all my life experiences you taught me the most.

Young Turtle, you always called me because my tears would flow in frustration.

So far from home, frustrated with pain and not being perfect.

My progress was slow.

My mind cleared once I could speak to you without Kiko san.

Then the pain. Oh Ko!!! The pain.

"learn and do"

I smile now.

As you predicted I do not practice now as much as I should. And yes it is because my mind wanders and I ask "Too many piss cutting questions" But things are good. My wooden Katana was stolen and the shame I still feel stings me. Remember as we sat watching the sun rise and you promised I would find "a strong woman, like a willow branch, bendable but never broken" Well I met her and yes Married her. I am pleased and content. I know because I now have a belly! I miss you so. The pain is terrible. Yet I can still hear you. Quiet your mind! Boy you test me! The last we spoke you told me to hold on and get past hurtful things. Then you hugged me! Of all things. You, hugging me while smiling even. Your Family tattoo is still carried with pride. Your last words to me still shape my life."Oh son of wild humor and stubborn spirit. You posses a quiet force and gentle power. Many men will envy you for yourself because it is something few have. Respect you and all that is you. And stop your stupid crying, you are not a woman.

I smile now

Best Present Ever?

Well here he is. This years winner of Nutcracker of the year for 2005. For all of you who don't know I have a nerdy habit, and it is collecting nutcrackers. There is only one rule. The must all be given to me. Believe me I got some very nice ones. I received a "king" from my mom this year that has a real fur cape, hand carved and painted in Russia. A "regift" from sis and bro. in-law. Seems they received a Three Musketeers nutcracker last Christmas from a Aunt who shall remain nameless. When the Mommy-in-law went out to Alberta to see the new edition to the family. Hey did I mention that Marthas sissy had another boy? His name is Wyatt Jay David Kemble a brother for Thomas. Anyway they said it looked creepy so they asked Mom to bring it back for me. Last years winner was the Court Jester that my Wife got for me. This hockey playing Santa blew me away. He is even wearing a touque!!!! He was front and center for all the world junior action (where we took gold and the U.S.A. got NADA). Needless to say this collection of mine is now large enough to necessitate another shelf in the bedroom. And may I add my dear Martha, if I have to have a life sized plaqued picture of Lynda Carter dressed in full wonder Woman regalia then I can have my "nut heads". This weekend we are heading to the science center to view the "Bodies In Motion" exhibit. This artist has perfected the art of plastenization, where he takes donated human cadavers and basically coats them internally and externally in a clear plastic. They are then stripped of skin to show how muscles work, cut into thin slices to illustrate the layers ect. It seems a little creepy and I hope I don't end up with nightmares but it also intrigues me. The human body is a complete marvel. I mean just look what Martha is doing as we speak!!!! Did I mention my little Angel is in her tummy? ya maybe once, right? Even as I type I cannot wipe the grin off of my face. I really hope Benson takes it well. He is VERY spoiled and is used to having Daddy all to himself. Anyway I have been ordered to take these movies back because if I don't I cannot have my new luck treats (so says the boss).

Remember: Worry is interest payed on a bebt you don't owe.

Davey

MY LITTLE LADY?

Well folks here she is!!!!!!!!! The first thing I must say is that at this point the sex is not 100% But the lady said she was "pretty sure" I mean she showed us the heart, kidneys, digestive tract ect. So I think she would have been able to see a twig and two berries!!!. The first pic. the baby is "hugging herself" with the head to the top left and the spine plainly visible curving down. The second is the baby lounging in her womb head to the left and knees drawn up. And the last one is a beautiful, perfect little head with a cute button nose and big full lips, just like Mommy!! I forget how long she is as I was god smacked and teary for the first while. She weighs just over 3/4 of a pound. And is all there and doing very well. She is also two weeks older than we had thought!! Moving her potential B-day to June 1st!!!! YAAA HOOO sooner!!!!! I still cannot believe that the person I love and adore more than anything in the world is capable of creating a life within her. What an honor it is to be married to you my love. Keep it up you are doing a good job, and yes you are higherd. LOL. Man I wish I could go to sleep and wake up and it be June. Yes for all you smart Alecks out there I realize that is called a coma, but you know what I mean. Well gotta run and show these off to anyone who will stand still for a sec.

Over the moon

Excited as a lottery winner

Davey

2 MORE DAYS FOLKS

WHEEW!!!!! The holidays are finally over. Things are relatively back to normal now. We had the best and yet at the same time the worst Christmas ever. It started out normal enough with Martha dragging me around Christmas eve. Me doing my best to smile and make small talk, all the while just wanting to get home to bed so I could open my presents sooner. Christmas morning was full of awesomeness!!!!! Then the phone call.... I have a very dear friend named Jody. We have been very close for over 15 years, Weddings, kids, outings ect ect.. I have met all of his family on many occasions and he knows all of mine. Anyway his wife called, barely being able to understand her through her tears, as well as the fact that the world seemed to fall out from under me she told me of how Jody's mother was murdered earlier that morning and Jody had just jumped on a flight to Newfoundland to sign the papers to have her taken off of life support! She was home alone with the 3 kids and not dealing very well. What did I say? I don't really recall. I was numb, in a very far away place where nothing made sense (Martha said later that I was very collected and very supportive) That evening we dug some easy to prepare meals and that sort of thing and took them over to his wife who was unable to really cook. Jody returned home on Friday and we were there to greet him. Many hugs TONS of tears later, we left. I still feel like I did not do enough. Anyway just one final point on this subject, We had all known for a very long time that this filthy bastard of a boyfriend had been very abusive. However this angle stuck by his undeserving side always assuring us that he could change and "it's only bad when he drinks". and she paid the greatest price of all. This is way to prevalent in this world and it kills my soul. I have worked with the children of these people and even that was too much after 5 years. Stop people and think!!! Are you treating others how you wish to be treated?

Anyway on a lighter note, Martha has begun to experience cravings. Now most women crave food? Right? Martha is craving VIDEO GAMES!!!! Yes any of you that know Martha know very well how she detests theses "mind rotters and belly growers" but seriously she even went out and purchased a game cube!!! Man I love her, all cuddled up on the couch in her jammies, cursing a blue streak at the TV claiming that it cheats worse than I do!!! She is feeling good and is not as tired anymore. On Wed. we get TO SEE THE BABY YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHOOOOOOOOOO

I will scan the ultrasound pic. and post it the second I get home!!!! Wholly crap this is gonna be awesome!!!!!! Benson is good very tiered as we had lots of trips to the dog park. Well gotta run...Oh ya stupid Davey. My Mom is in the hospital with a yet to be dertermind illness. I pray it is nothing, but I must go visit.

Davey