Archive for August, 2008
Monday, August 25th, 2008
Michelle Obama
I hope you were able to watch Michelle Obama’s speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, but if not, you can read the transcript by clicking here. She delivered an excellent speech that aimed to pull at the emotional heart strings of mothers, daughters, wives and the general person in pursuit [...]
7 Comments » - Posted in Announcements by Kyllan
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Almost 4
Our nephew, Drew, will turn 4 years old on September 3rd. So while over my sister’s house this weekend, I had the following conversation with Drew:
Aunt KyKy: Drew, what do you want Uncle William and I to get you for you birthday?
Drew: Ummm….You can just get me a card. My daddy is going to buy [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Family by Kyllan
Friday, August 15th, 2008
Tickets
I was so excited when I heard that Obama would be giving his speech to accept the nomination of the democratic party at Invesco Field. I rushed to sign up for tickets. Well, that feels like months ago. The party finally announced their plan to distribute tickets, and it didn’t sound to promising. Still, Kyllan [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Uncategorized by William
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Olympics so far
Don’t worry, no spoilers until after the fold…
I have been really enjoying the Olympics so far. If the gasp from Kyllan on the other end of the phone are any indication, she is enjoying the games too. The opening ceremony was amazing, even if there was a little controversy. Personally I think NBC has done [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Entertainment, Sports by William
Friday, August 8th, 2008
2008 Summer Olympic Games
The Games of the XXIX Olympiad are upon us. Will you be watching the games this year or are you planning to boycott all broadcast in protest of an oppressive government and human rights violations in China? (Oh great, now the blog is going to be blocked by the Great Firewall.) Though I have personally [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Entertainment by William
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Wii love Wii Fit!!
I finally found a Wii Fit!!! After several failed attempts over the past couple of months to find one, I thought that this past weekend would end in success since one of the sales associates at Circuit City told me they usually get Wii Fit’s in on the first Sunday of the month. Well, I [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Fitness by Kyllan
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
iReview
After multiple attempts and long wait in line next to an extremely chatty woman, who compared the experience to her wait in line for an exclusive beanie baby at Target, I was actually able to pay a large sum of money obtain a iPhone 3G. (The more money something cost, the easier it should be [...]
7 Comments » - Posted in Review by William
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Wedding Bells and Storks
I think I officially feel “grown” now since the mail these days frequently includes “Save the Dates”, wedding invitations, and baby announcements (not from relatives, but from high school and college friends). The trend of weddings and births is definitely in full swing. Here is he summary:
2006: 1 wedding, 2 births
2007: 7 weddings [...]