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Aloha Friday: NHL Turns Nine

August 17, 2012 TechyDad Aloha Friday, Birthday, NHL

How is it possible that my little guy is nine years old? It seems like just yesterday that we brought him home from the hospital. In the nine years, there have been many ups and downs, but it’s been an adventure that I wouldn’t trade for anything.

This year has definitely been a great one. NHL is finally old enough for me to share a lot of my geeky pleasures with him. We’re reading the Harry Potter series, playing with Legos, and watching superhero shows. I’ve even introduced him to movies like Back to the Future.

It’s so amazing how much he’s changed over the years (see the animated GIF below). I can’t wait to see how he changes in the years to come. Ok, maybe I can wait a little bit… I don’t want him growing up any quicker!

Happy birthday, NHL!

I don’t exactly have an Aloha Friday question today, just a request: Please wish NHL a happy birthday.

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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #152

Aloha Friday: A Birthday Midlife Crisis

August 3, 2012 TechyDad Aloha Friday, Birthday, Geeky Pursuits

Today is my birthday. I’m thirty-seven today. It seems like just yesterday that I was feeling depressed over leaving my 20’s behind and turning 30. Now, I’m dreading the rapidly approaching big Four Zero.

Lately, I’ve been feeling quite old. The eighties, my formative years, started over thirty years ago. The nineties, when I went to high school and college, began over twenty years ago. Songs that I grew up listening to have begun playing on the oldies station. I’ve even caught myself referring to teenagers and college students as "kids nowadays." There are times when I feel like I should just grab a cane to shake at `kids as I yell at them to get off my lawn.

I’ll be honest. I think I feel a midlife crisis coming on. No, I’m not going to buy a convertible sportscar. I regard cars solely as tools to get from one place to another. I’m much too frugal to buy one that isn’t practical. I’m thinking of a bit of a geekier midlife crisis. Perhaps I’ll set up a home video network so we can stream all of our videos, music, and photos to any TV in the house. Maybe I’ll try my hand at making something out of duct tape. I might even buy a Dremel and some supplies and see if I can replicate an Epbot-inspired project.

First, though, I’m going to buy a few of these:

Ok, that particular tie clip was from The Lovely Teaspoon. I love that one and the USB tie clip that I also bought from her, but it has got me itching to try making a few of my own. Not to sell, mind you. For my own use. (If you want to buy a tie clip, or earrings or cufflinks, check out The Lovely Teaspoon’s Etsy shop. She’s got lots of cool stuff.) I wear a tie five times a week and it would be cool if I could alternate out geeky tie clips to go with my geeky ties.

I’m thinking Lego bricks (facing up so I can attach different minifigs) on some and perhaps a USB thumb drive on another (situated so you can plug it in). I was even thinking of taking a Disney Vinylmation pin, removing the "pin" part (Dremel?) and attaching it to the clip. I *am* a Disney Geek, after all.

My Aloha Friday question for today is: What geeky item would you attach to a tie clip?

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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #150

Wordless Wednesday: Birthday Date Night At The Melting Pot

August 1, 2012 TechyDad Birthday, Dessert, Food, Photos, Wordless Wednesday

The Mother’s Day/Birthday Double-Post

May 14, 2012 TechyDad Birthday, Holidays, JSL, Mother's Day, Parenting

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. As such, we attempted to give B a day free from bickering, complaining, and the other pleasantries that come from raising two boys. B would have to weigh in, but I think we were mostly successful.

The boys snuck into our room at about 6:20am to wake B up and wish her a happy Mother’s Day. Had I been awake at the time, I would have headed them off and let B sleep in. Instead, we gave B her mother’s day present, I made everyone breakfast (including breakfast in bed for B), and then kept them as quiet as I could while B got back to sleep. (NOTE: Next time I let B go back to sleep, I’m confiscating her smartphone so she can’t check Twitter/e-mail/etc when she should be sleeping.)

Eventually, I got the boys dressed and took them to the park and then the grocery store so B could get some true quiet time. After picking B up, we all went out to eat an ice cream lunch (mine was blueberry flavor which makes it healthy, right?). We did some shopping and stopped by Mimi’s house to visit and drop off her Mother’s Day present. Then, we quickly picked up some dinner and had a nice cookie cake for dessert.

Fast forward to today. Today is a different kind of celebration. While yesterday was a celebration of B being a mother, today is a celebration of the event that made B a mother for a second time. Yes, today is JSL’s birthday.

It’s hard to believe that JSL is five already. It seems like just yesterday that we were welcoming him into our family. It’s been amazing seeing him grow and learn about the world around him. He is creative (often performing shows with songs that he makes up on the spot), loving (he adores his big brother and loves cuddling), and surprisingly bright (just when we forget how old he is and think of him as a baby, he shows us just how much he understands). Oh and he’s quite the little geek-in-training with a special love for Transformers and superheroes.

It’s a weird mixture of pride and sadness to see your little baby grow up. On one hand, I love the kid he is becoming. On the other and, I want him to be my baby for as long as possible. (He’ll be my baby for his entire life, but he likely will resent me calling him that when he’s 18.)

Happy birthday to JSL. Mommy, Daddy, and NHL love you very much and are so proud of you.

Aloha Friday: Happy Birthday To My Wonderful Wife

December 9, 2011 TechyDad B, Birthday

Today is the birthday of the most beautiful woman I know. She’s a fantastic wife to me and loving mother to our two boys. B, I love you with all of my heart. Happy Birthday!

My Aloha Friday question for today is not so much a question, but a request: Please join me in wishing B a happy birthday.

P.S. If you haven’t already, go visit FollowerHQ and let me know what you think of my Twitter application.

P.P.S. For a bit of fun, try my other Twitter Application, Rout. It’s a +F in Fun!

Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #116

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