Tuesday, May 19, 2009

For some, an end; for others, the beginning

I'm really proud of the class of 2009. Not that I know everyone who ever graduated in every state in every city, both high school, undergrad, and graduate programs, but the select few that I know, I am very proud of them!

For instance, take Andrew. Man, what a guy! Two years and it's like we grew up together. Good times, eh bro? I can't wait to see you! Definitely VERY proud of this dude.

And the rest of the Geneva graduates- it was awesome to see you walk across that stage, especially the ones I got to know a little bit through Focus. Congrats!

And then there's my brother, Sam. He crammed his college life into 5 years and that includes Air Force ROTC. And morning PT. And shining your shoes. And being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. And being married for a year. And becoming a godparent. And wii as well as the rest of all the games you master. I can't say enough about this kid.



Of course, Sam's lovely wife, Leslie. How have you put up with Sam and the rest of us DeLongs?! :) You must be very special in a number of ways... plus having the eyes of Audrey Hepburn. And Muffins. Thanks for being my brother's best friend.

So here's to you, class of 2009. You're the last class to graduate with the glasses so you you can have your eyeballs in the middle of your graduating year and the two digits on the side of your head. 2010 just won't be the same.

This month also marks the end of my time with Zynga's Texas Hold 'Em. I'm graduating from spending so much time worrying about getting to the next tier and achieving my diploma: Masters in Daddying. It will also free up time for me to spend with my wife and I'm guessing she will appreciate that as well. Poker: ciao for now.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Mother's Day

I want to thank all of you who sent me a Mother's Day card. You know, it's not easy raising a child while your spouse is out on the job having fun and seeing people! But someone's gotta take one for the team. Although no one actually sent me a card, I'm sure several people meant to as well as a couple others whose got lost in the mail. Don't worry- I'll be okay.

I did, however, make a delicious breakfast for Danielle: fresh fruit (strawberries & cantaloupe), oatmeal with blueberries, toast, and scrambled eggs. Of course I made enough for the two of us so we munched on a little bit of everything. The meal was accompanied by a card which Caleb picked out (I gauge his smile/laughter meter when I present to him the card selections) and a bouquet of flowers including irises, pink daisies, and 3 white roses.



After church, my parents along with my family went to lunch at The Docks. We chose the Real Seafood Company and I had some of the BEST lobster ever! We finished off the meal by taking pictures and walking to Rhino's Coffee & Chocolate Bar where I found the most delicious dark chocolate mocha with a side of raspberry and dark chocolate truffles. What a mother's day it was!



And I do feel bad that I'm not posting devotions and all that I started out to do. But I just haven't had the deep thoughts I thought I'd like to share. So I guess this blog will become more personal. That way I can feel free to post more often. And play more poker.