Bugs Palace!

Happy Birthday Grandpa, and Happy Fathers days to fathers everywhere. Especially to my very own ‘Big Guy’. This man is the best there is. He’s the guy I try and measure up to. Way I see it, in 20-25 years, If I can look back and be 1/10th as good as he is, I will consider myself a very lucky guy. He may be a wise ass every now and again, but when it comes to being there when you need him, and being the best father you can be, he can not be beat. Love ya Homer. Don’t go changing.

Thanks to Jeff (and Cathy) for the first half of Fathers day. Shannon and I were treated to Chinese food at their place this afternoon. Despite my migrane it was still very good. Then on to the Shoups place for some turkey and chicken wings. Yet another excellent meal. I’m still not sure about deep frying a turkey, but it tasted great, so I guess different is good :-). I think I may have to get myself one of them mega deep fryers. Thanks for everything everybody.

Here are the pictures from my new camera at the Shoups today. The first 1/3 were excellent. the the middle set were good. And the final set were as good as can be expected with indoor lighting. I’m still learning this camera and which settings to use where, so if the next couple sets of images aren’t 100%, hang in there. I will figure it out.

Not a whole heck of a lot to to discuss this week. Been somewhat quiet since the last post. Bunch of time spent moving into the house and getting settled. Other then thats its been a sit back and attempt to save some money.

Since the last update Rob (aka Mahhy) has been in the country. As most of you know he moved to Denmark a couple years ago and comes home for a visit every 6-12 months or so. Went out with him and the crew a couple times over the last week and a half and had a blast. Unfortunatly Shannon and I had to miss the group trip to Canadas Wonderland. We both poor, and no time to take off work 🙁   Oh well. Will get them next time.

I’m sure I will update a bit more later. Just thought I should pencil something  in seeing as its been a few weeks

And we’re back. And just in time for a VERY long over due post. I’m sorry I haven’t been as on top of this as I normally am, but things have been a little busy around here to say the least.

First off we are IN OUR NEW HOUSE. There are the first of many pictures sure to be taken in our new home. And yes, I finally feel like I have a home again. Apartments and Townhouse were great, but they were not homes. Just temporary places to hang my hat and pay bills :-). Speaking of paying bills, as the first mortgage payment came out yesterday, I can say with certainty that we have a house.

Now, on to some over due thank you’s. First Off, we’d like to thank Jeff and Cathy for the new fridge. Looks great, keeps my pop cold, what else could you ask for?  Also would like to thank Uncle Mark, and Aunt Judy for their surprising and generous gift of a new dishwasher (which happens to match our new fridge, stove and microwave!). And also thanks to Uncle Brett and Aunt Val for the use of the truck and also helping furnish our new home. (Especially the new throne for the king in the living room).

We would also like to thank Grandma and Grandpa, Mary Jane and Dave, and Jim, Alicia and Erle for their wonderful but very unnecessary house warming gifts.

And last but most certainly not least, Shannon and I would like to express a heart felt thank you to my Mom and Dad for well.. Everything. For helping us get packed, get loaded into the u-haul, get the u-haul (and several truck and van loads) unloaded, getting the stuff in and organized into our new house and just plain being there for us.  I can’t put into words how much we appreciate all the hard work you two put in for us over the past 2 weeks. I will make sure you guys get the very best old peoples home OHIP can buy when the time comes 🙂 Kidddding momma, Dad build the 4th bedroom over the 3rd car bay, and you can have it 🙂 . You know we love ya’s.

I’m sure I am forgetting to thank people, but that’s just ’cause I’m an absent minded fool trying to remember the last few weeks. Feel safe in assuming Shannon and I appreciate all help that we got. 🙂