tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36002017648902194402024-03-05T00:32:18.599-08:00Dads TodayWhat dads are really all about.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-32206832507096168232009-12-18T23:03:00.000-08:002009-12-18T23:11:36.378-08:00Pontiac Silverdome<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span> know it doesn't take a 200 IQ to tell ya that something is wrong with the sale of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">silverdome</span>, just $585,000.00 sale to a out of country business vs an offer of $1,500,000.00 from a local business. Well I say this if the deal is allowed to go through my family will not walk inside the dome for any reason and I hope that many other <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">family's</span> do the same.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-49936019847561821392009-09-07T07:57:00.000-07:002009-09-07T08:12:40.877-07:00Letting go.It's the day most parents either look forward to or regret! Letting you child spend the night somewhere outside the box. My wife ands I were visiting my daughters great grandmother when out those words came "can I stay the night", and this is something we don't find very easy due to she has only stayed with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nanna</span> and papa nobody else. After my wife and I looked at one another we new we were doomed with the fact she is getting older. When my wife and I got home all we talked about was would she make it through the night, and weather she would miss us. As most parents we did the phone call then relaxed enough to even watch a movie <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">together</span> while the younger one was sleeping. I have to say it was nice to be able to spend that much alone tone with my wife it had been awhile. After waking up early the first thing was the phone call to see how she was and how she did only to find out she had a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">great</span> time. and then of course there comes the time to pick her up, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">that's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">coming</span> soon.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-84722795437084228522009-08-28T12:45:00.000-07:002009-08-28T13:01:19.282-07:00Taking in a new pet!Let me tell you when you decide to adopt a puppy it's no joke for the first 2 weeks. The responsibility of potty training and other simple commands take you to a who;e new level. Chase our 6 month old retriever/lad has proven a slight challenge. about 1 day after getting him home chase started to have a bad cough, "yes kennel cough" but now that he has stopped coughing goes pee about every 30 min due to the shot and meds he got, and when you don't take him out he pees everywhere and I mean everywhere. But there is a light at the end know that he is off the meds he seems to be able to hold longer making his life much easier for us all. Know if I could only get him to socialize better, but hey 1 step at a time.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-56768013627800993712009-08-24T14:58:00.001-07:002009-08-24T15:43:43.562-07:00New family addition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9erz1Cs6pm_oaMjQg2OU9n5zOWrteccaW8yWs0ZRRsgrvhC6KY5U0ex_iQv34iGskcYc57nT4FFzR0tzls-8wHefT-g0XcjhxMxAnRNaTOscJGwmSZvoyxLmwNrtuhsVOC7_QLI4oXRA/s1600-h/SDC10035.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9erz1Cs6pm_oaMjQg2OU9n5zOWrteccaW8yWs0ZRRsgrvhC6KY5U0ex_iQv34iGskcYc57nT4FFzR0tzls-8wHefT-g0XcjhxMxAnRNaTOscJGwmSZvoyxLmwNrtuhsVOC7_QLI4oXRA/s200/SDC10035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373660482669226994" /></a><br />My family and I have reached the ranks of the all American family, we just adopted a pet retriever/lab mix. He is a 5 month old rescue dog and know he has rescued us. We named him "chase". Chase has become a fun and important part of the family, to look at him he looks like the puppy in the Charmin commercials and he even sorta acts like him, lol. Before anyone ever goes out to buy a new pet they should look on-line in pet-finder and I bet you might find your newest family addition. In the short time we have had him he has already become potty trained and how to sit, we have a long why to go but for him it's worth it and after such a hard beginning of life he deserves it. We looked at over 200 dogs and then his face hit us, but after talking to the shelter we had to hold our breath, another family had first choice to take him. Talk about being on edge, then it happened the people walked up handed the leash back to the handler and said they didn't want him that barked to much. The funny thing is that we had spent almost 45 minutes with him and he didn't bark one time, I guess he had his eye on us. <div><br /></div>Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-54330987986440666302009-08-09T17:47:00.000-07:002009-08-09T18:11:54.225-07:00Hope & FunDuring the last 6 months I have been laid up at home with back pain, and I have hoped that the doctor would tell me that it could be fixed with surgery and when he said that there was nothing he could do that it's sever arthritis and that he was sending me to another specialist to help control the pain I began to get overwhelmed by thoughts that I could be disabled permanently or even worse and I can only hope that whatever happens that I am still able to contribute to my family's needs and not be a hindrance. I have seen what deceases can do not only to the person but to the one around them. As I sit here and write this and tell the world my inner soul I as for you to pry and support not only me but everyone that is going though this or is supporting someone who is. Being in this position has given me something that most fathers don't get to do, get to know more about there kids and themselves. I have learned all the quirks and silly things they do and how to handle there everyday needs. I would say to all parents take time to do the same but not for the same reason.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-90797299300379827822009-08-08T13:26:00.000-07:002009-08-09T18:15:22.264-07:00Indoor Camping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVBbUt5YHUCYiZrpCDcT5FSEA2w0AL1ybDTu11MX-bQ-RuEhKlYWHL5LCutIJyPrfg8ucG4Jrz7-Yu5eutbku9uwcQOBzCGDnBh8pl6Tjf_TjZFtJkhE7xI42IEoJTrfFKQ2kO22r9SI/s1600-h/SDC10016.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVBbUt5YHUCYiZrpCDcT5FSEA2w0AL1ybDTu11MX-bQ-RuEhKlYWHL5LCutIJyPrfg8ucG4Jrz7-Yu5eutbku9uwcQOBzCGDnBh8pl6Tjf_TjZFtJkhE7xI42IEoJTrfFKQ2kO22r9SI/s200/SDC10016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367692242355629554" /></a><br />Well when it rains outside the only thing left to do is go camping, that is indoor camping. My family decided that we wouldn't let the rain get us down so I went and got the tent from the storage area and set it up in the living room. Of course setting up a 9 x 6 dome tent in the living room was as fun as playing in it, by the the way our apartment isn't even 1000 square feet so imagine how that looked but hey it was for the kids. The only thing we had a problem with was the fire, how do you camp without a fire. Anyhow after keeping it up most of the day we had to pack up and go home. Everyone should to take the time to go camping indoors.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-55089472875589030572009-08-06T11:42:00.000-07:002009-08-06T12:09:19.061-07:00No shoes No shirt No service?Well I think know I have heard it all. In Missouri a family goes into Burger King with there 6 month old daughter and then told they must leave. When I found out why I was shocked beyond belief. You know that little 6 month old girl she was just being so bad when her mom carried her in she didn't have on shoes and you know that in order to inter an establishment you have to have on shoes. An employee explained to mom she couldn't stay unless the baby had on shoes due to health regulations, mom put socks on the child but the manager told them if the didn't leave or put shoes on the baby she would call the police, the family rushed out but after talking to Burger Kings headquarters the apologized and invited them back to be treated like royalty. My <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">question</span> is fast food is not any longer fast, fast food is no longer cheap, but know fast food employees are not even trained well enough to handle a 6 month old. Why do we allow this from these kind of people? Click link to see video.<a href="http://www.comcast.net/video/no-shoes-no-service/1206761088"> http://www.comcast.net/video/no-shoes-no-service/1206761088</a>Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-39012460518455223282009-08-04T18:28:00.000-07:002009-08-04T18:36:46.094-07:00SnacksAs I sit here next to my 2 yr old I smile because I decided to give him a couple Oreo cookies as a snack and I swear it's like watching a T.V. commercial, first he opened it up then began to eat the center filling afterwords he started on the chocolate cookie, which he is wearing on his face mostly, a defendant poster child for marketing there cookies. My 4 yr old daughter on the other hand just like to gobble them down, I don't know if she even taste them. Many of the snacks they eat are not the one best fit but I guess being the dad I can get away with it and nothing much is said at least not by me.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-12913118586775053802009-08-03T15:21:00.000-07:002009-08-03T15:31:28.556-07:00My Meaning of Marriage<div>In today’s society do people really know the true meaning of marriage? Everyone has their own ideas. To me marriage is highly just a social status and not a union of two people. Marriage is too publicized anymore. Look at all these people with money and having to have a prenuptial just to ensure their financial status. What happened to love and trust?</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>When me and my husband were first engaged I was so excited about getting married. The wedding, the honeymoon and the new last name. My expectations of married life were a fairytale. Then after the honeymoon reality sat in. Don’t get me wrong I have no regrets, my expectations were like everyone else’s. I have been married for three years. Most married couples will tell you that the first year is the hardest and they are correct. Being married taught me a lot about myself and about my husband that I didn’t know. I will say it has been a learning experience.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The next challenge we faced as a married couple was becoming a family. When we found out we were pregnant we were ecstatic. It was scary to because we were newlyweds and they say having children can either help or hinder your relationship Early on.</div><div><br /></div><div> I wouldn’t trade her for the world of course she is is pride and joy. In the first few months of being new parents was a struggle. Because making decisions and agreeing on everything as a parent was a new challenge. After getting the hang of becoming new parents has brought us even closer together than we have been.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>After everything we have been through in the last three years has made us stronger and brought us so much closer. It’s taught us more about who we are as couple and most important as friends. Another challenge has been financial issues. We both handle money and responsibility very differently. We have learned to compromise and work together. We usually know what each other is thinking and feeling and that helps. Especially knowing each other so well we can work through are arguments. Marriage isn’t all fun and games if you want it you really have to work to keep things going strong.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In redefining marriage everyone has their own definition or opinion of what it is. First and foremost you have a great friendship, before you can become lovers. Secondly you must have an open mind and heart for your partner’s thoughts. You also have to consider there feelings along with their opinions even if you don’t agree. Third on the list the most important of them all is communication. Without having good communication between the two of you your relationship won’t do well. You need to be open up about anything and everything that goes on between the two of you. Life is short I have learned and I enjoy being married most of time. One more thing you can’t forget is love. So marriage to me is two people discovering who each other are, and growing old together. </div><div><br /></div><div>Written By</div><div>Kimberly Laten in 2007</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-49846016008185262009-08-02T10:55:00.000-07:002009-08-02T11:11:28.624-07:00Weekend At Henry'sLet me start by saying all it takes is effort and fun. My family and I enjoyed the weekend to the fullest, we went to a state park that has one of the greatest play areas know to kids, a playground with slides and rides, a climbing wall, large areas to run around, a very large maze, and most of all the water park where the kids run into the shooting water in the ground and water cannons and most of all kids any age can play. Another great thing about this park was it only cost $4.00 to get in and that included the park play areas, so if you are pinching pennies or not check out the local and state parks see what they have. Spending a weekend with the family is something that is always fun.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-78628900582281246232009-07-31T20:28:00.000-07:002009-07-31T20:29:09.658-07:00Who's Yor Hero?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; ">It's almost time for those very special people to begin a journey together with several thousand people, one that will make the difference not only in those afflicted with this horrible decease but in the lives of those that contribute there time and help. (Dates and locations posted on web page) In Sept 2008, I walked all 60 miles to help in this battle not for me, not for my neighbor but for my wife, my kids, and most of all for the memory of 2 people I loved and miss very much. In late 1996 I lost my mother to cancer which really hit hard due to our close relationship, then 2 months later that same year I received a call from by brother n law saying that my sister who lived in Alabama had just passed away from Breast Cancer. I have lost members of my family including a brother and sister together in an auto accident but I could do nothing about that so know I have set a part of my life aside in the fight to rid the books of such deceases like this. So please log onto the link and find someone you know and help make sure your family does not have to endure my pain. Guys don't think you can't get breast cancer you can and the numbers getting larger. Thanks</div></span>Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-239794735639067922009-07-30T13:10:00.000-07:002009-07-30T13:14:56.888-07:00Have a BeerNow I can tell my kid that when they get into a fight with someone to just invite them over for a beer and talk it over, hehe. I wish that if I got into it with someone the president would invite me to the white house to talk it over with a beer.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-50254185997321106442009-07-30T06:42:00.000-07:002009-07-30T06:55:06.046-07:00Daily LoveI have been home know close to 6 months from a injury and when I go back yo work it's going to be very hard. Every morning when I get up with my kids Alayna 4yr's and Daniel 2yr's I start out like most I am sure but the difference is we have fun throughout the day we color, play, and I even try to teach the abc's and writing. I would have never thought I would be doing this, I have other children and it took me getting hurt to see what really being a parent is. I have a lot to learn and I make many mistakes but like my kids I will never give up and most of all I will never allow the bonds I have made be broken. <div><br /></div><div>My lesson to everyone who has children of any age is get to know them build a bond and never let anything break that bond.</div>Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600201764890219440.post-30061572188903601202009-07-29T19:43:00.000-07:002009-07-29T19:47:19.867-07:00Getting StartedTo all those parents out there I am asking for you opinions and ideas to help <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">raise</span> our kids. Please take the time to write and let us know.Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078656931915162718noreply@blogger.com0