As Promised

Pictures from Christmas

Aunt Jennifer couldn't wait until Christmas for Dillon to open his present, so he opened it Thursday night. Cousin Taylor had to help since Dillon couldn't quite rip open the wrapping paper by himself.
Obviously, Dillon was the best present Christina and I received all year.
Now Dillon can help Grandpa Mike with his remodels.
Princess Taylor hamming it up for the camera.
Aunt Lynn and Grandma Sharon with one tired baby.

Post Christmas Update

It has been a crazy week. Between a trip down to Shafter, celebrating four different Christmas's (Christmi?), and a random get together in Sonora I have been neglecting the blog. Here are some random updates on my life.

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I found out last week that the California Board of Accountancy has accepted me as a CPA. After months of studying and traveling to Sacramento to take four hour tests I know have the privilage of putting three additional letters after my signature. By the way, I still will have to wait up to six months before I get my wall certificate so you will have to take my word for it that I truely am a CPA.

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You may notice labels at the end of all the posts on the blog. This is because I finally updated to the new version of Blogger. Every post should have a tag to make searching the blog easier. For example, clicking on a the label "Dillon" will give all the posts that mention Dillon.

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Over the Christmas weekend I received a lot of flack from relatives about any post not featuring pictures of Dillon. I was told no one cares about my other interests in life. Of course this came from the person whose idol is Jimmy Buffett, so I take his parrot-head comments with a grain of salt.

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Pictures from Christmas will be posted later.

Weekday Update

I noticed it has been awhile since my last post. The reason can be summed up in two words: Jack Bauer. I figured everyone is waiting for a Dillon update so I better provide one before there is a mutiny. The little guy is now sitting up on his own. He also is rolling all over the place and could be crawling by Christmas. Below are some new pictures.


Dillon all bundled up for his first Christmas parade held in downtown Sonora. Unfortunately, loud noises, cold weather, and babies do not mix.

This picture was taken on his half birthday. It is hard to imagine that six months ago we were in the hospital waiting to meet him.

The family frolicking in the hills.

See I told you he is close to crawling.

A clean diaper always brings happiness.

Dad, not much longer and I will be able to beat Uncle James and Cousin Eric in ping pong just like you.

Good call

I heard this on the radio and found the clip to go with it. Enjoy it!

Speaking of Chris Rock, if you aren't watching Everybody Hates Chris then shame on you. If you have seen the show and also know my father then you will understand what I can relate to the most.

Caption Contest #2

Just like before, post what you think the caption for the picture below should be.

Happy Birthday

Otis Milhouse Nixon turns two (or is it 14?) today.

Slacker

So it's been a while since my last post. I have many reasons for the long layoff (playing with Dillon, watching tv, traveling to Shafter because no one wants to come to Sonora, etc) but the main reason is because I just didn't feel like it. Call me a loser or slacker, but hey it's my blog and I do what I want. Anyways, here are some new pics of Dillon.


Daddy getting Dillon to laugh.


Mr. Preppie ready for church and all of the attention he gets there.


Told you I get a lot of attention at church.


One of my favorite pictures of Christina and Dillon.

Not quite a replacement for Mr. Eko, but still good

With the last episode (at least for a while) of Lost airing next week, I thought I would share with you how the slap happy duo of Nobody's Watching prepare for the show. Enjoy!

Happy Belated Halloween

I tried to post these pictures yesterday (you know, when they were relevant) but I was having trouble uploading them to Blogger. Anyways, here is our little giraffe.




I will throw in the this bonus picture because of the tardiness of the other pictures. Enjoy!

College (Video) Flashback

Ballroller noun - A person in charge of getting one of the three game volleyballs to the server during a match. Often works with a partner and can be compared to a ball boy in tennis. Name is derived from the act of rolling a volleyball to the partner.

My Hero

I finally found a super hero I can relate with and his name is Conan.

4 months

Dillon had his four month old doctor's appointment earlier in the week. He measured in at 25 1/2 inches and weighed 13 pounds 6 ounces. The doctor said he was in the 75th percentile in length, 50th percentile in head size, and 25th percentile in weight. Our little beanpole also got three shots. Surprisingly he only cried for a few seconds. A tough little beanpole.

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Last week Christina and Dillon made a trek down to Shafter, leaving me home alone. While I was struggling for survival, they were having fun with my family. Here are some pictures.

Taylor and Dillon excited that in a few months Taylor's little brother will be able to take a picture with them.



I still haven't figured out which one is the adult.



But Mom, I don't wanna wear a tie!



This last picture isn't from Dillon's trip, but it is his first meal other than milk. Not much of his crushed rice made it to his stomach.

O Caption, My Caption

This picture is in need of a caption. Please leave your suggestions in the comments.

Distractions

I have recently received a lot of hate e-mail (and phone calls) with complaints about not posting any new pictures of Dillon. Some of you may know that I have been very busy with my latest purchase, a Sony HDTV, which has kept me away from blogging.

You might say, "Jimmie, how does a new tv hinder your blogging schedule?" Actually, it is a combination of the new tv and the fact that I switched from Dish Network to Direct TV. I now have to relearn every channel number, including the new channels like G4, FX, and all the high def channels. I come home from my job tired and overworked but I rigorously study the channel listing, hoping that one day I will become master of my remote.

Enough with the intro, on to the pictures:



Dillon in his Sunday Best.



Christina and I have learned it is difficult to take Dillon's picture because he is in the best mood after he eats but he also spits up constantly. So getting a picture snapped without spit up all over his clothes is quite the accomplishment.



I did not photo shop his right arm out of this picture. I have no clue where it is.



Grandma giving the big guy a bath.



Dillon is getting ready to run the stairs at the Museum of Art in Philadelphia.



This is one of my favorite pictures.



Are they cheering me or Daddy's new tv?

RIP

No tears were shed as I read this.

More Simpsons

Too cheap to buy all The Simpsons DVDs? Try this website. Every Simpsons episode on demand. Best. Website. Ever. (Via Pop Candy.)

Of course the first episode I watched was Homer becoming Bart's pop warner coach. Some highlights: Martin only wearing one shoe yet kicking with the foot that has the shoe on it, Homer heckling Flanders, and Homer cutting everyone.

I also forgot to pass along more NFL picks for Week 2 (by Moe) and Week 3 (by Krusty).

College (Photo) Flashback

Inspired by one of Adam's recent posts I have decided to share some of my favorite college pictures.



$20,000 a year to lay on the main floor of FPU's Administration building. Got to love college.



The great thing about college is no one cares if you go a few years without getting a haircut.



Even with a dislocated pinky I was still a baller.



The most influential person in college: Professor Sandler.



Kids don't try this at home. Now, before you scroll down any further please listen to the first 30 seconds of this.





As you can see, I have nothing up this sleeve...



...or this sleeve. And after I hear the magic words from my boney assistant...



...(poof) Ta da!

Soccer Shenanigans

I apologize to all you soccer fans out there, but here is another reason why soccer is lame. Ok, maybe that was a cheap shot but how could this referee ever get another job again? If you watch the video you will see the ball boy blatantly kicks the ball into the net, yet the goal is still allowed. My favorite part is the ball boy doesn't even use the same ball that was just in play.

Via Deadspin.

The Ladies Man

I'm barely three months old and my mom is already trying to marry me off.



All of the ladies in the picture are in our small group. Of course no one really cares about the dads. (Single tear.)



That's my boy! Not much competition for him. I guess Dillon is already prepping himself for what college life at Fresno Pacific feels like.



How you doin'?



No wonder the ladies can't resist this guy.

You're Cut

Some people are more excited about football than I am. I have nothing against football, I just think it is highly overrated. I usually stay up to date on football via the Sports Guy's weekly picks and Sportscenter. But now I have a new source of information, Homer Simpson.

That is right, Homer has picked his winners and losers for Week 1. Of course, any mention of Homer and football and I think of the classic episode where Homer coaches Bart's pee wee team. Click here to see the hilarious credits to the episode.

Ready, Set, Ok Go

To some of you this is old news but for those of you who haven't seen the Ok Go video I urge you to watch it below. The choreography on the treadmills (yeah, you read that right) is mesmerizing.

I first learned about this video a few weeks back on The Colbert Report but I kept forgetting to pass it along. Going against traditional releases, the band posted their home made video on Youtube. This is not the first time they have done this, check out the first video here. Now sit back and enjoy.

Weight Watchers

A new study has linked what you weigh by what you watch. According to the study I am obese because I watch My Name is Earl, Prison Break, and have caught a few episodes of House. But I am also skinny from watching Homer, Peter, and Cartman. For some delicious irony click on the previous three links. Mmmmmm, irony.

Of course, everyone of all shapes and sizes watches Lost. Proof of this can be seen by these two college kids who snuck their way unto the set and posted their pictures on Flickr.

More Vacation Pictures

Due to popular demand (ok it is really just Christina nagging me to put up more photos of Dillon) I will give you more pictures from out trip to Lake Almanor.



Someone wasn't very happy when Dad put on his life jacket.



What kid doesn't like to spend the week with grandparents that spoil him?



Uncle James enjoying "happy hour" also known as the good mood Dillon is in after eating.



Lock up your daughters.



Uncle James isn't quite as hip as Dillon.



Floating with Grandpa.



Seeing the sights.



Finally, proof Otis can swim though not very well.