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Now playing: Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Picture Update
Life has been busy the past couple of weeks. Here is an update starting right after my last batch of Dillon pictures/videos.
One evening we were saying goodbye to Mike and Ginni and I asked "Where is Dillon?" After a minute of searching, I found him stuck here trying to get his tractor out. No telling how long he had been stuck there because he wasn't making any crying sounds.
Here is a fun picture of Aunt Michelle with Dillon and Warner.
Dillon loves this toy horse at Grandma's house. He rocks on it as if he is going to win the Kentucky Derby.
"I wonder how much of Papa's yard I could destroy before he got mad at me?"
Something tells me these two were up to no good before I walked around the corner to check on them.
This picture is to say goodbye to our good friends the Cranchs. Carolyn, Warner, and Paul are moving back to Australia. Actually, Paul left Saturday night and Carolyn and Warner will be leaving this Saturday. Christina and Carolyn pushed the boys around the neighborhood many times the past year and kept each other sane while the dads were at work. Paul and I had many good games of tennis, though he always beat me. I taught Paul the rules of American football, while he introduced me to rugby. They will be missed.
This is one of the first pictures of Dillon and Warner together. Little did we know at the time, but this is exactly how their relationship would turn out. The two never played well together, they constantly struggled to get the toy the other one was playing with. Let's hope that they get along when the Nixon's go down under to visit them.
Dillon in the pumpkin patch at Cover's Apple Ranch.
Uncle James, Aunt Michelle, and Dillon on the train at Cover's. Ever since his trip to Railtown 1897 Dillon has loved trains.
Sunday afternoon we went to a Halloween carnival for kids. It was too warm to dress Dillon in his costume so we improvised and made him a member of the Lakers.
Here he is trying to eat bubbles. Dillon was much more interested in the bubbles then any of the candy. He doesn't quite understand what trick-or-treating is all about.
Tomorrow I will post pictures of him in his real Halloween costume.
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Now playing: Rocco DeLuca & The Burden - Colorful
via FoxyTunes
One evening we were saying goodbye to Mike and Ginni and I asked "Where is Dillon?" After a minute of searching, I found him stuck here trying to get his tractor out. No telling how long he had been stuck there because he wasn't making any crying sounds.
Here is a fun picture of Aunt Michelle with Dillon and Warner.
Dillon loves this toy horse at Grandma's house. He rocks on it as if he is going to win the Kentucky Derby.
"I wonder how much of Papa's yard I could destroy before he got mad at me?"
Something tells me these two were up to no good before I walked around the corner to check on them.
This picture is to say goodbye to our good friends the Cranchs. Carolyn, Warner, and Paul are moving back to Australia. Actually, Paul left Saturday night and Carolyn and Warner will be leaving this Saturday. Christina and Carolyn pushed the boys around the neighborhood many times the past year and kept each other sane while the dads were at work. Paul and I had many good games of tennis, though he always beat me. I taught Paul the rules of American football, while he introduced me to rugby. They will be missed.
This is one of the first pictures of Dillon and Warner together. Little did we know at the time, but this is exactly how their relationship would turn out. The two never played well together, they constantly struggled to get the toy the other one was playing with. Let's hope that they get along when the Nixon's go down under to visit them.
Dillon in the pumpkin patch at Cover's Apple Ranch.
Uncle James, Aunt Michelle, and Dillon on the train at Cover's. Ever since his trip to Railtown 1897 Dillon has loved trains.
Sunday afternoon we went to a Halloween carnival for kids. It was too warm to dress Dillon in his costume so we improvised and made him a member of the Lakers.
Here he is trying to eat bubbles. Dillon was much more interested in the bubbles then any of the candy. He doesn't quite understand what trick-or-treating is all about.Tomorrow I will post pictures of him in his real Halloween costume.
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Now playing: Rocco DeLuca & The Burden - Colorful
via FoxyTunes
Monday, October 22, 2007
Sit, Otis, sit! Good dog. (UPDATED)
Now that Christina is a stay-at-home parent, she tasked herself with finally getting Otis to obedience training. After five weeks of intense training, I am proud to report that he passed Level 1 Basic Manners with flying colors. He can now sit, lay down, and come on command. However, he will not go to the store for us.
Otis now has more schooling than most of the Nixon family.
(I have a couple of pictures to post but am having trouble with Blogger. I hope to post them soon, along with a few pics of Dillon in Shafter from this weekend.)
Update:
That's Otis and Christina in the top left. I think if I were the neighbors of this dog school I would get about a dozen outdoor cats to torture the dogs in obedience training.
The official certificate. We're so proud.
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Now playing: Hootie & the Blowfish - Goodbye
via FoxyTunes
Otis now has more schooling than most of the Nixon family.
(I have a couple of pictures to post but am having trouble with Blogger. I hope to post them soon, along with a few pics of Dillon in Shafter from this weekend.)
Update:
That's Otis and Christina in the top left. I think if I were the neighbors of this dog school I would get about a dozen outdoor cats to torture the dogs in obedience training.
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Now playing: Hootie & the Blowfish - Goodbye
via FoxyTunes
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
More Videos
The following are videos I have found entertaining and/or funny over the past few weeks.
Here is a promotional video for a retirement home and the Wii based tournaments they host. It's a video like this that would sway me to stick my parents in a home. (Just kidding Mom. Sorry Dad but you were going to be sent to the home even before this video.)
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Space Poop!
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I saw this video a while back ago but recently showed it to Christina to prove to her that Texas is crazy about high school football. We rented season 1 of Friday Night Lights (and loved it) but she just didn't believe how a town could idolize football. By the way, I couldn't imagine losing a game in this fashion.
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Here is a humorous take on Halo 3.
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Phillips' new ad for their shaver that is too hot for tv.
And their PG 13 music video.
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Finally, proof that Vlade Divac is no longer the Queen of Flops.
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Now playing: Sublime - Doin' Time
via FoxyTunes
Here is a promotional video for a retirement home and the Wii based tournaments they host. It's a video like this that would sway me to stick my parents in a home. (Just kidding Mom. Sorry Dad but you were going to be sent to the home even before this video.)
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Space Poop!
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I saw this video a while back ago but recently showed it to Christina to prove to her that Texas is crazy about high school football. We rented season 1 of Friday Night Lights (and loved it) but she just didn't believe how a town could idolize football. By the way, I couldn't imagine losing a game in this fashion.
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Here is a humorous take on Halo 3.
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Phillips' new ad for their shaver that is too hot for tv.
And their PG 13 music video.
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Finally, proof that Vlade Divac is no longer the Queen of Flops.
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Now playing: Sublime - Doin' Time
via FoxyTunes
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Our Little Napoleon Dynamite
Like every toddler, Dillon loves music. Ever since he could walk he has shown us his Happy Feet. I finally recorded some of his dance moves last week and thanks to some editing help from James I am now able to post them online.
After his dance-a-thon, Dillon pulled out his "Old Man Walk." He started walking this way a few weeks ago and every time he did it I told him he was walking like an old man. Now he can do it on demand.
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Now playing: Cake - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
via FoxyTunes
After his dance-a-thon, Dillon pulled out his "Old Man Walk." He started walking this way a few weeks ago and every time he did it I told him he was walking like an old man. Now he can do it on demand.
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Now playing: Cake - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
via FoxyTunes
Monday, October 08, 2007
I'M A MAN!!!
If you have been following the Mike Gundy press conference meltdown then you will enjoy the following parody of a Coors Lite commercial. (If you are unfamiliar with the Oklahoma State coach's rant then catch up here.)
If you don't care about football then enjoy this picture of Dillon.
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Now playing: Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity
via FoxyTunes
If you don't care about football then enjoy this picture of Dillon.
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Now playing: Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity
via FoxyTunes
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
It's getting cold out, put a jacket on
Hey Wii owners, Nintendo has created a non-slip rubber jacket for their Wii Remote. Starting October 15th you will find the jackets in all Wii systems and individual remotes. However, if you bought a system and additional remotes before the 15th Nintendo will ship you up to four jackets for FREE. Go to their official site to have the Big N send you the accessory. This is going to cost Nintendo over $17 million.
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Now playing: Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
via FoxyTunes
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Now playing: Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
via FoxyTunes
Monday, October 01, 2007
Help!
Last week a thought crossed my mind while I was surfing around the iTunes store: I have never listened to an entire Beatles album. The battle between Apple and the Beatles is very well documented. So I turned to the next best thing, Amazon.
My question for you is which album should I buy as my first Beatles cd? If you lived during the British Invasion or have a favorite album please leave me a note in the comments. I am currently leaning towards purchasing their number 1 hits cd, unless otherwise persuaded.
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Now playing: Sia - Breathe Me
via FoxyTunes
My question for you is which album should I buy as my first Beatles cd? If you lived during the British Invasion or have a favorite album please leave me a note in the comments. I am currently leaning towards purchasing their number 1 hits cd, unless otherwise persuaded.
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Now playing: Sia - Breathe Me
via FoxyTunes
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Zoo Trip
While Dad was fulfilling a life long dream, Dillon and company went to the San Francisco Zoo.
From left to right: Carolyn, Christina, Michelle, Warner, and Dillon.
Dillon really loved the zebras and giraffes. He is also an expert in the sounds of bears and lions.
"Mom, this thing is uglier than Otis." Dillon was the only toddler brave enough to hand feed the goats.
He must like his tractor at home a lot better.
Aunt Michelle and Dillon in front of the polar bear pen.
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Now playing: Colbie Caillat - Battle
via FoxyTunes
From left to right: Carolyn, Christina, Michelle, Warner, and Dillon.
Dillon really loved the zebras and giraffes. He is also an expert in the sounds of bears and lions.
"Mom, this thing is uglier than Otis." Dillon was the only toddler brave enough to hand feed the goats.
He must like his tractor at home a lot better.
Aunt Michelle and Dillon in front of the polar bear pen.
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Now playing: Colbie Caillat - Battle
via FoxyTunes
Monday, September 24, 2007
Mission Accomplished
Dillon, Christina, and I went to the Bay Area this weekend. James was able to snag four free tickets to the Reds-Giants game. We were able to convince the Cranchs to also come over because Paul had never gone to a baseball game before. James also invited one of his old small group guys.
Here we are after the game. From left to right: James, David, me, Paul. It was fan appreciation day at AT&T Park, which is why there is a Toyota truck parked at second base.
After the game it was announced that all fans were allowed to run the bases. This is the first time I had ever heard of adults being allowed to participate. Normally, it is only children that is allowed to have the joy of pretending to be a major leaguer.
James went ahead of me to set up shop with the camera. The ushers standing by all the bases kept repeating, "No sliding!" My goal was simple: ignore the ushers and do something every baseball fan dreams of, sliding into home plate. As I rounded third, an opening was created. This was my chance. I could slide into home and not disrupt the other fans.
Team Nixon 1. Giants 0.
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Now playing: Mat Kearney - Crashing Down
via FoxyTunes
Here we are after the game. From left to right: James, David, me, Paul. It was fan appreciation day at AT&T Park, which is why there is a Toyota truck parked at second base.
After the game it was announced that all fans were allowed to run the bases. This is the first time I had ever heard of adults being allowed to participate. Normally, it is only children that is allowed to have the joy of pretending to be a major leaguer.
James went ahead of me to set up shop with the camera. The ushers standing by all the bases kept repeating, "No sliding!" My goal was simple: ignore the ushers and do something every baseball fan dreams of, sliding into home plate. As I rounded third, an opening was created. This was my chance. I could slide into home and not disrupt the other fans.
Team Nixon 1. Giants 0.
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Now playing: Mat Kearney - Crashing Down
via FoxyTunes
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Railtown 1897
Last weekend Grandma Sharon and Papa came to visit Dillon. Grandma Sharon has always wanted to go to Railtown 1897 in Jamestown. Grandpa Mike and Grandma Ginni decided to join us for our trip. The historic park is home to an old steam engine that takes visitors on a 40 minute trip. Here is our journey in pictures.
Dillon is anxious for the train to start moving.
Papa taught Dillon that the train goes "Choo Choo."
Of course when the train really did go "Choo Choo" Dillon got scared.
Dillon on one of the cabooses used on the set of Back to the Future III. Most of the movie was filmed up near Sonora. Here is a good scene that shows the part of the train tracks we were on. (We have another connection to the Back to the Future trilogy. Christina went to school with the kid who hands Marty McFly his guns in Part III. She also babysat the baby that played Marty's grandpa.) Railtown has been used in many other movies and tv shows. The famous water tower in "Petticoat Junction" is one of the first things passed on the tour.
Father and son working together.
This cuteness could stop a locomotive dead in it's tracks.
Dillon is anxious for the train to start moving.
Papa taught Dillon that the train goes "Choo Choo."
Of course when the train really did go "Choo Choo" Dillon got scared.
Dillon on one of the cabooses used on the set of Back to the Future III. Most of the movie was filmed up near Sonora. Here is a good scene that shows the part of the train tracks we were on. (We have another connection to the Back to the Future trilogy. Christina went to school with the kid who hands Marty McFly his guns in Part III. She also babysat the baby that played Marty's grandpa.) Railtown has been used in many other movies and tv shows. The famous water tower in "Petticoat Junction" is one of the first things passed on the tour.
Father and son working together.
This cuteness could stop a locomotive dead in it's tracks.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The Office Game
It appears The Office has created a fun online game. It allows for groups of fans to run a branch for Dunder Mifflin and earn Schrute Bucks.
Here is what you do: Go to DunderMifflinInfinity.com and sign up for an account. Apply as a regular worker in the Upland, CA branch. Use the worker code htokuksnn2 to get into the group I set up. If we are the first group to get 15 workers then we will run the branch.
Go now and sign up. And get as many people as you can to join.
Here is what you do: Go to DunderMifflinInfinity.com and sign up for an account. Apply as a regular worker in the Upland, CA branch. Use the worker code htokuksnn2 to get into the group I set up. If we are the first group to get 15 workers then we will run the branch.
Go now and sign up. And get as many people as you can to join.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Click this
I've been absent for the past few days because my parents left today. They have been here since Thursday. If there was one thing my mom taught me it was to "never blog when you have company." I will post pictures of their visit later in the week. For now I have some awesome links.
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Can you find the 38 Seinfeld references in this picture?
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Another awesome robot.
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Homer meets Darth Vader.
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When I hear "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins I previously thought of Vice City, now I think of an guerrilla.
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Internet People! I think I may have only seen half of the references in this song.
Internet People! - The Meth Minute 39
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Here is a clever site in response to Miss Teen South Carolina, and such.
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Today I found this awesome Firefox add-on called FoxyTunes. It allow you to control your music through your browser. It's much better than toggling back and forth between the internet and iTunes. I can even show what song is playing as I blog (see below.)
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Now playing: Jack Johnson - F-Stop Blues [2000]
via FoxyTunes
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Can you find the 38 Seinfeld references in this picture?
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Another awesome robot.
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Homer meets Darth Vader.
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When I hear "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins I previously thought of Vice City, now I think of an guerrilla.
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Internet People! I think I may have only seen half of the references in this song.
Internet People! - The Meth Minute 39
Add to My Profile | More Videos
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Here is a clever site in response to Miss Teen South Carolina, and such.
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Today I found this awesome Firefox add-on called FoxyTunes. It allow you to control your music through your browser. It's much better than toggling back and forth between the internet and iTunes. I can even show what song is playing as I blog (see below.)
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Now playing: Jack Johnson - F-Stop Blues [2000]
via FoxyTunes
Monday, September 10, 2007
A First Time For Everything
On Saturday my buddy Tyler took me and Paul out on his Sea Doo. He has an awesome three seater that is great for tubing and wake boarding. (I know what you are thinking. Three guys stuck on one Sea Doo, gross. It really isn't that bad. The key is being the driver or the guy on the back because he has to face backwards. You don't want to be the one in the middle of the manwich.)
Many times in my life I have gone out on a lake with the intentions of learning how to water ski, wake board, or knee board. Many times in my life I have wasted hours of everyone's time trying to get up and out of the water. But Saturday was different. Saturday I go up on my third attempt. I was stunned.
I didn't want to bring my camera out on the lake so I don't have any pictures. However, there was a guy standing on the shore filming me.
Update. Paul got upset because I didn't mention that it was also his first time to wake board. He wasn't quite as graceful as me.
Many times in my life I have gone out on a lake with the intentions of learning how to water ski, wake board, or knee board. Many times in my life I have wasted hours of everyone's time trying to get up and out of the water. But Saturday was different. Saturday I go up on my third attempt. I was stunned.
I didn't want to bring my camera out on the lake so I don't have any pictures. However, there was a guy standing on the shore filming me.
Update. Paul got upset because I didn't mention that it was also his first time to wake board. He wasn't quite as graceful as me.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Labor Day
Christina, Dillon, and I joined the Cummings, Evans, and Cranchs at Pinecrest Lake Monday for a Labor Day picnic. Grandma couldn't resist sharing her icecream with Dillon.
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