tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248590442024-03-13T06:45:01.534-07:00Cressler FamilyMake sure you click the pics...They all go to our online AlbumMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-35844637398703108342010-01-08T07:16:00.001-08:002010-01-08T07:16:35.140-08:00<table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JoshAndAshleyVisitForDinner?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/S0LQ2R9dwfE/AAAAAAAA2p4/lKwwhYfrsHc/s160-c/JoshAndAshleyVisitForDinner.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JoshAndAshleyVisitForDinner?feat=embedwebsite" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Josh and Ashley visit for dinner</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-80623632484186786142010-01-08T07:12:00.000-08:002010-01-08T07:12:44.145-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/S0dLaiM5H-I/AAAAAAAA254/fEpapF8pkGo/s1600-h/Xmas+2009+031.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: both" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/S0dLaiM5H-I/AAAAAAAA254/fEpapF8pkGo/s320/Xmas+2009+031.jpg" /></a> <br /><br />This is a test of Cristy's ability to blog with pics.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-4894664459346842802010-01-08T07:08:00.000-08:002010-01-08T07:09:45.191-08:00This is so sadSeems my lovely wife is techno-illiterate and can't update a blog. I am shamed but since I love her so, I'm going to give her one more chance before I take it back over.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-17232314787967316132009-02-09T07:59:00.000-08:002009-02-09T08:28:59.354-08:00Catching Up<table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wOAMgedTrVTlkAlJavP_EQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/SWtcDcWOkVI/AAAAAAAAovA/op8Y0BR9E5A/s144/IMG_4266.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/AuntieAndTheBoys?feat=embedwebsite">Auntie and the Boys</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/69Mlck6YoUF1limdR8HCSg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/SWtcRn20PCI/AAAAAAAAox8/lYvTtXQsC_4/s144/IMG_4281.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackS1stBirthday?feat=embedwebsite">Jack's 1st Birthday</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GVflfHNnJW9_C28Ag0S4jQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/SWtcQrtVMLI/AAAAAAAAoxw/Zbul2Xchihs/s144/IMG_4280.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackS1stBirthday?feat=embedwebsite">Jack's 1st Birthday</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RWywJh762YU9_55mwu18iA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/SXJYHldJHrI/AAAAAAAApA0/D1iqAVADYwY/s144/IMG_4353.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/AlexAndMaxSkiing?feat=embedwebsite">Alex and Max Skiing</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/G7UzELADesZ61gtMxF5y7Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QrHJPhbzt4I/SXJYO_fvDkI/AAAAAAAApBw/xaTiyCwoYXY/s144/IMG_4359.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/AlexAndMaxSkiing?feat=embedwebsite">Alex and Max Skiing</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Well it has been quite a while since we updated the blog, so here's a little information to catch you up. In October, Jack broke his leg by twisting out of his bumbo seat, but he healed within a month and was out of the cast by Halloween. In November we welcomed Briana and Kyle and Grandpa for Thanksgiving, a good time was had by all. December brought Christmas, a visit from Auntie, and Jack's first birthday. If you click on the picture it will link you to our web album and you can see all the pictures of these events!<br /><br />Now it is the first of February, and we are all doing great. Mike has started coaching a rugby team, which he loves, Alex is plugging away at the violin and is looking forward to soccer, Max has just started Tae Kwon Do (he's a natural) and Jack is starting to learn to walk. I spend most of the day holding his hands so he can explore his surroundings on foot. Which is part of the reason I have not updated our blog until now! (Other than being lazy :)Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-36020763324035747022008-09-02T09:20:00.000-07:002008-09-20T12:57:32.247-07:00First day of schoolAfter a very short summer it seems, it's back to school! The boys looked so handsome in their uniforms. Max is getting used to having all morning free before going to afternoon kindergarten at noon. It is a struggle! Alex is really liking the 4th grade. His 4th grade teacher (Mr. Carlton) is a lot of fun, and has already told us the class will be making models of castles by the end of the year - and Alex is so excited to build one out of legos! of course. Alex also got his cub scout Bear award and is moving on to Webelos. Jack is just having fun watching all the activity around him. He is already 8 months old and growing way too fast for Mom's liking. He is a very happy baby and loves to smile and laugh. We are truly blessed! <br /><br /> http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/FirstDayOfSchool200802#Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-27883858413967802202008-08-28T07:01:00.000-07:002008-08-31T07:02:50.664-07:00Sunday Afternoon at Causey ResevoirWent up with the Cronins to Causey for a picnic and a little play. Had a blast...It was the last weekend of Summer. Ah well, back to school and the grind.<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/PicnicAtCauseyResevior"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/mcressler/SLqiKsOz75E/AAAAAAAAWQg/-kJFLQrKJf4/s160-c/PicnicAtCauseyResevior.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/PicnicAtCauseyResevior" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Picnic at Causey Resevior</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-85470237916321192002008-08-25T18:00:00.000-07:002008-08-25T18:13:26.339-07:00Summer swimmingWe enjoyed Mark's pool a lot this summer - it is definitely our favorite activity! These pictures were taken the end of July (I'm a little behind on our blogging). Alex LOVES to go swimming and would stay in the pool all day and night if we let him. Max is turning into quite a little fish this year too thanks to a month of swimming lessons - thanks Mark and Janette!<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/FamilyFunAtMarkS/photo#5233632905326968418"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/mcressler/SKGZZf7PPmI/AAAAAAAAWJM/s8ZZKc7wblM/s144/P1010079.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/FamilyFunAtMarkS/photo#5233632805393069858"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/mcressler/SKGZTrpI9yI/AAAAAAAAWIc/tqXEF758psI/s144/P1010075.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/FamilyFunAtMarkS/photo#5233632827880963026"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/mcressler/SKGZU_aq-9I/AAAAAAAAWIo/RBey8ukDm3Q/s144/P1010076.jpg" /></a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-56964941615513925442008-08-09T06:53:00.000-07:002008-08-31T07:00:00.145-07:00Summer Trip to SpokaneWe just got home from a trip to see Cristy's family in Spokane. There was a big family reunion and we camped out at Priest River for a couple of the days. I think its safe to say that we all had a blast. Zip gave all of us a CD with all the genealogical work she has done on the Shoff side and I'm going through it now. Wow, what a lot of great info. It was good seeing everyone and I think the kids had a blast with the cousins.<br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/CampingInPriestRiver"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/mcressler/SKGXnjjTvcE/AAAAAAAAV_w/RdTHFnWkk-o/s160-c/CampingInPriestRiver.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/CampingInPriestRiver" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Camping in Priest River</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/SpokaneVacation2008"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/mcressler/SKGVIsPH4SE/AAAAAAAAV6I/yp3kQdiU2DM/s160-c/SpokaneVacation2008.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/SpokaneVacation2008" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Spokane Vacation 2008</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-66793751654440042292008-07-28T06:41:00.000-07:002008-08-12T06:42:56.731-07:00Some New Family PIcsJust a couple of new pics of the family before we took off to Spokane for a family reunion.<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackAndCami"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/mcressler/SIXcA_17tmE/AAAAAAAAVaw/LILRWYOiJBs/s160-c/JackAndCami.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackAndCami" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Jack and Cami</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-44693842837406623742008-06-25T05:57:00.000-07:002008-06-25T05:59:53.447-07:00Jack gets a toothWell, looks like our little man has sprouted a new tooth. He's been gnawing at things for ages and we just thought that he liked to chew. We were wrong. He has a bottom center tooth that just broke through. Its neighbor ought to be up soon. He told his mom he was going to bite her now.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-18842062033907884762008-06-23T05:59:00.000-07:002008-06-25T06:02:43.012-07:00Alex heads out to TexasHe has been so excited about going to my sister's house this summer. He flew all by himself with no problems. He told the stewardess that he would be "no problem and very obedient". What a good boy he is.We sure will miss him though. Breezy said she would post pics on her blog daily so we can see what is going on while he is away. You gotta love technology.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-43954167568727644572008-05-24T12:41:00.000-07:002008-05-24T12:44:51.409-07:00Max turns 5It was a great day today. Max has turned 5 and is quite the man now! He had a Hazrry Potter themed BD with all his friends. They made potion out of koolaid, gummi worms and other gummi bugs, and pop rocks. The boys thought it was so cool. We had made a 9 3/4 platform sign for the front door plus several stores within the house. Cristy is so good at this stuff. She cam up with a ton of good ideas that kept the kids busy, entertained, and the house didn't get trashed. All in all it was a good day.<br /><br />Pics to come.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-72248212776203568362008-05-09T07:42:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:03:07.108-07:00Not such a good dayWell, today is a real bummer. Michah J Cronin, who is one of my favorite cousins, died today. We're not sure exactly why but we are so sad and we are going to miss him so much. He was on a job in Colorado Springs and was, unfortunately found by one of his roommates. I* feel so bad for my Aunt, T. Its such a difficult thing to lose a child. While I have not experienced that myself, I have lost siblings and parents, neither of which is an enjoyable experience. We've been flocking to her and Tom's side in this time of need and are hoping it helps in some way. As I was talking with my bro and Micah's brother, we all agreed that the only good thing that comes out of a funeral is that the family comes together. Its actually quite sad, the only time that my mom's side of the family comes together is when someone dies. At the rate we seem to be kickin off, it should be often. I blame myself a bit because I easily fall into the "I'm so busy right now" mentality and then its gone...can't say hi or goodbye. Sometimes life gives us hard lessons, I just wish we didn't forget them so much and need the constant reminder.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-86825114432918451362008-04-03T07:34:00.000-07:002008-04-03T07:38:53.826-07:00Its a wonderful dayman, I am so stoked. One of my best friends, Glenn, whom I had lost contact with several years ago and could not find, has finally found me! It looks like he is still in Japan. I am so stoked that he found me. Hit me with a facebook invite and wouldn't you know, my work blocks facebook. Had to use my iPhone to check it out and get his email. Crazy. I'm about ready to hop a flight to Japan to see him I'm so stoked.<br /><br />Work is going well. Seems like there is still a whole lot to learn but I am absorbing it. Like any where else, there are fire drills but I'm happy to be someplace where I can make a difference.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-10616569362565908272008-03-21T09:33:00.000-07:002008-03-21T09:35:44.933-07:00Week one of new job endingand not soon enough. While not overly difficult, there is so much to learn. For those who do not know, I'm the Director fo Bank IT for United Health Care and CIO of OptumHealth Bank, UHG's medical savings bank. While I don't have a ton to say since I am still trying to get my mits around everything, it is pretty cool. The people are quite nice!Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-82179762577729568882008-03-19T09:29:00.000-07:002008-03-21T09:32:40.665-07:00When the whole Family lands on youMy sister and 2 of her kids are out visiting from Austin. Its been a blast so far and the kids have loved playing with their cousins. They are all so cute together but , with Cristy, my sister, and Jess all lactating, its been a plain old dairy farm around the house. We all moo as we walk by. Needless to say, we all get punched too. <br /><br />The babies are all getting so big! Bri's boy must weigh 30 lbs! he is such a chunk but also so happy. He just plays and smiles like he has no sense. Bri's was supposed to leave to go home today but the airlines delayed teh flight for 2 days and she won't fly out till friday now. Its nice having her around a little longer<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/FamilyPics"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/mcressler/R921SkMgIzE/AAAAAAAAIV0/Flc9cu_5Ds4/s160-c/FamilyPics.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/FamilyPics" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Family Pics</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-2893026109604137602008-03-13T13:21:00.000-07:002008-03-13T13:31:59.647-07:00What the heck have I jumped into...My Dad sent me a box full of slides, negatives and pictures is nor logical order or even in any semblance or organization. Some slides where unmounted and many negatives were torn or bent. I decided to tackle this and get them all scanned. We bought a high end film and slide scanner and off I went. After about 2 weeks I had all the slides (600+) done at a good high res (4800dpi if you must know). They spanned most of the 80's and were a blast to look at as I went. I then decided to go after the negatives. I found 4 different formats and could, luckily, mount most.I started with what looked to bethe oldest and dived in. I even took the time to slightly organize them and get negative mounts to store them in. WHAT A BLAST!!!! They start around 1963 and go forward. I have pictures of me and my family I have never seen in my life. I just finished the odd format negatives, the oldest, last night and am working on the 35mm. The 110 will be a pain and I will probably send those out. I now have 10Gb on Picassa and am moving everything up. Since my album is in chronological order, you will need to go to the bottom of the page to see the old stuff. While its majorly time consuming, its also a labor of love. Its like reliving your life all over again.<br /><br />http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler<br /><br /><br />is the link to the main page. Feel free to look around. No laughing though...it was the 80sMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-48486946968313480772008-02-10T06:51:00.000-08:002008-02-12T06:54:01.458-08:00Easy as a Sunday Morningin fact, it was Sunday morning and we were chillin like villains. I love the pics of Jack and Max on the couch. Alex had been working on a lego space base that he is quite proud of. Enjoy.<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/TheBoysOnALazySunday"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/mcressler/R7GvAIU9dDE/AAAAAAAAEeQ/jtp9l4vhHmI/s160-c/TheBoysOnALazySunday.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/TheBoysOnALazySunday" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">The Boys on a lazy Sunday</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-46697758530318785792008-01-30T06:49:00.000-08:002008-02-12T06:51:45.440-08:00Pics from a kids perspectiveMax loves to get the camera and take pics of stuff around the house and outside. I don't doctor or change anything. You will notice the halo around everything. He said he had wiped off the lens for us.<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/PicsFromAKidsPerspective"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/mcressler/R7GvNIU9dME/AAAAAAAAEg0/OV5-sEwA1Qs/s160-c/PicsFromAKidsPerspective.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/PicsFromAKidsPerspective" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Pics from a kids perspectiv<wbr></wbr>e</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-39201619111284464572008-01-28T06:42:00.000-08:002008-02-12T06:49:26.440-08:00Jack is 1 MonthWell, Jack has turned 1 month today. We are all so excited that he is doing well. The jaundice is gone, he is eating, sleeping, and pooping like its no ones business...and it isn't.<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/MaxAndJack"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/mcressler/R5tRZ7t8HrE/AAAAAAAAEVs/Ah5ER9CH6dY/s160-c/MaxAndJack.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/MaxAndJack" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Max and Jack</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-30395439178283477252007-12-30T21:04:00.000-08:002007-12-30T21:06:48.402-08:00Jack's second day of lifeBoth Jack and Cristy are doing well. Cristy is really sore and let her pain meds go a bit too long in between and suffered for it. I don't think she will do that again any time soon. Jack is doing well but is suffering from a mild case of jaundice. He is a little yellow but they have put him in the baby tanning bed and he is looking very good. Both he and Cristy should be coming home tomorrow.<br /><br />There are a few other stories to tell since I have some time to put this down. As Cristy was coming out of surgery and was being moved into recovery, she began choking. I grabbed her hand as a look of panic set in and the nurses and others began trying to help. She's looking at me like "help me, I can't breathe" and then her eyes roll back and she passes out. I'm absolutely freaking out at this point in time and she comes too and gets the saliva that was choking her down. It scared the crap out of me and the nurses and Dr's in the room. I had images of trying to raise 3 boys by myself. It really scared me bad. All is well that ends well though and she is fine.<br /><br />As you may remember, we actually conceived twins but one was an acardiac twin. Well, the dean of the school of pathology came to our room last night and asked us to donate the body of the acardiac twin to the school. Turns out that are they not only rare but this one was the biggest, and most complete, they had ever seen. It was pretty much a full sized baby up to the point of the top of the shoulders, where everything stopped. Imagine a Stephen king baby where there is a full body but no head. There were also no real organs but they hadn't done a full analysis until they had our permission. we did end up donating the body to the university for teaching purposes as long as we got a full pathology report. I may post that here if I feel like it.<br /><br />Enjoy these new pictures, we sure did.<br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackDay2"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/mcressler/R3h0s2r9VbE/AAAAAAAAEP4/dEDJifHV-yI/s160-c/JackDay2.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackDay2" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Jack Day 2</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-33718074647658382902007-12-29T20:33:00.001-08:002007-12-29T20:37:59.396-08:00Introducing Jack Harland CresslerCristy gave birth to our newest addition on the morning of the 28th of Dec, 2007 to a completely healthy baby boy. The C section went well with her in and out in about an hour. Jack, who was nameless for much of the day, is doing great and beginning to eat well. the boys love him to death... both want to hold him all the time. at the time of this writing both Mom and teh baby are still at the hospital but should be coming home for New Years Eve. I've posted quite a few pics here<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackCresslerBirth"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/mcressler/R3caYdlMa1E/AAAAAAAAELc/WCdH_ZlKTbI/s160-c/JackCresslerBirth.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/JackCresslerBirth" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Jack cressler Birth</a></td></tr></table><br />and more will followMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-52381141037806057282007-11-28T07:16:00.000-08:002007-11-28T07:19:24.098-08:00Santa and the BoysWe took Max and Alex to see Santa this weekend, They both loved it but I think thismay be the last year Alex still believes in Santa. He's a smart kid and is beginning to figure it out. How sad, losing on of childhoods biggest mysteries :( <br /><br />They are such good boys. Max asked Santa for a couple of presents but also asked if Alex could have some too. Its so nice when they think of each other although I am sure they will kill each other later<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/AlexMaxAndSanta2007"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/mcressler/R02FLDm9EpE/AAAAAAAAD9w/zaUXRhW0ZdM/s160-c/AlexMaxAndSanta2007.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/AlexMaxAndSanta2007" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Alex Max and Santa 2007</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-87388072804023653592007-11-02T14:46:00.000-07:002007-11-09T14:59:17.328-08:00Mike's 39th BirthdayYes, Mike turned 39 this year! We had a big bash at his favorite BBQ restaurant (Q4U) and then headed back to our place for Black Forest Cake (homemade for the first time by Cristy! lopsided, but delicious :), Guitar Hero 3, and Poker Night. A good time was had by all and we had a blast sharing the day with friends and family. Say good-bye to your 30's Mike! It's all down hill from here. . .<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/MikeSBirthday2007"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/mcressler/RzTkeh_wGuE/AAAAAAAAD8U/wCNRK_yrJuQ/s160-c/MikeSBirthday2007.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/MikeSBirthday2007" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Mike's Birthday 2007</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24859044.post-88788195668566050022007-10-31T14:31:00.000-07:002007-11-09T14:46:39.575-08:00Halloween 2007We had a great Halloween this year! Alex was Harry Potter, and Max was a cute but fierce Batman. We had a lot of fun carving pumpkins and just enjoyed our nice mild weather. The boys didn't last very long out trick or treating, I guess they know that Mom will buy them candy anyway when what they've collected is gone. <br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/Halloween2007"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/mcressler/RzNqzHRaXdE/AAAAAAAAD0A/TzII9H-80PA/s160-c/Halloween2007.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/Halloween2007" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Halloween 2007</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/AllHallowsEve2007"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/mcressler/RzNq-nRaXpE/AAAAAAAAD2I/czJFFcJccZE/s160-c/AllHallowsEve2007.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mcressler/AllHallowsEve2007" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">All Hallows Eve 2007</a></td></tr></table>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740395264311825283noreply@blogger.com0