tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79615585015813675852024-03-13T04:28:14.879-06:00Musings from Boulder on Business, Life and SportsRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-56310945788043616172010-12-17T22:42:00.004-07:002010-12-17T23:36:07.027-07:00Zac Brown Band models first album after Good TunesHere is a little video that details how the Zac Brown Band came about writing their albums... with a little help from their buddy Sean O'Connor. Let's take a look at some of the behind the scenes action.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.xtranormal.com/site_media/players/jwplayer.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="flashvars" value="height=390&width=480&file=http://newvideos.xtranormal.com/web_final_lo/ce2c3aac-0a64-11e0-989f-003048d6740d_7.mp4&image=http://newvideos.xtranormal.com/web_final_lo/ce2c3aac-0a64-11e0-989f-003048d6740d_7.jpg&link=http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/8129909&searchbar=false&autostart=false"><embed src="http://www.xtranormal.com/site_media/players/jwplayer.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="height=390&width=480&file=http://newvideos.xtranormal.com/web_final_lo/ce2c3aac-0a64-11e0-989f-003048d6740d_7.mp4&image=http://newvideos.xtranormal.com/web_final_lo/ce2c3aac-0a64-11e0-989f-003048d6740d_7.jpg&link=http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/8129909&searchbar=false&autostart=false" width="480" height="390"></embed></object><object width="480" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.xtranormal.com/site_media/players/embedded-xnl-stats.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.xtranormal.com/site_media/players/embedded-xnl-stats.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" width="1" height="1"></embed></object>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-71441369135070147782010-04-29T19:08:00.011-06:002010-04-29T19:17:17.179-06:00Hey Tiger Woods, look out for these shady characters...Dear Mr. Tiger Woods,<br /><br />Welcome to a non-Masters event. The following folk will be in attendance. Best of luck and stay focused on the hole!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Quail Hollow attendees<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ovadhBapI/AAAAAAAACIs/-31TA_TsYU8/s1600/DSC02289.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ovadhBapI/AAAAAAAACIs/-31TA_TsYU8/s400/DSC02289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465733229413755538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ou6FDFp_I/AAAAAAAACIk/FU5NeU4z_74/s1600/DSC02256.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ou6FDFp_I/AAAAAAAACIk/FU5NeU4z_74/s400/DSC02256.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465732673089939442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ouI1ermbI/AAAAAAAACIc/dhrraUcEwlE/s1600/DSC02180.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ouI1ermbI/AAAAAAAACIc/dhrraUcEwlE/s400/DSC02180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465731827097115058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ouCCwK8cI/AAAAAAAACIU/SNss31n_sOw/s1600/DSC02294.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S9ouCCwK8cI/AAAAAAAACIU/SNss31n_sOw/s400/DSC02294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465731710401049026" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-68365802009035826562010-04-19T23:10:00.005-06:002010-04-19T23:13:49.690-06:00Carmelo Anthony fans from UtahThis was an ad shown during game 1 of the Denver vs. Utah series on Saturday night. Definitely a bit strange and apparently something from Nike.<br /><br />Check it out and share your thoughts...<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="justify"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kZPeP69tdoc&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kZPeP69tdoc&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></p>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-2657058673578301492010-03-16T23:02:00.008-06:002010-03-16T23:09:50.284-06:00St. Patty's DayWell, we had a very fun and busy last weekend. It included an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_%28story%29">epic</a> day of <a href="http://www.coppercolorado.com">skiing</a>, a nice Boulder hike up Sanitas, a tour of <a href="http://www.averybrewery.com">Avery Brewery</a> and some intense Scrabble at the <a href="http://www.mountainsunpub.com">Mountain Sun</a>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BinlYT75I/AAAAAAAACDA/MpxMgQeBrdA/s1600-h/DSC03915.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BinlYT75I/AAAAAAAACDA/MpxMgQeBrdA/s400/DSC03915.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449463981306802066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BikOKGpLI/AAAAAAAACC4/Go7kA10MqJ8/s1600-h/DSC03916.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BikOKGpLI/AAAAAAAACC4/Go7kA10MqJ8/s400/DSC03916.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449463923533587634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BigEwp7oI/AAAAAAAACCw/W54-h_Br2Cg/s1600-h/DSC03913.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BigEwp7oI/AAAAAAAACCw/W54-h_Br2Cg/s400/DSC03913.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449463852291452546" border="0" /></a>Tony came in town to visit and meet Dylan.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bg4f54HkI/AAAAAAAACCQ/NkdHqBCgdxQ/s1600-h/DSC03907.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bg4f54HkI/AAAAAAAACCQ/NkdHqBCgdxQ/s400/DSC03907.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449462072871493186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BhFjSD9CI/AAAAAAAACCo/Kqnc-vERnLc/s1600-h/DSC03895.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BhFjSD9CI/AAAAAAAACCo/Kqnc-vERnLc/s400/DSC03895.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449462297116537890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ranger helped teach Dylan the finer points of playing fetch.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BhA5mZMEI/AAAAAAAACCg/Luzox_7Mq8k/s1600-h/DSC03896.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6BhA5mZMEI/AAAAAAAACCg/Luzox_7Mq8k/s400/DSC03896.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449462217208049730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bg-D3t-AI/AAAAAAAACCY/zuyunz2Ssc4/s1600-h/DSC03897.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bg-D3t-AI/AAAAAAAACCY/zuyunz2Ssc4/s400/DSC03897.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449462168425461762" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There were birthday party's galore and Dylan figured out how cool balloons are! He erupted with excitement every time he saw one!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bg0olNoII/AAAAAAAACCI/os3X3xk4r0Q/s1600-h/DSC03918.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bg0olNoII/AAAAAAAACCI/os3X3xk4r0Q/s400/DSC03918.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449462006481264770" border="0" /></a>And at the end of the weekend, Dylan and dad took a nap together in mom and dad's bed.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bgw-KwaEI/AAAAAAAACCA/NtqvhqG1rg0/s1600-h/DSC03919.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S6Bgw-KwaEI/AAAAAAAACCA/NtqvhqG1rg0/s400/DSC03919.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449461943556401218" border="0" /></a>Happy St. Patty's Day!<br /></div>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-55590627636846074112010-03-03T09:23:00.010-07:002010-03-03T09:31:50.879-07:00Hello Wisconsin!!Saw this link on one of my daily readings this morning....<br /><br /><br />Having grown up in Wisconsin and with a majority of family in the state, this doesn't surprise me.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S46NjBSzuFI/AAAAAAAACBQ/pqnUXrP01Nc/s1600-h/us_bars_groceries_100122.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444444632319768658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S46NjBSzuFI/AAAAAAAACBQ/pqnUXrP01Nc/s400/us_bars_groceries_100122.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-82997520374421407932010-02-17T23:13:00.008-07:002010-03-03T09:31:35.601-07:00Jimmy Heuga<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S44BCexTQyI/AAAAAAAACBI/WabbupjkGB4/s1600-h/Jimmy+Heuga+%26+Billy+Kidd.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444290141668721442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 297px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S44BCexTQyI/AAAAAAAACBI/WabbupjkGB4/s400/Jimmy+Heuga+%26+Billy+Kidd.JPG" border="0" /></a>When I was a youngster I took a trip from Wisconsin to Colorado with my dad. We got to ski Vail a few days, went to a Broncos playoff game and had dinner with Olympic legend and Buff Jimmy Heuga.<br /><br />My dad's boss was a pretty big skiier and evidently a friend of Jimmy's so we had the chance to have dinner with him. It's one of those one-time meetings that has stuck with me all these years later.<br /><br />Most people know or have heard of Billy the Kidd. How could you not. But Jimmy was was an <a title="United States" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States">American</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Alpine Skiing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Skiing">alpine ski racer</a> who became one of the first two members of the U.S. men's team to win an <a title="Winter Olympic Games" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_Olympic_Games">Olympic</a> medal in his sport. After <a title="Multiple sclerosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_sclerosis">multiple sclerosis</a> prematurely ended his athletic career, he became an advocate of exercise and activity to combat the disease. <p>Heuga was born in <a title="Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunnyside-Tahoe_City,_California">Tahoe City, California</a> on September 22, 1943. He grew up in <a title="Squaw Valley, Placer County, California" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squaw_Valley,_Placer_County,_California">Squaw Valley</a>, <a title="California" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California">California</a>, where his father Pascal, a <a title="Basque-American" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque-American">Basque</a> immigrant from southern France, operated the <a title="Squaw Valley Ski Resort" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squaw_Valley_Ski_Resort">resort's</a> <a title="Cable car" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_car">cable car</a>. Jimmie Heuga was on skis at age two and began to compete in the sport at age 5; he appeared in a <a title="Warren Miller (director)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Miller_%28director%29">Warren Miller</a> ski film at age 9. Heuga was named to the <a title="United States Ski Team" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Ski_Team">U.S. Ski Team</a> in 1958, becoming the youngest man ever to make the squad as a 15-year-old.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ucobuffsath_0-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Heuga#cite_note-ucobuffsath-0"><span style="font-size:+0;">[</span>1<span style="font-size:+0;">]</span></a></sup></p><p>He attended the <a title="University of Colorado at Boulder" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Colorado_at_Boulder">University of Colorado</a>, where he was coached by <a class="new" title="Bob Beattie (skiing) (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Beattie_%28skiing%29&action=edit&redlink=1">Bob Beattie</a> for the first time. A three-time <a title="Letterman" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterman">letterman</a>, Heuga won the 1963 <a title="National Collegiate Athletic Association" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Collegiate_Athletic_Association">NCAA</a> championship in the <a title="Slalom skiing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slalom_skiing">slalom</a>. With Beattie also leading the U.S. Ski Team, Heuga, along with fellow Buffaloes <a title="Billy Kidd" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Kidd">Billy Kidd</a>, <a title="Buddy Werner" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Werner">Buddy Werner</a>, and <a class="new" title="Bill Marolt (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Marolt&action=edit&redlink=1">Bill Marolt</a>, formed the squad's nucleus for the <a title="Alpine skiing at the 1964 Winter Olympics" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_skiing_at_the_1964_Winter_Olympics">1964 Winter Olympics</a>. Both Kidd and Heuga became the first American men to win Olympic medals in Alpine skiing, respectively capturing <a title="Silver medal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_medal">silver</a> and <a title="Bronze medal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_medal">bronze</a> in the slalom.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ucobuffsath_0-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Heuga#cite_note-ucobuffsath-0"><span style="font-size:+0;">[</span>1<span style="font-size:+0;">]</span></a></sup></p><p>Heuga died on February 8, 2010, at Boulder Community Hospital in <a title="Boulder, Colorado" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulder,_Colorado">Boulder</a>, due to <a title="Complication (medicine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complication_%28medicine%29">complications</a> that stemmed from <a title="Multiple sclerosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_sclerosis">multiple sclerosis</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ESPNobit_1-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Heuga#cite_note-ESPNobit-1"><span style="font-size:+0;">[</span>2<span style="font-size:+0;">]</span></a></sup></p><ul><li>finished sixth in the slalom and fourth in the <a title="Alpine skiing combined" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_skiing_combined">combined</a> at the <a title="FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1966" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIS_Alpine_World_Ski_Championships_1966">1966 World Championships</a> at <a title="Portillo, Chile" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portillo,_Chile">Portillo</a>, <a title="Chile" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile">Chile</a></li><li>joined the pro racing tour following the <a title="Alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_skiing_at_the_1968_Winter_Olympics">1968 Winter Olympics</a> where he was 7th in the <a title="Slalom skiing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slalom_skiing">slalom</a> and 10th in the <a class="mw-redirect" title="Giant Slalom skiing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Slalom_skiing">giant slalom</a>.</li><li>was diagnosed with <a title="Multiple sclerosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_sclerosis">multiple sclerosis</a> in <a title="1970 Alpine Skiing World Cup" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_Alpine_Skiing_World_Cup">1970</a>, which derailed his ski racing career at age 27. <ul><li>early symptoms were first noticed in <a title="1967 Alpine Skiing World Cup" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Alpine_Skiing_World_Cup">1967</a></li></ul></li><li>founder of <a title="Can Do Multiple Sclerosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can_Do_Multiple_Sclerosis">Can Do Multiple Sclerosis</a>, formerly The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis.</li><li>the first NASTAR National Pacesetter (1968)</li></ul>Jimmy passed away on February 8, 2010.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-37061444137484615632010-02-05T19:41:00.009-07:002010-02-05T20:37:36.274-07:00Pekoe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S2zjx7d_ULI/AAAAAAAAB9k/qc_tOKuIQHY/s1600-h/pekoe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S2zjx7d_ULI/AAAAAAAAB9k/qc_tOKuIQHY/s320/pekoe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434969297245917362" border="0" /></a>As part of my 2010 Mantra, I outlined a few things I would like to focus on this year.<br /><br />Having a cup of tea a day is one of them.<br /><br />This cup of tea can take many forms. It can be a morning tea (though I love a cup or two of coffee in the morning) or an afternoon refreshing drink. Sometimes it has caffeine, though often it does not.<br /><br />One great place to get tea is at <a href="http://twitter.com/PekoeSipHouse">Pekoe sip house</a>. The motto on their website says: <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:Century Gothic, Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />We want people to create quality time through things that enrich their lives. Our customers are able to slow down and enjoy the Pekoe buzz, the energy inherent in a healthy lifestyle. Pekoe tea revives, replenishes and heals.</span></span></span><br /><br />I couldn't agree more!<br /><br />This place is absolutely great. They have a nice and knowledgeable staff and a wide and ranging selection of teas. Think of your favorite, local coffee shop. Or if you don't have a nice local coffee shop, think of your nicest neighborhood Starbucks (though I hate to even make the reference).<br /><br />You can even <a href="http://store-pekoesiphouse.com/about-4.html">order online here</a>.<br /><br />Great tea house. Great setting. Great place to meet with friends.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-3396517220589023492010-02-05T19:30:00.002-07:002010-02-05T19:41:33.535-07:00Big boy car seat<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some sporadic photos from early January. Life has been really great lately, but also very busy. We are not complaining and enjoying driving the winding road!<br /><br /></div><br />Dylan in his new big boy car seat - giving it a test drive in the house<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qqFwTi4wI/AAAAAAAAB0g/IfVW4JaCc8I/s1600-h/DSC03598.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qqFwTi4wI/AAAAAAAAB0g/IfVW4JaCc8I/s400/DSC03598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425335716964131586" border="0" /></a>Grandpa's birthday dinner<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qp8b4FwAI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/9TZ-kKdlP3w/s1600-h/DSC03583.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qp8b4FwAI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/9TZ-kKdlP3w/s400/DSC03583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425335556861444098" border="0" /></a>with Dad after I was gone all weekend for a Business School retreat<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qpxqD_R5I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/Otyy-vdXKwo/s1600-h/DSC03614.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qpxqD_R5I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/Otyy-vdXKwo/s400/DSC03614.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425335371690887058" border="0" /></a>The family at a CU basketball game on January 5th. The Buffs pulled out a victory to stay undefeated at home this season.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qpqMCLl7I/AAAAAAAAB0I/D-49B2tBgtU/s1600-h/DSC03615.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qpqMCLl7I/AAAAAAAAB0I/D-49B2tBgtU/s400/DSC03615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425335243371157426" border="0" /></a>not sure who's more excited in this photo!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qpiRgVTgI/AAAAAAAAB0A/yK_vcYBugbE/s1600-h/DSC03603.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qpiRgVTgI/AAAAAAAAB0A/yK_vcYBugbE/s400/DSC03603.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425335107400846850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-74493864981015944032010-01-24T10:59:00.014-07:002010-01-24T11:22:26.408-07:00NFL Championship SundayIn my opinion, today is likely the best football day of the entire year. You have the NFC and AFC championship games on back-to-back. It seems that year after year these are the best games of the NFL playoffs.<br /><br />Here are some thoughts:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010012401/2009/POST20/vikings@saints"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Vikings vs. Saints:</span></a><br />Old Man River (<a href="http://www.brettfavre.com/">Favre</a>) versus Captain America (Brees). This has all the ingredients of an amazing game. Potent offenses. Solid defenses. Tons of speed and two teams use to playing on turf in domes. High scoring and lots of offense! Over-under of 60 points, which I think they'll hit. Brett Favre on the cover of SI this week....<br /><br />Advantage: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saints. </span><br />I can't stomache having 2 weeks of <a href="http://www.brettfavre.com/">Favre </a>coverage and people talking about how great he is at 42. Six months ago the press was bashing him for his inability to make a decision (for what seems like the 20th time in the past 4 years). Now, they love him. Me, I am sick and tired of <a href="http://www.brettfavre.com/">Brett Fav-ruh</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yOFgsIkFI/AAAAAAAAB4s/rkAsyTqSHw4/s1600-h/drewbreesrecords1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yOFgsIkFI/AAAAAAAAB4s/rkAsyTqSHw4/s320/drewbreesrecords1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430371476027510866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010012400/2009/POST20/jets@colts"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Colts vs. Jets:</span></a><br />Young upstart Mark Sanchez versus Peyton Manning. There was a<a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_14257654?source=most_viewed"> great article in the local paper this morning</a> about Mark Sanchez and his best friend relationship with CU wide receiver Scotty McKnight. Pretty cool that these two guys have been friends since 2nd grade and are still close to this day despite busy schedules and distance apart.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yO57nCnEI/AAAAAAAAB40/NU8iLU59jyQ/s1600-h/Peyton+-+Mark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 183px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yO57nCnEI/AAAAAAAAB40/NU8iLU59jyQ/s320/Peyton+-+Mark.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430372376607104066" border="0" /></a>It will be too hard for the Jets to come out of Indy with win, but some how...<br /><br />Advantage: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jets</span>.<br />Here's to long time friendships and the under dog prevailing. Peyton Manning's sponsors will be bummed he's not around for the Super Bowl. We'll still see plenty of him, just not playing.<br /><br />** Enjoy the games today!Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-65527901319500531282010-01-24T08:45:00.001-07:002010-01-24T10:59:37.808-07:00Introducing Dylan's blog!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yJmj9mDtI/AAAAAAAAB4E/JZrBw3gOGjg/s1600-h/DSC03612.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yJmj9mDtI/AAAAAAAAB4E/JZrBw3gOGjg/s320/DSC03612.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430366546283597522" border="0" /></a><br />With a start of new year, we've added a blog focused on Dylan. It's still a bit of a work in progress but looks really good so far! <a href="http://dylanclee.blogspot.com/"> Click here to access the site.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I am going to stop sending out direct e-mails of new blog posts through my mailing list. If you get these blog posts via e-mail and want to continue doing so, please respond to the e-mail and I'll keep you on the list. If not, no big deal and no need to respond.</span><br /><br />You can still come to this blog to check out my various Musings on your own and I have a link to Dylan's blog on the top of this blog page for all future needs. Just simply click and go!<br /><br />Thanks for tuning in and.... Go Buffs!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yJWCfmdBI/AAAAAAAAB38/X2n1kgisnH8/s1600-h/Ralphie-runout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 349px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1yJWCfmdBI/AAAAAAAAB38/X2n1kgisnH8/s400/Ralphie-runout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430366262421517330" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-52087377445571892902010-01-21T21:05:00.003-07:002010-01-21T21:05:00.676-07:00Bobcats shout outSo I'm headed to a Nuggets game this Monday as they host the Charlotte Bobcats. Somehow, the Bobcats are 9-1 since January 1st and some folks are calling them the best team in the NBA as of right now (see video below).<br /><br />Well, since my buddy works for the [lowly] Bobcats and as a result Dylan has a bunch of their gear, I thought it best to share a video and article from NBA.com.<br /><br />Good work Bobcats! At least I can expect a competitive game at the Pepsi Center this Monday night.<br /><br /><object id="ep" height="394" width="388" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param name="_cx" value="10266"><param name="_cy" value="10425"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/swf/1.1/cvp/nba_embed_container.swf?context=nba_league_article_player&videoId=games/bobcats/2010/01/20/0020900609_mia_cha_recap.nba"><param name="Src" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/swf/1.1/cvp/nba_embed_container.swf?context=nba_league_article_player&videoId=games/bobcats/2010/01/20/0020900609_mia_cha_recap.nba"><param name="WMode" value="Transparent"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="000000"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/swf/1.1/cvp/nba_embed_container.swf?context=nba_league_article_player&videoId=games/bobcats/2010/01/20/0020900609_mia_cha_recap.nba" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="388" wmode="transparent" height="394"></embed></object>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-79859703573872859152010-01-20T22:08:00.003-07:002010-01-20T22:09:51.502-07:002010 Mantra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1fhAAr8FrI/AAAAAAAAB04/_uV0cO-5C9k/s1600-h/Playa-Reflections.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S1fhAAr8FrI/AAAAAAAAB04/_uV0cO-5C9k/s320/Playa-Reflections.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429055266118964914" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I’m not a big New Year resolutions fan, such as “lose weight” or “hit the gym 5x per week” or “be a kinder person to X, Y or Z”. None of that really makes sense to me. It seems like people make resolutions only to know they can break them shortly into the New Year because they’ll get a chance at resetting them next year. I think you should always look at ways of improving and continually push yourself. So instead of resolutions, I prefer to set (and reset) goals. This year I'll call my goals my personal mantra.</span><br /></span><div><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br />[Please note “being a great dad and husband” is not a goal as I think that is part of everyday life.]<br /><br />Here are my goals.<br /><br /><u>In 2010 I will:</u><br />· Focus on Personal Development in my job. Aide in development of co-workers.<br />· Really apply myself in school. Establish myself as a thoughtful leader and active participant in each class I take. The goal is active learning throughout the year.<br />· Do 1 really fun / unique family event a month.<br />· Travel 1 place I’ve never been before.<br />· Participate in Toastmasters and improve public speaking ability.<br />· Train for a long, local bike race and finish.<br />· Work on establishing a stronger network in Colorado. Attend at least 1 networking / business event a month and find a take away from each event.<br />· Follow up with old contacts and friends on a more regular basis.<br />· Develop Musings from Boulder from a Dylan focused blog into a leadership / thought provoking community.<br />· Drink a cup of tea a day.<br />· Hike a few 14’ers.<br />· Play guitar. (No, really.)<br />· Focus on what really matters and stay ahead on things (aka prioritize and manage time more efficiently). </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div> </div><span style="font-size:100%;">I wish you all the best in 2010. Please feel free to share what you are focusing on this year!</span><br /><div> </div>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-81465277583382243462010-01-14T22:17:00.006-07:002010-01-14T22:25:48.304-07:00Delurker Day 2010Today is evidently being called Delurker Day. This is some sort of global movement of people who blog asking those that read their blog to actually stop lurking and leave a comment.<br /><br />Kind of funny that bloggers would create such a day and even funnier that I saw a logo for it this evening:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0_7jAaU_9I/AAAAAAAAB0o/6EEAYslOuTA/s1600-h/DelurkerDay2010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0_7jAaU_9I/AAAAAAAAB0o/6EEAYslOuTA/s400/DelurkerDay2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426832654829158354" border="0" /></a>So hey, if you check this out and see things you like, don't like or just want to say hi, we love the feedback and commentary! But given different technologies available, as a blogger you can see how many visits you get a day. When 150+ people check out your site a week, comments are highly appreciated and actually mean a lot.<br /><br />I am also looking to overhaul a few things blog related in the future and want to bring Intense Debate on this blog as a way to leave comments, and well, debate!<br /><br />Thanks again for checking out this blog!Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-87513141917163103382010-01-11T05:56:00.002-07:002010-01-11T05:56:00.322-07:00Best buddies!Dylan has quite a few little buddies, but he has one furry buddy who enjoys following him everywhere and playing with him as much as possible: Ranger. So far Dylan's pulled a few whiskers for Ranger but the dog just keeps coming back for more!<br /><br />Here are some recent pics of Dylan with Ranger.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qde1RXg5I/AAAAAAAABzo/_S1Xgx5l6uc/s1600-h/DSC03579.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qde1RXg5I/AAAAAAAABzo/_S1Xgx5l6uc/s320/DSC03579.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425321854142743442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qdUcfXn2I/AAAAAAAABzg/qJNE7dPRT3M/s1600-h/DSC03578.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qdUcfXn2I/AAAAAAAABzg/qJNE7dPRT3M/s320/DSC03578.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425321675691892578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qdNEWU-uI/AAAAAAAABzY/2xzxPWcuDFM/s1600-h/DSC03577.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qdNEWU-uI/AAAAAAAABzY/2xzxPWcuDFM/s320/DSC03577.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425321548952435426" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-47670129048187201392010-01-10T20:59:00.004-07:002010-01-10T20:59:00.355-07:00Visitors at ChristmasDuring Christmas we had the chance to see some family and friends. We enjoyed seeing everyone during the holidays.<br /><br />So much fun!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sean, in Colorado visiting his family from Charlotte. He stopped by Christmas weekend to say hi and see Dylan<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSchEIBvI/AAAAAAAABzA/I89JbhvUHuo/s1600-h/DSC03536.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSchEIBvI/AAAAAAAABzA/I89JbhvUHuo/s320/DSC03536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425309719730849522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qexyrDCkI/AAAAAAAABz4/bVIlqnMa4KY/s1600-h/DSC03535.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qexyrDCkI/AAAAAAAABz4/bVIlqnMa4KY/s320/DSC03535.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425323279374289474" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSVH1NPvI/AAAAAAAABy4/Udm90FjeJdU/s1600-h/DSC03534.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSVH1NPvI/AAAAAAAABy4/Udm90FjeJdU/s320/DSC03534.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425309592698306290" border="0" /></a><br />my cousins, the Gzryzinski's<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSlWaFHpI/AAAAAAAABzI/NEQY3DH0Jk0/s1600-h/DSC03508.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSlWaFHpI/AAAAAAAABzI/NEQY3DH0Jk0/s320/DSC03508.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425309871488966290" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Uncle Jason in from Chicago<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSzifokfI/AAAAAAAABzQ/wjJoAFqcVbk/s1600-h/DSC03496.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qSzifokfI/AAAAAAAABzQ/wjJoAFqcVbk/s320/DSC03496.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425310115251655154" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-59153362445259713362010-01-10T19:30:00.021-07:002010-01-10T19:51:06.006-07:00Christmas timeWe got to spend this Christmas with my family. With tough travel conditions nationwide and airports closing down in the Midwest the days just prior to Christmas, our family had many challenges getting into town. But everyone eventually made it in safe and sound and we got to enjoy a great weekend.<br /><br />Dylan enjoyed his first Christmas and of course enjoyed the wrapping paper nearly as much as his new presents. All of a sudden Dylan has become much, much more vocal and picks up on what's going on around him in public. It's really fun to see the changes and growth in him. It was also really great that a lot of this happened right around Christmas so family could see the changes (especially since Thanksgiving). Dylan became an eater of new fruits and vegetables around Christmas and starting mastering the ability to sit up on his own like a big boy. He's quite the little dude!<br /><br />Here are some photos from Christmas weekend.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">my new chair!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qNaJS_jAI/AAAAAAAABx4/dMVZVNogbpU/s1600-h/DSC03514.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qNaJS_jAI/AAAAAAAABx4/dMVZVNogbpU/s320/DSC03514.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425304181432880130" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> enjoying a good book on Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qNRc8UHGI/AAAAAAAABxw/B6nwIGfsOZg/s1600-h/DSC03512.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qNRc8UHGI/AAAAAAAABxw/B6nwIGfsOZg/s320/DSC03512.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425304032087645282" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">my "Elmer Fudd" hat<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qN7PUf8KI/AAAAAAAAByI/hK188ZhLn1A/s1600-h/DSC03524.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qN7PUf8KI/AAAAAAAAByI/hK188ZhLn1A/s320/DSC03524.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425304749985493154" border="0" /></a><br />playing with more wrapping paper with Grandma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qNsMGkqoI/AAAAAAAAByA/_f5DvQioF2Q/s1600-h/DSC03521.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qNsMGkqoI/AAAAAAAAByA/_f5DvQioF2Q/s320/DSC03521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425304491423738498" border="0" /></a><br />playing with Uncle Jason<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qMgnBKCCI/AAAAAAAABxg/ptE0pgFnc68/s1600-h/DSC03463.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qMgnBKCCI/AAAAAAAABxg/ptE0pgFnc68/s320/DSC03463.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425303192978720802" border="0" /></a><br />trying to eat Mom's Luna Bar<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qMLcBw6BI/AAAAAAAABxY/srK5MgpEW6o/s1600-h/DSC03461.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qMLcBw6BI/AAAAAAAABxY/srK5MgpEW6o/s320/DSC03461.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425302829251225618" border="0" /></a><br />rolling and reaching for more presents<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qME651FhI/AAAAAAAABxQ/tTNlp1C7D0c/s1600-h/DSC03460.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qME651FhI/AAAAAAAABxQ/tTNlp1C7D0c/s320/DSC03460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425302717280359954" border="0" /></a><br />the wrapping paper is the best part of all the presents<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qLM46NlyI/AAAAAAAABxI/SMjNjAD5hpE/s1600-h/DSC03454.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qLM46NlyI/AAAAAAAABxI/SMjNjAD5hpE/s320/DSC03454.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425301754672420642" border="0" /></a><br />with Dad on Christmas morning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qK-EdJhFI/AAAAAAAABxA/ChS3DvlraPE/s1600-h/DSC03436.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qK-EdJhFI/AAAAAAAABxA/ChS3DvlraPE/s320/DSC03436.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425301500073706578" border="0" /></a><br />Uncle Gregg teaching Dylan to use his feet to play with Ranger <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0p_YmLVF3I/AAAAAAAABw4/UcZh9v0Pz4Y/s1600-h/DSC03434.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0p_YmLVF3I/AAAAAAAABw4/UcZh9v0Pz4Y/s320/DSC03434.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425288761662838642" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">having a good time in his new shirt from Uncle Jason<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qMs2_H6PI/AAAAAAAABxo/mW_Nofju_PU/s1600-h/DSC03478.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qMs2_H6PI/AAAAAAAABxo/mW_Nofju_PU/s320/DSC03478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425303403423590642" border="0" /></a><br />playing his new guitar in his new personalized chair<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qOq6ta8pI/AAAAAAAAByo/uebtO-aLFe0/s1600-h/DSC03540.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qOq6ta8pI/AAAAAAAAByo/uebtO-aLFe0/s320/DSC03540.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425305569086599826" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dylan putting his feet up on the coffee table during a long period of rolling around and entertaining everyone<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qOFsDXgdI/AAAAAAAAByQ/d9BrvrzMm_Y/s1600-h/DSC03530.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qOFsDXgdI/AAAAAAAAByQ/d9BrvrzMm_Y/s320/DSC03530.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425304929496957394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">and a nice nap the morning after while everyone else was still in bed<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qPDYJFunI/AAAAAAAAByw/8XEfnzygYFM/s1600-h/DSC03505.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/S0qPDYJFunI/AAAAAAAAByw/8XEfnzygYFM/s320/DSC03505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425305989304138354" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-35285989791540113302009-12-25T15:29:00.001-07:002009-12-25T15:29:00.723-07:00Merry Christmas from the Lee'sWe are lucky enough to be able to spend this Christmas weekend with family and hope our friends and family are all able to do the same.<br /><div> </div><br /><div>Merry Christmas to all!</div><br /><div> </div><br />Here are some photos of Dylan from a photo shoot we did with him.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPoDrRKngI/AAAAAAAABwQ/X_jJMm_MASo/s1600-h/Dylan+6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPoDrRKngI/AAAAAAAABwQ/X_jJMm_MASo/s400/Dylan+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418929926508813826" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPnvIoRyxI/AAAAAAAABwI/envw50E4hBI/s1600-h/Dylan+7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPnvIoRyxI/AAAAAAAABwI/envw50E4hBI/s400/Dylan+7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418929573613128466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPna6qEt5I/AAAAAAAABwA/wA1plmoIpIo/s1600-h/Dylan+8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPna6qEt5I/AAAAAAAABwA/wA1plmoIpIo/s400/Dylan+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418929226265180050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPml1Kw6rI/AAAAAAAABv4/uPim-5udpEE/s1600-h/Dylan+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPml1Kw6rI/AAAAAAAABv4/uPim-5udpEE/s400/Dylan+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418928314258614962" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPmaBZL_0I/AAAAAAAABvw/FKNUL-bASzw/s1600-h/Dylan+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPmaBZL_0I/AAAAAAAABvw/FKNUL-bASzw/s400/Dylan+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418928111381905218" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-74971772321690477282009-12-24T15:38:00.001-07:002009-12-24T15:38:29.165-07:00Getting ready for ChristmasLast weekend we did a lot of things as a family, all centered around getting ready for Christmas this Friday and being able to relax and spend our time with family.<br /><br />We took Dylan to see Santa, finished up our shopping, attended a <a href="http://www.musictogether.com/">Music Together</a> class as a family, checked out a local toy store, took Ranger to a bath-your-own shop (Dylan thought watching Ranger get bathed has hysterical), bathed Dylan and of course found time to bath ourselves.<br /><br />Melissa had a night out with the girls on Sunday (five other moms taking a break and leaving the kiddos with the dads) which encompassed a visit to St. Julien for Happy Hour and dinner at the Med. Dad and Dylan were happy to spend the night together, eating food with our bibs on, making a mess on the counter, rolling around on the floor playing with toys and listening to football.<br /><br />We had a really great meal with our friends Luke and Christie on Tuesday. They whipped up a major meal and we got to enjoy great food, great company and of course great wine.<br /><br />I got to attend the Nuggets game on Wednesday night. We had AMAZING seats - thanks to Sean - at half court, second row right behind the announcer. We could talk to the players as they entered the game and we even talked smack to the visiting team as they checked in the game - and they heard us, looked and laughed. Good times all around. It was our annual festivus for those of us in Colorado for the holidays. Just a fun, fun night with the fellas.<br /><br />Now we are getting ready for church and waiting for Dylan to wake up so we can meet up with family.<br /><br />We hope everyone has safe travels and a great Christmas weekend.<br />-The Lee's<br /><br /><br />Here are some photos from the past week with Santa and a Reindeer waiting outside for Santa.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPphoMunyI/AAAAAAAABww/UKsAOQEmYVI/s1600-h/DSC03420.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPphoMunyI/AAAAAAAABww/UKsAOQEmYVI/s400/DSC03420.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418931540592598818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPpSTuN4xI/AAAAAAAABwo/zeUWaHXjqqs/s1600-h/DSC03419.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPpSTuN4xI/AAAAAAAABwo/zeUWaHXjqqs/s400/DSC03419.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418931277397877522" border="0" /></a><br />And of course when you are Dylan's age, everything you touch goes in your mouth just prior to trying to shake it (to see if it makes a sound) or bang it against something (again, to see what kind of sound it makes). Dylan's getting little Popeye forearms now as well... he's quite a guy!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPpLhGfW_I/AAAAAAAABwg/Phhv5FQFzWM/s1600-h/DSC03432.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPpLhGfW_I/AAAAAAAABwg/Phhv5FQFzWM/s400/DSC03432.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418931160730262514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPo7pfImiI/AAAAAAAABwY/RGHi3eOA-Qg/s1600-h/DSC03425.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SzPo7pfImiI/AAAAAAAABwY/RGHi3eOA-Qg/s400/DSC03425.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418930888103205410" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-30964246767262355572009-12-24T15:17:00.001-07:002009-12-24T15:29:19.431-07:00This had to hurt!<div>I briefly turned on a Texas A&M vs. Washington game Tuesday night. With 5 seconds of watching the game they had a stop in play due to a player injury. The amazing part was how long they showed this player prior to realizing he had a pretty major injury. See if you notice something wrong with his leg.</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>This is what they showed:</div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy9utGjlhD4NjLyG60g2UfN9naOUbF6Lnqm4s2HWZiXAidgSdaVqxaKZfGZ5_BloZEfWtUiHb43NX8FQqr38A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-17445636954746749522009-12-17T23:41:00.007-07:002009-12-17T23:49:25.489-07:00My little "monster"...I guess you can say life's been busy since Thanksgiving. Dylan has been growing so fast and keeping his mom and dad busy in the interim.<br /><br />Here are some fun photos from the past two weeks.<br /><br />His mom and dad both love him so much as he's such a sweet little guy. It's just amazing to see what a little dude he's becoming each and every day.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyslNbzcb5I/AAAAAAAABvk/fV3hOA2XI-s/s1600-h/DSC03384.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyslNbzcb5I/AAAAAAAABvk/fV3hOA2XI-s/s400/DSC03384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416463889575210898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyslDBn5mnI/AAAAAAAABvc/1B-aCL9WU0o/s1600-h/DSC03345.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyslDBn5mnI/AAAAAAAABvc/1B-aCL9WU0o/s400/DSC03345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416463710748777074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyskvvrgIAI/AAAAAAAABvU/bJLjGDydyoc/s1600-h/DSC03352.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyskvvrgIAI/AAAAAAAABvU/bJLjGDydyoc/s400/DSC03352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416463379514531842" border="0" /></a>chasing bubbles....<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyskkCycCDI/AAAAAAAABvM/NNwb9A3kKqk/s1600-h/DSC03360.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SyskkCycCDI/AAAAAAAABvM/NNwb9A3kKqk/s400/DSC03360.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416463178485467186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/Syskd1AeppI/AAAAAAAABvE/bfjHP0y3IHI/s1600-h/DSC03381.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/Syskd1AeppI/AAAAAAAABvE/bfjHP0y3IHI/s400/DSC03381.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416463071707047570" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-70857816591619801682009-11-30T22:25:00.022-07:002009-11-30T22:45:55.606-07:00Happy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving! We spent the long weekend with my parents and brothers and had a very nice time. Dylan got to eat his first taste of sweet potatoes and his Grandma volunteered for some babysitting while Mom and Dad went to a football game.<br /><br />Dylan also got to spend some quality time with his Uncle Gregg and Uncle Jason.<br /><br />It's been a busy, busy month of November and December doesn't look like it will slow down until after Christmas. What a great time of year!!<br /><br />Enjoy the photos!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSs3296-gI/AAAAAAAABu8/M5hEx6mnbBk/s1600/DSC03301.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSs3296-gI/AAAAAAAABu8/M5hEx6mnbBk/s400/DSC03301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410139128026823170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSso3SQRTI/AAAAAAAABu0/u4_XwqX8rC4/s1600/DSC03218.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSso3SQRTI/AAAAAAAABu0/u4_XwqX8rC4/s400/DSC03218.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410138870414066994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSsaEUKVRI/AAAAAAAABus/mUJBWEisWXg/s1600/DSC03233.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSsaEUKVRI/AAAAAAAABus/mUJBWEisWXg/s400/DSC03233.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410138616213689618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSsNkUTNcI/AAAAAAAABuk/u0cnayDn3HI/s1600/DSC03238.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSsNkUTNcI/AAAAAAAABuk/u0cnayDn3HI/s400/DSC03238.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410138401465906626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSr8mRAeVI/AAAAAAAABuc/BgRAoRPP2lY/s1600/DSC03245.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSr8mRAeVI/AAAAAAAABuc/BgRAoRPP2lY/s400/DSC03245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410138109931190610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSrqCzL5NI/AAAAAAAABuU/dWm4ERoIi1w/s1600/DSC03247.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSrqCzL5NI/AAAAAAAABuU/dWm4ERoIi1w/s400/DSC03247.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410137791173223634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSrGs5240I/AAAAAAAABuM/KvL73HGuV_0/s1600/DSC03273.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSrGs5240I/AAAAAAAABuM/KvL73HGuV_0/s400/DSC03273.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410137184000205634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSq8eYoQCI/AAAAAAAABuE/OL2wY0p7zyE/s1600/DSC03280.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSq8eYoQCI/AAAAAAAABuE/OL2wY0p7zyE/s400/DSC03280.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410137008304046114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqwGXw5uI/AAAAAAAABt8/mjDBokdUBVY/s1600/DSC03292.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqwGXw5uI/AAAAAAAABt8/mjDBokdUBVY/s400/DSC03292.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410136795699537634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqW3oWr9I/AAAAAAAABt0/6wxHcIYqZus/s1600/DSC03304.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqW3oWr9I/AAAAAAAABt0/6wxHcIYqZus/s400/DSC03304.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410136362245861330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqPa0ZnLI/AAAAAAAABts/tTUPDbt-qpw/s1600/DSC03314.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqPa0ZnLI/AAAAAAAABts/tTUPDbt-qpw/s400/DSC03314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410136234252672178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqGTikfZI/AAAAAAAABtk/gBebsEh7zj8/s1600/DSC03322.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSqGTikfZI/AAAAAAAABtk/gBebsEh7zj8/s400/DSC03322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410136077680016786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSp34ZPIrI/AAAAAAAABtc/nhtgnnmumkA/s1600/DSC03329.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSp34ZPIrI/AAAAAAAABtc/nhtgnnmumkA/s400/DSC03329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410135829874942642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSpl-7LEWI/AAAAAAAABtU/AxQxSAb4p2s/s1600/DSC03335.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SxSpl-7LEWI/AAAAAAAABtU/AxQxSAb4p2s/s400/DSC03335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410135522390249826" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-37506608360550571492009-11-16T22:34:00.001-07:002009-11-16T22:34:00.278-07:00Ever wonder how Pumpkin Pies are made?Melissa and I were talking about pies and Thanksgiving tonight as neither of us are huge pumpkin pie fans -so she is looking to bake some kind of pie in the next week. She loves Cherry pie and I love Pecan pie. I know, exciting, huh?!<br /><br />Anyway, in case you ever wondered how a pumpkin pie is made this picture is worth a thousand words. Too funny!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SwIod42u2HI/AAAAAAAABtM/44SpNRj6z4M/s1600/Pumpkin+Pies+being+made.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 465px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SwIod42u2HI/AAAAAAAABtM/44SpNRj6z4M/s400/Pumpkin+Pies+being+made.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404926996741281906" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-82847092184120100882009-11-08T21:27:00.014-07:002009-11-08T21:27:00.182-07:00First weekend of NovemberWe had a really nice weekend. Melissa and I saw <a href="http://www.theatreinboulder.com/?site_id=885&page_id=27527&id_sub=32702">Putnam County Spelling Bee</a> at the<a href="http://www.theatreinboulder.com/"> Boulder Dinner Theatre </a>on Friday night. Our friends watched Dylan and we took their two kids. Not a bad trade off!<br /><br />On Saturday we fed Dylan rice cereal for the first time - and no, he does not feed himself. He did pretty well overall with the rice cereal, a big improvement from when we tried it two days earlier.<br /><br />We then spent a sunny afternoon at <a href="http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=34373&SPID=274&SPSID=4269">Folsom Field</a> watching the <a href="http://www.buffzone.com/football/ci_13737660">Buffs win a dramatic game 35-34 over Texas A&M</a>. It was a great victory and the Buffs finally showed some signs of enthusiasm and talent. Dylan should feel pretty lucky as the Buffs are 2-1 in the games he's attended. Not too bad for a team that has only won 3 games in 9 tries!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveR6OV4OXI/AAAAAAAABtE/RjamTJ90lU8/s1600-h/DSC03169.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveR6OV4OXI/AAAAAAAABtE/RjamTJ90lU8/s400/DSC03169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401946707522500978" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">first day of eating cereal<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRhV87JdI/AAAAAAAABs8/V-cnIwb_47U/s1600-h/DSC03167.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRhV87JdI/AAAAAAAABs8/V-cnIwb_47U/s400/DSC03167.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401946280068589010" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">at the CU game with Nick<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRR0qSz-I/AAAAAAAABs0/7HEmStLPD-c/s1600-h/DSC03171.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRR0qSz-I/AAAAAAAABs0/7HEmStLPD-c/s400/DSC03171.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401946013434040290" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">little dude was really focused on the game!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRJ5yHnVI/AAAAAAAABss/fhD8VS9tKas/s1600-h/DSC03170.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRJ5yHnVI/AAAAAAAABss/fhD8VS9tKas/s400/DSC03170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401945877370084690" border="0" /></a><br />hanging in his boppy this afternoon<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRBq3qZwI/AAAAAAAABsk/hhUw6Zs7T0A/s1600-h/DSC03173.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveRBq3qZwI/AAAAAAAABsk/hhUw6Zs7T0A/s400/DSC03173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401945735927850754" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-54064681745986747412009-11-08T20:38:00.001-07:002009-11-08T20:46:27.786-07:00Halloween, a week late!Dylan had a great first Halloween! He dressed up as the <a href="http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_andersen/index.html?nav=page">'Bird-man' (aka Chris Andersen)</a> of the <a href="http://www.nba.com/nuggets/">Nuggets</a>. With his n<a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/chis%20bird%20man%20andersen/arsonista24/chris-andersen.jpg">atural mohawk and blond hair</a> it was a natural choice for Halloween.<br /><br />Here are a few photos of Halloween weekend:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dylan with Chip - CU's mascot - during a kids parade on Pearl Street mall Halloween weekend<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNtyNEAZI/AAAAAAAABsc/83uXy9poQHw/s1600-h/DSC03152.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNtyNEAZI/AAAAAAAABsc/83uXy9poQHw/s400/DSC03152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401942095764390290" border="0" /></a><br />Dylan as a pumpkin and all his buddies Halloween night<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNlcEcArI/AAAAAAAABsU/SfiA4XoDeuE/s1600-h/DSC03147.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNlcEcArI/AAAAAAAABsU/SfiA4XoDeuE/s400/DSC03147.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401941952383681202" border="0" /></a><br />Dylan in the snow during the big storm a few weeks back<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNXbfBrbI/AAAAAAAABsM/_yhDIZq5-2M/s1600-h/DSC03126.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNXbfBrbI/AAAAAAAABsM/_yhDIZq5-2M/s400/DSC03126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401941711708597682" border="0" /></a><br />Ranger enjoying the snow with me and Dylan hanging out in the background<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNNlheROI/AAAAAAAABsE/dl7tdzU04C8/s1600-h/DSC03123.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveNNlheROI/AAAAAAAABsE/dl7tdzU04C8/s400/DSC03123.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401941542604522722" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961558501581367585.post-40738180928260451482009-11-08T18:00:00.019-07:002009-11-08T20:25:45.675-07:00We did it!Moving in with someone can be interesting. I have several friends that have moved in with someone very special over the past few months. Of course, this deserves some further discussion.<br /><br />And today I was thinking about what my old Indian friend use to give me in terms of love life advise: He would always say <span style="font-style: italic;">Let me tell you a story about "never"</span>. Well, it turns out that wise man was not quite accurate when it comes to relationship advise for others. Never is not the way to go so more power to those taking the plunge.<br /><br />So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Nate's tipping one back for you!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveIBW3h4-I/AAAAAAAABrc/4tJM6gYJCSY/s1600-h/DSC02205.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveIBW3h4-I/AAAAAAAABrc/4tJM6gYJCSY/s400/DSC02205.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401935834953933794" border="0" /></a><br />So, I have heard some interesting tidbits about things to keep in mind when you move in with someone for the first time. Of course I <a href="http://ryanonboulder.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-that-time-of-year.html">wrote something similar to this last year</a> (and at this point my dad has probably thrown something at his computer and will be calling me for pictures of his grandson - but I digress) so it got me thinking.<br /><br />Here are some things to keep in mind:<br />- Evidently you should keep an extra role of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">TP</span> hidden somewhere in the house.<br />- Hide your "stash" of personal items you had while single.<br />- Keep the toilet seat down.<br />- Don't jump in bushes or moon pizza parlors (actually, maybe this works on second thought)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveJmZf5YgI/AAAAAAAABr0/_DPiLBTWQ6Y/s1600-h/DSC02209.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveJmZf5YgI/AAAAAAAABr0/_DPiLBTWQ6Y/s400/DSC02209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401937570826904066" border="0" /></a><br />- Be careful what kind of underwear you wear around the house.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveIwHZVtCI/AAAAAAAABrk/kAj0F20OqIU/s1600-h/DSC02300.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveIwHZVtCI/AAAAAAAABrk/kAj0F20OqIU/s400/DSC02300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401936638254625826" border="0" /></a><br />- Be careful where you fall sleep<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveJRgvjRwI/AAAAAAAABrs/RQrhw5zeLWI/s1600-h/DSC02260.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveJRgvjRwI/AAAAAAAABrs/RQrhw5zeLWI/s400/DSC02260.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401937211994359554" border="0" /></a><br />- And, most importantly, when you step in dog poop make sure not to wear your shoes into the house. Like I nearly did today.<br /><br />I'm not sure there is any secret to it or if this advise was really worth dispensing. But I will say life is fun and always finds ways to keep you on your toes. Best of luck, congrats and remember to enjoy everyday!!<br /><br />And if necessary... go back to New York and play <b>Beirut</b> on Star's rooftop. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveK-D1nF_I/AAAAAAAABr8/YoD6Ak0s5NM/s1600-h/DSC02233.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_siNRRwEcixI/SveK-D1nF_I/AAAAAAAABr8/YoD6Ak0s5NM/s400/DSC02233.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401939076840888306" border="0" /></a>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552677468999811754noreply@blogger.com0