Leona's Bike

Image via WikipediaWell of course as we all know it is Spring time at last. The kids are finally able to go outside and play. Thank God! They were starting to get on my nerves in the house constantly. But now Leona has it in her head that the training wheels must come off and Daddy must teach her to ride her bike. I know it probably is about time but I am a bit nervous about her falling and getting hurt. Silly I know but that's just being Dad. So this weekend I will be teaching my not so little baby girl ti ride a bike.

Calling the Philippines

As must of you know my wife Joy is from the Philippines. One of her weekly routines is to call home to speak to her family. Besides her Mom and Dad she has two younger brothers and a younger sister.

It's been hard for her to be separated from her family and I encourage her to call home often. The only problem is it can get a bit expensive using the local phone companies. Yes they have international plans but often screw up and charge full price. Yes they will fix it after an hour on the phone but who needs that kind of hassle.

That is why joy started using a prepaid phone card. She is able to purchase them for what we can afford. And because it has a limit you can stay to a certain amount of time on the phone which also helps keep you on budget. If you use the regular phone companies there is no limit to how long you can talk so you can rack up way to high a bill. Using a phone card really is the best way to go if you intend to call home regularly and still be able to main a reasonable cost.

Childrens Prayers

Image by +Our Lady, Mary Mediatrix of All Grace+ via FlickrI just got the joy of tucking my two girls to bed. Nothing is more enjoyable than the hugs and kisses that come along with tucking these sweet little girls. Of course it can be a bit of a challenge sometimes just getting them to bed. Tonight it was an hour later than it should be. You know kids always and excuse for not going to bed.

My favorite part is saying their night time prayers. We do the now I lay me down to sleep prayer, we do the Our Father and The Hail Mary, and of course the blessings of the family and friends, but most important I have taught them to ask God for forgiveness and to have Jesus come into their hearts and to fill them with the Holy Spirit. I know they don't really understand it all at this point but I want them to get their hearts ready for God.

Wedding Favors

Not long ago I went to the fanciest wedding I had ever been to. After the wedding was over the wedding favors were chocolate covered apples. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed eating the treat but candy bars etc for wedding favors just doesn't create that long term memories that weddings should.

Why go cheesy when there are so many cool wedding favors to choose from. There are heart shaped measuring spoons, heart shaped mint tins, bride and groom bottle stoppers and even heart shaped salt and pepper shakers. With so many ideas to choose from forget chocolate bars that eaten before the guests get home.

If I was going to advise someone planning a wedding I would suggest to you to check out a site I saw while surfing the wed the other day, Truly Wedding Favors. They have lots of choices such as those mentioned above. So if your planning a wedding or know someone who may be check them out.

Daddy Play With Dolls

Oh my girls just want me to play with dolls. I try to tell them dads are not really good at playing with Barbie Dolls. But we have to try anyway. but honestly I really don't know much about girl toys.

Barack Obama – Nouveau Richie

If Ever there was a rags to riches or Nouveau Richie story it would be the story of Senator Barack Obama. Here is a guy who is a heart beat from become the first black President of the United States of America, who was just two years ago a nobody. But today is there anyone in the free world who has not herd of Senator Barack Obama.

Mr. Obama started out life as the son of an immigrant from Africa. He worked his way threw school and and into public office at local level. He then succeeded in becoming the Senator from Illinois, quit an achievement in and of itself. But Barack Obama has pushed on to even greater things.

Barack Obama has become the front runner for the Democratic National Party. He has a good shot at becoming the first ever black President of the United States of America. Win or lose Mr. Obama is surely an inspiration to millions of young black men and woman and an example of the American dream.

They are surly saying if Barack Obama can become a member of the Nouveau Richie a man who makes a million dollars a year so can't I. They are saying if Barack Obama can become President of the United States than so can I. Barack Obama is inspiring the black youth of America to follow the American dream.

My Two Front Teeth

Image via WikipediaRecently Leona lost both her front teeth. It is kind of strange seeing her that way. She lost one naturally because a permanent tooth was pushing threw. But the second was because she tripped and fell and broke the tooth. We felt really bad because we knew it hurt. But she learned a valuable lesson about paying attention to what you are doing. It's to bad kids sometimes need to find out the hard way.

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