OUR TIME BEING

California 09

2009-07-16T00:06:00.002-06:00

Oh, how I miss the beach.
It beckons and calls Siren of the west
We had a great time in California.
The beach house was awsome.
The beach was outstanding.
Legoland pieces of fun.
Disneyland = always amazing.
Family add to more great adventures.

Centerville (Halfway to the End)

2009-04-11T16:56:00.003-06:00

On this journey
There is only one way to go
If you walk to fast
You run too slow
You've been taking more
Than your fair share
And now that it's gone
Are we suppose to care
It's not so clear
What can be done
Let them eat cake
Or forever pay for your mistake
Are we half way there
Or is this just the start
This all has to stop
Let's not pretend
You didn't know it would turn out like this
Halfway to the end

2008-11-08T08:22:00.002-06:00

Autumn Falling

The cool wind has blown it's breeze

The boys love to play in the leaves

Ian & Even enjoy the simple
times, when life is understood.

Autumn always brings an air of change. Lets hope its for the good.

Blad Boise 08 Trip

2008-07-08T19:40:00.002-06:00

We had a great trip to Dustin's town of Boise
A city by the river with trails of bikers
Green mountains cuddle her brown borders
Swimming, four wheeling, air gun shooting, river (freezing) rafting, bachie balling, football playing, picnicking, firework watching, hand and foot competing.

Father's Day 08

2008-06-15T17:00:00.003-06:00

Arise to silence calm bright day
Day of Dad there is no grey
Day of Glory in Golf at the Tour 18
3 pars not to shlaaby
and something really 'happening'
Gifts o plenty and time alone
Remote control tie was the hit of the day
turn up the volume to see what they say
Barbecue the smell of Texas not small
Time with the boys the greatest gift of all
hand and hand with Gavin
around the church with story
Pretend battles and wrestling with Ian & Evan
end in my day of glory

Day 5

2008-03-09T22:26:00.002-06:00

Eventually, We came to a chasm dark and wide
And drifted in silence through endless anemones
In shallow dreams
Life was beginning to take a shape
Water was warm as it hastened our enemies
This kind of world will start a little colony
This kind of earth will eat a little energy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
After thousands of years
Our priests have predicted you would come
You with your death that appears in no photograph
You watch the night sky
We bickered like fools amongst ourselves
We sought protection in artificial youth
In a sickening jump
I fell through the surface of my life
And I was cut back by the hollow comraderie
The planet was still
Nothing moved as it slept in space
I pulled on my suit and exited quietly

-Steve Kilby

The Season of Soccer

2008-03-02T16:17:00.003-06:00

Soccer smells of Saturday morning

Beaten grass fields of enthusiastic parents

Ian running/skipping to kick the ball

Cheers of encouragement

Suburban Gladiators

Christmas Time is Here!

2007-12-22T09:46:00.000-06:00

A trip to visit Santa

Christmas is almost here and the boys are happy with glee

Ian wants Star Wars Transformer

Even wants Pirates

Gavin wants to pull on Santa's beard

The Boys are very exited for Grandma & Grandpa Blad to visit this year!

Ian's First Day at School

2007-09-04T17:06:00.001-06:00

Our small bird is venturing from the nest

Anticipation and expectation meet

Ian bold and daring takes on school

with a light heart and full stomach

Mother & Father proud

The start of many great adventures into life

The Wiggles

2007-09-04T16:59:00.000-06:00

From left to right

Anthony A.K.A Blue Wiggle, Dr. Shawn Blad

Front Stage: Fun Filled Exitement for the little people

Back Stage: A jolly chiropractor keeping The Wiggles on their toes.

Quote of the Day from Anthony "your legendary mate"

Cancun Adventure

2007-09-04T16:31:00.000-06:00

Day 1

Sweet & salty smell of the Caribbean Ocean

The sun lavishes our flesh

Speeding away through the jungle on jet skis

Spending time with underwater creatures

Eating local cusine (mole tomale!)

Day 2

Ancient Mayan runes with long dead secrets

Works of engineering that remain a mystery

Death & Sacrifice in several combinations

Hot jungle sun heads will roll

Long bus ride

Decadent Dinner (seafood cerviche)

Day 3

Day on the beach and at the mall

Eating lunch while watching dolphins play

Flight home with unfortunate travelers

Blad Cabin

2007-07-07T13:02:00.000-06:00

Family meet in our desert oasis
The cabin like our family is growing
Childhood cousins frolic and rumble
Train games are played to amuse the restless mind
Children play in motorized cars
We swim in a water hole to cool our boots
Mechanized machines take us to dirt trailed destinations
Night hunting for pesky rodents dodging fired lead
Morning sky is kind and the lake bares us her fruit

Family Fun Fiesta and Endless Good Times

Six Flags & Folly Photos

2007-06-13T14:10:00.000-06:00

Six Flags & Folly

2007-06-13T13:53:00.000-06:00

Ian & dad get to spend the day together at the amusement park
Fun was had all day long
The day started with Ian driving his very own truck
We then went sky high & down low with screams of excitement
Then we hitched a ride on a train to nowhere followed by a crash up derby
Climbing a tall mountain we slid down into a pool of water getting us soaked
Next we road with Spongebob on his bubble bike and got squirted with pickle juice
Ian flew a jet fighter & a batman plane
Overcome with hunger we ate greasy craby patties
Continuing with our journey we road antique cars and fed giant fish
We floated down a river log and road in giant boots that skoot
River rafting with raging waves of water crashing around us was one of our favorite thrills
Ice cream settled our sweet tooth and cooled our tummies
Ian finished the day by riding a wild horse that for some reason only ran in a circle
What a day together!

Zombie Dance

2007-01-26T11:28:00.000-06:00

It's been a long three weeks since Gavin was born
I feel like I've been sleep walking the entire time
Gavin is adjusting well to his new world
He's had the usual constipation, gas, and rashes
that are common to babies
Parents always wonder if someday the child will appreciate
the work that goes into raising a child
The answer is probably not until they have a child of their own
Time also makes us forget child raising hardships
In my opinion the first 6 months is the hardest
Mostly because of the sleep factor
My sleep is like a deeply guarded treasure
When somebody steals it
The dragon awakes

Gavin - First Day of Flight

2007-01-08T17:28:00.000-06:00

Gavin - Little Falcon

2007-01-08T16:55:00.000-06:00

A new little white falcon has taken flight
Gavin born January 4th at 3:48 p.m.
9 lbs big
A soft gentle cry was heard as Gavin entered the world
Eyes opened quickly
Skin a glowing healthy pink
Confused as to why nurses where sticking poking and prodding
Cheeks chubby
Face very similar to his older siblings at time of birth
Fingers long and slim unlike his brothers
Babies are like gifts
that take years to open
As we peel back the layers of wrapper we catch small glimpses
of what lies beneath the paper
Our little falcon is still tightly wrapped
but we feel there is a wonderful gift inside
Welcome home Gavin

The Eve of New Year

2006-12-31T16:34:00.000-06:00

On the dawn of 2007
Contemplation of a year gone by is at hand
Memories full of new experiences and knowledge
Ian learned to ride his bike in a fashion both fast and furious
Both writing and spelling in school
Evan growing leaps and bounds, with both steps and words
For me
beaches of the beautiful Caribbean bring warm thoughts of bliss
Oh to be back in the Yucatan Peninsula
seams a dream unforgotten that's passed me by
Business this year has improved from last
always good to move forward
Legendary Safari ride with dad has to be remembered
High among the clouds of the beaver mountains
Where herds of antelope run and play with visitors
Even challenging them to a race
Fish flow freely in native streams and man made lakes
Sage hen abound scattered among the tall brush
Bouncing bears collide with man and machine
Gas, unimportant until its gone
Memories to many to catalog
Hopefully this year they will be
May the new year hold new treasures and hidden adventures
fresh wisdom and healthy happiness

Christmas Photos

2006-12-26T14:41:00.000-06:00

Some Pics of the Boys

Christmas

2006-12-26T14:13:00.000-06:00

Cyberspace can bring a family together
Christmas eve I spent the evening with my parents and siblings
They in Hurricane and I in Flower Mound
Scype allowed us to see and hear each other
I felt a little like Max Headroom
We played the steal a gift game
I ended with a lovely electric screwdriver
I started with a wonderful basketball
But sadly it was ripped from my cyberhands
Jessica is due with our 3rd boy Jan 4th
She is a trooper
Cant imagine carrying around a baby
And then giving birth
Much respect to mothers
The most sacred of all jobs
This weekend would be choice to bring a new life into the world
Three rug rats
How will we do it?
I guess the same way everyone else does
Christmas was simple this year
Not a lot of decorations
I missed not going home
Boys got everything they ever wanted and more
Ian's face was constantly stuck in excited mode
Evan's face had food caked on it and was constantly in eat mode
On Christmas eve we discused the true meaning of Christmas
Ian understands it's about the birth of Jesus
Christmas always a magical time of year
Now that its over
We look foward to a new year

Recorded History

2006-12-26T13:54:00.000-06:00

A new goal I've decided to undertake
A journal
A cyber journal
One for the eons
Not one to really write much
History must be recorded however
Here among the 0's and 1's
Hopefully our time being will be remembered