Why I Believe In Vaccinations

I believe vaccinations are safe and that they save lives.

As a result, both of my daughters are current with their immunization schedule. Additionally, the entire family receives our seasonal flu vaccine. This year we also received the H1N1 vaccine.

Why I Believe Vaccinations Save Lives

I believe immunizations save lives because of the available scientific evidence. While it’s true that no vaccine is 100% effective in preventing disease, there is a mountain of evidence in support of that fact that vaccinations help.

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4 Ways To Enjoy Sports Without Wrecking Your Family Or Marriage

I realize that every guy is different, but for the most part, guys love sports. We love to play sports. We love to watch sports. We love to read about sports. We love to talk about sports.

On the flip side, women aren’t into sports like men are. Oh sure, there are gals out there who are crazy about sports. However, I’m sure it’s safe to say that by in large, guys are into sports much more than gals.

So where am I going with this?

It’s a sad truth that in our society,  a husband’s addiction to sports has caused more than one marital problem. It’s hard to spend quality time with your wife when the TV is constantly tuned to ESPN. So guys, a key to having a quality marriage (assuming you’re a typical sports nut) is finding a way to enjoy sports without blowing off your wife and kids—which is not an easy task for some, but it can be done.

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Ultrasound Picture – It’s a Girl!

Last week Shan went in for her 20 week ultrasound. We were excited because we wanted to know the baby’s gender. Also since Shan takes seizure medication, we just wanted that piece of mind that everything was fine.

I’m pleased to report that both Shan and the baby—which I’ve nicknamed “Rambo”—are both completely healthy. The ultrasound doctor verified the due date was indeed October 22, and said we have a beautiful baby girl. That’s right, we’re going to have another girl!

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Happy Mother’s Day Shan

Guys, I failed. My daughter just turned three, and she didn’t get her mom anything for Mother’s Day. Which means, I didn’t help my daughter get anything for Shan. It’s not that I didn’t mean to. I kept trying to think of ideas for something special Olivia could do for her mommy. There’s always the old standby of getting a card, but I wanted it to be something more special than that. So I never got a card.

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How Not To Save Money

I recently wrote a post about how I’m trying to save money since we’re having another baby in October. I decided to give you an update on our progress. Unfortunately, lack of progress is a better way to describe things. Continue reading

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