its me again!

Well, well, well, some of you thought I was gone. I heard the whispers. "Ordog will never post again..." Well, I'm here to prove you wrong. I've been a little busy getting back into the school semester, but here I am. Well, whats new. 2 friends families have gotten larger, my brother, Matt, just bought an Outback Steakhouse, and Sophie had her 2nd birthday. So I'd say there has been some development.

I'm so happy that Susan and Tracy are doing well. I know things can be rough in the begining, but being a parent is the greatest thing. Congrats again. I hope your family bonds strenghthen with every moment you're together.

My brother Matt had been long waiting his own Outback Steakhouse, and finally got the nod! His new store is in Swansee, IL. He's also just gotten married, and has a baby girl on the way. He is having the best year ever, I think.

Can I make a suggestion. What ever you do. DONOT have your children's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Sophia just turned 2. We wanted to have a decent party for her, but to register a party at CEC's you have to buy the party package and pay extra for anything not included in the party package. However, CEC lets you have your own party without registering. Great, right? Wrong. We got there about a half hour early so we could get a table and be set up for when the guests started to arrive. It was the coldest day of the year, and the line went out the door. We waited for a half hour before getting inside to wait to get in. Then they wouldn't let us order food or get a table until our entire party came through, and they all had to wait in the same line, even though we were already in. Needless to say it was a headache. Sophie had a great time, though, and I guess that's really all that matters. right.

Jen, I need to thank you so much (sarcasim intended)! As soon as Sophia wakes up in the morning she says "play with playdough?!" Everyday, all day, all I hear is "more playdough please". Your gift was certainly a hit. This thanks is sincere.

Well I'm tired and have to go to bed so I can get up early and cut firewood. Oh, that reminds me, next year (for those of you with fire places in your homes) Don't buy firewood off that truck that goes door to door. Let me know and I'll cut you some. As long as my back holds up I won't charge any thing but gas money to get it to you. If I get a lot of demand, a small fee might be incurred. Let me know if you're interested. I have a never ending supply of firewood in my backyard. Well, thats it. toodles.