Since I've been in crunch mode (working major OT, like 60-70 hour weeks) for the past 2 weeks, I havent been able to update my blog. I havent really done anything besides work and a few house chores. Yesterday I went home a little early though since I worked until 1130p Sunday. It's a lot of pressure right now. I'm relieved Violet understands, even though she hates my current schedule. It'll be over in a day or two though. Theoretically.

In other news I saw and bought Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer a few weeks ago. Maybe a month ago, I dont know anymore. Anyway, last night i spent about 2 hours making a character. I haven't played the game yet, but eventually.... (sigh)

It's been too rainy to mow the lawn, which could use it.

Apparently there is no warning system or escape plan for tornadoes here. We don't have a basement or shelter or anything like that. Thankfully it's a 1 story house with easy access to the bathroom, which is where we'll all try to head in the case of an emergecny, but with 2 adults, 1 baby, 2 cats, and 2 dogs, I fear that if a Tornado does hit, we won't all make it. A series of tornadoes hit VA about 120 miles south of us.. which is why I'm concerned.

I've totally ignored my diet this month... Bad me!

Shortly after Penny Aracde posted this, THIS appeared.

That is all.

For lawn care, I have a cordless, rechargeable weed eater (trimmer).
I also have an electric lawnmower. Its great, since there's no gas, oil, or maintenance. But it requires an extension cord. And a lot of pushing.
Well, this new house has a pretty big yard. Possibly too big for extension cord use. We also have a front yard.. mowing would take me hours. Ick. So I've been surfing Craigslist and found a good, used riding mower.


IT'S FRICIKIN AWESOME! Mowed the entire front and back in like, 30 mins.
Murry 18.5hp 46", about 8 years old.
$500 bucks. (New ones are 1500-2500 easy, and used ones are 250-750, usually with stuff that needs fixed and are really old). Its a great deal since it runs good, no defects that I know of, and came with a bagging system, mulching cover, AND a snow plow. How cool is that? I may take more pictures later... but now I'm going into work (yes, Its Sunday) with baby Drake so Violet can take a break and I can get some work done (milestones are approaching fast!)

I'm very happy to report that today is Violet and I's 6th wedding anniversary. Apparently I made a very good choice (this time). Our lives are pretty good, despite my blogging to the contrary sometimes. Our son is nearly 7 months old, my career is awesome, and we just reduced our living expenses in order to pay off some debts. And I owe most of it to my lovely bride. THANKS BABYKINS! YOU'RE THE BESTEST!

I'm ashamed to admit that I didnt buy her a card. I had planned to, but then things came up (The move mainly, but we also went to see the Washington Capitals.. they lost 10-7), and by the time we got home, it was after midnight (We took the metro rail into downtown DC). So I failed. I'll have to make it up to her next year I suppose :(

For puropses of downsizing, we've moved into a smaller, lower cost house (I wasn't willing to give up our pets for the sake of saving a few bucks.. we adopted them, they're ours, and I just don't feel right giving them away because they're sometimes encumbersome).
Old House:

• 4 BR
• 2.5 bath
• 2,500 sq ft.
• 25-35 min commute
• $1,800

• 3 bedrooms (Mush smaller than the previous house, and no master bath)
• 1 bath
• 1200 sq ft, if that.
• 15-20 min commute
• $1,300

Hopefully the smaller house will reduce our utility bill as well. I spent most of my weekends for the last month or so packing, which is why my blog posts have been non-existant. Last weekend was the big move. Thank goodness several of my coworkers helped my on Saturday! I moved more stuff Sun and cleaned Mon night and took Tuesday off work to finish cleaning. It was so much work, I cannot even put it into words because I'm too tired. (And that really says something)

And now, its time to unpack and organize. (sigh)

Happy late Easter. I've been too busy or tired to post.