Tripp Roth

I know I shared with you all about this little boy once before. To refresh your memory, he has EB and lives in a town near by. The company we work for helped raise money for him last winter and several of us ran in a 5k to help raise money for his medical expenses. The reason for this post is that I would like you all to read some of his stories. His mom does a great job of writing about all the people that are helping them and it is really amazing to see so many people doing good things. Seeing as Jason and Ashley are really the only ones that read my blog I think the two of you will be really touched, having and expecting kids of you own. It is heartbreaking to read and see some of the things he has to go through but it makes me so grateful that Rylee and Reagan are healthy kids and that Ryan is developing so well. So, if you get a chance, please check him out. He has a really amazing story.

http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/

Fun facts!

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Funny Video

http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6534327/zoo-lion-really-wants-to-eat-baby

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Tucson

I got to come to Tucson and visit Ashley. It's been so awesome to get to relax. Yesterday I went and got the new white iPhone 4. I like it! I was trying to get a bragging picture, mostly for Jason, but Emmy needed kisses. Hope you guys are doing good. Me, Ashley and Blake are!

Long Day

I've had a long day.  Work was different today than usual but it's almost over!  I was really looking forward to being transferred and everyday I am here I wish more and more that I had.  There is an up side... Since I know I will be here for a while I was able to start getting things ready that I like to do.  I now have an office, painting supplies, books and city league volleyball is coming around! I can't wait.  I hope you all had a great day. 

Poor car

Going Crazy

I think I have some cabin fever! I'd really like to have a week or two to get away and get some stuff in order. I have a task list on my computer that's been continually growing for 9 months... I'll start calling it my baby, it's growing so quickly.

I am planning on getting a new car, having two cats in Hammond is definitely not working for us. Luckily, Dad agrees that I should. Not because we have to share the cars with our crazy schedules but he feels like I'm going to drive the tiny thing into the back of a truck. Seriously, I have no idea what makes him think this crap up (no comments).

Seems like karma was a little angry, as soon as we decided how we would deal with the car trading/keeping, she let loose her fury on the poor thing. Not too bad though... The parking lot has a bully that has scratched/dented all the way the passenger side of the car. I'll include photos. The back passenger window was also a victim, at some point something hit the window etching the glass. At least it's not broken. Last victim was my poor fog lights, people say it may have been rocks from other cars but that's crap. Someone had to have kicked them in. They are deep set and a plastic like shield, not glass. They are also not the only fog lights to have been busted out and that is confirmed to not be a rock. The worse is a brand new red truck, keyed twice down the passenger side. FYI, if you come to visit, get a taxi.

Other than the car situation I still need a vacation! Money is seemingly overrated by the day. It's getting harder to stay motivated but I'm trying. I know if I quit I would immediately regret it... Well, after a few weeks anyway. Luckily, we should be here for a lot longer. Bittersweet, like all other aspects of this job. Today's not too bad though, I can see outside through the door!! I'm sure it'll close soon :-(

Enough complaining. We are doing good out here in the sticks compared to other people. At least I have a job! Hope you are all doing good, and Ash, you better make up for not having Tea on Tuesday! Jason and Rhonda, you can pick. Update your blog or I'll have to come visit. Sounds nice but I don't get time off, therefor, I'd be more like moving in.

Laker girls

Most pointless occupation ever.

Lakers vs Spurs

Me and Colby are at the game in LA. We are really tired and look a little funny. It's fun though! Our seats are in the nose bleeds. Pretty steep up here. We'll be headed back east tomorrow.

Transfers are coming soon so I will be moving offices. I'm not sure where but I'm hoping it's warm. I'll let y'all know.

Update on life

Nick came over from Hawaii for Thanksgiving. We ate with mom and dad and watched the Cowboys and Saint's play. Speaking of sports a few weeks ago I went to the Mavs vs. Hornets. Sadly I fell at the game and knock the crap out of my knee. It's been three weeks and I still have bruises... but hey, I didn't spill my beer!

Since I last updated this I have moved. I was living in a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom two story house with a garage. It had a super huge kitchen that I never used. I also had awesome brown rusty water. I may not pay for housing but I'll be damned if I stay somewhere I don't like. I moved downtown into a three story loft-ish style apartment. I love it. It used to be a theater. My unit consists of the ticket booth and projection room. I'll have to post pictures soon.

It's been pretty cold off and on here lately. Every time I start to think how bad it sucks I check the weather in Lubbock and New York... It snaps me back into liking this weather.

Paul Adcock is on his way here right now to take some classes for Worley. He was here once before and we had a lot of fun. Hopefully I won't be too busy to take him out on the town.

Lastly, I am training to run for Trot for Tripp. He is a local baby that has EB. It's a very sad story and my coworkers are helping raise money for his family. The run is next Saturday and we have a lot of bets in the office for who's team representative will win. My team has raised around $1000, that's one of 11 teams. I'll let you know how the run goes.

I'm looking forward to seeing most of you that read this at Christmas. I'll be in Texas the 25th and part of the 26th. A quick trip but I am definitely looking forward to it..

Fun co-workers

My crazy co-workers dressed up. I did not.

Today mom made 3 cakes for my birthday party at work. I thought I'd get to take one home but all three were devoured. :-( didn't help that I had two pieces. Yum!!!

Happy Birthday Mommy!!!

Texas Tech vs Baylor

I'm in Dallas for the game. Man I miss Texas but I'll be going back to the sticks right after the game. I'm glad I got to come and that Jason and Rhonda came with me!

Drive home

I got transferred for a bit. This is my drive home over the Mississippi River.

New head rest

Lazy poopers

Big nail!

So only one nail went completely through my tire. But dang! No wonder
my tire kept losing air. That thing is huge. Should be all better now.