February 4, 2009

  • Andrew’s First Holiday Season (3 months old)

    It’s amazing how a baby grows in front of your eyes…

    The Little Rascals – New Years 2009

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    Call me a candycane ONE more time!!

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    Andrew meets Lauren

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    Andrew @ 3 months old

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    Do I look like a dress up doll to you dad?!?

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    Andrew @ 100 days old (Baek il)

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    Andrew climbing Mt. Everest (my stomach)

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    “Hey dad! Gimme that cupcake or imma kick your ass!”

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    I think Andrew is the cutest baby ever…but then again I guess every parent thinks that of their kid. 

December 19, 2008

  • Happy 2 months Andrew!

    I can’t believe how fast time flies.  While fatherhood is still a new concept to me, I’ve learned quite a few things already…

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    Here’s the little butterball at 14lbs 9ozs and 25 1/4 inches long after 2 months:

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November 21, 2008

  • Corporate ABC’s

    alphabet

    The alphabet above is comprised of letters from corporate logos/names.  See if you can list all 26.  I’ll post the answer in a few days depending on the responses I get.

    A-

    B-

    C-

    D-

    E-

    F-

    G-

    H-

    I-

    J-

    K-

    L-

    M-

    N-

    O-

    P-

    Q-

    R-

    S-

    T-

    V-

    W-

    X-

    Y-

    Z-

    Yes I’m aware there’s no “U”.

    EDIT:  The answers can be found here.

November 17, 2008

  • Happy 1 month Andrew!

    Can’t believe it’s been a month already…

    Hey Andrew look over here!

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    No…over here!!

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    Andrew look at the camera!!

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    Ok now smile…*yawn*

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    Let’s see a big smile now!!

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    Happy 1 month little buddy!!!

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November 3, 2008

  • Happy Halloween!!

    So Andrew went for his 2 week checkup and the little “monster” is up to 10lbs 2ozs already…

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    Speaking of “monsters”…

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    HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!

     

October 23, 2008

  • Man vs. Wild!

    Ok well not exactly.  More like baby vs. puppy. 

    After being discharged, Andrew came home for the first time and we weren’t sure how Toby aka Destroyer of Worlds would greet him.

    In order to stake claim over his territory (our home), Toby had to make an example out of one of his subordinates.  In this case, it was his poor mini-tennis ball.

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    Andrew the Great on the other hand would have none of it.  He raised his fist like an angry god and the sky crackled like thunder. 

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    ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!    Erf?!?

    In the end, Toby sat by Andrew’s right side, standing watch while his master slept.

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October 18, 2008

  • The Joy of Fatherhood

    On 10/17/08 at 6:45pm, one of the greatest moments of my life occurred…

    The birth of my son Andrew…

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    Opening his eyes for the first time…

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    Only to look up and see…

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    The doctors and nurses are just amazed at how big you are!!

    9lbs 6 ozs. at 22.5 inches long!!!

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    Don’t cry baby!

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    Wait…I recognize that voice!! It’s daddy!!

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    Let’s take you to go get washed up…

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    Let’s comb that hair of yours now!

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    That bath tired you out huh?

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    Ok get some rest little one and may your first night of dreams be as joyful as the one that came true for me when you entered this world.

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    Mommy and Daddy love you!!!

     

July 5, 2008

  • Team Hoyt – A father’s love for his son

    Good morning

    The son asked his father, “Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?

    The father who, despite having a heart condition says, “Yes”. They went
    on to complete that together & even completed other marathons. The father
    always saying “Yes” to his son’s request of going through the race together.

    One day, the son asked his father, “Dad, let’s join the Ironman together”.
    To which, his father said, “Yes’”.

    For those who don’t know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race
    encompasses 3 endurance events:

    A 2.4 mile ocean swim, a 112 mile bike ride & ends with a 26.2 mile run. Father & son went on to complete the race together.

    Please view this: (Turn your volume on )

    I’ll admit it…this video had me in tears.

    The following video will give some more insight to the above video:

May 14, 2008

May 13, 2008