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Ahead of the Rest

By on August 14, 2008 in Text Post with 0 Comments

Just a quick note to say as expected Andrews has been judged as being absolutely normal. The doctor said that she sees at least a few babies each week with the same issue, and that it’s very rare anything needs to be done about it. It just works itself out.  In very simple terms, his head is […]

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Andrew – Neurosurgeon Visit Today

Andrew – Neurosurgeon Visit Today

By on August 14, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Almost 2 weeks ago Andrew had a scan to make sure there was no extra fluid in his head. The scan came back normal, but the pediatrician that Andrew had seen said she just wanted to be absolutely sure nothing was missed, and requested that we schedule an appointment with a Neurosurgeon to get a second opinion on the scan. […]

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Next Stop, Beijing China

Next Stop, Beijing China

By on August 13, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

It’s hard to imagine I can go over 40 years of my life not visiting Asia, and then go twice in the same year. Although it’s been in the works for at least a week, I have officially been given my flight information so I am indeed going to Beijing China for a job. I leave September […]

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Sweet Samantha Dimond

By on August 11, 2008 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

[qt:/blog/video/BlogPost_08-0809b.mov /blog/video/BlogPost_08-0809b.jpg /blog/video/BlogPost_08-0809b.mov 600 337] A few weeks back our friends Rich and Maria come over for a play date with the boys. It’s the first time we’ve seen each other since we both had our babies. Samantha was born the day before the boys were. I couldn’t resist getting some pictures of her cute […]

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Madison on Informercials

By on August 9, 2008 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

[qt:/blog/video/BlogPost_08-0809.mov /blog/video/BlogPost_08-0809.jpg /blog/video/BlogPost_08-0809.mov 600 337] My niece Madison seems to absorb informercials like a sponge, and is able to repeat back almost the entire ad in great detail. I think the product makers should start sending her some checks for her efforts. Here is a pitch she made to me the last time we were […]

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Back in Chicago

By on August 5, 2008 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

[qt:/blog/video/Candids_Master_v1.mov /blog/video/Candids_Master_v1.jpg /blog/video/Candids_Master_v1.mov 600 337] It was a long trip back due to some bad weather and the fact that I stopped for more Starbucks then usual, but I’m back home now. It’s always a nice feeling to come home after being gone, and I was really excited that this time (unlike when I was […]

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Final Day, Final Video

Final Day, Final Video

By on August 3, 2008 in Text Post with 0 Comments

Overhead shot of the show from the catwalk.  The last day is always the stressful day. I have 2 days to edit most of this 4 minute video, but the last 30 seconds of the video is shot only minutes before the video plays. At the very end, once the very last events are shot […]

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I can’t help myself now!

I can’t help myself now!

By on August 1, 2008 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

  Send a JibJab Sendables® eCard Today! Joining me this time are my coworkers, Jeff and Scott. 

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Late Night Wackiness

Late Night Wackiness

By on August 1, 2008 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

  Send a JibJab Sendables® eCard Today! I’m stuck here late, I’m pretty much done except for an hour long render, and almost another hour to layoff and check tapes. So, what kind of fun can you have when left to your own devices? I’ve watched it 3 times and I still laugh each time. […]

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Editing in Minneapolis until Monday – Groundhogs Day?

Editing in Minneapolis until Monday – Groundhogs Day?

By on August 1, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Arrival, my own room to setup however I want. They won’t let me put up artwork though.  Same time of year, same people, same basement with no phone reception, and same exact room as the last 2 years. It feels like I never left.  The big difference this year is that I didn’t bring the […]

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