The ongoing blog of the Tomchak family, in Wheaton IL USA

The Family “Bus”

The Family “Bus”

By on April 21, 2009 in Text Post with 0 Comments

We knew this day was coming for a long time, but it’s finally here. About a month ago we leased a Honda Odyssey mini van. Brenda’s car is over 10 years old now, and while still in OK shape does not have a bright future. Also, more and more I do jobs that require me […]

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A Visit To The Library

By on April 7, 2009 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

[flv:/blog/video/2009-0404_WheatonLibrary_web_MVI_0942.mov 500 375] Download QT File This past weekend we took the boys to the Wheaton Library to visit their children’s area. We found out recently that they had a nice play area and decided to check it out. Normally I cut down the video to just the highlights, but honestly if I waited for […]

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Photos From Last Week

Photos From Last Week

By on April 4, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Last week I stayed home and played Mr. Mom with the boys while Brenda went out and made the money. I thought I would have tons of time to take lots of photos and video (something I’ve been falling behind on lately) but only managed to snap a few photos one morning. For whatever reason, […]

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Will I Get Sick If I Eat This?

Will I Get Sick If I Eat This?

By on April 3, 2009 in Text Post, Web Link with 0 Comments

How many times do you ask yourself or those around you if something in the fridge or freezer is still OK to eat? And how many times do you take that chance, and eat something knowing full well you may have just scheduled a meeting with the porcelain bowl? I found a website recently that […]

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Red Wine In A Pill?

By on February 19, 2009 in Video Post with 0 Comments

Last Sunday 60 Minutes did a very interesting story on a new discovery in the medical field that leads many to believe that one day soon there may be a pill that helps prevent age related illnesses, and gives people an extra 10-20 years of healthy living. Sounds good to me! Sign me up. [flv:/blog/video/WineRX.mp4 […]

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Happy Valentines Day Brenda

By on February 14, 2009 in Text Post with 0 Comments

Thank you for giving our family such incredible boys, and thank you for being such a wonderful wife and mom. I truly love my life with you and can’t imagine it any other way. Love, Tom [flv:/blog/video/2009-0214_valentinesday-Blog.flv 600 337]

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Facing Your Fear Head On

Facing Your Fear Head On

By on February 9, 2009 in Text Post, Web Link with 0 Comments

  Probably the greatest fear I’ve had for as long as I can remember is speaking to a group of people (large or small). Just being that center of attention with all eyes on you has always caused me very deep discomfort. In fact, when I had speech class in high school I would actually […]

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Andrew, Meet Sub Woofer – Sub Woofer, Meet Andrew

Andrew, Meet Sub Woofer – Sub Woofer, Meet Andrew

By on February 6, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

  Yesterday Andrew decided it was time to have his first experience with Emergency Medicine. You see, he’s been thinking about becoming an ER Doctor, and he loves watching the show ER (he’s very disappointed this is its last season) and so he orchestrated an unplanned trip to the emergency room.

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Super Bowl Sunday with the Boys

By on February 1, 2009 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

It’s official. The Pittsburgh Steelers won their 6th Super Bowl title (a new NFL record) and Andrew can walk. Not to be outdone, Max has taken up moonwalking to stay one step ahead. [flv:/blog/video/BlogPost_2009-0201.mov 600 337]

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Where Is Your Time Going?

Where Is Your Time Going?

By on January 25, 2009 in Text Post with 0 Comments

  Lately I’ve been feeling a bit more stressed then usual. It just started to seem like my attention was so fragmented over so many goals/projects/needs that I wasn’t being effective at getting anything done. There were times that, even though I still had plenty to do, I couldn’t figure out what I should do […]

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