April 2011
7 posts
Happy Birthday Mommy! (Restore) →
Today is Ebru’s birthday! Not only is it her birthday, but it’s her first birthday as a mommy. Woo hoo! Today we started the day with weekend ritual to Panera Bread. All went well there. We got… …
A Day in the City (Restore) →
Last weekend we had a wonderful time in San Francisco. It was the first time Justice and Jasmine got to visit Grandma at her resting place and the first time that Ebru got a chance to hook up with…
Growing Like Weeds (Restore) →
Since my last post over a month ago a lot has happened with Justice and Jasmine. Some good, some not so good. First with the good. They can do 1-2 sign language signs. One for ‘hat’ and one for… …
Back from the Bahamas (Restore) →
Hi All, Sorry I have not responded to your comments. Just got back from the Bahamas and am now finally settling down. We left last Saturday and just got back late last night. Our cruise left port…
This is how we roll (Restore) →
We recently swapped out our Graco travel system car seats with new Britax Boulevard seats. Let me tell you, so far they have made a world of difference as far as Justice and Jasmine’s overall…
Wear It Well (Restore) →
Through out my adulthood I have always tried to keep up with fashion. It was sort of an experiment. There was some styles that were just too much to carry and others just too darn expensive. After…
Lost Everything! →
Lost
No thanks to our previous web host we lost everything. Without warning, without explanation, without even a sorry, they lost everything! We had valuable and meaningful posts…
October 2009
1 post
Remember When? →
Dearest Jasmine and Justice,
You are too young to remember this, but just know at 10 weeks old your mom and I had a tough time with you, Justice more so. Just imagine your poor mom cringing as I…
September 2009
2 posts
6 Weeks and Counting →
We can’t believe is only been 6 weeks. As busy as we have been, you’d think time would be flying by right? It’s not. Friends say, “enjoy this time while you can”. …
Welcome to the Nispiros…
J & J’s One Month →
Yea! Finally Jasmine and Justice reach one month! It seems like it would never get here, but it was time well spent. As parents of multiples we have learned a lot about our babies and how to…
August 2009
4 posts
Twins Challenge – Week Three →
I have to make this quick because they are both asleep. This scenario is a luxury for us. There are a lot of things that we took for granted before Justice and Jasmine came. Quiet walks,…
J & J Two Weeks Young →
This week Jasmine and Justice are two weeks young.
Summary – both are doing well and have healthy appetites. Jasmine prefers breast feeding over the bottle and Justice prefers the bottle… …
I’m a dad x 2! →
You’ve read right! I’m a proud dad of twins! Last Friday, July 31 at 2:49PM PST our fraternal twins were born. Jasmine weighed in at 5.15 lbs at 19.5″ and Justice weighed in at…
Welcome to the…
Welcome Jasmine and Justice! →
Woo hoo we did it! We finally became parents! Not just of one child, but two. Meet our fraternal twins Almina Jasmine and Evren Justice! Jasmine weighed in at 5.15 lbs at 19.5″ and Justice…
July 2009
6 posts
Don’t Talk To Strangers →
Growing up our teachers and parents would always say, ‘don’t talk to strangers’. As a kid this was hard for me. I trusted people too easily. I didn’t know any better. But…
Welcome to the…
California Budget Shortfall →
We are now 13 days behind in coming up with a solution for California’s budget. The impact to the State and citizens of California is devastating.
In Sacramento alone our neighborhoods will… …
Do It Yourself! →
Have you ever assigned a task to someone only to find out later it’s something you should have done yourself? I find myself wondering that so many times. Funny thing is is that I assume that… …
Relax Sarah Palin →
Letter to Governor Palin – No need to quit your Alaskan Governor duties early. You’re not going anywhere. You’re not gaining any more experience by leaving your post early. If it…
Welcome to…
Theme-aholic →
Ahhh a new theme. It always takes me days if not weeks to find the right WordPress theme. I used to change theme as often as I changed undergarments, but lately I just haven’t had time…
Welcome…
Theme-aholic →
Grid Focus
Ahhh a new theme. It always takes me days if not weeks to find the right WordPress theme. I used to change theme as often as I changed undergarments, but lately I…
June 2009
6 posts
Later Michael! →
I keep thinking that the death of Michael Jackson is a big publicity stunt for his upcoming European tour. Sad thing is he’s not waking up and he is truly gone. When I first heard the news I was…
Bad Blogger →
Bad Blogger
It’s funny how time flies when you’re having fun. There are just so many cool things happening in and around the net that I just don’t have time to blog. I click on one…
Happy Birthday Dad! →
Dad 2009
Time sure flies when you’re having fun. I’m sure that what my dad said yesterday on his birthday, which was also Father’s Day. This picture was taken by my brother Rich,…
I Scratch Your Back, You Scratch Mine →
Scratch My Back
Remember the good ole days of ‘I Scratch Your Back, You Scratch Mine’? Today it’s more like ‘I Scratch Your Back, You Stab Mine’. Seriously, what is up with…
Misguided Expectations →
Venting
Is it wrong to expect certain things from certain people? For example, you expect the President of the United States, whoever that might be in any given year, to manage the…
Misguided Expectations →
Venting
Is it wrong to expect certain things from certain people? For example, you expect the President of the United States, whoever that might be in any given year, to manage the…
May 2009
3 posts
Stay in School →
Stay in School
My grandmother (Lola) was a strong supporter of a good education. She believed in it so much. She know that value of a good eduction in this country. My mom barely…
Street Smarts →
Street Smarts
What is the world coming to? Today I was listening to CNN and they talked about how kids are dying every week on the streets of Chicago. Somehow kids are dealing…
Follow Through →
I know this is easier said than done, but you should always follow through on your commitments. If you say something, then you should do it. This involves careful thought because you want to be…
April 2009
4 posts
Pick Your Friends →
Have you ever heard the saying, “True friends are like diamonds precious but rare. Fake friends are like fall leaves found everywhere.”? It’s true. Mom used to say something similar. She’d say,…
Don’t Judge →
People say, ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’. This saying could not be more true with Britain’s Got Talent contestant Susan Boyle. She’s 47, single, and obviously not a beauty queen. What she…
Easter Regret →
Easter
Happy Easter All! I wish I could say that I celebrated Easter this year, but I didn’t. I’m happy that’s it’s here because of it’s spiritual meaning, I just wasn’t able…
Back from the Bahamas →
Hi All,
Sorry I have not responded to your comments. Just got back from the Bahamas and am now finally settling down. We left last Saturday and just got back late last night. Our cruise left…
March 2009
8 posts
Day at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa →
Eggs Benedict
Today we spent the day at the Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa off of Fair Oaks in Sacramento. It was a special day because it was a continuation of Ebru’s birthday,…
iPhone Test →
Testing WordPress 1.21 App from the Apple Store with attachment.
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AIG Bonuses →
No to AIG!
All I can about the AIG bonuses is WTH! AIG has no freakin common sense! They are backwards thinking and it’s probably the reason why they are in the mess they are…
Facebook Reunion →
Today I joined or rather re-joined Facebook and had a great time catching up with old friends. The interface is quite different from what it looked like a year or so ago. Since then more of my…
Balancing Act →
Balancing Act
Work, play, and home life. How does one create a balance? We only have so many hours in a day. When do people have time to hit the gym, go to work, pay the bills, do…
Service with a Smile →
Friday I went to get an oil change at Jiffy Lube and was pleasantly surprised. I was greeted with a sincere smile from a female technician. I didn’t expect this from a predominately male…
Frugal Friday at G.V. Hurley’s →
Lately I’ve been writing about the state of the economy. We are not immune to cut backs in our household. We still like to dine out when we can so we’ve been looking for deals on the net and…
iPhone Bandwagon →
iPhones Rock!
I finally did it! I jumped on the iPhone bandwagon once and for all. For years I have been eyeing this little wonder, but never gave in. Best Buy recently had an…
February 2009
17 posts
Speedy Chicken Sandwich →
This picture is dedicated to Speedy over at speedcathollydale.blogspot.com. I figured he likes chicken so much, he might like this new type of fresh chicken sandwich.
Speedy…
The Devil is in the Details →
Read Before Signing
I learning something in college called ‘instant gratification’. At the time it was used to explain why Filipinos were not in politics here in the States. It’s…
State of the Economy →
On my way home last night I caught the last 20 minutes of President Obama’s speech on the radio. I was moved by his speech and delighted with the positive reactions from the attendees. It was a…
Oscar 2009 Preview →
2009 has been a blur to me so far. I have only seen 2 or 3 of the movies that were nominated for Oscars this year. I’m normally on top of my movie list. I guess I have to slow down my …
CA State Budget Approved →
CA State Capitol
The Associated Press broken down the details of the state budget bill at Fox40 News. It’s too long to list the details here, so check out Fox40. There are a…
Wear It Well →
Through out my adulthood I have always tried to keep up with fashion. It was sort of an experiment. There was some styles that were just too much to carry and others just too darn expensive. …
State Layoffs To Hit 20,000 →
Best Careers
According to the Associated Press - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will start the process of handing out pink slips to 20,000 State workers. That’s a lot of ink…
Valentine’s Day at Cosmo Cafe →
Cosmo Cafe
This Valentine’s we decided to check out Gary Paragary’s new restaurant in downtown Sacramento called, Cosmo Cafe. It’s right off of 10th St and K. It’s walking…
Speak! →
Based on different stories my Mom and Grandma (Lola) have told me, I didn’t speak until I was 2-3 years old. Why? Who knows. Unfortunately, I didn’t bother to ask and now it’s too late. Being a…