Puzzle #2

Sherry noted how much Demoree and I enjoyed doing the puzzle we got from her parents at Christmas and decided to get me another puzzle for my birthday. Not only is it a puzzle but it is a Simpsons puzzle…bonus.

Poster of Puzzle #2

So Demoree and I got to work this past week on it. The first thing we did was setup our work area and began sorting the pieces.

Demoree at our “work” desk getting started on the puzzle.

We quickly realized that this wasn’t going to be an easy puzzle because there are large areas of basically the same color, really weird shaped pieces, and (most significantly) the entire picture is made of thousands of small pictures from the Simpsons.

Showing that the picture is made of thousands of small pictures.

To make things even worse they repeat the same picture quite frequently in a given area…ugh. However even with these challenges we are still making good progress and will eventually get it completed.

Current status of the puzzle.

Wings/Avs 2008 Playoffs

This past Saturday my parents, Demoree, and I got to go to Game 2 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals between the Red Wings and the Avalanche. This game lived up to everything you could expect watching the Wings against the Avs in the playoffs. Highlights included Frazen’s hat trick, McCarty's fight, nachos and beer, Avs pulling their goaltender half way thru the game (again), sitting amongst Wing’s family members, octopi throwing, Ozzie doing an awesome job in goal, and most importantly a Wings butt kicking of the Avs. (to check out more videos from the game click here).

Demoree, mom, and dad getting ready for an exciting game.

The Wings Octopus getting lifted to the rafters.

Ref taking one of many octopi off the ice before the game.

Wings congratulating Ozzie on his good goaltending after their 5-1 victory.

Sherry's Graduation

While Sherry actually graduated awhile ago, Friday she walked and got “hooded”. My camera failed to take any decent pictures in Hill Auditorium, but I was able to take a nice video of her getting hooded. Kind of made me look forward to when its my turn to do that.

Congrats Sherry!

Wings/Avs Rivalry

Tonight the Red Wings and the Avalanche get to play some more playoff hockey against each other. I've been watching some clips of the rivalry and it is getting so excited, especially for game 2 when my parents, Demoree, and I get to go (I think...I never got final confirmation but I'm assuming right now). I just love this rivalry so much because they use to fight so hard to win (both sides) and unlike other top teams neither side wanted to avoid each other. As a Wings fan I always wanted to have to play the Avalanche even though they were so good because it wasn't enough to win the Cup we wanted to play right thru them. I know I already posted a video today but I've got to post this as well...it gives me chills and gets me very excited.

Interview with Tom Brady

My friend Sean last night told me about a 60 minutes interview with Tom Brady that he said should be shown in every church. I decided I had to see it so with a little searching around youtube I found it. Its included below but I'll give the synopsis for those that don't want to spend the three minutes watching it. Basically the interview was on January 9th, 2008, which was at the point where everyone thought Brady was on his way to the perfect season with the Patroits being the greatest team ever. The interview covers his three super bowl wins, his hall fame credentials while still in his prime, his "sex" appeal, his fame, his wealth, etc. Then at the end of the interview Brady says "Why do I have 3 super bowl rings and still think there's something else out there?" to which the interviewer asks "What's the answer?" and Brady says "I wish I knew." Anybody that's Christan and knows Brady should be sitting him down and having a talk. As for in the church what a better example to show then this young guy that basically has all the world can offer and realizes that it can't be all that life is about.