Need a new car...

Hello - this is Chris. I noticed that there hasn't been an update to the car accident since Jess' post, so here you go.

As she said, everyone is physically OK. Roran seems to be waking up more with nightmares since the accident, but we are pretty limited on what we can do around that since he isn't talking yet. This is very frustrating because we can help him understand that he is OK and that what is going on in his dreams can't hurt him.

Jessica is doing OK. Her wrist isn't broken, but it is severely sprained. We have settled with our insurance company about the cost of the car (or will be very soon) and I feel like we are getting ripped off a little, but hey, that's what insurance is for right?

As for the rest of it, we are still going through PT with Jessica. I think that there may be a bit of PTSD as well, but we're still working on that. Jessica has been a lot more anxious and on edge driving since the accident so we are going to see what we can do to get her some help there.

That's it in a nutshell for now. We'll keep you posted. Bye!

Roran rockin' out on his new drum set!

My head is 19 inches around! :-) And no, I did not grow a horn from the accident. ;-)

Car accident

on 11.30.10, Roran and I were in a car accident. The good news is we are both okay. Roran came out of the deal without even a scratch, I on the other hand got pretty banged up on my whole left side, but no broken bones.
The short version of the story is I was merging from one freeway to another freeway in the carpool lane in the left lane, while the single passenger cars were stopped at the metered light entering one by one in the right hand lane. I had a clear lane ahead of me, I accelerated as the light was red and I knew I would have a clear path to get in front of the next car to enter the freeway when I mini van about 5 cars or so back decided she didnt want to be at the metered light anymore just pulled out. Well she only got about 1/4 of the way into the carpool lane before SMACK, we colided and Roran and I were shoved into the cement median, bouncing a few time and skidded to a stop about 120 ft down the road. All airbags deployed, I was stuck in the car, but managed to reach back and open Roran's door for air. He cried out at first, but once the air started to clear, he continued eating his fishy crackers :-)
Not sure yet if my car is totalled, I am hoping so because I wont feel safe driving it after this.

Thank heavens kids bounce well. Roran & Jess were just hit in their car & are ok. Roran was still hungry afterwards & kept eating fishy crackers. Love you both!

And Jessica says I teach him things that are unsafe. Sheesh.

Halloween and Thanksgiving!

I am going to sum up the last two holidays in one post.

October: Chris and I attended a Masquerade ball at the Columbia Tower Club dressed at a Wench and a Pirate. TONS of fun. I really like the whole pirate theme. With that being said, we decided to have Roran be a pirate too. He made quite a cute one! We decide to spend out Halloween evening roaming the street at the Mill Creek Towncenter. That was insane. We kept Roran in the stroller the whole time in fear of him getting trampled!

November: November came and went very quickly! Somehow, I volunteered myself to host Thanksgiving. Because of that, I convinced Chris that we needed a new dining room table, finally. We only had a two seater, and with Roran growing, we needed a real table anyway so this was just a good excuse!
Jump ahead a couple weeks... we got slammed with snow and ice the week of Thanksgiving. Long story short, it caused some problems with my family traveling up to our house, therefore we had to postpone our family gathering. I was really bummed to say the least, I had been preparing for over a month. On Thanksgiving day we ended up going over to a friends house, they were also alone on Thanksgiving. Instead my family came up on Saturday and we had the best meal ever! I was so proud of myself. I made a fantastic meal, all my moms recipes but even better (sorry mom!) flavor.
On Friday, we took Roran for his holiday portraits. Enjoy the photos... Christmas cards will be coming soon.
We have a busy December planned. A couple holiday parties, lots of shopping, and the most exciting part... decorating! Happy Holidays!

Just got done with another photo shoot. Soon my public will have another chance to admire me. Love you public!

Happy thanksgiving everyone!

How did this happen? I roll over and come out looking like a cave man in Cabela's. :-) Happy thanksgiving!

First real snow

Totally not digging Roran's first serious fever.

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Relaxing with the other woman tonight. :-)

Room at the hotel. Thanks Melissa!

Yeah! At the Hotel Monaco relaxing with friends and getting ready for the masquarade ball. :-)

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This is so cute!

This is how i eat. :-)

Hi, I am a big boy. I can get food on my spoon without help and eat it too. :-)

My first ice cream cone

This is hilarious! I am not sure what kind of dance this is (he seems to be learning from his mom), but it is cute. :-)

Hi dad, I want to go to the gym! :-)

I like to spin, a lot. Like till I fall down. :-)

First dental check up- all good. Thanks Dr. Cantu!

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Banana is a manan-nan-a. And he points at it so i know thats what he is trying to say :-)

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Look at how cute i am!

Dinner at the club with mom and dad!

Little drummer boy. :-)

Roran's soap box

French baby!

Is it live, or is it memorex? :-)

Look! I dont need help feeding myself anymore! Now how do I clean up this mess? ;-)

Omg! He lip sync's and dances. Its the funniest one yet

How cute is this?! :-)

boogy baby!

Omg! He lip sync's and dances. Its the funniest one yet

our true rockstar. Following in grandpa's foot steps

Raising the roof

See what you are missing? How could you want to stay? ;-) Just kidding. Have fun.

I have a monkey on my back!

Waving to dada as he mows the lawn

Waving to dada as he mows the lawn

So Roran was playing hide and seek behind the door, but then he saw the camera. Figures. :-)

Yeah vegas!

Whats wrong with this picture? A white MJ and a black Elvis. Ok, a white MJ not so wrong. :-) Must be Vegas.

The view from the cabana. :-)

They from the cabana

Belly button

Love jumping on my rody

Dont wake me up!

Roran is trying to catch bubbles. How cute!

I cant get much cuter. :-)

Car noises

First taste of a popsicle

Lovin the rock star hair. :-)

Faux hawk baby!

Mmm, lunch with dad after mom took me to oly for 3 whole days. :-)

Lounge chair a la mommy

Rollin just like dad. :-)

Baby in a pool box!

Peek-a-boo! I see you!

Why did you stop moving? I now yell at you!

Good might dad! Now move so i can get comfortable. :-)

Walking fun :-)

Future HONDA rider. :-)

Get me out of this thing! :-(

My new kicks in a size 6!

Roran is cage dancing. Joe, dont influence him! :-)

Yard progress until the wheel barrel broke

Its the attack of roar-zilla! Save us all! :-)

Hello everyone. Hope you are having a good evening. I am just chillin with dad. Good night! :-)

Happy memorial day everyone! Thanks to all the vets for everything you have done, we appreciate it!

Roran having fun wi i a new friend at the Locals BBQ. :-)

Yeah! I made it to mom! :-)

Roran is walking all over the place!

My own laptop, now maybe he will leave moms alone!

Roran has a push popper! I remember having one of these when i was a kid. :-)

One step captured

Hey cuz, how ya doin?

Good morning sunshine! When do i get to drive up outta here? :-)

Cousins in the bath

Hot naked baby!

Show it who is boss!

Sort of captured the wave

He loves it outside :-)

Driving!

Sort of captured the wave

He loves the boxes of cd's

How ouch cuter can he get? Not much. :-)

Show it who is boss!

Yeah! The best welcome home present. :-)

Omg! I have tears. Its hilarious

Climbed up on me on the couch and crashed. So cute

vegging on the couch with mom.

Hi daddy! Miss you

I know its dark but roran was getting grandpa's nose. There is a picture of me doing the same thing when i was his age

This should be a little better. :-)

Not sure how well you can see that, but it is the Golden Gate bridge. :-)

Someone has a lot to say

Dad, why does mommy think there are bees in the attic? Son, i have no idea. We just play along.

Time for night night

Curiousity didnt get the cat, Roran did!

Watching mom attempt some yard work