Ridiculous Commercials

Random thought: I'm no business genius but common sense would tell me that if I'm going to spend my hard earned company money on a national television advertising campaign I would make sure my commercial is effective...meaning not annoying. How do so many excruciating commercials make it through the entire production process without someone looking up and saying "Wait a minute, doesn't this commercial suck?" But I digress...

This past week has been filled with much stress, and much relief. But first, the baby. Lindsay is in her 17th week of pregnancy. Most of our evenings are now filled with her telling me every detail of her changing physique. And, in the most exciting news, I believe we have both settled on a name! Please say hello to Abigail Hannah McKinney. Enjoy the picture (if you look closely you will notice that mommy got a haircut this week).

The job front has taken many turns this past week. It appeared as if every last opportunity was drying up right before my eyes, and I was destined to make my way back to my home base. Then, at the very last minute...a phone call. This was a great phone call, for on the other end a kind voice offered me the opportunity to be a part of a brand new training and networking course for future company leaders. I am super excited to have this opportunity and am very much looking forward to meeting new faces in entertainment!

On the flip side, this means that I must hang my hat on Disney Star Wars Weekends for the season (and possibly for good). It's an unfortunate circumstance, but I absolutely cannot pass up the opportunity to be a part of this program. Star Wars Weekends has been, quite possibly, the most fun I have ever had at work. It has certainly changed my life for the better and forced me to realize a hidden talent that know one (not even myself) knew existed. And, in some strange way I will forever feel connected to the entire saga. It has been such a pleasure entertaining strangers and friends alike, the torch passes this weekend.

It's been quite a busy week as you can see. My family is visiting during the latter part of the upcoming week. So, a visit to the parks to check out everything new will certainly be on the agenda - pictures to follow. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods, take care everyone.

Trimester #2

Hey gang! It's been a great week, here's all the news you need to know:

Lindsay is finally over the morning/all-day sickness! She hasn't felt nauseous for almost a week now. This is much welcomed news. She has now felt some pulling begin in the tummy area. Every time she stands up she feels a tightness of sorts around the mid-section. We have a routine doctor visit this week to hear the heartbeat again.

Lindsay's parents came to town this Memorial Day weekend. We all had a great time, and had the wonderful opportunity to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. To which I must say: this movie was the most fun I have have at the movies in a very VERY long time. One critic said it best: "This movie is not perfect, but it is definitely an Indiana Jones movie." I totally agree, this movie is such a great addition to the series. To say you didn't enjoy this movie, is to say you didn't enjoy the first three. I highly recommend going to see this film on the large screen.

We spent our day off today making our first major venture to check-out baby furniture. All I have to say is "thank goodness for IKEA." We will certainly be making the majority of our large furniture purchases there.

We continue to await news on job opportunities for me. I cross my fingers that we have some sort of answer (regardless of what it is) by the end of this week. At least that way I can stop wondering, and constantly playing out different interview scenarios that could have been.

In entertainment news, we are now only a few weeks away from Star Wars Weekends 2008! For those of you who know me, Star Wars Weekends holds a special place in my heart, and I am very much looking forward to this years event.

On another note, the weather this weekend has quite possibly been the best weather I've ever experienced in Florida. I don't mean to brag to all our friends in the "cooler, less appealing" climates, but check out the picture...jealous!

Please enjoy this weeks pictures. We've had numerous requests from our adoring fans to "put up pictures more regularly!" So I will do my best to have something up every week. Hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend. Take care.