One week ago.....

Well it was one week ago that things got real dicey in Young land. Boy what a difference a week makes. The Chargers are still in the playoff as well as the Packers. Who says Brett Favre is washed up. I was laid off, Becky was put on some kind of bed rest till the baby is born. So it has been real stressful. We know that in all things(key word: all) God works toward the good. Sometimes the good he is referring to is not how we see it because we like to see the full picture at all times. But I assure he is working in our lives his good. So on Monday I decided to go back to school. I was accepted. On Tuesday Becky was put on leave till Melodie comes. Wednesday I applied for unemployment, Thursday I got my job at Oscar's( it's like Culver's, but less expensive) the same position as when I left with all the perks. Even though I told them I wasn't sure how long I would be around for. We registered at baby's rus. Lets just say this whole having kids thing is starting to settle in. It makes me a bit edgy because I am not sure how this is going to go. I now it will be awesome, having kids is a great blessing, but sometimes I get a little nervous. So today everything is starting to swing toward that good part. Yea!!!!!!!!!!!

It has been a day.

Well today was just one of those days. It started like a normal day. Wake up early to catch up on work missed the day before. Started with a venti carmel machiato from Starbucks. Then off to work. The stuff left to do was not bad from missing the day before because we had to go to the hospital to make sure mom and baby were OK. So I got caught up and decided to get my requested days off for the aforementioned trip to Michigan and the first two days of the NCAA basketball tournament. Well that was about it for the good news. I walked in to my bosses office and gave him my request to which he looked at, frowned, and said sit down and close the door. Well from the looks of his face something bad was going to happen. The plant was either shutting down or I was getting my pink slip. The later was the correct answer. While it would take a long while to explain this disaster, I am glad to say I feel OK with what went down. I am not really OK being laid off, or let go, or whatever seems to be the best so as to not be offended. I know God has a plan and it will work out. Which is definitely not how I usually take news like this. I should be stressed out, but I am at peace. So any prayers would be great. It has been a day. I just can't wait for what tomorrow will hold.

Til Midinght.

There is a restaurant in Holland called Til Midnight. Now while my family was in town for the wedding last February, My Uncle Dale went out to this restaurant. Now little did I now the amount of research that went into his trip. It appears he went online to find a great restaurant to eat at on that Friday night. He learned that Til Midnight was four stars. So he got there and had the best time of his life. Also he scored Becky and I free dinner there on our first honeymoon. So Becky and I are coming back for that dinner. I learned my Uncle wants to come. He went as far as to say if he could get a job of equal pay he would move. To Michigan. Just like that. This seems crazy. So now I find out he has saved all his personal time to come with us that weekend just to go to this restaurant. I have been to great restaurants, but this place must be out of this world for someone to just pack up and move on the spot. Should make for an entertaining weekend.

Really people!!!!!!!!

While driving today as well as the past several days I have noticed that many people on the road don't care about the rest of us. They have places to be yesterday, and show zero regard for the rest of us. They ride your tailgate no matter which lane your in and expect you to vanish so they can keep cruising. Today was a day where a medical transporter was that guy. He was on me in the slow lane, and then about five minutes later he goes zooming passed. Well I thought nothing of it till we got to about two blocks from the hospital (22 minute trip). Who did we come upon, but the same van. Looks like speeding doesn't make you get there any faster.

Happy 2008!!!

Well what a year we had in 2007. Lots of memorable moments for the Young's. We got married on the 10th of February. I had a couple of surgeries. We got pregnant, just to name a few. Becky got a new job. We got news my brother and sister-in-law were pregnant again. I would be writing forever if i tried to include it all. I wish all of you a great and prosperous New Year. I know it is going to be another memorable year once again.

Bowling update.

Well it has been awhile, so I thought I would hit you guys with an update. On my Monday league we took first in the first half of the season. So the worst we will be is playing in a roll off vs the second half winner. On Wednesday we have position night this week. Team Youngins sits two points behind the first place team. We hope to overtake them. There a team of bowlers that are quite average at best, but like to rattle there gums a bit. We will keep you up to date on that. Also, I joined the ABT-Milwaukee(Amateur bowlers tour). My first event was rough to say the least. I' will be sure to keep things updated as the weeks go on.

Anybody need a belt???

Why do people wear pants without belts. I mean it is obvious they could use a belt, or is the mere fact that the shoes are supporting the pants reason enough. Example 1. Man carrying groceries home with the kids. He has bags in one hand, the kids in the other, and half way across the street he realizes that he needs to pull his pants up. Wouldn't the belt have helped. It has me just baffled that people by pants five times the size, and wow they fall down to their ankles.

Almost 300.

Tonight I almost reached that mark all great bowlers strive for. The 300. You just never know when it will hit. My first game of 226 did little to tell the tale of how the next game would go. I struck in the first. Second, third, you get the drift. I had strikes in the first nine frames. The first shot in the I got the cross-over strike. 10 in a row. The first time ever. I was wobbling and shaking by now. My next ball came off the hand good, hit the pocket, and bamm, The 7 pin would not fall. I missed the spare for a 288 game. Then I fizzled with a 207. 721, not bad for a south paw.

Baby on the way!!!!!

Well for those of you who just woke up from a deep sleep, Becky and I are having a baby girl. That is going to be awesome. Know everything I remember doing to my parents comes full circe. OK, it is still going to be an awesome experience, don't get me wrong, but i know my parents are going to say "how does it feel to be a parent" So about 5 months to go. I can't wait.

????????

So It appears that the NFL has a new team. The Detroit Lions. Has anybody heard of this team? I have followed sports for years and never heard of the Lions. Oh wait...... The Lions. The Lions? Wait a sec.... This is the team ruined by Matt Millen,I mean run by Matt Millen. The GM, no not the motor company, the guy ruining, errrrrrr, running the team. This team hasn't seen winning since, well ever. I mean they could beat the Bears, Packers and everyone not in the NFC east. Wow! Can you say playoffs( insert Jim Mora you tube rant here)?

I copied Dave.

Ok, so Dave has a cool #1 song post on his blog. so I decided I would see what songs were #1 on my favorite days.
My birthday: " Jive Talkin", The Bee Gees
Graduation day: "I Swear" All For One
Wedding Day: "Irreplaceable", Beyonce

Bowling Night.

Well Becky rolled a 148 game and a 378 series. Yea!!!!!!!! See what happens when you get spares and strikes. Good job ,babe. We are still in first, but our lead is only 5 points over second. We have struggled of late. On Monday my team is also in first by 1/2 a point. My average went from 193 to 195 as I bowled a 620 series. The goal is to keep improving and not making stupid mental errors. Well see how the week goes.

Milwaukee Police Department.

I have been selected to take part in the vigorous process to becoming a police officer. I applied way back in March, and yesterday I received a letter saying that they would like me to take the written test on November 3. It is a 5 hour test. I am excited and slightly nervous at the same time. I will be spending allot of time at the gym in the next couple of weeks. I got a packet of materials that tells you what you need to know and can expect. I am looking forward to this opportunity.

Did anyone else hear that the Colorado Rockies are in the playoffs. Granted they have been waiting since the turn of the century, but still one of the more impressive feats in sports in a long time. down four with seven games to play. Winning 21 or the last 22 games. The only thing Colorado seems to have going for it. Sorry Green Bay may come in and beat your practice squad next week on Monday night. I don't see John Elway coming through that door.

26-9.

Well Team Youngins has improved itself to a 26-9 record after 5 weeks. This past Wednesday we took all seven points to improve our first place standing. Our fearless leader, Ryan, had a 681 series(199-256-226) to up his season average to 190. Hopefully we can keep it going again this week as we look to "strike " fear in Team Spice Girls this week.

Embarrising moment.

I have been working out at gyms for many years now, off and on, but what happened last night was a bit embarrassing. Lately I have been able to bench 185. Now I know that in certain areas I struggle, and the bench is one of those things. So last night I put on the weight, settle in to lift. I am not sure what happened after that, if I forgot to focus, of if during the day I was lifting heavy things, but as soon as I picked up the bar it dropped to my chest and I couldn't move it up. Not one inch. Well I was in quite the pickle there. Good thing there was another guy around, or I am not sure what I would have done. He told me it happens to everyone at some point. So needless to say I went on doing other things. What did we learn....... Make sure you are focused on your task, and don't get to puffed up in yourself.

Hmmmmmmmm!

Michigan fan now here this. You reply to my post saying we should feel sorry for the Lions. Well I am sure the Lions have had at least 2 or maybe three playoff runs in the last 25 years. You have been to the World Series, and won twice. The Pistons have raked it up in the NBA. The Wings and the cups, and lets not forget about the title at the Big House. So before we pull out our hanky because one of our seventy billion good teams doesn't do anything since the days of #20, make sure to keep we wipe them on your side of the lake.

Oh what might have been.

Well it was suppose to be our year. The city of Milwaukee had sent a team to the World Series every 25 years since 1957. Now that run is over. Thanks Dave! Why couldn't San Diego just roll over for us. OK, so there in the race to. They have better pitching, and coaching, and more experience. So it is not entirely Dave's fault, and I can still say we beat San Diego at Lambeau. Scoreboard! Still have a game in Chi-town tomorrow vs the El Tigris. Then Sunday we see the last game of the year at Miller Park. It's been fun to see Prince hit 50- plus bombs. Hopefully he gets M.V.P. and Braun gets rookie of the year. Well as we say in brew town, there is always next year. Hey but I had to wit to the second to last game to say it. Awesome!

Bowling season.

Well bowling season has started for Becky and myself on Wednesdays. We are off to an impressive 12-2 start after to weeks. I am struggling to find my stroke, But the rest of the group has picked us up quite well. As you can see this is Becky's new ball designed specifically for her hands. It also is the first scented ball. It smells like limes. Who would have thought this advancement in bowling ball technology would exist? Crazy!

what is up with this ???????

I have played now two weeks of football, and have no wins to show for it. That is two weeks and an 0-8 record. It is not like I can't score enough to win. I have had 5 games over 100 points ad have lost 5 by 10 or less. This has got to stop now!!!!!!