danny and kristi's world

2008-08-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

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Check out the girls on our escapade at the Zoo.

2008-08-18T10:09:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we went to the Zoo. This is one of Ava's favorite things to do. We have a family pass for Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Gardens. They just finished up a huge renovation, which was a $15 million, 10,000-square-foot South American rain forest addition. This part is super cool. They added a jaguar, howler monkeys, keel-billed toucans, squirrel monkeys, a Baird's tapir, capybara and caiman. Also the Forest of Riches, has a wide variety of tropical plants and trees.
She really enjoys the giraffe, not in the new part of Amazonia, but this is her favorite animal. While we were getting close to the giraffe, I was taking pictures and not paying a whole lot of attention. The giraffe came about 6 inches from licking my bald head. Yuck!!!!!!

2008-08-05T14:50:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple new ones, say cheese!!!

2008-08-05T14:42:00.000-07:00

I have been doing some landscaping around the house, basically doing a lot of mulching and some planting. Ava has been a very big helper. Check out the fun she has been having.

2008-06-23T12:56:00.000-07:00

It's crazy how fast the girls are growing up! Chloe is now 8 weeks old and Ava is 17 months old. We are all doing pretty good. Chloe has a cold and is congested, but other than that all is well. Kristi has been back to work now for 2 weeks, since maturity leave. I am still with the state, waiting for my phone call for the Evansville Fire Department.

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2008-06-23T12:54:00.001-07:00

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2008-05-07T21:36:00.001-07:00

2008-05-07T21:10:00.000-07:00

Chloe is doing great! I have to head back to work tomorrow. It was nice to spend the first 12 days of Chloe's life with her at home and off work. Both girls, momma and dadda are adjusting well. Thank you Jesus for the blessings you have given me and my family!!!---Danny

2008-04-27T07:51:00.000-07:00

CHLOE HAS ARRIVED!!!
Yesterday at 9:44 AM Chloe Ann was born. She was 7lb 14.1oz and 20.5 inches long. She arrived 2 1/2 weeks early and is healthy and beautiful. We can't wait to introduce all of you to her. Welcome Chloe!!!

2008-04-07T16:53:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it, I haven't forgotten how to write. Life has been very busy. I did want to take the time out and write a little for all of you. We are all doing well. Kristi went to the Doctor today for a check-up and all is well. She is now 35 weeks along. Kristi thinks she will go a little early. Who knows? We are all doing well, Ava is getting big. She is saying a few words like turtle, apple, banana, dadda, momma, and hair. She can also tell you were her hair, eyes, teeth, mouth, nose, ears, hands, feet, and legs are. Here are a few pics of Kristi prego.

2008-04-03T17:21:00.000-07:00

Easter was really cold this year. This was Ava's first egg hunt. I think she got a total of 8. She picked up 2, dadda picked up 6. As I said before, it was very cold.

2008-02-07T21:18:00.000-08:00

I wanted to put a blog out here and let each one of you know that Kristi and I started our own online travel business, www.boardmantravel.com. This system is the same a Travelocity, which is our business partner. I wanted to invite you to take a look at our travel site, www.boardmantravel.com. I also wanted to ask that when you, your friends, and your family travel, and assuming we are competitive in price, (which we are), we would appreciate your booking your travel with our travel system!

Please feel free to pass this travel booking site to anyone you think would be interested and who will be traveling in the near future.

2008-01-27T14:12:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVA!!!

Yesterday we had Ava's Birthday party at our house. We had about 21 people in attendance for the party. I am sorry for those who could not make it. Some of you live too far away in other States, some had to work, and some were sick and had a fevers. We are very grateful to all of you who could make the party, and celebrate Ava's 1st birthday. We had lots of fun. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVA!!

2008-01-26T22:40:00.000-08:00

AVA IS 1 YEAR OLD!!!!!

This week has been a very busy week. On Monday, it was Ava's birthday. Kristi and I took off work and spent the day with her. We went and got her first hair cut, then we went and had lunch with Nana, Papa, Aunt Dawny, Drew and Derrick, at Hacienda. They sung there happy birthday speciality song to Ava and brought her out a chocolate mudslide (2 giant chocolate chip cookies just baked in a skillet with Ice cream on top). It was very yummy. Next Ava went home and took a nap, when she woke up we went to the mall did some shopping and then Ava got a new pair of shoes. She had a very busy and fun day.

2008-01-06T15:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of Ava bringing in the NEW YEAR! She is so precious to us. HAPPY 2008 !!!! This is her birthday month and she will be 1 years old. WOW!! Stay tuned late this month for birthday pictures.

2008-01-06T12:33:00.000-08:00

Kristi is really starting to show! For all of you who do not know, we are having a baby girl, she is due May 13th of this year, and we have decided to name her Chloe Ann. Kristi wanted to post her 4 month pregnancy pictured, so here they are.

2008-01-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

2007-12-26T23:50:00.000-08:00

Christmas was so fun. It was great to watch Ava at her first Christmas. At first she didn't do to much opening of the presents, but after some persuading and nudging she had lots of fun opening all the gifts and shredding all the paper. She received lots of toys and clothes.

This weekend and holiday season, Kristi and I spent some time of reflection over this past year. How GOD has blessed us, how he has given us a beautiful daughter and another one on the way, how he has blessed us with a wonderful family and many awesome and amazing friends. Kristi and I truly value the friendships we have and are very thankful that you are in our lives. May GOD bless you and your family the rest of this year and in 2008.

2007-12-12T14:00:00.000-08:00

Monday we went to the baby doctor and had an Ultra-sound. We are having a baby girl!!! So we are going to have a Princess #2. Kristi and I will have to spend some time thinking of a little girls name. We only really had a boys name picked out. Kristi was pretty sure we were having a boy. With this feeling we picked out a little boys name and started calling the baby by that name. Then about 6-7 weeks ago we decided to stop using the boys name and just refer to the baby as, the baby. Now we know, and can start preparing.

2007-12-01T14:25:00.000-08:00

In this picture, Ava just woke up for the day, and Dada gets to use the early Christmas present Momma & Dada got for each other, a new camera. Say Cheese!!!!

2007-12-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

Wow, can you believe it, Kristi and I put up our Christmas tree last weekend. We have had that tree for three years, this is our 7th Christmas married, and this is the first time we have put up a Christmas tree. We are so very proud of ourselves. If it wasn't for Ava, we may not have put up a tree this year either, who knows. We love it and are glad we finally put up a tree.

Ava was taking a nap and we put it up while she was sleeping. She did help put on the ornaments though. :) When she came down stairs, her eyes got real big and she pointed at the tree. She likes it.

2007-11-24T09:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We had a really good holiday. On Thursday, Thanksgiving day we went to my sisters' and brother in-laws' house (Dawn & David) for lunch. It was a really good time. We had lunch then play games all afternoon.

Then for dinner we went to our grandma and grandpas' house, on the Hall's side. Again we had a lot of fun just enjoying each others company and sharing with each other, stories about the past. Ava had lots of fun at both place because she was the center of attention.

On Friday, or Black Friday, Kristi and I hosted Thanksgiving at our house; we had her dad and brother over, also her mom, step-dad, sister, and grandma. Chuck, Kristi's step-dad did all the cooking or almost all the cooking, I made the rolls. Chuck came over early and started the turkey, then later he fixed mashed potato's, corn, sweet potato's, and the night before he made pumpkin pies. Friday was very nice, I AM SO THANKFUL FOR ALL OF OUR FAMILY, and that Kristi and I didn't have to do the cooking.

This week AVA has been doing a lot of new things, she is starting to point to people that she recognizes, she is making some new and very funny faces, and she has even taken a few steps on her own. Here are a few pics from Thanksgiving day and the Thanksgiving Friday.

LIVE FROM TIME SQUARE!!

2007-11-12T21:00:00.001-08:00

Views from Central Park!!

2007-11-12T20:31:00.001-08:00

2007-11-12T09:05:00.000-08:00

On our trip we got to just relax and enjoy the New York City life. In the mornings we would walk a couple a blocks to a fantastic bakery called Lenny's. I thinks I at there every morning. Then we would walk to Central park and enjoy the peacefulness of the park in the middle of the City. We got really good at the subway system, as we rode it everyday and went to time square everyday. One day went spent going to the FDNY (New York City Fire Department) Museum. Another day we spent the whole day at time square. I think we walked about 8 miles that day. We went to Hard Rock Cafe' New York City, we went to the M&M store, the Hershey's store, the Toys R Us store, Baby Gap, H & M, The French Building (where Carmine works), and Wall Street.

On another day, Ava, Momma, and Dada spent learning about the lives of animals at The Bronx Zoo. We got to see lions, tigers, bears, polar bears, monkeys, giraffes, and many more animals.

One evening we went to the Madam Tussauds Wax Museum. It was amazing how real the wax celebrities looked. We got to meet a lot of famous people that night, and have our picture taken with them.

While in Central Park we spent time at Strawberry Fields, we also we to a famous fountain that has been in several movies. We got to see an Amphitheater in Central Park, and just cool sites.

One of the last days we took the Staten Island ferry and got some pics of the Statue of Liberty.

2007-11-11T09:36:00.000-08:00

I am just now getting to blogging about our trip to New York City that we took 2 weeks ago. It was so much fun but I realized it's a lot harder traveling with little ones. Ava was a good traveler. She did very good on the airplane, she only got fussy for a few minutes. She was a good sport when it came around to doing all the sight seeing. She had many firsts, as this was her first real vacation. She flew for the first time, took her first train ride from New Jersey Airport to New York City and she rode her first Subway. Ava also rode her first ferry; We took the Staten Island ferry to get some pictures of the Statue of Liberty. Here are a few pics of us waiting for the train, the subway, and the view from the Staten Island ferry. Carmine met us at the New Jersey airport so we didn't have to ride the train alone, being it was the first time for Ava, Kristi and I, and she helped us with our luggage. On the way home, Dan helped us to the train station and that is were we had to say our goodbyes, but again Carmine helped us all the way to the New Jersey airport. Thank you Dan and Carmine for your hospitality, and friendship. Stay tuned for more about our first vacation with Ava.

TOGETHER IN NEW YORK CITY!!

2007-11-04T21:21:00.001-08:00

2007-11-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

I want to thank those of you who were thinking of me and who said a prayer for me yesterday while I was taking my big CPAT test for the Evansville City Fire Department. This last Tuesday I started coming down with a cold and by Friday evening It had turned into a sinus infection. It was really taking a toll on me physically, and I was a little worried how the out come would be.

I passed. It was extremely tough. I was # 21 on the hiring list and have moved up to #17. Now I have to wait and see if they get to my # with current retirees. The hiring list that I am on is good for 2 years. So I need 17 Evansville City fire fighters to decide to retire in the next 2 years or a few people on the list in front of me to decide that they no longer want to be a fire fighter. I have 2 years and a good shot. I just pray GODS will is done in my life and my families life. I do want to again thank those of you who were thinking of me.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

2007-11-04T08:10:00.001-08:00

Growing up, I'm going to be a big sister!!!

2007-10-09T20:59:00.001-07:00

2007-10-04T11:50:00.000-07:00

Two weeks from tomorrow and we will be leaving for New York City. Kristi, Ava and I are going to visit Auntie Carmine and Uncle Dan…It will be Ava’s first plane ride. I have been looking around on the Internet to find a YMCA in New York City. There are tons. I have to keep working out to get ready for my Fire Fighter Physical Test which is 1 week after we get back. So far I have lost 40 pounds in the last 3 months, working out 4-5 days a week and eating healthier.

I am #21 on the Evansville City Fire Fighters Hiring List. Basically it means I have to pass the Physical Test (CPAT Test, Check out this website to see what it intells) http://www.elpasotexas.gov/fire/cpat.asp, and then they have to get to my number. Once I get called up, I have to pass a Doctors exam, Background investigation, and Psychological test; then once all that’s done I get sworn in as a Fire Fighter. There is a little more to it. I ask that you keep me in your prayers. Pray for me as I take this physical test on November 3, 2007 at 12:00 Noon. Pray that GODS WILL be done in my life on that day and in the future as I am pursuing this as a Career. I really do believe this is what I am supposed to be doing with my life.

2007-10-02T11:46:00.000-07:00

Wow, it has been a long time since Kristi or I have written anything. We have been very busy with life. I know, I know, everyone has that excuse. Well I do want to give some update on how we as a family are doing. Ava is 8 months old and growing like a weed. Pretty soon within a couple of weeks we are going to have to get a new car seat for her because she is growing out of the “baby” seat, the seat you first start off with.

Other BIG NEWS, We found out about a week and a half ago that Ava is going to be a big sister in May. THAT’S RIGHT, Kristi is Pregnant and is due May 13, 2008. She is 8 week along today. She is due 1 day after our 7 year Wedding Anniversary. I will try and blog a little more frequently so you can experience her progress as we did with Ava, along with pictures.

Our first road trip with Ava to New Paris, Ohio to see Dan and Carmine.

2007-08-08T20:55:00.001-07:00

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Wow, this was a funny moment..

2007-08-08T20:15:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we went on our first road trip with Ava. She did great. We went about 4 1/2 hours away to New Paris Ohio. Dan and Carmine were in from New York for a wedding and we decided it would be a good time to visit them since they were so close. It was the first time Ava got to meet Dan. We had a great time hanging out with our friends. Ava loved it.

2007-08-01T20:10:00.000-07:00

Ava has found a new toy or a new play thing that she loves. This diaper box kept her occupied and laughing for almost a hour. It is funny the way little kids faces light up when they discover something new or find a new toy.

2007-07-30T20:06:00.000-07:00

This is the photo we entered Ava in the Baby Idol 2 contest that hot 96 was putting on. A big thank you to all who voted for her! Unfortunately she didn't win. Oh well, she is still my cutie. I love her so much.

It's amazing how much she has grown up. We love Ava so much.

2007-06-25T20:00:00.001-07:00

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Look what dadda taught me!!

2007-06-23T22:01:00.000-07:00

I know this is late in writing, but I wanted to let everyone know that I had a wonderful fathers day. It was my very first one and man was it awesome being a dad. Ava got me a collage with many pictures of just her and with momma and some with Dada. I love her so much and I can only imagine the fun I will have with Kristi just watching Ava grow up. Again it is so amazing how much she has grown and how fast time flies by. Ava just turned 5 months old this week. It seems just like yesterday, I was kissing her for the first time in the hospital.

2007-05-31T11:05:00.000-07:00

Here is Ava, five days ago eating Cereal for the very first time. She had a hard time at first, but boy can she put it away now. She is doing so great!! It is so fun being a Dad!

2007-05-31T11:02:00.000-07:00

Ava and Dadda are enjoying the day off. This again was another picture of Memorial Day.

2007-05-31T10:58:00.000-07:00

We had fun on Memorial Day weekend. We went swimming at our friends Greg and Amanda's house. This was the very first time Ava has gone swimming. She seemed to love being in her little float. Don't worry, we never turned our heads from her. She loved it!!!

2007-05-22T20:14:00.000-07:00

Check out our family picture. We are all laying on the floor, Ava just rolled over for the first time from her back to her belly. Ava was 4 months old yesterday. Wow, I can't believe it.

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2007-05-20T08:04:00.001-07:00

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Here is dadda and I at Turonis Restaurant. Momma, Dadda and I meet with Grandpa Jeff for dinner every week. I can't wait to be able to eat pizza with them.
--Love you all, Ava

2007-05-20T07:38:00.000-07:00

Momma took this picture of me and her last night. I like how it turned out.

2007-05-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

Meet Lola, this is Ava's best friend right now. I am sure it will change in the future :)

2007-05-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

Today I was off work for Election Day, yes I do work for the State as an auditor, so I was able to enjoy this day off. Before we took Ava to the sitters, I was able to capture this picture. I thought it was just precious.

2007-05-08T14:10:00.000-07:00

Here is Ava and her Uncle Aaron on the day of his College graduation from Indiana State. This past weekend we made a trip up to ISU to congradulate Aaron on graduating from ISU. This was the first road trip Ava has made. She did great!!

AVA GRACE!!!!

2007-04-22T09:01:00.001-07:00

2007-04-22T08:47:00.000-07:00

Sometimes Ava can be sad, missing momma and dadda's friends, or just tired of eating and doesn't want any more bottle. Here is the face she makes.

2007-04-21T20:30:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 3 MONTHS AVA!!!!! Today Ava is 3 months old. Wow, she is growing up so fast. Today we went to some garage sells, then we went on a walk, and we finished the evening by celebrating my (Danny) birthday over at Kristi's Aunt and Uncles house. Here is Ava at 3 months old.

2007-03-25T14:22:00.001-07:00

It is a beautiful day out today. Ava got some new outfits for spring and summer. Check her out smiling like there is no care in the world. She is getting so big. Momma and Dadda love you Ava!!!

2007-03-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

2007-03-11T17:16:00.000-07:00

Today Ava was Dedicated to Jesus. We were so greatful for the family and friends that joined us on this special day. Here are some pictures of Ava's Dedication.

Love Danny and Kristi.

2007-03-10T21:00:00.000-08:00

Diesel Model!!

Saturday was a beautiful day, we spent some time at the park. Thank you Dan and Carmine for the outfit you gave Ava.

Now all we need is a modeling contract with Diesel and Ava would be set for college.

2007-03-04T20:33:00.001-08:00

Today Ava, you are 6 weeks old!! You are getting so big. We love you so much. More than you will ever know...

Love daddy and momma

2007-03-02T17:14:00.001-08:00

Ava is growing up so fast!! She went to the doctor this week and she is up to 10 lbs and 1 oz. It's hard to believe Sunday will be six weeks since she was born. Keep Kristi in your prayers, she has to go back to work on Monday. I know it will be hard leaving (in great hands, thanks Jill) Ava and starting to get back in the groove of working. We wanted to show off some new pictures to those of you who have not seen her lately.

2007-02-21T17:22:00.000-08:00

1 Month Old.

I can't believe today Ava is 1 month old. Time has flown by. Our nights are still rough, but they are getting better. Kristi stays up with Ava at night so I can get the sleep I need to go to work.

By the way, I love my new job. I work for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development as an auditor.

Now back to Ava, it seems like it was just yesterday she was born. Kristi took her to get weighed yesterday and she was 9 lbs. 4 oz.

Happy 1 month Ava!!!

love Daddy

2007-02-15T14:58:00.000-08:00

Momma & Me

Here is a picture of Ava and Kristi. Ava has had a cold for a couple of days now. She is coughing all the time and sneezing. We called the doctors office a couple of days ago and they gave us a criteria for bringing her in. She hasn't met anything on the list to make us bring her into the doctors office but they told us to go ahead and bring her in so the can check her out. Here is the most recent picture of Kristi and Ava.

New friends, old friends, and family

2007-02-10T11:47:00.001-08:00

2007-02-10T11:11:00.000-08:00

First bath.

Here is me getting my first bath. I really don't like baths. I don't know how much I will like water. Daddy says I will love the water in the summer time. He told me in the summer it is hot outside and the water feels great, we'll see.

Love Ava

2007-02-04T19:55:00.000-08:00

Can you believe the Colts won the Super Bowl!!! I know it was because their littlest cheerleader was cheering them on. It's hard to believe Ava is 2 weeks old today.

love daddy..

2007-02-02T09:01:00.000-08:00

God is good.

I know most if not all of the postings are on Ava, and how she is doing, But I wanted to let you all know that I just accepted a new job today working with Indiana Workforce Development as an auditor. This is an answer to prayer. I have been jobless for 3 weeks and was getting pretty worried. God is good.

Danny...

2007-01-31T08:49:00.001-08:00

Look at all the people who visited me in my first week, this wasn't everyone, but all the people Daddy got a picture of. I am very loved. Thank you, friends and family, for visiting me, your prayers and being there for my mommy and daddy.
Love Ava...

2007-01-31T07:29:00.000-08:00

Nights are still a little rough.

Last night we had a rough night with the whole sleeping thing. Ava has only had 3 rough nights of sleep. Last night we tried everything or at least everything we knew. She didn't go to sleep until 5:15 am. That becomes a rough night. I am very thankful that it has only been a couple nights and I am very thankful she is healthy.

At 5:15 in the morning when I was dosing in and out and thinking to myself that this kindof stinks, no this really stinks; I ended up having a dream or maybe it was more of Gods way of saying just quit whining, but I had this thought of all the things that could of been wrong with Ava, all the complications she could of had, all the deformities she could of had, or not even had been born.

Thank you Lord for a beautiful and healthy baby Ava.

Love Daddy...

2007-01-30T08:30:00.000-08:00

Mommy's Thoughts

Sunday January 21st was one of the BEST days of my life! The only day that it competes with is the day that I married the love of my life!! Our day was quite an exciting one to say the least...I was extremely excited that we were finally going to meet our little miracle, but at the same time I really was rather afraid on the inside! I was afraid that I wouldn't know how to be a good mommy to a beautiful tiny baby girl who would depend on her Daddy and I to be her everything for as long as she needs us to be. As it turns out, Danny and I are a good Mommy/Daddy team, a team who would do anything for our "little princess"!! Yes, the first few nights were rough, but with the tremendous support from our family, friends, and many, many prayers, we are adjusting to our new life beautifully!!

Love,
Mommy

2007-01-29T21:06:00.000-08:00

Ava is so good..

For those of you who know Kristi and I we love to eat out. In fact we used to eat out every meal. But since Ava has been born. We have only been out to eat two times. Both time Ava just slept through the meal. She is so good.

Love daddy

2007-01-28T13:43:00.000-08:00

2007-01-28T12:50:00.000-08:00

1 week ago was a crazy, amazing and emotional day. At 6:15 am Kristi woke me up and was having back pains. She said we should start writing down her contractions. After 3 hours of contractions and them getting stronger we called the doctor and she told us to go to the hospital and she would meet us there. When we got there Kristi was having lots of contractions and was 3 centimeters. She got an epidural, fell asleep and 4.5 hours later was 9 centimeters. The Labor nurse said it was GO TIME and started to prepare for the delivery. After 24 minutes of pushing, we had Ava Grace.

It was so amazing watching her be born. It was truly a miracle from God. He has blessed Kristi and I tremendously with Ava. After birth Ava had a very high breathing rate and they thought they were going to have to put her in the NICU. I was scared for my baby girl. But again God was good and He slowed her breathing. I was able to help give her very first bath.

To GOD be the glory. Thank you for Ava Grace.

Love Daddy.

2007-01-28T10:59:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the world baby Ava.

We are now a family of three. Ava was born Sunday January 21, 2007 at 4:09. She weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. We are so blessed to have her in our lives. She is healthy and beautiful.