Monthly Archives: February 2007

The Baby Arrives! Part II

Posted on February 28, 2007 by ben

I have quickly discovered that having a baby definitely rearranges your schedule.  I can still get things done, but the scheduled I have in my head to get them done might as well go out the window.  Since I am … Continue reading →

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The Baby Arrives! Part I

Posted on February 27, 2007 by ben

Alexander Ben Phillip came into our lives at 13:26 PM on February 24th, 2007, the day of the biggest February snow storm in Minnesota history.  At the time we were driving to the hospital, just before 4 AM that day, … Continue reading →

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EDD +8

Posted on February 24, 2007 by ben

At 3:00 AM this morning, Laura’s water finally broke! We are heading off to the hospital to have a baby! We’ll keep you posted! powered by performancing firefox

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American Idol Thoughts…

Posted on February 22, 2007 by ben

The girls took it to the guys last night.  If you had a big voice and knew how to use it, you were leagues above any guy performer.  The Top Two performers, Melinda and LaKisha, made past winners look like … Continue reading →

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American Idol Thoughts…

Posted on February 21, 2007 by ben

I thought the snarkiness between Simon and Ryan was the best thing about the show last night.  The two were legitimately mad at each other at one point or another and that was great TV.  First, while sitting with the … Continue reading →

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EDD+3

Posted on February 19, 2007 by ben

One valuable lesson that Laura and I learned this weekend is to not get wrapped up on the due date of the baby.  The baby’s due date was Friday, February 16th.  However, it is now the 19th and no baby.  … Continue reading →

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The Grammys

Posted on February 12, 2007 by ben

Thoughts on the Grammys last night?  The Police performance was cool.  The first award, Best Pop Collaboration was not.  Though I love Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder and even own the album which the song won, it showed again that … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting…

Posted on February 11, 2007 by ben

We are at 39 Weeks and 2 days and Laura is miserable.  She has been having contractions, starting with mild “Braxton Hicks” for at least 18 weeks.  However, within the past few weeks, they have been getting more intense.  Last … Continue reading →

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