Father’s Day Things
Paraguay could win their division! I think if Italy doesn’t win their next game, Paraguay will win the division. I also think that if Paraguay at least ties their next game they are guaranteed to pass to the next level. That sounds right…if Paraguay ties, they will have 5 points, and if Italy wins they will also have 5 points, and the others will have less, so they will go through. If Italy doesn’t win, the other team will have 4 points and Paraguay will have 5 (if they at least tie) and will go through. So go Albirroja!
We had a fun barbecue today. I tried to make it as authentically Paraguayan as I could. I even bought 2 lbs of mandioca (for $6!!!! Robbery!) to go with my beef, ribs, and sausage. The prices are quite similar, but the cuts of meat are tastier down south. I mean, mine turned out really tasty, but I think the cuts are better (for taste) in Paraguay, for the price. Please to enjoy the slideshow.
-j
It’s Grace
Olivia’s middle name is Grace. 
Here are the photos I took and uploaded to my flickr. Please to enjoy the sliding show.
-j
I’m an uncle again…again…again
Olivia Something West. 6lbs 8oz, or thereabouts. She’s very small and has more hair than her brother. And her uncle. Combined.
-j
It’s Thursday and I have to title.
I forgot to post yesterday. That’s not entirely true…I didn’t have time to post. Anyway, my weight in the morning was 301.8. I’m not sure how that happened, but I’ll take it without complaining.
Today Olivia West was born. I can’t remember what her middle name is, so I’m saying it’s Newton. Just under 7lbs. And now I need a nap!
-j
Rough weekends, but fun
I’ve learned that you really have to be on your game if you want to maintain consistent weight loss while traveling. I am completing a quick, long-weekend trip to Florida and I am nervous for positive results on Wednesday.
When you go to visit someone after dinner and they serve you sausage and cheese, then cake, then fruit, then nuts, you get to a point where you feel rude because you just can’t eat any more. It also makes you realize how important food is to our culture. It’s actually pretty frustrating.
The other problem is that it’s so stinkin’ humid in Florida, you want to be outside as little as possible. I guess I should just suck it up and get used to it. Richmond will be the same way in short order.
I’m just gonna have to push it at the beginning of this week. Maybe I can offset the damage that has been done so far. We’ll have to see on Wednesday.
-j
My New Nephew
So I got myself a nephew. Actually, Amy got me one. His name is Aaron, and I think his middle name is Thomas after his daddy. He was born last night at 9:48. At this point I don’t know how big he is, but I do know he has a cone head and cries. Just like his daddy. I’m sure I’ll talk about him more as I get to see him again and spend some time with him. I am anxious to have one of those baby naps. If you’ve never had one, listen to me. Find a baby and take a nap with it on your chest. Instant sleeping pill, best nap ever, probably for both of you. Maybe I’ll get one of those on Thursday. I’ll also take more pictures when he comes home. These were snapped maybe 30 minutes after he was born.
-j
Video
I took this short clip of Tim skiing. I’m mostly just trying out vMix. Let me know what you think.
-j
My Country Tis Of Thee
Sweet, sweet land of liberty. Sure, we’re still working on it, but it sure beats the alternative.
I have some new pictures up on my flickr account from the weekend. It was very restful (I think I took more naps than the babies) and just a lovely time spent with family. I took some pictures of the boat that I’m going to make into a set but I have to doctor them up a little.
I hope today was fun for all you Americans and that you enjoyed some cool fireworks. Remember that this is a day to observe the freedom given to us by our founding fathers to worship our Lord without rules and regulations. Let’s remember to use that freedom all the time and to tell our fellow Americans our great our God is.
-j
July 4th
We had it again…the annual Freund Family 4th of July Extrrravaganzaaaa! There was fun, good times, water, sun, and fireworks. Plus we got to see Megan for the first time. She’s cute. Anyway, you can see photos if you visit my flickr page
-photographer j
A New Nephew
Last night around 11:40 my nephew was born. First grandchild in the family. It’s pretty exciting. Katie will probably tell everyone about it herself, but I’ll recount a little bit from my perspective.
I got to the hospital around 6pm, and she had been there for almost 12 hours by then. I hung around in the labor room til about 7:30, but that was when the nurses changed shifts. Apparently the nurse she had when I got there liked me before I even showed up, so she let me stay.
Dad came around 8, and the grandparents around 8:30. We waited and waited and waited. Mom kept showing up giving us random updates. Finally after 11 the nurse said it was time to go in and get him out. It was around 1:30 am before we got to see him. He’s cute, but I didn’t get a very good look.
To see pictures of him, check out his website
-j