No Daytona...But Plenty of Dogs!

Welcome to a short post with lots of pictures of my dog Mac.


This is my poor dog Mac. In these pics he's locked up at the kennel on my dad's property.

The above pics show how HAPPY the good old dog is when he's finally released from prison. I know he hates being locked up at dad's, but I really have not choice at this time. With Daytona in the house, having an American Pitbull Terrior running around is not an option. I'm going to have to sell him soon. Anyone want a registered pit?? Beautiful dog!! Well mannered too!

LOOK!! He even knows how to drive!! Ha Ha! He always goes to the opposite side I'm trying to get in on. These are pretty good pics.

The dogs are getting along fine and Kristy doing great. The pic on the right is her resting from cleaning. I'll be honest...I haven't helped much. But I do a lot around here most of the time. I mean, someone had to take the pictures. Right? Hope you enjoyed the pictures of my dog Mac. We're getting ready to eat some dinner. Bye Bye!!

Daytona: Red Power Ranger!!

I just thought the "fam" would like to see a few snap shots of "Lil D" all dressed up in his Power Ranger outfit. He loves this costume and parades around the apartment flexing his muscles and attacking everything in site. Of course Daytona calls it "pattacking" everything. I catch myself using the same phrase.
In this pic he's standing tall with pride. He likes to pose for pictures. He normally will last for about 2 or 3 pics then he's done. Frankly I think that's pretty good for a 4 year old. As you can tell he's standing on the counter top. Are these pictures not the cutest things you've ever seen? Now in the above pic, is off course...ME AND "D"!! He's getting a little tired of pictures by this time, so he's a little squirmy. We match though! The costume fits him pretty good and is relatively easy to put on and take off. Course he needs help, and me and momma are always willing to zip the little chap up so he can "Power Ranger UP"!!

The above pic is of him running full speed at the camera man...ME!The next picture is of him playing with his "Pirates of the Caribbean" toy from McDonald's. It's a little treasure chest with a little key to go with it. Needless to say, I believe the key is currently lost.

I have a funny story to add to this post relating to Daytona's love for the Power Rangers. One evening Kristy and I decided to take Daytona bowling. We got our shoes and took our place at a lane. Next to us was a family enjoying a night of bowling just like we were. They happened to be an African American family. They had a little boy maybe a year or two older than Daytona with them. Needless to say, the two little boys enjoyed playing together between frames.

Now if any of you reading this have ever played Power Rangers with Daytona, you know that Daytona almost always is the "red" ranger. He'll quickly tell you what ranger (color) you are. You've probably guessed where this story is going. I for one am always the "blue" ranger and Kristy is of course the "pink" ranger. If you watch the show, you know that there are numerous colors of Power Rangers. Can you guess what color Daytona told the little boy at the bowling alley he was going to be? Yup. You guessed it.

"Your going to be the BLACK ranger!"

They played and played. Thinking about it later. I bet that little boy always liked playing the "black" ranger. It's just a funny little story I thought went along with the pics.

Editor's Note: Daytona really likes his Power Ranger costume. He also has Batman costume. But what he really wants is a SUPERMAN costume. So if your a family member (or just someone wanting to buy this little cutie something) get him that Superman costume. There only $25 at Walmart. With in a month I'll break down and buy it. I'd love to see his face. Buy it today! Size "small" please...

Rottweiler for Kristy and Daytona?

SEE MORE ABOUT PRISKA!!!!
Some of you left comments regarding my dad's new dog. My mom was one that disagreed with me looking into getting one for our home. I can understand her concern, considering that having a rottweiler running around the house with a little 4 year old can cause some concern. Just for the record, I wasn't thinking about even considering it until 1) We had a house and 2) The dog would have the proper training with kids. I have spoken to Kristy about it, and we're still going to look into it, but we will both be very careful when we research it.

On another note; I thought our reader's would like to see a few pics of dads dog Priska. I didn't mention the name of his dog in the post entitled "Ranch Life", because to tell you the truth...I forgot the name. These pictures were emailed to me by my cousin Jason. These were all taken the first time he went to Dallas to pick her up. As you can see, she is a very loving dog. She seems to be perfect for the old man.
Along with these pics of dad and his new dog. Jason emailed me the link to the website that these dogs come from. Just click the link under the pic of Priska to go directly to Priska. I thought some of you (mom) would like to look it over and add any input they have. In fact? Let's call it a vote. OK? Post your comment. What do you think about having a trained dog guarding the home? Would it help you sleep at night? Or not? Let me know and don't be shy about it.

One good site I found is linked here. This is one of those "FAQ" links. Were they give un-bias opinions about a particular topic. The website about the where Priska came from, doesn't have any information about how their dogs are trained with children. It says that it is still under construction. Maybe by the time some read this, it will be up and running. Click to check now.

I did, however, find where they write about how they go about training there dogs. They do go through exstisive exercises with their dogs to make sure they are trained in many different areas. You can go directly to that page by clicking this line. This page has some good pics of their dogs. Of course they are trying to sell a product to the consumers. Be sure and scroll to the bottom of that page to see their "guarantee". It's kinda neat. They'll allow you to "return" a dog.

Believe it or not, people tend to send dogs back that might not be "mean enough" for them. I believe that's how my cousin got the dog for my father. Now that's not to say that the dogs are "rejects", they just didn't fit the owner's specifications. As you can see I'm still learning how to properly fit pictures into the "html" format. And when the clock strikes 10pm, I get a little tired of concentrating and settle with "good enough". The above picture is of "Ace", Jason's rottweiler when he was just a pup. Notice the snow on the ground. One great website I found was at CBS News. It ranks dogs by order of most vicious. If you don't read any links I provided, read this one. It's at least interesting.

I think I've provided enough links and facts to get everyone including me BORED to death. Ha Ha. These can be great dogs for families, I have no doubt. But now that I've researched it and found all this information I've come to one logical conclusion...Why risk it?? I can can protect my family myself, without the help of a huge dog. Locking doors, being aware of your surroundings, and just being smart keeps families safe. A dog can help, sure. But I'll stick to a little fluffy dog that might "snip" my kids, versus one that might take their heads off. With that said, I think I've answered my own question. But before you leave, be sure to click the 'Priska Link'(at the top of this post) to get 'up close and personal' with Priska!

Every Man Needs the Perfect Woman

Once in a lifetime a person comes along that changes you life completely. They can come to you as a stranger for which you know nothing about. Like a tornado they often pop-up out of no where and turn your life upside down. They make you change the way you think, act, and look at the world. These kinds of people are truly God's angels. Sent to us as gifts from above to hold, cherish, and respect.

My life was completely changed one weekend in March of 2006. It had been close to a year since my last long term relationship ended without warning. It left me somewhat scared and uncertain about what lye ahead for me. My best friends wife talked me into going on a double date with her and her husband. I was very apprehensive about the whole thing considering my last "blind date", was one of the worst dates I had ever been on. So after a little coaxing, I agreed to a date with a woman I knew little about.

That one day changed me. I met the love of my life in Kristy. No, it wasn't love at first site. But it was pretty dang close. She first took my eyes and then my heart followed closely behind. Her gentle heart and mesmerizing eyes won my heart. She didn't come alone when she entered my life. But instead she was followed closely behind by a little 4 year old boy named Daytona. A little blond haired blessing from above that is filled with his mother's energy and spice for life. They both grew to be two people I couldn't see spending the rest of my life without.

Love doesn't necessarily come in a blink of an eye, but it can blind side you before you know what hit. It can come when all hope seems to be lost. When you've given up the thought of true love. And most of all...When you least expect it. I'm living proof of that. And I could go on and on about the things I love about Kristy and Daytona, but this entire blog would be filled to the max. I just wanted everyone to know a little bit about the wonderful person Kristy is. A beautiful woman, a caring mom, and a once in a lifetime love.

Before you leave, click the picture of Kristy above. It will link you to the same picture at "Flickr". Move your cursor around her picture. Trust me! It's well worth another click of the mouse...

Sports Page Added

I am pleased to announce that I have added a sports page for our readers enjoyment. This blog will be written by me and have a link to our original "brian-n-kristy" blog. I have always enjoyed sports like any typical guy and now I have a way to my own inputs in the world of sports. I'm calling it Brian's Sports Page. Keeping up with two web pages can be a difficult task, but I find it enjoyable.

You'll notice to the left of this post is our "side bar." That's a place that I can put links and other pics not taken by Kristy and I. Under our profile (which hasn't been completed) is a list of links that you may find useful. They will change from time to time. Right now we only have a few. Ultimate Fighting Championship is a link to a site that I really enjoy looking at. I'm really into the UFC and rent them on pay-per-view every month. Yahoo! And the Tulsa World link are the other's. Tulsa World is of course my place of employment. Kristy will add some of her favorites as time goes on. But the first one listed is Brian's Sports Page.

Brian's Sports Page will be a page all about sports and my input on recent events in the sporting world. Now let me warn you. I don't like watching or for that matter writing about just any sport. My favorites include, football, basketball, golf, and of course the UFC. Some don't call mixed martial arts a sport, but I think it's one of the best ones around. So when you click Brian's Sports Page under the "my links" section you'll find articles written by me about the 4 sports I enjoy. Don't forget to leave comments, so that I can respond to them. Enjoy this new feature!

Blogging Experience

I have to say that this whole blogging has opened up a new world for me. I really enjoy getting feed back from family members and friends. Today at work, Kristy said she showed off our web page to all of her friends and co-workers. A blog (web page) is a very, very difficult thing to master. Sometimes you'll hear me refer to this as a blog or a web page. To tell you the truth there is not a whole lot difference.

A blog is short for "weblog", which is nothing more complicated than a World Wide Web-based journal. One distinguishing detail about a blog is that you need no special skills to explore the world of blogging. A blog is ultimately your own space, and you may do with it as you please.

Unlike a "static" website, the format of a blog creates a framework upon which a community can be built. With a "static" website, what you see is what you get; there is no expectation of interactivity between the reader and the author or subject of the content. For example, if you visit a regular website and gather information you can not typically ask questions or make remarks about the content of the web page. With a blog, both the author and the viewers can comment and interact with one another.

"Blogger", is a term that applies to Google's Blogger set up. There are many out there, but Google happens to be the one I stumbled upon. When you first sign up for "Blogger", you are only given the general format for making a website. Ever heard of "html?" "Html" stands for HyperText Markup Language. The only way I can break it down is by saying it's the rough draft. If you logged onto a website and only saw the "html" format, you would think it was written from outer space. It's the codes and symbols that make a website what it is.

During the last few days I've been trying to learn how these different sets of codes work with each other. Uploading pictures is rather easy. Typing new posts is easy. But when it comes to "hyperlinks", ect. Well that's another story. So every time you see a word like this. You know it took brains to make it work. Ha ha. Even underlining a word takes working in the "html" format. Text color, bold, font, and text sizes work just like Microsoft Word. That's because Google Blogger gives you the basic format. This has given me a new found respect for people like Bill Gates.

Me studying "html"

I hope you all are enjoying looking at our website. Some of you have left comments about a particular blog or the blog site in it's entirety. I appreciate these comments and enjoy reading them. It gives me real sense of self gratitude to know that some of you are reading these on a regular basis. As time goes on I will get better with the building of my website (blog). Everyone should explore the website to notice any changes they may like. PLEASE comment on them.

Ranch Life

This morning I spent with my dad working on the ranch. We had to finish putting up a temporary fence around his bales of hay so the cows wouldn't eat it all up. I go out to my dad's place one or two times a week to help him keep the place up. He's getting older now, so the help I give him is greatly needed and appreciated. I personally like going going out to the ranch to help dad because it gives us some time together. He's 79 years old and he has lots of life experiences that I can learn from.


Recently dad lost his beloved friend "Rot." "Rot" was his rotwillier mix that he got from the pound. She died about a month ago. Luckily for him my cousin had some connections and put in a call to get him a pure German rotwiler. And let me tell you. Those dogs are awesome. I include some pictures of his new dog. She is trained in everything possible. Sitting, speaking, tracking, and of course attacking. We're still working on the commands, but with a little work she should be used to us. She's 7 years old and has all the training a dog can get. They come from Germany and from what I know, after training they are flown to California for additional training. From there they are sold for top dollar. And when I say top dollar I mean TOP dollar.

When Kristy and I find a stable place I'm going to check into getting one for myself. Sometimes I go out of town and I would feel safer knowing there's a trained dog protecting my family. I should be able to get one that's only 2 or 3 years old and good with kids. That last part is a must. I'm sure I'm not the only one needing a dog that's trained to deal with kids, so it shouldn't be hard to come by.

These are pictures of dad's cows. Can you spot the one in the creek??

Lions and Tigers and Bears. Oh my!!

Today Daytona got a little treat. See if you can guess where he went from the title above. Guessed it yet? Yep! Your right. THE ZOO!! Kids always have a grand old time at the zoo. Daytona is no exception. Unfortunately, for reasons I'd rather not get into, I couldn't make it. So Kristy, her friend Audrey, and Daytona skipped of to the Tulsa Zoo on a day that didn't top 90 degrees.

Like I said. I wasn't there so the stories will be brief. Kristy said going to the zoo with a 4 year old is an exhausting experience. You don't walk slowly from one part to another gazing at each animal and discussing them in detail. Instead you walk briskly from cage to cage barley taking the time to even snap a picture. Luckily for us, Kristy's fast with the camera. So along the way she got a few good snap shots. I uploaded them and picked a few out that I thought our readers might enjoy.

When Daytona got home, the one animal he was intrigued by was the rattlesnake. Personally they give me the creeps. But for a little curious boy, their loads of fun. They all three road the train around for a break from hitting the pavement. Kristy said along the way she caught Daytona making faces at the woman in the cart behind them. She said she was just about to give him a stern warning about being polite to people in general, and especially ones he doesn't know. Just as she was about to snatch him out of his seat the woman receiving the "ugly faces" jumped in.

"No, no honey! I was making faces at him first!"

And we wonder were kids pick up such behavior. Ha Ha...

They got home around 5:30pm, at which time Kristy took a load off on the couch. Being the good man I am. Laundry was "almost" finished and the apartment was clean. Not to mention there were a dozen roses on the coffee table and a couple of new toys in Daytona's bedroom. Someone felt guilty for missing the trip.

Now the day's at an end and Lil D's gotten up about 5 times for various reasons. I think he's finally asleep now. Kristy's reading her book while I'm typing this. She picked me up two books on web building and blog designs in Tulsa. So everyone can sleep well knowing our blog will have added features every week.

Thanks for tuning in and hope you enjoyed the pics!!

Back to Basics

Today our little boy came back home from a week away with his daddy and grandparents. (Yea, I'm calling him mine now). We just got back from eating at the Golden Coral. Kristy's mom and step dad took us all out to eat there. Don and Joyce are their names and they are wonderful grandparents. That's the thing with Daytona. He's never short of people who love to spoil him with affection. And now that Kristy and I our serious, he has another group of people waiting to come in the picture and spoil him some more. My poor parents haven't had anytime what-so-ever with grandchildren. Their more than ready to take on that part of life and run with it. My step dad already took a large picture that Kristy gave to him and my mom, and copied it to the computer to make a wallet sized copy to carry around.

At Golden Coral I enjoyed mostly catfish while Kristy munched on some steak. Daytona, of course, had a hard time sitting long enough to eat much of anything. He did, however, end up eating some salad and a piece of pizza. I think the only reason he ate that was to get dessert afterwards. Kristy's good about making him eat most of the main course before he can indulge in his favorite dessert. After she made him eat his final bites all 5 of us went to the front for our choice desserts. The adults got a sample of just about everything, minus Don. He didn't eat dessert. Daytona, on the other hand, stuck with the basics...A chocolate ice cream cone. Most of which ended up on his face.

One funny thing that happened during dinner, where's there's no shortage with a 4 year old. Was that Daytona felt it necessary to stand up and show his mother and I the new underwear he got from his grandma. While standing on the chair in a restaurant full of hungry people, he proceeded to pull down his pants and show us. Luckily his mom was there to make sure the crowd didn't get more than they bargained for. We all laughed WITH Daytona.

Another quick note of interest was when some of the restaurant waitresses gathered to sing happy birthday to one of their patrons. Daytona once again stood on his seat to see what all the commotion was about. After he informed us about the party going on next to us, he ever so politely said after the song... "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!" That got yet another chuckle from all of us.

Before I finish up, I'd like to share something cool I saw on another blog. A mom would ask her 5 or 6 year old little girl a series of random questions and post the answers for everyone to get a good laugh out of. So with out any further interruptions, I present DAYTONA's WORLD. All answers given by Daytona himself with no added input.



Why do we go out to eat?
because were hungry

What's your favorite thing to eat?
pizza

How often do you eat?
nine weeks

What's your favorite restaurant?
Pizza Hut

What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the mornings?
eat and drink and just stay at home and play

What's your favorite thing about school?
I don't like school and the teacher is mean to you

Who's your favorite superhero?
power ranger, batman, spiderman, hulk, superman

Why don't you like to go to bed?
cause it makes me poo-poo. In my pants

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
to mall

Waiting to inhale...

Well Kristy and I have enjoyed the time alone for the last (almost week). Daytona is coming back from his dad's tomorrow. I have to say I miss him very much. He just puts things in perspective and livens up the place. When he's here everything in my life feels complete and I'm sure Kristy feels the same way. He'll only be with us for another week then he's back off to his dad's for his final week during the summer. He's stating school this August. Pre-K. Can't say I remember much about Pre-K, but I think I can handle any homework he drags home.

Kristy and I went to Hastings Book to try and find a Blogger book. Or I wanted to find one. She settled on the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" Part 3?? Something like that. Unfortunately for me I couldn't find the book I wanted. I know they have one on the internet, but I didn't want to wait. So here we sit; her reading, me typing, and the dogs fighting. Home sweet home. Ever heard the song "from my front porch looking in"? I really understand that song. We're both extremely happy with one another. I feel sorry for the friends of ours who are un-happy in their relationships or marriages. Time to look up some other things on the internet...

Welcome Note

This is going to be mine and Kristy's little blog. Ment for all of you to view and enjoy. I hope everyone enjoys and comments everytime they read. Hopefully both our families will find it enjoyable to look at this site from time to time and see what all we've been up to. Like stated above, families largely live apart from one another and everything we do to keep in touch matters. I personaly can't wait to get this thing off the ground so my mom, dad, step-dad, and sisters can log on occasionaly to see a new picture or read of a new adventure. After all, everyday with a 4 year old named Daytona can be an adventure. Composed with lots of love for the family members we often wish were here... And made for all the other bloggers looking for a good laugh.