May
26
2009

The Soldiers Oath

I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) THAT I WILL SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC; THAT I WILL BEAR TRUE FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE TO THE SAME; AND THAT I WILL OBEY THE ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE ORDERS OF THE OFFICERS APPOINTED OVER ME, ACCORDING TO REGULATIONS AND THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE. SO HELP ME GOD.

This Memorial Day Weekend I am so proud to have shared this in common with my grand-fathers Maynard and Willard.  This is the oath the 3 of us had taken sometime in our lives, to protect our loved ones and our country.  Both men did what they could to help build up and protect this great nation.  Both men cared deeply about their families.  I am proud to have had them in my life.  This memorial day weekend I took time to remember them privately.  I remembered them and missed them.

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May
13
2009

As I approach 30

Since I am approaching 30 years old and will now have one foot in the grave (jk), I am taking this time to reflect on my life so far.  I have had quite a few experiences in my life already and am excited about what is ahead.   Over all I would have to say I have been blessed.  I am married to a wonderful and amazing woman, who has given me two little girls that inspire me to be more.  I have a great dog, that is a wonderful companion for my morning walks.  I love what I do for a living.  I can still play hoops…most days.  I am active in my church and am developing good relationships there.  So I guess I would say, Life is good.  In fact, if this was it, I would pass a happy man, but it’s not over yet.  I am only just getting started :)   I can’t wait to see where the next 30 years take me.

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May
7
2009

Bria Vandermause

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Bria likes to sleep and cuddle in her free time when she is not filling blow out diapers for daddy to change.  She loves her big sister and enjoys hanging out with the family.  Her favorite cereal is just straight breast milk.

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May
6
2009

Bria Marie Vandermause

Yesterday our family welcomed the birth of our newest member.  Bria Marie Vandermause was born on May 5th, 2009 at 8:40 a.m.  She is 21 1/2 inches and 8 pounds 5 ounces.  Angie and I are just estactic about our new addition.  Ava got to meet her last night and showed a lot of interest in her new little sister. 

Thank you to everyone for the gifts and special wishes.  We appreciate the love and support that we are feeling during this special time. 

I will try to get some pictures posted either tonight or tomorrow sometime.

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May
4
2009

Let the count down begin

We are patiently awaiting the birth of our second daughter.  We go in to sheboygan memorial at mid-night tonight.  Angie will be induced and the next Vandermause should be with us sometime Tuesday morning.  All the preparations have been made and we are as ready as we are going to be.  Wish us luck :)   Have a great night everyone, I know I will!

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