Daughter Blogging

1,095 wonderful days

Robb Allen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:33:33 GMT

Happy 3rd birthday, Irelyn Mackenna (or, as she's known around the house, iMac)

Ls

Robb Allen — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:06:42 GMT

Irelyn, who turns 3 in 9 days, just decideda few minutes ago to stop pronouncing her 'l's like 'w's. Why? I have no idea. But it's cute to hear her say "lollipop" instead of "wowwipop" and "I love you" rather than "I wuv you".

They grow up so fast...

If you want to know why I had a great Father's day

Robb Allen — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:13:26 GMT

Here are two of the three reasons

The other reason is the mother of these two beauties, a beauty herself. Thanks babe!

End of one chapter, beginning of another

Robb Allen — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:54:01 GMT

I can't believe this was three years ago.

Last night, Georgia had her going away ceremony for preschool. In a little over two months, she starts kindergarten.

The Mrs. has pictures from first and last days, wearing the same outfit, and it's hard to believe they grow that much in less than a year.

If you need me, I'll be the grumpy, melancholy guy moping about the house.

Melt my heart, why don't you?

Robb Allen — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:34:32 GMT

Yuri's daughter is soooo cute!

Georgia has asked to go to the range with me. She's almost ready, I'm just not sure she'll be able to handle the loud sounds. Of course, I want to take her to an outdoor range to limit that, I just need to find the time.

Like Yuri's daughter, mine already wants her own gun. Gotta be pink, too.

About the picture of my daughter

Robb Allen — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:22:18 GMT

I had someone comment on why would I ever want to take a picture of my daughter with such a rifle.

Simple, I explained - I wanted a photograph that showed the juxtaposition between something that is generally associated with terror and mayhem and something that is innocent and innocuous, like the rifle.

It's art, baby.

Proud papa!

Robb Allen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:04:50 GMT

Georgia asked if I would teach her how to field strip an AR.

I think I might just do that!

Time to put the big girl panties on

Robb Allen — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:18:34 GMT

As in, the youngest has officially transitioned out of diapers.

Until you've got kids, this is a milestone you truly cannot appreciate in full.

Stick a fork in me

Robb Allen — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:49:37 GMT

Went to Disney World on Sunday (first time since I was like 5 or 6!) with the oldest. Went to Downtown Disney today for Bibbidy Bobbiby Boutique (for Georgia, not me. Although I seriously considered scheduling a session for myself before I get my next driver's license picture).

I'm toast. We were at DW from 9AM to 10PM. Georgia was a trooper and didn't complain, but I had to hold her every here and there and let me tell you, they're making 5 year olds out of lead these days. And the poor thing caught some sort of cough and was hacking it up all night.

Which kept me and the Mrs. awake.

Needless to say, this is all you're getting out of me today. I'm going to bed in a minute. It's 10 until 8...

Apparently, they still make them

Robb Allen — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:06:28 GMT

Went to a drive in theater last night down in Ruskin, Fl. to see Horton Hears a Who with the family. I think the last movie I saw at a drive in was Mary Poppins or Jaws.

The coolest thing was that the owner didn't mind people walking into the projector room so I got to see an old school projector with all the film AND Georgia (my oldest) got to actually start the movie! He let her flip the switch and open the shutter with the light.

Great, great, great movie by the way. I highly recommend it. They nailed Dr. Seuss' look and did justice to the story.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I gotta go scratch all the mosquito bites.