Here's Ryder...


Born: Jan 2nd at 9:27am

Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. (compared to 8 lbs for Sydney)

Height: 21 inches (same for Sydney)

Hair: Dark brown (compared to none for Sydney)

Eyes: Dark Blue (same as Sydney's, but hers have lightened with age)

Crying in decibels: 47db (compared to Sydney's 163db that was so high-pitched, dogs gathered and windows cracked.)

Times touched or kissed by Sydney in the first 2 days: 12,784

Hours of sleep for Amy in first 2 days: 1.7

Voting for who he looks like: Amy - 51%
Brendan - 49%
Sydney - 68%
James Bond (007) - 50%
Peter Parker - 50%

Measurements on Scale of Perfection: 9.9 out of 10
(test administered by me at 9:27am 1/2/07)
(Some statistics may be approximated, exaggerated, or completely made-up.)
  • yoyoma
    yes, i have seen that. i am pleased.
    by yoyoma at 06/27/07 12:17PM
  • skidget
    i thought i was coming to a new post...update mister :-)
    by skidget at 07/27/07 6:25PM
  • mreid72
    Just in case you ever visit this site again...hello! This is Marshall Reid, btw. I look forward to getting to know y'all and worshiping with everyone for the next 2 years.
    by mreid72 at 08/10/07 7:09PM
  • skidget
    I get to see you Friday!! You better be excited ;-)
    by skidget at 08/28/07 11:50PM
  • skidget
    hahaha. wow! you had to do some math on that one ;-) LOVE YOU
    by skidget at 08/29/07 9:50AM
  • laurie
    .....update please.
    by laurie at 08/29/07 3:08PM
  • iamthewalrus
    Nic Cage as Magnum P.I., hmmm....
    by iamthewalrus at 09/05/07 12:50PM
  • iamthewalrus
    you will appreciate this...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFQQXh1JoSs
    by iamthewalrus at 09/05/07 6:27PM
  • brandongarcia
    yeah i did kelli gave it to joey and joey to me thnks its good to have memmories like those to remind me what im fighting for. hope all is well
    by brandongarcia at 09/05/07 10:35PM
  • skidget
    hey you! i miss you :-)
    by skidget at 09/24/07 5:48PM
  • skidget
    see you soooooon!!!
    by skidget at 10/22/07 1:27PM
  • bethany
    The first time I saw a Chagall painting was when I saw the movie Notting Hill. I loved the painting (La Mariee) and the movie!
    by bethany at 10/22/07 9:19PM
  • kellilayne
    i'm coming home this weekend!!!!!
    by kellilayne at 10/28/07 11:20PM
  • laurie
    i am jealous that keith got to see all of you and i didn't, but it just would have been too much trouble for us to come. miss yall!
    by laurie at 10/30/07 8:16AM
  • ming
    hay whas up
    by ming at 11/01/07 8:43AM
  • bryanharwell
    What's going on with Mangrum. Brendan Mangrum?
    by bryanharwell at 11/15/07 12:10AM
  • bethany
    by bethany at 12/12/07 1:43AM
  • bethany
    even though it is not spider man, i thought you would get a kick out of it.
    by bethany at 12/12/07 1:44AM
  • bethany
    i'm not sure. it was just on a website. I'll try to get it from the person who sent it to me.
    by bethany at 12/19/07 10:09PM
  • bryanharwell
    I love that Lex Luthor pic. I think I've seen that before. A long time ago in an elementary school far far away...
    by bryanharwell at 04/23/08 5:00AM

6 months later...

I finally make a new post. Sorry it has been so long.

My little girl is growing up. Last night she made me proud by picking up her small, stuffed Spider-Man (yes, than means she has more than one Spider-Man) and taking him to bed with her. You can't beat seeing this smile on her face when you come in the door after work and she's waiting because she heard the garage door go up.
  • bethany
    awww i bet you were proud. I got to see Sydney and Amy today when i was getting my hair cut. what an adorable picture! she looks so big!
    by bethany at 05/04/06 2:33PM
  • christine
    she looks soo big!! how adorable. does she have a spider-man outfit too?
    by christine at 05/04/06 2:58PM
  • morgan
    aww..how cute!! im coming over tonight..dressed as a deer. mwa hahaha
    by morgan at 05/04/06 5:15PM
  • shorty8403
    those are some interesting answers!! i am going to be at southside on wednesday. i hope to see you then!!
    by shorty8403 at 05/04/06 6:03PM
  • christine
    HAHAHAHA yess..spider girl would be perfect
    by christine at 05/04/06 6:14PM
  • sheliandbrettsmom
    This must be the adorable Sydney my parents are always talking about (Bruce and Cathy Turner)
    by sheliandbrettsmom at 05/04/06 9:30PM
  • anne
    Cute girl! Your own welcoming committee.
    by anne at 05/04/06 10:50PM
  • kimsisco
    what a big girl! can't wait to see y'all in a couple of weeks!
    by kimsisco at 05/05/06 9:58AM
  • krissie
    What a great smile!
    by krissie at 05/06/06 9:10AM
  • purdyinpink818
    Hey Brendan! It's Jennifer! Sydne is so cute in that picture (I don't know if I spelled her name right that's the way my cousin's name is spelled)
    by purdyinpink818 at 05/28/06 5:34PM
  • austinz
    hey brendan, this is austin zindler
    by austinz at 06/27/06 1:25PM
  • leahslefty
    Ohhhhhhh, now I get it. If I want a bunch feedback on my weblog, just have a baby; take their picture; post it on my weblog; then wallah!! Thanks pal.
    by leahslefty at 06/28/06 5:01PM
  • luv2fish
    Nice Pict. We just got hooked up.
    by luv2fish at 07/08/06 8:20AM
  • kellilayne
    Y'all have the cuteset baby EVER! Number 2 will probably be just as cute! =)
    by kellilayne at 07/10/06 11:51AM
  • tacticalpreacher
    Han Solo!
    by tacticalpreacher at 07/19/06 4:59PM
  • goastrider44
    hey bud! how's it goin? cute lil girl ya got there :o)
    by goastrider44 at 09/04/06 8:40PM
  • skidget
    Ryder is going to be cutie :-)
    Miss you!
    by skidget at 09/29/06 11:13AM
  • skidget
    Christmas Myspace Comments

    by skidget at 12/22/06 9:51AM
  • ericsgal
    i know you can't wait for that little boy to get here! sydney is adorable! we're praying for ryder and amy!!!
    by ericsgal at 12/31/06 3:01PM

Superhero Quiz

I took the quiz I saw on Kent and Tyler's blog to see what superhero I would be and couldn't be happier with the results. James Bond first, Amazing Spider-man second. What do you think?

You scored as James Bond, Agent 007. James Bond is MI6's best agent, a suave, sophisticated super spy with charm, cunning, and a license's to kill. He doesn't care about rules or regulations and somewhat amoral. He does care about saving humanity though, as well as the beautiful women who fill his world. Bond has expensive tastes, a wide knowledge of many subjects, and his usually armed with a clever gadget and an appropriate one-liner.

James Bond, Agent 007

63%

The Amazing Spider-Man

50%

Lara Croft

50%

Indiana Jones

50%

Neo, the "One"

50%

Batman, the Dark Knight

46%

Maximus

46%

The Terminator

38%

El Zorro

33%

William Wallace

33%

Captain Jack Sparrow

33%
Which Action Hero Would You Be? v. 2.0
created with QuizFarm.com
  • skidget
    I'm not surprised! love ya :)
    by skidget at 12/16/05 8:11PM
  • shorty8403
    sounds like you alright. hope things are going well. maybe i will actually get to visit soon.
    by shorty8403 at 12/16/05 8:21PM
  • tyler
    yes i dont know how to get the picture on there tho
    by tyler at 12/17/05 12:25AM
  • tyler
    lol nvm i got it
    by tyler at 12/17/05 12:41AM
  • tyler
    you know if you wore a spiffy suit and carried a 9 you could be the next james bond and blow pierce outta the water
    by tyler at 12/17/05 12:41AM
  • christine
    hahahaha thats so you
    by christine at 12/17/05 1:14PM
  • paige
    i saw king kong last night and thought of you a lot lol
    by paige at 12/17/05 3:07PM
  • morgan
    i got jack sparrow..im either completely insane or a genious. haha!! i concur with that
    by morgan at 12/21/05 5:05PM
  • sunshinelc
    HA! I know who you are now! :-)
    by sunshinelc at 12/22/05 2:58AM
  • skidget
    See you tomorrow!!!!!!!!!! Be safe
    by skidget at 12/22/05 11:44AM
  • bethany
    wow brendan lets try this thing called making a new post
    by bethany at 01/10/06 9:49PM
  • tnerbydoom
    I'm tagging you for this habit posting thing.
    by tnerbydoom at 01/26/06 10:00AM
  • morgan
    you sir are a failure..at posting
    by morgan at 04/03/06 11:56PM
  • skidget
    hey!! I love you :)
    by skidget at 04/20/06 5:45PM
  • trmoore
    yes Brendan u and i would go into hollywood u as mr bond knocking out Pierce out and i would take over as Q
    by trmoore at 07/05/06 2:34PM

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  • skidget
    hahahahahahahaha. I think I'll quit college and do that!
    by skidget at 11/02/05 3:48PM
  • skidget
    I had no idea that those words were links!! lol
    by skidget at 11/02/05 4:01PM
  • emilee
    eww that 1 is gross 2! haha
    by emilee at 11/03/05 6:59AM
  • skidget
    will you help me get a free ipod?? see my blog
    by skidget at 11/04/05 2:16PM
  • bethany
    hahaha great picture. Where do you find them?
    by bethany at 11/04/05 10:37PM
  • kimsisco
    mmmmm, smells good...
    by kimsisco at 11/05/05 8:05AM
  • morgan
    im so glad i found a job before you posted this..i was getting pretty desperate
    by morgan at 11/06/05 3:29PM
  • laughinbuddy
    haha..thats sick!lol by the way thanks for coming to my game!!!
    by laughinbuddy at 11/06/05 9:56PM
  • sunshinelc
    Hey...who is this? :-)
    by sunshinelc at 11/07/05 12:53AM
  • adampual
    hey, adam larue here! it was really great singing behind you and your wife friday night. good to finally meet you!
    by adampual at 11/20/05 2:28AM
  • kimsisco
    i'm mortified that i spoke to you on your birthday without wishing you a happy one... hope it was great!!!
    by kimsisco at 12/02/05 1:51PM
  • skidget
    see you ssssooonnn!! love you!
    by skidget at 12/08/05 7:46PM
  • tnerbydoom
    Hot Potato!
    by tnerbydoom at 12/08/05 11:38PM
  • anniekittysinger
    i dont know if u know me but that is the sickest picture ever
    by anniekittysinger at 12/09/05 3:38PM
  • tacticalpreacher
    All right Mangrum, what is going on here..
    by tacticalpreacher at 12/09/05 5:15PM
  • morgan
    alright brendan..youre being a failure. its time to post
    by morgan at 12/15/05 5:06PM

It's over...

Well you have to admit, it was a better season than any of us could have expected from the Houston Astros back in May. You have to be proud of a bunch of good guys over-achieving like they did and giving the White Sox all they wanted for four straight games. Chicago was apparently just the better team, but that doesn't mean I have to like them. I'll probably always feel a little nausea when I hear the word "Konerko". I'll get a chill down my spine when someone says "Crede" and bristle at "Buehrle". I won't like "Garland" even during Christmas. All those words, and others, just remind me of a brief second when I wanted to kill a guy named "Dye". Will I ever be able to not hold a grudge against the San Diego Padres for trading Geoff Blum to Chicago at the end of the season, just in time for him to come off the bench and hit a homerun in the 14th inning of game 3. I think I'll even use "Podsednik" as a synonym for "jerk". For example, "Most of the White Sox seem like pretty good guys, but Pierzynski looks like he's probably a podsednik." I'm not even going to eat as much for Thanksgiving dinner this year because if I got too full, I might be reminded of Bobby Jenks' big gut. Anyway...the most important thing to remember at the end of baseball season is that now it's time for HOUSTON ROCKET's basketball.

UPDATE: Just thought I'd post a picture of the current World Series Champions... celebrating?!? Now I'm definitely feeling sick! Feel free to leave your own captions for this picture.Ozzie makes it to second base during the
postgame celebration.
  • skidget
    OH Brendan...You are so funny!! Gotta love the 'Stros! Miss you :)
    by skidget at 10/27/05 5:16PM
  • agmangrum
    I think Jenks' name should be synonomous with Jerk.
    by agmangrum at 10/28/05 8:15AM
  • skidget
    Hopefully before 2006!!!!! Maybe in a few weeks :)

    That picture makes me sick.....
    by skidget at 10/28/05 8:45AM
  • j1h15233
    nice picture haha
    by j1h15233 at 10/28/05 11:59AM
  • agmangrum
    disgusting!
    by agmangrum at 10/28/05 12:09PM
  • tnerbydoom
    Me gusta todos los ninos,

    Venezuala!

    by tnerbydoom at 10/28/05 1:58PM
  • tnerbydoom
    Ozzie's player looks a little bit too much into "the moment," don't you think? I think the traditional slap on the butt, has just gone a little to far. Now they are slapping each other on the lips.
    by tnerbydoom at 10/28/05 2:01PM
  • kimsisco
    i like your synopsis of the world series, kinda how i feel...
    by kimsisco at 10/28/05 4:21PM
  • laughinbuddy
    ahh could have lived without seeing that one!lol JK!
    by laughinbuddy at 10/30/05 2:37PM
  • morgan
    ahhhh!! grody, i didnt need to see that
    by morgan at 10/31/05 2:46PM
  • hannahgracee
    ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww brendan! thats grosss!
    by hannahgracee at 11/01/05 10:03AM
  • bethany
    that would be why most ppl should vote on November 8th...
    by bethany at 11/01/05 1:49PM
  • lil_jake
    I didn't like PierJERKski either. If i was Garner and i saw one more pump fist out of him i would have been ordering a brush back very close to his goofy looking head.
    by lil_jake at 11/01/05 3:21PM
  • emilee
    grosssssssss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by emilee at 11/01/05 6:34PM
  • agmangrum
    by agmangrum at 11/02/05 8:30AM