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• Week 31 Belly

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  Another week, another belly photo...
  
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 10:07pm EST
  by Jordan Conley

• The Count Takes Over Google

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  The Count was always my favorite Sesame Street character. Google honored the anniversary of Sesame Street by handing over the logo to him today.
  
  I like it one, two, three times..HA HA HA [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:29am EST
  by Jordan Conley

• Pictures of Colton!

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  We had our 4D Ultrasound this morning! We got some great pictures of the little man, although he didn't want to move his arm from in front of his face. Here are a few of the better shots (Click for larger view):
  
  
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:49am EST
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• Tigger tests the nursery for Colton

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  Tigger has been tirelessly testing the new nursery as we have been putting it together this week. He has tested the crib, the changing table and the glider. So far everything is safe and sound!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 3:37pm EST
  by Jordan Conley

• Google's Logo Today

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  Simply Awesome [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 3:34pm EST
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• The nursery before...

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  As many of you know, the infamous "Pink Room" will become Colton's bedroom. We have been working hard this week along with Alison's parents (Stan & Nancy) to transform it from a girl's princess playland to Colton's relaxing retreat. Here are some "before" photos for your enjoyment.
  
  
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 9:32pm EST
  by Jordan Conley

• Getting Ready...

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  This evening Harvey helped Alison sort through all the baby clothes..
  
  
  
  
  
  While Jordan practiced with the Baby Bjorn
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 9:29pm EST
  by Jordan Conley

• Week 30 Belly

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  Colton continues to grow! We will have some ultrasound photos for you this weekend.
  
  
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 8:01am EST
  by Jordan Conley

• A Pug Filled Halloween

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  We missed the Winter Park pet trick or treating this year, but that didn't stop the pugs from getting dressed up to hand out candy to the neighborhood kids.
  
  
  Harvey the Elephant with Jordan
  
  
  Lily the Ladybug with Alison (and Colton!)
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:50am EST
  by Jordan Conley

• And the belly grows...

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  Alison is almost 29 weeks and there is no doubt Colton is growing quickly! We didn't officially announce the name on the blog, so we will do so in this post. We have decided to name our son Colton Robert Conley. Robert is Jordan's middle name and Colton is' [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 6:26pm EDT
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• New Pictures of Colton

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  We had our 28 week Ultrasound today (although Alison is one day short of 29 weeks), and everything went great! Colton is measuring right on schedule, 50 percentile in size and about 2.5 lbs.
  
  A couple of photos (click for bigger versions). Sorry they aren't more clear, but they' [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 10:54am EDT
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• Things that make me grin from ear to ear

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  Okay, I was tagged by Alison for a list of 5 things that I love. I have multiple friends that are unhappy about our last post of re-joining the blogging world, and then not keeping it up to date. In fact, Alison threatened today that I had to post "or" [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2009, 9:51pm EST
  

• We're back...

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  It has been far too long since we have maintained the blog, but we are making another run at it. Since the last post we've:
  
  
  Moved back to Orlando
  Both changed jobs
  Got a new pug (Lily, pictured here)
  Bought a new' [...]
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  Posted: December 15, 2008, 9:52pm EST
  

• There is HD on Comcast!!!!

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  I don't know how I missed this before the Super Bowl, which I watched in regular old crappy def, but CBS19 is now broadcasting in High-Def. I just checked and I have a channel 706 that is CBSHD on my Comcast system. Its a step in the right direction![...]
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  Posted: February 06, 2007, 3:54pm EST
  by Jordan Conley

• I won't add any commentary, just present for your perusal

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  TechDirt has a posting about our most famous local home, Monticello, and their view on intellectual property.
  
  Take a read... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2006, 10:06am EST
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• A pretty cool podcast

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  I wanted to share a wonderful podcast I've been listening to for a while. Coverville plays a wide variety of interesting covers, from Prince to Nirvana to Air Supply- He does themed shows, request shows, and shows that are random combinations of covers.' [...]
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  Posted: September 26, 2006, 10:01am EDT
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• CNN Can't make up their mind

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  I took this screenshot from CNN's homepage today. It made me laugh...which is it?
  
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  Posted: August 15, 2006, 10:12am EDT
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• Train Concert Review

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  The wife and I caught Train and Anna Nalick at the C'ville pavilion last night, a show which I enjoyed more than I had expected. I am not a diehard fan of Train, but enjoy some of their music, and not count myself among a fan of their live performances.' [...]
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  Posted: June 30, 2006, 9:34am EDT
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• We return from the dead...

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  It has been almost 6 weeks since I have updated, and I promise I have a good excuse- Alison and I are settled in our new place now, with some pictures to come this weekend. We have been working hard to make it feel like home, and it is beginning [...]
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  Posted: June 09, 2006, 9:40am EDT
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• C'ville dining round-up

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  Being new to the area, one of the things I have looked forward to is trying some of the eateries around town. I got a chance to eat out around town a few times in the past week..a quick review of a few of the spots:
  
  The Shebeen: [...]
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  Posted: April 05, 2006, 6:39pm EDT
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• Juvenille Courthouse Collapses!

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  Around noon today the side of this building collapsed! This is just next door to WillowTree's office! The construction crews are working on building a parking garage here, but I think that may be on hold for a while. The whole side is missing, and it' [...]
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  Posted: March 30, 2006, 2:42pm EST
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• In the world of user submitted content, you might end up owning youself...

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  I don't watch the Apprentice, but it looks like Chevy is having a contest involving the apprentice where users can create their own on-line advertisements. Sounds like a decent enough idea, right? Well, it is, until someone makes an ad that makes fun of Chevy. As we say in' [...]
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  Posted: March 29, 2006, 2:29pm EST
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• And in other news, I patented respiration...

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  So it appears Google has filed for three patents related to offering free or reduced wireless Internet access. The patent system has been out of control for a while now- With Microsoft patenting things like double clicking, and Amazon patenting one click buying. I completely understand the need [...]
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  Posted: March 29, 2006, 2:08pm EST
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• Why do people do this?

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  This is *clearly* a Honda Accord with BMW badges. No one is fooled, except perhaps, his owner. My question is simple: Why? [...]
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  Posted: March 28, 2006, 9:13pm EST
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• They may be taking over the world, but they have much to learn..

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  Google's own blog is reporting that for a short time on March 27, 2006 their Offical Blog was unavailable, and another blog was appear in it spot. I guess it goes to show that even at $375/share, anyone can make mistakes.' [...]
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  Posted: March 28, 2006, 8:18am EST
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• Asking to be rear-ended...

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  Saw the below this morning while walking to Fuel Co...
  
  
  
  
  
  I have never understood why people choose to express their philosophy on their bumper. I find it even harder to understand why someone would take the time to cut and paste the above dig at our [...]
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  Posted: March 24, 2006, 10:07am EST
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• Breaking News! Drunk People Found In Texas Bar!

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  It would appear that the great state of Texas has been able to satisfy its quota for filling jails with petty criminals. As such, according to Reuters, they have begun stings INSIDE BARS to arrest people for public intoxication.
  
  
  Come on now people- Claiming that being drunk in [...]
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  Posted: March 23, 2006, 11:43am EST
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• Ruminations on crazy signs on Park St

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  Now, I am new to the Charlottesville area, a transplant from Orlando, FL with a mere 2.5 months under my belt in our fair city. I have to say, overwhelmingly, I am very much enjoying Cville, but there has been one thing that has bothered me each day on my [...]
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  Posted: March 23, 2006, 9:02am EST
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• That's Mr. Nutkins to you...

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  Get your squirrel name here...
  
  
  
  
  
  I'm "Nutty Nutkins" and Alison is "Professor Out of Their Tree"...
  
  
  I know you were wondering, so Harvey is "Chief McBush" and Beo is "Doctor Nutless" (no pun intended!)' [...]
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  Posted: March 20, 2006, 9:39pm EST
  by Jordan Conley

• Unloading round 1 is done...

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  The above was a piece of temepered glass that served as a desktop. It is now a million pices of tempered glass that will serve as a paperwright. This is the biggest casuality of the first leg of our move. Alison was scratched, but is OK :)
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  Posted: March 16, 2006, 7:18am EST
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• The loading is complete...and we made it to Cville.

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  Harvey was very confused about the activities in our house on Sunday...we managed to fit everything, except our bikes, in the truck. We left Orlando at about 7:45 on Tuesday, and made it to C'ville at about 9pm. I have to say, driving a truck for 13' [...]
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  Posted: March 15, 2006, 8:52am EST
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• T-Minus One Month, and a happy birthday!

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  Stopped by the new place today and took some pictures - It is coming along. The cabinets are all about done, and we have some hardwood installed. As you can see from the picture, it is also painted on the front. The back isn't' [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2006, 11:44am EST
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• I don't even know what to say....

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  I would write something, but I can' think of anything, at all, to say. Have a good night.' [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2006, 10:28pm EST
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• We have cabinets!

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  Still some sketchy guy in the TV room :)
  
  
  Stopped by the new house today..we have kitchen cabinets...well, sort of. You can see from the pictures I took today that some of the cabinets are in...Also our deck is done, and we have some marble around [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2006, 2:26pm EST
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• Inspection went well, and finally, some snow!

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  Just a quick update that the house inspection went well! So we are good to go on the sale of house! Closing March 17...Also, I got to see my actual first real snowfall- A little over an inch this morning and last night. I saw some snow last week, but [...]
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  Posted: February 22, 2006, 11:07am EST
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• Beer for your dog?

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  If you're reading this, you probably know that I'm as big a fan of a nice cold beer than the next guy, but this is a little over the edge. The Dog Star Brewing Company has launched their "Happy Tail Ale" for dogs. Now, [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2006, 3:35pm EST
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• More progress on the house

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  The house is coming along quite nicely :) Stopped by today to check on some things and took a couple of update pictues...The one to the right here is some sketchy guy (that looks a lot like Michael) "working" on the bonus room :) We [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2006, 1:22pm EST
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• The New House!

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  Good news! We will be closing on our new C'ville house on April 4!! So very exciting, however the daunting thought of schlepping our stuff 1200 miles is not so exciting. None the less, we shall soon be settled in Melbourne Park and the coolest house in the world :)
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  Posted: February 18, 2006, 11:45am EST
  by Jordan Conley