Catie's Random Ramblings

Random Layla

2011-12-17T19:18:00.000-08:00

So I thought I would post some pictures on here of Layla. In one she is smiling pretty good and doing her Crane eyebrow. I still think she looks more like a Gregory baby right now than a Crane baby. The picture where she is smiling was taken right after we put her in her bouncer. Every time she gets in that bouncer she smiles, we think she likes the birds that are on the top.

Velasquez vs Dos Santos

2011-11-12T18:55:00.000-08:00

Layla and I got to watch the UFC Heavyweight Championship tonight. We were both pretty excited, as you can see from the above picture. I chose these 3 pictures to represent Velasquez, who was basically taken to the woodshed by Dos Santos. So the fight started, and both fighters were on their feet and ready to go. Velasquez was thought to be the better all-around fighter, but Dos Santos the better puncher. But less than 2 minutes in, things went bad for Velasquez...

A firm right hook from Dos Santos sent Velasquez down. You can see from Layla's reaction just how vicious the blow was, even she felt it...

Both Layla and Velasquez were down for the count. Velasquez, well, because he can't box and probably should have gotten that fight on the ground as soon as possible. Layla, well, because all she likes to do is sleep. You can tell she's my daughter because even in her sleep she looks like she could snap on you at any moment...

Alabama vs LSU Game

2011-11-05T21:41:00.001-07:00

I guess the little fatty was a little bored with the game tonight. I can't say I blame her, 6 to 6 going into overtime. Ridiculous. What made it worse was the scum bag Les Miles getting another victory. I don't understand why he is placed on a pedestal when it is pretty common knowledge that his team is comprised of a bunch of thugs. The worst of the thugs get suspended for 1 game or so against terrible teams, therefore there is really no punishment to LSU. The whole college football establishment is a joke. Unfortunately it looks like another SEC National Champion is in the works for this year. I bet they will soon find out that the last 4 National Champions have been cheating all along, paying their players, encouraging steriod use, and providing "Escorts" for all the top players in the program.

Layla hopefully will show more interest in watching sports with me than Catie. I kept rewinding the game to make Catie watch a certain play so I could point out something I thought was interesting, a great catch or a hard hit, I don't think Catie was too impressed.

Another earthquake tonight. Catie woke up, she was napping upstairs while I have been watching the kid, and she asked me what was going on. The earthquake was actually pretty long. Catie woke up immediately. I was holding Layla. She didn't even move. College football put her out cold.

Layla Marie

2011-11-01T14:59:00.000-07:00

Well, we finally decided on a name for Tiger. I was on the phone with the insurance company trying to add her to my policy and they asked for her name. I then asked Catie and she said, "Whatever you want." I do not like that much pressure. So I suppose I decided on Layla Marie. But it has nothing to do with the Eric Clapton song. I think it's a good song, but I also feel he is really over-rated and the actual content of song kind of makes Clapton seem like a dirtbag. Regardless, I like the name so here she is.

Does she have a pointed ear? I can't tell.

It really looks like it doesn't it?

Either way, I think she's cute.

Catie and Tiger

2011-10-31T10:19:00.001-07:00

So here is the first picture I have taken of mother and daughter. Even though I have several nieces and nephews, I have never seen a birth or sat out in the hall during a birth. So I really have no idea how Catie's experience compares to anyone else's, but the nurses said it went extremely fast. Either way, the baby is healthy and doesn't seem to concerned about her current state. Hopefully she takes after her mother, but either way I'm sure she will be spoiled as hell.

Gross...

2011-10-31T07:12:00.001-07:00

So, I haven't seen a lot of gross stuff in my lifetime. Or at least I don't think I have. I usually find people throwing up funny, the gallon challenge being one of my favorite time killers in times of extreme boredom. Watching a grown man throw up what looks like really thick, chunky milk never really makes my stomach turn. But today, watching the Doctor break Catie's water...that was pretty gross.

Almost Done

2011-10-30T20:37:00.000-07:00

So Catie is just about there, or so we hope. Who knows, we could be in here for days. At least the room is pretty nice and Anchorman is on. So perhaps I will start blogging once again since I have something to talk about. We still have not yet decided on a name, but I am pretty sure the first name will be Layla. I'm not a huge Clapton fan, I personally think he is pretty over-rated, and he wrote that song about another man's wife, but I do like the name. Anyway, hopefully all goes well and we are out of here before we get cabin fever.

Experimenting

2010-02-21T20:58:00.000-08:00

Well, Catie and I just purchased a new computer. No, we didn't really need it. No, we don't make tons of money. No, I don't freaking care if any of you people out there think we are stupid or irresponsible or whatever. Yes I got a Finance degree, what of it. Anyway, I just wanted to experiment with the new computer. This is what you all get to hear about. Well Catie and I had somewhat of a little quarrel this evening about an issue that will remain nameless. Needless to say, I ended up acting like a perfect arse and this was my lame way of making up for it. She will see this post, see the picture, and remember happier times when she could stand the sight of me. And for any of you who often wonder, no, Catie is not considered legally blind, or as my buddy Mick would put it, she does not have faraway eyes.

Editor's Note: By the way, arse is ass, for any of you who may have been wondering, just trying to keep it PG...I'm gonna get it for this one.

2010-02-20T07:55:00.000-08:00

Tim is usually the one to write on the blog, but I thought I would write real fast. Tim doesn't like to talk about himself so I thought I would. He got a job this week! We are so excited! I mean especially since he will be making a nice million this year...hahaha that would be the life! Too bad going to college doesn't guarantee that!! What would we do with a million.... I would like to say we would invest it, but seeing how we bought the best new computer and a few other things with our tax return I am sure we would blow it!!

You Have to Surrender Eventually...

2009-12-26T22:01:00.000-08:00

Catie took advantage of me. Probably told Rich to give me a remote-controlled warthog (from Halo) for Christmas so that she could exploit my joy for a photo-op. Devil woman...(I made it black and white, just to spite her)

White Christmas 2009

2009-12-26T21:46:00.000-08:00

So it actually snowed in Oklahoma. Unfortunately, Catie and I drive a gangster/grandma mobile. Yeah that's right, we like the low-riders. But anyway, I coerced Catie in to seeing Avatar, a 2 hour and 40 minute film in spite of the rapid snowfall. Well sure enough, after the movie was over that car wasn't going anywhere. Fast forward an hour into the future, and we were slowly headed back home, after a stop at Seth and Caroline's to eat free food and harass our nephews. By the way, I managed to dig the car out of the parking lot unassisted, not by choice, but because here in Oklahoma, the supposed land of hospitality, no one except for a skinny kid with no coat offered assistance. And my only tool was a random board that happened to be in the trunk of Catie's car. Whatever. Who doesn't like rolling around in the snow in their good clothes for an hour clutching a 2X4 while screaming obscenities face-down in the snow on Christmas Eve. (the above picture was taken on our way into the movies, so that is why the conditions look fine)

2009-12-26T21:45:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2009 at the Crane Home

2009-12-26T21:40:00.000-08:00

Not much explanation needed for this picture. The only benefit of carrying your wife's purse would have to be that I am always in possession of the camera, and therefore, very rarely in the picture. (Curtis, Catie, and Lisa, for those of you who are a little slow...)

Cuban Gettin' Excited

2009-12-17T18:16:00.000-08:00

Doesn't really look like a billionaire does he? He was drinking apple juice too. Weird guy.

Dirk at the Line

2009-12-17T11:24:00.001-08:00

Just when your spouse starts complaining about their job, they go and do something like this. Now I can't help but want Catie to keep working there even when we have kids, just so I can occasionally feel like a rich person. 3 rows behind the Mavs bench, 6 feet from Mark Cuban. And the leg room can not be believed unless you experience it yourself.

2009-03-03T20:27:00.000-08:00

This is an e-mail I got from a co-worker and I must admit I thought it was hilarious!! I swear some of these are straight from Tim's mouth!!!

The Man Rules

At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally , the guys' side of the story.( i must admit, it's pretty good.) We always hear " the Rules " From the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.We need it up, you need it down.You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.Let it be.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work!Strong hints do not work!Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done. Not both.If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;

~I will ask Tim if he likes what I am wearing and he says it looks fine. I told him I don't want to look fine, I want to look good! He says fine and good are the same things...somehow I don't think so!

~"If you think you're fat, you probably are.Don't ask us." That is one of my favorites...I guess if I am asking if my butt looks big then I already know the answer!!! I heard someone told their wife that their butt looked like two bull dogs fighting!

I will have to see what Tim has to say about these...I am sure he will agree!

2009-03-01T19:24:00.000-08:00

So I was a little appaled by Tim's latest blog entry. I do not know why boys come up with nicknames for girls. Girls don't do it....the only thing I can think of girls saying is "he's a hottie" or "muscles." The picture above only illustrates my point. This is a seinfeld episode where Jerry dates this girl and he calls her "man hands." I have to admit it is a funny episode, but this proves my point! I can think of many nicknames I have heard over the years from boys. Let's name a few "hand model, buffalo, mr. ed, big toe, indian buff, mustache" and pry more I can't think of! I guess you have to accept boys are likes this, but it's not always nice, Tim!!! I would have to say though that some nicknames are funny once you hear the story so maybe I should blame myself as well...although it is boys who come up with the names.

I suppose you do have to admist plastic surgery does change you. Maybe Tim and I will change into.... (this is for you John!)
I mean, hey you never know. Anything is possible!

American Idol blows...

2009-02-25T19:00:00.001-08:00

So i just had the misfortune of watching the end of American Idol while i was eating my dinner, and although it was lasagna, and i really like lasagna, i nearly lost it all over the coffee table. Paula Abdul, first of all, needs to be in a freaking zoo. we should be tempting her with bananas, not listening intently to her critiques on future one hit wonders. just watch the last performance from february 25 and then listen to her comments about that kid, and you will understand. i don't blog much cause in my mind i don't have much to say, but this atrocity just could not go unmarked. i wish my opinions mattered to Fox, cause that chick has freaking lost it. that kid they praised will probably go on to get a record contract and suck like all the rest of those freaks coming off that show. makes me wanna puke.

Our Future Home

2008-10-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

I thought i should put up a picture to show the beauty of Hawaii. This house, i think, shows it all. Unfortunately, a home like this would cost upwards of $3 million. Also unfortunate, my most recent pay raise at Merkley's only brings us into the $2 million dollar range, but so close.

2008-10-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

Me, John, and Jessica riding off into the sunset on some friendly dolphins. Its a good thing i got that waterproof wallet with the velcro flaps, and luckily Flipper could break a $100. Catie took the picture, and i remember asking her why she was using the underwater camera at such a distance OUT OF WATER. It turned out quite nicely though. Also, i look just like Brad Pitt from this distance, or at least that's what my mom tells me.

Killer Sea Turtle?

2008-10-26T18:20:00.000-07:00

I thought that i should post a picture of the sea turtles we spent so much time trying to find. I believe that this particular picture was captured after this turtle, in the opinion of my wife, tried to disembowel her. While catie and i were swimming back to the boat that took us to a point known as "Turtle Town", catie began to grab and claw at me as if Jaws himself was approaching. At that moment, i suppressed the urge to scream like a woman and looked at what i could only assume would be a man eating beast. To my surprise, what i beheld was a very slow moving, large sea turtle. I took many photos, but it is pretty hard to be precise with an underwater camera. John, Catie, Jessica, and I were fortunate enough to see many of these calm animals on our trip, certainly for me one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii.

Evidence

2008-10-22T21:31:00.000-07:00

I chose this picture as visual evidence of the mental and physical abuse i sustained while on my vacation in Maui. To think of the torment and turmoil i endured there is almost too much to bear. Another pic from our hike on the Road to Hana. This is in front of a small waterfall that leads to a pool and cave. It is almost ridiculous to think about all the beauty that can be found in Hawaii in comparison to all that is missing in Oklahoma. And if you're wondering, Catie and i had to sort through countless pictures to finally decide that this one makes the cut. Copy, paste, and photoshop us out at your leisure.

The hike from "H" "E" "Double Hockey Sticks"

2008-10-22T21:10:00.000-07:00

Please excuse the title, but i am trying to keep this blog appropriate for all ages. This is just one of the many beautiful pictures we took while in Maui. As my brother pointed out, the pictures are kind of lame with no people in it, but i feel my fat head merely tarnishes the beauty of the photograph. Enjoy the waterfall, meanwhile i'm still recovering from busting my fat ace up a mountain trail trying to keep up with my skinny older brother.

2008-10-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

Catie wanted a picture of a palm tree, so we decided this would do. This was our last night in Maui, and Catie looks ten times better than me. It's a good thing chicks aren't shallow and I'm hilarious. And don't be suprised if this is the only picture you see of me for many months to come, not to displease all the chubby chasers out there.

Our first attempt

2008-10-22T20:30:00.000-07:00

At the urging of my brother John and his wife Jessica, I decided to create a blog for my wife. She already facebooks, but i thought she would enjoy messing around on this thing, if only to put up ridiculous pictures of ourselves and family members for others to view and ridicule. We recently returned from a trip to Hawaii made possible by my brother and his wife, who i am not ashamed to say make considerably more money than catie and me. More to come, catie is here. They look good huh, the bastadges (Catie is making me keep it clean, the bastadge).