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Where did Thirteen go?

Where did Thirteen go? And why has it taken him over 3 months to update his blog? These are very good questions and I will try to answer them the best I can with out making this a long drawn out post. Ok the last Post was http://www.thirteensworld.com/2008/12/06/look-what-the-stork-dropped-in-our-bassinet/ and as you can see by the [...]

Look what the stork dropped in our bassinet

This has been a very interesting week. I must go back and explore a few things to explain why. Back in September we were notified by DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) that the biological mother of our two adopted boys had a baby girl. This baby for whatever reason was taken in to [...]

Entering to win a ton of HP gear!

Follow this link to Enter to win a ton of HP gear! http://jk9.qlnk.net/ #glmagic More details are at the link at above. Visit and follow the instructions and win! Contest is over Dec 4th 2008.

Installing Ubuntu and then Dual Booting XP

Well I finally did it.  I finally took the plunge and installed a linux distro (distribution.)  I went and downloaded Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid) Desktop which comes as a “live cd” ISO that when burned and booted from on CD can run with out installing anything. The install was quick and easy, I didn’t have to [...]

My Psych101 Term Paper outline. Now what?

Yes I am having trouble with my term paper. It’s due in 2 weeks and I have nothing done other than the outline. Take a look, maybe you have some helpful hints on how to get started. I’ll post the term paper requirements shortly. “here” Outline · Definition and Research: o Positive regard is warmth, [...]

10,000 plus evacuated due to Sayre Fire in Sylmar, CA

See this live video from cbs2.com. More information can be found here at cbs2.com

Lightening and Thunder storms (not real storms)

This morning we were awoken to less than 10 lightning and thunder claps that were what I would call mild. My wife stated “wow, that was big it shook the house.” To which I said “This was not big, we only have pretend storms here in California.” Reason I stated this was the first 6 [...]

Funny video

A friend sent me this funny video and I thought I would share it with you.

Home Assessment Completed and we passed!

On Thursday we had a socal worker come and assess our home for suitablitity for foster and adoptive services. They go through and make sure we have cleaning supplies and chemicals locked up and out of reach, as well as there are no “dangers” hidden through-out the house for a baby or young child to [...]

It’s a girl!

In the Thirteen family we just found out that there is a girl on the way. We are in the process of adopting this little girl. We don’t know exactly when we will get to bring her home but it should be in the next 30 days or so. I have been wanting a little [...]