William Ethan Udell… Born at 4:22PM CDT, March 15, 2007. 7LBs 15.8oz, 20 inches and so cute. We love you little buddy. Can’t wait to get you home! More pictures here.

I haven’t posted in a couple days, and that isn’t like me, I know. I try to keep things regular around here. My wife and I are getting ready for the arrival of our second child. William Ethan Udell will arrive here sometime tomorrow, hopefully. We are going into the hospital at 8AM CDT tomorrow morning where Renee will be induced. Wish us luck.

Of course, after he’s here, I’ll post photos, and hopefully get back to posting on Flex and some heavyweight actionscript projects I have going on, after taking a much needed rest.

Thanks everyone for your prayers and support!

The year 2007 is sure to be a great year for me and my family. We have some really awesome things about to happen. Some very exciting landmarks and life changing events.

It seems in the time since I have graduated from school things have accelerated, though I don’t feel as overwhelmed with life changes as I used to. I guess I was too self absorbed or over analytical. Maybe I’m getting mellower, I don’t know. Had things like this magnitiude even happened to me several years ago, I probably would have flipped out.
So what exactly am I looking forward to?

1. My new son – Just as Sophia changed my life and my relationship with with my wife, parents, in-laws and friends, I’m sure that when Liam gets here my life will be changed as well. I’ll now have a boy to teach and play with, to hope with dream with. And of course to buy Star Wars and Lego toys for! In just under two months from today, he will probably be here and I’ll be exhausted. Renee will be ecstatic and even more tired that I. Sophia will be wondering just what happened to
   her little world. In short… nothing will be the same.
2. My Sister’s Wedding – Jessie has been dating her fiance Joe for about 2 or maybe even three years. They have a beautiful home and a great dog Maizy(sp?). And soon, they’ll join the club of old married people like me and Renee. We’re really looking forward to being part of their big day and hope the best for them!
3. My Brother In Laws daughter - Finally! A first cousin for Sophia and another grandchild for Renee’s parents. Something tells me Christmas is going to be crazy come 2007! Maggie is going to so fun! We can’t wait.
4. My parent’s new house – For the first time in thirty years, my parent’s will be moving. They are actuallly planning on leaving Southwest Wisconsin to move to Northwest Illinois. They’ve assured me that they are still going to be Packer and Badger fans. I’m really excited for them.

So, four main things… no big top ten or anything, but some really great stuff. I really am hopeful all of things go smoothly and will be very thankful with the passing of each and every one of them.

So, I promise this blog will not degenerate into me gushing about my kid. (Soon to be kids after Liam gets here in March.)

But, I did spend the last couple of weekends working pretty dilligently on my daughter’s new room. My Dad helped paint, too. I think it turned out really well. Mommy did the decorating. Here’s a little taste of the room and what it’s occupant thinks…

What do you think? Check it out.