Hockey All-Star Mason "The Face" Ray Miller

There is a day in your child's life when they are not just little anymore. My son Mason will be 3 on the 4th of April. He is growing fast, smart, and strong everyday. As a little baby, I would take him to Hockey games. Watching the USHL(United States Hockey League), Omaha Lancers. Only at 6 months behind the glass, he watched in awe. I have never ever seen this much concentration and want to in such a young little person. He would watch the whole game, not even missing a second. We had great seats. We were located at rink level behind the goal tender where you can put your hands on the glass and root on your favorite team.
When the players would get close or checked against the glass, Mason would beat his little fists against the glass and smile with excitement. The players on the ice would notice this and it was like they swarmed to him. Giving him the occasional fist bump against the glass. It was exciting as a Dad to see him appreciate the sport and start learning a certain passion, to even this day has not expired.
His interest in the sport is stronger than ever. When I would watch Hockey on T.V., he would be right there, helping Dad root on his favorite team.
With his passion fueled now, there was only one thing left to do. I found out from a lot of players the sooner I get him started, the sooner he would prosper into a great player. So I asked him if he wanted to play and he was all over that. So for his Birthday we got him some gear. To start what I know will be a great adventure for my son. Of course he will have to start at the bottom. Learning how to skate and stick handle.
I took him to the rink the other day. To see if he would like the ice. All geared up in his helmet and pads we hit the ice. At first he didn't know what to think. His feet slipping out from under him and not being able to balance himself. So I grabbed him up and away we went around the rink. he was loving it. He started gliding half way around the rink, on both feet firmly to the ice. He was a natural and he had found his true passion. I asked him later what did you like about skating. He replied," I like falling down and sliding Dad!" LOL. Only my kid.
So Stay tuned as Mason learns the way of Jedi Hockey player. Until then love, peace, and god bless our troops over seas.

MASON "THE FACE" RAY MILLER

Hard Working Individuals Never Come in 1st

Let me start by saying this. Is it me or is it people that have no common sense always get the breaks? I consider myself a hard working Individual, a good father, and a loving husband. I started my job in November of last year. I have over 18yrs experience and most important, I take a lot of pride in what I do for a living. It is a self invested trade. Anyway they have a couple of higher positions available. So curious, I thought you know what I deserve one of these positions. So I consulted with my boss.
He told me what needs to be done to accomplish my goals. As the weeks went on we have a certain individual I work with who messes up jobs left and right. No pride in his work ethic. It seemed each week a job was getting messed up and then either myself or another coworker would have to correct and complete his job.
To make it clear what I do for a living, I am a heavy equipment mechanic. So you can see the frustration. But after many jobs being messed up by this individual, you would think they would let him go, terminate his job exct. Instead they offer him a foreman's position. WOW!!!
So next time I rebuild a transmission, I think I will forget to put oil in it and let it burn up. Maybe they will make me shop manager. Maybe I will accidently run a Semi through the shop door. LOL.
CEO possibilities right there. Oh well. Until next time love, peace, and god bless our troops over seas.

Spring is Coming

As we head into the month of March in a week or so, I have noticed that days are getting longer and a lot warmer. It has been a so, so winter. With some nights getting below zero. As the nation watched on FEB. 2nd, the little fury ground hog approached out of his log built home, only to reveal that we were in doubt headed down the wintery path for another 6 weeks. Stupid ground hog, I mean really who came up with this. Were we really that superstitious to think a little fury animal held the key to an early spring or a long winter. I think next year on Feb. 2nd, we should barricade that ground hog into his home and just take our chances.
Believe it or not, the out come is always the same in the long run and we always pull through. Here is to a great spring and an end to a winter. Until next time peace, love, and god bless our troops over seas.

Run, Run, Run

It seems life is an exhausting measure of run, run, run. All last week was moving during the day working at night. You sometimes don't realize the hours put in, until you fall on your face. Sometimes you need to step back, relax, and take time for yourself. You know what I mean, sleep!
This is not being selfish in anyway. Just like a mom who takes care of the kids all day, and those who don't think that a stay at home is not a job needs to be slapped in the face. It is great for the kids that they at least have one parent home at all times I believe. So in the long run they don't turn in to little hellions, starting the house on fire, giving your dog a new haircut, or even experimenting with their sibling wondering really how fast the spin cycle on the washing machine goes. So all to those Moms and Dads out there giving it their all, keep it going, keep it up, and all your hard work will pay off.
Until next time love, peace, and god bless our troops over seas.

PRO's and CON's

Yeah that is right we are back. It has been a while since our last post. We have been in the land of moving. Now I have gone against my beliefs on where we live now. I thought living in a house was always a better choice. No one above you, below you, or on the sides. Instead we live in an apartment. Judging from my last rental, this is by far the best move. Now lets us measure the PRO's and CON's of both. PRO's of renting a house: well depending on where you live, you can pretty much do what you want. CON's : Over priced, depending on your work ethic, you have to get up on a well earned day off and cut the grass, work around the house, oh no the gutter came loose again and this time Mr. Fluffy the neighbors' cat was squished. Just saying. Now the PRO's and CON's of an apartment. CON's: Everyone in your building knows your diet. You have to be quiet when it isn't necessary to be. PRO's : A light bulb burns out you call maintenance. Garbage disposal's plugged, because your 2 year old was convinced there is an animal eating all the leftovers, you call maintenance. That hard earned day off pays off, because it's not your grass you have to cut. You get the point.
But in all I am just happy we have a place of our own to call home. Until next time peace, love,and god bless our troops over seas.

Funny Isn't It?

Wooo Hoooo, the time of year when the government is actually nice to you. Whether you owe money, well especially if you owe money or if your getting money back. Well I guess I can't say they are happy to give you money, but I am happy they are giving me money. It is funny isn't it? I mean, if the government owes you money they take there precious time and getting it to you. But if you owe them money, you should have for seen the future and already had a pre posted envelope with a check in the amount of more than you owe already on its way. Got to love the Government. Not really, but still. One thing I noticed doing my taxes this year that towards the end of my filing, they asked me about health care and if everyone in my family had it. New law, we have health care already but still. I don't like Obama Care and I do not wish my family to have it. I don't want the government to computer chip my kids and I don't want to be expendable when I'm older. Who are they to decide if I'm worthy of living and receiving health care. So if that's the case maybe are great leader might want to consider this reform. I know I'm younger than him and by his law I have more to offer to the USA, because I'm younger. So when it came down to it and I needed a heart transplant and so did Obama, then I would receive it first and health care would just tell him good luck and make arrangements with your loved ones. Funny isn't it? How that came back to bite him in the butt. Oh well Until next love, peace, and god bless our troops over seas.

Super Bowl Sunday

I'm so excited as my Broncos get ready to take on the Seahawks. I'm excited, because I get to share this moment with my oldest son Mason. I can remember watching Denver play when I was younger with , my Dad. To be a true fan and father is something special you hand down to the next generation of fans. I have been waiting 15 years for Denver to reach the Super Bowl. My son is such a little man and such a great fan already. He will set the standard for his siblings in years to come. So lets get ready for some football. Put your jersey on, warm the foam finger up, grill some burgers, chill some drinks, and set back in awe as one of the most watched sporting advents on Television happens. Also can't wait to see the Commercials this year that is always the best. Until next peace, love, and god bless our troops over seas.                    

GO BRONCOS!!!!!