Most of our family should know by now, so I think it is a good time to share our news with the rest of the Internet. Aliciana and I are having a baby!
The baby is due at the end of April. We are very excited… so much so that I am even open to the possibility of changing diapers.
The baby is already acting like a little monkey. Look at it already standing on its head.
Congratulations on your wedding Nick and Jessie! The ceremony and reception was great! Hopefully you are enjoying your honeymoon.
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Most of the regular readers of this blog should know by now that I have accepted a position at Amazon.com. I start my new job as a Software Development Engineer in the Enterprise Applications Development group on April 2nd.
Although my consulting business, Aona Systems LLC, has been doing well, I felt that I was capable of working on much larger projects. I knew that I wasn’t going to be satisfied with my work as a consultant, or frankly any technology work that I could find in Bakersfield. Plus, I found out what I truly love to do is create elegant software to solve challenging problems… and not worrying about marketing my services, finding clients, and convincing people I am worth spending money on.
Owning my own LLC, and being able to get it off the ground and profitable, is definitely not an experience I regret. I got to learn a lot about different tax laws, how to put together a business and marketing plan, and all the government hoops you need to jump though. The best thing I discovered is that I am a scientist and an engineer in my heart, not a businessman. My passion is discovering creative solutions and creating beautiful works of software engineering. It is the chance to create and discover that will get me up each morning and drive me to be a success.
We started at 7:00am… I should say the movers started at 7:00am. We just sat there and answered questions. The movers finished packing and loading everything 12 hours later, at around 7:00pm. It was much easier having the movers pack everything and worry about getting it up to Seattle, but it was still very boring. It is very hard to entertain yourself when all you have available is a couple of lawn chairs.
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Grandma Toni on Water Table Fun
What a fun toy! I love the last one. Grandma loves you, Gavin! Please don’t forget me!
Aliciana on LA Zoo Trip
The seriema was his other favorite bird.
Grandma Toni on Easter 2010
Looked like a fun time, wish we could of been there!!
Aunt Susie on Easter 2010
Beautiful pics, Chris! Gavin is a doll!!
Grandma Toni on Two Cuties
Indeed they are!
Grandma Toni on Reading is Fun
Gavin you are so smart. Isn’t reading great! Love, Grandma
Nick on Opening Christmas Gifts
Feed that kid some caffeine! He’s growing way too much 
Grandma Toni on Little Quack Quack
How darling! AJ is going to be Thomas the Tank Engine and Michaela a Princess. Can’t...
Grandma Toni on Making A Mess For Great Grandma
WOW! What a cutie he is! He’s growing up so fast! See you soon! Love,...
Chris on Quack Quacks
There is a small lake in Riverlakes by the golf course. We sneak in to walk along the lake even though I...
