Friday, November 25, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving...

Well, the end of the year is just around the corner and Thanksgiving has come and gone. This yearr went by really fast. Just a mili-second blink and you have missed the whole year. Thanksgiving was good. A co-worker of mune invited my Nyoka, Dominic and myself over for Thanksgiving. There was a lot of food. She cooked a turkey of course, mac and cheese, green beans, mash potato, stufffing and a lot of other wonderful food. For dessert, she had banana pudding, peacon pie and some other pie that was real good.

Foe entertainment, we watched the new version of, "Willy Wonker, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory." I like the orginal one better than the new version. Too many changes. There were a lot of parts that were left out. It just wasn't right. Good intension from Plan B production.

The Duong Family is having Thanksgiving on Saturday the 26 November, instead of the traditional Thursday Thanksgiving day. We have invited some of our good friends. My parents and sisters are coming.

There is going to a lot of food. All of which are the traditional Thanksgiving food.

Hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There is a lot of things that we should be thankful for. The most important one is FREEDOM. Of course freedom comes with a price...

These are the things that I am thankful for; my parents, my sisters, my wife, my son, the military men and women who are serving all around the world, the men and women who are fighting the war on terrorism, freedom of free speech, The Constitution, The Bll of Rights, Independence Day, the list goes on and on and on.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Happy 4 Year Wedding Anniversary...

Nyoka and I, just recently had our 4 year Wedding Anniversary. Itwas on, 15 November. I tried undating the blog two days ago but it was not working in my favor. But anyways. We have been together 6 years and married 4 years.

About 6 years ago I never would have thought that Nyoka and I would be together this long. Well we did better, "Marriage." I knew when I looked at her 6 years ago, that I would marry her. She was perfect. A white, blue eyed, brownish, blonde hair girl from the south. I call her my Southern Belle and Angel Baby. My life was set and I was happy.

Gift giving for wedding anniversary was always hard. Yeah I tried following the tradtional wedding gift plan, but somehow it never works out. I just try to listen for what she wants and what she needs. Of course that also sometimes doesn't work out. The next best thing is to either surprise her or get her what I think she wants or needs. In this case she remember what I had said in Wal-Mart. Todd McFarlane (Toy Creator), has this new line of Military figure that is real cool. I had mention that I liked them , and that one day I would buy them. Well she got them for me for our anniversary. I was really surprised and happy about the gift. The gift that I got for her was an Orchid plant. They're a very beautiful flower plant. Just as beautiful and graceful as Nyoka. I also got her some books that have not arrived yet. I won't say what books yet. She might read this post before they come in. I'll let you know what books next time I update the blog.

Well my Southern Belle, Happy Anniversary. I Love You with all my heart. Thank you for the wonderful gift and card. Oh yeah Thank You very much for the biggest gift of all, our son, Dominic. He is wonderful and beautiful like is mom.



Upper left: Marine Recon. Upper right: Navy Seal
Bottom: Marine Sniper

Asian style Orchid set-up.

Monday, November 14, 2005

Weekend Trip Update...

The trip up to Palmdale was good. We hit traffic but it was not to backed-up. Of course you always run into the drivers who should not be on the road behind the wheel. Anyways. Like I said the trip home was good.

As always my dad was very excited to us, especially his grandson, I don't blame him. I am always excited when I come home from work. I hug and kiss Nyoka, then I ask, when is Dominic? What kind of things did he do today. Sometimes I wished that I did take off of work. I am just rambling on about nothing. I bet you would like to know who Dominic meet this weekend, RIGHT!!!

Well, he saw grandpa, of course. The Bishoff finally saw him this weekend. Karen was very, very, very excitied to see and hold Dominic. She held him for a good while, then Matt wanted in on holding Dominic. Vanessa also got to hold Dominic as well. They were all very excited to hold him. Dominic was glad that he got to meet The Bishoff's. The only person that did not get to hold him was Brad. I'm sure that he is very sad and hurt that he did not get to hold Dominic. Well Brad, you'll hold him next month around Christmas time.

Matt and Wendy came by to see Dominic. Raul cam by to see him as well.

My uncle, his wife and my grandparents came up to see him. Dominic is my grandparents first great grandson. They were pretty excited to meet and see him. He slao meet my parents old time family friends The Pham family. Well just Tram and her mom came up.

I guess I have not told you how the drive went. Well, it went well. He cried for about 1 minute, just because he was hungry. Nyoka feeed him won the road. After his feeding, he was out like a bulb. He did the same thing on the way home. So he onyl cried or woke up when it was feeding time. Well, that's how the trip home was like.



Proud grandparents.

Vanessa and Matt enjoying Dominic's presense. They were both very excited to meet him. Nyoka and I are blessed to have Dominic surrounded by good people.

Karen's excited and over joyous of meeting Dominic for the first time. Sorry, Brad, Dominic well be back by Christmas time.

Thursday, November 10, 2005

First Time Traveling...

Today we are preparing to travel with Dominic to Palmdale. Palmdale is where my parents and the Bishoff lives. He will be meeting a lot of the family this weekend. everyone is coming to Palmdale to see the new edition into the Duong Family. Everybody is excited. I know the Bishoff's are exciting about Dominic.

Nyoka was telling me the other day how DOminic like riding in the car. She said that he was smiling and looking around like he enjoyeed the ride. he'll probably sleep like a baby all the way up. It is a 1 1/2-2 hour drive. I'll tell you all about it when we get back on Sunday.

Here are some funny pictures of Dominic. I can see that he'll make people laugh. He might grow up to be a comedian somedy.


Yeah, I'm relaxing don't cha know. "Relax"

This is what he does all day. He yawn's until is heart is content. He is already taking after is "Daddy." My little boy is just like me.

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Finally Home...

Today was the day of the departure of Nyoka and Dominic from the hospital. Waiting anxiouslly at home were my parents and two sisters. This will be of course my parents first grandson and my sisters first nephew.

As Nyoka, Dominic and I drove up the driveway and into the garage, the first person I saw was my father. As I looked into the house I saw my father leap from the sofa and holler, what seems to be, "They are home! Come see our grandson/nephew!"

Jan, My sister, his aunt, holding Dominic as he enters into the house hold and meets The Duong Family.

As Nyoka and I were walking around the ward, there were a lot of quotes/phrases painted on the wall. We both looked and stop to read this quote as it pertains to Dominic. We can't wait to see what he will bring into the world. We both know he will do great things.

Here is Rhianon holding Dominic. Heath, sorry about you not being the first Wilhoit to hold Dominic.

Our first family photo together. Taken at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Maternity Infant Ward. (Nyoka, Dominic, and Tam)

Friday, November 04, 2005

WeHadABabyItsABoy...

Nyoka and I checked into the hospital yesterday at 0730. She then got induced at around 0800-0830. Her mid-wife broke her bag of water at around 1600-1630. The contractions started to worsen. Nyoka is a superstar, she scream and cried in pain and agony till her last breath. She finally got pain relief at around 2200. we both got some shut eye at she had gotten her pain relief.

Nyoka was disappointed in herself for awhile, because she had no progress. But soon after she got her pain relief, she progressed.

At around 0400 this morning, she was ready to push. Her mid-wife had gone home after her shift yesterday, but had informed the oncoming shift to call her as soon as Nyoka was ready to push the baby out. The mid-wife was called and she showed up at around 0530.

So day begins with athe birth of Dominic at 0823 this morning. He weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and 19 inches long.


Here's Dominic!!!

Of course this is Nyoka before the induction and pain therapy.


This is after the Delivery of our son.