Take me out the ballgame.

As the end of summer approaches we finally made it to a Portland Beavers baseball game (San Diego's AAA affiliate). And, it was Thirsy Thursday. I guess they now call it Miller Lite Thursday, but it means the same thing: Cheap beer! We met up with Matt and Alicia and had a great time of it. Good game. Some monster home runs with the Beavers winning on a spectacular double-play ball.

Simone and Alicia

Say Hello to the Newest Helbling

Ok, so it may be a little early to actually say hello, but I am thrilled to say that we are expecting our first on March 1st. Simone has made it through the first trimester with some nausea and a lot of naps and is looking forward to the second trimester being a little bit easier. Below are some of the first pictures of the little one.

8 Weeks

11 Weeks

11 Weeks - That's the heartbeat

11 Weeks

Are you ready for some football?

It is that time of year again. First off, let me just say how excited I was to find out that we will be getting the Big Ten network on our cable system! There goes 5 months of Saturdays. Second, Simone and I attended the second annual draft for a 'couples' fantasy football league. Not shared teams, mind you, but everyone drafts their own team. That's right! Husbands against wives. Guys against girls. It is all kinds of fun. I love my wife. She probably follows American football closer than I do. Go Bucks!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Helbling Family Blog - your source for what is happening in our lives. This is us, Tom and Simone, at the Grand Canyon last October. Great trip - wish we were there.

And this is our pride and joy, Charlie, our 6 month old Chocolate Lab.

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