The first photos are in! We have a Peanut! Or, that’s just what we are calling him or her for now. The doc says that all the tests show that mom’s levels are exactly where they should be. We are all unbelievably excited and Taylor wants a brother (today, that will probably change tomorrow)! As soon as we found out (on Mother’s Day no less) she had to go out right then and buy baby socks!

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve written on my site (relatively speaking). Since I’ve never “updated my status” on Facebook, I guess I’ll do it here. Plenty has been going on lately. My band, Knee Deep, is doing very well. We played Old Town Alexandria, outside of Washington D.C., this weekend. We also had the pleasure of a guest performance by singer/songwriter/musician and touring member of the cast of STOMP, Justin Myles (www.JustinMyles.net). The show was absolutely great. Quick run-down, Craig – Bass, Matt – Guitar, Mike – Drums, and myself as the frontman – vocalist. Wasn’t able to get pictures this time though. Uh, what else, Taylor (my 6 year old) will be here soon and we are excited about his arrival. He just turned 6 so we will be buying even more trains soon. He LOVES trains! Today is my lovely wife Julie‘s Birthday! I am too intelligent to say her actual age, but lets just say, she is still the “baby” of the group! I completed the start-up of my photography business, XOphoto (www.XOphotoUS.com)! It is a project that I’ve been wanting to develop for some time. It is finally off the ground and besides having taken quite a few shoots so far, I’ve started to book Weddings! So, write myself and my business partner if you want to have your family, event, etc photographed.

All of this good news pales in comparison to this bit of news. Julie and myself are having our first baby! I know, about time right!!! We found out the morning of Mother’s Day. The Perfect Mother’s Day present. She immediately had to go buy baby socks upon finding out, it was awesome! We were trying and then it happened! Angela, I told you I didn’t need 3 months, a few weeks was sufficient! It’s like the pregnant bug is going around! Angela, Libby, now Julie, Shreaka hold your breathe! Everything has bee going very well in “The World of Rico”. Oh yeah and we just got a hot tub! Later…

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Like many of you, this is my favorite time of year! I love Christmas time. I want to wish a very special Merry Christmas to the world and I hope 2009 will be even better than 2008. This year has been good for everyone in the country. Black people finally got a black President, and White people finally got O.J.!

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Yesterday was the travel day to pick up Taylor.  It was a record!  From Baltimore to San Antonio and back in 11 hours and 45 minutes!!  I was feelin’ it last night.  But, he is here with us to celebrate this holiday with us!  Now, it’s time to sit back, watch lots of football and eat, eat, eat!!!  Happy Turkey Day, World!!!  (This photo was taken during our wait in the Houston Airport…)  –Rico…

I love this picture!!! You guys are great!

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