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My Turn for 8 Things

I did an earlier version of this, but it was about 8 habits. Ben tagged me for a list of things you don't know about me. Ok, I will bite. Some of you may know some of these, but oh well.

1. My wife and I are having our first baby, due April 5th. It is a girl, and we don't have a name yet.

2. I was an entrepreneur at an early age. I hosted a baseball card show in my parent's garage at age 11.

3. I have an MBA and a Masters in Sports Administration. Sports Ad - oh well. I could be ED of a sports association.

4. My wife and I actually both work for the same association. It is the second time we have worked at the same place since we have been married.

5. I have a puggle named Erin (go braugh). We got her before puggles were "in" dogs, as a co-worker put it, "before they came out."

6. I still play soccer anywhere between 1-4 days a week.

7. I watch way too much TV. I love DVR, but it means we watch a lot of shows.

8. I once caught a 30 lb. striped bass and have it mounted (but my wife won't let me hang it in the house.)

Enjoy everyone! Have a great weekend!

Comments

Lisa Junker said…
Congratulations on your new baby, Matt! I hope you and your wife really enjoy your time with her--it goes so fast!

I have to ask: What's a puggle? I'm guessing it's a pug crossed with something else?
January 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Matt Baehr said…
A puggle is a pug-beagle mix. Uber-cute.
January 14, 2008 at 11:43 AM
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