Sunday, April 11, 2010

No checks, no credit cards, just CASH, please...



NogginToggin Vice-President Kevin and his lovely bride Angie have managed to bring a new LaCombe into the world... Here is the scoop from the happy couple:

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We are so excited to have a new addition to our family! Cash Joseph Jude arrived on March 31st, 2010! He weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces, but don't worry, he is packing on the pounds already! At his 5 day check-up, he weighed in at 7 pounds 2 ounces! Cash loves tummy time on Daddy's chest and reading books with Mommy!
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Monday, March 8, 2010

Toggin Tots!


While some of us have proved our merits over the years, others have stumbled ass-backward into the loyal cousinhood of NogginToggin.

With all of the young kids growing up, it has become apparent that the legacy of NT must be maintained and EARNED. Because of this, we are going to start the official "Toggin Tots" program. Think of this as the Cub Scouts is to the Boy Scouts.... A training program, a means of learning the traditions and values of what it means to be a NogginToggin.

The attached flyer is only meant as a sampling of an official NogginToggin Field Guide that all of our little ones will need to participate in.


NT - Burning the Midnight Oil

Bowling was a success... And I think the girls had fun too.

In the words of Todd:
I would like to start by saying that Jimms was once again the entertainment at the bowling alley. Not sure he meant to be, but it just turned out that way. We had a special appearance from a new part of the Noggin Toggin tradition, the farting yard gnome made his debut, and he did not disappoint. Well shall we begin the recap.
The day started off with a little twist of Jimms presenting me a video of PT Cruiser stuffed with live sheep in the back seat. Apparently he had passed this vehicle on the highway. I did however see some disappointment in his eyes because he was not going to the same place as the sheep. After a few pitchers of beer, some candid photos of the group, and Jimms bragging of his league bowling skills we decided it was time to bowl. Of course Jimms whipped out his bowling scores from league and the "Patches". The scores and patches were pretty impressive, but it was time to prove his worth on the lanes. Long story short, the lanes were too oily, not enough oil, the lanes are waxed not oiled, and i think the pins hated him at one point. So what did we learn from the family bowling. I learned that Matteo throws one hell of a meaty ball. I learned that Boogs was not sure what lane to throw the ball down on the amount of gutters he hit, perhaps he should have heeded our advice and bowled with the children and the bumpers. I learned that Pener with his nice hair gut, tight shirt, and James Gandolfini pants does not bowl well (though he beat Jimms one game). Blyle, what do you say about this guy, who would have thought you could bowl so well wearing a$$less chaps. Although I am still short and fat, using my jedi mind tricks I was able to capture the crown this year.

Provided Jimms sends them, photos will be posted soon... Girls, if you have photos from the baby shower, send those as well.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Bowling ON, but in a different place...

Our Bowling party has now relocated...

Ashwaubenon Lanes
Saturday March 6th
12:30pm

Balls optional. Using the hand drier on the lane, mandatory.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Bowling?

Boys and Girls... Way back last decade we discussed doing a NogginToggin Winter Bowling event.

Everyone still interested in such an event? If so, start throwing out Dates and places that work. There is already a suggestion to have it the same day as Kevin's Baby Shower, but the dates are wide open...

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Another Olsen!






Good news everyone... Tiff and Jeff are the proud parents of new baby boy!

Sawyer Jeffrey Olsen
Born: Monday November 30, 2009 -- 1:20pm
Stats: 7.2 pounds, 20 inches long

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Matt's on MTV's website...


I've been doing some work for a comic publisher out in Washington and one of the books is now featured up on MTV's website. One page features the cover art I did and the other shows art samples from a few interior pages I drew.

COVER:
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/28/exclusive-stephenie-meyer-bio-comic-gets-variant-covers-for-twilight-hometown/

INTERIOR:
http://www.mtv.com/photos/exclusive-stephenie-meyer-female-force-comic-book-preview/1622037/4269751/photo.jhtml
(just the last two pages are me)

- Matt