We Match

In the almost 5 years that Sam and I have been married, we have never had matching outfits. Ok, there was one year we had matching Christmas Pajamas, but they don't count. I think holiday PJ's are totally ok, especially for photos and Christmas cards. However, I highly doubt that you will ever see Sam … Continue reading We Match →

I’ll Be Safe From Vampires

I shamefully admit that I don't offer much to my wife when she needs a grocery list. I tend to offer up the same things I always do. We are very different. I can eat a rotation of the same 7 meals every week if I had to, so I very rarely explore other avenues. … Continue reading I’ll Be Safe From Vampires →

I’m Thinking …

I stumbled on the above quote as I sat here thinking. If writing (or blogging) is the best way to improve my thinking, I figured I would just start typing and publish whatever winds up here. Looking Ahead I just finished another post for Dave Ruch's Turntable Talk recently and I have come to really … Continue reading I’m Thinking … →

Baby Proofed?

We never really had to baby proof for Ella. I think the only thing we had to do was put plugs over the power outlets. This was more of a precaution than anything. She never seemed to want to do anything dangerous. She never went in cupboards, she never pulled out drawers, and she never … Continue reading Baby Proofed? →

Turntable Talk – The First Time’s the Charm!

It is time for another round of Turntable Talk, hosted by Dave at A Sound Day. This is the 12th round that I have participated in and it has quickly become one of my favorite "features" to participate in. There has not been a topic that Dave has presented that has not been interesting for … Continue reading Turntable Talk – The First Time’s the Charm! →

Picky Eater

Ella used to eat pretty much everything we put on her plate. Now that she is three, she tends to be very selective about what she will eat. There are plenty of times when she will ask for a "staple" food and won't eat it. It is frustrating. Andrew on the other hand, surprises us … Continue reading Picky Eater →

May I Have This Dance?

It was one of those things you want to record and play over and over again! There were moments where I felt tears in my eyes. Memories of this night will be forever etched in my mind. I got home a few minutes ago from my first Daddy Daughter Dance. I picked up Andrew from … Continue reading May I Have This Dance? →

No Shake For You!

After I took Ella for bloodwork recently, we drove thru the McDonald's.. I had promised her a Happy Meal for lunch. Now, I rarely eat at McDonald's. If I do, I might get a Fish sandwich. I'm just not a big fan. However, I'm a sucker for a Shamrock Shake! After ordering her lunch, I … Continue reading No Shake For You! →

I Gotta Find My Boogie Shoes

Back in September of 2019, just 5 months before Ella was born, I wrote the following: Over the past 30 years, I have DJ’d thousands of weddings and hundreds of Daddy/Daughter dances! At weddings, I have watched countless times as two special people shared their moment in the spotlight. At Daddy/Daughter dances, I have watched … Continue reading I Gotta Find My Boogie Shoes →

Silly (and Spooky) Kid Stuff

If you are a parent, you know that your children are always a good source of stories to share. Here are a few of mine from the past few days: Tea Party Gone Bad While Andrew took a nap recently, Ella and I were in the living room playing with her Disney Princess Barbie dolls. … Continue reading Silly (and Spooky) Kid Stuff →