Happy 6th Birthday, Ella

Sorry I am late. I was off yesterday and just now am getting around to writing ... It was 6 years ago yesterday that my first and only daughter was born. At that time, I remember the excitement and all of the unknowns. Six years later, she has blossomed into such an amazing little girl. … Continue reading Happy 6th Birthday, Ella →

Two-riffic Day!

I had the day off yesterday for my son's birthday. It was such a great day with the family. He is all about tools and the construction vehicles that have been outside, so that was the "theme" for his birthday. My dad sent him a tool box earlier this week. It had some cool tools … Continue reading Two-riffic Day! →

Another year passes …

Today I finished my 53rd trip around the sun. Birthdays stopped being special to me a long time ago. They are just another day. However, I will tell you that today was a birthday I won't soon forget. Let me tell you why ... Ella has been talking about my birthday for months. She's known … Continue reading Another year passes … →

She’s a “Threenager”

Yesterday, Ella celebrated her 3rd birthday. It was a pretty busy day! She woke up and had a breakfast picnic. Her choice of breakfast food? A grilled cheese sandwich! After I got home from a dentist appointment (that I should have cancelled), we piled in the car and we took a trip up to the … Continue reading She’s a “Threenager” →

Pictures Perfect

I'm not sure I'd ever have what it takes to be a photographer. Oh sure, many people comment on the pictures I take with my phone and post on Facebook, but they are far from professional. There is a local photographer close by that has never disappointed us with her photos. She took Ella's First … Continue reading Pictures Perfect →

Happy First Birthday, Andrew!

It is truly hard to believe that Andrew turned 1 today! It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. Yet here we are one year later. A lot has transpired in 365 days. For new followers to the blog, you can relive all the excitement of his delivery and birthday … Continue reading Happy First Birthday, Andrew! →

A Perfect Weekend to Celebrate

Saturday I got to spend some time with my wife and celebrate her birthday. I arranged for Nana and Papa to watch the kids so we could have some time together. I am so grateful for them. I worked Friday night, and when I came home, I went right to bed, so I could catch … Continue reading A Perfect Weekend to Celebrate →

Celebrating 52

Today is the 13th anniversary of my 39th birthday. Jack Benny said he was 39 for years and got away with it. For some reason, today I realized just how silly that is. I will certainly continue to lie about my being 39, as a homage to Jack, but I know I'm not fooling anyone. … Continue reading Celebrating 52 →

A Two-riffic Birthday!

Yesterday, I blogged about it being Ella's last night as a one year old. Today (2-10) she officially turned two! On one of the Facebook "dad" groups I am a part of, someone posted that "Time is a thief." That is so true. I am still scratching my head and wondering how she could be … Continue reading A Two-riffic Birthday! →

Birthday Recap

On Saturday, I celebrated birthday 51. I worked the night before, so I came home and literally went to bed. Sam and I had plans, so I wanted to get some sleep before we left. Even before the clock struck midnight, my Facebook was blowing up with countless birthday wishes. When I woke up, there … Continue reading Birthday Recap →