Happy Mother's Day

OMG TWO UPDATES IN ONE WEEK!?  I must be losing my mind or something...

I just wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to all the awesome mother's out there.  Two of them in particular:  First, my mom.  Words in a blog cannot even come close to describing how awesome my mom is.  Mom, you have been there for me (and especially Kirsten) through everything over the years and you never get your proper due. You are an absolutely amazing woman and an even more amazing mother.  You are always good for a laugh when you're down, a hug when you're sad, an ear when you need to talk, a shoulder when you need to cry, or a drinkin' buddy when you need to kick back :)  I couldn't have wished for a better mom if I had tried (and I am sure back in my teenage-angst years I tried once or twice, haha)  You never judged me, you were always just there offering opinions and accepted whatever I decided, being behind me 110% the whole time.  And how you have accepted Kirsten as essentially one of your own is beyond words (especially for Kirsten)  Mom, I don't think I say it nearly enough - but I love you.  You are amazing and you deserve it all.

Then there is the NEW mom in the group - my lovely wife, Kirsten Ann.  This time last year, I was getting ready for my college graduation, knowing that Kirsten was pregnant but not sure at all what to expect.  Kirsten was anxious (to say the least) as well and we were both really excited.  Fast-forward a year, we have a gorgeous 6-month-old daughter and we are two very happy parents.  There have been times Kirsten has questioned her abilities (as most parents do) but there is no doubt in my mind - I would not want any other person raising my daughter than you, Kirsten.  Everytime I see you look at Gracie, it is always with love (or a grimace from the smell...) and you are the best mother she could ever hope for.  She doesn't realize it yet, and maybe she won't for a while, but someday she will know that you are an amazing mother and that you love her with all your heart.  Just like I love you.  I can't wait to see our baby girl grow up and to see you become an even better mom the whole time.

So to my Mom, Kirsten, and all the other awesome mom's out there - happy Mother's Day.  Everyone deserves a fantastic Mom like I have and like Gracie has...and this day is to celebrate you!

That that don't kill you, can only make you stronger...

Hahaha...man, 4 months ago I said "Hey, I will make this a weekly thing!"  And it is now May and I haven't updated once, lol.  Oh well...life gets busy and I guess I am just not the type to sit down and blog.  I wish I was.  I really enjoy writing and just spilling my guts, but I never think about the blog.  Oh well, no biggie really...(PS - Kirsten and Kate, thanks for the "comments", ya losers :-P)

Life is going absolutely fantastic.  Gracie just turned 6 months old yesterday and she is so freakin' cute.  I mean look at her!

I never thought I could come close to loving someone as much as I love Kirsten.   Obviously it is a different kind of love, but it is just nuts how much she makes me smile every single day.  I cannot wait until she can talk and walk and interact with me more.  She is already starting to get a personality and every day is just more and more exciting.  Kirsten and I love her to pieces and we are so very happy.

My new job (oh yeah, did I mention I got a new job?) is going awesome.  Alliance was great, but I needed something new.  The commute was a real drag and I needed new scenery, and J. J. Keller is the perfect place for that.  I absolutely love the people I work with, the work that I am doing, and most notably the company itself.  Very friendly all over and just make me feel wanted.  I do miss Alliance at times, and I am so grateful for all that they did for me - they were my first "real" job and helped get my feet wet (gotta suck up a little bit in case my creepy former manager, Scott, still reads this - which I doubt, haha...HI SCOTT!) but change is always good.

Not much else to say now.  Birthday is in a couple weeks and I am stoked to see REO Speedwagon at the PAC.  Should be a good show. Hopefully get to go out afterwards :)  Ciao for now!