Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Lovin' September

Its been some time since my last post.  As we know, life and family happen.  I'm having one of those moments where you realize your kids are getting older and yet you feel like the same age.  Ever have that?

My daughter turned 7 along with what seems like 382 girls at the exact same time in our small town. I'll get back to that. I've also discovered that women talk to one another about things that have a direct impact on my wallet.  I'll get back to that too.  This I have no control over...well, kind of.  Pick your battles I'm told.  Well I celebrated my last sub 40 birthday party and my wife surprised me with the BEST CAKE EVER!

The kids also made home made cards (i.e. save the funds on the card and apply them to the cake). Honestly they were the sweetest things.  I'm truly blessed to have them all in my life, and God has provided love and fun with all of them.

The best part about my birthday is that my daughters is the next day.  So for weeks (by weeks I mean all 52 of them), the 2 of us talk about our birthday's and drop hints to Grandma and Grandpa and my wife and well...everybody we come in contact with.  You see, I love my birthday.  Don't know why...just have my entire life.

So after 2 separate family parties she had her "combined" birthday with a friend of hers (aka...coordinated by the mom's so that all 382 girls can attend 1 party rather than 2 as mentioned above).  It was a Cowgirl theme complete with...Pony rides.  Yes, pony rides.  Apparently, this is an afterthought with my wife too.  Details...details...details...and pony rides.  My buddy got us tickets to the Browns game that same day, which I was privy to before the mom's coordinated this big event.
So while I was here:


My little girl was here:


I heard all about it when I got home though, and she couldn't have been happier.  So as I wrap up the month of September, my fitness stories will follow, but all these people are the reason I stay fit.  I want to see her 47th...67th.. my sons 50th and I want to celebrate a life time with my wife.  

My reasons:



These are my gifts.  With them, everyday is my birthday.