Halloween’s just around the corner. And if you’re like me, you’ve probably gotten a big jump on stocking up on candy. And you’ve also probably eaten half of it by now… We haven’t gone pumpkin picking yet but hopefully we’ll do that this weekend and then do some carving. It’s just been so warm lately, I’m afraid to do it and have all the pumpkins start rotting. But after the email I just got from Nintendo …
Today marks my 16th wedding anniversary. Oddly enough, it’s also Allie’s 16th wedding anniversary. Funny how that works. Don’t worry, I’m not going to write a big mushy, flowery post here because no one wants to read that (and it’d make Allie just roll her eyes at me for my Blog PDA). I will say, however, that despite it being a cliche, I do love my wife so much more today than I did when …
You always hear parents talk about how babies don’t come with instruction manuals. And it’s most definitely true. I still remember coming home from the hospital with Allie and our little newborn Jason. In the hospital you have family, friends, nurses and support to keep you so busy you don’t have time to wonder what’s going on. But once we got home, Allie and I sat on the couch with Jason next to us, sleeping …
Being a dad is one of the best things I’ve experienced in my life. And that’s coming from a guy who won his Little League Championship in his final year (Go, Twins!), once had dinner with Mark “Luke Skywalker’ Hamill in beautiful San Diego, and came in 3rd place in a work-sponsored sushi-eating contest. Yeah, I live pretty extreme. Now, if you’re not a dad, everyone tries to tell you what it’s like. There’s the …
Father’s Day is right around the corner. And as I prepare to celebrate my 11th Father’s Day, I came up with the perfect gift. We haven’t taken a real family vacation in quite some time. So I think a getaway is certainly in order. Allie couldn’t agree more and even got my favorite Hawaiian shirt ready for a beautiful getaway. But I’m not thinking any tropical island or anything. Please. They’re filled with hot sun …
