Today we celebrate being a dad. Being a father, or any parent for that matter, is right up there with the most important job in the World. The only other “job”, and neither are really a job at all, is being a good husband. Having children is the most glorious gift in the World. While Mom’s have their own special place, being a dad is different as you’re charged with being the supreme protector and provider for your family. In other words, it’s up to you to take care of the family. For me, and I’m sure all other dads, your kids are the best thing about life. My kids are my (and Lori’s) whole life. The good and the bad, although none of it is really bad when you think about it, is the best part of our life, and it goes so so fast. Lori keeps saying they’ll both be driving before we know it, and she’s right. I couldn’t imagine life without the boys and didn’t realize how much better and fullfilling life would be when you have children. It’s all part of God’s plan and we thank him every day for blessing us with two great kids.
If you’re lucky enough to be with your kids, hope you have a great celebration. Spend time with your kids and talk about their dreams and aspirations in life and celebrate their journey as it’s a gift not to be taken for granted. Wish my dad was still here to celebrate the day with him. So to all the dad’s out there, Happy Father’s Day!
Yesterday we had to hit a couple of stores as Lori needed some new clothes for work and one of her favorite stores had their big annual sale. We really only shop these days when things go on sale, but she needed some new dresses as she’s been rotating the same 3 or 4 outfits for four months now. It makes me happy to get her new clothes when we can as it really makes her happy to get them! After that we hit Costco for a few other necessities and then we grilled up a bison tomahawk steak which was unbelievably good. Ty spent the night at Ben’s and Jagger fell asleep with us watching Saturday Night Live.
Today we’re heading up to the mountains for a hike or something and then will hang out around home. Tomorrow and Tuesday we’re all super busy around here and then Wednesday Lori goes to Las Vegas and the boys and I will be packing for Aspen. Thursday around lunch time we’ll pick her up at the airport and head straight to the hills, we can’t wait. Throw in a few baseball practices, some track and work and chores around the house, and we have a few busy days coming up before we get to go play in Aspen. We’re all super excited and it’s only the beginning. The following weekend we have the annual Wild West Show here in Denver (the greatest western collector show of the year in the country), and our baseball end of year party. Then I think we’re back in Aspen for the 4th but will come home the 5th as I think Aunt Robi is coming to town and then we’re back in Aspen again, for the wedding of the century as our friend Diane’s daughter is getting married. More on this in the coming weeks but this is a wedding to rival any wedding anywhere! There’s dinners, receptions, brunches, activities and more, all for a couple hundred people from all over the country. Diane is one of our close friends like Peggy and has included us and the boys in everything. The actual wedding is on top of Aspen Mountain and our boys are part of only a few kids that are invited to the actual ceremony as well. All the festivities start July 10th and end July 12th, the day after the wedding, with a big brunch. It’s going to be fun, fun, fun.
Guess I’ll hit the gym, hope everyone is well and has a great day. As I said earlier, the best thing about today is I get to reflect on the best thing I’ve ever done, and that’s having my two boys, and of course lucking out and marrying my beautiful wife!
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