Family

Today is the 8 year anniversary of one of the best days of my life.

8 years ago…

I could have never imagined that it would be this amazing to do life with my best friend.

I could have never imagined that things could get better and better each year.

I could have never imagined how blessed I would feel by having Joni by my side.

I could have never imagined how much we would be able to accomplish together.

I could have never imagined how honored I am that she would be my wife and such a great mother to our kids.

Happy Anniversary Joni!  I love you!

When I first got married, my pastor shared with me some things that have helped to keep my relationship with my wife fresh.  I thought I would pass along these tips to you, as well…

1.  Call her daily:  I try to call Joni sometime during the day just to see how her day is going.  It’s a nice break for her to be able to have a conversation with an adult.

2.  Date her weekly:  It is vital to our relationship to spend time alone.  With 2 kids and a 3rd on the way, it is difficult to have conversations about anything other than fruit snacks, Yo Gabba Gabba, or diaper changes.  I love my kids but it is very important that my relationship with Joni is healthy.  By the way, some people would make the argument that they can’t afford this.  I would say that you can’t afford not to date your wife.  We make this happen 3 out of 4 weeks of each month.

3.  Get away quarterly:  It is also important to get out of town for a couple of days…alone!  We usually try to do this for our birthdays and our anniversary.  This works for us because those things happen in March, May, and August.  We just did this the past weekend and all I will say is that it was a GREAT weekend.  We laughed, talked about the future, and did some other things:)

This is what we do to keep the relationship going strong.  I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Today is my birthday.  My last birthday.  I’m officially cancelling all birthdays after this one.

On my 34th birthday…

I’m married to the hottest, most incredible woman on the planet!

I have 2 kids who bring me extreme amounts of joy.

I have another girl on the way that doesn’t yet have a name but already has my heart.

I get to do what I love every day!  I seriously feel like I was born for this and have no desire to ever do anything else.

I am in the best shape of my life.

Could life get any better?

It happened in November 2004.

Again in August of 2006.

It’ll happen again in the Summer of 2009.

The word on the street is true.  We just recently found out that Joni is pregnant.  We are pumped and excited.  It’s going to be awesome to have another little Lollis running around! 

Four years ago today, my life changed forever.  Words can’t express what that day was like for me.  The birth of my son was a HUGE day in my life. 

Brayden…although you are only 4 and can’t read, this post is for you.  Thank you for bringing me a truckload of joy into my life.  I am so excited about what God is going to do in your life in the future. I love you more than you could ever imagine. 

Of all the titles that I possess, one of my favorites is ‘daddy’.  I am so undeserving of all of the blessings that you bring.  Love you buddy!  Have a great birthday! 

Thanks to Corey for providing these pictures of my little monsters!

Today is Joni’s birthday.  She is &$ years old.  (You didn’t really think I was that dumb did you?)

Everyday I am reminded just how blessed to have a wonderful wife.  God has given me far more than I ever deserve. 

Joni – I love you and am privileged to spend my life with you!