A Family of Four

As I sit here and write this, I am listening to the laughter and giggles of my beautiful Alexandra echoing through my home.  These could possibly be the most beautiful sounds this man has heard.

Yet, almost two months ago, another sound just as beautiful was vigorously resonating in my ear.  The cry of my newborn son, Garrett Christopher.  As his mother embraces him in her devoted arms, my eyes tear from the certainty that miracle number two has just entered my life.

Another chapter begins.  About a family of four.  Embracing the story of this ever so exciting adventure called "Life".  


Garrett - "The world is but a canvas to your imagination"                                               - Henry David Thoreau

Love of Snow, Love of Life.

 With the spunk of an youthful child, Mrs. Katherine meticulously flattens out the slushy snow on the hillside of her field.  Hopes of creating a sledding path that will propel her trusty flexible flyer down the slope are restless in her head. 

At 94 years young, Mrs. Katherine still has a passion for sledding in the snow.  As I stand next to her on the hilltop, that has remained the same for over 70 years, she speaks from her heart about the beauty of the snow, blue skies and white capped trees.  With not one single regret in her 94 years, she has an authentic love for life. 

Mrs. Katherine Jennings is truly an inspiration to me and an absolute blessing to this world.  While I begin to give her a good push on her sled, I think to myself, "Maybe we all need to take a little time to find our inner adolescence and let it shine through."

"Age is never so old as youth would measure it." - Jack London

"May I have this dance?"

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th! A huge salute to our Hero's of Freedom!, a photo by clloyd005 on Flickr.

A huge salute to our Hero's of Freedom!

One Year

Ten years ago I met and fell in love with my soulmate, my best friend.  One year ago love blessed me again.  Without the first, the second would cease to exist.  Because of you Bridget, my heart smiles.  Because of you Alexandra, my heart dances while smiling. 

Happy Birthday Alexandra Grace!

"May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,” - Bob Dylan

Great day for wheeling.

Spectacular day for a ride. - China Camp State Park, Ca.