After a little softball tonight (2 wins for the good guys!), I just wanted to post about something on the heart. First, I'd be silly for not mentioning a happy belated birthday to our great friend Joe. I just mentioned to Melissa that we have to remember Joe and Lisa's birthday's... what'd we do? Miss it... Joe and Lisa are our fantastic neighbors and friends. They have a cocker spaniel named Max who is great friends with Duncan. They also introduced us to our church and have become great friends! Happy birthday buddy!
Yesterday was a very special day for our family, my dad's birthday. If he were alive, he would be 55 years old. It's been over 10 years since his passing - but it never seems to sink in. There are some days where it is just unbearable, others where you smile and cry at the same time, but most where you just think about your family and how you grow together through adversity.
In a few months, we will be parents. I think back to childhood and really am proud of the work my parents did. I learned a tremendous amount from my father while he was here, but I continue to learn a ton after his passing. What's different? We are closer as a family. I got closer to my sister (she was a pain for so many years). I learned that I couldn't take my mother for granted. My favorite memories are of the county fair, baseball games she took me to, sporting events she watched or shopping trips we took. Even though there were the teenage times (as tough as they seemed), I wouldn't be ready for parenting without her. I wouldn't be ready to be a leader without the lessons from mom and dad. I want our children to look back someday and say they are proud, because of the lessons Melissa and I have learned... we know they will.
Words cant express how much I miss dad, but then again, if you listen closely - you can hear him whisper. You can hear that goofy laugh, see that bushy beard. I write something for him in the GB paper every chance I can. For his birthday I mentioned how it's no mistake how when you are hurting and need a friend, there is a friendly breeze or hug. How the warm sun makes you smile...
Thanks for all of the lessons and memories. Parents are amazing! Time for us to make our mark. Pretty cool!
Monday, June 02, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Ketchup
BBQ season, nothing makes me (Adam) happier! Time to ketchup a little... gosh I am funny. It's been a few weeks, but we are doing very well. The weather is starting to play fair and that has made BBQ season kick into high gear. Melissa laughs because I am putting Buffalo Wild Wings sauce on everything I am cooking. It's the bomb!
Last week was a great holiday weekend. The weather got a little dicey with a tornado touching down near our old apartment. Sadly, a two year old died in the storm. The town has rallied together and we all thank God others were not hurt. While that was going on, we bought and set-up our baby furniture. That was an AWESOME experience.
We got our crib, dresser and changing table at Target to utilize our discount. We had a lot of fun together while setting stuff up. Everything was going so well until we went to unpack the crib. Booooo - a crack in the headboard. We emailed the company and its all being taken care of. What made putting furniture together so great? Hmmm...
Melissa is starting to show a bit more, see the photo below from the halfway point. She is still feeling great and we are anxiously awaiting a few baby kicks. This week we are heading out to see a childcare center and we have a class next weekend. It's pretty cool to learn from class, but there will be a lot of hands-on learning. In church the last few weeks we've learned what the Bible says about being a parent and raising children - that's been great!
This Friday comes the ultrasound... for real this time. Nope, not finding out the sex of the baby. Quit trying to get it out of us of the doctors grandma's. We'll be sure to scan in pictures.
Much love - Adam, Melissa, Duncan and Baby
Last week was a great holiday weekend. The weather got a little dicey with a tornado touching down near our old apartment. Sadly, a two year old died in the storm. The town has rallied together and we all thank God others were not hurt. While that was going on, we bought and set-up our baby furniture. That was an AWESOME experience.
We got our crib, dresser and changing table at Target to utilize our discount. We had a lot of fun together while setting stuff up. Everything was going so well until we went to unpack the crib. Booooo - a crack in the headboard. We emailed the company and its all being taken care of. What made putting furniture together so great? Hmmm...
- No fights
- Awesome conversation about our family to be
- New stuff = shopping = unwrapping... just like XMAS
- Anticipation... we are going to be parents!
Melissa is starting to show a bit more, see the photo below from the halfway point. She is still feeling great and we are anxiously awaiting a few baby kicks. This week we are heading out to see a childcare center and we have a class next weekend. It's pretty cool to learn from class, but there will be a lot of hands-on learning. In church the last few weeks we've learned what the Bible says about being a parent and raising children - that's been great! This Friday comes the ultrasound... for real this time. Nope, not finding out the sex of the baby. Quit trying to get it out of us of the doctors grandma's. We'll be sure to scan in pictures.
Much love - Adam, Melissa, Duncan and Baby
Pictures!
Whew... take about blog neglect, we have been terrible the last few weeks. Nonetheless, tonight we will blog and let you know all about the last few weeks. Babies, birthday's, furniture, family and friends. Get excited!
Much love!
Ciara and Arianna picture below :)
Much love!
Ciara and Arianna picture below :)
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