The boys and I drawing today at school

We kinda ended up talking about our new family and they made a big deal out of the fact that they wanted to have the same last name as I have so I compromised and let them know I will keep their last name as my middle name and add my new last name with Jeff and Mia as my last name. We agreed it wasn't perfect and we didn't like how complicated all this is but we are happy here with Jeff and this is our family so we are making that lemon into lemonade. I am so impressed with their adaptability. I wish I had more of that!

Congrats Jace on your first scouting badges. I love you kido.

Bob cat badge is on it's way as well. Congrats!!

Gilbert, my favorite animal

Yes this is Jace holding up a mouse, he matter of factly brought it to me to show me what he had found in his pet cat Gilberts mouth. I was so grateful that he gave me the opportunity to teach him about the importance of work gloves, and animal illnesses! (no sarcasm at all) I was glad when he went and threw it back outside with Gilbert in tow. Freaking boys are crazy. At least he is getting a taste of the country kid experience.

Valentines 2014 cont.

Masons Valentine mailbox complete with flag and origami flowers that Jeff made.

We had one day to make it, the house was wreck by the time we we're done but he was happy as could be! Boxes and some imagination make the best gifts!

Valentines Day 2014

The boys putting together their Valentines day cards for class.










Valentines Day Card from Jace

My boys, including Gilbert!

Jeffrey,
Your contribution to our lives is immeasurable. Thank you for all you do, your a wonderful Dad. Thanks for dinner and a movie tonight for all four of us. We love you!!

Life advanced

who knew? who would've thought it would have ever happened? I am going to be a dad! ask me a year ago where I would be today and the answer would've missed this mark by a LONG shot. I too a leap of faith jumping in with both feet. could I have gone in a million other directions? yes, but I love what I have chosen. its been a long time coming on a roller coaster with so many ups and downs it would make an elevator jealous. I have become a new man. I have found the one. luckily enough, she likes me too. ;p I had no idea I could be a good father, she helped me see. I had no idea I could be a leader. she helped me see. I had no idea I could be happy and excited at the same time. she helped me feel. there was something missing that was holding me back. it was a mystery I couldn't solve. itch I couldn't scratch but always present. little did I know the answer had been in my life for 12 years and I just didnt see it. @ ^^ ¥, I love you. you have changed my life. I am wondering aimlessly no more in my own life. the light at the end of the tunnel isn't an oncoming train. the light is the extremely blinding awesomeness of our lives intertwining to create an eternal life