So I’m not technically ‘Over The Hill’, but I can see it.  Today marks the day where I am officially closer to 40 than I am to 20.  The ‘hill’ is in sight and it’s not that far off.  Thanks for all the Twitter / Facebook wishes.  You people are nice.

Also, a quick side note, because today is also the national holiday of loving people and giving chocolate.  Kristin and I have a tradition of delaying Valentine’s Day until the next weekend when restaurants are emptier and babysitters are more available.  But on that Valentine’s Day note, I will have you know that there really is no more perfect woman than Kristin, so I apologize to all you folks out there that think you’ve found ‘the perfect person’.  You haven’t, because I did.

This little man is five today.  Now, I know that every parent out there thinks that their kid is the cutest, smartest, best kid out there, but I’m just here to let you all know, this is actually one of the front runners for the actual cutest, smartest, best kid out there.  There isn’t a more sweet, caring five year old I have ever met and I’m glad I get to see this one every day.

Happy Birthday Aiden Cole.

You know those times when something or someone is so cool that you don’t even really believe that it’s real?  Like it just seems like a set up or something?  Like they are acting?  That’s how Cooper is.  It is absolutely unreal how funny of a personality this thing has.  The things he says, the way he acts.  It’s pretty ridiculous to watch.  And today he turns three.

We aren’t celebrating until Tuesday when I am home, so he doesn’t really know that today is his ‘beth-day’ but he knows it’s close.  He knows there’s some special train track toys and some other stuff waiting for him (because he saw it when we bought it) but he is waiting patiently for us to tell him it’s his day.

So (almost) Happy Birthday Coop.  And if you haven’t seen this… You need to.

Today is Kristin’s Birthday and I’ve hijacked her blog and turned it into a Happy Birthday wishing party over there.  So  here we go.  Head over to Kristin’s Blog and wish her a very happy birthday.

Ready? Go.

Well, here it is.  The last day of my twenties.  Yep, tomorrow I turn thirty.  I’m not too weirded out about it though.  I think I can look back on my twenties and feel pretty good about them.  Kristin and I got married when I was twenty-one, so I have spent my twenties with her so that probably made it way better.  

Back before my twenties I had all these ‘goals’ that I wanted to accomplish before I turned thirty.  I don’t know where I am on that list, and I’m not even sure I know everything that was on the list.  I think one was to own a house, and I’ve had two, so that one can be crossed off.  Now it’s time to set a bunch of other goals that I will forget about before the appointed age that they are to be accomplished.  

I’d like to make it to all fifty states at some point.  I’ve been to all but five and one will get crossed off pretty soon.  March 17th to be specific.  Alaska, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.  I can see Alaska being tough so I’ll make this goal for when I turn fifty or something.

What’s some goals you have for when you turn your next ‘milestone’?  What were some that you’ve already accomplished?

Ready?  Go.

I’ve known Randy since we were seven.  We were on the same little league baseball team together.  We went to Jr. High and HIgh School together, graduated together and now we work together.  Today he turns thirty, and that completely weirds me out.  Thirty?  Really?  What the heck happened?

We’ve got a ton of stories over the past twenty-three years.  Some that we can look back and laugh at and some that we would never tell our kids to avoid the risk of them acting like us, and I’m sure there are plenty more to come.  

Randy’s been in Tennessee for about six months now, we’ve had a pretty cool time living in the same city again, and one thing’s for sure.  SkörInc wouldn’t be what it is today without him working way too many hours making things work right.  Today he’s taking the day off work, and see what this whole new decade of life is all about. 

So, head over to Randy’s blog and wish him a ‘happy thirty’.  And for those that have already crossed the ‘thirty’ line, I’m curious, did you notice anything change?

Happy Birthday Randy.

This little thing turns four today.  This is Aiden.  He’s calm like a bomb.  He’s our quiet, sensitive one, but also very particular… similar to a lot of the musicians I work with.  This guy is seriously one of the sweetest, most genuine people I know and I’m proud to call him my number two.  

The older he gets the more I am fascinated by his personality and I can’t wait to see what type of person he becomes.

Happy Birthday Aiden.

This little thing turns two today. He’s our baby, and I have a feeling he will end up being a major source of entertainment for our family. I’m in Lincoln, Nebraska today, so I don’t get to be there with him, but I know Kristin had a fun day planned. For more amazing pictures of this little man go here.

Happy Birthday Cooper Trey.

Today Kristin turns 27.  

Kristin is the most giving, loving, genuine person I have ever met and I can’t imagine life without her.  We have been friends for around twelve years now, and married for eight of those.  Kristin continues to be an amazing friend and partner.

She is my best friend, knows me better than anyone else on Earth and still manages to put up with me.  She’s an amazing mother to our boys and always knows exactly what they need.

Today we are celebrating by having a family party at home and possibly taking Kristin to the doctor for her stung foot.  Then if she is feeling better we might grab some dinner while her dad watches the boys.

Kristin is obviously my subject for Positive Post Tuesday today. I am blessed to have her in my life and couldn’t imagine anything else.  Happy Birthday Kristin.

PS:  I put a card on Kristin’s blog that you all can sign. 

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