Reading nook

I am so excited! One of my dreams has always been to have a den in my home.

A place where Lu and I can go and be quiet. There will be no tv, simply a place to think, read, reflect, and pray. Ideally it will have a couple leather chairs, coffee tables, a fireplace, hardwood floors with area rugs. Oh, and a few bookshelves. So, no, Olivia’s room is not now the den, nor are we moving to accommodate this dream right now. Haha.
Lu suggested that we make a reading nook in our room. I of course thought that was a great idea! We made that a reality this weekend. We went to Ikea and found a great chair, footstool and coffee table to go in the corner of our room. It looks and feels amazing to be in this space! I am proud to write that I am writing this post from my new nook.
I am so thankful to God that he had given me such an awesome wife that believes in me and wants me to realize my dreams. I love you God!

Family

This week as I reflect on all the blessings God has given me, let me list just a few for you:
Jesus
My wife, Luisa
My daughter, Olivia
Brother, Joel
Parents, Gerald and Ruth
Brothers in law, sisters in law
Nieces and nephews
A beautiful home
A great job
Food on our table
Great friends
A solid church

God has blessed my family and I so abundantly. Thank you Jesus!

Whistler

We decided to make an impromptu trip to whistler yesterday morning. We had a blast on our first road trip as a family together. It was the perfect length for us at around 2.5 hrs. We enjoyed our time up there.

On a separate note, Olivia got a seat for the potty. Today she did both businesses on it for the first time! Yes, I’m a new dad. Haha

Father’s Day

Well, yesterday was my first Father’s Day and it was amazing. It started with a shower and shave for me. Felt so refreshed! When I came out of the bathroom, my daughter Olivia and my wife Lu were on the bed waiting for me! So nice to have cuddles in bed. Lu left and came back singing a happy Father’s Day song and had not one but two cards! She also brought with her 3 mini cupcakes. It was awesome to read the cards, one from my wife and one from my daughter. Olivia, at 6months signed the card! Haha. So much fun.

We then got up and started getting ready for brunch at our house with Lu’s dad and Marilyn and Susie and Garret. We had a blast eating omletes, bacon and fruit parfait. We then went over to Brad and Celinas to celebrate with them and mom. Had an awesome shrimp boil with corn on the cob and homemade slaw.

I am one blessed man! I have a wonderful wife and daughter, an awesome dad and great family! Thank you God.

A Father’s Day Gift

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I read this article this morning and it really touched me. This is the sort of legacy I want to leave for my children. Not just the shaving bit, (although I like the idea of that) but most importantly, about a personal relationship with The Father, God. I believe this relationship is the greatest legacy of all. To see your parents talk about God, pray and read the word openly…wow!
I thank my dad today for being that ongoing legacy for me to this day. I love you dad! I trust to follow in your footsteps of legacy creating. Happy Father’s Day.

Tea time

Lu and I at high tea!

Yesterday was a crazy day!

Yesterday was a crazy day! My wife’s Grandma just turned 90! We got together and had tea at a beautiful venue. I also worked the night shift before going for tea. It was followed by a short nap and my Sister and Brother in law coming over for dinner. All in all a great day. After this weekend, I am looking forward to spending some time alone with my wife and daughter and relaxing at home. I love being out and about and being with people, but I think that I have reached my limit, for this week… haha. So there you have it!