I really enjoy reading the misses posts as much, if not more than you. It’s interesting to see another persons perspective on the day. It’s also really is a chore to write something different and interesting every single day. Maybe next year we should spice it up and have “guest” authors like some of you, that write a post or two. I don’t know about you but we’re super excited, especially the misses, to learn more from Grandma Annette about her family history.
I woke up at 4am yesterday morning in Seattle and was at the airport by 6am. It was 11 when we landed in Denver and I made my way home as quick as I could. The misses has been working all week getting ready for our party today.
It has nothing to do with the party, but today is my dad’s birthday. I think he would have been 82. I think about him often and I know we all miss him very much, especially my Mom. In a strange way, he’s more of an inspiration and has a greater influence on my life now as I reflect often to things I learned from him while growing up. I take comfort knowing he’s in a good place and believe he’s watching over us and someday we will see him again. Anyhow, Happy Birthday Dad!
We made a Costco run yesterday to get ready for the party. A buddy of mine is smoking (bbq’ing) Â 40 pounds of pork all day today and will show up around 5:30 with fantastic pulled pork. We’re serving mexican themed food with Italian wine but this is ok as all food goes great with Italian wine. Matt, my buddy is a veteran and although we weren’t in the service together, we have that kind of bond. There’s something different about guys who have been in war together and what friendship means to them. I’ve helped him out with a few issues (he’s in his young 30’s) and we’ve became close friends. Although we’ve known each other only a year or two, the guy would literally take a bullet for me. Those of you that are veterans, know what I mean. Anyhow, he insisted in spending the whole day today doing this for us and I’m sure it’ll be great. In fact it was him wanting to do this for us that made this party come together. I’ve had his bbq before and it’s great. I think he said he’ll be injecting the pork with either cayenne and root beer or else a mixture of white grape juice, apple juice and sugar before cooking. Whatever he does, it’ll be great!
The boys we’re super excited for me to be home. The youngest came running in and jumped on top of me and we hung out for a while. It’s good to be missed.
Mom’s up with me cooking something for the party. I need to run to the gym to get back into my routine. I did make it to the gym 2 of the 3 days I was gone but hotel gyms are never that good so it’s hard to get in a good workout. I have a meeting today at 9:30 and should be home by 11. The misses is volunteering in the youngest guys class from 10 to 11 so we’ll arrive around home the same time.
Hope everyone is well, Christmas is only 16 days away or two weeks from Sunday, wow, time goes fast. Take care, enjoy your day and God Bless.