Life Updates: New House and Baby on the Way

(PEORIA, ILLINOIS) — Tonight was the first time I’ve ever seen the Northern Lights in person. And I was in Peoria, Illinois! Who would have thought. It seems that this year more opportunities have come up for us Midwesterners to get a glimpse of the aurora borealis, whether it be just a sliver or theContinue reading “Life Updates: New House and Baby on the Way”

1 Year of the World Being a Brighter Place

(MISSOURI/ILLINOIS) — I hope one day my son knows the joy he’s brought to so many people. He’s a rockstar in his family. Loved by parents, grandparents, great-grand parents, cousins, uncles and aunts and more! The way strangers look at him when passing by. “What a handsome boy.” “He’s got beautiful blue eyes!” “Oh my,Continue reading “1 Year of the World Being a Brighter Place”

I’m going to be a father. What in the world?!

Holy cow, Batman! You’re gonna be a dad! 2022’s been a heck of a year. Got COVID on day 2, found out we’re having a baby 1 week later. When people ask me how I felt when my wife Rachel told me, I never really know what to say. Stating I was excited is true.Continue reading “I’m going to be a father. What in the world?!”