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Mar 22
On Being A Social Media Dad (And Other Things)

I’m 31. I have been the friend and family member that doesn’t have kids for a long time. For years I’ve logged into my Facebook account and seen my friends’ profiles taken over by their children.

Mar 20
Printcopia Giveaway

I’ve been invited by a group of parent bloggers to bring you a giveaway from Printcopia.

Mar 18
My Dadchelor Party (2013)

This past weekend I was able to have a guys night out (Dadchelor Party) in celebration of my soon to be born son.

Mar 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

How are you planning on celebrating today?

Mar 14
Any Day Now

I’m starting to get a little jumpy. Abigail’s due date is just a week away. 39 weeks today. Every little noise makes me jump now.

Mar 12
Hopes and Expectations for Fatherhood

I had a great childhood. My family moved a lot and we didn’t have much money, but an overwhelming majority of my memories are positive. Exploring in the woods. Father and son campouts. Picnics. Movie nights. Holiday traditions. So many fun times.

Mar 11
Packing My Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery

Today I packed my hospital bag. After taking our birthing class I feel like I’ve been given the keys to a new car, but have no idea how to drive. I don’t REALLY  know what I’m getting myself into at the hospital do I? I’ve heard all kinds of stories and been given all kinds of […]

Mar 08
Birthday Brew: Part II

We bottled the beer this week. It was a process I’ve never taken part in before, but really enjoyed. We cleaned bottled, sanitized oxygen sealing caps, filled the bottles, etc. If the taste tests are any indications, it’s going to be amazing! Its smooth, dark and has a light coffee flavor. Now we just wait for the […]

Feb 28
The Bassinet

Early this morning (1-ish) I was still awake and assembling Wesley’s bassinet. The thing was more complicated to put together than I thought. Seriously. It took about an hour to assemble. That hour turned into about 60 seconds of time lapse video footage I thought you might enjoy watching.

Feb 27
In Search of a Great Burger (2013)

I’m having a Dad-chelor party next month. The idea is similar to a bachelor party. Starting fatherhood is a big step so I wanted to get a group of guys who are important in my life right now together to celebrate the end of childlessness.