Well, my new baby has arrived, and I can't tell you how happy I am that he has joined our family.  John came out to visit and again, that made me happy! Saw Mount Rushmore, happy, happy.  I just feel really blessed to be alive.  I have realized that I have everything in my reach to be truly happy with my life.  I'm married to a great guy who cares about his family, takes care of his responsibilities, and spoils me rotten.  My kids are great.  They are wonderful albeit a handful, don't you think Uncle John?   And I am eternally blessed to have a brother who is as considerate and caring as John.  Thanks for EVERYTHING bro!  For always helping, and always being here for me.  I can't say that about many people, but I am really, really glad that I can include you in that limited number of people that I call friend.  And what's really great is that you're also my brother! 

So, the future is looking bright, and I am excited to finish the year with a bigger family, a little less room in the Hummer, and a feeling of optimism and hope that has been lacking in years past.  There's nothing like looking forward to the start of a new day, sitting with my Dunkin' Donuts coffee (your fault John, I'm hooked!), and enjoying every minute that follows.  So, with that thought in mind, I will get the hell off this computer and go sit with the kids outside, while I sit chatting over a margarita with a hell of a good friend, as well as my favorite brother!  SALUD!