February 2012 Recap

Today, Feb 29th, was a great way to end the month. Although Amy had an evening work function that took her away from us, I got to spend some quality time alone with Marisa and Mattias. Matt had a choir concert and it was great to see what a handsome young man he is developing into as he was all dressed up for his evening music program. Marisa and I got to spend a lot of time together watching Mattias and just talking. After the orchestra concert Marisa and I ran out for some dinner and to complete a few errands. We wrapped the evening up with the family laughing over this week's episode of Modern Family. In all it is these seemingly "normal" days that I remember fondly.

The end of February marks just over 11 weeks since Amy's surgery. Although recovery has been slower than she would like, I am very pleased with the progress she has made. She is gaining strength daily and her endurance will catch up. I know she is uncomfortable and tired of recovering but she is making fantastic progress. Not only has she returned to work and is close to being back to full-time, but also she is been the amazing party planner working to coordinate Jeremy & Cora's baby shower and Nanci & Becky's wedding. I am so blessed to have such a strong, beautiful and versatile wife .

The family has finalized plans for a Hawaii Christmas by booking lodging and airfare for Hawaii in December 2012. Mom, Dad, My family, Steve and his family including mother-in-law Peggy, Sam & Kerrie and Debbie & Bill will be staying in a luxurious 6 bedroom house that is large enough to comfortably sleep all 17 of us and is an amazing property overlooking the ocean. Most of the family has never been to Hawaii and this will be a memorable trip for sure!

Personally my quest for health is going well. I have balanced tennis with fitness by incorporating 4 days of tennis and 3 workouts over the course of 5 days. That generally means that Mondays and Wednesdays I double up with a workout and tennis on the same day. It feels really great to be exercising and gaining strength. I only wish that I didn't wait until 39 to start consistently pursuing this lifestyle. Starting late is better than never starting at all. I hope that our new lifestyle will continue to encourage a similar lifestyle in our kids.

I really need to take more pictures to add my memories and in March will begin an effort to add to my lifestyle changes. I am really happy with the changes we have made in our lives and although it is more busy and challenging than ever I am enjoying life more now than ever.