Holy Cow, He's 40!

But 40 is the new 30, right? Curt's 40 and going back to school (have you heard?!) He finally figured out what he wants to be when he grows up. We blame it on the fact that he's always been a late bloomer. I say kudos to him (see...I'm a supportive and loving wife) as long as he keeps his current career to pay the bills until he jumps into his next one...as Frasier Crane the 2nd. Clarification: A masters & then phD in clinical psych --not to be a radio personality, but to have a practice. Can't you see it? It's gonna take an eternity, but we're on a new journey--just not certain how it's going to all play out except that it will be a s l o w road.

Curt...Thank you for lifting me, for supporting me, for loving me deeply, for helping me to fulfill my dreams, for making me a better person, for loving our children and being an amazing daddy (most of the time), for agreeing to even have six children and for taking this long journey to eternity with me.

His '40th' gift was a complete labor of love. Sure, I could go out and spend a bunch of money I don't have to get him something really super cool, but truth is he's Mr. Sentimental...moreso ...WAY more than me. Okay, he'd probably really enjoy a brand new really cool watch or a very large and expensive collection of the new mini helmets that just came out. I mean the whole collection of NFL, NCAA and whatever else is available to replace is already expansive collection. He'd also probably love to expand his library of leather bound classic books--he's an avid reader and studier. His calling as Gospel Doctrine Teacher fit him perfectly (he was released a couple of weeks ago). Anyone who knows anything about Curt knows what a sports fanatic he is. His life revolves around our faith, our family, and...... his sports. He's made a dent in the sofa where he's permanently planted his rear with the remote in hand to watch whatever game is on. He has 15 teams from hockey to 'futbol' and everything in between. So whatever the season, there's bound to be a game on that he has to TIVO.

He loves to snuggle. I don't love to snuggle. He's blessed we have little girls that are snuggle bugs. He claims every cozy blanket we have in this house and sleeps with them--no, truly, he sleeps with no less than three cuddly blankets at any given time. He wraps one around his neck and then builds himself a fort-of-sorts with the others. He'll tell you it's for our bedmate, Vivie. That's a lie. And when my family room blankets disappear to the bedroom, I get bugged. So in a collaborative effort with Brayden, my other sports guru, we designed and made a quilt with the fuzziest most comfy and cozy warm minky on the back to give him all the snuggles he wants. The front is laden with a patch for each of his 'teams'--so now he can snuggle with his new quilt/blankie and feel all the warmth and love that is coming from his giant family. It truly was a labor of love to finish this in 3 short--okay, very long nights. So Curt, Happy Birthday and Happy snuggling with your new, personalized, cuddly, super soft and meaningful quilt.

XO forever,