Another year.

Quite frankly, I'm getting rather tired of this. Today Berlin celebrated her seventh birthday. That should be fine and dandy right? Well the problem is, she made me a promise, swore to me, when she turned four that she would stop growing. She looked me right in the eye and promised me that she'd stay four forever. So she could always be my little girl.

Well, clearly I got hoodwinked.

Bolder Boulder 2011.

Yes, it's that time of year again. The time of year when Hailey guilts me into running the annual Bolder Boulder 10k with her. This year, to prove that I actually did it, I strapped a camera to my chest that took a picture every five seconds. The footage proves a couple interesting things. 1. Yes, I actually passed a few people. 2. I had to jump over a few piles of puke. 3. I rewarded myself with a very healthy breakfast afterward.

(Note: I edited out the porta potty trip. You're welcome.)

Dear Graham,

Hey little chunk. Today is your first birthday. I wanted to let you know just how special you are to our family. Your calm demeanor and big toothy grin have blessed us in ways you'll never know. You have an overprotective older brother and a sister who thinks she's really your mother. I know it can feel like you're being smothered, but it's just because they really love you.

We got you some gifts. Jamison has already opened most of them. Berlin got you a cake. Everyone is excited to have your party this afternoon. You'll have no clue what's going on. But it won't matter, because you'll just be laughing and smiling like you always do. Graham, we will forever be grateful that you joined our family. Happy Birthday dude.

A year of my life.

As told through the lens of my camera phone.

Happy Holidays.