Follow along through the challenges of fatherhood and fitness

Follow me as I grow as a father, continue to improve my fitness, and hopefully continue losing weight towards my goal of 60lbs (10lbs to go! 8.25.12).

I never set out to be overweight but I love beer, wine, scotch, and all sorts of terrible food. I didn't choose to get out of shape it just sort of happened. All that changed when I found out my wife was pregnant in December 2010. I decided it was time to set myself up to be a fitdad not a fatdad.

No one ever said it would be easy though. Dealing with a newborn and trying to continue exercising as well as being there for my wife as her husband and friend. As our son gets older and our family grows what impact will that have on my fitness and diet? Stay tuned to find out! Subscribe via email, or add me to your reader. Please make sure to share on twitter, facebook, or follow along by adding your email to my list.

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Smash Cake!

We celebrated Noah's first birthday this past weekend surrounded by family and friends.  While we don't plan on having such a ridiculously large party every year for his birthday, how could we say no to a huge soiree for his first birthday?  Noah had the requisite 1st birthday smash cake, my mom made AMAZING cupcakes, and Christine impressed with her party for our little boy.

My wife gets all the credit for putting together and planning this party, she did a wonderful job from the catering, to the decorations, to the planning of the treat boxes for all the kids in attendance.  We had a party hat decorating table so the kids (and adults) could make their own party hat.  There were balloons, snacks, amazing food, and delicious cake.  As well as a broad assortment of libations for the adults and sugary sweet  drinks for the kids.

We can't begin to express our gratitude to everyone who came out to make that day so special.  I think Noah had a chance to make his rounds to everyone and wave hello, give a high five, or a sly smile.  It was wonderful seeing everyone, I just wish we would have had more time to spend chatting with everyone individually.  We are truly blessed to have such a large group of people who care enough about us and our son to come out and celebrate with us.  I hope Noah understands growing up just how lucky he really is.

Here are a selection of some of my favorite photos from the afternoon:











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