Old Man

I really don't feel like an old man. Never put a lot of thought into my birthdays, or feeling old, I think working with college students for a living keeps me young. I have however realized a few things that are different now, that I think clearly come with age, and maybe from being a father.

First off, this photo, the younger Sam would of never posted a shirtless photo of me slumped over. However, the older, less in shape, but proud Papi... posts this pic of Cruz helping me in the yard yesterday. He demanded on taking his shirt off, and then grabbed his sandcastle rake and came over to "help" me.

Second this picture... spent the weekend with my sister Raquel and her two little girls... they wanted me to wear their goggles and miners light... and not only did I mind getting my picture taken, I actually posed for it... and nearly smiled... Ha....

And then my little family... I don't mind not going out for my Birthday, or that I had yard work that needed to get done, or that there wasn't a big party. Not that I was ever a birthday party person anyways (well except the infamous 25th BDay at BFE), but it was a nice day and more importantly long weekend spent with my little family.

Thanks to everyone who posted on my wall, hit over 300! Wow... that's pretty cool everyone. It was a great birthday, and here is to another banner year.