[Proud daddy moment.]

On December 22, we welcomed the latest addition to the Bowen household (that would make #5 if you are counting:) Her name is Emery Reese Bowen (we will call her Emmi). She is a happy baby - no fussing, only eats, sleeps and poops (sometimes more of one than another). Many thanks to those who have expressed well wishes and "fair warnings" about life with a baby girl :)

Jennifer is well and the boys are already looking after their sister. I am, once again enamered by this gift - one that I hope to never forget the true value of. Daddy loves you Emmi!

These pages...

Not a day goes by that I don't think about coming to this blog and writing... it is something I love to do - probably something I need to do. It is just that (at least for me) journaling out loud like this forces me to tap thoughts that I think might best be left where they are. I don't want to start getting all Oprahesque on you... maybe I should go drink a pot of coffee after this posting to regain my masculinity :)

For the few of you, my friends that check this blog from time to time, know I would value your prayers as I resolve to spend more time here this year thinking out loud and learning a few new things about myself.

Managable steps first... I will be back here this weekend.