Michael and his family hugging and kissing.

10 Facts About Me

January 17, 2019

I started this blog because being a good dad is hugely important, not just for me and my children, but for all dads and their kids. I want to inspire and encourage other dads in this adventure of fatherhood. Being a dad can be extremely difficult at times, but it is also incredibly rewarding and oftentimes so much fun! If you are a dad, please know that I am praying for you and your family, even if I don’t know you by name. God does. … More 10 Facts About Me

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe – Perfect for Pi Day!

March 14, 2019

Chicken Pot Pie is an incredible comfort food and is great any day, but it is perfect for Pi Day! That’s March 14th for those of you who aren’t math nerds. (Pi = 3.14, and March 14th is 3-14…and I’m a nerd.)

You might be tempted to just buy a frozen pot pie at the grocery store, but you will be missing out! … More Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe – Perfect for Pi Day!

The Best Things I Ate in 2018 (Part 4 of 5)

February 27, 2019

We have finally reached the top 10 in “My Favorite Things I Ate in 2018!” We’ve traveled around the country (okay, half the country) and Canada (well, Toronto) sampling deliciously different cuisines, like Taiwanese noodle soup in New York City, cupcakes in Waco, fried pickles in Memphis, poutine in Toronto, and gelato in St. Louis. Hope you’re hungry! If not, I’m sure you will be very soon. … More The Best Things I Ate in 2018 (Part 4 of 5)

The Best Things I Ate in 2018 (Part 3 of 5)

February 4, 2019

I am right smack in the middle of counting down the best things I ate last year. We’ve already seen soups in New York City, brisket in St. Louis, and po-boys in New Orleans. (If you haven’t read the first two blog posts, start here.) What will we see in this next installment? Grab some napkins, ’cause it’s about to get messy! … More The Best Things I Ate in 2018 (Part 3 of 5)

light house, sunset, rocks, oceans, trees

Top 20 Places I Visited in 2018 (Part 2 of 2)

January 25, 2019

I am counting down the Top 20 Places I Visited in 2018. My previous post explored numbers 11-20. If you haven’t read that post yet, check it out first here. Again, these aren’t my favorite states, favorite cities, or even favorite national parks; these are specific locations within those cities and parks. So, let’s jump … More Top 20 Places I Visited in 2018 (Part 2 of 2)