June 21, 2025: The Beautiful Arrival

I know what I was doing at 10:32pm, exactly 25 years ago today.

Some memories blur over time. This one never faded.

In that instant, something big happened. Everything changed. The emotions hit like nothing I’d known, and even now, they remain just as powerful. Maybe more so.

On June 21, 2000, we welcomed McKenzie, our firstborn, into this world. My first three words: She’s so beautiful.

This afternoon we visited with her and Will. We strolled through a museum, talked over lunch, celebrated with gifts, then smiled for photos.

Happy Birthday, Kenz!

You made me a dad. I’m still proud to be yours.