It has been a really great summer so far. Other than the
fact that it is unbelievably hot it has been great. Being surrounded by such
wonderful people plays a huge part of making life amazing and I have to say my
life is pretty amazing. My wife, my in-laws, my family, and friends are just
perfect.
My parents have “Pool Day” once a week and it is just
amazing to me how many different people go over and hang out. Typically the
party is still hopping by the time I get off work so I usually go over and hang
out which is a great way to end the day.
I have really been enjoying my new job mostly because I am
surrounded by great people. Typically you don’t go to work to make friends but
I really think that I have made some great friends at my new job. I do miss working
with my best friend which is my dad. Even though we don’t get to work together
I am just so happy that we were able to for the time that we did. He is an
amazing man and I have learned so much from him over the years. He is an
inspiration and a role model.
My sister and brother in law purchased a boat and house at
the lake which is awesome! I am so proud of everything that they have
accomplished over the years. Their lake house rocks and the girls love it and
love the lake. I wasn’t to surprised that Alivia loved it but I was however a
little surprised about Elise. The only thing that she didn’t like was wearing
the life jacket but it didn’t stop her from being in the lake the majority of
the time that we were there.
We just recently took a trip to Las
Vegas which was a blast. My wonderful wife wanted to plan something
special for my 30th birthday and she did just that. She invited my
parents and a couple other great friends and we all had an amazing time!
Scot is getting closer and closer every day to being able to
move into his new house. He should be in there by fall. Scot and I spent a
couple days running wires and installing boxes so he can have music throughout
his whole house and outside. It was a lot of work but it was actually a lot of
fun, and not to mention we saved about $4,500. I just can’t wait to hear the
final product.
Today was pretty much the last day of summer for the
Giddens. Alivia started school today. It was a very proud yet sad moment for
Ashley and myself. You never know how hard something is going to be until you
are right in the middle of it. And let me tell you, it was tough!
This post was probably a little boring but it was just a
summary of some of the things that have been happening this summer. Hopefully I
can update this more often but I have found it’s quite difficult.
When we arrived at her school it was kind of crazy. The
parking lot was full and people were everywhere. We were directed to the gym
where they were playing music and kids were packed in. Most kids would have
been a little freaked out by this and I’ll admit it was a little intimidating
so naturally I was a little worried how Alivia was going to take it. When I
looked down at her and smiled she smiled right back and it seemed like she was
right in her element. What an amazing child, I just love that girl. We followed
her teacher down the hall full of kids of all ages and got to the classroom.
Her teacher told them to put up their backpacks and sit in their seat. Alivia
did just that! And she was ready for the day. That is when Ashley and I knew
that she is definitely prepared for this. Elise on the other hand was not very
prepared for her big sis to be gone all day. She really loves her “BeBe” and
they are such a great pair. I do however feel sorry for Elise that she misses
Alivia so much during the day but hopefully this will make Elise just as
independent as Alivia is. I am such a proud dad right now!! 
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