Sad and happy, happy and sad

Hi Buddy,

I'm so sad we missed our Skype yesterday.  I was really looking forward to telling you how proud I am about you getting four greens in a week.  I also wanted to tell you how proud I was of your report card.  Ms. Brown said really nice things about you.

But, I'm so happy that it is almost time to see you.  I can't wait to give you a huge hug the second that I see you.  It will be awesome!!!

So I think I'm the opposite of this baby.

The baby is happy but about to be sad.  I'm sad, but about to be happy.

Love you more than a triple scoop of ice cream that ISN'T falling,
Dad

Getting so close!

Hey Bud,

My trip home is getting so close.  I think I'm about to freak out.  Here's a picture of me at my desk:

Not really.  My hair is shorter.

But I am really, really ready for a vacation.

Love you more than days off of work,
Dad

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hey Buddy!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!  I'm so glad you liked your candies.  I'm glad you shared them with your Mom and with Mike.  That was nice.  I really like that you've saved one for me for when I get home.  That was very thoughtful.

When I think of you, it makes my heart happy.

Love you more than a heart full of happiness,

Dad

Better there, than there?

Hi Monkey,

Here's the weather they have on one of the islands where we are stopping.

St. Maarten:
Click HERE.

That seems way better than snow, sleet, and freezing rain?  Don't you think?

Love you more than a sunny forecast,
Dad

What kind of weather are you brewing out there?

Hi Buddy,

Can it really be true?  Are you supposed to get ...

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That seems crazy!  You are going to be so ready for some fun in the sun.  Maybe we can hang out by this pool and defrost your frozen toes!!!
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Love you more than the warmth of the sun,
Dad

Who are you SITTING with?

Hi Bud,

Bobbi sent a great picture of you.  I really like the expression on your face and the snow all around.  But one thing I can't figure out.  Who are those people you're sitting with?

They look familiar, but I can't figure out who they are.  Anyway, I hope they are friendly.  I'd be kind of mad if they were mean to you.

Love you more than an army of snowmen,

Dad

Snowed In!

Hey Buddy,

I hope you got to go to school today.  I know that there has been lots of snow there and that you might even get more soon!  Crazy weather!

Here's a picture Bobbi took at her house.

Those birds look cold to me.

Love you more than unexpected snowstorms,

Dad