What I expect from 2008

Well I am currently 28, heading right into 29 years old, but I have to be honest when I say I'm not ready for kids yet. I love kids so much. They brighten my day when I get to play with them or just be goofy and silly with them. But I'm not quite ready in my marriage or life to be a daddy. I was looking through one of my scrapbooks that my awesome mother has worked so hard on, and I have so many great memories of my lil brothers growing up. I remember how much I loved them, and how happy I felt when they would look up to me or let me hold them and put them to sleep. That was so gratifying to me, and I know it will be even more special with my own kids, but there is just something that tells me its not time. I have the rest of my life to raise kids, I don't need to be in the typical Utah rush. I am excited at the thought of making my parents grandparents, and my brothers uncles, but they can be patient right along with me.

Last year I was so bummed to tear my adductor groin muscle cause I had every intention of getting fit to try out for the Utah State Select Mens soccer team. I know that the only thing that would keep me from making the team would be my fitness. Soccer players don't weigh over 200 pds let alone 205 pds. If I were to try out I would try to get around 190, 185 which I would be absolutely shredded at that weight but I would have to be to increase my fitness stamina and speed. I still have not fully recovered from my injury or I would tryout this year. So I hate to say that I don't know if I will get that opportunity again. I played at the highest level of soccer you can in this state in high school. Traveling to all of the surrounding states, playing their top club teams, but then played college football instead of soccer.

Another possibility is there is going to be another professional indoor football team starting up this spring called the Utah Saints. They will be similar to the Utah Warriors who played at the E center. I played one game for them, but was not retained as the kicker for the regular season. I had one of the best tryouts anyone could have with the Blaze but they did not pick anyone from that tryout. I would like to see how I fair with this new team if they ask me to come play. I know the owner, and all of the coaches pretty well. They have asked me play in some out of state tourneys with them before. I'm not quite sure how I will kick though, with the groin. I'm gonna test in out in the indoor league at the Oval next week. That will give me a better prospective on whether or I could play or not. We'll see. If not I'm gonna most likely continue playing my regular indoor soccer, outdoor soccer in the men's league, and on the Semi-pro football team the Utah Wolverines.

I'm excited to wakeboard this spring and summer. I felt a lot more comfortable last year, my 2nd year doing it. I want to try a lot more things this year if possible. I like messing around with different jumps, slides, turns, etc. My good friends, Brandon and Jesse both have some nice Wake boats and always invite us to come with them. We always appreciate them both and enjoy their company. Good times lay ahead.

I know the housing market has slowed down in the whole country and we have seen some of the effects of it here in Utah as well. Yeah things have slowed down, its also been winter and every winter is slow for me. I always have my phone ringing though, when the sun comes out so I really am not that worried. I'm just lucky to be in the situation I'm in. I don't live a crazy spending lifestyle, we don't have debt except the cars and the house, and my awesome wife loves her job. Not only do we get to fly for basically nothing, but she can contribute to our health benefits, retirement, and her additional income is definitely a bonus. I am always so proud of her. She enjoys being a contributor, and she shows me every day why I need to work that much harder to give her the things she wants.

Vacations we would like to do this year-Realistically

1. Cancun
2. Lake Powell-friends trip
   
3. Denver-sister in law Amber, buddy Mike live there
   
4. Phoenix-father in law lives there
   
5. Orlando-Universal studios in October is amazing, and Disney World

Vacations hopefully-

• Hawaii-to see my cousin Macy and Brittney's friend Finau
• New York, DC-to spend some good history lesson time, & possibly a Baltimore Ravens game
• Mount Rushmore road trip-I've heard that the road there is full of awesome sights

I'm excited for 2008 and I hope you are. Good luck.