My Hall of Famer...

I am so proud of my dad. It's funny because he is a very quiet man. So quiet that Ben was quite scared of him for a couple of years (well he is 6'4, dark hair, strong and athletic). Anyway- because he is such a quiet man, I always felt like I didn't know him all the way. It's been through life changing events that have helped me get to know him. My grandpa's death back in college, my wedding, when Maya was born, and this Hall of Fame banquet. My dad played baseball in college and then went on to play AA and AAA ball for the Yankees and Rangers organizations. He was inducted to his college's Hall of Fame Friday night. Anyway- the guy had to give a speech and he doesn't really like to say too much. I just know he was dreading it. You know what he did? He introduced his family and stated why and just how proud he was of each of us. He introduced fellow players and coaches from college and gave them ovations. He talked about how he got to meet the 9 other inductees(including Chester Taylor from the Minnesota Vikings) and how exciting it was. He choked up talking about his college coach and what an amazing man he is. He went on about the athletic director of the college(a fellow inductee) about how much he gives to the university. I was blown away by my dad's humility, integrity, poise, love for athletics and teammates and love for his family. I am so blessed to have him as my dad.

The fam- My sister Christine, dad, mom, my brother Bryan and myself.

I think I inherited my mom's height genes! hee hee hee! And no- my sister is not 6 foot, but she is about 5'8 and has 3 inch heels on!