An introduction

To begin with, I guess I should tell you a little about myself. I'm 35 years old, married for almost two years, and I have two stepchildren, and 8 year old girl and a 10 year old boy.

The purpose of this blog will be to share my experiences as a new husband and a new stepfather.

First, an introduction to our cast of characters. There's my wife, Sarah, also 35. Simply put, she is the love of my life. She's someone who makes me laugh, who pushes me hard to be better than I am. She's someone who understands me and accepts me, who loves me unconditionally.

There's Elizabeth, age 8. Elizabeth is our ball of sunshine, our happy-go-lucky child. She's someone who keeps us laughing, even when we're having a bad day. She's a typical 8-year-old, in love with Hannah Montana and the Cheetah Girls.

Then, there's Riley, age 10. He's the thinker in our family. He's what would be called an "old soul." He's a 30 year old stuck in a 10-year-old body. He's got a wicked, sly sense of humor, and he thinks deep thoughts. I love my family. It makes me wonder how I got so lucky