This is my life right now, but thankfully, Zion’s don’t stink quite so bad…

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Zion Finn’s first day, from labor to birth…

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This video was debuted tonight at the end of the Elevation Talent Show, a big annual fundraiser we do for our student ministry.  Neither Deanna or I could be there this year because of the much celebrated birth of our baby boy, Zion Finn.  He was born at 2:49 PM, weighing in at 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and measuring 19 inches.

I swung by the church an hour before the event started to help get media and sound going.  I was even able to welcome everyone and say a big “thank you” before I ducked back out to be with Deanna and Zion.  At the end of the event, they showed this fun little video to introduce our son to everyone.  At that point, no one but family and close friends knew his name…

So fun!  So overwhelmed by joy and goodness!

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When I got home from work yesterday evening, I heard news that my youngest daughter, Kella, had been talking about having a pretend wedding.  I slipped a suit coat on over my T-shirt and jean shorts and this is what ensued (a little long, but full of over-the-top CUTE)…

I love being a dad.

One of my favorite authors, Matthew Paul Turner, captured the journey of fatherhood so well on his blog this morning… (Jesus Needs New PR – view original post here)

I’m a Dad.

I’m the high-fiver. I’m the terrible dancer. I’m the funny singer.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the teeth brusher. I’m the banana peeler. I’m the time-out keeper.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the deejay. I’m the remote controller. I’m the man involved.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the capable. I’m the video recorder. I’m the snot wiper.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the lover. I’m the fall-a-sleep-on-er. I’m the book reader.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the teacher. I’m the hope reminder. I’m the boo-boo kisser.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the imperfect hero. I’m the prayer say-er. I’m the cheesy grinner.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the carrier. I’m the holder. I’m the protector.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the dreamer. I’m the cheerleader. I’m the fan who won’t sit down and shut up.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the believer. I’m the mistake maker. I’m the get-up-and-try-again-er.

I’m a Dad.

I’m the lucky one. I’m the blessed one. I’m the man who will love you no matter what.

I’m a Dad.

So blessed to be a father.  I’ll be father TIME’S FIVE any day now!  Can’t wait!

Happy Father’s Day.

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Proud of my oldest daughters, Autumn and Cynthia, who were helping to lead the worship times at our community-wide VBS Alive this week…

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