One of us had to hit the big 4-0 before the other and TechyDad is taking this one for the team. Today he turns forty years old and even wrote about it on his own blog. Please take a moment to head over and leave him some birthday wishes.

It seems like yesterday when I was planning TechyDad’s 30th birthday. NHLwas a toddler, I had just gone back to teaching, and managed to get some of his co-workers to help me to schedule a little party at work.

This year, I wanted to do something different. We have not been away in several years and TechyDad works so hard with his day job and also with freelance projects. He needs to get away, relax, and make memories with all of us.

While we are not there right now, we will be going on a cruise for TechyDad’s birthday. I was not able to keep it a secret because I needed his help to get the time off from work. We have never been on a cruise before, so this is a big adventure for all of us. It only seems fitting to do something completely different as we both head into this next part of our lives together. Watching the boys on the slide, playing in the sand, and exploring the ship will be priceless memories.

Happy birthday TechyDad. I love you with all of my heart and am so blessed to have you in my life. Thank goodness I caught your message in that chat on that evening long ago. You are an amazing man, husband, and father. Looking forward to many more years together watching you grow older by my side.