Chapter 3 - New member of TEAM MCCROPP

What an amazing 5 years I have had. Here I am with three of the most amazing gifts a guy could ever receive. Erin, Evan and Ava.

The preface of the book started as most know in a different life with me going out on my own and starting all over. It was the biggest decision of my life to start all over and let the past go but as it turns out, the most amazing thing I have ever done.

Chapter 1 is Erin entering my life and the passing of my Grandma all within 2 weeks. I honestly believe that my Grandma sent Erin to be with me since Grandma would not be here any longer. Erin was there for me right from day one and I knew that she was that special part of life that I was missing right from the first date (an epic date that we call "the date to end all dates").

Chapter 2 was the birth of Evan which was probably the biggest shocker in my life. Erin and I still joke about my reaction to her news that we would be having a baby together. After being told probably about 50 times that I would most likely never have children, you can see why I would be shocked by this news. The biggest gift in my life to say the least. Every day with Erin and Evan has been an amazing learning experience that has truly changed me for the better.

Chapter 3 is the birth of Ava. What can I say about Ava? It was an awesome experience with a few scary parts but everything works out it seems for Erin and I. Having both a boy and a girl is going to be so special for me and I know it will keep me growing as a person. I will get to experience both sides of growing up through their eyes. Having a girl is a bit scary to me as I know what to do with Evan but I am now charting in unfamiliar waters with Ava so it should be interesting to say the least.

Erin – I truly believe in all of my heart that you are the only person in the world that could have given me these two amazing gifts of life. I love you more and more with each passing day.

Evan and Ava - I hope that I can be the best father in the world to the both of you and hope that you allow me to grow with you as we go through life together. My love for the both of you only grows more and more with each day that we are together.

What an amazing 5 year and I can not wait for the next 50+