Poops and Pit Stops

I hope one day that I will be able to change a dirty diaper as fast as our pit crew can change 4 tires, fill up a tank of gas and make adjustments to steering on our race cars (under 14 seconds for those who were wondering).

Today marks Hayden becoming 5 months old and 3 months since I started at Michael Waltrip Racing. My life seems to be filled with poops and pit stops and I couldn't be any happier. The last three months at Michael Waltrip Racing have been the most rewarding 3 months of my young professional career and Hayden amazes me everyday with something new.

I'm going to keep this short and list my favorite 3 things that have happened both with Hayden and my job over the last 3 months.

My favorite 3 things to happen with or because of Hayden
      - Hayden laughing... I missed the first one, but Lindsay and Kristin witnessed it and told me all about it. Luckily for me, Hayden is a fun loving baby and has laughed a thousand more times since then. I can have the roughest day in the world, but when I come home and see his laugh it makes all the other things disappear.
      - Hayden holding a ball for the first time. I think this is something that Dads get more excited about than Moms, but I was thrilled the first time I saw him pick up a round ball and move it between his hands.
      - Seeing Lindsay's parents and my parents watching us be parents. I think to myself 27 years ago, they were where Lindsay and I are now taking care of a little child. It really makes me appreciate everything my parents have done for me after having a child of my own.

My favorite 3 things to happen with or because of  MWR
      - My second day on the job I began work on an event to help raise supplies for the tornado victims of Joplin, Missouri. On my 9th day of the job we had a successful event that allowed us to send an entire semi truck of food and supplies to the Joplin area along with raising awareness for the charity Convoy of Hope who helps victims of tragedies around the country. This effort will culminate in October when Michael goes to the Joplin area and donates over 20 cars to veterans who lost their vehicles in the horrible storm. Martin will also give one lucky family a new Toyota car at the track before the Kansas race.
      - A few weeks ago, I put together a go-karting event where NAPA customers were able to race against Martin. It was the first time NAPA and MWR had ever done something like this and it was fun being the one to put it together.
      - The part I have enjoyed most about MWR is the distance from my house to the race shop that allows me to come home during lunch. It is incredible getting to see Lindsay and Hayden during the day and really makes everyday enjoyable.

 That is it for me and my update. Lindsay should be back soon updating with pictures of Hayden.