In case you haven’t seen or heard…

My wife and I just made our very first contribution to the population of the planet with our brand new baby girl, Sofia!

Yup, she is a New Year’s Day baby, born during the 49ers game, specifically during that fake field goal for a TouchDown play. (Yes, I’m a bit of a 49ers fan).

8 lbs 10 oz, 22″

Whereas the socio-economic-political status of this world seems quite uncertain; one thing IS certain: the unconditional love that we have for her.

What a total game changer! Whatever thoughts, ideas, preconceptions and feelings I had about what it means to be father…I can pretty much discard.

Something quite special happens at birth. I can’t explain it. Let’s be clear, I’m not one prone to being sentimental about things. But let’s just say, I didn’t quite bawl like a little child being denied his favorite treat, but my eyes did leak a bit.

This year, 2012, is not only shaping up to be a good year, but it’s the absolute best in my personal history book.

I wish you all the best this year! A year of change for the better! A year of turn-around from uncertainty, and a future of unsurpassed clarity!