I challenged my mom at every turn. I remember arguing with her about wanting to be home all summer my junior year in high school, but she kept encouraging me to do this exchange program in Germany. I had a few friends going, but wasn’t sold on it at the time. I did it, and it ended up changing my life. Not only did we have an epic time indulging in the European lifestyle at 17 years old (Prost!!), but I realized that exploring the world and other cultures just fascinated me. I ended up traveling as often as I could afford for the next 10 years. I took 1/2 a year off in college, both sophomore and junior year - interning on the east coast and then studying abroad in Spain. After graduating college, Lauren and I went full bucket list for a solid 5 years. I am still as fascinated as ever. Well Mom, you were right. Thank you for one of the billion ways you’ve shaped and continue to shape the man that I am. #mommaknowsbest As for my wife, after we got home from an awesome weekend with friends and family, cards exchanged and celebration over, Kai wrote her a random note all on his own and it said "you light up mi life". Then Skylar scribbled a bunch of lines on a paper and we asked what it said. She said "it says" and then sung "why don't you just meet me in the middle!" You are our everything momma. Thank you for giving us these incredible gifts we call children. We are so lucky. Happy Mother's Day moms. #mothersday #postpartypost #stillcelebrating