My brother

Ok, if you're reading this post and you actually know me pretty well, you know that I don't have a true biological brother. Although, you probably do know that I have one of the best friends in the world that I call my brother.

The dude I'm talking about is Matthew Bayliff. A little info on Matthew A Bayliff: He's one of the best golfers that I know personally, the hardest working/driven person I know, VERY organized to a point of OCD, would do anything for anyone, loves Jesus and it shows, awesome friend, very compassionate, intelligent, motivated,......you get the point!!!

Matthew and I have been brothers since we were three years old. We've lived right behind each other pretty much all of our adolescent lives. We used to get into everything and anything growing up. One time in perticular we found some spray paint in the woods and decided it would be a good idea to paint something on our neighbor's barn....the only bad thing was that we painted our names "Kevin and Matthew"......we were the only two in the neighborhood.

Even though we did some pretty stupid things growing up, we also did some really fun stuff for example: sliding down hills on pieces of cardboard, playing backyard football/baseball/basketball, building forts in the woods, playing in the creek, and staying outside ALL day long!

How many people can call themselves "blood brothers" and actually mean it? Yes, we actually cut our hands, smeared the blood, and shook on it....I think we might have spit too! I wouldn't really recommend that in today's society, but it was pretty safe then....not to mention we thought it was really cool!

God has blessed me with many things in my life, but there is one thing among those that I'm especially thankful for, and that is Matthew. He really is the best friend that many people will never have in life....and I really don't care if you're reading this and think I'm sounding GAY! I love this dude, and would do anything for him, mainly bc I know he would do the same for me, and if you don't have someone like that in your life I hate it for you.

We have experienced the best in life, marrying our college sweeties, and the worst in life; the passing of his mom (my second mom). No matter the circumstance, we became better men through it all. I'm not exactly sure what made me start to write this post. I guess it's the spirit of Thanksgiving hitting me, but I do know that I'm forever thankful for this guy, and for God allowing me to be a part of his life.

Matthew- If you're reading I just want to say thank you for being such a good friend, and I can honestly say that I'm a better man just for knowing you and walking through life with ya.

Love ya bro.

-Kevin

The week to come, and some random thoughts

Ok I'm a pretty busy guy these days, but praise God after this week I get a BREAK!!! I can't even begin to tell you how much I am looking forward to doing absolutely nothing for an entire week!

I say that I won't be doing anything, but the truth is I will be living it up with my family in Easley, and enjoying some R & R on the golf course!

First, I have to get through this week. Here's a taste of my week to come:
-Parent/Teacher conferences pretty much everyday this week until 6pm
-Have to plan for two Sub days next week, bc I won't be at school!
-Get to hang out with my bride in Chuck Town tuesday night....then drive back:-)
-Friday we leave for Easley
-Saturday going to a good friend's wedding.

I'll end with some random thoughts and expectations:

-Today was awesome!
-Great worship this morning at the Rock....it's such a blessing and honor being on stage with such amazing people!
-I'm watching Shrek for the 234237784795837498573945 time right now!
-My wife is the freakin bomb!
-I want a new tat SOOOOOO bad!!!! Still doing research on what i want though.
-I'm ready for it to get cold and stay cold...this back and forth weather is killing me!
-My mom is such an amazing woman, and I thank God for her daily.
-Pops is pretty awesome too ;-)
-I'm 26 and still in shape....help me stay focused Lord so I don't become a fatty!
-Still shaving my head, but not my face....I'm in the between phase of nasty beard and sweetness.
-I finally have someone in the house that shares my love for milk....choc milk too!.....Daddy's girl!
-I'm blessed beyond belief.

nite

-klock

Random Thurs thoughts

-being a 4th grade teacher is TOUGH!
-It's hard to have much more of a life if you are an elementary school teacher.
-I miss my boy Bay Bay...........enjoyed the weekend dude!
-I love leading worship.
-working on becoming a better leader all around.
-I'm 26 and still not exactly sure what I want to do with my life.
-I've REALLY missed the gym lately.
-I did some squats the other day for the first time in a long time.......still feels like someone kicked me in the tail!
-just in case you're wondering.....a 2-year old can destroy a house in less than an hour.
-I'm the father of a freakin 2-year old...geez!
-I'm jealous of my bro-in-law's new tat.
-I really want to get another tat now.....would love to get the pic of Saul's conversion on my arm!!!
-Did I mention that being a 4th grade teacher is hard???
-REALLY looking forward to the summer this year!
-Gonna get information on starting my masters SOON.
-My dream is to sing for a living....dream.....
-I wish I had some sunflower seeds right now.
-This weekend=daddy and Gray 24/7......mommy out of town.
-Pray for my mama tomorrow....she's having some tests run and has to be put asleep in order to have them done...... Ilove my mama!
-Going to bed now.
-Thank you Jesus for the ability to sleep!

I'm out

-klock

yo yo

-Today was a great day.
-I actually found time to workout when i got home today!
-Since I haven't been working out lately I've lost ten lbs.....of muscle!!!!!
-Fixing to start running....a lot.
-I LOVE coming home to my wife and daughter everyday.
-70% of the time school lunch is awesome!
-The best thing about teaching this year is my class......they are some really great kids.....really smart too!
-Last note before bed- I Rock is awesome....I LOVE my church!

i'm out

-klock

I'm back

Sorry it's been so long peeps. I've been SUPER busy with this teaching thing!

-This weekend was awesome. I actually got a chance to relax for a change and spend some time with my two favorite people in the world.....G and Han.

-went and saw Paranormal Activity on Saturday.....it was AWESOME!

-Gonna start back hittin the weights hard this week. I've been slack for too long!

-My little girl is turning 2 tomorrow and I can't believe it. She is growing up way too fast.

-I was worried all week that i wasn't going to be able to sing today, but God is WAY bigger than my worries and He came through for me....church was amazing.

-If you live in Conway and you don't have a church....GO TO THE ROCK, Frank Theaters 9 and 10:30 Sundays.

-This morning made me realize that I don't do enough for my wife. She is truly amazing, and is by far the best thing, next to Jesus of course, that has ever happened to me!

-She is also an incredible mom!

-Report cards go out tomorrow.....pray that I don't have any parents that want to kill me bc of their child's grades!

-Most people got an extra hour of sleep last night....not I. I went to bed thinking that my phone was going to automatically reset itself, but it didn't. I went to bed around 2am and ended up getting to church at 5 instead of 6am. It sucked getting only three hours of sleep, but some people were blessed by my stupidity so it's all good (with the help of Tim Williams I got everything set up early).

-Missed my pal Ben this am. He's a HUGE help with set up and teardown.....thanks Ben for all you do!

-Are we not all SO FREAKIN BLESSED????

I'm out

-klock

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COME ON!!!

26 and still getting random zits......will it ever end?