I am the lucky father of 3 beautiful children, Piper (6), Silas (3), and Greenlee (3).  Piper was born on December 4, 2006.  Silas and Greenlee are twins and were born May 11, 2010.  When Piper was born my resolve was solidified to finish graduate school and exemplify the concept of being able to do whatever you want with your passions in life.  She is the primary driver for my desire to fulfill all my ambitions in life.  What weight do hollow words carry over that of example?  Greenlee and Silas were born just following completion of my second semester at the University of Notre Dame.  Graduate school is a challenging endeavor when going it alone; to succeed with a wife and 3 children is a source of continual pride and satisfaction.