If you build it....

Just finished watching Field of Dreams. Like other guys this is probably my 50th time watching the movie. The last 10 min of the movie are gripping. "If you build it he will come". Ray watches as his father walk's toward him and the two play catch....the baseball field gave Ray a chance to mend things with his father. It got me thinking...would I build a baseball field to have one last moment with my father? My father's been gone 3 years now. In his final moments I found solace in his words but the 36 years before that were wasted. Since that moment I have vowed not to waste the time I have with my children. Not one hug is wasted nor a kiss denied. In them I see the best of me..and the worst. But in the end I love my kids. No one can make me laugh the way they do. So would I create a baseball field for one moment with my dad? Yep...and just like Ray I would ask him if we could play catch.....

Bill Avila

My Wife...Her Birthday

We met after being setup on date from some of our dearest friends. It was after our first date that I knew she was "the one". We've been married for 16 years now. We have 6 children and at times life seems to get away from us. But in those fine moments where we actually talk I find solace in the simple things that make my wife and I laugh. Sept 5th is her birthday and to be honest it's getting hard to top the previous years birthday idea's. This year she's spending three days away from the chaos of life. It's well deserved. She's a full time mom...an incredible mom at that. Most people could only imagine the turmoil that accompanies waking up 6 kids. She's also my wife and best friend. So to my wife....Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your surprise :)

Bill Avila
The Hispanic Crusader

Week 9 Workout

Another week down. For some reason my quads are on this fire week! When Friday rolled around I looked at the board to notice we were doing 100 step ups on each leg...ohhhh...the agony.... :) Eating 5 times a day seems to be working well. I'm incorporating a lot of fruit and veggies. I'm looking forward to my next body comp. I think it's another 3 weeks before that happens.