Happy Birthday Mia!

Mia is a year old! That year went so fast! What is so sad is that I have hardly seen this sweet baby at all. I think only three times. Obviously, this was one of those times!
This was another of those times... a brief stop in Utah for her great-grandfather's funeral. This is what she looked like the last time I saw her.
This was not one of those times, as this is not my picture. I stole it from Karen. Thanks, Karen.
I won't get to see this sweet girl for a few more weeks, but then I intend to have a ton of pictures of her. Happy Birthday, Mia. I love you, even though you don't know who I am!

Happy Birthday Buddy Boy

Today is my husband's birthday. I'm going to share some things I love about him. Would you like to see what he looked like a few years ago? I love this picture of him.
I love how he loves our grandkids.
I love how he plays with them.
I love how he takes me to exotic places.
I love how he pays no attention to other women.
I love his patriotism for our country.
I love his silly side.
I love his heritage.
I love his passion for swimming.
I love his devotion to his friends (we're going to dinner with this one tonight).
You're a classic, Bud. I love everything about you.
Happy Birthday, and may you be blessed with many, many more!

I Couldn't Wait

I was asked to post birthday party pictures first, but that's going to be too long of a process and I am too anxious to show you this girl.


Rest assured that Eliot's birthday pictures are on their way, along with piles of other pictures to show where I've been and what we've done over the last two weeks.
I miss you, Claire!

Maybe Someday

On the drive from Point A to point B, I got to listen to the following conversation. (the names have been changed to protect the innocent)
Jackson: what's your name?
Danny: Daniel
Jackson: What's your other name?
Danny: R
Jackson: What's Mommy's name?
Danny: Erin.
Jackson: What's her other name?
Danny: R
Jackson: what's Claire's name?
Danny: Claire.
Jackson: What's her other name?
Danny: R
Jackson: what's my name?
Danny: Jackson.
Jackson: what's my other name
Danny: W
Jackson: Aw! I want to be the same as you guys!

So sweet. Sorry no pictures to go with the post. It was sent from my iPod.

Oh, That's Why

Now I know what was making Danny sad! It's because I totally spaced out his anniversary post!

Happy Anniversary, last Friday.

I hope you had a wonderful day and that you're still in love with each other- even more than the day you were married!

Tears of a Clown

I spent the afternoon sorting through a huge shopping bag full of photos mostly of my kids from the 80's and 90's. I was so happy to see those kids again!
I came across one that just melted my heart. Here's my youngest. I'm on my way to see him in a couple of days.

Aw, cheer up Charlie Danny. I wonder what made him so sad. Sweet boy.