Happy Birthday MOM!

Today I would like to say Happy Birthday to a wonderful woman, MY MOM! Thank you Mom for everything you do. I wouldn't make it without you! I love you!

You are always there for me when I need you. If its for a laugh, a shoulder to cry on, advice or a babysitter. I very seldom go a day with talking to you even if its just to say HI.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! I LOVE YOU!

Happy Birthday Princess!

Today my little princess turns five! WOW five years already. She is growing up SO fast. She is the baby of the family so it makes me a little sad that she is getting so big. But at the same time I am glad. The older she gets the more Mommy/Daughter stuff we get to do together.

This weekend we had a very special Mommy/Daughter trip. My princess has been wanting to get her ears pierced for a while now but was a little nervous about it hurting really bad. But she was getting frustrated because we couldn't find any clip on earring and the sticker ones always fell off. Well this Saturday we finally took the plunge. She got her ears pierced.

I could tell she was a little nervous. Well really nervous. (She looked like she was about to throw up.) I was prepared for the crying. We had her favorite teddy bear, Susy and I was holding her hand. Then the count down. One. Two. Three. Yeah pierced ears. She didn't cray at all. She barely even flinched. I was so proud. A small crowd had gathered around and they all started cheering when she didn't cry. She just got this HUGE smile on her face.

Well now my little girl is one step closer to being grown up. She still has a way to go but is one step closer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCESS! I LOVE YOU!

HAPPY 80th Buddy!

Yesterday Rachel and I went to visit my grandfather, Buddy, to wish him a HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY! Yes, 80th. WOW! It got me thinking about how much he has seen in his lifetime. I was talking about all the activities and toys my kids have and Buddy said they had nothing like that when he was growing up in the depression. He was born February 17, 1929. He has seen the invention of many things such as TVs and computers. He experienced the Great Depression, WW II, and saw a man walk on the moon. His first car was a 1929 "A" model Ford and loved to listen to "Amos and Andy." He served his country in the US Army. Gas was 19.9 cents. Stamps were 3 cents and a movie was 9 cents. He has seen the world but still lives in the same town he was born in. He has been married to the same woman for almost 56 years! He has 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

My grandfather is a wonderful man who I love very much. I am so thankful my children are able to spend time with and get to know their Great-Grandfather. I want to wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and MANY MORE! I love you Buddy!