Happy Birthday Luanne!

Sending special birthday wishes to Bev who I've called Luanne for as long as I can remember. There's no reason why - it's not her middle name, I just like it. I'm sure she loves it! ;)

Hoping you've had the bestest day ever, Luanne!

If you haven't already, stop by Crockett's Corner and catch up with her!

It's 1 11 11....

and that means one thing to me! It's Jonathan's birthday....all day long! We're hoping for the best birthday ever for you, Jon...may all your wishes come true! I can't wait to see you this weekend! ;)

Fifteen!

Happy Birthday Jacob! The baby is 15 today. In 9 short months he'll be able to get his driving permit...please say it isn't so! Hope you have the bestest day ever! Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Jim!

Today's your special day...your day to celebrate and look forward to another year! We hope that you're day is extra special and all of your wishes come true! ;)

Her special day!

So hard to believe she's 20! But I love the person she's grown into. I'd like to think I'm her biggest fan, but that would be selfish. She touches so many people! To see her at work with all the little kids so excited to talk to Miss Julie - well...she's making a difference! And isn't that what it's all about? So, I'll settle for just being the president of her fan club! ;) She has so much to look forward to but in the meantime, I think she's doing just fine at finding her way and making things count! Her way!

She's not this little girl anymore...

She's this little girl!

Happy Birthday Bugs!

All day long

Today is my birthday! Can I just tell you that it has rained ALL day...no joke...like need an ark rain! White knuckles driving home rain! But, it's still my birthday and I love that! I love forgetting for a few minutes and then remembering...oh yeah, today's my birthday! :)

There's been so many wishes...people that I haven't heard from in waaaay too long...people I talk to every day...friends and family and friends that are practically family! And it's times like these that make me feel like I matter! Ha!

So, every Thursday night (well not every..but darn close to EVERY) we go to this local place...The Broad Axe! We like it there...it's a little like Cheers...where everybody knows your name. Well not quite, but you get the point. And it's Thursday, right? So, that's where we were. Dinner and drinks with Duffy and Julie...chats over the phone with Jon and Jake..my day is complete!

And yep, this is my last year to be 30 something. And don't think I'm not going to hold on tight and enjoy it! Because I am...and when it's next year at this time and I'm writing about being the big four oh...well that'll be ok too, but until then...I'm going to live it up...my way. ;) I can promise you this...when I say goodbye to the 30's I'm gonna say, now that was fun!

(not sure why it's sooo blurry...but it's the official b-day pic with Duffy!)

So on this very rainy night (I can hear it hitting the roof as I type and honestly, it's one of my most favorite sounds to hear when I'm laying quiet in bed) I say bring it on! I'm ready! Let the party begin....

A little celebrating!

We celebrated Mom's BIG birthday this weekend. All of the kids and us...it was nice to have everyone together!

I love these pictures of the kids with Mom...they so capture their personalities!

Julie's the loving one...always happy to see you!

Jon's the little man! OK....so he's not so little anymore! But he is to me! :)

And if you know Jake, you can only imagine what he's saying!

The weather was beautiful! A little warm for this early in the season but we'll take it! Mom even got to spend a little time with her grand dogs! :)

Speaking of which...is this a face only a 'mom' can love?! I think not...I think he's ADORABLE!

Happy Birthday Mom!

It's a very special day! It's not just any birthday....it's a very monumental birthday! ;) (I didn't say how old you are!) We love you and hope you have a spectacular day!

Happy Birthday Mom!

It's your special day...all day long. We hope you enjoy every minute of it!

Happy Birthday Jeff!

We hope you have a great day...all day long! Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Linda

We're wishing you a very happy birthday! Sorry there's a blizzard on your special day but hope you have a good day anyway! =) EnJoY!

Christmas in January, a goal and a birthday!

Duffy's Mom, Dad and Grandma visited this weekend to celebrate Christmas. We had a great time catching up and enjoying lots of good food. From the looks of the fridge it was too much food! ha!

So, Merry Christmas one last time...at least for this winter.

The boys played one of their last games of the season tonight. They lost 2 -1 but that one goal, oh how sweet it was! It was compliments of this little man! Good job Jake!

And a very special Happy Birthday to Miss Kayden! She was one on Friday and I'm sure celebrated all weekend long! Isn't she the cutest?! I know Luanne thinks so too! Right Gigi?

He's 18 today!

I know time goes fast but to think that Jonathan is really 18 today is almost unbelievable! I remember so well the Saturday morning he was born. It was a cold crisp day and I hurried to the hospital to meet him. I sat holding him and staring at him. He was so little! Well not anymore! He's gown into a kid that loves to play ice hockey, loves his Cowboys (that makes me sad ha!), doesn't shy away from a conversation and has dreams to last a lifetime.

Jon, we're hoping you have the happiest day. We love you and want the best for you!

Happy Birthday Holly!

Enjoy!

Celebrate Jenn!

It's your birthday all day long! Enjoy and have a great day! Hold on to those 30's! ;)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today's Daddy's birthday and we're wishing him the happiest of days! May you have many, many more!

(P.S. - I'm sorry you don't get the entire month! ha!)

He's fourteen today!

Jacob is 14 today! In some ways he seems older and in others I don't know where the time has gone. He's a thoughtful kid and can always make you smile! He's naturally funny and outgoing and I couldn't be prouder to be his Godmother!

So Jacob, we're wishing you the happiest of birthdays! You deserve nothing less than everything! We LOVE you! Enjoy your day!

“You’re not 40, you’re eighteen with 22 years experience.”

Today we're celebrating....Duffy's 40! Life begins at 40, right? So, here's to another 40 years of water skiing,

another 40 years of snow skiing,

of golf,

another 40 years of great cigars and even better beverages!

But most importantly, here's to another 40 years of good health, good times and happiness Duffy!

It's Duffy's birthday week!

It's not just any ordinary birthday either...Duffy's turning the big four-oh! Tonight we met up with the Jenn, Jim and the kids at Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Let the celebrating begin....

It's a special day!

Today we're celebrating 2 very special birthdays!

Still spunky and on the go go go Grandma is celebrating her 90th!

AND a very HaPpY BiRtHdAy to Jeremy! We hope you have the best birthday ever!

Special birthday wishes to two very special people!