Happy Birthday Little Buddy

To say I love this little guy would be an understatement. On July 6, 2005 my family became complete.  I didn't know it then, but I'd been blessed with the sweetest, kindest, sensitive, and most of all hilarious little boys in the whole world. He cracks me up on a daily basis and he gives the best hugs.  He has loved snuggling ever since he was a baby. Now that he's turning 7 I hope that doesn't change. So, Happy Birthday Brandon!!! Now lets take a look at how much you've grown.    

Thanks for being such and awesome kid and remember you'll always be my baby no matter what!!

Happy Birthday Little Lady

On July 1, 2003 Shelby made me a Mommy and I thank her for that special gift.This girl has grown up so much over the years and is quite the little lady. She'll never know just how much she means to mean and just how special she is to me, but I'll keep reminding her anyway.  I loved her before she was born and have had trouble sharing her ever since. So, Happy 9th Birthday Shelby. Now let's take a little trip down memory lane. 

 

My little girl was precious from the start and will always be my baby no matter what. (sniff, sniff)

The loves of my life.

I'm so fortunate to have such a special and loving little family. John and the kids are definately the loves of my life. Special thanks to John's brother for these wonderful photos.

I'm so glad John and I still have so much fun together. Laughing WITH him is the best.

Made in China

This post involves the inquisitive nature of my very intelligent 8 year-old and it's something I never would have considered in my own childhood.

A couple days ago Shelby came to me holding a small map that came with her American Girl doll for Christmas.

She looked at me with her eyebrowns dipped down and said "Does Santa have a workshop in China?"

I was a bit perplexed and she said, "See...right here, it says 'Made in China'."

Yes, it very well did say "Made in China" and it's a good thing I'm a quick thinker, because I took that map right out of her hand and brought it to eye level. "You're right, it does say 'Made in China'. Of my gosh, you must be right. I bet Santa has a workshop there so he can pick up more toys, because he can't fit everything on the sleigh coming from the Northpole."

We then discussed maybe he has even more workshops around the world and she ran off to check out more toys in her room.

Being a parent does have some interesting challenges and some I would have never even dreamt of.

I love Shelby for so many reasons and love that she make me smile and laugh while she's figuring this world out.