Happy 3rd Birthday, Grace

Tomorrow (01/07) you turn THREE years old!!!!  I cannot believe it!  You truly continue to complete our family and bring us so much love and joy! You are the most beautiful baby girl and we all adore you so much!!!  I love you, Grace Elizabeth to the moon and back!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Grace

Better late than never....  my blog is acting funny and takes a bit more effort to post.  

Anyways, on January 7th, our darling daughter turned two years old!  She is the greatest gift to our family!  She is loving, joyful and brings out everyone's softer side!  I am still pinching myself over this little girl after two years!  I always wanted you!  God delivered you at the most perfect time!  Happy 2nd Birthday, Grace Elizabeth!  We simply adore you!

Happy 5th Birthday, Grant!!

You know the drill… On your birthday morning you wake up to presents, balloons, and cinnamon rolls in the kitchen. The morning starts extra early. Everyone is super excited to celebrate Grant!!!! 

You opened a bow and arrow, Minecraft Legos, and Star Wars Play-dough!  Everything you asked for.

You squeal with delight and jump up-and-down with every present you open....Because you're that type a kid… Full of life, love, enthusiasm and gratitude.

Your classmates celebrated your birthday with you yesterday at school. You got to wear a birthday crown, you received a special pencil and you were able to pass out teenage mutant ninja turtle fruit snacks to all your classmates. How exciting for Grant.

We often say Grant is the MVP of our family. He truly is the nicest kid with the biggest heart. He is a giver not a taker. He is a problem solver. If someone's upset, he will find a solution right away. Even if that means sacrificing something he loves to make somebody else happy. He's quick to forgive, and he's always ready to be a playmate and always goes with the flow!

This is his best friend and cousin Freddie!  These to play so well together and they are so compatible. They have play dates every week for hours and you don't ever hear them make a peep, or get into a tiff, they are Best Buds!  And Legos are their jam!

And we had a birthday party celebration today at McDonald's. We couldn't think of a better place than McDonald's Playland to celebrate his fifth birthday. He invited his preschool friends over to help celebrate. Happy meals, cupcakes, and a playland made for some happy children.  So simple yet so awesome....

And dad made a guest appearance. The look on Grant's face says it all...

And we ended the day with our family over for Papa John's pizza, cake and black raspberry chip ice cream. All of your favorites. 

We love you, buddy. You make us so proud. And I thank God for the greatest five years of raising you. What a blessing. I love you, Grant!

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

happy 38th birthday, JUSTIN!

Happy birthday to my better half!  We are so lucky to have such a supportive, dedicated, hard-working, strong, faithful and loving man in our lives!  You serve as a role model to our children, and as your wife, I am inspired by your unwavering integrity.  Happy birthday, JUSTIN!  I couldn't imagine raising four kids with anyone else!

The three January birthdays in our family.  JUSTIN, Jack and Grace!

 

 

Happy birthday, Mimi!

We had such a great time celebrating my moms birthday this evening. 

She's such a special lady that does so much for all of us it's nice to shower her with love.

Happy 62nd birthday, Mimi!  We love you!

Grant's Superhero Party.....

Best. Birthday Party. Ever.

Nearly 70 degrees on a winter's day in February.

What a delightful surprise!

An OUTDOOR party in February!?!

Still beaming!

And to top it off we had real life SUPERHEROS 

come wish Grant a Happy 4th Birthday!

What a great event!