I took this picture of Patrick yesterday.  As I looked at it - I realized how grown up he has gotten!  He doesn't even have his 'little boy' face anymore.  He is a young man!  I am not quite sure how I feel about that!  I am so proud of the young man he is becoming!  I just wish it didn't happen so fast.  It seems like just yesterday he was a pudgy little guy up for anything!!  I need to remember to cherish each day.  They pass so quickly!!  Love ya Patrick!  :)

Happy Birthday Logan!!!

I can't believe you are four years old!!!  Time does fly!!  We hope you have a SUPER day!!  I wish we could be there to celebrate with you!!!  Have fun!!

Love you!

Happy Birthday Brenna!!!!

I cannot believe my baby is SIX YEARS OLD today!!  Time has flown by!  Brenna, you are such a joy!!  You have brought so much fun into our family!!  I am so glad you are our little Princess!!  I hope you have a super day!!!  We love you so much!!!

Happy Birthday Aaron!!!

  We hope you have a super day!!!!  

Love ya!

Thanksgiving!!!

I can't believe it is almost Thanksgiving!!  I am constantly amazed at how quickly time flies!!  I have many favorite times of year and this is one of them!!  I have many happy memories of past Thanksgiving - dinner with family and friends.  My Mom always had room for one more plate!!  She is an amazing hostess!

I have many things to be thankful for this year.  We are all healthy!  I am married to a wonderful man who treats me so well.  I have three lively and entertaining (most of the time) children!!  I am so proud of our kids!  I am blessed with fabulous parents and parents-in-law!  I have three sisters - we are all as different as can be!!  I have great friends who are always there to listen or make me laugh!  I have great step-children and in-laws and grandsons!!!  The future is bright!

I live in the greatest land in all the world.  We just had an election where we, as a nation, made history.  I look forward to supporting our new President.   We all have the right to voice our opinion without fear of the government - all while our neighbor may be voicing the exact opposite opinion!  It is great to be American.

We live in the land of plenty.  I do not worry about feeding my children.  I do not fear for their safety while they are at school.  I know that our nation has many problems and each of us have our very own set of problems but overall we are so blessed.  We have much to be thankful for!!