Brian’s 37!!

So if I recall correctly Brian was about 27 when we met and these past 10 years have just flown by with fun, adventure and experiences I wouldn’t trade for anything!!  I always feel bad that when his birthday comes around I fail to make as big of a deal as I do with the kids.  No banner, no birthday cereal, and no party.  Not sure Brian would even want any of that but part of me feels his birthday should have all the bells and whistles considering without him we wouldn’t need to celebrate our kids birthdays.

Any how we did have a quiet celebration and I think it is probably what Brian prefers.  Of course the kids had created homemade cards and picked out a new Nerf gun for him and smothered him with hugs and kisses.  I did what I know Brian likes, a big hearty dinner of Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy with Pineapple upside down cake for dessert.

Don’t have the room or words to express my gratitude for Brian’s hard work, love and support, dedication to being a good dad and for just being the man he is.  I have been blessed by his humor, intelligence and love more than I can express.

I love you Brian and I’m excited to celebrate your birthday many years to come!!

Fourth and Final

So being this is most likely my last pregnancy I decided to capture my body in this temporary state!!  Miranda did a wonderful job capturing my swollen belly.

And of course this is everyone’s favorite!!

So excited to meet this little one in only a few short weeks!!

Layla’s 6!!

Time sure does fly fast and 6 years has come quicker than I could have even imagined!!  One day I’m holding a tiny little baby and the next I’m arguing with a child about what dress they can or can’t wear to school!!

For a party this year we agreed that a princess party would be good since the years Layla wants to be a princess a probably numbered.  We stumbled across Bears, Buddies and Toys which has a great set up and booked a small party.  We agreed 6 friends and cousins/ sister would be fun.  So thankful one of dads came with his amazing camera skills and captured a bunch of fun moments!!

Dress up, make up, freeze dance, hot potato, building a stuffed animal, treasure hunt, stories and cake!!

Needless to say Layla had a wonderful time, her and Paige have decided that this is where their birthday parties will be from now on!  We’ll see how long this lasts!!

Here’s to many more years and parties!!

The McRib

So Brian and I had been watching these commercials for the McRib at McDonald’s, thinking they look pretty terrible, but we know so many people who love them so we decided we must at least give it a try before the ‘limited time’ ends.

Was a little nervous about trying it so we got a back up meal just in case….

back up…

Here we are trying it…

The results: neither of us were impressed.  Brian was able to finish his but I couldn’t get it all down.  Glad we tried but we will not be jumping up and down the next time the ‘limited time’ comes back around.