Happy Birthday Dad!

Yesterday was my Dad's birthday so I thought I would take a second to tell him how much we love and appreciate him. My Dad is my hero. He is the hardest working, most honest man and I am so grateful for his example in my life and now in the lives of my children. He would do anything for our boys and they adore their Pop-pop. He has the best sense of humor (I say this because it is so much like mine!) No matter how old I am, I will always be a daddy's girl.

Happy Birthday Dad!!! You're the best!!!

We love you!!!

Happy Birthday Charlie!!

Today is the fifth birthday of our dear dog Charlie. (We actually remember his birthday every year. However, this picture and Owen's happy birthday song, are the extent of the festivities. We do have limits.) You can see how thrilled he is about wearing his little birthday hat! He really is a good little dog. Our boys love him and he puts up with all of their wrestling surprisingly well. The poor dog has yet to retaliate in any way. He was my favorite Mother's Day present ever. I don't know if Brad will ever be able to top this little gift. Happy Birthday Charlie!

Happy Birthday Sam!

We celebrated Sam's first birthday over the past weekend and I can't believe how fast the past year has flown by! Sam is such a blessing in our life. He is such a happy, playful, incredibly busy little boy. Here is a glimpse of the past year in the life of little Sam.

Saturday morning we took the boys to Build-a-Bear for Sam's big day. We really had a good time watching them make their "buddies." Owen made a Shrek and Sam appropiately made a monkey.

Later that night we had the fam over to see Sam attack his cake, which didn't go quite as planned. Due to our Build -A-Bear outing, the boys didn't have the best of naps that day. By the time the party started Sam was nearly ready for bed.
Poor Sam!! Once he had dinner, he started to enjoy the party a little more :) Owen did a wonderful job fufilling his big brother-opens-the-little-brothers-presents duties. He had almost as much fun as on his own birthday!!

Sam was suprisingly hesitant with his cake. He is normally an awesome eater so we expected him to really go for it. With a little help from Brad & I, he eventually dug in.

Sam loves his Pop-pop and Ge-ge!

By the time Sam had his bath, he was all partied out! He fell asleep during storytime and Owen snuggled him and kissed his head. He didn't even budge! It was one of those mom moments you live for.

Happy Birthday Sammy!! We love you & are so glad you're ours!!