12/11...

Today is a very special day. It is the birthday of a man I love so dearly and WISH I could be there to throw my arms around his neck! This man has been in my life since my first breath. He has loved and cared for me. He was the first man I ever loved.

My love and appreciation for him has gone even deeper since I have become a grown up--but even more since I have become a parent. The love for your child is so hard to describe. The best way is to just experience it.

Throw back...


For a man who doesn't love AT ALL to have his picture taken, I have found quiet a few here to share with you. (he is going to kill me for this next one!)

He is hard working, but NEVER missed an event for his kiddos.

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Our family has grown a lot the past few years, and he loves his sons & daughter in law like his own!

And is good to us...

And he recently (15 months ago) became Big K (aka Grandpa) to a little boy that just adores him!




I was privileged enough to have him walk me down the aisle and lift my vail.

Every time I think of my Daddy I smile. I love the man of God he is. Thank you Daddy for being who you are and loving us through it all.

This song below reminds me of my dad and myself.

I love you Dad and will always be your little girl. Hope you have a fabulous day (weekend)!

**fun fact-Daniel met my Dad for the first time 8 years ago today. We were at my parents church where I was in a Christmas play. I got up on stage and announced his birthday and insisted the whole congregation sing Happy Birthday!

And the hands go...

UP

So since our Tigers are pretty much--dominating, i've have been teaching Eli to put his hands in the air like they do in the tunnel before they come on the field (daniel claims he is just teaching him to raise his hands thats all :)).

And...........E got an early Christmas gift from Big K and DeDe. He pretty much LOVES it :)

C

Christmas Card 2010

Even though I am N.O.T. about to show you our Christmas card (you will just have to wait till you get it in the mail), I will show you a few shot from our quick photo shoot today. And it was quick because it was about 20 degrees out.







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Thanksgiving Part I

It's 10:03 am and I am just sipping on my first cup of delish coffee and decided to blog a bit...

Like I said, for Thanksgiving we headed south to be with family and friends. The week began with a playdate. It is a unique playdate and I always enjoy it when we can be there. All the mommies went to college together, and began having babies at the same time. A couple of the mommies are already on number two!

We played A LOT...




and had yummy treats!



and even took a little time to pose for pictures :)


That week I also got to see my bff's (Clare we missed you!) from high school. There aren't many people that I keep in touch with from high school except maybe a hi here or there on facebook. It is always nice to be with these girlies. We snacked, chatted and watched Andi cook for thanksgiving. I love these two :)


How did I get to have such B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L friends??


That night we (along with Daniel's side of the family) headed out to see santa.

We were ready (the first picture on here I found and just wanted to post because E man was smiling)...

and we waited in line...

and played with Mia...

But when the time came to sit in Santa's lap...we weren't terribly happy!


more to come: Thanksgiving Part II