Happy Birthday, Dad!

I know it's a little late in the day, but
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!

The man who taught me how to make lists, help others, wake up early, clean my room, have fun, and most of all, how to be genuine. You are my favorite father...plus my only.

A quote I recently read in a book all about dads (from another person whose life you have touched) said, "Anyone can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad." That about sums it up for me. I feel so blessed that I have a dad that loves me. And that I have never had to question it. I have always known that I was loved and valued. I hope that you know that I love, value, and appreciate you as well. You are a hole in one!

Happy Birthday Niecey Poo!

Two years ago tomorrow, December 20, something wonderful happened--my sister had a baby! I always knew it would be fun to be an auntie, but I had NO IDEA how MUCH fun it would be! I am totally in love with my Judy-bug! Here are some of my favorite pictures of my favorite niecey-poo!

Here begins the rollercoaster! Your mommy was super brave on your birthday! So was your daddy. You're blessed to have such wonderful parents that love you more than anything.

The first time I saw you! I couldn't wait! I still owe you a spankin' for taking so long and for giving your mom such a hard time!

The first time I got to hold you. I was smitten! (And I still am.)

Last year's birthday...This year, easy on the frosting!!

Look at those eyes! So full of life!

What's not to love?

You make me LAUGH when I see your, uh, creative side!


Blah, blah, blah...I love when we chit-chat, and I can't believe how much your vocabulary increases every time I see you!

You are so brave and always try new things--even if auntie thinks you shouldn't! (Be careful :0

Hollywood!

Always the fashionista! I love your shoe fetish and the way you boss everyone around with what to wear and what to dress you in!