Ryan's modeling stint

Ryan had a photo shoot last week for a local baby store called Greenbell. He was more than cooperative- he was hamming it up!

There were many costume changes, about 10 in all. Some were more attractive than others, and there were many props used- highchair, stroller, potty, toys.

It was a great success, and even after an hour and a half, he was trying to smile for me- regardless of the fact that he was about to pass out from exhaustion. The photographer was nice- I hope he calls us back! We've started his college fund with his initial earnings.

I've seen some friends' kids pics around the store- if any of Ryan's turn up, I'm going to go back and get some pics of the pics!

This was a fun experience that I doubt we'd ever have in the U.S....or maybe so? After all, he IS pretty stinkin' cute, huh?!?

Six great years and counting!

Dear Mike,
This picture always brings a smile to my face, and reminds me of why I love you so much- you are fun! :)


Happy Anniversary, babe! I love you!
T.

Happy Mother's Day!

To each and every MOTHER out there.......Happy Mother's Day!

I am blessed to be mother to three wonderful children who have helped to make me the person I am today.
I love you, Catherine, JohnThomas and Ryan!


And- I am blessed to have the best Mom on Earth- Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Four-Oh

Mike has reached a significant milestone in life...the big...

Four-Oh.

Or, as I like to say, the big Four, OH MY GOD, you're 40??

Hehe- gets his goat every single time! :)

We'll celebrate with the traditional chocolate-on-chocolate birthday cake (with sprinkles of course!), and a rousing round of the birthday song on Saturday, when he MIGHT get a few hours off work.

Mike swears he's still 29...I tell you, if I didn't know better, I'd say he can (almost) pass for it! He looks great for his age, and has a young-at-heart attitude to go with it!

The kids and I made a giant card for him that lists our 40 favorite things about Daddy:

1. His cuddles
2. His monkey arms
3. The way he smells
4. The hair in his nose
5. His new watch
6. The color of his eyes- they sparkle
7. His egg sandwiches
8. His hugs and kisses
9. His snoring
10. His muscles
11. His waffles
12. His hairy toes
13. When he hangs us upside down
14. When he takes us on bike rides
15. His nice teeth
16. When he tickles us
17. When we go swimming together
18. When he "moooooo"s
19. His lips
20. His stinky 'ole socks
21. He listens to us
22. When he gives us baths
23. That he loves us
24. He works hard
25. His hair
26. His favorite color is red
27. His has good manners
28. He exercises
29. His big feet
30. I do NOT like when he's frustrated with me
31. When he explains things to us
32. He reads us stories at night
33. He tell us "Spot the dog" stories
34. He can fix anything
35. He always burns the meat when he grills
36. He takes us on trips around the world
37. The color of his blue work shirt with the white horse on it (Mustang shirt)
38. He takes me to his haircuts and I get candies
39. He let me drive his big red truck when I was 2
40. When he throws me in the air at the pool and I do an action in the air

Happy Birthday, Daddy and Hubby.

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH......even if you ARE old.

xoxox

WANTED

WANTED:

My sanity

DESCRIPTION:

Calm, cool and collected.

REWARD:

$1,000,000

NOTE:

Hard to find. Maybe impossible. Thus, the high reward.

I swear, if one more person in our family gets sick, I'm gonna go bonkers. Well, let's face it, I've already gone bonkers. We have had one illness or another in our home for 5 weeks and counting.

Enough already.

Someone, please help me! Help me find my sanity!