December Birthdays and Birthday Wishes coming true!

December 1st was Brooke's 17th Birthday. Brooke is Matt's sister's daughter. Madelyn wishes she lived closer to Brooke so she could play with her all the time! We hope you had a special day even with all the craziness that is happening at your home.

December 2nd is Preston's 3rd Birthday. Preston is my brother's son. He is the smartest kid we know. Just ask him what the state capital is of any state and he can tell you. Happy Birthday Preston. We love seeing you grow!



Matt's Birthday is December 5th. He has two more years left before he hits the big 4-0. The scary part is that I am right behind him.



The boys can't get enough of their Dad and he can't get enough of them. They love to fish, thrown the football, play catch, watch sports and spend time with their Dad. Matt rings the doorbell when he gets home from work and they all go running to the door like little puppies.
Madelyn's love of her life is her Dad. She was destined to be the only girl in the family and to be spoiled by her daddy. Hence the reason that she still doesn't sleep in her own bed.
Those of you that know Matt know how much of an animal lover he is and how much I'm not. When we were first married our cat Jackson ate my nylons. The nylons twisted around his intestine so bad that they had to cut half his intestines. Matt loved that cat so much that he went over to the hospital everyday to feed him through a tiny syringe. I would have put him down, but not Matt. We had that crazy cat for many years. Next came a golden retriever named Brutus. Brutus had way to much energy for a pregnant mom with two tiny boys. I wasn't sad one bit that Thanksgiving day 5 years ago that Brutus ran away. I swore after that I would never have a pet again. Well, I guess I have given in. Matt and the kids dream have come true. Happy Birthday, Matt. I hope this is the best birthday ever! The puppy won't be ready until Christmas. The kids have a countdown on the Christmas Advent Calender until it's time. I hope this is a Christmas that the kids and Matt will always remember. And if they forget...I will be sure to remind them! The puppy is a King Charles Cavalier and I am sure there will by many more stories to come.

Last but not least, Little Miles is turning ONE on December 30th. Miles is my brother's son. I can't believe it's been a year since you were in the hospital in your big ol' christmas stocking! You will always share your birthday month with your brother and your favorite uncle Matt! Miles, thanks for going to see Twilight with me! Your the best...even though I didn't care for the movie or Edward!