Happy Birthday to Mark!!

Today is Mark's 28th birthday!! The day started out with the kids curling up in his lap for good morning hugs and kisses. He likes to act like birthdays are not a big deal but secretly he LOVES them!! He loves for people to acknowledge it and celebrate it with him. And so he should because birthdays are big deals. It's the day that the Lord of this creation decided that we were to come to Earth and give love and joy to a family. He appointed this day just for us and we should celebrate it like crazy!! It's ok to be a little selfish on this day as it's the one day we can say "It's all about me!!" When we were growing up, my parents never let our feet hit the ground in the morning of our birthday without telling us Happy Birthday. They made the day so wonderfully special and they still continue to do this even though we are all in our 30's!! And being an in-law makes no difference to them. Mark and Christy get the same treatment as us, since they are our family :)


So, Saturday night my whole family got together and we met for dinner at Sticky Fingers and then came back to our house for cake, ice cream and gifts. Mark enjoyed every second. He got a really cheesy card from Christy...yes, Christy we are still laughing at the insincerity of it. And I believe Taylor's room has never in her life been so messy (after 5 kids plummeting through the room you could not see the floor!!) Too-tall was there and we were so pleased my mom didn't tell Mark he couldn't come this year :)










Then Sunday afternoon my parents took the kids home with them after church (thank you so much!!) and I got several of Mark's friends together and we went out to lunch. It was great being with everyone and not having to entertain a 2 year old and an infant. Plus I actually got a nap when I got home :)

Tonight, my parents have graciously offered to keep the children...ALL NIGHT!!!!! So, Mark and I have reservations at the Capital Grille and we are looking forward to a quiet, romantic birthday dinner and evening. So, please do not call us or come by tonight :)

I have to say I have a wonderful husband, a devoted and doting father to my children, a spiritual enforcer and a best friend! He deserves the best birthday ever as he is as good as they come!!

I love you Moose!!
Happy Birthday