birthday

Knowing that the moment all three kiddos sang Happy Birthday to you, 

together, three times in a row, 

was one of the best parts of your birthday...

That is why your the very best husband and dad in our world - as Eva would say.

Happy Birthday to you, 

Love you always and forever.

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Happiest Birthday to my younger, super handsome and infinitely-better better half.

I am so very lucky to be bouncing through this life by your side.

I love you.

Our babies are so excited for your birthday.

Not just because they know it means donuts, but because they know how awesome you are.

This picture has been one of my very favorites. Eva and Theo loved this "rainbow pillow", and I thought nothing could get them laughing harder... until you came to bounce with them.  You were one of the only grown-ups out there bouncing with his kiddos.  And you loved every minute.

We all love you, always and forever.

Happy Birthday!

celebrate

Today we celebrate the best daddy and husband I know.

A guy that decided the best way to handle itchy-costume complaints, stranger-danger fears, and make sure our night of trick-or-treat was enjoyed by all - have practice runs.  He pretended to be our neighbors and even changed his voice.  Waited in each room for the proper knock and trick-or-treat call and handed out marshmallows in our hallway.  

We love you.

Happy Birthday!

happy happy birthday

We have been talking about it all week.  

Eva is really excited for treats.  

Theodore is really excited because Eva is really excited. 

Cue clapping and drooly grins.

33 candles would top your cake...
but Eva "needs" ice cream.

And then there is me.

So glad to have celebrated so many birthdays with you.
Nineteen today and still counting.

phone calls and getting a ride to your house
birthday cake and Chinese food
the Beagle and your brothers
Browns game and frosties
two brick apartment, a little blue house and home now
an Eva and a Theodore
me and you

       Happy Birthday Michael       

Moments

November has snuck up on me. 

I just flipped the calendar.

I have a lot of catch up to do.

I found this rock in the washer.

We are officially in a new era...

checking a little girls pockets for goodies before washing her clothes.

Theodore loves his bumbo.

I think Eva loves it more.

I have been reading my first digital book.

I swore I never would do it...

but it is so nice to have a book on my phone.

I like these - they are tough.

It has been three weeks since I cracked open the box.

Week one - I didn't miss a single workout.

Week two - only managed 3 days.

Last week - not one single minute.

This week - I can only do better I guess.

Daddy pedicures are the best.

They really are.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Michael!

Love Always,

Eva, Theodore and me.