Kaitlyn's 19th Birthday

Kaity was able to come home to celebrate her birthday!! 

We were so excited to have her.

We also made it to the football game to see her pacesetter besties.

Cheesecake Factory!

Together again!

She had her besties over to paint pumpkins, a fun tradition.

I think Addie's was my favorite

Happy Birthday Kaitlyn! 

I know this freshman year at school is really stretching you and it is hard and you are homesick and lonely at times. I am so proud of you. I know you are powering through. I know these experiences will help build you and help you to know that you can do difficult things. You are learning to believe and trust in yourself. That is so valuable. You are stronger than you know my love. You can do this. I am a phone call away and you are in my heart always. I love you. xoxox Mom

 

Happy Birthday Jackson!!

Jackson was pumped to get tickets to see Blink 182 with Dad! 

Happy Birthday to my favorite son. Can't believe you are old enough to be driving! OMG! You will do great! Proud of you Jackson! You are smart and kind. Thoughtful and a good friend. I love that you are excited about learning to play the guitar. You seem to be learning those chords quickly with those long fingers and that big brain of yours. Love you bud. Thanks for being you. xoxo mom

This is 47

I worked on my birthday which I was originally bummed out about, but it ended up being pretty great!  Markham brought me a Starbucks first thing. He came walking up to my morning duty post like the prince charming he is. My friends were very impressed and confirmed I had a good one. I know this.

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I received birthday wishes all day from the students. I felt celebrated all day! 

I even got a few gifts. So sweet.

My bestie send me this beautiful wine chiller. What a brilliant idea! Love it at night by the fire. 

Thanks Mariann!

I didn't realize this at the time, but this is my last birthday with all my kids living at home. 

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Markham surprised me with pearls for my birthday and I'm in love with them. 

It was an awesome birthday. 

This is 43!

game night!

 

#Big Energy

We spent a really fun night with our friends at their lake house. Everyone needs friends like we have. They are the best and are a blast to hang out with and do anything with. We were celebrating Markham and Katy's birthdays. They are birthday twins! 

 

Sun Valley!

Trips to Sun Valley have been a tradition for 20+ years. 

We have missed going the last several years because it's just hard being so far away. It's hard for the kids to miss that much school. However, Kaitlyn wanted to go her senior year so we made it happen! It was so much fun to be with this group! It has gotten bigger over the years! 

The weather was beautiful and perfect for skating! 

Markham impressing everyone with his ice skating skills. 

sweet cousins are now adults 

Breakfast at the Kneadery never disappoints. 

Sledding at night is the best! 

We're getting older but still at it! 

Fun at the YMCA!

You can do it Jackson!

We celebrated Addie's birthday with everyone while we were there! 

Can't believe she is 12 years old this year!! 

She is strong, funny, feisty and brave. The youngest and smallest but not the weakest and not scared! She is tough and determined! She doesn't back down and will stand up for those she loves. She is kind and thoughtful, funny and smart.  Proud of you! Keep being you Addie! Love you! xoxo Mom

Thrifting at the GOLD MINE is the best! 

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!! We had a blast! 

Cheers to making it happen. 

The journey back.