Happy Birthday to My Daddy!!

Today would have marked my Daddy's 62nd birthday!  Words really can't describe the loss I still feel every single day.  This year will mark ten years since he went to Heaven (and I am forever grateful that I have no doubt where he is!!!).  I wonder what he and my sister will do to celebrate :)  My guess is a round of golf or h-o-r-s-e!  

I think having Noah and Noelle has made his death much harder to deal with.  I wish so much that they could have known him here on earth and played with him as they grew up.  He would have adored and doted on them and I am certain the feelings would have been mutual!  I try to describe him to Noah but I limit what I say right now because I don't want him thinking too much about death having just experienced the loss of his favorite aunt.  Over time, I'm sure both kids will realize what he means to me :)

DADDY - I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

Noahisms

 

To the Publix cashier today: "May I please have a balloon?  Oh yeah, can you please get one for my baby too?"

To Daddy: "You're the best Daddy ever.  Thanks for getting me the carwash (Matchbox carwash set that makes a royal mess because it involves using hot and cold water to change the color of the cars) for Christmas.

To Mommy: "I love you, Momma.  Thanks for letting me play with the carwash today.

I just love how he says the sweetest, most thoughtful things and it's without prompting.  He is so much like his Daddy and I am so thankful for that.  Don't get me wrong, he can be a stinker but I am so blessed to have such a sweetheart for a son.  I love you, Noah!

Mommy's Girl

We're in trouble...she LOVES soda...

I am still eternally grateful that Noah has yet to drink a soda!  He has absolutely no interest in it even when his friends or baby sister are drinking it.  Boy did we luck out with him!

Praying for Bronson - Bathtub Drowning

I needed this reminder.  I'm guilty of running into the kids' rooms to grab their towels or forgotten pajamas/socks/etc. while they're in the bathtub.  It doesn't matter that the bathtub is still within my sight.  Trajegy can strike in a split second.  God, please heal Bronson!

 

Ironically, I was filling up the bathtub on Wednesday while tidying up the house.  Within seconds, Noelle had herself in the tub, clothes still on!  I do think this picture is absolutely adorable and priceless but it is also a reminder to me that she is such a different baby than Noah and must be watched 24/7!  My hands are full right now...but so is my heart!!