24th Anniversary

Our anniversary is also in December.  (I would LOVE to only have to think about Christmas in December.  Instead, I have Payton's birthday, our anniversary....and then after the holidays, both Max and my birthday are in January.  Phew...it's a busy time!) 

Anyhow, we went out to a nice dinner to celebrate us!  And he always spoils me with too many gifts. But that's just who he is.  

I could not have asked for a better husband or father to our children.  He is the most unselfish man I know!  I am so blessed to have met him.  The chance we met was only by God's divine intervention.  He was born and raised in Zalbach, Germany and I came from Seboyeta, NM (both very small towns).  Twenty-four years later, I appreciate and love him him more than the day we married! 

Unfortunately, my hubby is addicted to sugar.  I try to help him have some self discipline.  (I'm sure he calls it nagging!) :) So because of this constant encouraging (nagging!),  I decided to give him all the sugar he could possibly want by making him a "candy" card. It was such fun to make! :)

The funny thing is, he loved the card so much...he hasn't eaten the candy.  :)

What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Mark 10:9

"Sweet 16"

I know I sound like a broken record as many times as I say, "I can't believe how old my kids are!"  But I really can't believe how old my kids are. :)  My baby is 16!  Crazy.  

Her main gift was back in June when we took her to Hawaii.  But of course, I had to acknowledge her actual birthday.  

 Max took the day off work, and were getting ready to go meet Landon for lunch (apparently she wasn't ready yet - I just noticed she is holding her belt?  Glad her pants stayed on. ) ;) 

 Her theme this year...(in other words, me having fun decorating).  :)

 She had a soccer game the night of her birthday, so I got a few family shots before we left to the game.

Here she is with her brother after her game. 

I held this sign from the bleachers, so the world would know we had a special birthday girl on the field.  I also took cupcakes for her team, and they sang and wished her a happy birthday.  (They won their game that night....every game actually.  They are now in playoffs.)

 Ah, 16! 

Here she is at "another" birthday celebration with a group of friends.  They had lunch and yogurt at one of Tucson (nice) outdoor mall.  (I really love my kids' friends!)
Her best friend, Shelby, (in the green blouse) was born on the same day. They are so much a like. Two peas in a pod.  :)

Here my baby girl was a year old.  This is why my heart aches...she was the cutest baby girl in this whole world. :) She did...and still, lights up a room.

Happy Birthday to my precious girl.

I love you forever!

mama

“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”’ 

Numbers 6:24-26