Happy Birthday to you....

Meg

I can't believe you are 5 years old.

You were so excited for your birthday, 

but when the day came you were so embarrassed.

You kept asking why is everyone calling me.

And singing Happy Birthday to you.

You had a little friends party.

You wanted to go bowling and have pizza.

 You didn't want a birthday cake or ice-cream.

Just sugar cookies.

My kind of girl.

 Meg you have such a spunky little attitude.

You know what you want and aren't going to settle.

You love to play with your brother and sister.

But also love to tease them.

You are doing so well in school and love seeing your friends there.

You love egg rolls, Edmomae, artichokes, any type of pasta and candy.
You love all dogs, mermaids and cutting pieces of paper.

Once you found out the baby was girl, you love to talk and kiss mommy's tummy.

You are going to be a great big sister.

I love you!

Valentines

I made the kids Valentines this year.

Copied idea from here

I then stapled a bag of kisses below each tag.

They turned out really cute.

But a LOT more expensive to fill with regular candies.

But the kids loved having ones with their pictures on them.

I love you....

This year for valentines I was surrounded by some of my favorite people.

Grandma was able to come share a yummy candlelit dinner with us.

Rod

I love you.

I love that you are always thinking of how you can help me.

I love that you are my best friend.

I love that you always have REALLY big dreams in your head.

You know what you want.

You are a wonderful daddy.

We are so lucky to have you.

I love you!!!

 Our favorite dessert....

fondue.

Is there anything yummier then fresh fruit dipped in chocolate???

Kate

I love that you are such a good helper.

You love school and always want to do your best.

You set a good example to you little sister and brother.

You are becoming such a beautiful dancer.

And you love Chocolate, earrings, and pickles.

Meg

You love chocolate covered strawberries.

You are so sweet and fun to be around.

You love to tease your little brother, but most times play really well with him.

Hank

You are a funny little kids.

You are all boy.

You usually have some big owie somewhere on your body.

You run everywhere you go and don't always look were your running...hence the owies.

You LOVE the color orange and only want to sue orange plates, cups.

You LOVE Buzzlight year, the JAZZ and any type of ball (but mostly your jazz basketball)

Happy Valentines Day!

We love you!

It's a girl!!!

While you've been gone...

Just a few things since you have been gone this week....

Every morning Hanks asks "where's daddy?"

I reply "on his work trip"

H: "I want to go on the airplane with him"

Meggie hasn't broken down in tears since the night you left.

I have actually not fallen asleep to the T.V. any nights. I have actually turned it off before the middle of the night.

I know you have had to shave everyday you have been gone...and I am not there to feel your face.

Last night the kids were watching princess and the frog.  Meg was talking about the a dress being really big and Hank said "That dress is bigger than my BIG toe."  That kid cracks me up.

He hasn't been very good this week with naps, but today bite his tongue really hard...SURPRISE, SURPRISE! And asked to go to naps (an hour early).

And yesterday while exercising one of the ladies told me I was starting to really look pregnant.  She said are you what 5-6 months?  I said 19 weeks.  She said oh only 4 1/2 months.  She has kids doesn't she know you never takes weeks away from a pregnant women.  I am not 4 1/2 months.  I am almost 5....!

And the one of the best things.  We were heading to Spaghetti factory, one of our favorite place.  And probably your least favorite.  We were walking around the mall and look who we saw.

Hank wouldn't talk to him.  I think he was probably a little big and intimidating looking.

And Meggie wouldn't talk to him..."She doesn't like the Jazz."

For those of you that don't know who this is...Enes Kanter.

He plays for the UTAH JAZZ and is one of Rod's favorite players.

We have missed you and can't wait to see you tomorrow.

Loves