i love birthdays....

and i love my big brother.
happiest birthday to you :)

jacob john manalo...

he was born on march 18th, 2009. 

this was the very first time ive gotten to meet him and kiss his sweet baby cheeks. he is nicks little pineapple baby for sure! 

i hate being so far away, i always feel like im missing soooo much. 

nick and cheree came and met us for dinner in old town right before we headed home. i was so happy that they made the drive from campo to come see me. coyotes in old town was wonderful as always, margaritas were better! i miss you guys already... give the nugget kisses for me :)

sundays are the best days...

kyler and i built a fort. this kid cracks me up! haha... what is it about being able to see life from a kids eyes that makes things so different?! i love having him on sundays, he really really makes me happy...

well, and i get to build forts in the living room with out people looking at me strange! hahaha! 

this is what today looks like.

grumpasaurus. im goin to bed.

ouch...

my heart hurts.

today is johnnys birthday. hes 27... i have been thinking recently about how wonderful he is and how grateful i am to have him in my life. i notice all the time, i think of him through out my day, but i have had several incidents in my life lately, that just makes my feelings for him clearer, and my heart grow fonder...



in the last couple weeks i have had several friends and clients tell me horror stories about men they have been dating, married to and so on. some were cheated on, some were acloholics, some were even beaten. horrible terrible things that these women had to endure. it kinda smaked me how fortunate i am.



he cooks, he cleans. im a tidy up kind of person, he is an elbow grease and base boards sort. the lawn is always mowed and very rarely do i have to ask him to take the trash out. and when i do ask him to do anything... it gets done.
he is a hard worker and has progressed at his job (that he loves) so quickly because of his awesome work ethic, his knowledge and quick learning. the man can fix anything.







i love his smile, its what gets me up in the morning. he is so thoughtful and considerate. he gives great hugs, and when he laughs i cant help but giggle too... he is certainly a man of few words, the strong silent-ish type. he makes my heart flutter. i could go on forever, but i wont :) i am truly grateful for him and appreciate every little thing he does. he is wonderful, and on his birthday i just want to wish him all the happiness in the world... he deserves it.

insanity doesnt run in my family....

it practically gallops!
haha! i saw this quote today.
i have decided it is by far my most favorite to date!





these were my most favorite that i had taken from today!