happy birthday my love

When I looked at these photos that tell a story of your life I feel so lucky that I have spent so much of it with you. I’m really glad that our paths crossed and we found each other so many years ago. You are an incredible man, with a huge heart and that’s what I love most about you. You are a wonderful father to our children and when they are grown up I know they will realize this more and more. I’m really happy to celebrate this day with you. Love you Q!!

twenty-five years

It is hard to believe so much time has passed. Marriage is a beautiful thing. It has brought me much joy. It is a honor to be a wife and a mother. I'm very grateful I found Gary, so many years ago. He is my bestie. I love sharing him with my family.  I love our kids. We have a blessed life together.

Sky is 24

I can't believe another year has gone by Miss Sky. It's been a wild year, huh?? Here we are, August 19th, the day you came to meet us, years ago.  

Becoming a mom changed me for good. I remember thinking the day after you were born that I felt connected to every mother around the world, that I would never be the same, but I didn't know what that meant then.

I do now. It means you have been given a glimpse of God in this gift of a child. You are asked to take care of this child and you feel so honored. That's what it is like for me to be your mom. I am simply honored.

I am honored to have been given the task to raise you.  I am honored to have been given the gift of your sweetness, your smiles and laughter, your trust, your innocence, your heart. I am honored to have been given the gift of your steady presence and your loving company for all those years. This is something I miss now, that you are grown up and making a life on your own. But what an honor it is to see and know the beautiful young woman you have become. I am so proud of you and I love you so much. I hope this is the best year ever! 

~Mama