Kelsey Lynne

Happy birthday Kelsey!!

This is my little sister, (I think she was about 5 in this picture) and today she turns 18.

When Kelsey was born I was 11 and I couldn't have been more excited to have baby sister. We have always been very close and even though she's now a busy teen and we don't talk as often as we used to the sisterly/best friend closeness is always there.

Kelsey,

You will do so much changing in the next few years and I can't wait to meet the woman you become. I hope you enjoy the journey of discovering yourself, making new friends, and taking on new challenges. I have so much faith in you, I know you'll be great at what ever you choose to do. I pray that you will not have as hard a time during this part of life as some do, and that in those hard times you are able to ask for God's help. One of my favorite quotes is "Before you go to sleep, give your troubles to God, he'll be up all night anyway".

You will always be my baby sister and there will always be times that when I look at you all I will see is a tiny 3 year old with a short blond bob. You sure were cute. I hope you know how much I love you & that I will always be here for you.

A few fond memories of you as a young child.

1. Using your hand to dig for ice in MY glass of water. This happened quite often, I might have started it actually, and if I remember correctly you still love chewing on ice.

2. Singing the bumble bee song over & over with you in the car. It helped when you'd start to get cranky, you especially liked the spitting part. LOL!

3. Realizing you were really quiet in another room for a long time, getting worried and finding you reading (trying to) and surrounded by books, you were only 2. You loved books right away and always wanted someone to read to you.

4. You really loved Barny, and all though I didn't, watching you get super excited was worth the torture of sitting through it. :)

5. When I was home with you (weekends), you were my little shadow and you never left me alone...I loved it. I think that lasted until about high school, lol.

18 Again!

Today was my husbands birthday, and like many years before and many that are to follow he is 18. :)

I hope you had a happy & wonderful birthday Sweetie, I love you so much and I am truly blessed and thankful that you have chosen to share your life with me.

I made my first from scratch cake today, in his honor. To check it out please CLICK HERE to visit my food blog.

Wow!! I can't believe I'm 28 already

As I celebrate my birthday today, permit me, God, to celebrate it with you in this private way, opening my heart to you. If I reached this year it is because of you, who were never absent from my life. Your presence has given me the will to fight against what is selfish and evil You have accompanied me, Lord, with the power of your kindness all along the journey of my life; you have preserved me with a strong and happy disposition to do your will.Keep lit for many years, O God, the spark of my life, so that I may thank you daily for the light of your blessing.
Amen.

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Happy 17th Birthday Graphics

Happy Birthday Kelsey Lynne!
I hope today is as wonderful and full of fun. I can't believe my Baby Sister is 17. A part of me wishes you could have stayed 3 forever, but then I wouldn't have the same friend that I have today. I love you very much!!

Birthday Cake!!

This is the first birthday cake that I have made and decorated myself, and I have to say I was very pleased with the results (Paul was too, he ate half the cake on his own). In between the 2 layers of cake was chocolate frosting mixed with cream cheese frosting, and the outside is the same combination except I added some Bailey's to it. I know, I know, why do I always have to add liqueur? Well, I just like the flavor it adds, you just can't go wrong with Bailey's or Amaretto. Since he will always be 18, those candles will last a long time. :)

I hope my hubby enjoyed his birthday weekend. I took him to the library to get some books, 2 for him, 1 for me, & 1 to read together. After the library, I surprised him with a picnic at a park with a pond, so I set up lunch & he read to me.

Then we went home & watched Phil, which was exciting 'cos he was in the lead. When that was over we did stuff around the house, then we just hung out with each other.

Today, Paul stayed home from golf, so he watched me bake his cake. Morning time with him is rare, so I really enjoy those moments. Since he stayed home we decided to go to a new Church that has a TLM at 9:30, usually we go at 12:30. It was beautiful, I think the Church is 100 years old or so. On our way home we stopped for lunch at an Italian place, they had a TV right in front of our table, that meant we were able to see how Phil was doing. He was doing really, really well.

Then Paul & I went home to finish watching the Championship and I decorated his cake. And guess what! Phil WON!!! Go PHIL!!

We went to dinner at Silky Sullivan's (Irish pub). Paul loves it there, and it's the only place he's guaranteed a Guinness. Next it was home to eat cake & open presents.

Paul really did eat half the cake himself, and he had a BIG dinner too. I don't know where he puts it. :)

** Paul, I hope you had a nice birthday. I love you.

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!

God our Father, the birth of

your Son Jesus Christ brought great

joy to Mary and Joseph. We give thanks

to you for Paul whose birthday

we celebrate today.

May he ever grow in your faith,

hope, and love.

We ask this in the name

of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Pismo Beach

On Saturday morning (my birthday), my husband woke me up and told me to be ready in 45 minutes and make sure to pack an overnight bag. I was soooooooooo excited, i had no idea where we were going, and I didn't know until we arrived. He likes to surprise me, and I like to let him. I've been wanting to take a little weekend trip, and when we arrived at Pismo Beach I thought it was perfect.

We walked on the pier, did some shopping, ate some food, and then we went for a nature walk at a local park. I loved it! After that we decided to go find a hotel. I was shocked that my "everything has to be planned" husband didn't have reservations, but he told me that it's hard to know you're really choosing a nice place online and we'd have a better chance looking in person. Well, the first time was a charm, the room was cute, and the view was beautiful. Once we found the room we went for a walk on the beach. It was very foggy, which is perfect for Paul and I. That's our kind of weather!! We also went to a really nice place for dinner, with an ocean view and the best bruchetta we've ever had. Later that night I got to open gifts. The card made me cry, the second gift made me laugh, the next one made me cry, and the last one made me smile. I guess there's one more, but it's still on it's way. I can't wait to see what it is!

I want to thank my loving husband for the best birthday ever. Thank you and I love you.


The pier

At the Hotel

The view from our room

From our nature walk

Happy Birthday To ME!!!

I can't wait to see you tonight. I love you!!!