Happy Birthday to My Love

So today is Brandon's 31st Birthday, he is officially an old man, well until Monday when I turn 31 and Brandon becomes young again.
Since we are moving there were no elaborate gifts because we decided that the new house was plenty of a gift and that right now we needed to concentrate on getting all of our finances in order so that we are in a better place this summer.
The boys' were so excited to get up and tell Brandon Happy Birthday. They are such sweet boys and did not understand why he was okay without a present, but he assured them he had everything he needed. It was so so sweet and truly allowed me to understand what it meant to have your heart melt with a few simple words.
The boys' asked if they could give Brandon birthday spankings. We had to laugh and let them do it, instead of splitting it up they each gave him 31...32 if you count the one to grow old on. They absolutely had me in stitches this morning. It was a great way to start the day for all of us. A lot of laughs, loves, and memories! I honestly cannot ask for anything more.
The boys had an out of uniform day today, because we sold 8 tickets to the Spaghetti dinner at St. Francis. If you want to come it is Saturday and Sunday and tickets can be purchased at the door! Great food, entertainment, and items to be won.
Brandon had to work on his Birthday, but he is off next Thursday to celebrate. It was a good day for him though. The producer that he works with James, was out today because his wife was having a baby! So happy birthday to Baby Faulkner. Brandon says the baby is destined for coolness! I have to agree it is a pretty great day to have a baby!

The boys were supposed to have practice tonight, but they are fighting a cold and I am determined to win, so we stayed home. I was not sure until the last minute when it started to rain and I figured that was the answer that I needed.

Well, I am looking forward to going to sleep with the rain hitting the windows tonight. No severe weather just rain, which means I will be able to sleep. Hopefully I will dream about how I am going to come up with $2500. It would figure I would get our income taxes and pay off a good bit, and then when it is all gone remember that I have to pay the lake rent, get the boys stuff for baseball, and buy new tires. I thought I still had about 20,000 miles on them but it looks like it is going to be needed ASAP. We will see what happens. Praying for answers. You know like a check in the mailbox....that is not a scam. One can always hope right.

Well, to my love Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to Brandon, Happy Birthday to you!!!

Happy 30th To the Love of My Life

Today my amazing husband turned 30 years old. It is amazing when I think about the fact that we have known each other for over half of our lives and I have loved him for half of mine. We met when we were 14 years old. The first time we dated we were 15 years old and I knew then that he was my heart, my better half, the person who truly completed me. Well, he needed a little more time than me to figure that out so we went our separate ways. We stayed in touch on and off through the next few years and then we were on and within a few months engaged and then married. Brandon has made my 20's amazing. At 20 - He proposed. At 21 - We were married. At 22 - We had Danny. At 25 - We had John Michael. Each year has been so important and there have also been some hard times that I know I would have never made it through without him. I cannot wait to see how remarkable our 30's will be. I will join him Saturday in the 30's for now I plan to enjoy my last days in my 20's.

I thank God everyday for the many blessings that He has given to me. Each day is a new blessing and I know that He is responsible for everything that is good in our lives. I cannot wait to discover each blessing that comes in our 30's and beyond. I have grown closer to God and am more comfortable with my faith and I know that it is because of having such an amazing husband.

This morning we sang happy birthday to Brandon and then tonight I surprised him with one of Amy's famous peanut butter cakes (thank you so much Amy and as always it was delicious). The boys also had to give him birthday spankings which was too funny!

Well, it is after 9, but not too late. I am headed to bed since both boys are finally asleep. Before I do I will be praying for all of my friends and family just as I do every night. If you are blessed enough to have your significant other with you make sure you say I love you to them tonight and everyday!