It's Been Three Years ...

... since my belly protruded this far, so full of baby.

... since I first looked upon that little one who always got the hiccups, just as I was falling asleep.

And now, he makes me laugh every single day ...

... and gives me the sweetest kisses.

Happy Birthday to my little monkey!

Sweet Bear

My daughter had her birthday yesterday. Her 5th birthday! I cannot express my joy, sadness and complete awe at how fast the last five years have passed. I'm sad only because she is growing up. And while she is becoming a very lovely lady, part of me yearns for the days when she would fit in my arms, sit contentedly in the grocery cart, and say things like "bapee" which meant apple and "leeleelella" for Cinderella. I miss the days when she would let me put her hair up in pigtails - now she has specific ideas as to how to style her hair. But much to my joy, she still wears princess dresses and fairy wings!

I love you baby girl. You may have received many gifts yesterday, but you gave me the best gift of all the day you were born ... the gift of motherhood. I am so proud of you, you will always be my "Sweet Bear" no matter what age you are.

All tuckered out after the company picnic. I think this would make a perfect print ad for Graco!

She waited patiently with me for a wedding to start. While pink is her favorite color, I think she looks amazing in blue.

I love the combination of the pigtails, sundress, and frog tattoo!

She is always up for an adventure.

Princess dresses and fairy wings are staples of her wardrobe.

A very beautiful five ... sniff, sniff ... year-old.

My Sweet Baby Boy

Today at exactly 7:31 pm, my son turned two years old. I can't believe that two years have passed by so quickly, and that cute little lump that used to lay about and stare at the world is now saying things like "wow" and "that" at the world. He flirts with women at the grocery store, he can always make his sister laugh, and his giggle is the cutest thing you will ever hear.

I love you son, and I am so proud to be your mama.

Just hours old: March 13, 2007

I call this his Zoolander "Magnum" look.

I love this photo and the look of absolute joy.

Very serious ... and very handsome.

The famous impish grin.

The comedian and the flirt: that smile says it all!

To My Husband ...

Wow, January is a big month for birthdays in my family! Today I want to wish my husband a very happy birthday. I won't list the things that make me think of him because, well, there are many things and some are just between him and I. But I will post some photos of him from when he was a wee one and hope that embarrasses him a little bit.

2 days old. He still looks like this sometimes.

4 month old. Love those chins and cheeks.

7 Months. I LOVE this photo! I see my son in this shot, especially the eyes.

August 2008 at age 33. What a handsome guy!

Thank you to my mother-in-law for giving me his baby book. It has been such a joy to see my husband over the years!

To my husband: Happy Birthday, I love you!