Our 8th Anniversary- April 28th, 2001

I was supposed to do this post yesterday, but we had a busy day and I was tired and fell asleep.

I am still 8 years later so amazed with the man that I married. I love him so much and he is a great husband and father. I love anniversary's because it is a day that we can reflect on our relationship.

Our wedding day!! 4.28.2001

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico- 4.26.2009

Since we went to Mexico last week we decided that we weren't going to go out alone that we were going to take our babies with us. Shane and Madison were so excited. Shane got in the shower and did his hair. Madison wanted her hair in pig tails. They got very excited!!

We took them to The Vintage. Shane had fish and chips and Madison had spaghetti. Then after our dinner we had cho0coate fondue. The kids had a great time. The hard part is that the restaurant was pretty slow for kids. We were in the restaurant and Shane said "mom is this an anniversary restaurant?". I told him no people can come here for anything.

I thought that was really cute.

Eric and I across the table from each other last night.
Madison took this picture. She is a great photographer.

Shane and I at dinner

Madison at dinner with her lemonade!!

Shane with his banana, marshmallow and strawberry to dip in chocolate.

Shane dipping it in the chocolate.

Right before it went in his mouth! YUM...

Madison enjoying her fondue fruit!!

Madison posing with her chocolate!!

Shane and Madison showing how much they liked the chocolate!!
Aren't they so cute?!?!

After dinner in our jammies. She didn't want to be in the picture.

Madison and I. She sure got into it fast!!

Eric and I. She took a great picture of us!

She took some of herself!! Where does she get that from?

and more...

We had a great Anniversary and it was great to share that with our kids.
I am so thankful for my wonderful husband who lives and breathes for his family.

Here's to 50 more years!!
Love you Eric.

Happy 6th Birthday Shane!!

I can't believe that my baby boy turned 6 today. He is a very special boy. He is such a sweet and loving son who is full of energy. I am so glad that he is a part of our family and that I have the privilege of being his mom. It is so fun to watch him grow up and to see his excitement for the world around him. He says the cutest things and is so loving to his family. He was sitting on the couch the other night and he looked at Madison and said "Madison I love you". He then looked at me with the straightest face and said mom "How come I love Madison so much?" That is just one example of what a loving and sweet kid he is. Time goes by way to fast. It seems like yesterday that I brought him home from the hospital and now he is 6. Where does the time go? Days like this help me realize how fast time goes and how I need to cherish every minute with my beautiful children. He is such a joy to have in our family!!

Shane and Mommy the day he was born

Shane and Daddy when he was just born

Shane's hospital picture. He was a beautiful newborn.

Shane's birth announcement picture. He was 3 days old.

Shane when he was a couple of weeks old

He loved that pillow.

Denise and Shane sleeping..

Shane at around 1 yr old. I loved when he would stick his bum up when he slept.

Eric and Shane first thing in the morning. They were sure happy boys!

My happy blue eyed boy.

Shane 2 weeks ago on the beach. He wrote his name and then wanted to stand by it!

Shane with his cousin Alia. He sure loves her!!
You would think they are brother and sister with how he treats her.
He really watches out for her.

Shane at Easter last weekend! Isn't he handsome!!


Happy 6th Birthday Shane!!
I love you so much.