Happy Birthday, G.O.B. aka Dad, aka Grandpa, aka Les, aka the very first man in my life… the one against to whom all others were always measured. I consider myself lucky to be your daughter; and I am so grateful that our kids have you for their Grandpa. You teach them, you play with…
Happy 40th birthday Nathan. 40 years ago today – the world shifted and became better, because you were born. Today is one of my favorite days of the year; it’s the day you were born, the day that God placed my other half on this earth. You are one of the most incredible people I’ve…
My mom is an amazing woman. She is strong, beautiful, funny, passionate, loving, smart and the original Southern Belle. She is a SURVIVOR! Happy Birthday Momma. My Mom on her First Birthday My mom making it to her first birthday was a miracle. This picture, is a miracle. My mom was born in mumblefiftymumblesomethingmumble. She…
39 years ago. January 27, 1976. God started your story, which has become our story. You chose me, and even thought I fought it at first – our love story was, is, my destiny. From late nights on the phone, swimming, Joe’s Crab Shack, long distances, and pagers… Our love story is my favorite….
The tie dye cake cones are cooling on the rack. The red velvet cake cones are nearly ready to come out of the oven. You’ve just come down for one more kiss, one last joke, one more hug, a few minutes more… I hug you, I laugh, I kiss you, and I nudge you upstairs…….
You go by so many names: Daughter, Sister, Friend, BeBe, Wife, Mother-in-Law, Mama, Mom, Becky, Becca Jane, Teacher… and this year, you added another .. SURVIVOR You’ve been through more in the past 8 months, than most people go through in 5 years, a lifetime. Through an absolute miracle, you found out you had cancer.
Happy Seventh Birthday Monkey. Happy Birthday to the boy who completed our family, the one who brings us such joy, laughter, tears, exhaustion, and happiness. Our lives are better because you are in them. You are exuberance. You are childhood joy. You are a whirling dervish with a heart bigger than Texas. You’re a…
One week ago, I turned 35. One of the other neighbors has a birthday this month, too, so we planned a birthday girls night out with darts, drinks, food and bingo. The next day – my birthday – Nathan and the kids and I were driving down to pick up the boat and spend a…
Today’s my 35th birthday and I’m going to spend it on the water with my family, which is pretty much my idea of heaven. If I were going to be celebrating with cake, it would be with my Granny’s Italian Cream Cake or my 2nd favorite cake, German Chocolate – so if you feel like…
Happy Birthday, my love. Nathan – January 27, 1976 Today, January 27th, is one of my favorite days of the year; it’s the day we celebrate you. You are the man who captured my heart and healed it. Thank you. Without you, I would not be who I am, where I am. Every one…
Six S-I-X How is that possible? Even as I type the words, I can’t believe it. Even after you came barreling into my bedroom this morning at 4:45AM (thank-you-very-much) screaming – “It’s my birthday!!! I’m SIX TODAY!” I still can’t believe that it’s been six years since I first held you in my arms….