Thursday, August 27, 2009

32 Big Ones!


I hit the jackpot when I married Eric, I am truly a lucky girl! I don't do much to embarrass Eric (well at least I don't THINK I do) so I thought I'd put together a little list of 32 memories/thoughts of my favorite guy for his birthday!

1. You can't remember where you set your keys down five seconds ago (literally) but you can remember what I was wearing the first time we met.

2. You love your family (and mine) unconditionally, even the crazy ones!

3. You always remember to take the trash out...when reminded.

4. I don't know anyone else who has a favorite number anymore except you...and today you turn 32 which just happens to be your fav number! How excited are you?!

5. You are seriously the best Dad, I couldn't wish for a more patient, loving, and fun dad for our kids.


6. You can fall asleep in less than 2 seconds although science would say that is impossible. Who else can brag that their husband defies scientific research!?

7. You are one of the best people I've ever met. You have such a pure and generous heart.

8. You would rather pick a spider up and walk it across the street than step on it, regardless of how many times I tell you just to smash it!

9. You love to work! Eat, Sleep, Drink, Programming.

10. You totally get my sense of humor, actually we pretty much has the same sense of humor, it's so convenient!

11. You always kiss me goodbye in the morning. I love that!

12. You will eat ANYTHING. I never have to worry about trying new recipes because I know even if it tastes horrible, you will still eat it, all of it! There is a reason I call you my "human garbage can"...in a loving way of course!


13. You don't talk much in a group of people (that's my job) but you talk non-stop when we are at home. Some people may not believe this but it's true.

14. You are so smart, I hope our kids got your brains.

15. You scare easily. Like the "jump out of the closet" kind. Its so funny!

16. You like to dress up for Halloween, I hate it.

17. You ALWAYS iron your clothes in the morning (and I lay in bed secretly glad you didn't ask me to do it!)

18. You've been through a lot, especially during your early teen years when your mom passed away, but you have an incredible outlook on life. Most people couldn't have handled that as well as you did.

19. You keep sentimental things (if I don't find them and throw them away of course)

20. You love the outdoors and are always trying to get us outside to do things together.


21. You are always trying to improve yourself, riding your bike to work, eating healthier, although some days we fail miserably, you are always trying.

22. You always support me in everything I want to do or try. Even if its expensive, hair-brained or it's obvious I won't actually be able to do what I say I want to. I know you've got my back.

23. You love toys...almost as much as our 5 year old. I am amazed you can sit and play legos for so long! Which leads me to my next one...

24. You are Nate's best friend. Well his best dude actually. He wants to be just like you and do everything you do. I would love it if he turned out to be just like you.


25. You and Ellie have the same facial expressions, it makes me laugh whenever I see you two together!


26. You hate it when I swear. I can't help it sometimes!

27. You always fall asleep watching movies. Always. See #6.

28. If you were to ever sing to me the song would be "I love Technology, but not as much as you, you see."

28. You are the epitome of "slow to anger". Sometimes I try to pick a fight with you just to see how you will react....nothin'.

29. You don't like calling attention to yourself, but you do like having red hair because it sets you apart.

30. I won't go into to much detail, but you are totally hot! ;)

31. Sometimes I think I don't deserve you...

32. But like "our" song says..."I can't help falling in love with you!"


Happy Birthday Eric!!!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Kindergarten

The first day of school used to always give me butterflies in my stomach, but for Nathan it's pure bliss! He loves going to school so that makes it a little easier on me to watch him go.

Running late the first day! Not a good sign!


In front of his classroom


Picking him up after school (I forgot the flash but I had to include this pic, he was so excited to tell me about his first day!)


When we got home, he made a "fort" of pillows on my bed and CRASHED, complete with snoring!! I actually didn't let him sleep for very long because I knew he'd never get to bed tonight if I did, so When Ellie woke up from her nap (yes I actually had both of them asleep at the same time briefly) I let her loose on him. She was whacking him in the head and squealing, waking people up is definitely one of her many talents!


With Eric back in school too, I have to bathe both kids together right after dinner if it's gonna get done!


Eric actually started school today too! He is about half way done with his Master's Degree in Information Technology (or something like that). Luckily Eric got to come home after work for a few minutes before he had to go to class. It's hardest on Nate when Eric goes to school in the evenings. If you look closely you can see Nate's eyes are red from crying, but he will always smile for the camera no matter how devastated he is just seconds before!


Eric was thoughtful enough to get the kids "back to school" books to give to them when he left for school tonight. Eric gives the kids these Mr. Men and Little Miss books on special occasions or when he goes out of town. I love that it's a special little tradition between Eric and the kids.

With Eric back in school this year, I was a little nervous about doing "everything" by myself but I have a friend whose husband just got home yesterday from a year long tour in Iraq and I decided that I have NOTHING to complain about!

I just feel so fortunate that we have so many education opportunities in this Country and am grateful both my "boys" love going to school!