We had planned to celebrate Teresa's birthday this weekend when daddy would be off. Those plans changed when daddy called home to wish Teresa a Happy Birthday.
He surprised us all by showing up for lunch with a beautiful birthday cake and balloons
We told her to make a wish and she started praying. 8-)
Happy Birthday, Teresa.
Olivia asked to make the birthday cake for her big brother's Army theme party.
This Tank Cake is her first attempt at making a theme cake.
The Tank identification number N14 represents Nicholas who turned 14
Little soldiers taking their positions along side the tank.
The directions call for crumbled graham crackers for the dirt.
We were fortunate to come across Chocolate graham crackers
Oreo wheels
With some help, she was able to cut off the barrel of a rifle for the tank's main gun.
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Waiting for you to come home from work was such a challenge.
Happy Birthday, Sweetie!
We celebrated a big milestone this week. Nicholas turned 13.
Happy Birthday, Little Man!
It was an absolutely gorgeous day to celebrate America's Birthday AND my mom's 70th Birthday. I'm sure it's not easy to share a birthday on a holiday, but my mom always enjoys all of the festivities. Her sister flew in all the way from Germany to be here for her 70th birthday.
We had a BBQ at our home.
Charlotte's Berries & Stars dessert was a huge hit.
It tasted as great as it looks. Better!
I burned the Stars that were supposed to go on top (used a black pan for the stars which cooked them unbelievably fast). Yes, I admit that. I had to call it Berries and Cream. 8-)
HaPpY 70th BiRtHdAy, Mom!
On this Feast of the Holy Family, our family celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Nicholas' Baptism and our Teresa has turned 2 years old!
After almost six years of not being able to have a child, then losing a baby, Our LORD blessed us and gave us reason to be FILLED WITH JOY!
Two years ago, I gave birth to Teresa Marianne.
Teresa, we all love you so very much. Mom and dad have often said we could have named you JOY. You have brought so much JOY to us. You are such a smart, inquisitive, and happy child. Dancing to music is your love. You certainly keep you brothers and sister on their toes.
~Numbers 6:24-26
Yes, that's a Pinata...in the house. Nathan is holding the stick.
Teresa preferred to punch "Diego the pinata."
My oldest child has turned 12! Where has the time gone?
Nicholas has always been such a sweet, thoughtful, and caring child. Everyone is a friend. No one is ever excluded when he is around.
We have a preteen in the house. 8-)
May our Lord always watch over you, son. We love you so much.
