birthday – Page 8 – I only have 5 minutes

Uncategorized / October 2, 2015

Happy 5th Birthday, Shecklet #3!!

My sweet, sweet girl –

Wow! Five years have gone by so fast! I can’t believe how you continue to grow! Your love of Jesus, others and yourself truly does bring JOY to all of us! Your dad and I pray that you keep that spark about you that draws others to you. We love to see you extend a friendly hand to new faces, try new things, play, experiment, cook, swim, scooter (with your unicorn helmet, of course!) learn, write and be the wonderful young girl you are! We love you so much and can’t wait to see all that you do as a 5 year old!

XOXO

Mom

Uncategorized / May 24, 2015

Overnight with T&K

Uncle Tony and Auntie Kristin invited Shecklet #1 over to spend the night at their house as part of his birthday present. From the looks of the photos that Kristin sent, he had an awesome time! They took him to Toys R Us where he selected a LEGO set, they played at the park, took Teddy (their dog) for a walk as well as played with him, made homemade pizza, and got to open an enormous art kit present from Kristin’s mom. (She is always so sweet to think of my kids!)

Uncategorized / March 23, 2015

Shecklet #2 is 7!

Seven years ago, we met this little guy:

He captured our hearts immediately and life has been full of fun, laughs, and joy ever since!

Lincoln –

We are so proud of the young man you are becoming. You’re a confident, SPARK-filled, leader who is on his way to doing great things in this world! You love to be outside, riding your bike, scooter, or running around playing Nerf guns with the neighbors and your brother. Laser tag is one of your favorite things to do and you are currently having lots of fun in the pool at your swimming lessons. You continue to learn about Jesus and your faith and are asking really good questions along the way. I love the way your little mind is always thinking! I pray you will always know how much your dad and I love you, but more importantly, how much God loves you and wants to be central in your life.

We are excited to see what your 7th year holds for you!

XOXO

Mom & Dad

Here are the answers to the questions I ask you every year:

What is your favorite color? Lime green
What is your favorite toy? Wii
What is your favorite fruit? Kiwi
What is your favorite TV show? Odd Squad (on PBS Kids)
What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Doughnut
What is your favorite outfit? Shorts with a shirt
What is your favorite game? Rayman (on the PlayStation)
What is your favorite snack? fruit snacks
What is your favorite animal? Stingray, Cheetah, Great White Shark
What is your favorite song? Dancing Hamster (aka Hamster Dance)
What is your favorite book? Dragonbreath
Who is your best friend? Zander
What is your favorite cereal? Peanut Butter Cheerios
What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play with K&T (neighbor boys) with their Nerf guns
What is your favorite drink? Root beer
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
What do you like to take to bed with you at night? All the stuffed animals
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cinnamon rolls with caramel
What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Noodles with hot dogs (aka homemade mac-n-cheese with hot dogs)
What do you want to be when you grow up? “I don’t know.”
What is your favorite movie? Penguins of Madagascar & Big Hero 6 & Pinocchio

Uncategorized / November 23, 2014

+1

Another birthday has rolled around. I can’t believe I’ve been married for 12 years and am the mother of 4. If you had asked 17 year old me what I’d be doing in 20 years, I don’t think I could have come up with the amazing story that I am blessed to call mine. Yes, there have been many ups and downs, some dark periods and some amazingly bright ones. But I wouldn’t change any of them, because they have made me who I am.

(Our attempt to capture a family photo with 6 smiles was thwarted by couple of teary-eyed little girls, but such is life :))

Uncategorized / November 13, 2014

Missing you

Wonderful memories of a wonderful woman. We are so thankful for the years you were part of our life, Sammy. We love and miss you so much!

Uncategorized / October 5, 2014

Birthday celebration – part 2

Shecklet #3’s birthday party took place a few days after her “official” birthday. She requested a tornado cake and wanted to go bowling (like her older brothers had done.) She had also been asking for a Barbie house for quite some time. Jake and I talked and thought it would be a fun surprise to pass along the house that my parents gave to me when I was a little girl – complete with furniture & accessories. (My were kind enough to dig it out, dust it off and decorate it for the big surprise.) The look on her face when we presented her with the house was absolutely priceless. She gave me a huge hug, which was the sweetest response I could have asked for. It brought a smile to not only me, but my parents as well. I am sure she has hours of make-believe play time in store!

Uncategorized / October 2, 2014

Birthday #4 for Shecklet #3

Dear Miss Shecklet #3,

I can hardly believe I am writing about your 4th birthday! It seems like yesterday that we were stopping at Cub Foods on our way home from the hospital to pick up a “BIRTHday” cake to share with your brothers.

You are growing up to be quite the preschooler – smart, funny, adventurous, friendly & loving. We couldn’t ask for a spunkier, move vibrant 4 year old daughter than you!

You love to ride your balance bike, help in the kitchen, wash dishes, play at the park. You love horses, dresses, singing, dancing and currently, all things Frozen.

Your brothers and sister all enjoy playing with you and we definitely miss your presence when you’re away at preschool. But you are learning so much and love the time you get to spend with Miss Mary Ann and your classmates.

Your dad and I hope you continue to be the confident, strong, welcoming girl that you are and that your love of Jesus grows more every day.

XOXO,

Momma

Here are your responses to our annual list of birthday questions:

What is your favorite color? Purple
What is your favorite toy? Barbies
What is your favorite fruit? Bananas
What is your favorite TV show? Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (on PBS Kids)
What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? wraps
What is your favorite outfit? dresses
What is your favorite game? Hi Ho Cherry-O
What is your favorite snack? fruit snacks
What is your favorite animal? elephants – “Just like yours!” (said to Mom)
What is your favorite song? “I lost my keys” (This is the stuff by Francesca Battistelli) – for the 2nd year in a row
What is your favorite book? Curious George
Who is your best friend? Stasi & Lexi
What is your favorite cereal? Kix
What is your favorite thing to do outside? “Ride my balance bike.”
What is your favorite drink? juice
What is your favorite holiday? “Halloween, because it’s after my birthday.”
What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Ada (your pink build-a-bear)
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? cereal
What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Mac-n-cheese & broccoli
What do you want to be when you grow up? singer
What is your favorite movie? Frozen – because of Elsa & Anna

Uncategorized / September 1, 2014

Happy birthday to my dad!

My parents have had a little project going on this summer. That seems to be a theme in their lives the last several years. When they take something on, they’re all in. Their latest project is no different. They took down the deck on the back of their house earlier in the summer and have been working on the rebuild during almost every “free” moment in their schedules. My dad has put in countless hours measuring, cutting, lifting, leveling, and nailing while my mom has been a staining maniac. Together, they make quite the team. Jake and Tony have also pitched in to help, which I know has also been a huge help.

The reason I mention all of this is because my dad’s birthday was August 12th, but we just celebrated together, today. We all gathered together for dinner on Labor Day and my mom figured today was as good of a day as any to pull out the cake she had frozen along with ice cream. My dad loves German Chocolate, so the kids loaded on the candles and we sang “Happy Birthday” to the man we love to call Dad/Papa.

Uncategorized / June 29, 2014

Lego Shecklet

Shecklet #2 has been asking to spend some of his birthday money on a Lego Hobbit set. We placed his order on Amazon and it arrived last Thursday. It only took him three days to put the set together! He is so proud of the final product!

Uncategorized / May 25, 2014

Shrek on stage

Shecklet #1 received an exciting birthday experience gift from his Aunt Kari. She picked him up this afternoon to take him to the Children’s Theater to see Shrek!

After the musical, the two went to Perkins for appetizers and pie. Shecklet #1 also came home with a Klutz spaceship kit. (He built the first one 5/26/14.)