More Birthday and cake pictures

Happy Birthday Andrea

 My sweet Andrea had her 26th birthday today.  Oh my goodness, where do the years go?  They fly by much too fast.  I remember so well the day she was carried off the airplane by her cute Irish lad escort who worked for Alaska Air.  She was his very first baby.  The crew were so excited, but not more excited than we were.  He had her in the crook of his arm, walked down the tarmac from the airplane,  and said, "Andrea, I want to introduce you to your parents." Then he handed her to me as the whole crew was applauding and we were all in tears.  She was the cutest little baby.  Andrea has been a joy to her family.  We have loved her from that very first moment.  She has always been friendly and a true friend.  She has always taken care to see that everyone is happy.  She is a good wife and mother and has been a good daughter.  We have been so happy and grateful that Heavenly Father sent her to our family.

Sara has been Andrea's BFF since kindergarten.  I had the privilege of watching over Sara and her little sister for many years.  I love her as if she were my own daughter.  She made this yummy b'day cake for Ang.  Sara recently returned from serving in the Peace Corps.  We had a nice little welcome home party for her, but sadly I did not get any pictures.

Both of these beautiful girls were very easy to take care of when they were little and fun to be around after they have grown.   They have grown into beautiful young women.  They have brought a lot of happiness into the lives of many people.

Birthday dinner

 A couple of weeks ago we had a little birthday dinner for Ryan and Emily.  Their birthday's are only a day apart and so we have often celebrated together.  Somehow I didn't even get a picture of the birthday people.  I will have to be a better photographer.

 When the little girls get together, they usually have to change into "dance or princess" clothes.  They play babies and they love to dance.  I love to hear their little conversations when they think no one is listening.  You can sure hear a lot of your own conversations and actions when you watch them.  Ha.

 JoJo takes good care of the littles wherever she goes.  She is a natural babysitter and all of the kids love her.  She is so kind and patient with them.

 Here is Tatum giving Natalia some dance lessons.

 Handsome little Reggie joined in the action later on when they had changed into their jammies.  He has the most delightful little laugh.  Everyone joins in laughing with him because his laugh is so contagious.

 Baby Jakob loves to watch everyone and wishes he could run around too.  Before too long he will be joining them and we will love to have even more commotion.  Jakob loves to smile and laugh too, but of course he was so serious when I was trying to get his picture.  Nevertheless he is adorable and looks just like a little baby doll.  He is so sweet and he loves to cuddle.  Best of all, he love his grandma.

 I love this profile photo of Reggie.  I love those soft baby cheeks and the hint of a smile.  He is such a happy little boy and why wouldn't he be?  Everyone just loves him so much.

I have to include a sweet story about Natalia.  She is my little side kick every day and she always has lots  of things to talk about.  One day last week I was cleaning out one of my bins from the garage.  In it we found a thumb nail photo of Alec, Kelly and K when she was a little, little girl.  Well Tal looks at the picture and says, "Who is that?"  I answer that it is Uncle Alec.  She asks if she can have that picture because she likes it so much.  I tell her that she can keep it and she walks around holding that picture the rest of the day.  Later that evening Diogo asks her who is in the photo and she answers, "Uncle Alec"  Then he asks who the other people are.  Tal replies, "That is Uncle Alec, a pwincess, and a baby.  "That is Uncle Alec, Kelly, and K" says D.  "Yes," says Tal,  "Uncle Alec, a beautiful pwincess, and a pwetty baby."   

Such a cute story!

Valentines

Sweet little girls.  There's nothing better than cuddling with your best friend.

              I guess it's better to post a bit late than not at all.  We had a nice Valentines'Day and dinner.

                                                         The babies had a lot of fun.

                                                       Auntie and niece cooking together.

                                                     Dinner was so good.

                                                        Desserts were yummy!

                                           There's always time for a Mommy/daughter cuddle.