Dad's Birthday

Happy birthday to my wonderful dad! He has taught me much over the years. Lots of the things I have learned from him come from the mistakes I've made and the lessons he's pointed out.

Here's a list of random tidbits about Dad:

1. He's quick with advice and knowledgeable about life.

2. He can help ease the pains a broken heart suffers.

3. He makes the most delicious chocolate cake I've ever had.

4. He grills a tenderloin steak better than any steak house I've attended.

5. Dad can do an amazing "Whoo-pa!" on the trampoline.

6. Dad has a fear of lightning.

7. He loves being the caretaker of his yard.

8. When he genuinely laughs at something, his whole face lights up and his eyes actually glow.

9. Dad prefers dark chocolate.

10. Dad will never go to Disneyland/world again.

This is the man who loves me unconditionally and who is unconditionally loved by me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!

Twin Birthdays

Taylor and Braxton two years ago

Today was Taylor's and Braxton's 2nd birthday. They have recently relocated to the Salt Lake area which is quite nice because then I get to see them more often. We celebrated their lives with a BBQ and playing around in the grass. I think the boys were officially worn out by the time everyone left.

Braxton is very ticklish and if you catch him at the right moment, this kid will let you tickle him and play with him for quite a while. But this one is also very independent and if he doesn't want to play with you, he will for sure let you know. When this one allows it, I love tickling his little collar bones and tossing him in the air.

Taylor loves having a play mate and since I will do just about anything with him, he is no longer afraid of me! When they still live in Spokane, I used to have to reacquaint myself with him every day so that he would play with me. Luckily, that is no longer the case. My head is huge when I say goodbye to him because he laughs at just about everything I do.

Taylor and Braxton now

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR AND BRAXTON!