Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!

Happy Birthday Stan!! We are so happy we got to celebrate your birthday with you...a few days early. Stan is such a wonderful, giving person. He goes out of his way to help everyone in need. Carson and Ellie love going to Grandpas house, he is always right down with them playing. They have so much fun. We hope you had a wonderful birthday Grandpa!! Thanks for everything you do for us. We love you!!

Happy Birthday Kyle!! Kyle is such a fun person to be around. You can always count on Kyle to help you out, he is always so caring towards his family and others. He is such a fun Dad and uncle! We sure hope you had a wonderful day!! We love you!!

My BaBy is TWO!!!

Happy Birthday Ellie!!
Breakfast with her Buddy. (she won't call Carson by his name, it is always Bud or Buddy!!)

She loves to swing and could go for ever if I let her!We went to the park with cousin Noelle and Aunt Delena while Carson was at school. She loves slides and swings!! I can't believe she can do it all by herself now!! She has gotten big too fast.

I so love my Ellie

She LOVES frosting. She woke up the other morning and the first thing she said was "eat frosting" what ever it is on, she licks off the frosting and leaves the rest. So funny!

She loved having everyone sing to her but when it came time to blow out her candles she was scared of the flame so Carson blew it out for her.

This was my attempt to make her a flip flop cake. I had the first layer of frosting on and realized I had made two left feet so I had to very careful flip the other one over. I guess it turned out OK, I sure need more practice though.

Carson couldn't wait for her to open her presents. I think he was more excited than she was. She had fun opening presents. Her G.G & Papa Mac, Monty and Kim Hollie, (Adopted grandparents) Grandma & Grandpa Houghton, Jon, Delena, Noelle, Nate & Ashley Lund and there boys came. It was a fun night! Thank you all so much for coming and sharing this special day with Ellie.

Looking back on Ellie growing up.

03/05/07

7 lbs. 11oz.

19 inches

8:42 am

3 weeks

2-3 months

4-6 months

6 months

1 year

18 months

18 months

I am taking her 2 year old very soon!!

Ellie has always been and still is such a sweet little girl. She came out that way and never stopped! She is known for her really low laugh, it is the cutest thing ever! Her little sweet smile can make you melt. She loves playing with kids, and loves her big brother - even though he pesters her. She really LOVES her Papa. I don't think she can get enough of him. She loves dogs and going on walks. We all love her so much and are so thankful to have her in our lives. She is such a sweet amazing little girl who is growing up too fast! I hope the rest of our kids will be as easy, sweet and happy as she is!! Happy Birthday Ellie! We love you!!

~HaPpY BiRtHdAy PaPa~

~ My DAD ~

I have to say, he is such a handsome guy!!

We love you Papa!!

Ellie loves her Papa!! If my dad is around, Ellie is glued to him. She thinks her papa is the best! We can hardly get her away from him and when he isn't home she keeps asking "Where's Papa?" When something is wrong , she cry's and runs to Papa. If I tell her no, she will go and work her magic on him. I think they have such an awesome bond between them.

My dad is the BEST dad in the world. He is the most SELFLESS person I know. He will do anything for anyone to help them out. He has always taken such good care of us. He has such a good heart. I think my dad is the most Christ like person I know. He is so giving, understanding, forgives so easy and loves so many. I have always thought the world of my dad, even when I was young, I could see the greatness in him. I love you dad! I am so happy we got to spend your birthday with you!! Thanks for all you do for us and for being the Papa, dad and friend that you are. We love you!!

Carson loves his Papa. He gets so excited when we go up to visit, so excted that I have learned not to tell him we are going till the moment we are heading out the door because he bugs me about it every second. He sure loves being with his Papa. I love seeing them together.

Happy Birhtday G.G.

My Grandma was born on Valentines Day. Her name is Valene. Cute huh! Happy Birthday G.G. We are so happy that we live close to you again!! We love seeing our G.G. and Papa Mac every week! We call my grandma G.G. because she is Great Grandma to our kids. My grandma is the sweetest woman. When I first had Carson she lived right next door to me. As most of you know, Carson was a hard one, he would scream a lot and she would come and take him over to her house and rock, walk, and bounce him so I could have a break! She helped me out so much and will never be able to repay her for everything she has done for me. We love you G.G.!! Happy Birthday!

Missed Birthdays!

I am so sorry I have been behind on the birthdays!! I hope you all had a wonderful day!! Kyle

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Happy Birthday Merilee

It was my mother in-law's birthday Jan 28th. Merilee is such a sweet loving person. She is always so happy and loving towards everyone. She always has something fun for all the grandkids to do and is right in the middle of it with them. Carson and Ellie love being with there Grandma. We love you Merilee!

HaPPy BiRTdAY ToDD!!

I love you!

Happy Birthday Todd!! It was Todd's Birthday on Feb 11th. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband and Best Friend. With Todd's accident a few months ago, it opened both of our eyes that life is too short and can be taken from us at any point! I am so happy and thankful that he is still here with me. I could not live without him. I love you so much Todd. You are truly an amazing husband and dad. Carson and Ellie love you so much! Thank you for everything you do for us, you work so hard for everthing we have!! I hope you had a wonderful birthday! We love you.