GOLDEN BIRTHDAY BOY

KURT AND I OUT AT DINNER FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY (11-24-10)

Dear Kurt,

Happy Birthday!

Actually, Happy Golden Birthday! That's right. You are turning 25 on the 25th.

You are now a whole quarter of a century old! wow, you are old!

It has been a good year. Brooklyn is growing fast. We had an awesome summer. You got a new job. We have blessed with health and happiness and a million other things.

My golden birthday year was momentous for me: got pregnant, bought a house, got my degree, and had a baby. Who knows what your golden birthday year will bring for you. I can only imagine!

I love you so much! Happy Birthday!

Sincerely, Lori

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER

Dear Christina,

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Christina, happy birthday to you!!

And many more.

I really hope you had a fabulous birthday. I wish I was there to celebrate with you.

I love you so much.

Sincerely, Lori

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE

DEBBIE AND BROOKLYN, EASTER 2010

Dear Debbie,

A belated Happy Birthday to you!!!

I hope it was amazing. You are a great mother-in-law to me and grandmother to Brooklyn. I am very grateful for having you in my life.

Sincerely, Lori

MY BIRTHDAY ROCKED MY SOCKS

Dear Kurt,

Ok, it is time to write you a letter about my birthday!!!

I don't know why I have been putting it off, maybe I am subconsciecely hating turning 24... no way, I love birthdays. Really, any reason to celebrate and party are good reasons to me. Especially when the reason IS me!!

A BIRTHDAY KISS FROM BROOKLYN

It was mostly a nice relaxing day. We hung out in the morning and then went to church. We had your family over for dinner where we had Connecticut stew (yum!) and then a bunch of our family and friends came over to celebrate with me and have birthday treats. It was awesome to have so many people come over and hang out and wish me a happy birthday, I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many good friends.

A FEW OF THE PEOPLE WHO CAME TO THE PARTY

The biggest surprise of the day: A new camera!!! My old camera has been on it's death bed for a long while now, so when I opened that huge, oversized box and found the exact camera I wanted, I was shocked. I am so happy about this. I spent most of the morning just taking pictures. Thank you to you and my parents. I love it.

Sincerely, Lori

PICTURES WITH MY NEW CAMERA

A PARTY FOR BROOKLYN

Dear Brooklyn,

Today we had a little party for you, cake and ice cream with friends and family.

BIRTHDAY CAKE THAT GRANDMA KILLIAN MADE

The cutest thing was when we put the cake in front of you and sang happy birthday and you sat there and laughed for about five whole minutes. You would put your hand out like you wanted to touch the cake and then you would pull back and laugh, over and over again you did this until I took the cake away.

You also loved ripping into your presents.

OPENING PRESENTS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM COBY AND ARIAL

You got a little shopping cart that you learned how push up and down the hall. At first you would push faster then you would walk and end up on your face but you learned quickly and now it is your favorite toy. You also got a lot of clothes because that is what you needed most.

It was a fun, crazy party. Hopefully we wore you out enough for you to sleep through the night.

So one last Happy Birthday from your mom and dad.

We love you.

Sincerely, Lori

MY BABY TURNS ONE

Dear Brooklyn,

Happy Birthday baby!

I can't believe you turned one today. I am happy and sad all at the same time.

This year has been the best year of my life. It all went way too fast though. If I could go back and do this whole year over again then I would in a second.

You have always been such a good little girl. I love to brag about how amazing you are.

Today was a good day. We went to a little water park with a few friends and family. I was a little worried that you wouldn't like the cold water but you ended up loving it.

We brought cupcakes and you got your first cupcake, which actually ended up more all over the grass then in your mouth.

After that we went to the Idaho Falls City Picnic with Grandma, Mia, Shania, and Cody. You were able to play with your friend Wyatt who turns one tomorrow.

Then we went to the zoo where you called every animal "kitty, kitty" and got scared to death when a lemur jumped to a ledge right in front of you.

It was a good day but right now I am officially begging you to stop growing so fast.

Happy Birthday Brooklyn.

I love you so much.

Sincerely, Lori

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PORTER

Dear Porter,

Happy First Birthday!

I can't believe it had been a year since you were born. It's been a good year.

I love you so much.

Sincerely, Lori

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITTNEY

Dear Brittney,

Happy Golden Birthday!!!

I hope it was great. You deserve it.

I love you.

Sincerely, Lori

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT

Dear Scott,

Happy Brithday!!

Sincerely, Lori