Happy Birthday, B

We miss you, Daddy, and hope you have a very fun birthday!!

Daddy Time

Brian has spent hours and hours studying in his medical career.  Here are a few shots I've caught over the years of him studying/reading/etc. while spending quality time with his girlies...

Thank you, B, for all your efforts to spend time with your family.  I appreciate that you turn to your children when you want to take a break, because then it gives me a break, and we can have one together.  :)  You are an amazing Daddy, excellent hubby, and great example!  Your girls love you!!

Super-Dad

The father of our home
leads our family
With wisdom's light in all that's right;
My father's good to me.

Fathers are so special
with a very special love.
They watch us and protect us.
They guide us and direct us
Back to our home above.

~Children's Songbook, "Fathers" (p.209)~

9th Anniversary

August 2nd, at 9:30am, marked our 9 years of wonderful bliss (ok, maybe not every second... :), but I am very grateful to my amazing hubby who works so hard so I can stay home and have time to do what I love: Be a wife, mommy, teacher, cuddler, cook, organizer, host, athlete, coach, friend, scout leader, babysitter, dog-owner (just recent), and so many, many other things. It's been an incredible 9 years with my Doctor Payne!!

Potty Mouths

My children have annalyzed it, discussed it, held a meeting, and come up with the following declaration:

#1 = Going pee
#2 = Going poop
#3 = Going pee & poop
#4 = Diarhea
#5 = Pee & Diahrea

In their realm, it is very important to know these key codes (I guess). Do all kids think potty things are important? Did I? I just don't remember it being such a big deal. I wouldn't be surprised if they made a sign, too (I may take veto rights if it gets to that point, however).