Twenty 2

Twenty*Two.
My baby brother and I share the same birthday. When I was twelve, I didn't realize how awesome it would be to share my birthday with a baby brother. Garrett is my birthday brother. Griffin(11) is my 1st brother. Its just the way things are. Garrett called yesterday from Mom’s cell to tell me he had turned 10 and that he’d let me know when I’d turned 22 because I was still 21. He explained that it was because of the times we were born. I laughed. They are so funny. 11 and 10 now are the ages of my brothers. Wow does time fly? This was the first birthday we spent apart and I can tell you, I hope it’s the last. I did not enjoy being away from him. Missed you bud! (Of course I miss you too, Griffin.)


My Birthday DAY. Jeff and I.. (cell phone picture.. don't judge)



Jeff knows me. He really knows me. He has learned that my absolute biggest “want” on any occasion is a Card. And if ever there was a man who picked out the World’s Best Cards, it’d be my husband. Seriously, he must spend hours in front of the wall of cards, reading each one until the words were meant for the occasion. It brought tears to my eyes early yesterday morning. Here’s what the front of the card said…

Although, I can't give you everything you deserve or understand you perfectly at all times, I can Promise,I will LOVE you always and be thankful for the beauty of just sharing LIFE with you...

Jeff-Life with you, is more than I deserve. I love you, always and forever.


We had a great day of enjoying each others company and driving to Florida for a few hours in the sun with my great friend Meagan and her family. It was my first “grown up” birthday all on my own, in the real world. Mom, Dad, Thank you for making my birthday’s so great. I missed you guys.

4th!

We had a great week with the boys here. Thursday Night we went to see ICE AGE. WOW. You have to go and see it. Its so funny. Really it is. I promise! I SWEAR!

Friday we got up went to breakfast and made the "journey" to the beach. My dad didn't like how long it took us to get there so we had plenty of laughing moments along the way. It was a beautiful day. Not too hot. The water was perfect. You could even see the fish in every wave. The only "lucky" sunkissed family member was my dad believe it or not. Normally he never burns but I guess his farmers tan just couldn't take the HEAT! We ate dinner at CATFISH Junction then called it a night after playing a new WII game.

Saturday we spent relaxing and we swam at the pool for a little bit. Then we decided last minute to go down to the BAY to watch the fireworks. I think its an amazing time to remember why we celebrate freedom. How lucky are we that we can still celebrate FREEDOM?! Amazing. I don't even like to talk about what happened after the fireworks. It was a horrible experience no one wants to relive.

TRAFFIC.

and not just your normal "after an event" traffic. The kind where TWO cops are in the middle of the road blocking a major US HIGHWAY to let a "paid" parking lot out for over 45 minutes. Lets just say the humor started with the Orchestrated Car Horns, the yelling men and the fact that a Walmart SEMI pulled up on the EAST bound side (We were headed West) and Started revving her engine and yelling out the window. After threats of being thrown into prison she stopped. It was very funny and very sad all at the same time. OH well.


My family was able to stay till Sunday afternoon so they got to hear Jeffrey lead worship which of course was nice and we got a nice updated picture! Thanks to the Pastors wife Tammie! HERE IT IS! I hope you had a good 4th!!

P.S. AMY I MISS YOU!