A BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER

For those of you who don't know, Truett and I almost share our birthdays! I went into the hospital the night before he was born. So, it makes for a wild month and week at our house. Bless our daddy's heart! He is amazing at making us both feel special!
It all started Thursday with our play date which happened to be our time to host! So, we had a little party since Case also shares a birthday with Truett (the same day). We played outside, had cupcakes on Toy Story plates (of course) and played some more!
Then, Friday was my day! Ryan being the sweet man he is, took the day off! So, I got to go on a morning run all by myself and then we enjoyed a nice lunch at Carmella's (a local Italian pizzeria-so yummy). Ryan's mom and dad arrived that afternoon and we had birthday dinner at 333 Restaurant. Truett loved having his Bebe and Pops at his house! It's so funny how Pop and Pops' get the prize for Truett's undivided attention when around.

CUPCAKES after some fun play outside
February 24, 2011

We even had birthday cake (Martha's Market's cupcake cake - yum!!)

and my birthday gift - very unexpected
artist Christy Saia Henderson

Thanks, Ryan and Truett for making my day so special!
Now on to the BIG PARTY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BLUE!

FOUR years ago, I gave Ryan the sweetest pup! He grew up with sweet Cookie as a kid and always talked about how much he loved Golden Retrievers! So, 10 days before we married, I surprised him with BLUE!! What a sweet girl she is! She LOVES Ryan and even more now that she doesn't get AS MUCH attention with someone else to compete with.
Though she drives me a little crazy sometimes, I'm not sure what we do without ole Blue! Truett loves her and I can only image that will get more fun as they both get older!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET GIRL!!

What a MAN, What a BIRTHDAY!

Yesterday was Ryan's 31st birthday!

What a man Ryan is! He's a hard working, caring, serving, fun, silly, thoughtful, deserving, loving man and father. Ryan has always gone out of his way to help me do anything! When we got married, we made a deal that whoever cooked, cleaned dishes and he's always stuck to that as well as washing dishes was his thing and washing clothes is mine! YES, he still does! Don't be jealous, friends! I realize he is one of a kind and I'm so thankful for him and how he serves me at home.


Not only is he a great husband but such a great father! He and Truett have so much fun together every moment they are together. There is no doubt ... Truett LOVES his daddy! They love to stack blocks, sword fight, read books, and be so silly together. I am so thankful for a man that makes spending time with his little man his priority.

Happy Birthday, RYAN aka DADDY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MAN!!

Well, we did it! One year! Yesterday was Truett's actual birthday but today was his party! Both days were 'filled with fun and surprises!' (as the book says). Last night we had a special visit from the Rawsons. We went to dinner at 333 since they weren't able to be at the party today. (Those Rawson kids are busy playing ball again! (see here for Sydney's big news)

Truett did exactly what I was afraid he would do, got up a little earlier than normal and was so TIRED during the party. BUT he endured and had a great time playing with his cousins!

Thanks everybody for making it such a special day!

I had a fun time thinking up and making all kinds of things for his party (the invitation, wreath, mailbox decor, both of his birthday shirts, cupcakes that we haven't eaten yet, and a display of pictures of him from every month so far — see in the birthday cake pictures)

It's hard to believe we've made it through a year already. But what a year of blessing it has been!

Truett, you have taught your mom and dad a lot. I am better at time management, prioritizing and loving you today more than I was a year ago. I wondered what it would be like to share our birthdays so close, but it's been a lot of fun actually. I look forward to the years to come. We'll have fun sharing the whole week together and letting Daddy spoil us!

Enjoy some pictures from Truett's 2-day birthday ...

Birthday breakfast ... the candle melted they were so warm!

He loved it!

last night with the Rawsons after dinner

(there was a cat diverting his attention ... HA)

THE PARTY

the invite I designed for the big party

the front door ... wreath I made

(Ryan's Nana always said if you don't toot your own horn, no one else will! HA!)

the cake by Cakes and Candles

a little teased by all the singing but not the attention

I'm one!

Proud of our one year old little man!

Wilkes wants some too!

all 12 months in pictures and some of the food

Mrs. Lane and the Sasser kids ... they were so sweet!

enjoying his Cozy Coupe before opening the gifts

having fun opening gifts

(thanks to everyone for the sweet gifts)

sweet Wilkes

birthday boy with his Mimi and Pop

boy cousins playing as everyone was leaving

TRUETT TODAY

Today you weigh around 25 lbs.

You love Nilla, wafers, crackers, fruit, chicken nuggets, and LOTS of milk.

You don't care much for veggies these days.

You have several teeth cutting through.

You're finally getting your front teeth.

You love to be sweet. Loving on us after you get in a little trouble for swatting at us is too cute!

You love playing with Blue as long as she doesn't get in your face.

You're the happiest baby we could've ever asked for! We love you, big boy!

We can't wait to get to know you a little more this year!!

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY KELLIE!

Yes, that's right. Kellie turns the bid 3-0 today. So......Happy Birthday Kellie! "I hope your day is filled with fun and surprises!" Kellie says that in her family there was a book of some sorts that was read on every child's birthday and that was a line in the book.

On February 25, 2009, one year ago today, Kellie and I loaded up in her little green car and went to River Oaks hospital to check into the hospital so that we could meet the boy we all know as Truett. What a birthday! Kellie is such a selfless person and took it all in stride. What a way to spend your birthday! ha

As most of you know Kellie is the interim Youth Director at our church. At church on Sunday I might have let it slip to a few people that Kellie is turning 30 this week. After a few of the kids got over the fact that she is turning THIRTY! One sweet teenager said, "I thought she was like 24 or 25!" Ha. Which is a common sentiment in our church:) So anyway, before the service had ever begun on Sunday morning, several of the mothers had organized a surprise birthday party for Kellie last night (Wednesday). I wasn't able to attend because I was in a trial in Choctaw County.

Kellie is the best wife that I could ever hope to have. She is beautiful, smart, funny, caring, generous of her times and talents and many other things. I know I don't thank her enough for all her hard work for me and all she does with our little man. So Kellie, I love you very much and "I hope your special day is filled with fun and surprises"

P.S. I hope you like your new phone! If anyone knows some good apps for the android please let her know!

Wilkes is One and Some Berry FUN

What a fun weekend! Baby Wilkes (Ryan's brother Andy's little boy) turned 1 and we went to enjoy the big party! Of course we take every chance we get to go to New Hebron! So we headed that way Saturday morning to arrive at the pool party right on time. Poor baby Wilkes was about ready for a nap once the party got started. So he opened gifts, ate some cake and took a dip in the baby pool and headed to bed! needless to say, we all enjoyed his party without him. Everything was too cute! 

The rest of the weekend was full of fun too! The Berry girls were there in full form!! They loved entertaining baby Tru and even went to Dollar General on the golf  cart with Aunt Suzanne to spend Pop's money (a must when they visit). We had a fun weekend as you can see!

sleepy boy eating his own cake

oh how they grow!

Parker and Bella love some baby Truett

Pops, Parker and Tru relaxing on the couch

Happy Birthday to Mr. Berry!

Today is Ryan's 30th birthday! It's kind of hard to believe but it's just another year, right? Ryan is a the best husband, friend and father I could ask for! I'm so thankful he's who God chose for me.  Happy Birthday, Babe! We love you! Thanks for all you've done for us!