The first up was Mimi on January 4th! I absolutely love this precious and beautiful woman. I have always wanted to get to spend more time with her, and over the last couple of years, I have made that happen. It's really hard to live 4 hours away. And when the girls were little, it was just too hard to make the trip up there by myself. Plus, during that time was also when Papaw was declining, so it just didn't work out. But during the last 3 years, the girls and I have made it a point to make annual summer trips to Mimi's. And in the last year, our trips have gotten more frequent- and I LOVE it! Mimi has been a great support for me with loosing Mom. She listens, gives me "nudges" in the right direction without actually telling me what to do, supports me (even when I am being crazy), never judges me, and offers wisdom that always makes me feel better. I am so thankful for her and the time we get to spend together. I only hope to look as good as she does when I'm 82! I love you Mimi, and I am so thankful that God put you in my life!
Next up in the birthday line up was Kyson on the 10th! My little side kick- who isn't so little anymore. This dude and I were inseparable when he was little. I took him everywhere. If I got out of school early and didn't have to go to work, I went and picked him up at the sitter. I was probably the only high school kid, who didn't have a child of her own, with a car seat in my truck! No one could ever ride with me anywhere because I only had a single cab truck and there was a car seat in the front seat! I taught him to say "French fries coke" every time we drove by Sonic, and carted him all over town. He holds a special place in my heart. It made me feel so OLD when he turned 21 this year! Holy cow. How did that happen?? He's still suppose to be 3 and following every step I take! Now he's grown up and off to college. Makes me want to cry! I am pretty sure I have had my picture made more times with him than I have with my own children!
January 19th was our Papaw's birthday. I miss him so much. He always made me laugh, so matter what he said. When he opened his mouth, you better listen up because it was going to be something great. He was full of sayings that we now call "Papawisms". Rarely a day goes by that there isn't a "Papawism" used in my house. He left a great legacy for all of us. We miss him dearly, but I am so thankful that he is now in heaven and HEALED. His mind has been made whole, and his body repaired. I know that he and my Mama are having the time of their lives up there watching over all of us. Mom and Papaw had a pretty special bond, and I am grateful that they are up there taking care of each other until the rest of us join them.
Only a few days later on January 21st was Nina's 79th birthday! (We are going to have to celebrate BIG next year!) I had so much fun going through pictures for her facebook birthday post. I spent several hours the night before going through boxes of old pictures and reliving wonderful memories of vacations to places like Branson and New York City with just she and I and Mom. Some of my most treasured memories. The three of us had so much fun together doing things like that. There were lots of laughs, crazy adventures, and memories that I hold dear to my heart. I am so thankful that we got to make these memories. It has caused me to be more intentional with making memories with my girls. I have learned that you won't remember that the dishes went undone, or that the laundry was piled waist high, but you will remember the time spent doing fun things. There is no time like the present, and no present like time. Thank you Nina, for always taking the time to make memories with me!
Here is the facebook post I made for her on her birthday:
"Today this beautiful lady turns 79 years young. She knows everything there is to know about the insurance business. still works 8-5 every day. Makes the best ham n dumplings and deviled eggs you've ever tasted. And is always willing to do anything her family needs her to. We are blessed to call her our Nina. We love you Nina and hope you have a wonderful birthday!! And I hope you enjoy this photo trip down memory lane as much as I did."
The very next day, on the 21st, was Josh's birthday. There are so many things I could say about this wonderful man. He is my rock. I would not have made it through the last 3 years without him by my side. When we got married, I was sure that I couldn't love him more than I did that day. I was so very wrong. I love him more every single day. He is always supportive of me, yet he knows just the right time to tell me when I need to suck it up. He goes to bat for me and nothing ruffles his feathers more than when he thinks someone hasn't treated me or one of the girls right. He is one amazing Daddy. Brenna, Macie and I are so very blessed to have this man in our lives. He makes every day a little better and more fun!
Brenna's birthday was the last one of the month, but I think that deserves its own post!
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