FREAK accident

Ok, so the other morning Kaipo was wearing his coat around the house, jumping & playing, and just being Kaipo. I was not in the room at the time, but QUinn was. All of a sudden Kaipo is whinning and not moving. Quinn looked over and Kaipo was stuck to the fireplace, which of course was ON. The glass gets very hot and we always tell the kids they cannot step onto the tile in front, they must stay on the carpet. Well believe it or not Kaipo wasn't following the rule and backed right into the firepace. His coat instantly burned to the glass. And this is what his new coat, this year, now looks like. Isn't that just wonderful!
We are just happy the coat was on and KAIPO didn't get burned. He was scared, hopefully enough that he won't get that close ever again. The other scary thing besides how hot the firespace gets, is how flammable this coat was. Good thing Quinn was right there and could get him away quickly, cuz I don't think Kaipo would have moved on his own. Hopefully we can find another coat ON SALE, who wants to buy a new coat at this point? I sure don't!

Of course this FREAK accident happened the morning after my windshield got a HUGE crack all the way across it. A definite streak of bad luck I think!

Happy "day-after" Birthday

Last night we met some friends and family at Red Iguana (which I highly recommend-it is Mexican, with a bit of a different style) to celebrate Quinn's Birthday.

I didn't tell him what we were doing. It wasn't quite as exciting of a surpise

as last year's Bed & Breakfast, but I think he still enjoyed it.

As you can see, Ash had lots of fun too! (we left the older 2 kids with a baby sitter, but have a hard time leaving Ash...just as hard as he does leaving us...I know NOT a good combination)

I was sad more couldn't join us, but it is just so hard to find a time that works for everyone.

We were so thankful to those who did make it: some of Quinn's family,

our good friends the Jordyns, and to the right of Quinn is Pam.

She is the mom of Quinn's best friend growing up(Ivan), but he has since moved out of state.

She has come to a few of our family things, like Ash's blessing get together, etc.

It is fun for Quinn to see her every now and then to catch up.

I have really enjoyed getting to know her over the years.

Happy 33rd QUinn. We love you!

What a MAN

I realized I don't publically express my love for my husband very often.

SO I thought this being HIS day, I would make just a little tribute to him.

First of all, I would not be the kind of person I am today without his continued patience and love. He gets me, sometimes more than I am willing to admit. He loves me unconditionally and helps me be better, in soo many ways!

Secondly, he is an amazing provider and does it all without complaining. We have been some amazing places and done some awesome things, but no decision has been made without serious pondering about the well being of our family. Quinn often sacrifices his own needs and wants, just to make sure we are taken care of and happy.

I realized in doing this I don't take nearly enough pictures of just QUinn and I. This one is actually cropped, just to get the 2 of us....sad huh!

As much as he loves me, his love for his children is endless. He is such an amazing father.
Our kids know, without a doubt, daddy loves them!

He has such a special bond with his little girl.
It is hard to believe that he wanted his first to be a boy SOO badly.
Ame definitely knows how to melt her daddys heart!!

Part of being a great dad is knowing how to have fun with his kids,
and QUinn definitely knows how to do that!
He is WAY more fun than mom.


He is a patient teacher, especially when it comes to the TOYS.
There is still a little kid in QUinn, FOR SURE!

Quinn is so proud to pass on his name to these precious boys.

QUinn, on your birthday, I want you to know that you are such an amazing man.

I love you beyond words and actions. I am so eternally grateful we found each other and

that we get to spend this life (and the next) together. Through the good times and the not so good, I can't imagine experiencing any of it WITHOUT you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Happy Birthday

Love, your wife