Happy Birthday Ian!!!!

Happy Birthday!!! We love you!

Aunt Beth and Anson.

Grandma Bertram......I'll let your imagination get the best of you on this one.

Cutie.

Anson with Grandpa.

Dave and Anson.

Mark, Norm, Dave and Anson.

Cake #1

Come on......get messy!!!!

I don't know about this, mom.

I'll wear this for half a second......

The Bertram Family.

Anson loved this balloon until he realized he couldn't get it in his mouth.

Grandma Bertram.

Ahhh, the food line.

Sam, Heather and Ian.

Aunt Bonnie, Andy and Kieren.

Opening gifts with some help from a friend.

Goodies.

Homemade cake from momma.

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband of 3 years. I am so proud of what we have together. I am proud of you and who you have become. You are an amazing husband, father and friend. You make me better, stronger. You make me laugh more than I ever have. I didn't know the kind of trust exsisted that we have and I thank you for that gift. I love you and I love our life together.

Parade of Roses

Words for Thought

When any fit of gloominess, or perversion of mind, lays hold upon you, make it a rule not to publish it by complaints. ~Samuel Johnson

If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it. ~Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book

In trying to get our own way, we should remember that kisses are sweeter than whine. ~Author Unknown

Sweat silently. Let's have no squawking about a little expenditure of energy. ~Martin H. Fischer

And my favorite.......

People that pay for things never complain. It's the guy you give something to that you can't please. ~Will Rogers

Hmmmm...

I haven't written anything in a long time as far as issues, family, friends or anything really emotional. I just have to say something this morning. I am so tired of people who constantly complain. I mean, really, why is it so easy for someone to complain than it is to be thankful? I know people who are so lucky in so many ways, whether it be with children, great jobs, great husbands/wives, who are relatively healthy, and all they do is complain. Let me tell you, life happens. You can deal with it gracefully or like a 2 year old. Yes, it's difficult. Yes, there seems to be less crap on the other side of the fence, but deal with it. You could be homeless. You could be a patient on my unit at work. You could have no children that bring so much joy to your life. You could be un-employed. Seriously, I don't get it. I'm done.

New Chair

He loves this turtle.

I wonder how this tastes???? This wasn't the idea for the chair!!!

Say cheese.

Cutie pie.

What this look does for me.....

Okay, this one too.....

Here and There

Uncle Mark and Ian at our house Sunday.

Anson being silly.

LOVE this one!

Anson getting a taste of the wonderful ocean.

Nope, this is not a post card.

These were so cool to see in person. The base pilots were doing some test flights and showing off.

Hanging out.


Adorable.