Happy Birthday Tonio

at 6:40 am, 27 years ago, my first bundle of joy was delivered into my arms and I have held a very special love for him since. Happy Birthday son, you are my first born and oh how I wanted you so badly, I remember when the doc said "Ms. Steffes, congratulations, you're pregnant", I was bursting with joy. 27 years later, I still feel the same way. I love you my baby boy, no matter how old you get, you will always be "momma's little boy.

 the day you were born, I knew one day you would do great things

You loved your mammie and pa from the very beginning

and you've been my little man since you could walk and talk

we shared everything when it was just you and I

 and as you began to grow into the man you are today, you continued to take care of your momma like no one else ever has

 and when you decided to serve and protect your country, I would not have been more proud of you

you may have traveled around the world, but to me, you will always be my little boy

Live present

I guess if you are going to have a live tree, you may as well have a live present under the tree to go with it right?

Jacob says...."Mimi, ssssshhhhhhhhhhhh, kitty is asleep!"

Friday Afternoon Yard Work

What a mess, looks like all of Mimi's trees threw up! I wil never get all of these leaves up.

 Help me Parker, Mimi can't do this anymore, she is counting on me to get this done for her.

 Above and below, we have the finished product, thanks for helping him Parker, we love you!

Christmas Photo Shoot

This year, Jacob has spent alot of time with Santa and I can just image what his list is gonna be like

don't bother me...can't you see I am talking to Santa!



Baby Emma waned to join in as well

and here is is pointing out the fact that he asked Santa for something for you too.

Chocolate face

and this was after only one pretzel

Treed Cat

Our little kitten, Fluffy, has discovered the joys of "trimming the tree". She is so precious