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Because I am STILL behind in my blogging I want to share with you our more recent birthdays. Sweet Allie turned 2 in November. She is the perfect sister for this family of boys. She is our happy little extrovert. She warms up to people, familiar and not in a heartbeat. (Even quicker if you offer her candy or show her your doggie. YIKES!) She loves to sing (Silent Night at the top of her lungs) and dance. Almost every day she requests a dress to wear or a ratty old Thomas the Train shirt passed down from her brothers. She loves Dora and Diego and always wants to play "There's an animal in twubble. Twick, we have to save him!" We are all charmed just watching her be herself.

I turned 30. I don't know how this happened. Just yesterday I was 24 and expecting my first child. Crazy. For this next decade I hope for a little more sleep, fewer diaper changes (of children, not myself!) and more pages scrapped! 20's were great and I expect nothing less of my 30's

Derek turned 39. We have entered a rare moment when we share a decade. We discovered that 39 candles on a cake do not set off our smoke alarm. Better luck next year. Derek is the best father I could ask for for my children. I'm glad I didn't let him get away. I had an inkling when we were dating but he has greatly surpassed my expectations. He is a remarkable husband, also. When friends complain about this or that I can only smile as secret smile and think fondly of my awesome man. (Okay, so sometimes I complain a little bit but that is more because of my shortcomings than his.) I can't wait until next year. Get ready for a big bash!

Tyler turned 6 today. You can view his pictures on this blog in April. :-)